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Jack Cartwright for Founders Patterns 15 Mid Century Modern Bookshelf Cabinet with Drop Down Desk c. 1960s

Jack Cartwright for Founders Patterns 15 Mid Century Modern Bookshelf Cabinet with Drop Down Desk c. 1960s

Founders Jack Cartwright for Founders Patterns 15 Bookshelf Cabinet with Drop Down Desk

c. 1960s

Size36 W ร— 18 D ร— 81 H in
MaterialPecan, Cane, Brass
ShippingUsually $200 to $600 and 2 to 8 weeks. White glove on most United States deliveries.
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Dimensions
81โ€ H x 36โ€ W x 18โ€ D
Material
Pecan, Cane, Brass

This bookshelf cabinet with drop-down desk features models 58184, 58432, and 58445 from the Founders Furniture Patterns 15 collection, showcasing a harmony of rugged and refined elements. Crafted from premium pecky pecan wood, renowned for its distinctive markings and natural distressing, it includes touches of woven cane and pebble-grained black plastic that provide a visual contrast, while burnished brass accents add a subtle gleam to the design.

The Patterns 15 collection is celebrated for its balance of artistic utility and aesthetic elegance, emphasizing a sleek silhouette alongside functional versatility. The integrated drop-down desk offers a practical workspace solution that seamlessly folds away to maximize space. This furniture piece is configurable for various layouts, with options to stack or wall-mount, enhancing its utility in diverse settings.

Ideal for those who appreciate the intersection of form and function, this bookshelf cabinet and desk combination not only provides ample storage and working space but also serves as a statement piece of mid-century modern design, exemplifying craftsmanship and inherent elegance in every detail. Can be paired with our other listing for the 4ย drawer cabinet with hutch and our patterns 16 desk for an office ensemble.

Condition

As pictured: cleaned, with drawers, doors and structure in working order. The original finish and its wear are left as they are.

Restored: fully refinished in our New Jersey workshop. The old finish is removed, chips and scratches are repaired, and the piece is sanded, stained, glazed, toned and lacquered by hand, with drawers, doors and hardware adjusted to run smoothly. Most restorations take 4 to 8 weeks before shipping. Some are quicker and some take longer, depending on the piece, and we'll give you an estimate when you order. See our restoration process

Some pieces are only sold restored, and lighting and upholstered pieces are only sold as pictured.

Every piece is one of a kind and sold as a final sale, so ask us anything before you buy.

Shipping and delivery

White glove delivery on most orders in the United States, usually $200 to $600 and 2 to 8 weeks from your order. Worldwide shipping in a custom crate, 2 to 4 months. Local pickup from our warehouse in Denville, New Jersey, and within about 50 miles we may be able to deliver it ourselves at a reduced rate.

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