Ward Bennett for Lehigh Walnut Cantilever Executive Desk

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Exceptional Mid-Century Modern desk designed by Ward Bennett for Lehigh Furniture, circa 1960.. Featuring a beautifully figured walnut top measuring … Read more Exceptional Mid-Century Modern desk designed by Ward Bennett for Lehigh Furniture, circa 1960.. Featuring a beautifully figured walnut top measuring 78" wide by 36" deep, a single suspended drawer with lock and keys, and Bennett's distinctive sculptural black enameled aluminum base. The exceptionally clean, architectural design combines a substantial walnut work surface with an elegant floating appearance and sculptural support.

A sophisticated example of Ward Bennett's influential modernist office furniture, equally suited as an executive desk, writing desk, or statement work table.

Unmarked apart from a production number written in grease pencil on the underside. Desk is well documented as a Ward Bennett design for Lehigh, including in a July 1960 Arts and Architecture magazine feature on executive desks. See less