Writing Desk by Jack Cartwright for Founders with Micarta Top

This is a fabulous and rather rare writing desk designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders furniture. While Founders was a subsidiary of Thomasville furniture (Top Quality American Furniture), the designs from Jack Cartwright draw heavily on the Danish traditions of the mid 20th century. His work could easily fit into the catalogues of any major Danish Furniture company. In fact, this desk is very similar to the vintage Arne Vodder writing desk often seen for sale on the internet. Honestly, I have sold several of the Arne Vodder writing desks over the years and this is every bit as nice and possibly better. 

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Leather & Bent Wood “Backsaver” chair By Nepsco MCM / Danish Modern Anti-Gravity Chair

This is a GREAT vintage “backsaver” anti-gravity chair from Nepsco. I have seen a number of Anti-gravity / recliner type chairs and we choose this one because it fit well with our MCM / Danish Modern environment. The Black Leather and bent wood base create a very simple but elegant design that looks and functions wonderfully. It helped my back but is also very comfortable and useful as a recliner. 

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