Edward J. Wormley Model #452 Tambour-Door Rosewood Desk for Dunbar

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Dimensions
35in H x 74.75inW x 28in D / / Desk Height 28.75
Materials
Walnut Wood, Brazilian Rosewood, Polished Brass Hardware, Original Leather Footrest

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5448 E. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90022

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Edward J. Wormley Model #452 Tambour-Door Rosewood Desk for Dunbar

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15+
Years of restoration craft
8,000
Pieces restored in-house
80+
Designers represented

Elegant desk designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the United States in 1957. This fabulous model #452 modern executive desk features a solid walnut wood frame and writing surface with a hinged panel at the back that drops, allowing it to convert to a partner’s desk. The top shows two Brazilian rosewood tambour doors that roll up revealing two small drawers on the left and a spacious compartment on the right. The front is comprised of three spacious drawers for additional storage under the tabletop. This unique, stylish desk has been refinished by our expert craftsmen with newly polished brass hardware creating a stylish finish perfect for incorporating Mid-Century Modern versatility and beauty in your home or office space.

Product care

Wood care tip

Wood

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Leather care tip

Leather

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Edward J Wormley

Designer spotlight

Edward J Wormley

Renowned for his elegant and timeless teak seating and dining designs.

All Møller pieces
After
Before
Drag to reveal - 64 hours of bench work

The Restoration Record

Everything we touched, and everything we left alone

Sixty-four hours of bench time by two craftsmen in our Hyperion Avenue workshop. Period-correct methods and materials throughout.

Frame fully disassembled, joints cleaned of old glue and re-set with hide glue. One rear stretcher replaced with salvaged period teak, grain-matched.
Stripped by hand, sanded through 120/180/240/320 grit, then three coats of Danish oil cut back between coats. No lacquer, no filler, no stain.
New jute webbing over the original beech rails; horsehair and natural latex pad; Kvadrat wool bouclé in undyed oat.
Maker's stamp, original brass fittings and the patina on the arm caps, the marks that prove the piece lived.