Chest of drawers - Mahogany - Martin Dupuis (MD)
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This vintage Mid-Century Modern mahogany and mahogany-veneered bureau-bookcase by Maison Martin Dupuis (MD), dating from 1960–1970, measures 116 × 80 × 39 cm.
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Very pretty vintage mahogany secretary desk with mahogany veneer, from the Martin Dupuis house.
Fully and easily dismantlable, it consists of a glassed upper part that can serve as a bookshelf, a storage space, and a large drawer at the bottom.
Created at the beginning of the 20th century, the French manufacturer Martin Dupuis became a must-have reference in the history of industrial design and functional furniture. Originally, it was the ingenious bookseller Martin Dupuis who imagined an innovative concept of stackable and interlocking display cases to streamline and optimize space.
Long before modular furniture in kit form became widespread, the MD house revolutionized interiors from the 1930s to the 1970s with high-end systems, exceptional sturdiness, and great elegance. Renowned for its meticulous finishes and noble wood species, the brand adapted to the times by offering versatile furniture — combining secretary desks, display cabinets, and bookshelves — highly sought after for their architectural modularity and their clean vintage aesthetics.
Characteristics:
• Publisher: Maison Martin Dupuis (MD)
• Period: 1970s
• Style: Mid-Century Modern / Vintage
• Materials: Mahogany and mahogany veneer, glass, brass
• Condition: Good general used condition, except for a small veneer lift. No scratches. The glass is in perfect condition. The sliding mechanisms work perfectly.
Dimensions: 116x80x39 cm
Given the dimensions and weight, no shipping is possible. It is therefore up to the buyer to come and collect the piece or have it retrieved by a carrier of their choice.
Very pretty vintage mahogany secretary desk with mahogany veneer, from the Martin Dupuis house.
Fully and easily dismantlable, it consists of a glassed upper part that can serve as a bookshelf, a storage space, and a large drawer at the bottom.
Created at the beginning of the 20th century, the French manufacturer Martin Dupuis became a must-have reference in the history of industrial design and functional furniture. Originally, it was the ingenious bookseller Martin Dupuis who imagined an innovative concept of stackable and interlocking display cases to streamline and optimize space.
Long before modular furniture in kit form became widespread, the MD house revolutionized interiors from the 1930s to the 1970s with high-end systems, exceptional sturdiness, and great elegance. Renowned for its meticulous finishes and noble wood species, the brand adapted to the times by offering versatile furniture — combining secretary desks, display cabinets, and bookshelves — highly sought after for their architectural modularity and their clean vintage aesthetics.
Characteristics:
• Publisher: Maison Martin Dupuis (MD)
• Period: 1970s
• Style: Mid-Century Modern / Vintage
• Materials: Mahogany and mahogany veneer, glass, brass
• Condition: Good general used condition, except for a small veneer lift. No scratches. The glass is in perfect condition. The sliding mechanisms work perfectly.
Dimensions: 116x80x39 cm
Given the dimensions and weight, no shipping is possible. It is therefore up to the buyer to come and collect the piece or have it retrieved by a carrier of their choice.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Martin Dupuis (MD)
Country of origin
France
Material
Mahogany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
116 cm
Width
80 cm
Depth
39 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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