Frank Lloyd Wright (American, 1867-1959). Pedestal Desk from Price Tower, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, 1956. Mahogany, oak, a...

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Frank Lloyd Wright (American, 1867-1959)
Pedestal Desk from Price Tower, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, 1956
Mahogany, oak, and brass
29-1/4 x 86-1/2 x 31 inches (74.3 x 219.7 x 78.7 cm)

PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF PRICE TOWER ARTS CENTER, BARTLESVILLE, OKLAHOMA

PROVENANCE:
Harold Price, Jr. and Carolyn Price, Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Price Tower Arts Center, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Gift from the Estate of Carolyn Price


The desks in Price Tower were custom-designed by Frank Lloyd Wright to fit the unique layouts of each office. As a result of the building's rotating pinwheel floorplan, the dimensions and orientation of the desks varied to meet the needs of the space.



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