Michael Elkan (American, b. 1942), American Craft Walnut Floating Desk and Chair

Circa 1980, wall mount form desk with single board top with live edge, dovetailed case with two graduated drawers beside a central long drawer, together with a Windsor style side chair with live edge seat and tripod base, appears unmarked; accompanied with cleat for wall mounting and a trifold publication on Michael Elkan.

Desk 10 x 69 x 23 in., chair 32 x 16 x 15 in., seat height 21.5 in.

Michael is a publicized and award winning cabinet maker with exhibitions including the George Nakashima Studio, Philadelphia Craft Show, Craftsman Gallery, American Craft Council, and more; with his works being collected by museums, corporations and clients such as Dan Rather, George Bush Sr., Val Kilmer, Carly Simon, and many others.

Overall good estate condition; the top of the desk with a small area of finish inconsistency; the wall mount (on the desk) with crack and repair at one end (now stable).