american machine age barber shop and/or beauty parlor desk or vanity attributed to the emil j. paidar co., chicago, il. the compact desk consists of black painted folded and pressed steel. the four-legged base is comprised of tubular steel with original chrome plated finish largely intact. the desk contains two pull-out compartments partially concealed by hinged doors retaining the original solid steel ball pulls or handles. the clear glass pane insets remain intact. original swivel casters remain in great working condition. measures 21 1/2 x 14 x 30 inches.