Paul McCobb Desk - White?  

Sooooooo,
I recently discovered a McCobb Planner desk and matching chair on an estate sale preview site. I think that they are unaware of what the desk is and will be able to get it for a steal. Only problem is (or is it?) that the desk and chair are white. I can see the natural wood peeking through the edge of the chair. So I am fairly sure it has been painted. I am not positive if the desk was ever sold in a white finish? Can anyone shed some light on this? If it has been painted will it be easy to strip and restore (or worth it for that matter)? Should I get it and just leave it as is and chalk it up to the history of the piece? Any advice would be thankfully received.