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Rosewood Desk by Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros C. 1954, Brazilian Mid-Century
About the Item
This desk was produced by the pioneer company Unilabor, with components designed by Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998). Its iron structure supports a top and drawers covered with Formica – a new decorative solution developed by the industry in the period.
This desk is composed of three different components designed by De Barros: the iron structure, the top, and the box with the two drawers – each with a graceful brass handle. Other furniture pieces by Unilabor could use these same components to assemble different designs, following the company standards. The system used was part of the industrial constructive reasoning, and the brand language was common to other factories of the time. The most singular innovation appears with the conceptual conception, reasoning the production in a highly organized way.
The Unilabor community was founded in 1954 by Geraldo de Barros and a Dominican Priest. He designed and projected furniture based on his constructive references to Concrete Art. From 1954 to 1961, Unilabor is one of the standing marks in furniture design in São Paulo. Its social characteristic is well renowned, based on principles of community work.
This desk is in very good vintage condition.
- Creator:Geraldo de Barros (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.41 in (74.7 cm)Width: 42.92 in (109 cm)Depth: 20.87 in (53 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1954
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. This desk is in very good vintage condition. The wood was refinished.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
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Bossa Furniture
Bossa Furniture celebrates Brazilian design in its charmingly diverse facets, tied through a common thread: each of our curated pieces is imbued with the feeling that impregnates this country’s way of being and pulses with time. From the selection of pieces in Brazil to direct importing our products, we are committed to quality, authentic designs, and narratives. With a depot in NY area and an annual calendar of pop up international exhibitions (New York, Paris, London) we are a source for interior designers, architects, and museums all over the world.
Bossa has been contributing widely to publications, and frequently lecture about Brazilian design history and discovery.
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