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Compass desk designed by Jean Prouve and produced by Vitra in 1953
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Ravenna, IT
Compass executive desk designed by Jean Prouvé and produced by Vitra in 1953. The iconic piece gets its name from the aesthetics of the slender metal legs, resembling a compass. Comb...
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Jean Prouve Compas Writing Desk, with original Perriand drawers, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Jean Prouvé, Compas Desk, circa 1950
Black melamine laminated plywood top on black lacquered folded steel legs, with original drawer pack in yellow moulded plastic by Charlotte Perr...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Pair Tables Jean Prouvé pour l'aéroclub de Doncourt-les-Conflans 1938 France
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Pair Tables for the Aero club of Doncourt-les-
Conflans with square top in melamine veneer resting on a black lacquered curved metal base resting on a double winged base in aluminum
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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