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Pair Tables  Jean Prouvé pour l'aéroclub de Doncourt-les-Conflans 1938 France
Pair Tables  Jean Prouvé pour l'aéroclub de Doncourt-les-Conflans 1938 France

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Compass desk designed by Jean Prouve and produced by Vitra in 1953
Compass desk designed by Jean Prouve and produced by Vitra in 1953

Compass desk designed by Jean Prouve and produced by Vitra in 1953

By Jean Prouvé, Vitra

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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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Jean Prouve Compas Writing Desk, with original Perriand drawers, circa 1950
Jean Prouve Compas Writing Desk, with original Perriand drawers, circa 1950

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

Materials

Steel

Jean Prouvé, Director's or 'Direction' Desk, original 1950s example
Jean Prouvé, Director's or 'Direction' Desk, original 1950s example

Jean Prouvé, Director's or 'Direction' Desk, original 1950s example

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Jean Prouvé 'Direction' or 'Directeur' Desk rare original 1950s example Oak veneer top set in dark brown enamelled steel frame, the legs with stainless steel caps Fitted with three t...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 24.41 in

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Located in London, Lambeth

Simple designed writing desk with 4 storage draws with centre locking draw.With Concealed handles design, showing excellent execution of function and form. oak frame tapered legs .C...

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Walnut Writing Desk with Drawers, Made in Italy
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H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in

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Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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Located in Palermo, PA

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Vintage Mid-Century Oak Writing Desk with 6 Drawers, Open Back, Kjærnulf style.
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Vintage Mid-Century Oak Writing Desk with 6 Drawers, Open Back, Kjærnulf style.

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Located in Store Heddinge, DK

This finely crafted Brutalist Oak Desk from Denmark carries the quiet confidence of Danish mid-century design, echoing the sculptural spirit of Henning Kjærnulf. The iconic wooden ...

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$1,991

H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 24.02 in

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H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 29.53 in

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By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Traversetolo, IT

This elegant mid-century Italian design desk was designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s. The piece is characterized by a refined design that alternates soft and rounded lines with a...

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Jean Prouvé, Bureau "Surveillant" Bois Métal Laqué Et Plateau Formica Noir 50's
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By Jean Prouvé

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

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Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Black Lacquered Legs
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H 30.91 in W 71.07 in D 27.96 in

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Located in St.Petersburg, FL

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Jean Prouvé Compass Direction Desk Limited RAW Steel and Natural Oak by Vitra
Jean Prouvé Compass Direction Desk Limited RAW Steel and Natural Oak by Vitra

Jean Prouvé Compass Direction Desk Limited RAW Steel and Natural Oak by Vitra

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Located in Dronten, NL

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Jean Jean Prouvé Compas Desk, circa 1948
Jean Jean Prouvé Compas Desk, circa 1948

Jean Jean Prouvé Compas Desk, circa 1948

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H 28.5 in W 55 in D 27.5 in

Jean Jean Prouvé Compas Desk, circa 1948

By Jean Prouvé

Located in New York, NY

An original early "Compas" desk by Jean Prouvé. France, dating to 1948. Features rectangular top covered in Formica on white-painted metal legs (legs were originally black and later painted white); desk has three drawers on left side (drawers are designed to be moved to the right side or may removed altogether). Provenance: Originally acquired from 1950 Gallery...

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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