Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 6

Maurice Calka for Leleu-Deshays, "Boomerang" Desk, France, 1970

About the Item

“Boomerang” desk designed by Maurice Calka for Leleu. Marked: "CREATION M. CALKA EDITION LELEU DESHAYS" This desk was exhibited in the museum show "Leleu 50 ans de mobilier et de de´coration, 1920-1970" held in 2007 and 2008 at the Muse´e des Anne´es 30, Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris, France and at La Piscine - Muse´e Art et Industrie Andre´ Diligent, in Roubaix, Lille, France. Bibliography: Illustrated in the catalogue of the two aforementioned exhibitions, Leleu 50 ans de mobilier et de de´coration, 1920-1970, Somogy Editions d'Art, Paris, 2007, p. 150 & 151. This desk is also illustrated in: Jules et Andre´ Leleu by Viviane Jutheau, E´ditions Vecteurs, p. 164 & 165. L'Utopie du tout Plastique, 1960 / 1973, Editions Fondation pour l'Architecture, p. 78.
  • Creator:
    Maurice Calka (Designer),LeLeu Deshays (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Width: 70.5 in (179.07 cm)Depth: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: LELEU 3161stDibs: U11022578131052
More From This SellerView All
  • Jacques Adnet, Mahogany Semicircular Desk, France, circa 1936
    By Jacques Adnet
    Located in New York, NY
    A grand mid-1930s desk as marvelous for its utility as its striking beauty. Not only do the elegant U-shape and large, receding supports complement the desk's rich mahogany finish, t...
    Category

    Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

    Materials

    Mahogany

  • Alfred Porteneuve, Ruhlmann Art Deco Desk, France, circa 1935
    By Alfred Porteneuve
    Located in New York, NY
    An exceptional writing table designed by Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, and executed by Ruhlmann's nephew, and Art Deco great, Alfred Porteneuve. This piece possesses the designer's recogni...
    Category

    Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

    Materials

    Mahogany

  • Jacques Adnet, Set of Five Mahogany and Leather Desks, France, 1955
    By Jacques Adnet
    Located in New York, NY
    Provenance: Palais des Consuls de Rouen. Bibliography: For an illustration of these pieces, see: Rouen, le Palais des Consuls. Presentation booklet. 26. For an illustration of these...
    Category

    Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

    Materials

    Bronze

  • Fernando Mastrangelo, "Escape, " Desk, United States, 2017
    By Fernando Mastrangelo
    Located in New York, NY
    Fernando Mastrangelo is a master of uniting form, material, and conception. This desk is no exception. Its pared-down, horizontal form has a single rounded corner, suggesting both th...
    Category

    21st Century and Contemporary American Other Desks and Writing Tables

    Materials

    Glass

  • Antonio Pio Saracino, Pyrite Desk #4, Italy, 2022
    Located in New York, NY
    Signed and dated. Antonio Pio Saracino’s furniture is of a piece with his sculptural and architectural projects. Of ingenious and meticulous design and ...
    Category

    2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

    Materials

    Oak

  • Achille Salvagni, Osaka, Contemporary Desk with Attached Lamps, Italy, 2016
    By Achille Salvagni
    Located in New York, NY
    Osaka, Roman designer Achille Salvagni's remarkable desk, is made up of plush materials characteristic of his work – 24-karat gilt bronze, onyx, and lace wood...
    Category

    2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

    Materials

    Bronze

You May Also Like
  • Rare Stunning Atomic Age Boomerang Desk and Gemini Leather Armchair, France 1970
    Located in New York, NY
    France, 1970's A phenomenal Space Age boomerang desk. A beautifully elongated and angled Formica top cantilevers over a steel column with a spring-loaded compartmentalized drawer, raised on a cast iron base sheathed in original red shag carpeting. Accompanied by a sleek Gemini armchair...
    Category

    Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

    Materials

    Steel

  • Art Deco Boomerang Desk Circa 1940
    Located in Beuzevillette, FR
    Exceptional modernist desk from the Art Deco period. This superb piece of furniture is reminiscent of the desk made by Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Janneret with its curved top and ...
    Category

    20th Century French Art Deco Desks

    Materials

    Ash

  • French Art Deco Desk in Satinwood by Maurice Dufrene
    Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
    An exceptional Art Deco desk in satinwood and mahogany with canted corner top three lockable drawers and polished bronze handles, the frame supporting the desk is a little unusual bu...
    Category

    Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

    Materials

    Satinwood

  • 1970s Desk by Guy Lefèvre for Maison Jansen
    By Guy Lefevre, Maison Jansen
    Located in Ulm, DE
    Desk by Guy Lefèvre for Maison Jansen Desk with three drawers Table top in leather, brown Drawers lacquered brown brass, nickel-plated ...
    Category

    Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

    Materials

    Metal, Brass, Nickel

  • Maurice Villency Style Mid Century Teak Desk with Bookcase Front
    By Maurice Villency
    Located in Countryside, IL
    Maurice Villency style mid century teak desk with bookcase front The desk measures: 52.5 wide x 26.25 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clear...
    Category

    Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

    Materials

    Teak

  • 1970s Vintage French Chinoiserie-Style Desk: Artistry Meets Functionality
    Located in Los Angeles, CA
    Dive into the world of French elegance with our vintage 1970s chinoiserie-style desk, a testament to refined craftsmanship and artistic flair. Handcrafted from premium walnut wood, t...
    Category

    Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Desks

    Materials

    Brass

Featured in Most Favorited DesignsView All
  • X-Large Bubble Chandelier in Natural Cotton and Satin Brass by Pelle
    By Jean and Oliver Pelle
    Located in Brooklyn, NY
    Ethereal and iconic, the bubble chandelier is a modern re-interpretation of the crystal chandelier. Its luminous constellation of delicate glass globes adds beauty and depth to any i...
    Category

    21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

    Materials

    Blown Glass

  • Seletti Sofa “Comfy”, Charcoal Grey
    By Seletti
    Located in Doral, FL
    From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
    Category

    21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

    Materials

    Cotton, Polyester, Wood

  • HERMES Kelly 35 Crocodile Shiny Black Bag
    By Hermès
    Located in Paris, FR
    MAGNIFICENT Kelly 35 bag from the House of HERMES in shiny black porosus crocodile. The jewelry is gold plated. On each tab, inscription "HERMES Paris". It...
    Category

    1940s French Top Handle Bags

  • 1925s Art Deco 2 Carat Emeralds 2.20 Carat Diamonds Platinum Ring
    Located in Poitiers, FR
    Ring in platinum. Sublime art deco ring, its entire platinum setting is closed set on its top with a Colombian emerald- cut emerald and an antique- cut diamond. This duo of gems is surmounted on either side by an antique brilliant- cut diamond. The basket is crossed by finely made arabesques as well as the start of the ring which is also set on either side with an antique brilliant- cut diamond. Weight of the main diamond: approximately 2 carats. Estimated quality: I / J VVS. Weight of the emerald: about 2 carats. Colombian origin. Total weight of other diamonds: approximately 0.20 carat. Height: 12.5 mm, width: 16.5 mm, thickness: approximately 5.5 mm, width of the ring at the base: 2 mm. Total weight of the jewel: approximately 6.3 g. US Size : 6,5 ; Free resize, please contact us. Antique jewel - Work from the 1925s, Art Deco ring. Our opinion: A high quality setting made with perfection and 2 important and magnificent...
    Category

    Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

    Materials

    Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

  • Optimism Painting I - acrylic on wood
    By Stuart Möller
    Located in London, GB
    Optimism Painting I - acrylic & mixed media on wood, 2019 16 x 16" inches / 41 x 41 cm mint condition - original and unique piece. Stuart Möller, German and born in Kabul Afghanis...
    Category

    2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

    Materials

    Linen, Acrylic

Recently Viewed

View All