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1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk in Walnut and Brass

$14,700
£11,409.97
€12,999.81
CA$21,007.90
A$22,879.18
CHF 12,063.39
MX$278,276.87
NOK 151,696.68
SEK 142,279.09
DKK 97,073.36

About the Item

Writing desk, walnut, brass, Italy, 1950s This Italian desk from the 1950s articulates a clear architectural sensibility: two symmetrical drawer volumes slightly cantilevered above tapered supports crafted in walnut. This compositional clarity aligns with the rationalist principles that had influenced Italian design since the 1930s, as seen in the works of figures such as Gio Ponti. Yet the piece’s warmth, tactile materiality, and subtle curvature mark a departure from strict rationalism, embracing the more humanized, organic tendencies that emerged in Italian modernism of the 1950s. The legs of the desk are among its most distinctive formal features. Each leg takes the form of a broad, tapering plank of walnut, cut with precise geometric angles that narrow toward the top and widen toward the floor. The carved diagonal lines at the front underscore the meticulous attention to detail and exceptional craftsmanship invested in the piece. The concentric brass handles beautifully merge with the wooden surface, providing a luminous contrast that is at once tactile and visual.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.91 in (78.5 cm)Width: 64.97 in (165 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Walnut
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    1950-1959
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftspeople in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. Check ‘About the item’ or ask our design specialists for detailed information on the condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Waalwijk, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 501161061stDibs: LU933147187982

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