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Daciano da Costa Modernist Orange Steel Formica Executive Desk Portugal 1970

$5,139.57

£3,738.98

€4,270

CA$7,014.04

A$7,810.76

CHF 4,065.07

MX$96,305.77

NOK 51,771.79

SEK 48,660.46

DKK 32,496.69

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This striking executive desk was designed by Daciano da Costa for Metalúrgica da Longra and is likely part of the iconic Linha Cortez series developed in the 1970s. It reflects the strong modernist ethos of Portuguese institutional furniture from the period — rational, bold, and graphically assertive. The desk features a wood-effect Formica top supported by twin drawer pedestals, forming a balanced and symmetrical composition. Each pedestal houses five drawers, with vivid orange-painted metal fronts, chromed linear handles, and black trim — a crisp interplay of color and material that typifies Costa’s graphic approach to design. Adding an unexpected tactile element, the sides of the pedestals are wrapped in textured blue vinyl — a rare and elegant detail that softens the industrial feel. The piece is grounded by chromed V-shaped steel legs, giving structure and visual lightness to its otherwise robust form. Far more than a utilitarian workstation, this desk embodies the clarity, material honesty, and disciplined aesthetics of postwar Portuguese modernism. It makes a commanding statement in design-focused interiors, creative studios, or any collection of Iberian modernist furniture.

Creator:

Metalurgica da Longra (Manufacturer),Daciano da Costa (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 29.14 in (74 cm)Width: 59.06 in (150 cm)Depth: 29.53 in (75 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Chrome,Faux Leather,Formica,Steel

Place of Origin:

Period:

Date of Manufacture:

1970

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. The top shows signs of previous water exposure, resulting in some visible swelling to the wood, as shown in the photos.

Seller Location:

Lisboa, PT

Reference Number:

Seller: SKU 8841stDibs: LU6719245671532

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