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"Davenport" type desk in Wood and Genuine Leather - Italy - 1950s

$3,353.67
£2,485.25
€2,800
CA$4,578.40
A$5,093.28
CHF 2,669.96
MX$62,238.65
NOK 33,998.63
SEK 32,005.01
DKK 21,318.95
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Keywords: Davenport, mid-century writing desk, leather, Cantù, Brianzolo, La Permanente Mobili, 1950s, rolling desk, veneer wood, Mid-Century Davenport desk, leather top, Cantù, Italian writing desk, 1950s, rolling desk, veneer wood Davenport-type compact writing desk, typical of English design but here reinterpreted in a modern key by craftsmen from Brianza (Cantù hypothesis), probably dating from the 1950s/60s. Solid wood frame and dark veneer, featuring a green genuine leather sloping top that folds down to access large interior compartments. Left side equipped with a pull-out shelf, right side equipped with drawers, all handled with elegant built-in handles. The body rests on original rubber wheels, allowing ease of movement. Both the pull-out top and the drawers, were designed for them to slide in both directions. The design and quality are reminiscent of the artifacts of La Permanente Mobili Cantù. Though it bears no visible signatures, the leather component, interior compartments, and elegant lines may hint at this Brianza production. Assembly with recessed components and leather-covered side shells suggest certain Cantù techniques. Authorship is not proven, but formal analogy with comparable desk models supports the hypothesis.
  • Attributed to:
    La Permanente Mobili Cantù (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.91 in (78.5 cm)Width: 21.86 in (55.5 cm)Depth: 22.84 in (58 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950 about
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Milano, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9376245842342

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