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Mid-Century 1966 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Writing Desk

$25,871.18
£19,171.97
€21,600
CA$35,319.08
A$39,291.03
CHF 20,596.85
MX$480,126.74
NOK 262,275.16
SEK 246,895.78
DKK 164,460.50
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About the Item

This desk was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro for the Bloch Editores headquarters in Rio de Janeiro. In the mid-1960s, Tenreiro and Sergio Rodrigues were chosen to oversee the furnishings of the new building, designed by Oscar Niemeyer. Tenreiro and Niemeyer had first worked together in 1942 and maintained a close relationship afterward, collaborating on various projects. Partnerships with influential architects propelled Tenreiro’s career forward and allowed him to experiment with modern furniture in conversation with new, future-facing spaces. This desk features a green reverse-painted glass top and three drawers in a sleek and light design that has both an industrial and a traditional feel. Much like the Triangular tables designed for this project, this piece demonstrates Tenreiro’s engagement in modernity, as well as his interest in traditional materials.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.53 in (75 cm)Width: 64.57 in (164 cm)Depth: 28.75 in (73 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Glass,Imbuia
  • Period:
    1960-1969
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1966
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Wood repairs. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: VINT/JT/DESK-WRITINGDESK/OM/011stDibs: LU10041244812222

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