Vintage Italian Desk in Beech, 1960s

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1960s Schirolli-signed desk, an authentic example of Italian mid-century modern design,

characterized by clean lines and well-balanced proportions.

Crafted in … Read more 1960s Schirolli-signed desk, an authentic example of Italian mid-century modern design,

characterized by clean lines and well-balanced proportions.

Crafted in wood with a refined warm finish, this vintage desk perfectly blends functionality and aesthetics.

The wide, linear light-colored Formica top, appreciated for its durability, provides a comfortable working surface,

while the side drawer unit with smooth-sliding drawers ensures practicality and storage. Italian provenance.

The tapered legs with brass feet recall the distinctive style of 1960s furniture, adding visual lightness and formal elegance. 

Ideal as a study desk, vintage writing desk, or iconic modernariato furnishing, it suits contemporary interiors,

design-focused spaces, professional studios, or collections of Italian vintage furniture.

The Schirolli company (often Schirolli & Co., based in Mantua) was renowned throughout the 20th century for

high-quality office furniture and fittings.

During the 1950s–60s, it collaborated with leading Italian designers such as Giò Ponti on design productions.

The desk has been carefully cleaned and shows some imperfections consistent with age and use.

The Schirolli signature is stamped on the plastic of the handles of the first two drawers; the lower third handle is not original.


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Dimensions: 130 × 70 cm – Height 75 cm This piece has an attribution mark,
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