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A structurally confident Brazilian Modern desk attributed to Geraldo de Barros, executed in solid rosewood and veneer with a minimalist …
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A structurally confident Brazilian Modern desk attributed to Geraldo de Barros, executed in solid rosewood and veneer with a minimalist black iron frame. The rectangular top floats above six drawers, creating a measured interplay between mass and lightness.
The iron base introduces architectural clarity, while the rosewood—professionally refinished—displays dynamic, high-contrast grain characteristic of mid-century Brazilian hardwood. The drawer configuration provides practical storage without compromising the desk’s sculptural stance.
Barros, co-founder of Unilabor, championed a socially progressive model of furniture production rooted in modernist principles. This desk reflects that ethos: honest materials, rational construction, and refined proportion.
A sophisticated anchor for any serious Brazilian Modern interior.
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- Dimensions
- 71ʺW × 31ʺD × 30ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Modern
- Table Shape
- Rectangle
- Styled After
- Geraldo de Barros
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Iron
- Jacaranda
- Rosewood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- The wood has been refinished and is now in excellent condition. The leather in the chair is new. The wood has been refinished and is now in excellent condition. The leather in the chair is new. less
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