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A study in proportion and restraint, this Brazilian modern desk from the 1960s distills function into architectural clarity. Executed in …
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A study in proportion and restraint, this Brazilian modern desk from the 1960s distills function into architectural clarity. Executed in richly figured solid rosewood (jacarandá), the piece celebrates the dramatic tonal movement and organic veining that define the species—deep espresso browns layered with warm undertones and subtle flame-like grain.
The form is disciplined and deliberate. A rectilinear top of generous scale rests on four substantial legs connected by horizontal stretchers, reinforcing both stability and visual rhythm. The structural honesty is unmistakable: no applied ornament, no excess—only mass, balance, and proportion. Two integrated drawers are seamlessly incorporated beneath the top, offering practical storage while preserving the desk’s clean horizontal profile. Discreet pulls maintain the uninterrupted flow of the façade.
The wide, expansive surface makes the desk equally suited for executive use, creative studios, or refined residential interiors. Its depth and length provide meaningful workspace without visual heaviness, while the open stretcher base keeps the silhouette airy despite the solidity of the material.
The rosewood has been professionally refinished to a satin matte sheen, enhancing depth and grain without gloss. The result is tactile and warm, with a surface that reveals the full character of the jacarandá.
Brazil, 1960s.
An essential example of mid-century Brazilian design—functional, grounded, and materially expressive.
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- Dimensions
- 71ʺW × 29ʺD × 31ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Modern
- Table Shape
- Rectangle
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Rosewood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- The wood has been refinished and is now in good condition The wood has been refinished and is now in good condition less
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