Mid-Century Italian Art Deco Walnut Burl Writing Desk with Glass Top by Paolo Buffa, 1940s

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Beautiful Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in beautiful veneer burl wood, with black glass top, four elegant … Read more Beautiful Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in beautiful veneer burl wood, with black glass top, four elegant legs completed by two drawers with round gilt brass handles. The unique and typical design, with the clean geometric shape enrich the natural pattern and grain of the veneer wood making this a true statement piece in any interior style, ideal both as against a wall as well as free standing center piece having the front and the back part finished. The Art Deco style, here with the Mid-Century Modern influence, was all about making a big statement and was considered very glamorous, elegant, functional, and modern. Softly shaped patterns and smooth angles with the generous use of gold, glass, mirror and a variety of expensive and exotic materials. See less