Mid-Century Italian Wood and Brass Desk from La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950

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This elegant mid-century Italian desk stands out for its warm, fine dark wood finish, lending it a sophisticated and timeless … Read more This elegant mid-century Italian desk stands out for its warm, fine dark wood finish, lending it a sophisticated and timeless look. The architectural design features a large, rectangular worktop with a floating effect, elegantly supported by dynamic diagonal uprights that visually lighten the entire structure. Beneath the main surface are two compact, geometric side volumes, designed to provide practical storage space. A large privacy panel connects the two side blocks, ensuring privacy and completing the aesthetic of the piece with a flat, continuous surface. At the center of this front panel, a delicate rectangular motif adds a subtle geometric touch to the rigorous lines of the wood. The central body rests gracefully on four short, tapered legs, a typical design element of the period, lending a sleek, streamlined profile to the piece. Finally, the refined brass tips embellish the floor supports, giving the desk a final, luminous, and classy touch. See less