Vintage Lucite Sawhorse Desk With Beveled Glass Top

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A striking balance of transparency, geometry, and timeless modern design.

This sculptural Lucite and glass desk captures the effortless sophistication … Read more A striking balance of transparency, geometry, and timeless modern design.

This sculptural Lucite and glass desk captures the effortless sophistication of late-20th-century modern furniture. Two architectural clear acrylic sawhorse trestles support a substantial rectangular glass top, creating a beautiful illusion of weightlessness.

The transparent supports feature wide, angled acrylic legs, precisely layered joints, and prominent cylindrical silver-tone metal fasteners. These exposed connections are an integral part of the design, adding an industrial edge to the otherwise minimalist silhouette.

A thick glass top with polished beveled edges completes the composition, allowing light to pass through the entire piece while emphasizing its clean lines and exceptional visual presence.

I acquired this beautiful piece while renovating a remarkable home, previously owned by a stylish, well to do couple. The wife was a woman of considerable fashion sense, and had an appreciation for the finer things including an extensive collection of vintage couture.

My company had been hired to renovate the property for sale. This striking desk was among the furnishings used to stage the home. I was immediately drawn to its unusual architectural design, substantial clear acrylic sawhorse bases, and beautifully beveled glass top. It had the unmistakable presence of a thoughtfully designed piece of furniture—elegant, sculptural, and surprisingly timeless.

I ultimately purchased the desk myself.

Although I don’t have documentation identifying its original designer, manufacturer, or date of production, its construction and aesthetic are reminiscent of the Lucite furniture made popular during the 1970s and 1980s, particularly designs associated with Charles Hollis Jones.

It is a piece I was fortunate to discover through my work, and one whose distinctive design deserves to be appreciated in its next home. See less