Gallotti & Radice - Writing table - Glass & Chrome - President-Junior

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Gallotti & Radice President Junior glass desk from the 1970s, Italy, with a clear glass top and chrome frame, 200 cm wide, 80 cm deep, 80 cm high, in excellent condition.

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Gallotti & Radice "President Junior" — Glass Desk, 1970s

Manufacturer: Gallotti & Radice, Brianza (Italy), founded 1956
Model: President Junior
Period: 1970s
Materials: Clear glass and chrome steel

Design: A gently curved glass work surface resting on two vertical
glass supports, connected by a continuous chrome steel profile with
a central strut — an almost weightless composition of transparency
and precision, characteristic of Gallotti & Radice's signature
aesthetic.

Provenance: From the estate of Peter Girth — cellist and Intendant
of the Berlin Philharmonic (1978–1984) during the Karajan era,
subsequently Intendant at several German orchestras and opera houses.
Acquired in 2003 from his widow. Original purchase receipt available.

Condition: Well maintained. Used for many years as a home office desk.
Glass surfaces undamaged. Chrome in good condition with minor age-
appropriate patina.

Gallotti & Radice "President Junior" — Glass Desk, 1970s

Manufacturer: Gallotti & Radice, Brianza (Italy), founded 1956
Model: President Junior
Period: 1970s
Materials: Clear glass and chrome steel

Design: A gently curved glass work surface resting on two vertical
glass supports, connected by a continuous chrome steel profile with
a central strut — an almost weightless composition of transparency
and precision, characteristic of Gallotti & Radice's signature
aesthetic.

Provenance: From the estate of Peter Girth — cellist and Intendant
of the Berlin Philharmonic (1978–1984) during the Karajan era,
subsequently Intendant at several German orchestras and opera houses.
Acquired in 2003 from his widow. Original purchase receipt available.

Condition: Well maintained. Used for many years as a home office desk.
Glass surfaces undamaged. Chrome in good condition with minor age-
appropriate patina.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Brianza
Title additional information
President-Junior
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Gallotti & Radice
Material
Glass & Chrome
Style
Mid-century modern
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
80 cm
Width
200 cm
Depth
80 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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