Sormani - Antonello Mosca - Writing desk - Wood
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Wood desk by Antonello Mosca for Sormani, Italy, circa 1960s–1970s, with a white metal frame and light top, dimensions 104 cm wide by 64 cm deep by 73 cm high, in good condition with small signs of age and stains.
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Desk — Antonello Mosca for Sormani, Italy, the 1970s
Elegant desk designed by Antonello Mosca for Sormani in the 1970s, it is a refined example of Italian office design of the era, characterized by a minimalist and strongly architectural language.
The wide rectangular suspended top, covered in light laminate, rests on a central metal frame lacquered white with a three-spoke base that creates a visual balance between lightness and stability. The supporting structure is designed to leave the top free and visually light, emphasizing the purity of the lines.
The work surface features a suspended storage module with two drawers, conceived to offer functionality without interrupting the formal cleanliness of the design. On the opposite side, a freestanding compartment contributes to the sense of lightness and depth.
A distinctive element of the model is the chrome-plated footrest bar inserted into the base, a detail typical of high-end executive desks of the 1970s, combining ergonomics and refined formality.
The desk perfectly reflects Mosca’s design approach for Sormani: rigorous lines, industrial materials and a pronounced attention to functionality, qualities that make these pieces still highly relevant today, both in professional and domestic contexts.
Materials
• Lacquered metal
• Laminated top
• Chrome-plated footrest
Designer
Antonello Mosca
Production
Sormani, Italy
Era
the 1970s
Shows signs of wear
Desk — Antonello Mosca for Sormani, Italy, the 1970s
Elegant desk designed by Antonello Mosca for Sormani in the 1970s, it is a refined example of Italian office design of the era, characterized by a minimalist and strongly architectural language.
The wide rectangular suspended top, covered in light laminate, rests on a central metal frame lacquered white with a three-spoke base that creates a visual balance between lightness and stability. The supporting structure is designed to leave the top free and visually light, emphasizing the purity of the lines.
The work surface features a suspended storage module with two drawers, conceived to offer functionality without interrupting the formal cleanliness of the design. On the opposite side, a freestanding compartment contributes to the sense of lightness and depth.
A distinctive element of the model is the chrome-plated footrest bar inserted into the base, a detail typical of high-end executive desks of the 1970s, combining ergonomics and refined formality.
The desk perfectly reflects Mosca’s design approach for Sormani: rigorous lines, industrial materials and a pronounced attention to functionality, qualities that make these pieces still highly relevant today, both in professional and domestic contexts.
Materials
• Lacquered metal
• Laminated top
• Chrome-plated footrest
Designer
Antonello Mosca
Production
Sormani, Italy
Era
the 1970s
Shows signs of wear
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Sormani
Designer/artist/maker
Antonello Mosca
Material
Wood
Colour
White
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
73 cm
Width
104 cm
Depth
64 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
