Writing desk - Brass - Vintage Desk
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Vintage dark walnut writing desk with brass details, dating from the 1960s–1970s, in good used condition with signs of wear and age.
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Vintage Dark Walnut Desk/Console with Brass Details – 1960s/1970s – Modernist Design
Up for auction, a unique and highly charismatic piece: a vintage desk/console dating most likely to the 1960s or 1970s, characterized by a distinctive Modernist design.
Details and Construction:
This piece features an interesting combination of materials and textures. The main structure is made of solid wood and veneer, with a rich dark walnut finish.
Side & Front Panels: The full-side panels and the front panel under the top show a matte finish, almost “burnt” or intentionally stained, with pronounced natural wood grain that gives the piece a rustic-brutalist character, in stark contrast with the clean lines of the furniture.
Working Surface: The top surface has a glossier and smoother finish compared to the vertical panels. It features a lighter contoured edge framing the main work surface.
Pull-Out Shelf: The desk is equipped with a practical sliding pull-out shelf, perfect for a computer keyboard or to expand the work area.
Brass Details: The base of the side panels is finished with elegant satin brass bands, adding a touch of Mid-Century Modern refinement to the whole.
Condition:
The piece is lived-in and shows evident signs of age and use, which attest to its authenticity and vintage character. It has been photographed in detail to show its current state.
Top: The upper surface shows scratches and signs of wear, especially along the front edge and on the contoured frame.
Structure: The wood is solid, but shows scratches and small dents scattered, consistent with its age.
Panels: The side panels exhibit the typical irregularities of the “burnt” and flamed finish.
Mechanism: The pull-out shelf slides correctly.
Seller's Story
Ridyamo is a project in the social and circular economy that brings together sustainability, beauty, and solidarity, to transform objects no longer in use into concrete help for Dynamo Camp ETS, which offers free Recreational Therapy programs to minors affected by serious or chronic illnesses, neurodevelopmental disorders, or disabilities.
By collecting and selling second-hand items, RiDyamo also creates a positive impact on the community and the environment.
Translated by Google TranslateVintage Dark Walnut Desk/Console with Brass Details – 1960s/1970s – Modernist Design
Up for auction, a unique and highly charismatic piece: a vintage desk/console dating most likely to the 1960s or 1970s, characterized by a distinctive Modernist design.
Details and Construction:
This piece features an interesting combination of materials and textures. The main structure is made of solid wood and veneer, with a rich dark walnut finish.
Side & Front Panels: The full-side panels and the front panel under the top show a matte finish, almost “burnt” or intentionally stained, with pronounced natural wood grain that gives the piece a rustic-brutalist character, in stark contrast with the clean lines of the furniture.
Working Surface: The top surface has a glossier and smoother finish compared to the vertical panels. It features a lighter contoured edge framing the main work surface.
Pull-Out Shelf: The desk is equipped with a practical sliding pull-out shelf, perfect for a computer keyboard or to expand the work area.
Brass Details: The base of the side panels is finished with elegant satin brass bands, adding a touch of Mid-Century Modern refinement to the whole.
Condition:
The piece is lived-in and shows evident signs of age and use, which attest to its authenticity and vintage character. It has been photographed in detail to show its current state.
Top: The upper surface shows scratches and signs of wear, especially along the front edge and on the contoured frame.
Structure: The wood is solid, but shows scratches and small dents scattered, consistent with its age.
Panels: The side panels exhibit the typical irregularities of the “burnt” and flamed finish.
Mechanism: The pull-out shelf slides correctly.
Seller's Story
Ridyamo is a project in the social and circular economy that brings together sustainability, beauty, and solidarity, to transform objects no longer in use into concrete help for Dynamo Camp ETS, which offers free Recreational Therapy programs to minors affected by serious or chronic illnesses, neurodevelopmental disorders, or disabilities.
By collecting and selling second-hand items, RiDyamo also creates a positive impact on the community and the environment.
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Era
1900-2000
Weight
35.7 kg
Style subtype
Mid-century modern
Metal type
Brass
Title additional information
Vintage Desk
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Metal, Wood
Style
Vintage
Colour
Brown, Yellow
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
82 cm
Width
135 cm
Depth
54.5 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
Can Be Locked
No
