Sormani - Antonello Mosca - Writing desk - Wood

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 suspended rectangular top, covered in light laminate, rests on a central metal frame lacquered white with a three-branch base, creating 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 workspace 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 chromed metal footrest bar inserted into the base, a detail typical of high-end directional desks of the 1970s, combining ergonomics and refined form.

The desk perfectly reflects Mosca's design approach for Sormani: rigorous lines, industrial materials, and a pronounced attention to functionality, qualities that still make these pieces highly relevant today, both in professional and domestic contexts.

Materials
• Lacquered metal
• Laminate top
• Chromed metal footrest

Designer
Antonello Mosca

Production
Sormani, Italy

Era
the 1970s

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