$12,000
Ateliers Jean Prouve France, 1942-1948 folded and enameled steel, oak 63 w x 33¼ d x 29 h in (160 x 84 x 74 cm)
First developed during World War II with wooden handles, the Standard desk series was put into production with aluminum handles and customized utilizing standard drawer components.
An original diagram from 1942 illustrates the available variations from the series including this asymmetrical form. literature: Jean Prouve Complete Works Vol. 2: 1934-1944, Sulzer, pg. 289
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Auctioneer:
Wright Auctions
Date:
2006-05-21