Jean Prouve, Compass desk

Description

Jean Prouve
Compass desk

Ateliers Jean Prouve
France, 1953
laminate over mahogany, enameled steel, molded plastic
28.5 h x 63 w x 31.5 d in (72 x 160 x 80 cm)

Desk features three drawers.

Provenance: Private Collection

Literature: Jean Prouve, Complete Works Volume 3: 1944-1954, Sulzer, ppg. 266-267 Jean Prouve, Galerie Patrick Seguin and Sonnabend Gallery, ppg. 331, 350-353 illustrate variations

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Jean Prouve, Compass desk

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Chicago, IL, United States

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