The andré arbus collecTion 19
no. 7387
This neoclassical-inspired desk is an example of what the French call mechanized furniture. Actually more of an
elaborate presentation table, André Arbus designed the original for Aimé Maeght—an influential gallery owner,
enabler, fixer and collector who found patrons for the leading artists of the day. Commissioned for prints and drawings,
L’Architecte Desk features two pullout slides, each with an adjustable tilt-up surface. Circa 1958.
The lead species is Walnut with an Ebonized finish. Regardless of period, the use of ebony and ebonized substitutes
has been a hallmark of French furniture at the highest level. A floating top offers a large work area and a reading rail.
Engaged brass capitals contrast with tapered legs, themselves ending in brass sabot.
closed w 61.25" d 25" h 29.25" | open w 88.75" d 25" h 36.75"
walnut solids and veneers | ebonized f inish | traditional brass hardware f inish
adjustable top and writing surfaces
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