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Sculptural Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table
Early Jens Risom coffee table for Risom Design Inc. (circa late 1940s-early 1950s).
Composed of a ‘floating’ laminate top supported by a sculpted walnut base.
Walnut has been refinished, and the table, overall, is in very good, vintage condition with only minor wear consistent with age / use.
Retains the Jens Risom Design label.
Measures: H 16.1″ x D 32″ x L 32″.
Vintage French Modern Laminated Plywood and Steel Adjustable Writing Table
This unique 1950s French table is composed of a laminated plywood, asymmetrical top supported by enameled-steel bases which are adjustable. This versatile table can be used as a dining, conference, or writing table. The table bases are flared out in opposing directions in the photos but can be reconfigured in any direction by remounting the table top to these bases where desired.
The maximum height of the table is 29.1″, and it can drop as low as 21″ in 1-inch increments.
Few, light surface scuffs / edge wear present; overall, in very nice, vintage condition with only slight traces of use.
H 29.1″
D (most narrow) 20.25″
D (widest point) 26″
L (longest end) 91″
L (shortest end) 81.25″
L (overall) 93″.
Vintage Italian Walnut, Beech and Brass Writing Table Desk by Gio Ponti for BNL
Iconic writing table designed in the 1940s by Gio Ponti for Schirolli to furnish BNL (Banca Nazionale del Lavoro) offices across Italy.
This early 1950s model was acquired directly from the Rome Bissolati BNL headquarters (Ponti also used this design for the University of Padua).
Composed of a walnut, beech, and fruitwood frame with laminate top, dual dovetailed drawers, brass pulls/sabots, and single lock, all further supported by a lower stretcher.
Beautifully aged, original condition with warm patina and natural wear from use (surface and frame scuffs / one small spot of laminate loss along with tarnish to the unpolished brass, as shown).
We have a total of four of these desks, all obtained from Rome Bissolai BNL. Listing is for the single desk pictured.
Retains the BNL inventory label, as shown.
Measures: H: 31.25″ x L: 55″ x D: 27.5″
Height from floor to apron: 25.25″
Length between legs: 51.75″
Depth from lower bar to edge: 11.25″.
Drawer interior: H: 3″ x L: 21.25″ x D: 20″