Brazil, 1949-1950 ca. Design by Lina Bo Bardi
Caviuna wood, metal details
Diario de Sao Paulo, 13.09.1948; Habitat n. 1, 1950, p. 53-59; Enciclopedia da Mulher, ed. Globo, 1958, p. 80
Example showcased at the exhibition Lina Bo Bardi designer: o mobiliario dos tempos pioneiros, Casa de Vidro, Sao Paulo, 2014
Designed by Lina Bo Bardi and Giancarlo Palanti in Brazil around 1949–1950, this desk features distinctive zig-zag shaped legs and three front drawers. Crafted from rich caviuna wood with metal details, it showcases Lina’s unique approach to bold geometry combined with natural materials, highlighting a cohesive design language rooted in Brazilian modernism.
W 134 x D 70 x H 77.5 cm
W 52.8 x D 27.5 x H 30.5 in
