Sold for:
$5,750

Olivetti Italy, 1963 lacquered metal, laminated plywood, plastic 70 w x 34 d x 30 h in (178 x 86 x 76 cm)
Return measures: 44 w x 17 d x 27 h
Olivetti's innovative design for the office from 1963 is the forerunner of freestanding modular desk design popular in the fourth quarter of the 20th century.
The table desk has a postform top of laminated plywood on a metal frame. A demountable plastic drawer pedestal can hang from either side of the desk. The plastic drawer has an integral pull and contrast light gray color.

estimate: $2,500–3,500
result: $5,750



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Date:
2000-10-01

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