Jacques Adnet Office Desk, 1948
Description
Jacques Adnet office desk, wood and brass, France, 1948
Writing desk by Jacques Adnet, France, 1948. The structure rests on two full-panel supports with stepped bases, framing a central kneehole. The top is veneered in a lighter wood, while the drawer fronts are faced in a strongly figured darker veneer — the contrast between the two essences is a deliberate compositional choice. Five drawers in total, arranged asymmetrically across the front face: three on the left pedestal, one wide central drawer, and two on the right. Each drawer is fitted with a stepped wooden pull mounted on a brass backplate, with a round brass escutcheon. The drawer construction is hand-cut, with dovetail joints visible on the sides.
Dimensions
Height: 29.53 in (75 cm)
Width: 56.7 in (144 cm)
Depth: 30.32 in (77 cm)
Design
1948
Manufacture
1940s
Material
Wood and brass
Location
Lonigo, IT
Condition
Refinished. Our in-house atelier carefully restored the item, with meticulous attention to structural integrity, materials, and finish. The process was guided by deep respect for its authenticity, balancing technical intervention with historical sensitivity.