{"product_id":"1930s-art-deco-monumental-executive-desk-in-walnut-burl","title":"1930s Art Deco Monumental Executive Desk in Walnut Burl","description":"Free-standing executive writing desk, walnut burl, Europe, 1930s \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEuropean Art Deco at its finest. This freestanding executive desk shows a truthful expression of material integrity, paired with a beautiful synthesis of geometric forms. Avoiding unnecessary ornamentation, the designer makes the walnut burl an explicit and integral element of the design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe warm, figured bookmatched wood creates a kaleidoscopic effect across the surface. The mirrored grain patterns appear almost organic in form: symmetrical, fluid, and deeply sensual. At the time, this richly figured wood was considered a luxury material, often found in the interiors of affluent homes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe planar surfaces, uninterrupted by ornament, allow the natural patterning of the wood to function as a decorative element in itself. The overall form of the top is defined by a strict rectilinearity, contrasted by the two round contoured pedestals. The desk’s horizontality is accentuated by the elongated front façade, punctuated by a continuous row of three drawers.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Morentz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53619226804567,"sku":null,"price":19129.53,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5187\/1548\/files\/50118926_St_P_7.jpg?v=1779464136","url":"https:\/\/www.morentz.com\/en-gb\/products\/1930s-art-deco-monumental-executive-desk-in-walnut-burl","provider":"Morentz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}