Jean PROUVE (Paris, 1901 - Nancy, 1984) Compass" flat desk Rectangular black melamine top with two black ABS plastic sliding drawers by Charlotte PERRIAND (Paris, 1903-1999). It stands on four tapered black-lacquered metal legs joined by a tubular top rail and finished with circular glides. Circa 1950. Height: 73 cm. Length: 122 cm. Top width: 70 cm (wear and tear, paint chips, drawer missing, scratches). Provenance : - Purchased from the Steph Simon gallery in the 1950s to furnish a child's bedroom. - Kept by this child for over 60 years, property of Trégor.

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