“Compass" desk
circa.1950

Nancy, France
Wood, enamelled steel, aluminium
W 160 x D 70 x H 72 cm (inc. wood 3cm)


Iconic Compass desk, manufactured by Les Ateliers Jean Prouvé and issued by Galerie Steph Simon, Paris, France. Compass shaped legs in black enamelled steel support wood top and two aluminium drawers. Highly sculptural, functional and emblematic piece by Prouvé.


Provenance:
Les Ateliers Jean Prouvé, Nancy, France
Galeries Jousse Seguin, Paris


Literature:
Peter Sulzer, Jean Prouvé: Œuvre Complète / Complete Works Volume 3: 1944-1954, Basil, 2005 p. 266, 267_

Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Prouve,́ vol.2, Paris, 2007, p. 406, pp. 430-435

Galerie Patrick Seguin and Sonnabend Gallery, Jean Prouve,́ volume 2, Paris, 2007, pp. 331, 350-353 illustrate variations

Delorenzo, Jean Prouvé / Serge Mouille, New York, 1985, pp.36/37, pp. 74/75
Galerie Patrick Seguin and Enrico Navarra, Jean Prouve,́ Paris, 1989, pp. 102/3 (comparable examples)


Condition:
In good original condition. Unrestored. Some signs of wear consistent with age and use.