Vitra Compas Direction Desk
The Vitra Compas Direction Desk was designed by Jean Prouvé for Vitra in 1953. The table's elegant tapered legs echo the hands found on a compass. Choose the tabletop finish from Oiled Natural Oak, Oiled Smoked Oak and Oiled American Walnut and eight leg colours.
- Designer : Jean Prouvé
- Year of Design : 1953
- Material : Solid wood & powder-coated moulded sheet steel
- H: 73cm; W: 125cm; Depth: 60cm
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Description
The Compas Direction Desk, designed by Jean Prouvé for Vitra, was originally developed through various models around 1950. Each featured the elegant splayed and tapered legs which echo the hands found within a compass - in French, "le compas".
The unique styling of the legs and base, hint at Prouvé's training as a metal smith. The solid wood tabletop, of a generous depth, adds a welcome contrast and is available in various finishes. A range of attractive hues can be selected for the powder coated base.
Compact, Compas is ideal for a number of applications including a home office.
See other Jean Prouvé designs.
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See the Vitra collection.
| Brand | Vitra |
|---|---|
| Designer | Jean Prouve |
| Year of Design | 1953 |
| Dimensions | H: 73cm; W: 125cm; Depth: 60cm |
| Care Instructions | v |
| Warranty | v |
Jean Prouve
Jean Prouvé is regarded as one of the most influential furniture designers of the early modern design movement. Specialising in the use of steel and aluminium in his designs, he is said to have considered himself more as an engineer than a modern designer. Prouvé was a pioneer of his time concentrating purely on efficiency and the materials being used rather than just the aesthetic appeal of products. His iconic Trapeze Dining Table, manufactured by Vitra is one of his many timeless designs with its alluring appeal and versatility - flexible to apply to any design style.
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