Lina Bo BardiWriting Desk

This rare writing desk is an exceptional work by the designer and architect Lina Bo Bardi. Made of caviuna wood, the piece is a classic of modernist mid-century style, seen in the simplicity of the design. This desk is one of a very limited edition, produced by Moveis Artesanal, Carlo and Ernesto Hauner’s company that would later become Forma Moveis. The piece therefore represents a short period of Bo Bardi’s career of which examples are quite rare. While the materials show a South American influence, the playful lines are reminiscent of Italian modernism, especially the “Z” shaped legs, which are simultaneously delicate and dynamic. The piece was acquired from the offices of Indústrias Reunidas Fábricas Matarazzo, a major Brazilian business group. A perfect encapsulation of Lina Bo Bardi’s unique artistic approach, this writing desk is a beautiful blend of Italian and Brazilian modes.