Henri LESETRE & Claude GAILLARD (20th century) Published by DASSAS France, in collaboration with the Atelier de Recherches du Mobilier National, circa 1970 S.A.D." executive desk Aluminium structure, brown lacquered top, one part covered in leather, opening with a flap, Macassar ebony veneered interior with four compartments with removable aluminium elements, opening with two drawers in the waist. H. 74 cm - W. 199.5 cm - D. 89.5 cm TdL Scratches, missing parts (some removable), dampness Bibliography: Espace et Lumière, 46e salon de la société des artistes décorateurs. Exhibition catalogue (Paris, Grand Palais, 19 September - 19 October 1969). Technical information p. 57 and drawing of the desk reproduced on p. 89. History: The Atelier de Recherche et de Création (ARC) of the Mobilier National was created in 1964 on the initiative of André Malraux, to "produce furniture and furniture ensembles based on drawings and models by contemporary designers". The Minister of Culture's ambition was to promote a contemporary French style. This workshop became the symbol of French design at the cutting edge of innovation, in terms of both the forms and techniques used.