Jean Prouvé (1901 - 1984) Published by Ateliers Jean Prouvé based on a design from 1953 Compass model called "Direction Desk Structure with four compass legs joined by a round crosspiece. The whole supports two pedestals opening onto two drawers and a large solid oak top. Black lacquered metal, grey lacquered metal for the pedestals, aluminium for the handles Legs signed with a C.N.S.S inventory number 42-76 H. 74 cm - W. 159.5 cm - D. 69.5 cm Wood stains, wood chips and lacquer chips Bibliography: - Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Prouvé, Édition Galerie Patrick Seguin, 2017, model similar pp. 208 -213 - P. Sulzer, Jean Prouvé Oeuvre Complète Vol. 3 : 1944-1954, ,Ed. Birkhäuser, 2005, similar model, pp. 267-268