MAXIME OLD (1910-1991) Modernist desk set comprising a flat desk with a glass side shelf, overhanging aeroplane wing top upholstered in beige skai, opening into two drawers in the waistband with circular grips. Armchair with a high straight back, legs extending to support the armrests, seat and back upholstered in beige imitation leather. Hot stamped "Maxime Old" under the desk and armchair. Circa 1954 (Numerous cracks in the veneer, scratches, tears, stains and wear) Desk: Height 77 cm - Length 190 cm - Depth 76 cm Armchair: Height 86 cm - Width 59 cm - Depth 57 cm An office set including a desk and an armchair in leatherette. The desk has a glass side shelf. Each stamped (Many veneer's skips, scratches, tears, stains and wear). Desk : 30 1/4 x 74 3/4 x 29 7/8 in. Armchair : 33 7/8 x 23 1/4 x 22 1/2 in. PROVENANCE : Former Docteur Rambert collection, Rouen In his family by descent BIBLIOGRAPHY : Yves Badetz, "Maxime Old, Architecte-décorateur", Norma, Paris, 2000, p. 213