Pierre Paulin for Baker Bird's-Eye Maple and Leather Top Geometric Desk, 1984

This rare desk by Pierre Paulin for 'The Paulin Collection' by Baker features incredible angular lines of Bird's-Eye Maple and inset leather. With a slightly art deco influence and a whole lot of modernist - this collector's piece is an otherwise unusual piece for the 1980s Post-Modern movement when this was designed in 1984 (France). 

The geometric shapes of this desk conceal two almost hidden drawers in the center with two larger drawers flanking the sides. The legs have an Art-Deco 'skyscraper' influence with long vertical channeled lines that are painted dark grey. This desk was based on a desk designed for the office of French President François Mitterand at the Palais de l'Élysée in 1983.

This Pierre Paulin desk for The Paulin Collection by Baker would work great in a Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Zen / Minimalism room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Hollywood Regency, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office.

Literature: Pierre Paulin: Un Univers de Formes, Chapoutot, pg. 130 illustrates desk for Francois Mitterand

MEASUREMENTS:
H 29" x W 72" x D 36"

CONDITION:
Very good vintage condition. The Bird's-Eye Maple was refinished with a French Polish. The leather top is in good vintage condition with light patina, age and wear. Some slight unevenness in the dark grey painted lines on the leg, noticeable on close inspection. Very attractive and ready for immediate use in a luxury application.