1970s American walnut corner desk

Large corner desk or executive desk in American walnut, Buro Forme Nouvelle edition, 1970s.

• This piece has been restored by our restorer, the shadow of the former blotter persists on its top as well as a slight friction area. (normal wear)
• The piece no longer has a key but the drawers are fitted with a grip under the edge.
• Max L 200 CM x Max D 196 CM x Max H 75.5 CM.
• Desk alone 100 cm x 200 cm
• Return alone D 43 CM
• Usable D 18 CM / 63 CM/ 73 CM.
• Small gray shelf 45 CM.
• Drawers H 6 CM X D 58 CM.
• Usable D return 35 CM.
• Usable D filing 35 CM
• Usable D return cabinet 35 CM.

A large executive desk with 1970s modernist design

With its taut lines, perfectly balanced volumes and American walnut veneer, this executive desk perfectly illustrates the renewal of 1970s furniture. Designed to occupy the center of an office or workspace, it stands out for its corner configuration which offers a vast working surface while maintaining a particularly elegant silhouette.

The main top rests on two suspended pedestals, a characteristic composition of modernist design where each element appears to float above the floor. The flush chrome handles, precise joinery and sobriety of lines highlight the warm grain of American walnut, while the metal base almost disappears. The name of the series “Neu Form” (“New Form”) takes on its full meaning here: the pedestals rest on thin legs positioned only in the central section, reducing contact with the floor to the bare minimum.

This technical feat visually lightens the whole and gives the desk an airy silhouette, perfectly illustrating the desire of 1970s designers to renew the forms of design furniture by combining elegance, functionality and innovation. The ensemble is completed by two particularly ingenious pull-out drawers. The first is compartmentalized to accommodate pens, pencils and office accessories, while the second conceals a gray laminate extension shelf, designed to hold office equipment or occasionally provide additional work surface.

A very practical drawer for storing your pens and pencils…

A pull-out tray on the visitor side reveals an additional surface.

A vintage desk designed for daily work

Beyond its aesthetics, this vintage desk was designed to meet the needs of a true executive workspace. The three large front drawers keep documents within reach, while the side pedestal houses several drawers for filing hanging folders. A large enclosed compartment completes the storage spaces and allows archives or office equipment to be concealed.

Its corner configuration offers remarkable ease of use. The user benefits from a large work area while keeping all storage immediately accessible. This ergonomic design explains the success of design desks produced during the 1970s, where functionality and aesthetics become inseparable.

The timeless charm of vintage furniture

Thanks to its generous proportions and sober design, this walnut desk naturally finds its place in a contemporary interior as well as in a private environment. It will harmonize beautifully with a vintage floor lamp, a vintage or contemporary office chair in a refined workspace.

Whether for furnishing an executive office, a library or a large remote work space, this piece constitutes a lasting investment. Its timeless design, the nobility of American walnut and the quality of its manufacture make it a remarkable testimony to 1970s design furniture.

Beyond its functional qualities, this desk asserts a true personality. Uncommon on the market, it constitutes a distinctive piece that reflects the care taken in furnishing a workspace. It never leaves visitors indifferent and naturally contributes to the image of excellence, uniqueness and permanence that its owner wishes to convey, particularly in an era when most professional environments tend to become standardized.