{"title":"Desks \u0026 Writing Tables","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesks and writing tables. Studio BBPR's Spazio for Olivetti with an olive felt top, Silvio Cavatorta in solid walnut and glass, and an Italian modernist desk in walnut and brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCable management did not exist when these were made. Worth knowing before you put a monitor on one.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"set-of-five-214-gispen-armchairs-christoffel-hoffman-bpm-dutch-1935-f-21593292","title":"Set of Five ‘214’ Gispen Armchairs by Christoffel Hoffman for BPM, Dutch, 1935","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet of 5 industrial ‘214 Gispen’ armchairs with black bakelite armrests. A special Dutch design by Christoffel Hoffman for B.P.M. which was founded in 1907 and was the precursor of Royal Dutch shell. The nice thing about this design is that the sled tubular frame ends in a handle above the backrest, giving them an industrial appearance. The chairs have a mark of B.P.M. on the bottom of the seat. The chairs need reupholstery which we can arrange for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 55 cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 87 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zeger van Olden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58234769572227,"sku":"f_21593292","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/8041\/4083\/files\/21593292_master.jpg?v=1781284055"},{"product_id":"studio-bbpr-olivetti-spazio-desk-olive-felt-top-italy-1960s-f-45599802","title":"Studio BBPR for Olivetti \"Spazio\" Desk with an Olive Felt Top, Italy, 1960's","description":"\u003cp\u003eStudio BBPR for Olivetti \"Spazio\" Desk with an Olive Felt Top, Italy, 1960's\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned in the 1960's by the Italian architecture collective Studio BBPR, this desk is a compact but distinctive piece that brings together thoughtful construction, striking colors, and a modernist spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe top is finished in olive-green felt—soft to the touch and still in excellent condition. It wraps slightly over the slanted front edge, giving the desk a gentle, purposeful stance. The body is finished in a swampy-green tone that shifts between mustard and moss—hard to label, but immediately appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe desk features two drawer units, each with three drawers—six in total. They run smoothly and are fitted with small, black handles that match the black detailing along the corners and base. These elements are crisp and sharply defined, adding a subtle rhythm to the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most satisfying aspects of this piece is its material composition. Three distinct materials—metal, felt, and black plastic—are used in clear, deliberate ways. Each material is given space to stand out: the tactile felt top, the structural metal legs, and the black plastic accents all play a role in the desk’s balanced identity. It’s not subtle, and that’s exactly what makes it work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe black metal legs are adjustable, allowing the desk to remain stable even on uneven floors. Around the rear and sides of the top runs a slender metal rim, originally intended to hold lamps, but now acting as a practical guard that has helped preserve the surface over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudio BBPR (Banfi, Belgiojoso, Peressutti, Rogers) were key figures in postwar Italian design. Their work often explored the intersection of function and expression—clearly visible in this well-composed and quietly inventive desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 198 cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 77 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zeger van Olden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58234771734915,"sku":"f_45599802","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/8041\/4083\/files\/f_45599802_1750836444494_bg_processed.jpg?v=1781284080"},{"product_id":"writing-desk-silvio-cavatorta-solid-walnut-glass-italy-1950s-f-36381702","title":"Writing Desk by Silvio Cavatorta in Solid Walnut and Glass, Italy, 1950's","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large symmetrical desk by Silvio Cavatorta in solid walnut with on both sides 3 drawers and in the middle a larger drawer with key and lock. For whom this lock is not safe enough: there is a hidden part behind the left lower drawer to hide things. The drawers have rounded edges with which you can open them and they run very smoothly, exactly what you may expect from such a desk. The top of the desk, that stretches from above the higher middle drawer is made of wood but at the sides there are frames in which two glass plates are sunken. The glass is still original and shows the typical 'old glass' blurry see-through (visible in one of the pictures). No efforts were saved constructing the back of this desk: an extra panel, that serves purely as an aesthetical detail, is attached to the back and has a V shape which adds something extra for the one who is being interviewed. Another nice detail are the 'spoilers' at the sides of the desk that run from the front towards the end (which is very practical in case you have a ventilator or airco and you want a smooth airflow) Then, last but not least: the walnut itself! It is very bright and warm and you can clearly see that this has been aging for a few decades (7 or so). The wood is in very good condition as is the rest of the desk. Note that only solid walnut was used, no veneer!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAltogether one of the highlights of our current collection. Please let me know if you want a video or more pictures or more information. The top has one burning spot of someone who put a small perculator on top of it but that totally contributes to the character and the patina and we can work on it if you want to make it a bit less visibile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe piece is marked underneath the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 190 cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 78 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zeger van Olden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58234787660163,"sku":"f_36381702","price":38200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/8041\/4083\/files\/36381702_datamatics.jpg?v=1781284170"}],"url":"https:\/\/zegervanolden.com\/collections\/desks-and-writing-tables.oembed","provider":"Zeger van Olden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}