This magnificent desk was designed by Jens Risom for William Latchford & Sons in Melbourne (1953 – 1986).  The Company was a licensee for Jens Risom (a world renown Danish born designer) and Hans Knoll designed furniture.  The Risom designs captured the quality craftsmanship and signature clean lines of Scandinavian modernism furniture.  William Latchford & Sons also held licences to manufacture works by Breuer, Mies van der Rohe, Bertoia, Saarinen, Charles and Rae Eames and others.  As it is finished on the back, it can be placed anywhere in a room, not just against a wall.  Please note; the chair is not included in this sale.

• blackbean timber & blackbean veneer construction
• circa 1960’s
• superb ‘floating’ top design
• twin pedestals
• 2 drawers, one being a suspension filing drawer
• single door cabinet with multiple file compartments
• open 2 tier bookcase with height adjustable timber shelf
• large work space area
• exquisite wood grain figuring
• beautifully shaped timber handles
• superbly finished on the back, therefore it is not limited to being against a wall
• in two sections for easy transporting
• makers labels x 2; Jens Risom design manufactured under licence by William Latchford & Sons, Lexton Rd Box Hill

Condition overview; in good condition, it is a solid, sturdy and beautifully designed, high quality piece and the drawers work well.  As expected on a used piece of this vintage, it displays general wear, tear, knock (including to the right-hand side of both drawers) and surface marks but all in all a lovely quality piece.

Dimensions; Overall as one piece; 1680mm x 2250mm.  Desk only; 1680mm x 915mm x 755mm high, to underside; 720mm high.  Return only; 1825mm x 510mm x 665mm high.