Vittorio Introini Desks and Writing Tables

Gorgeous glass desk designed by Vittorio Introini in the 1970s, fine Italian craftsmanship, from Vips Residence. The desk has quite hard and classic sh...

Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, restored free-standing desk, fiberglass, Italy, 1969 This admirable free-standing corner desk was designed by the Italian designer Vittorio Introini. Due to its all-white design and the distinct shapes, this desk has a strong sculptural look. The desk has two angled tabletops with a striking play of different layers and shadows, reminding of a landscape. Under the main part of the desk, four drawers with slightly angled fronts allow you to store your belongings. Rounded corners, the slightly tapered legs and the rare design, result in a playful character. The desk should be placed free-standing in a room, since it features wonderful details from all sides. Per example the open gap in the short side of the desk, adds a surprising moment to the piece. It really engages the viewer to admire the desk from all sides. During the 1960s, advances were made on using plastic as a material for furniture design. Thanks to styles such as the Pop-Art and the Space Age, more designers opted for this unusual material which gave them the possibility to produce a one-piece product. In Italy, injection-molding techniques found a lot of popularity to manufacture bright and colorful furniture...