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Hugh Acton Chrome and Rosewood Desk
$6,995
£5,337.01
€6,075.77
CA$9,831.55
A$10,807.27
CHF 5,673.77
MX$128,506.19
NOK 72,864.03
SEK 66,371.26
DKK 45,395.73
About the Item
Quietly radical and unmistakably Mid-Century, this Hugh Acton executive desk pairs luminous rosewood with crisp chrome architecture. A long, elegantly slim top seems to float over a sculptural trestle base, while three thin, full-width drawers keep the profile razor-clean. The effect is all line, proportion, and restraint—an “architect’s desk” that reads as functional sculpture.
Why it matters
Hugh Acton sits in that fascinating tier of American Mid-Century designers who worked at the intersection of contract and residential furniture. Trained as a sculptor and deeply fluent in metalwork, Acton brought an architectural rigor to his pieces—benches with integrated planters, lean steel frames, and spare, durable forms that feel both industrial and refined. His production volumes were modest compared to the era’s giants, which makes authentic Acton designs genuinely hard to find—especially in rosewood and in this condition. For some collectors, he’s a lesser-known name with major design credibility and serious conversation value.
Design highlights
Exceedingly rare configuration: rosewood top, chrome trestle base, and three slim, concealed drawers that preserve the thin-edge profile.
Floating lightness: the linear stretcher and T-feet base create negative space, balancing the richness of the rosewood with a crisp, weightless stance.
Mid-Century purity: minimal hardware, disciplined geometry, and contract-grade construction meant to live beautifully at home or in a studio/office.
Use
styling
At over six feet of uninterrupted surface, this desk anchors a room without feeling heavy—perfect with a lean chrome task chair, a warm reading lamp, and a single object with presence (a favorite vessel, a bronze, a stack of monographs).
Condition
Beautiful vintage condition with restored rosewood top. Drawers work smoothly; chrome presents with a bright polish; rosewood shows lively grain and depth.
Overall Dimensions: 72"L x 34"W x 29.5"H
Knee clearance: 26.5"H
Drawer interior (each): 16" x 16" x 1"H
- Creator:Hugh Acton (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:San Diego, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6417247272832
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