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Mid-20th Century J.M. Frank-Inspired Wood Writing Desk by Comte S.A., Argentina

$47,000
£35,497.56
€41,005.19
CA$66,216.31
A$70,917.69
CHF 38,124.86
MX$861,336.78
NOK 481,726.19
SEK 441,056.15
DKK 306,383.73

About the Item

Mid-20th century Modern wood writing desk by Argentine company Comte S.A., based on a design from Jean-Michel Frank and Chanaux Co. By: Comte S.A., Jean-Michel Frank (In the style of), Adolphe Chanaux Co. (In the style of) Material: wood, metal, lacquer, enamel Technique: cast, molded, metalwork, carved, hand-carved, varnished, lacquered, enameled, hand-crafted Dimensions: 14 in x 39.5 in x 33 in Date: mid-20th century, circa 1940 Style: Mid-Century Modern, Art Déco, Louis XVI Place of origin: Argentina With its restrained geometry and elegant proportions, this mid-20th-century writing desk by the Argentine firm Comte S.A. reflects the refined aesthetic of French modernism. Crafted in wood and accented with metal fittings, the piece features a rectangular top supported by four tapering legs, each defined by subtle linear moldings that culminate in bronze sabots. The façade presents three drawers with minimalist pulls, emphasizing balance and structural clarity. Its clean contours and delicate tonal finish recall the Louis XVI–inspired designs conceived by Jean-Michel Frank, whose influence permeated Comte’s production during the 1930s and 1940s. An original maker’s label from Comte S.A. can be found affixed to the desk, attesting to its authenticity and provenance. This piece embodies Comte’s synthesis of French neoclassical rigor and Argentine craftsmanship, merging understated ornamentation with a precise sense of proportion that reveals both the lineage of its design and the modern sensibility of its maker.
  • Creator:
    Comte S.A. (Manufacturer)
  • Similar to:
    Jean-Michel Frank (Designer)Adolphe Chanaux Co. (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 39.5 in (100.33 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Enamel,Lacquer,Metal,Wood,Carved,Cast,Enameled,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Lacquered,Metalwork,Molded,Varnished
  • Place of Origin:
    Argentina
  • Period:
    1940-1949
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940-1949
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    North Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8678246959012

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