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Burl Patchwork Desk by Paul Evans, USA circa 1970's. Executive desk on plinth base with two sliding drawers, covered entirely in Evans' signature patchwork design.

Good original condition.

72"L X 42"D X 29.5"H

Height to the bottom of desk drawer:  25"

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Office in a Cabinet by Mira Nakashima, USA, 1997. This magnificent armoire conceals a full computer-desk unit and massive storage-- it is an office in a cabinet.  Signed on inside Mira Nakashima / January 1997 / Ultimo S.F / N 10. Featuring a pair of figured walnut sliding doors and free-edge maple-burl handle with dovetail joinery throughout. Rests on low butterfly base. Sliding doors conceal a single, adjustable shelf on right side, and vertical shelving with a sliding/retractable desk on left side. Can be used as a desk and armoire. Excellent original condition. 42”W x 86”H x 27”D

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A Burr walnut coffee table by Johannes Itten

German, c 1930

“Itten’s photograph from 1920 portrays a man who appears to be disciplined, serious and determined. His unusual appearance might be puzzling: the shaved head of a priest, the self designed robes. But it all fits into the picture of this early master at the Bauhaus.  Itten joined it in October 1919 teaching the preliminary course. His focus lay in the study of objects and materials, analysis of Old Masters and life drawing. He was aware of the newly established educational reform theory and was familiar with the artists of avant-garde. In more practical terms this meant that he wanted his students to find their inner being and develop a well tuned personality. He started his class with breathing exercises and gymnastics and let his students decide whose work was the best. People either admired him or hated him profoundly.  Nontheless he was quite rightly described as the backbone of the Bauhaus. His ‘Vorkus’, the preliminary course, was continued in a very similar style even after he left the institution. It is said that it was his passion for the development of the individual which eventually led to a fall out with Walter Gropius, the director of the Bauhaus. The latter was of the opinion that commercial work was essential to keep the school individualism. Itten eventually founded his own school in Berlin in 1926, known later as the Itten School.”

A Rare coffee table designed by Johannes Itten, c. 1930. Shortly after leaving the Bauhaus in 1922 as a professor of the preliminary course, Itten formed his own school in Berlin and it was during this period he designed these for his own home.  A simple design that shows off the beauty of the wood in its surface.

Provenance: Johannes Itten;

                     Thence by decent

Mint restored condition

TMF1113

13.5H  40W  47.25D

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