Large ARCO Desk attributed to BBPR for Olivetti, 1960s

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Vintage Design

Arco" model desk designed in 1963 by Studio BBPR for Olivetti Arredamenti. BBPR was a partnership set up in Milan in 1932 by architects Gianlugi Banfi, Lodovico Barbiano di Belgiojoso, Enrico Peressutti and Ernesto Nathan Rogers. The metal base can be unscrewed. It supports a writing surface and two pedestals opening to three drawers. The top of this vintage desk is made of Bakelite, a plastic used in the first half of the 20th century for its insulating and heat-resistant properties. Marked under the top and under the legs: "OLIVETTI ARREDAMENTI METALLICI". Numbered 62/182. This vintage-style antique desk with its industrial look is a design classic from the 60's.

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Creator	Studio BBPR (Designer)
Manufacturer	Studio BBPR (Designer)
Design Period	1960 to 1969
Year	1960
Production Period	1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Vintage
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Wear consistent with age and use
Product Code	VCJ-1985467
Materials	Bakelite
Color	Brown
Width	160 cm 160 cm
Depth	80 cm 80 cm
Height	78 cm 78 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg