Compas Direction desk, 1953
Compas Direction desk by Jean Prouve for Vitra.
Jean Prouve developed the Compas Table in various models around 1950, applying the construction principles that he is known for. All share elegantly splayed, narrow legs in metal, a formal reminder of a compas - in French 'le compas'.
The oiled solid wood table tops give Compas Direction an individual touch. With its compact dimensions, the table is ideal for the contemporary, largely paperless, home office, where it cuts a fine figure, particularly in combination with the Fauteuil Direction chair.
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Description
Compas Direction desk by Jean Prouve for Vitra.
Jean Prouve developed the Compas Table in various models around 1950, applying the construction principles that he is known for. All share elegantly splayed, narrow legs in metal, a formal reminder of a compas - in French 'le compas'.
The oiled solid wood table tops give Compas Direction an individual touch. With its compact dimensions, the table is ideal for the contemporary, largely paperless, home office, where it cuts a fine figure, particularly in combination with the Fauteuil Direction chair.
Dimensions
125w x 60d x 73cmh
Materials
Tabletop in solid wood with oiled finish; natural oak, smoked oak or American walnut. The oak (Quercus robur) for the tabletop are sourced from Western Europe and/or Poland. The American walnut (Juglans nigra) sourced from the USA.
The base is made with bent sheet steel with a powder-coated smooth finish. The frame is available in Japanese red, deep black, chocolate, coffee or ecru. See swatches for an indication of shades.
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Vitra is a Swiss based manufacturer of designer home and office furniture, lighting and accessories.
Originally founded in Weil am Rhein, Germany in 1950 by Willi Fehlbaum, the company moved to Birsfelden, Switzerland in 1994. Soon after forming, Vitra acquired licences for the products of many renowned American designers, including Charles and Ray Eames, and George Nelson.
Vitra have continued to produce innovative products and concepts, working with established designers to push boundaries within design.