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Lemieux et Cie 1940s cerused French oak extension desk with integrated benches, three-drawer desk shown on light wood flooring against neutral plaster walls in soft daylight.Lemieux et Cie cerused French oak extension desk in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank, 1940s modernist writing desk styled with aged chair on wood floors.Lemieux et Cie 1940s Cerused French Oak Extension Desk, detail of drawer with ring pull hardware, shown on neutral stone floor against white walls.Lemieux et Cie cerused French oak extension desk with integrated bench, single drawer with ring pull, styled bedside chair on wood flooring in soft natural light.Lemieux et Cie 1940s cerused French oak extension desk with integrated bench, shown on wood flooring against neutral walls in soft directional light.

Remarkable 1940's Cerused French Oak Extension Desk in the Manner of Jean-Michel Frank

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$3,600.00
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Available for pickup directly from our showroom at 161 Grand Street in Soho New York. Delivery can also be arranged.

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This cerused French oak extension desk is a remarkable example of sculptural utility, embodying the refined craftsmanship of 1940s French modernism. Its linear form and integrated extension benches evoke the work of designers like Jean-Michel Frank and Jacques Adnet, who elevated simplicity into an art form through impeccable materiality and proportion. Cerused oak, a technique originally perfected during the Renaissance and revived in the Art Deco and mid-century periods, enhances the wood’s natural grain with a delicate whitewashed effect, adding both texture and depth. The extension feature allows for adaptable functionality—ideal as a writing desk, console, or even a statement vanity. Now part of the Lemieux Et Cie Vintage Collection, this rare piece exudes the timeless restraint and quiet luxury that define the best of French design.

Details + Dimensions

Dimensions

Height: 32"
Width: 51"
Depth: 21.5"

Color / Finish

Cerused Oak

Place of Origin

French 1940's

Condition

Good. Wear consistent with age and use.


Available for pickup from our showroom at 14 Crosby, NYC.

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