Late 20th Century French Art Deco Maxime Bureau Writing Desk

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A very smart integration of rich materials and voluptuous lines make for an exquisite bureau of Macassar Ebony enhanced with … more A very smart integration of rich materials and voluptuous lines make for an exquisite bureau of Macassar Ebony enhanced with ivory embellishments. The delicate silhouette is clearly derivative of the grand Louis XV bureau Plats. Here the canted legs undulate in the sinuous cabriole profile on the leg’s outside, but the inside line is straight until an ever so slight flair terminates in an ivory sabot. The fluid cabriole profile is delineated and enhanced by a slim ivory moulding that softly scrolls at termination. The richly contrasted striations of the rare Ebony Woods provide the predominant surface interest discretely punctuated by the ivory. A highly refined fusion of the 18th and 20th Centuries entirely elegant for living room library or bedroom.

David Jøsephson designs in a style which encompasses a scholarly curiosity, a collectors curatorial vision, and a passion for beauty.

Having graduated with a Master's from Columbia University in NYC and having attended École Camondo in Paris and The Institute of Classical Architecture and Art in NY, David is a classically trained designer who has designed pieces and/or collections for Baker Furniture, Chaddock, John Widdicomb, Swaim as well as collaborated with premier European artisans, studios and celebrated interior designers.

As a 4th generation innovator in his industry, his pieces are featured in the interior designs of esteemed world leaders, global business leaders, prestige hoteliers, and recognized professional athletes and celebrity entertainers. less