{"product_id":"mid-century-modern-rosewood-writing-desk-by-jean-gillon-for-italma-made-in-brazil","title":"Mid Century Modern Rosewood Writing Desk by Jean Gillon for Italma, Made in Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage mid-century modern rosewood writing desk was designed by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art and made in Brazil circa 1960. The desk features a clean, minimalist design combining richly grained rosewood with a polished chrome-plated steel frame. The rectangular desk features rosewood desktop, side panels and front modesty panel supported by four squared metal legs with exposed fasteners and a distinctive architectural construction. A three-drawer cabinet on the right side features original curved chrome drawer pulls. Original Italma Wood Art manufacturer’s label reads: “Italma Wood Art. Handmade Jacaranda Wood. Design by Jean Gillon. Made in Brazil” with handwritten numbers F2\/70.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean Gillon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean Gillon (1919–2007) was a Romanian-born architect, artist and furniture designer who settled in São Paulo, Brazil in 1956. An important figure in Brazilian modern design, Gillon established his furniture business in 1961 and developed a distinctive body of work combining modernist principles with traditional craftsmanship and fine hardwoods. His furniture gained international recognition during the 1960s and 1970s and remains highly collectible today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age and use. The top drawer lock is nonfunctional due to a broken partial key inside the mechanism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eW 49.25” x D 31.5” x H 29.875”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"capsulemodern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51340229673199,"sku":"SKU00001633","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/7158\/7567\/files\/0_Jean_Gillon_Italma_Rosewood_Desk-First_Photo.jpg?v=1793211454","url":"https:\/\/capsulemodern.com\/products\/mid-century-modern-rosewood-writing-desk-by-jean-gillon-for-italma-made-in-brazil","provider":"CAPSULE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}