{"product_id":"brazilian-modern-six-drawer-desk-in-rosewood-and-imbuia-by-moveis-luxor-1950s-lot-1169","title":"Brazilian Modern Six-Drawer Desk in Rosewood and Imbuia by Móveis Luxor, 1950s — Lot 1169","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArchitectural in composition and fluid in detail, this Brazilian modern desk by Móveis Luxor brings sculptural expression to the practical demands of a writing desk. Made in Brazil during the 1950s, it combines a rosewood-veneered top and drawer fronts with imbuia cabinetry and structural elements. Its character emerges from the relationship between these materials and the remarkable framework that lifts the writing surface above two substantial drawer cabinets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe defining gesture is the series of forked supports beneath the top. Rising from the cabinets, their branching forms open into deep, rounded curves before meeting the underside of the rectangular surface. These beautifully shaped elements introduce movement into an otherwise disciplined arrangement of horizontal planes and enclosed volumes. The space they create allows the top to appear suspended, giving the desk a visual lightness that belies its generous storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach pedestal contains three drawers, framed by a neatly articulated cabinet surround. Long wooden pulls run along the lower edges of the drawer fronts, establishing a measured horizontal rhythm while leaving the rosewood grain largely uninterrupted. The six drawers form a balanced façade on either side of the open kneehole, bringing symmetry and order to the more expressive curves above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow, slender tapered legs lift the cabinets clear of the floor. A shaped stretcher connects the two sides, narrowing toward its center and widening at the ends. This quieter curve echoes the branching upper supports, carrying the desk’s sculptural language through the entire structure. Seen from an angle, the separation between top, supports, cabinets, and legs becomes especially pronounced: each element remains distinct while contributing to a coherent architectural whole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe woods provide an equally compelling contrast. Across the top and drawer fronts, rosewood veneer reveals dramatic dark figuring against warm reddish-brown tones. Imbuia lends depth to the cabinet bodies and a softer tonal counterpoint to the more animated veneer. The satin finish allows these variations to remain visible, emphasizing the grain and shaped surfaces without overwhelming them with reflection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMóveis Luxor belongs to the broader manufacturing history through which modern furniture became part of Brazilian domestic life. Recorded among Rio de Janeiro’s furniture producers, the firm made modern bedroom and living-room furniture with clean, rectilinear forms. Its place within Brazilian modernism is expressed here through the meeting of useful cabinetry, richly figured woods, and an expressive structural vocabulary—a desk in which everyday function becomes an opportunity for design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manufacturer’s seal is located beneath the left-hand cabinet, identifying the piece as Móveis Luxor. With its floating top, curved supports, and carefully balanced proportions, this 1950s Brazilian desk offers a distinctive focal point for a study or office, equally engaging in its overall silhouette and its close material detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Found Collectibles 2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53164508283167,"sku":"1169","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/9645\/0847\/files\/1_4a3370e9-0cfe-4332-932a-3bbe04ac59e3.jpg?v=1793293987","url":"https:\/\/foundcollectibles.com\/products\/brazilian-modern-six-drawer-desk-in-rosewood-and-imbuia-by-moveis-luxor-1950s-lot-1169","provider":"Found Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}