Large Office Desk
Manufactured by Italma Wood Art
Brazil, 1960
Solid and Veneered Jacaranda, Wood

Measurements
195,5 × 101,5 × 74 cm
77 × 40 × 29,1h in

Details
Three drawers on each side with cubic handles
Manufacturer’s label

Provenance
Private Collection, Brazil

Bibliography
Latorraca, Giancarlo; Sacramento, Enock; Bueno, Graça (Org.). Jean Gillon: Artista-Designer. São Paulo: Olhares, 2021. p.222.

About
This large office desk by Jean Gillon, executed by Italma in São Paulo around 1960, exemplifies the Brazilian modernist approach to functional furniture design. Constructed from solid jacaranda and laminated wood, the desk combines durability with refined visual elegance.
The design features six drawers—three on each side—with simple cubic handles, reflecting Gillon’s preference for geometric clarity and understated sophistication. The preserved manufacturer’s label attests to its authenticity and provenance.
The desk represents Gillon’s synthesis of practicality and artistry: robust construction, harmonious proportions, and meticulous attention to material quality. As a centerpiece of a workspace, it demonstrates the designer’s ability to merge architectural precision with human-centered functionality, making it a significant example of mid-century Brazilian furniture design.