Description
This is a truly stunning rosewood desk designed by the Danish designer Gunni Omann in 1964 for Omann Jun. The desk features 3 drawers to either side. The top drawers on each have small integrated organisers and are lockable. There are two keys present. The other side of the desk features a central lockable shelved cabinet with recessed storage space to either side of the cabinet. The rich rosewood grain is both captivating and beautiful. This is a striking piece of Scandinavian furniture that makes a true statement.
Danish furniture manufacturing company Omann Jun Møbelfabrik A/S was founded by Andreas Omann in 1933. The family-run business initially focused on the production of bedroom furniture but later, in 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s, expanded into dining room furniture , desks , sideboards , and shelving systems made in high-quality woods, such as teak, oak, and rosewood, which were exported worldwide. Members of the Omann family developed the designs in house. Among collectors, the beautifully constructed wood sideboards remain Omann Jun’s most sought after productions. These pieces feature many hallmarks of Scandinavian modernist design, like beautiful grained surfaces, tapered legs, sliding doors, and beveled edges. The Model 18 (1961) and Model 21 (1965) are exemplars of this style.
Omann Jun was taken over in 1979 by Bjarne Omann, after he inherited the company from his father. During his time as the head of the company, Omann Jun produced exclusive furnishings for professional offices. In 2005, Ulrich Omann took leadership from his father, and today the company concentrates on the production of office furniture, including many midcentury classics. The Omann family business remains operational to this day.
W156 x D79 x H72cm
