"Everything is permissible as long as it is fantastic."
-Carlo Mollino

The Cavour desk features legs in solid natural or black varnished oak, or in solid Canaletto walnut; wax-finished varnish. Extractable open tray and drawer element veneered in natural or black varnished oak, or in Canaletto walnut, wax-finished varnish, both covered with 5/16" thick extra-clear tempered plate glass, back-painted in black. 1/2" thick clear or extra-clear plate glass top, only matching the frames in natural oak or Canaletto walnut, or 1/2" thick smoky grey plate glass top, matching the black oak frame. Since its birth in 1949, the elegant and sexy design of the Cavour is still very unique and impressive.

Upon request an Executive kit is available, including the bottom of the extractable open tray and the first drawer covered with black cowhide 95, one desk pad in black cowhide 95, size 311/2"x1911/16" and one pen-holder in solid wood, made in the same finishes as the writing desk.

Born in Turin, Piedmont, Carlo Mollino grew up and became interested in a variety of topics that were as gaudy as his art, such as design, architecture, the occult, and race cars. His outrageous credo was certainly reflected throughout his body of work. Mollino's architecture and furniture are famous for their ability to enable occupants to manipulate volumes at a whim. Carlo Mollino died in 1973, he was still working.

The Cavour desk can also be specified with drawer tower on left side when facing desk. This would be a special order, please call the showroom to specify. 1.866.663.4483.