Designed in 1908 for the famous Meyer May House in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the Meyer May Desk by Frank Lloyd Wright is a masterclass in the Prairie School aesthetic. Produced with precise Italian craftsmanship for Icone Design Furniture, this reproduction brings Wright's vision of visual unity, geometric discipline, and organic architecture directly into the contemporary workspace. The design effortlessly bridges classical structural stability with modern organization. Wright, in collaboration with interior designer George Mann Niedecken, conceptualized this desk not merely as furniture, but as an extension of the building's horizontal lines. Features an architectural, grid-like framework anchored by solid wood legs and a central support beam that doubles as a comfortable footrest. Equipped with two seamless sliding drawers and an integrated front-facing correspondence rack (casellario) to naturally divide and organize your workflow. The Meyer May Desk is handcrafted from premium solid cherry wood, ensuring a solid, heavy-set stance that is built to last generations.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Dimensions:
- Height 90 cm (35.4")
- Width 115 cm (45.2")
- Depth 90 cm (35.5”)
Materials:
The solid wood of the Meyer May Frank Lloyd Wright Desk guarantees the solidity of this object: the craftsmanship makes it perfect even in the smallest details (such as the drawers and the filing cabinet), creating an object that is beautiful and practical to use at the same time. Materials: solid cherry, natural cherry, dark cherry and walnut
General Information:
- Living room
- Hotel room
- Indoor use
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