Raclem Oak Retractable Desk

Raclem publisher, retractable oak desk with double shelf, a central storage compartment and two removable filing cabinets located in the lower area. France, early 1950s. Very good condition, completely renovated by our restorer. L max (the 2 shelves deployed) 121 CM XP 88 CM XH 77 CM L (shelves folded) 30 CM. Useful D 22 CM. H adjustable from 73 to 77 CM. Some signs of normal wear (on the shelves and on one of the blackboard parts) (see photos). In France, after the Second World War and until the early 1960s, a strong mobilization was necessary to rebuild infrastructure and housing. This situation called Reconstruction allowed the emergence of a new generation of architects and designers. First for the victims (Jean Prouvé's 8×8 demountable house for the victims, etc.) with the advent of emergency furniture (René Gabriel, etc.) marking a return to simplicity and functionality. This piece of furniture from the Reconstruction period is one of the ambassadors of a key moment: Domestic Utopia, whose guiding principle is to rebuild an ideal, functional and accessible living environment. This translates into more practical interiors and, as can be seen in this Raclem desk, modular furniture and optimized spaces, reflecting a desire for modernity and renewal. See this Raclem retractable desk in full screen mode on Vintage Addict