The slender, elegantly splayed metal legs of the Compas Direction desk by Jean Prouve call to mind the hinged arms of a compass � 'le compas' in French.

Their design is based on engineering principles that typify the structural approach of the French designer and engineer.

Paired with the oiled solid wood table tops, they form a richly contrasting mix of materials in the home office.

Table top: solid wood with oiled finish; natural oak, smoked oak or American walnut.

Base: bent sheet steel, powder-coated finish (smooth).

Designer: Jean Prouve . - Year:1953. - Vitra