A modern reconstruction of Josef Albers original 1927 design, this writing desk was built for the Moellenhoff family. Although their home was destroyed in the war, this piece, along with Albers’ famous nesting tables, was saved and brought to the United States prior to the outbreak of World War II. Nearly an exact copy of the original desk, the writing desk is made of solid oak with a yellow lacquered glass top, black lacquered drawer fronts, brass hardware, and an oak side panel that can be raised to create a larger work space. Photo 2 of 8 in Modern Desks We Love by Marianne Colahan

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A modern reconstruction of Josef Albers original 1927 design, this writing desk was built for the Moellenhoff family. Although their home was destroyed in the war, this piece, along with Albers’ famous nesting tables, was saved and brought to the United States prior to the outbreak of World War II. Nearly an exact copy of the original desk, the writing desk is made of solid oak with a yellow lacquered glass top, black lacquered drawer fronts, brass hardware, and an oak side panel that can be raised to create a larger work space.