Orix Desk by Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina for Molteni & Co, Italy, 1970 sideboards Jacques Roche opened a furniture

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This blend of warm wood with the industrial coolness of steel is a hallmark of modern design

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Their proportions are generous yet low-slung

combining technical innovation with timeless architectural clarity

Orix Desk by Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina for Molteni & Co, Italy, 1970 sideboards Jacques Roche opened a furnitureThe Orix desk, designed by Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni & Co in the early 1970s, is a notable example of innovative Italian design from that era. This desk is particularly significant as it represents Molteni&C's sole venture into manufacturing furniture using ABS plastic during the 1970s. This piece has been expertly restored and repainted, bringing back its vibrant finish while preserving its sculptural integrity. The molded plastic