GODWIN DESK JAPANESE
Godwin desk Japanese. Writing desk inspired by a design by Edward William Godwin. Solid wood and plywood frame with grey lacquer painting finishings. Polished brass sabots. Processed resin pulls. Desk available in many dimensions and wood finishings.
Born in 1833, Edward William Godwin was an English architect and designer. He contributed to the Aesthetic Movement and the Arts and Crafts Movement. Godwin’s work was characterized by a synthesis of historical styles, particularly Japanese and Gothic influences. He integrated them into his architecture, furniture, and further interior designs. Notable projects include the Northampton Town Hall and his collaboration with the artist James McNeill Whistler. Godwin’s furniture designs, such as his ebonized sideboards and minimalist chairs, are celebrated for their elegance and simplicity. His innovative approach to design emphasized functionality and aesthetic refinement, making him a pivotal figure in 19th-century British design. Godwin’s legacy continues to inspire contemporary designers and architects.
Vosges custom fabricates chairs, beds, lighting, tables and furniture for luxury residential projects. You will find our work in exclusive apartments, town houses, manors and likewise super-yachts all around the world. We craft all our pieces upon order. Our team consequently adapts dimensions, materials, finishings and comfort to your own’s specifications. Vosges also provides shop drawings and samples of finishings for approval. We mainly design and produce pieces from photos or drawings provided by architects and designers.
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