Note

Overview

Note is a writing desk by Matteo Nunziati, dated 2018 in its datasheet heading. Molteni&C's page presents it as a desk rooted in the company's woodworking heritage, offering a refined balance between modernity and exquisite craftsmanship, functional and sculptural.

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Construction

The structure is solid American walnut with felt floor supports. The top is a three-layer panel with American walnut slats inside and solid American walnut outside, with an insert in bonded hide leather. The overhead unit is a curved multi-layer poplar panel under walnut veneer, and the drawers are solid walnut with bonded hide leather parts.

Specifications

• NSCR1: 130 x 69.5 x 80 cm (axes not labelled on the drawing; a second vertical value of 70 cm is also printed)
• Finishes: American walnut; dark brown bonded hide leather

A top set off-centre

The Molteni&C page says the top is positioned asymmetrically and articulated with two carved wooden trays, the central one upholstered in saddle leather for a tactile contrast. The aim is a contemporary product with essential characteristics and refined aesthetic and technical details that show the woodworking expertise Molteni&C is devoted to maintaining.

Grooved legs

Both texts describe the legs as made with a complex three-dimensional woodworking technique, with grooves carved on three sides. This adds a sculptural feel and visual lightness, and the result is a good balance of essential style and elegance, modern and linear yet rich in cabinet-making details.