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Quaderna Desk 2830
Superstudio's table and writing desk, a squared top with legs on a honeycomb core
1800 × 750 × 810 mm
Official product information
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Overview
Quaderna Desk 2830 is a table and writing desk by Superstudio, code 2830, dated 1969-72 on Zanotta's page. The data sheet names it "Table/writing desk" and sets it under Tables.
Construction
- Core: honeycomb construction
- Facing: white plastic laminate over the core
- Pattern: digital print of black squares at a 3 cm pitch
- Colour: white with black lines
Specifications
- Size: 1800 x 810 x 750 mm (axes not labelled on the drawing)
- Code: 2830, listed in the Quaderna brochure as Table / Writing desk (Tavolo / Scrivania)
Story
A squared top with legs
The page describes the Quaderna family as an icon of regular geometric shapes under squared white laminate. It ends on the image of one squared top 'with legs' that becomes a table and space, as well as a chair, bed, bench, cabinet or stool.
Table and writing desk
The data sheet gives this model the name 'Table/writing desk' in Italian, English, French, German and Spanish, and the brochure caption repeats it with code 2830.
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Collection
Quaderna
Explore Zanotta Quaderna by Superstudio, the 1972 grid-covered furniture collection developed from Misura M across tables, desks and storage pieces today.
