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Riga
Marc Newson's 1995 writing desk in matt lacquered wood with solid wood legs and aluminium feet.
1400 × 750 × 700 mm
1995
Italy
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Overview
Marc Newson designed the Riga writing desk for Cappellini in 1995. It is made of matt lacquered wood, available in all of the colours in the collection, and stands on solid wood legs.
Construction
The top is medium-density fibreboard panels. The legs are solid wood, and the feet and the drawer handles are anodised aluminium; the knobs are natural anodised aluminium. The lacquer is offered in a matt version and a matt extra version.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 140 x 70 x 75 cm (MN_51)
- Made in: Italy
- Category: Desk
Story
A writing desk by Marc Newson
Riga is the writing desk designed by Marc Newson for Cappellini in 1995. Its wooden body is matt lacquered, and the lacquer can be had in all of the colours of the collection.
Wood legs, aluminium details
The legs are solid wood, while the feet and knobs are natural anodised aluminium. The desk has drawers with handles in anodised aluminium.
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