New York Desk in Black Lacquered Metal & Linoleum from Mauser, Germany, 1950

Title: Black lacquered metal and linoleum New York desk by Mauser, Germany 1954 — vintage Bauhaus. Overview: Large, multifunctional table designed as a desk or dining table. Model: New York (Rundform series), Mauser Werke, Waldeck, 1954. Design language: Streamline modern / mid-century with Bauhaus influences. Design: Rectangular top with gently rounded corners and a minimalist silhouette. Distinctive drum-like cylindrical pedestal bases with stepped vertical banding. Drawn, polished aluminium decorative strips add a refined contrast to the lacquer. Materials: Sheet steel body finished in high-gloss black lacquer. Top surfaced in black–grey linoleum (durable work surface). Polished aluminium detailing on edges and trim. Construction: Composed of three parts assembled with metal dowels for stability and transport. Low-profile architectural presence suitable for contemporary and period interiors. Measurements: Width: 200 cm. Depth: 100 cm. Height: 74 cm. Provenance: Produced in Germany by Mauser Werke during the 1950s; production year cited as 1954.