Lyrbe Executive Desk

Lyrbe is the main desk of an executive office. The walnut veneered top is edged with a solid walnut band, and a fine bronze line near the edge frames the top. In the middle sits a burgundy leather writing surface; along its back edge runs a groove for pens and small items, and beside it a bronze cable cover. One end of the top is carried by a fixed pedestal that runs down to the floor; its three walnut veneered drawers have bronze pulls and stand on a bronze plinth. The other end is carried by two walnut legs that taper downward, with bronze shoes, and a stretcher between them. It takes its name from Lyrbe, the ancient city at Manavgat in Antalya, in Pamphylia. We make it in our factory in Istanbul. The burgundy leather is warm and quiet under the hand; the groove keeps pens and cards within reach. The leather wipes with a dry or slightly damp cloth, and the walnut surface needs only daily wiping. The cable cover passes computer and charging cables through the top so they are not left loose on the desk. The fixed pedestal is heavy and gives the desk a grounded balance. In production the top and the pedestal body are walnut veneer over MDF; solid walnut is used only on the edge of the top and in the legs. The legs are where the hand touches and the load is carried, so they stay solid. Walnut tone, leather colour and size are chosen at order. Size follows the project.