Tarsos Executive Desk

Tarsos is the main desk of an executive office. The long walnut veneered top reads as a thin, sharp line because its solid walnut edge ends in a fine chamfer. In the middle of the top, along its full length, a tan leather writing surface sits flush with the surface, its edge outlined in white stitching. A slim drawer sits under the front edge. The top is carried by two closed walnut panel supports at the ends; between them a recessed charcoal panel closes the knee space. The panels stand on a charcoal plinth with a thin bronze line. It takes its name from Tarsos, the ancient city at Tarsus in Mersin. We make it in our factory in Istanbul. The leather writing surface is warm and quiet under the hand and gives paper and pen a soft base. The leather wipes with a dry or slightly damp cloth, and the walnut surface needs only daily wiping. The drawer closes softly and holds papers and personal items. The closed panels keep the desk solid and heavy. The desk belongs to the same family as the Mallos credenza and the Soloi meeting table: the same walnut, the same fine chamfer, the same plinth and bronze line. Together the three build an executive room as one whole. Walnut tone, leather colour and size are chosen at order. Size follows the project.