‘boomerang’ desk

designed by french artist maurice calka, the boomerang desk has been first released at the end of the 1960s. the original moulded fiberglass desk has been produced in a limited edition of 35 pieces, initially manufactured by leleu-deshays. french president georges pompidou (1911-1974) was the owner of a white version in the elysée palace.

in respect of his father’s work, serge calka has now allowed a re-edition of the original desk, manufactured by singaporean furniture company office planner. this iconic desk has been first introduced to the international market at the international furniture fair in singapore 2010 IFFS. each piece is individually marked and identified, produced on demand by a team of fiberglass sculptors.

office planner boomerang desk 2010 re-edition of the ‘boomerang’ desk image © designboom

office planner boomerang desk image © designboom

office planner boomerang desk image © designboomoffice planner boomerang desk image © designboom

office planner boomerang desk white version of former french president georges pompidou

office planner boomerang desk a prototype of 1969