Mod. 804 Rolltop Desk/Cabinet by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy, 1960s

Rare folding desk Mod. “804” designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Bernini, Italy 1960s. The desk features an ingenious mechanical drag mechanism; if the desk plate is pulled out, the roll-top opens at the same time. This desk cabinet has plenty of storage space, 10 drawers in the front, several sliding drawers behind the sliding top, and there are 4 adjustable shelves in the back. The top glass plate serves as the top shelf. The desk top is upholstered in black leather. The desk is made of solid wood, the legs are made of solid wood and are connected with aluminum strips on the front and back. The handles are made of chrome-plated metal. Inside the desk is the original Bernini sticker that guarantees its authenticity. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity

issues arising from misattribution