604
Desk.
A remarkable mid-century design, recovered with its original authority intact.
Drawn for
an ocean liner.
The 604 Desk began in 1954 as a study for the captain’s cabin of the motor vessel Leonardo da Vinci.
Mario Gottardi developed a desk with the poise of a command centre: a broad suspended top, two precise drawer wings and a central leather-clad volume held within an American-walnut frame. A realization followed in 1956 for the Verona offices of the Mazzi company.
Reintroduced seventy years later through Ceccotti Collezioni’s Masters Tribute, the design feels less like a revival than a piece that has finally found its moment.
Weight,
then lift.
Squared volumes give the desk visual strength, while angled supports and a floating worktop keep the composition unexpectedly light. The contrast is deliberate: an object with presence that still reveals air, shadow and structure.
Every side
is considered.
The 604 Desk is meant to occupy space, not disappear against a wall. Its front, back and profile each reveal a different relationship between the top, the leather-clad body, walnut edging and brass hardware.
Material
sets the tone.
We plan the desk as a freestanding object, accounting for circulation, views and the experience from every side.
Choose a wood or leather worktop, or add a leather writing pad to combine tactile warmth with a timber perimeter.
Walnut, leather colour and brass details are considered together so the contrast feels measured and intentional.
We can help relate the desk to seating, lighting and storage while preserving its strong individual character.
A desk with
a point of view.
Speak with Kiosk about materials, placement and the possibilities for specifying this exceptional design.