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Ozoo Desk

Ozoo Desk and Chair,  Marc Berthier, D.A.N. for Roche Bobois, 1967
Ozoo Desk and Chair,  Marc Berthier, D.A.N. for Roche Bobois, 1967

Ozoo Desk and Chair, Marc Berthier, D.A.N. for Roche Bobois, 1967

By Marc Berthier

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Desk and chair from the "Ozoo" series by Marc Berthier, an innovative design created in 1967, one of the first in France to be made from molded white lacquered polyester reinforced ...

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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

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Bureau 'Ozoo' blanc de Marc Berthier pour Roche bobois
Bureau 'Ozoo' blanc de Marc Berthier pour Roche bobois

Bureau 'Ozoo' blanc de Marc Berthier pour Roche bobois

Located in Rouen, FR

Un bureau Ozoo conçu par Marc Berthier et édité par Roche Bobois.Structure monobloc en fibre de verre laquée blanche avec plateau et rangements intégrés. État : très bon état généra...

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Gerard Le Fe Fibreglass Chair for Prisunic Editions, France, circa 1970
Gerard Le Fe Fibreglass Chair for Prisunic Editions, France, circa 1970

Gerard Le Fe Fibreglass Chair for Prisunic Editions, France, circa 1970

By Prisunic

Located in London, GB

The chair is in good structural and cosmetic condition with minor signs of use and sits like a dream with our Marc Berthier Ozoo desk.  

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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

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Marc Berthier orange fiberglass Ozoo desk
Marc Berthier orange fiberglass Ozoo desk

Marc Berthier orange fiberglass Ozoo desk

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H 27.96 in W 43.31 in D 27.56 in

Marc Berthier orange fiberglass Ozoo desk

By Marc Berthier

Located in Geneva, CH

Rare Marc Berthier orange lacquered fiberglass Ozoo desk. Molded in one piece.

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Vintage 1970s French Desks

Materials

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Rare Ozoo Desk and Chair by Marc Berthier for D.A.N., France 1967
Rare Ozoo Desk and Chair by Marc Berthier for D.A.N., France 1967

Rare Ozoo Desk and Chair by Marc Berthier for D.A.N., France 1967

By Marc Berthier

Located in ROUEN, FR

Rare Ozoo desk and chair set, designed by Marc Berthier and produced by D.A.N. in 1967.

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Vintage 1960s French Space Age Desks

Materials

Fiberglass

Marc Berthier Ozoo Desk for D.A.N. Paris, France, 1967
Marc Berthier Ozoo Desk for D.A.N. Paris, France, 1967

Marc Berthier Ozoo Desk for D.A.N. Paris, France, 1967

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H 28.35 in W 43.31 in D 28.35 in

Marc Berthier Ozoo Desk for D.A.N. Paris, France, 1967

By Marc Berthier

Located in London, GB

Berthier’s designs are also held within the permanent collections of the Musée National d’Art Moderne, the Arts-Décoratifs Museum and the Fond National d’Art Contemporain in France, ...

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Vintage 1960s French Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Marc Berthier Fiberglass Desk Ozoo, France ca. 1960s by D.A.N.
Marc Berthier Fiberglass Desk Ozoo, France ca. 1960s by D.A.N.

Marc Berthier Fiberglass Desk Ozoo, France ca. 1960s by D.A.N.

By Marc Berthier

Located in Geneva, CH

Vintage White Lacquered fiberglas "Ozoo" desk by Marc Berthier produced by D.A.N. France ca.1967 Very good condition.

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Vintage 1960s French Desks

Materials

Fiberglass

Oozo Desk by Marc Berthier
Oozo Desk by Marc Berthier

Oozo Desk by Marc Berthier

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H 28.35 in W 43.31 in D 28.35 in

Oozo Desk by Marc Berthier

By Marc Berthier

Located in Dronten, NL

Beautiful tomato red fiberglass 'Ozoo' desk designed by Marc Berthier and manufactured by D.A.N., France.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Desk Designed By Marc Berthier, France
Desk Designed By Marc Berthier, France

Desk Designed By Marc Berthier, France

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H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in

Desk Designed By Marc Berthier, France

Located in Dronten, NL

Desk. Fiberglass structure. Rare variation on the Ozoo 600 | D.A.N.

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Vintage 1960s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Marc Berthier Lacquered Fiberglass Desk
Marc Berthier Lacquered Fiberglass Desk

Marc Berthier Lacquered Fiberglass Desk

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H 28.35 in W 43.31 in D 27.56 in

Marc Berthier Lacquered Fiberglass Desk

By Marc Berthier

Located in Geneva, CH

Lacquered fiberglass "Ozoo" desk by Marc Berthier Produced by D.A.N.

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Vintage 1960s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Marc Berthier for D.A.N. White Ozoo Desk, 1967
Marc Berthier for D.A.N. White Ozoo Desk, 1967

Marc Berthier for D.A.N. White Ozoo Desk, 1967

By Marc Berthier

Located in San Francisco, CA

A 1967 early production white Ozoo desk by innovative French architect and designer Marc Berthier for D.A.N.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

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Green Toddler or Child Mini Desk by Marc Berthier for OZOO, 1970
Green Toddler or Child Mini Desk by Marc Berthier for OZOO, 1970

Green Toddler or Child Mini Desk by Marc Berthier for OZOO, 1970

By Marc Berthier

Located in New York, NY

Green Toddler or Child Mini Desk by Marc Berthier for OZOO, 1970 Designed by Marc Berthier for OZOO France, 1970 Green polyester reinforced with fiberglass

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass, Plastic, Polyester

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