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Mark Brazier-Jones ‘Flightfile’ Writing Desk Limited Edition Signed & Dated 1996
Magnificent Limited Edition twentieth century Mark Brazier-Jones ‘Flightfile’ Writing Desk executed in 1996, the inset rectangular copper top covered in genuine furry cow hide, raised on tall sculptured knopped bronze cabriole legs, to the right side a bank of four polished steel drawers with brass drawer pulls in the form of wings, the back leg the designer signature incised and etched Mark Brazier-Jones 1996 14/50, patinated copper, aluminium, bronze and steel, a truly wonderful piece of art, reserve now
About: Mark Brazier-Jones was born in New Zealand in 1956 and moved to the UK at the age of 12. After earning a BA in ceramic sculpture, he found work in the emerging music video business. In the late 1970s and early ’80s, he designed and built sets for the likes of David Bowie, Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Freddy Mercury, and Elton John.
As he became enmeshed in the legendary London warehouse party scene, he developed a close friendship with both Tom Dixon and Nick Jones, members of local band Funkapolitan. The three friends started the Creative Salvage Group in 1983, later to be joined by André Dubreuil.
After a few years, Brazier-Jones moved to the countryside and returned to his ceramic roots. Soon he was sculpting furniture to be cast in bronze. He conceived his first limited-edition chair, the Wingback, in 1987; it was sold out before the start of 1988. Other standouts from Brazier-Jones’ career include the Bond Armchair (ca. 1990), San Demas Lounge (1996), and Duchess Chandelier (2010).
Brazier-Jones’s work can be found in museum’s around the world, like the Victoria & Albert in London, Museum of Art & Design in New York, and Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, as well as many important private collections.
Mark Brazier-Jones
Flightfile Desk
Bronze
Steeel
Copper
Cowhide
Limited Edition
Original
14/50
Date: 1996
Practical & Beautiful
Investment
Very good original condition, age related marks and patina
Width: 47.5” / 120cm
Depth: 30” / 76cm
Height: 30” / 76cm
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