After his initial success at the Salon
des Arts Ménagers de Paris in 1953,
Pierre Paulin began collaborating with
Thonet-France the following year,
principally designing desks and
chairs. It was then that he designed
the 'CM 141' desk, which is being
reproduced by Ligne Roset in 2008
under the name Tanis: its original
design has been scrupulously
respected, but the 'self-effacing'
finishes of the era have been
updated and enriched.
The writing surface is made from softtouch,
scratch-resistant FENIX
laminate, in black to match the black
lacquered steel base, whilst the 2
drawers are finished in natural walnut
veneer