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La Vuelta Desk by Perry King & Santiago Miranda for Akaba

Perry King, Santiago Miranda / Akaba

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An iconic and rare postmodern La Vuelta desk, designed by Perry King & Santiago Miranda for Akaba in the 1980s. Celebrated for its signature bicycle-fork legs, it blends sculptural industrial flair with museum-level design heritage.

An exceptional and highly collectible piece of 1980s postmodern design, the La Vuelta desk was conceived by the renowned designer duo Perry King and Santiago Miranda for the Spanish manufacturer Akaba. First presented in Milan in 1987, this design instantly captured attention with its witty and striking leg construction, which cleverly mimics the form of bicycle forks. Named after the famous Spanish cycling race, Vuelta a España, the desk turns a utilitarian automotive element into a bold decorative statement. Crafted with a substantial organic-grained top, contrasted with a black modesty panel and supported by a combination of black-lacquered and gleaming chrome-plated metalwork, the desk exudes a distinct sculptural presence. Its playful yet rigorous aesthetic clearly echoes the radical design movements and Memphis-adjacent ideologies of the era. Similar examples of the La Vuelta series are held in the permanent collection of the Museu del Disseny de Barcelona, underlining its significance in European industrial design history. In good vintage condition, the piece shows minor signs of wear and age-appropriate surface marks that enhance its authentic character. A true conversation piece for a sophisticated study or a curated contemporary living space.

Origin

Spain, 1980s

Dimensions

W 88 × H 75 × L 198 cm

Materials

Wood, Chrome, Metal

Condition

Vintage condition with minor surface wear and small scratches consistent with age and use.