Incredible animal shaped desk that looks like a sculpture of a Rhinoceros is not the kind of furniture you place discreetly in the corner of the room.

Rhinoceros Desk designed in 1960s by Les Lalanne, talented French artist team of François-Xavier Lalanne and Claude Lalanne.

Made of gold-patinated bronze, brass, and leather, the Rhino Desk features concealed fold-out compartments integrated into the animal’s body.

When closed, Rhinoceros Desk stands in a massive sculptural form, while the interior reveals hidden shelves and working space.

Imagine sitting down and writing letters at a desk shaped like a Rhinoceros.

Rhinoceros Desk was recently sold at Sotheby’s Important Design auction for US$16.4 million.

Standing firmly on four legs, with horn thrust forward, Rhino Desk commands attention like a mythological guardian in the middle of a modern room.

Secret world hidden inside animal’s body, writing desk disguised as a Rhino.

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