Vitra Compas Direction Desk | Holloways of Ludlow

The Vitra Compas Direction Desk, designed by Jean Prouvé in 1953, reflects the designer’s mastery of structural clarity and balance. Its elegantly splayed, tapered legs take inspiration from the hinged arms of a compass, or “le compas” in French, giving the desk both its name and its distinctive visual lightness. This compact and well-proportioned piece embodies Prouvé’s principle of functional beauty, blending architectural precision with refined craftsmanship. It is perfectly suited to the modern home office or study where both form and purpose are valued.

The tabletop is crafted from solid wood in a choice of natural oak with an oiled finish, dark oak treated with hard-wax oil, or rich American walnut with an oiled finish. Each surface highlights the natural grain of the timber, while the bent sheet steel base is powder-coated for durability and contrast. The Compas Direction Desk’s combination of industrial materials and organic warmth captures Prouvé’s timeless approach to modern design, robust, honest, and enduring. A true design classic, it continues to bring refined functionality to contemporary workspaces.

For further leg colour options, please contact sales@hollowaysofludlow.com

About your delivery

We aim to get your items to you as soon as possible.
For regular sized packages we use an overnight courier company, usually either DPD or APC.
For oversized, heavy or awkward packages a more bespoke delivery service will be provided.
Once your order has been despatched, you will receive a tracking link by email so you can follow your delivery to your door.
Free Delivery offer only applies to UK mainland purchases. We reserve the right to make additional charges for overseas deliveries and for remote parts of the UK, including Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Northern Ireland, Shetland, and the Highlands.

What happens when I order?

If your order is in stock, you should have your item(s) within 3-5 days of placing your order, but please note there can be a small increase in delivery time during busy periods.
Free Click & Collect is available from all of our showroom locations and from our warehouse in Ludlow. This can be selected as an option within our checkout. PLEASE NOTE: Stock is not held in our stores and your order will need to be transferred from our warehouse to the relevant store - this can take 4-8 days. For in stock items, the fastest way to receive your order is to have it delivered directly to you.

Returns

All goods can be returned within 30 days of delivery if they do not meet your requirements.
Returned goods must be returned with all parts, packaging, and instructions in perfect condition for a refund to be issued.
The customer is responsible for selecting a suitable means of returning the goods to us. For any questions, please contact: customerservice@hollowaysofludlow.com
Once we receive your order a refund can take up to 14 days to be visable in your account.

For more information, please view our full Delivery & Returns page.