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Gampel and Stoll Elephant Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
whimsical desk with four elephants to get you through the jungle.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1980s Postmodern Table Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita
By Wakita, Shohei Mihara
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In keeping with Memphis Group-inspired designs of the 1980s, this whimsical desk or table clock use
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Kovacs Style Ceramic Duck Head Gooseneck Desk Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Great whimsical desk lamp in the manner of George Kovacs. Ceramic Duck head on a gooseneck stem
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Whimsical rustic Adirondack child’s Vanity Mirror desk and chair studio craft
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Whimsical rustic Adirondack child’s Vanity Mirror desk and chair American studio craft. Very
Category
1990s American Adirondack Desks
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 55 in W 36 in D 18 in
Whimsical Thick Lucite Whale Lighter Mid-Century Regency Modern
By Guzzini
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous thick lucite sculpted whale lighter. Add some whimsy with a touch of glam to your table top or anywhere you need a fun surprise. The lighter looks to be in good working order.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Bricks, Desk K1
By Kueng Caputo
Located in Copenhagen, DK
is a lively, highly unique, sometimes whimsical, design lexicon, rooted in minimalist forms but
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Lilith Desk and Desk Chair by Elissa Lacoste, France, 2020
By Elissa Lacoste
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elissa Lacoste's 'I Dream of Megalithic Times' series: lithic desk and desk chair. Composed of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Copper, Steel
Bricks, Shelf Desk L1
By Kueng Caputo
Located in Copenhagen, DK
is a lively, highly unique, sometimes whimsical, design lexicon, rooted in minimalist forms but
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Bricks, Desk with Lamp E1
By Kueng Caputo
Located in Copenhagen, DK
is a lively, highly unique, sometimes whimsical, design lexicon, rooted in minimalist forms but
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Gampel-Stoll Elephant Desk in Kidney Form
By Gampel-Stoll
Located in Norwalk, CT
Gampell-Stoll furniture offers the penultimate in whimsical, exotic themed furnishings. This desk
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Traveling Desk Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traveling desk box from Georgian England. With Italiante metal carrying handle and lock, hand
Category
Antique 1820s English Early Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
'Desk' by Six Dots Design surrealist metal
Located in London, GB
A unique surrealist desk that is the perfect statement piece in your office or home. Each of these
Category
2010s British Futurist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Minerva Yellow Desk-Companion
By Les First
Located in Mantova, MN
LF- The Luck of the Gods
A desk-companion, an ornament, a muse, a book-end, a talisman… LF’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greco Roman Paperweights
Materials
Stainless Steel
Minerva Red Desk-Companion
By Les First
Located in Mantova, MN
LF- The Luck of the Gods
A desk-companion, an ornament, a muse, a book-end, a talisman… LF’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greco Roman Paperweights
Materials
Stainless Steel
Minerva Celadon Desk-Companion
By Les First
Located in Mantova, MN
LF- The Luck of the Gods
A desk-companion, an ornament, a muse, a book-end, a talisman… LF’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greco Roman Paperweights
Materials
Stainless Steel
Minerva Blue Desk-Companion
Located in Mantova, MN
LF- The Luck of the Gods
A desk-companion, an ornament, a muse, a book-end, a talisman… LF’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greco Roman Paperweights
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ermes Celadon Desk-Companion
By Les First
Located in Mantova, MN
LF- The Luck of the Gods
A desk-companion, an ornament, a muse, a book-end, a talisman… LF’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greco Roman Paperweights
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ermes Yellow Desk-Companion
By Les First
Located in Mantova, MN
LF- The Luck of the Gods
A desk-companion, an ornament, a muse, a book-end, a talisman… LF’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greco Roman Paperweights
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pixel Desk by Morgan Clayhall, sculptural steel and marble
By Morgan Clayhall
Located in Toronto, CA
The Pixel Desk is designed and finish by hand in our Toronto studio
The Pixel Desk is designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Italian Baroque Style Desk Lacquered by Artist Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical charming diminutive scale Italian writing table, desk, or vanity made in the Baroque
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Hermes Pompeian Red Desk-Companion
By Les First
Located in Mantova, MN
LF- The Luck of the Gods
A desk-companion, an ornament, a muse, a book-end, a talisman… LF’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greco Roman Paperweights
Materials
Stainless Steel
19th Century English William IV Fruitwood Writing Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
edge on the border. The desk features whimsical turned and fluted legs ending with ball feet. Lovely
Category
Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Queen Anne Style Console or Desk Speckled by Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Simply stunning console table or petite writing table desk lacquer speckled by artist Ira Yeager
Category
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
sculptural writing desk as an ode to his iconic lighting collection. The tabletop is inlaid in cream shagreen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Louis Phllippe Style Oak Writing Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century writing table or desk made in the French Louis Philippe taste. Crafted from
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century Napoleon III Walnut Partner's Desk with Faux Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Napoleon III walnut partner's desk with faux leather is a stunning transitional piece
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Tyrolean Style Ornate Pine Desk or Table with Locking Drawer from Austria
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, almost folkloristic, Tyrolean style desk with pine wood frame and lower locking drawer
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
H 28.875 in W 55.25 in D 27.5 in
Very Fine Ormolu, Porcelain and Marquetry Writing Desk by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
Very fine ormolu, porcelain and marquetry writing desk by Henry Dasson
French, 1890
Height 74cm
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 29.14 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Galaxy Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Galaxy writing desk in cream shagreen, is a classic and sculptural piece with its beautifully
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 51.19 in
1960s Czech Metal School Desk
Located in High Point, NC
functional workspace or a whimsical accent piece, this school desk brings a touch of retro charm to any room.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Desks
Materials
Metal
Tiffany & Co. Figural Sterling Silver Clothes Pin Desk
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, whimsical Tiffany design!
Date:
20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used
Category
20th Century Paperweights
Materials
Silver
1980s Multicolor Stacked Desk or Mantel Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
beautiful three dimensionality. Bold contrasting colors, primary shapes, and whimsical design makes it a
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
1980s Black & White Stacked Desk or Mantel Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and beautiful three dimensionality. Bold contrasting colors, primary shapes, and whimsical design
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
1980s Yellow & Black Stacked Desk or Mantel Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and beautiful three-dimensionality. Bold contrasting colors, primary shapes, and whimsical design make
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
1980s Grey & Black Stacked Desk or Mantel Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rare and beautiful three dimensionality. Bold contrasting colors, primary shapes, and whimsical design
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Arts & Crafts Style Maple & Walnut Desk/Console, Manner of Jere Osgood
By Jere Osgood
Located in East Hampton, NY
) probably by Jere Osgood. Features a whimsical swivel drawer and is very sturdy. Actual desk height is 29
Category
Vintage 1980s American Arts and Crafts Desks
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Vintage Custom Painted Italian French Regency Style Tall Secretary Desk & Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful hand-painted vintage, two-piece secretary desk with matching chair. The pieces are
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 84 in W 40 in D 20.25 in
Rustic 19th Century Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming and rustic late 18th century country French provincial writing table or desk hand-crafted
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Hermes Le Felin Change Tray Hand Painted Porcelain Naturel
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
on the base.
Wonderful for desk or gifting.
Accompanied with signature Hermes box and ribbon.
New or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French For The Desk
English Regency Style Table Lacquer Speckled by Artist Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
whimsical splayed legs. Painstakingly lacquer painted with brown specks on a festive marigold background
Category
20th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
19th Century English Regency Style Writing Table Speckled by Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical late 19th century English mahogany drop-leaf writing table featuring a speckled lacquer
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Regence Style Trellis Parquetry Bureau Plat by François Linke, circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
three dummy drawers to the reverse, all with foliate-cast frame and handles. The sides of the desk are
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 31.11 in W 66.93 in D 37.8 in
Solid Brass Polished Screw Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A heavy and over sized Polished brass Screw. The piece is quite attractive and ready for any desk
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Antique French Paper Clip
Located in Tampa, FL
A very whimsical antique French brass paper clip in the form of a hand.
Category
Antique 1890s French Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Vintage Art Deco Ceramic and Bakelite "Dog" Catch-All
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage art deco ceramic and bakelite "whimsical dog" catch-all, circa 1940s. The piece
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Ceramic, Bakelite
19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
era. Add a touch of sporting elegance to your desk. This inkwell is a testament to the artistry and
Category
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 4.5 in W 3 in D 4 in
19th Century Inkwell "Child in Drum"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Inkwell "Child in Drum". Whimsical design. Glass lined inkwell interior with attached
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Solid Bronze Apple Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical Bronze Apple Sculpture
Green Tone Patina with Darker Bronze Accents
Paperweight or
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair Polka Dot Deluxe
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
This whimsical Eero Saarinen for Knoll side chair was just reupholstered in our Connecticut
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Dreadful Dreams Set of 2 Red Journals
By Giannini
Located in Milan, IT
, naturally tanned, full-grain leather cover features a whimsical bat motif and the words Dreadful Dreams in
Category
2010s Italian Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Leather and Chrome Swivel Chair
By Gardner Leaver, Maison Jansen, Steelcase, George Mulhauser
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
. Swivels 360 with ease. This is a very solid heavy chair and built to last. Has whimsical lines and sure to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Crumpled WSJ / Newspaper Paperweight by Designer Tibor Kalman for M & Co. / MOMA
By MOMA Museum New York
Located in San Diego, CA
exchange newsprint, hand-crumpled, and wrapped around a steel weight. Whimsical and chic! The piece is
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Acrylic
H 3.5 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
Antique Swiss Black Forest Dog Inkwell Pen Store
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
different pieces such as hat stands, tables and whimsical figures. Black Forest products can also be seen
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Wood
Antique English Officers Horse Hoof Inkstand
Located in Forney, TX
Rare, unusual, and decorative, this interesting specimen makes for a fascinating curiosity, whimsical
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Iron
Vintage Sculptural Pawn Shape Brass Paperweight Made in England
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and whimsical brass paperweight that adds personality and style to your office or décor
Category
Vintage 1980s British Post-Modern Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Giant Golfball, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Whimsical desktop object or paperweight. Very heavy and well made. Great piece of art in good vintage
Category
Vintage 1980s American Paperweights
Materials
Paint, Plastic
Vintage Sterling Silver Paperweight / Model of Pig
By William Comyns & Sons 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sterling silver pig ornament/paper weight has been realistically modelled in the form of a whimsical pig
Category
1990s English Paperweights
Materials
Sterling Silver
Giant Bayer Pill Pop Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Whimsical desktop object or paperweight. Black felted bottom. Great piece of art in good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1970s American Paperweights
Materials
Plaster, Paint
Franz Bergmann, Viennese Bronze & Marble Erotic Sculptural Vide Poche, ca. 1900
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
of the world-famous Viennese foundry of Franz Xavier Bergmann, this exquisite desk-size gray
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modernist Limited Edition Baccarat Art Glass Snake Paperweight
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
, aquamarine, and canary yellow, this is both a whimsical and beautiful objet d'art reflecting the very highest
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Lucite
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