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What is a live EDGE desk?

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What is a live EDGE desk?
A live-edge desk is a desk in which the original gnarled shape of the edge of a tree beneath its bark is not sawed off, but it is preserved carefully for a raw look. Unlike traditionally finished desks, a live-edge desk brings the natural lines of the tree into the living space, creating the illusion of being outside within. Find a variety of live-edge desks on 1stDibs today.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Industrial Live Edge Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Absolutely fantastic writing desk, seamlessly blending nature and machine. A sturdy live edge slab
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Fantastic Live Edge Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A superb vintage desk made of solid live edge slab on four hair pin legs. Delicate and rugged with
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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Reclaimed Wood

1970s Live Edge Walnut Waterfall Desk Inspiration George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Custom Desk in natural Walnut wood, Live edge Waterfall Form, inspiration George Nakashima. Desk
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Modern Live-Edge Walnut Desk with Figured Maple Pencil Drawer
By Drake Stuedemann
Located in Seneca, IL
Writing is a process of inspiration, so shouldn't your desk inspire? The Taper Desk is a
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2010s American Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Modern Live Edge Paul Evans Style Executive Desk
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish modern live edge Paul Evans style executive desk Offered is a super cool Mid
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1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Beautiful live Edge Cherry Desk - In The Manner of George Nakashima
Located in Peekskill, NY
sides cut square and a live edge front. The top has 4 wood butterfly joints in the style of Nakashima
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

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