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Fine French 1930s Desk Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco stained beech armchair.        
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood

Fine French 1930s Desk Chair
Fine French 1930s Desk Chair
H 32.68 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Fine French 1930s Desk Chair Attributed to Alfred Porteneuve
By Alfred Porteneuve
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco patinated beech armchair attributed to Alfred Porteneuve.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood, Leather

1930s Wolfgang Hoffmann Desk for Howell
By Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Oakland, CA
Wonderful 1930s desk designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell. Son of renowned designer and
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Vintage 1930s American Bauhaus Desks

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Enamel, Steel, Chrome

Fine French Art Deco Maple Desk Armchair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French 1930s desk chair in solid maple with bronze details.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Bronze

Fine French Art Deco Maple Desk Armchair
Fine French Art Deco Maple Desk Armchair
H 39.38 in W 23.04 in D 27.17 in
Fine French Art Deco Beech Wood Desk Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French 1930s desk armchair in solid stained beech wood with flat arms.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Fine French Art Deco Beech Wood Desk Chair
Fine French Art Deco Beech Wood Desk Chair
H 29.53 in W 24.61 in D 24.41 in
Mid Century Erpe Desk Lamp Belgium Vintage Industrial
Located in Lincoln, GB
Superb original 1930's desk lamp marked Erpe to the enamel shade. Belgium, 1930's.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Table Lamps

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Enamel, Steel, Iron

Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Table Lamp, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly styled and totally original 1930s desk lamp. The black
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Model 0408 Table Lamp by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 0408 Table Lamp by Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1930s. Desk
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Model 0408 Table Lamp by Fontana Arte
Model 0408 Table Lamp by Fontana Arte
H 9 in W 17.5 in D 4.5 in
Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann Desk, France 1930's
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
A dévoré oak desk by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, with a tan leather top and small drawer to the front
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

French Provencial Style Desk, C. 1930’s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Provencal style desk standing on four cabriole legs with rams head feet. The desk has five
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Art Deco Desk Set in Portoro Marble, 1930's
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
An inkwell, a mail buffer and a pad with ink blotting paper. Manufactured in France during 1930's
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets

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Marble, Steel

Art Deco Desk Set in Portoro Marble, 1930's
Art Deco Desk Set in Portoro Marble, 1930's
H 4.73 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in
1930´s Art Deco "Minister" Desk, Double Sided, Mottled Mahogany - Barcelona
Located in Girona, ES
Art Deco "Minister" desk, double sided in solid wood with mottled mahogany veneer, base with
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Art Deco Desk and Chair, Parchment Top, Vittorio Valabrega, Italy, 1930's
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Austin, TX
Valabrega, a hard to find Art Deco designer, Italy, 1930's. Measures: Chair: 31" H x 22.5" W x 20" D, Seat
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Goatskin

Bauhaus Era Kneehole Desk Attr. Thonet, Europe, 1930's
By Thonet
Located in Austin, TX
blotter surface. Eastern Europe, 1930's.
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Early 20th Century European Bauhaus Desks

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut, Maple

French Provincial Writing Desk 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century painted French Provincial style desk. The desk stands on four cabriole legs that
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Fully restored Large ART DECO writing desk, 1930´s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This ART DECO writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. The table has a
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

1930's Modernist Desk by Jindrich Halabala for UP Brno
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brno, CZ
An original Modernist desk from the 1930s. This piece has a dignified design with stylish
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Fully restored Large ART DECO writing desk, 1930´s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This ART DECO writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. The table has a
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood, Walnut

1930s "Record" desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Luxurious “Record” desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, with birch root top and sides and framed with
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Zebra Wood

1930´s Art Deco Desk Chair in Solid Oak, leather - Belgium
Located in Girona, ES
Art Deco desk armchair, solid oak wood and oak veneer, french polish, restored seat with leather
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Oak

1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique oak, slant front secretary made by Larkin. Measures 30.5" in width x 16" in depth x 46.5" in height. Good vintage condition with three functional drawers. Some wear and tear ...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk
1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk
H 46.5 in W 30.5 in D 16 in
Art Deco Desk With Leather Top, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Large Art Deco Desk with a dark brown leather top and a small compartment with a hinged lid that is
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Wooden Art Deco Desk with Drawers, 1930s
Located in Brussels, BE
Wooden Art Deco Desk with Drawers, 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Wooden Art Deco Desk with Drawers, 1930s
Wooden Art Deco Desk with Drawers, 1930s
H 30.71 in W 76.38 in D 35.04 in
Art Deco Lacquered Calendar Desk Set, Two Inkwells With Retractable Lids 1930's
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Elegant Art Deco 1930's Monochrome Desk Set. Befit With Two Engine Turned Inkwells with Glass
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desk Sets

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Chrome

Italian 1930's Writing Table / Desk, for Banca Del Popolo, Trapani
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1930's writing table made for Banca Del Popolo, Trapani. The rectangular surface is
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Remarkable Art Deco French Streamline Executive Desk C. 1930’s
Located in Bernville, PA
Remarkable French Art Deco Streamline executive desk. Simple chrome accents on the base complements
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Chrome

Superb Parchment Covered Desk by Primavera, Art Deco, France, 1930's
By Primavera
Located in Paris, FR
wich occupy the full length and depth of the desk, each with a middle separator. France, 1930's
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks

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Chrome

Bauhaus Tubular Steel and Wood Desk, Germany, 1930s
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Bauhaus tubular steel and wood desk, made in Germany, 1930s. Date of manufacture: 1930s Origin
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bucherer Stone and Metal Art Deco Desk Clock with Original Dial 1930's
By Bucherer
Located in Long Beach, CA
and Nickel Finished Metal CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 6 Inches X 6 Inches MOVEMENT
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Stone, Nickel

Vintage Functionalist Desk by Alvar Aalto, Artek, Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk by Alvar Aalto made from birch with original green top. Lovely, clean lines. Neat size, small
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Asprey London, Art Deco Agate Stone Desk Clock One of One 1930's
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Long Beach, CA
impressive clock looks great on a desk whether it faces you or the other person seated at your desk. Asprey
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Agate

Juvenia New Old Stock Leather Bound "Book Clock" for a Desk 1930's
By Juvenia
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Leather and Gilt CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 1 3/4 Inches by 2 Inches MOVEMENT
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Vintage 1930s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Desk with Leather Chair, Rosewood Veneer, France, 1930s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Regensburg, DE
Top Class original french Art Deco Executive Desk with original leather swivel armchair from France
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Original 1930's Heal's of London Burr Walnut Writing Desk
By Heal's
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco writing desk by Heal's of London. Burr walnut veneered with figured walnut banding and
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks

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Walnut

Modern Oak and Iron Boomerang Form Desk, France, circa 1930s
Located in Norwalk, CT
A real statement piece, this French early modernism desk features a boomerang shaped top in solid
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Vintage 1930s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Tiffany & Co. Stone and Metal Desk Clock with Original Dial and Hands, 1930's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Nickle, Brass, Stone CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 12 Length X 17 Diameter MOVEMENT
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Stone, Brass, Nickel

1930's Architect's Table with Drawer
Located in Dallas, TX
1930's wood architects table with stone inlay and drawer for drawing and drafting supplies
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Vintage 1930s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Desk Set in Elegant Art Deco from 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A very elegant desk set in art deco probably from 1930s or earlier. The desk set is made of
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Desk Sets

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Brass

Desk Set in Elegant Art Deco from 1930s
Desk Set in Elegant Art Deco from 1930s
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H 2.96 in W 12.41 in D 4.34 in
Gray Painted Desk in the Style of Gustavian from the 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Gray Painted Desk, Reflecting Gustavian Elegance from the 1930s: A timeless piece that
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Functionalist Birch Desk by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1930s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking desk by Alvar Aalto, made from birch in a compact functionalist design. Drawers to the
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Sculptural Tripod Desk Chair 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Sculptural Tripod Desk Chair 1930s. Great industrial desk chair with a very distinct sculptural
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Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Tripod Desk Chair 1930s
Sculptural Tripod Desk Chair 1930s
H 35.83 in W 16.15 in D 18.51 in
Ladies roller blind writing desk, 1930s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This so-called “American” roller blind desk was made in Bohemia in the 1930s. It is made of beech
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Beech, Plywood

Circa 1930's Waring & Gillow Ltd Lancaster Oak Desk on Bun Legs & Seven Drawers
By Waring & Gillow
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this beautiful Waring & Gillow circa 1930's oak desk, dressing
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Oak

Functionalist Desk Czech Bauhaus Tubular Steel, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This functionalist desk, with a construction of bent tubular steel was made in Czech Republic
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Bucherer Stone and Metal Art Deco Desk Clock with Original Dial 1930's
By Bucherer
Located in Long Beach, CA
and Nickel Finished Metal CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 6 Inches X 6 Inches MOVEMENT
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories

Spanish Desk and Stool in Oak with Green Blue Patina, 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Industrial Desk and Stool, Oak, Spain, 1930s A lovely set composed by an industrial desk with Art
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20th Century Spanish Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Pine, Wood

Walnut Desk by Vittorio Valabrega, Italy, 1930s
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Rivoli, IT
Beautiful wooden desk made by the designer and cabinetmaker Vittorio Valabrega. Small drawer under
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Nutwood

Walnut Desk by Vittorio Valabrega, Italy, 1930s
Walnut Desk by Vittorio Valabrega, Italy, 1930s
H 30.32 in W 61.82 in D 33.86 in
Cartier European Watch & Clock Co. Gilded Art Deco Chiming Desk Clock 1930's
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Gilt Brass and Bronze with Beveled Glass Lens CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories

Longines Gilded Brass Art Deco 8 Day Desk Clock with Power Reserve From 1930's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Gilded Brass CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 3 1/2 X 2 1/2 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Asprey London, Art Deco Agate Stone Desk Clock One of One 1930's
By Asprey London
Located in Long Beach, CA
. This impressive clock looks great on a desk whether it faces you or the other person seated at your
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories

American Designer, Desk Chair, Chrome Metal, Mohair, USA, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable chome metal and beige mohair desk chair designed and produced in the US, 1930s.  21.5
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Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

J.E. Caldwell by Mimo Deco Asian Themed Enameled Pocket Desk Clock circa 1930's
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 14kt Yellow Gold and Kiln Fired Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 1.25 X 1.50
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold, Enamel

1930s French Art Deco Desk in Black Lacquer with Nickeled Metal Applications
Located in Ulm, DE
Desk Piano lacquer, black high gloss Metal applications, freshly nickel-plated Non-functional
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1930s, Italian Art Deco Desk Writing Table Four Drawers in Blond Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Italian Art Deco desk writing table four drawers in blond walnut, wax polished, rubber top
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

French Art Deco Black Lacquered Executive Desk, 1930s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stunning French desk from the 1930s with an elegant design characterized by linear and symmetrical
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Tiffany & Co. Stone and Metal Desk Clock with Original Dial and Hands, 1930's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Nickel, Brass, Stone CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 12 Length X 17 Diameter MOVEMENT
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories

Antique Roller Blind Writing Desk Jerry, 1930s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This so-called “American” roller blind desk was made in Bohemia by Jerry company in the 1930s. It
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Mid-20th Century Czech American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early Bauhaus "B21" desk / side table in black stained wood with chromed tubular
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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Asymmetric Rounded 1930s French Art Deco Desk in Black Lacquer with Special Lock
Located in Ulm, DE
Desk Piano lacquer, black high gloss Special feature: the lock sits in the body, not in the drawers
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1930s Shreve and Company Art Deco Desk Clock
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
, 5" Tall, 2 1/4" Deep WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. An asset on anyone's desk. This
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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1930s Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1930s desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every 1930s desk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a 1930s desk, we have 4034 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1930s desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A 1930s desk, designed in the Art Deco, mid-century modern or industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1930s desk over the years, but those crafted by Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell and JAZ are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1930s Desk?

A 1930s desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,917, while the lowest priced sells for $42 and the highest can go for as much as $300,000.
Questions About 1930s Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A Murphy desk is a wall-mounted desk that folds out to provide a work surface for a laptop, tablet, documents, and other items. It is a great solution if you have a little space or don't require a full desk every day. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murphy desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A kidney desk is a desk that has a curvy top that is similar in shape to a human kidney. Many kidney desks are very ornate, showing off details like vellum-lined tabletops and parquetry inlay. Shop a selection of kidney desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To date a desk, first look for any stamps or labels that tell you the name of the company that produced it. You can then use the maker information to research the piece using trusted online resources. In some cases, you may even find a manufacturing date on the piece. If you have difficulty determining how old a piece is, seek help from a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A console desk is a high, narrow table called a console table that can double as a desk. It is often used by people who work from home in a communal space, such as a hallway or a living room, as a workspace. Some console tables feature built-in storage, like drawers or shelves. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of console tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A kneehole desk refers to the type of desk that has a recessed, or “knee hole,” underneath between sets of drawers. The design leaves ample room for your legs when you are in a seated position. Shop a selection of antique kneehole desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bed desk — or lap desk — is a type of desk that is primarily designed for use in bed or for other similar circumstances. It generally offers a flat work surface with enough room for a laptop, mouse and a notebook.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A peninsula desk is a two-sided desk, with each side designed with one long drawer. This functional desk makes working with a partner easy. You can shop a collection of peninsula desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A hutch is a set of cabinets or shelves placed on top of a desk. Hutches can also be found on counters, drawers, and even cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A desk tray is a storage solution used to tidy up desktop work areas. Normally, they are flat rectangular trays with raised sides, and their proportions make them ideal for storing stacked papers. Some trays have more than one tier to separate incoming and outgoing paperwork. You'll find a variety of antique and vintage desk trays on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A waterfall desk is a desk that features rounded corners. This term comes from the idea that this stylistic feature makes it seem as if the lines of the desk flow like a waterfall. The waterfall style emerged during the 1930s and 40s. Find a range of waterfall desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    An executive desk is a desk often found in the offices of C-suite executives and other professionals. Compared to a standard writing desk, an executive desk is typically larger. Many feature ornate details and/or rare materials, like exotic hardwoods. Although designs vary, most executive desks have a pedestal design with a center space that provides legroom positioned between stacked drawers. Find a diverse assortment of desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A modular desk is one composed of components. Unlike a standard desk that consists of a single piece, a modular desk features pieces that you can mix and match to create your own custom workspace. For example, a maker may offer a variety of desktops, pedestals and storage units, such as filing drawers, open shelves and specialized shelving for computer towers and peripherals. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of desks.