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Rorimer Brooks Art Deco Moderne lacquered bookcase Writing desk with chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
Manufactured by obscure Rorimer Brooks co. of Cleveland Ohio . Art Deco or Moderne Writing desk in
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks

Materials

Wood

Restored Gothic Revival Desk Side Bookcases Drawer Writing Slope Pugin Gillows
By Pugin, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
partner desk with top drawer writing slope and side bookcases made by either Gillows of Lancaster or Pugin
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Antique 1840s English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Bamboo Style Desk w/ Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large desk unit and chair are made with a bamboo style wood. Great detailing and ample storage
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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Bamboo Style Desk w/ Bookcase
Bamboo Style Desk w/ Bookcase
H 95 in W 64.75 in D 24.25 in
Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish desk, circa 1960's. Robust work surface! Finished on both sides, if placed in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 59 in D 32 in
Danish Modern Teak Desk with Bookcase
Located in North Hollywood, CA
showcase books and decorations. This desk with integrated bookcase is more than just a piece of furniture
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Desk with Bookcase
Danish Modern Teak Desk with Bookcase
H 28.5 in W 53 in D 28.75 in
19th Century Roll Top Desk & Bookcase
Located in Naples, FL
This desk is sure to impress with its antique charm. The roll top and bookcase provide ample
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Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Rare Italian Maple Midcentury Desk with Bookcase
By Associazione Artigiana Canturini del Mobile
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian desk made of glossy lacquered maple wood with a light blue finish from the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Early Georgian Chippendale Bureau Bookcase Desk in Carved Mahogany
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dorking, GB
-Makers Director. Ref CV111 Desk and Bookcase. This bookcase was made about 1770 from early and heavy
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Antique Late 17th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

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

Swedish Art Moderne Black Writing Desk with Zebra Hide Insert
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous black lacquered writing desk with bookcase and lockable cabinet on front and curved
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Wood

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Floating-Top Teak Desk with Bookcase by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Miami, FL
A stylish and modern teak executive desk with floating top designed and made in Denmark by Dyrlund
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique French Carved Secretary Petite Desk Barley Twist Walnut Bookcase
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Carved Secretary Petite Writing Desk Barley Twist Louis XIII. Direct from
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Antique 1890s French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk With Bookcases
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table with built-in
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Writing Desk From Frank Lloyd Wright's DeRhodes House
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table with built-in bookcases
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Cork

Fine Palermo Inlaid Burled Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Walnut. Inlaid. 2 piece. Top piece has 2 doors containing two shelves. Bottom piece has a pull down door containing 6 drawers and slots. 3 drawers. Metal hardware. Bottom piece measu...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Tineo Wood and Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
companion to an ExCentric 2.0 Credenza Sideboard or the ExCentric 2.0 Bookcase. The desk has two drawers
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Ebony Macassar Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
companion to an ExCentric 2.0 Credenza Sideboard or the ExCentric 2.0 Bookcase. The desk has two drawers
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
ExCentric 2.0 Credenza Sideboard or the ExCentric 2.0 Bookcase. The desk has two drawers, discrete cabling
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Home Office Accent Writing Executive Desk Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made in walnut wood and brushed brass. The desk has
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1790 George III Library writing desk
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk with Built-In Bookcases
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table with built-in
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Floating Teak Desk Bookcase File Drawer Key Mint!
By Arne Vodder
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern floating teak desk bookcase file drawer key MINT! Super clean!
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Fine Antique George III circa 1820 Metamorphic Library Desk into Bookcase Ladder
Located in GB
metamorphic library desk / writing table which converts into a library bookcase ladder Please note the
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Antique 1820s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Rare Victorian Holland and Sons Double Sided Hardwood Partner Desk Writing Table
By Holland & Sons
Located in GB
Son’s mahogany double sided library table or partner desk fully stamped. A very rare and luxury desk
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1840 POLLARD OAK BROWN LEATHER TOP WRiTING LIBRARY TABLE DESK
By Holland & Sons
Located in GB
original Circa 1840 Pollard Oak Library writing table or desk with Chestnut Brown leather writing surface
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Danish 8 Drawer Teak Desk with Bookcase Back, 1960s
Located in Chesham, GB
Design Period - 1960 to 1969 Country of Manufacture - Denmark Style - Mid-Century Detailed Condition - Good with minimal defects. Restoration and Damage Details - Light wear cons...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk
By George Montague Ellwood
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood (1875-1955) for J.S. Henry An oak writing desk with sloping pen compartment
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Italian Mid-Century Desk with Bookcase in Maple Wood Ico Parisi Style , 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A particular and very useful by Permanente Mobili Cantù Mid-Century Modern desk with bookcase in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

British Campaign Writing Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare early 19th century rosewood campaign desk displays exquisite beauty and remarkable design
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Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

British Campaign Writing Table
British Campaign Writing Table
H 46.75 in W 38.88 in D 19.63 in
Olivewood Writing Table by Wright and Mansfield
By Wright and Mansfield
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This freestanding writing table has a rectangular leather inset top surmounted by a gallery with an
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Antique 1860s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Pivot Desk by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
several elements: desk, bookcase, two console - angular and free standing - a storage unit and a small
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pivot Desk by SEM
Pivot Desk by SEM
H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 59.06 in
Pivot Desk by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
several elements: desk, bookcase, two console - angular and free standing - a storage unit and a small
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pivot Desk by SEM
Pivot Desk by SEM
H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 59.06 in
Free-Form Desk Set, 1960
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Desk, bookcase and tripod chair in solid mahogany, Circa 1960. The trestle desk has a 5 cm thick
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Free-Form Desk Set, 1960
Free-Form Desk Set, 1960
H 29.69 in W 60.24 in D 20.87 in
1960s Desk, Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic freestanding desk from the 1960s by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard. High-quality corpus in teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

 1960s Desk, Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
 1960s Desk, Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
H 28.75 in W 50.79 in D 26.78 in
Desk Model Nr. 75, Omann Jun.
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic freestanding desk model Nr. 75 from the 1960s by Omann Jun. High-quality corpus in teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

 Desk Model Nr. 75, Omann Jun.
 Desk Model Nr. 75, Omann Jun.
H 74 in W 153 in D 80 in
Danish Modern Executive Freestanding Rosewood Desk, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Executive Freestanding Rosewood Desk, 1960s. Elegant and stylish double sided writing
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

H.P. Hansen Danish Modern Teak Desk
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Mid-Century Danish Modern teak desk with bookcase front. Three drawers on the left and two drawers
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

H.P. Hansen Danish Modern Teak Desk
H.P. Hansen Danish Modern Teak Desk
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
Arne Vodder Executive Teak Desk for Sibast Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
, the back side has two small bookcase cubies . The perfect desk for home or office because of it's
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Diminutive George III Walnut Block Front Slant Front Bureau Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Slant Front secretary Bureau Bookcase Cabinet in great vintage condition. Restored throughout to the
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Antique Mid-19th Century American George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Bronze Brera Desk by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Brera desk by Marcos Zanuso Jr Materials: Bronze Structure. Desk with drawer. Base in bronze
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Bronze Brera Desk by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Bronze Brera Desk by Marcos Zanuso Jr
H 30.32 in W 47.25 in D 25.6 in
Chromed Brera Desk by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood brera desk by Marcos Zanuso Jr Materials: Chromed structure. Desk with drawer. Base in bronze
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Chromed Brera Desk by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Chromed Brera Desk by Marcos Zanuso Jr
H 30.32 in W 47.25 in D 25.6 in
Classic freestanding desk in teak by Tibergaard, 1960s
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic freestanding desk from the 1960s by Tibergaard. High-quality corpus in teak veneer with six
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Cubist Art Deco Desk in Mahogany - Barcelona, 1930
Located in Girona, ES
Cubist Art Deco desk with flame mahogany veneer. Six drawers and a door opening on the front, a
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Danish Freestanding Teak Desk with Floating Top, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
teak writing desk. Unusual shape where the floating desk top rest on six solid teak pillars on the twin
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Pigeon Hole Desk, France/India 1957
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
most celebrated furniture designs for the administrative buildings in the city. The PJ-BU-02-A desk
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Vintage 1950s Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Albini’s model 80 desk combines glass, steel and wood which resulted in a minimalistic balance. The desk
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk
Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk
H 27.37 in W 43.31 in D 26.38 in
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Located in Forney, TX
/ writing stand. The top then morphing into a stepped back bookcase shelf with raised partial gallery, over
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar

Brazilian Rosewood Executive Desk attrib to Arne Vodder /Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Buffalo, NY
Richly grained Brazilian rosewood desk ,,made in Denmark attributed to Arne Vodder, Featuring 6
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s. High-end freestanding executive
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Italian Olive Burl Wood Cabriole Leg Bombay Drop Front Secretary with Bookcase
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very fine craftsmanship Italian made burl wood drop front secretary.
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20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Olive, Burl

William Pahlmann Four-Drawer Walnut Desk with Integral Bookshelf
By William Pahlmann
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut desk by William Pahlmann with four drawers and front shelf. Unusual base of large
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

"Optimum" Walnut Desk Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'
By Stephane Lebrun, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, small tables, writing desks, console tables, bedside tables, chairs, bookcases, dressers, cabinets
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Stickley Brothers Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Newly Restored
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak writing desk or library table with
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Arts & Crafts Pedestal Desk by Alexander J. Kropholler, 1890s
By Alexander J. Kropholler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Arts & Crafts pedestal desk. Design by Alexander J. Kropholler
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Antique 1890s Dutch Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table with built-in
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Stylish Sophisticates Walnut Desk and Chair Lubberts & Mulder for Tomlinson
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning 1950s walnut desk by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, from the Sophisticates
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency burlwood laminate saber leg tall secretary desk display curio bookcase
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Late 20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Laminate, Burl

Rare Paul Frankl Skyscraper Desk / Bench, Art Deco, Modernist, Cubist
By Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning and rare bookcase desk and cork top seat designed and manufactured by Paul Frankl, I
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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Bookcase Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bookcase writing desk for your home. Each bookcase writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and walnut. There are many kinds of the bookcase writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A bookcase writing desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Georgian or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bookcase writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Associazione Artigiana Canturina del Mobile, Arne Vodder and Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bookcase Writing Desk?

Prices for a bookcase writing desk start at $575 and top out at $29,799 with the average selling for $2,950.
Questions About Bookcase Writing Desk
  • 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.