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Pierre Jeanneret Style Mid-Century 'Student' Compass Desk, India 1960's
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Undocumented but very much in the style of Pierre Jeanneret Style Mid-Century 'Student' Compass
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Mid-Century Teak 'Student' Compass Desk
Located in London, GB
A scarce 'student' desk by Pierre Jeanneret.
Formed from teak.
India, c1960s.
Compass
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Compass Writing Desk Bureau by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990
Located in London, GB
The compass desk was designed by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990. One of Pedro
Category
1990s Spanish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Cherry
H 43.31 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
Compass Writing Desk Bureau by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
The compass desk was designed by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990. He studies at
Category
1990s European Post-Modern Desks
Materials
Cherry
H 43.31 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
Prouve Inspired Writing Desk with Compass Legs by Marko
By Marko, Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve Inspired industrial writing desk by Marko. Formica top with blue enameled metal compass legs
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Erik Kirkegaard 1960s Danish Rosewood Desk Chair
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in London, GB
Erik Kirkegaard - Compass Desk Chair, c1960s
A rare and highly sought-after desk chair by Erik
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out surface, featuring an inlaid compass rose
Located in Cesena, FC
Elegant Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out writing surface, inlaid on the top with a compass rose
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Maple
H 31.5 in W 43.71 in D 22.84 in
Jean Prouvé Compass Direction Desk Limited RAW Steel and Natural Oak by Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Jean Prouvé Compass direction desk in natural oak and clear lacquered steel for Vitra. Originally
Category
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
Compass Table by Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Compass Table by Jean Prouvé, c. 1950's, France
L 47.25" x W 30.75" x H 27.75"
FDV11559
*Wear
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Travelling Cartographer's Compass Set, English, Drawing Instruments
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage travelling cartographer's compass set. An English, brass drawing instrument case
Category
Mid-20th Century British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
H 0.79 in W 5.52 in D 2.76 in
Compass and Accessories Box Complete with Key, circa France, 1920
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming compass box complete with its key.
Wooden box marked on the inside "Compas Supérieurs
Category
Early 20th Century French Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
Located in IT
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
Measures: cm H 103 x W 52 x closed D 9. Open D 59 cm
This
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Fine French 1950s Leather Covered Desk and Chairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Adnet (1900 - 1984) - A fine French mid-century leather-covered curved desk with patinated
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Signed Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By Gustav Stickley
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
H 28 in W 48 in D 29.38 in
Jean Prouvé Compas Direction Desk in Natural Oak and Black Metal for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Compas Direction desk in natural oak and black metal for Vitra. Originally designed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Steel, Metal
H 28.75 in W 49.25 in D 23.5 in
Italian Design : Fully Restored 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a rare find from the 1950s, this desk chair embodies iconic Italian design. Crafted
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
1960s Jefferson 500 Chrome Desk Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by a ship's compass, the Jefferson 500 is a perfect Space Age desk clock design with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Rotating Desk Clock with Weather Instruments
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Solid brass Art Deco era desk clock with 8 days movement, with a thermometer, barometer, hygrometer
Category
20th Century North American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Copper
Nautical themed Desk Compendium Industrial rotating Globe Clock
Located in London, GB
A combined timepiece, weather station and globe desk piece industrial clock. Constructed of onyx
Category
Antique 1880s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Original Pierre Jeanneret Partners Desk from the Offices of Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Pierre Jeanneret 'X' Leg Desk from the Offices of Chandigarh, India Designed by Le
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 28 in W 45.25 in D 30.38 in
Pierre Jeanneret X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An original Pierre Jeanneret X frame teak and leather Administrative Desk from the Civic buildings
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.93 in W 54.34 in D 26.38 in
Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend Cirkel, 1959
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
rotary knobs, this table is in very good condition seen its age.
Dark Brown coated, compass, pyramid
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 37.41 in D 35.44 in
Wim Rietveld Pyramid table black Ahrend de Cirkel 1960
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
design was roughly inspired by the Compass table by Jean Prouve but this table was more thought after
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Drawing Tools, WH Harling, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
compass, roller beam fittings and pointers with other accessories
Maker's name to the interior for W.H
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass, Nickel
H 1.97 in W 11.03 in D 6.3 in
Vintage Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Tools, Lotter, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Set comprising 8 pieces
Spring bow compass, extendable beam compass and accessories
Set within a
Category
Mid-20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 10.63 in D 4.53 in
Vintage Scholar's Instrument Set, English, Nickel Steel, Draughtsman's Tool Case
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Comprehensive scholarly set of tools and accessories, comprising 9 pieces in total
Pair of compass dividers with
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Cartographer's Instruments, Riefler, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
well
Comprehensive set of instruments with 14 pieces
A trio of compass, 3 ruling pens and 3 bow
Category
Early 20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 10.83 in D 4.34 in
Vintage Instrument Set, German, Technical Drawing, Riefler, Munich, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
case
The set offers a compass, drop bow compass and accessories
Beam compass add-on for extra
Category
Mid-20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in
Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Cartographer, Technical, Richter
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
within a black, baize-lined case
13 pieces comprising tools and accessories
Pair of brass compass
Category
Early 20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 10.44 in D 4.34 in
Vintage Cartographer's Set, English, Nickel, Architect, Draughtsman, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
pointer and an extending beam
Pair of large compass dividers and three bow compass
The pair of ruling
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 11.82 in D 5.32 in
Antique Cartographer's Instrument Set, English, Surveyor's Tool Case, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
rich blue velvet beneath a silk lid interior
Pair of compass joined by a trio of spring bow compass
Category
Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 8.27 in D 4.14 in
Vintage Draughtsman's Set, German, Drawing Instruments, Riefler, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
black velvet lining
Maker's marks to case lid and interior
Pair of compass, trio of ruling pens and
Category
Mid-20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 1.19 in W 10.63 in D 5.52 in
Antique Draughtsman's Tool Set, English, Cartography, Instruments, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
compass, three pointers and four accessory heads
Also including two rulers, one of the folding variety
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
H 1.97 in W 14.38 in D 5.32 in
F.ACE Aluminium Wall Hook by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
The F.ACE Hook is a riff on our popular compass Hook. It is sand cast in solid Aluminium and features
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 3 F.ACE Aluminium Wall Hooks by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
: Aluminium
The F.ACE Hook is a riff on our popular compass Hook. It is sand cast in solid Aluminium and
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Travelling Surveyor's Set, English, Pocket Drawing Instrument Case, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
8 piece set ideal for those on tour
Pair of compass, ruling pen and bow compass included
Second
Category
Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.79 in W 8.27 in D 3.15 in
Jeanneret Easy Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Vosselaar, BE
1960s. This type is known as the cane and teak wood armchair/easy chair. The assymetric compass type
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Antique Nautical Rolling Ruler, English, Maritime, Draughtsman, Captain Field
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
design added compass points and a protractor scale to the opposing edge
Brass rollers allow the ruler to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
H 0.99 in W 20.87 in D 2.96 in
Quality Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
comprising of 12, comprehensive pieces
Pair of large compass - one being of the articulating parallel type
Category
Early 20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 1.19 in W 10.24 in D 4.34 in
Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
compass style legs, cane seat, and cane seat back. Slanted, slightly curved backrest. Hand stenciling on
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs with compass style legs, cane seat, and cane seat back. Hand stenciling on the back of both chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
compass style legs, cane seat, and cane seat back. Slanted, slightly curved backrest. Hand stenciling on
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
1950s Italian Brass Chiavari Armchair with Crossed Arrows Motif
By Chiavari, Gio Ponti, Tomaso Buzzi, Marc du Plantier
Located in Hanover, MA
motif with reference to the compass.
We also have available separately, a set of four of the round back
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Industrial Series Desktop Compendium in The Manner of Andre Guilmet
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Amersham, GB
A very stylish late nineteenth century desk clock with integrated compass, reminiscent of the
Category
Antique 1880s French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Important Russian silver paper knife, Edward VII as a child, English royalty
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
the paddles there is a small boy, dressed like a sailor, with a knife to his hip and a compass near it
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Letter Openers
Materials
Silver
H 3.2 in W 9.9 in D 2.4 in
Desk chair by Kai Kristiansen 1960s, model Compass, Danish, Teak
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage chair by Kai Kristiansen. Model: Compass
Manufacturer: SVA Møbler
Production period: 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
19th Century Mantel Clock "Astronomy", France circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
are busy mapping the starry sky around a celestial globe.
Their tools such as compasses, rulers and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Quarterdeck Automaton Helmsman Clock by Guilmet, Retailed by Sewill, 1881
Located in Nantucket, MA
stern of a ship with aft deck and raised quarterdeck, a working binnacle compass, automated helmsman at
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Silver Plate
H 12.25 in W 11.38 in D 8.5 in
Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Feuille d'or, Motiv Constellation, Manufactured 1967
Located in Greven, DE
finish looks amazingly similar to gold leaf.
The white full dial has a compass rose in the pivot point
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 8.67 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
Early 19th century brass surveyor's level with compass
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century brass surveyor's level with telescope, compass and spirit level.
With
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage, Handheld Bearing Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Navigation, Sestrel
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage hand-held bearing compass. An English, oak, marine navigation aid with Sestrel
Category
Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Oak
H 13.59 in W 5.71 in D 6.11 in
Vintage Military Compass, American, Navigation Aid, Keuffel & Esser, 5600X Model
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage military compass. An American, aluminium and glass navigation aid by Keuffel
Category
Vintage 1930s American Other Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
H 0.79 in W 2.96 in D 3.35 in
Danish Baroque Writing Cabinet With Nautical Compass Decor, Circa 1740's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Baroque cabinet with pull down writing desk table top and interior drawers.
Both the exterior and
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Danish Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Boomerang Marble and Metal Compass Console Table. Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Boomerang curve free form console table or writing desk in marble and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 28.94 in W 77.56 in D 37.8 in
1950s Black Ebonized Compass Side Chair After Allan Gould or Pierre Jeanneret
By Allan Gould, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century American Modern 'Compass' accent chair in the Manner of Allan Gould and Pierre
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 28.5 in W 22 in D 20 in
Mappin Paris 1950 Retro Multiuse Money Clip Sun Clock And Compass In Silver
By Mappin Brothers
Located in Miami, FL
Multiuse Money Clip Sun Clock And Compass designed by Mappin-Paris.
Very unusual multiuse money
Category
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Silver
Secretary Desk Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Wonderful Italian pear wood secretary featuring a reverse painted glass top supported by compass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Italian Design Icon: Rare 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a rare find from the 1950s, this desk chair embodies iconic Italian design. Crafted
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Blond Ash Desk Chair Style Of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
1940's Italian desk chair in the style of Gio Ponti.
Blond ash.
Slight curved back.
Compass design
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs
Materials
Ash
Oscar Torlasco, Mod. 577 Table / Desk Lamp, Lumi Milan, Italy, 1960
By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Firenze, IT
Oscar Torlasco rare mod.577 table / desk lamp
Prod. Lumi, Italia, circa 1960
lacquered metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the compass desk you’re looking for. Each compass desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Your living room may not be complete without a compass desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A compass desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Regency and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one compass desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jean Prouvé, George Mulhauser and Helmut Magg produced versions that are worth a look.
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