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Exceptional Hermès and Paul Jouve Leather Portfolio with Knocker Medor
By Hermès
Located in FR
: discoloration, stains, worn leather, damaged corners, oxidized metal parts. Still a beautiful piece and a rare
Category
1930s French For The Desk
H 0.79 in W 16.93 in L 21.07 in
Welsh Period Oak Corner Chair
Located in Port Chester, NY
Such a handsome chair. Very early corner chair, with a drop-in seat, easy to reupholster. Corner
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Welsh Corner Chairs
Materials
Wood
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Original Lamp
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' corner/writing desk, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Post Modern Corner Desk Glass
Located in Mortsel, BE
Please message us for more info or transportation options
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Ico Parisi for Brugnoli Mobili Cantú Corner Cabinet in Walnut and Brass
By Ico Parisi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ico Parisi for Brugnoli Mobili, desk, cabinet, walnut, walnut veneer, brass, Italy, 1959
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 45.28 in D 25.6 in
Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Stained Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, corner desk, stained oak, France, 1960s
This executive desk shows the fine
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Free-Standing Corner Desk in Solid Wengé
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Free-standing writing desk, solid wengé, Northern Europe, 1960s
This rectangular shaped table is
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wenge
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Corner Desk by Daniel van Dorp for Reens, 1920s
By Gebroeders Reens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School desk.
Design by Daniel van Dorp for
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Macassar
H 38 in W 82.68 in D 23.23 in
Unique Corner Writing Desk in Mahogany by Wrighton
Located in Berkeley, CA
(left / right corner to back corner) x 43" tall (to top of tambour storage cubby) 30″ tall (desk height
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Unique Italian Free-Standing Corner Desk in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
great eye for proportions planned this free-standing, functional desk with two corners for a client in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann Corner Desk in White Fiberglass
By Wilhelm Werndl, Ernest Igl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann for Wilhelm Werndl, corner desk, model 'Jet', fiberglass, Germany, designed in
Category
Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, corner writing desk, mutenyé, nickel-plated metal, aluminum, Belgium, 1957
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, corner writing desk, mutenyé, nickel-plated metal, aluminum, Belgium, 1957
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Nickel
Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Oak and Granite
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, desk, oak, granite, France, 1960s
Corner desk by French designer duo
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Granite
Rare Jules Wabbes Executive Corner Desk in Wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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This corner desk is designed by Jules Wabbes. The table is executed with a solid wengé wooden top, made
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Metal
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel declaration mid century walnut corner desk
This desk measures: 52.5 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Studio BBPR 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Movable Cabinet
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desk with various storage compartments, coated steel
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Baby Blue Lacquer Laminate Desk With Corner Shelf
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Revitalize your office or study with the Postmodern Baby Blue Lacquer Laminate Desk with Corner
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Permanente Mobili Cantù, Corner Desk in Mahogany, Italy 1950
By Paolo Buffa, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Grooved mahogany corner desk attributed to Paolo Buffa, edited by La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Birch Corner Desk, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern solid birch corner desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Free-Standing Corner Desk in Stained Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, corner desk, stained oak, France, 1960s.
Corner desk by
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Corner Executive Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Corner Executive Desk
This desk measures: 60
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann 'Jet' Corner Desk in Brown & Orange Fiberglass
By Ernest Igl, Wilhelm Werndl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann for Wilhelm Werndl, corner desk, model 'Jet', fiberglass, Germany, design 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
H 28.75 in W 94.49 in D 32.29 in
Jules Wabbes Early Versatile Free-Standing Corner Desk in Wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, two-part corner writing desk, teak, coated steel, wengé, chrome, Belgium, 1960s
This
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Modern Steel Corner Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
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Corner position
The corner position is the crux of flexibility for the Meridian Modular Credenza
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 97.75 in D 16.25 in
Pair of Corner Units by Luigi Caccia Dominioni End of the 50s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Pair of corner units by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, unique pieces realized for the house of painter
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Art Nouveau Corner Vitrine Cabinet by Vincenzo Cadorin Carved Walnut
By Vincenzo Cadorin
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A circa 1890s Art Nouveau corner cabinet with mirror in carved walnut.
A refined work and jewel of
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Art Nouveau Corner Cupboards
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
H 80.71 in W 31.11 in D 21.26 in
18th Century George II Scarlet/Red Japanned Corner Cupboard, Att. Giles Grendey
By Giles Grendey
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and rare early 18th century George II scarlet japanned chinoiserie wall hanging corner
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Corner Cupboards
Materials
Lacquer
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H 41.34 in W 27.96 in D 18.51 in
Contemporary Beauty Desk, Makeup Table, Writing Table, Mirror, Oak, Brass
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Vivian is a contemporary Beauty Desk, it can be a Makeup Table, a Writing Table, and even a mirror
Category
2010s Italian Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Brass
H 51.97 in W 45.67 in D 16.93 in
1950s T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Desk
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Boston, MA
woven cane wrapped brass pull. Laminate veneer wraps around all corners of the desk. Single angled leg
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate
Ico Parisi for MIM Italian Midcentury Desk 1960's
By Ico Parisi
Located in bari, IT
Executive corner desk was designed by Ico Parisi for M.I.M Rome in Italy. The wooden top is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Executive Desk by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Greding, DE
. The desk has brass handles and triangular edges at the corners. The writing surface is lacquered black
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Modernist Architectural Walnut Desk designed by Merton Gershun for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Buffalo, NY
design to the every-day American consumer.Desk in nice original condition.Minor ding to front left corner
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29.75 in W 48 in D 22.75 in
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
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Walnut
Paul Beau Mixed Metal Desk Set, Blotter Corners, Stationary Rack and Pen Tray
By Paul Beau
Located in Montreal, QC
Paul Beau, doyen of Montreal Arts & Craft metal workers flourished in the first half of the 20th century. He was responsible for much fine work, in both private and public mileaux. H...
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
H 8.25 in W 9 in D 3.25 in
Desk Designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mölgaard Nelson for Söfborg Möbelfabrik
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mölgaard Nielsen for Söfborg Möbelfabrik,
Denmark, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.75 in W 49.22 in D 29.53 in
Catrame Desk
By ROU Materiaal
Located in Milan, IT
ROU Materiaal's philosophy. This unique desk has a top fashioned from a piece of a centenary ginkgo
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Post Modern Tessellated Stone Tile Brass Desk Robert Marcius for Maitland Smith
By Robert Marcius, Maitland Smith
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A 1970s Post Modern tessellated stone tile and brass executive desk by Robert Marcius for Maitland
Category
Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone
H 29 in W 66 in D 38 in
20th Century Paolo Buffa Desk and Chair in Wood for Lietti, 50s
By Paolo Lietti & Figli, Paolo Buffa
Located in Turin, Turin
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Participation in the Triennials continues in 1933, this time individually, with a design for a studio corner for
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Desk Set with Cabinets Designed by Elmar Flötotto for Flötotto, 1980s
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
This German desk is part of the Profilsystem collection, designed by Elmar Flötotto for the
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech
H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Maison Dominique Domin, Genevriére Art Deco Veneer Writing Desk or Vanity Table
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Firenze, IT
Exceptionally rare executive corner writing desk or vanity table branded Dominique, Paris.
This
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 39.77 in W 51.19 in D 36.23 in
L-shaped Desk by Jorge Lund & Ole Larsen for Bo-Ex, Denmark 1960
By Jørgen Lund & Ole Larsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
corners. Combined with the L-shape and the leather inlay top of the main element, this gives the desk a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Leather Desk Chair by Rudolf Glatzel for Walter Knoll
By Walter Knoll
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
and the seat and back cushions shows minimal signs of wear on the corners. The leather pads on the
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Antique mahogany campaign desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
Military campaign desk
This large Military campaign desk was made in the last quarter of the 19th
Category
Antique 1890s English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Writing Desk
Located in Portland, OR
desk is all of this and more. Estimated to be from the late 1800's-early 1900's this desk showcases all
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk
By Bent Silberg Mobler
Located in Trenton, NJ
Discover a desk that beautifully combines form and function with this Danish Modern Teak writing
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1954, Coen de Vries for Devo Wooden Writing Desk with Red Drawer and Formica Top
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
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Beautiful designed, original little writing desk in wood with X-base, red colored drawer and formica top
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood, Paint
H 29.73 in W 33.27 in D 21.66 in
Executive Desk by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Mid Century
By Edward Wormley
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Spectacular Mid Century Parsons Executive desk in Honduran mahogany by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Macassar Ebony Desk
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
stretchers and corner decoration. With raised drawer front detail , mirrored-imaged on the desk backside
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Macassar
CM141 Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Pierre paulin desk model "cm141", produced by thonet in 1953, model from the 50/60 period. Base in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Desks
Materials
Metal
Antique Military Campaign Style Desk
Located in London, GB
A top quality antique military campaign style desk. This was made in England, it dates from around
Category
Vintage 1930s British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
John Widdicomb for Mastercraft Black Lacquered and Brass Desk
By Mastercraft, John Widdicomb
Located in Dallas, TX
This Classic writing table or desk by John Widdicomb for Mastercraft. Composed of a large black
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique Military Campaign Style Desk
Located in London, GB
A top quality antique military campaign style desk. This was made in England, it dates from around
Category
Vintage 1930s British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
C. 2006 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Red Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Walter Charak Macassar Ebony Desk
By Charak Furniture Company, Walter Charak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
stretchers and corner decoration. Has a raised drawer front detail, mirrored-imaged on the desk backside
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Gilbert Rhode for Herman Miller EOG No. 17 Receptionist Desk
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this rare Gilbert Rohde EOG No. 17 Receptionist Desk manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Vintage Carrara Marble Desk, Switzerland 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
1970s or early 1980s of beautiful Italian Carrara marble. The desk top has curved, notched corners and
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desk is a magnificent example of master cabinetmaking by
Category
Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
, center square of the desk, frieze, corners, carved lion’s heads and throughout the base. A writing slide
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Fine Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk, or Dressing Table, Having Attractive
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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- What is a corner chaise?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A corner chaise is an end for your sectional sofa that creates a corner shape. This chaise longue piece is positioned as part of the sofa on one end to give the sofa an L-shaped design. A corner chaise is a very popular piece of seating furniture for living rooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chaises longues and sectional sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a corner unit?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A corner unit is usually a cabinet or other piece of storage furniture that conveniently helps maximize corner space in a room such as the kitchen. You can also use a corner unit to store items in your living room, bedroom or in an office space. Find a wide variety of vintage corner cabinets and other storage solutions on 1stDibs today.
- What is a COSY corner?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A cosy corner is an upholstered and cushioned seat designed to fit into a room's corner which was very popular in the late 19th century in Great Britain. In an interior design plan, it typically includes a couch with a shelf. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of vintage, modern and antique furniture for sale to meet any design style or decor scheme to fit into that cosy corner space. There are mid-century corner couches, Art Deco couches and much more for you to choose from.
- What is a corner sectional?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A corner sectional is similar to a symmetrical sectional. This seating furniture, commonly found in a living room and also called “L-shaped sectionals,” creates a corner-shaped piece with two connecting pieces. You can find a variety of sectional sofas and other furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a corner couch called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The corner couch is sometimes called a right arm-facing sectional sofa or L-shaped sofa. This is a common design element in many living spaces. These couches often have an L-shape, with some seats at right angles. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage sofas and sectional sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A corner chair is designed to fit into the corner of a room and be pulled out when additional seating is needed. Some corner chairs were also used at desks because they allowed more freedom of movement for the sitter. Corner chairs were also called roundabout chairs, smoking chairs, barber’s chairs, writing chairs and desk chairs. Shop a collection of corner chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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- What is a Murphy desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
- What is a captain’s desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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.
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- What is a captain's desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
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