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Faux Shagreen Desk

Modern Karl Springer Style Three-Drawer Faux Shagreen Desk/Writing Table, Chrome
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
Modern Karl Springer style three-drawer faux Shagreen desk on a chrome plated x form base. Sleek
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Classic French Desk Chair in Faux Shagreen Leather
By Jules Leleu
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful simplicity in this perfectly restored French armchair - perfect for a desk in the style
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Vintage 1940s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Modern Interlude Morand Grand Desk In Sorrel Gray Faux Shagreen
By Interlude
Located in Milford, NH
A sleek five drawer modern Morand grand desk in faux shagreen and sorrel gray by Interlude from the
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Late 20th Century American Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Desk Accessories Faux Shagreen Sharkor Ray Skin Pen Pot & Desk Tidy
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of desk accessories in Faux Shargeen shark skin
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Fabric

Isabel O'neil Attributed. Hand Painted Kneehole Desk
By Isabel O'Neil Studio
Located in New York, NY
achieving faux fantasy finishes to simulate exotic materials such as marble, shagreen, tortoise shell, lapis
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20th Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Dunhill England 1940 Desk Table Unique Lift Arm Petrol Lighter with Shagreen
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
Unique petrol lighter designed by Dunhill. Beautiful and elegant table desk lift arm petrol
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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate, Steel

Vintage Faux Shagreen Armless Side Chair with Velvet Gray Seat
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This super chic vintage shagreen side chair with velvet gray seat is a great contemporary addition
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Shagreen, Velvet

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Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Two pedestals Oval Made to order in Italy. Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm. Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Located in New York, NY
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Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
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Antique Victorian Family Bible c.1850 Leather Bound
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely unique antique Victorian Brown's Self-Interpreting Family Bible dated: The Bible is leather bound, enriched with gilded decoration and contains the Old and New...
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Antique 1850s Books

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Leather

Rare 1980s Mid Century Art Deco Executive Table Desk by Pierre Paulin for Baker
By Pierre Paulin, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Lafayette, IN
Rare Art Deco executive desk designed in 1984 by Pierre Paulin for Baker Furniture. Desk features bird's-eye maple with walnut inlays, chocolate-brown, leather-top writing surface an...
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Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Pen with Pen Holder 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly sculptural and aerodynamic piece of writing. This beautiful vintage mid-century piece is a great addition to anyone with a passion for mid-century design. The dynamic pe...
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Chrome

The New Elegance: Stylish, Comfortable Rooms for Today
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Located in New York, NY
AD100 and Elle Decor A-List designer Timothy Corrigan shares his secrets for creating rooms that are elegant and comfortable, luxurious yet livable. Throughout his career, Corriga...
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Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives...
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Danish Midcentury Armchair in Teak by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng, Model 52, 1960s
By Erik Kirkegaard, Høng Stolefabrik
Located in Odense, DK
Armchair in teak with reupholstered seat in great quality shearling lambswool. Made by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng stolefabrik, model 52 "Compass Chair", made in the 1960s. The chair ...
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Decorative Ceramic Vase by Cloutier Brothers, circa 1970s
By Cloutier Freres
Located in London, GB
A small decorative ceramic vase with bird motif by the Cloutier brothers (circa 1970s). This lovely petite vase is made in one of the Cloutier's trademark baby-blue colors with whims...
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Decorative Ceramic Vase with Sunflower Motif by Cloutier Brothers, circa 1970s
By Cloutier Freres
Located in London, GB
A small decorative ceramic vase with sunflower by the Cloutier brothers (circa 1970s). This lovely petite vase was made in one of the Cloutier's trademark rich blue colours with whim...
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French Ceramic Decorative Platter by the Frères Cloutier 'circa 1970s'
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Located in London, GB
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Shagreen and Polished Stainless Steel Desk
By CJ Designs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Custom made polished stainless steel desk with Faux Shagreen draw fronts and American oak with
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Desks

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Industrial Chair
By Remington Rand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
multiple adjustments. Powder coated fram and new Edleman faux shagreen leather upholstery.
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Industrial Chair
H 32 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Superb Quality Five-Piece Gilt Metal Writing Set in the Empire Style
Located in Suffolk, GB
rest on a green velvet liner all encased in original pale green faux shagreen case with silk liner to
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Early 20th Century Belgian Desk Sets

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Sorin Faux Shagreen Desk or Vanity
By Made Goods
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nicely made Sorin faux shagreen desk or vanity. Nice proportions. Sold by Made Goods to the trade
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Early 2000s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Sorin Faux Shagreen Desk or Vanity
H 31 in W 54 in D 20 in
Faux Shagreen Contemporary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Contemporary Faux Shagreen desk on metal frame with three drawers by Mitchell Gold.
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Faux Shagreen Contemporary Desk
Faux Shagreen Contemporary Desk
H 30 in W 54 in D 24 in
Faux Cream Shagreen Writing Table in the Manner of Jean Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Faux Cream Shagreen Writing Table in the Manner of Jean Michel Frank
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Sophisticated Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Desk
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller desk. Newly refinished. Faux shagreen. American
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Zebra Wood Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
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H 29.5 in W 59 in D 23.5 in
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By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
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1970s Faux Shagreen Geometric Console Table
Located in View Park, CA
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Faux Shagreen Desk by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Dallas, TX
A hand-painted faux shagreen desk by Karl Springer.
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Faux Shagreen Desk by Karl Springer
Faux Shagreen Desk by Karl Springer
H 29.5 in W 54 in D 27 in
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By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
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By Fabio Bergomi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Faux shagreen leather and stainless steel desk.
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Shagreen Veneered Jean Michel Frank Style Writing Desk 1 of 2
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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Karl Springer Writing Desk Shagreen Top and Ivory Lacquer
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Karl Springer writing desk with Shagreen top and drawer fronts, with two drawers (which are
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Magnifying Glass with Green Shagreen Esque Handle
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Modern style magnifying glass with two-tone metal and green shagreen-esque (faux) handle
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Modern Off White Waterfall Style Writing Desk Faux Shgreen by Lane Alta Vista
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome modern off-white waterfall style writing desk by Lane Alta Vista. All over faux shagreen
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Handsome Faux Shagreen Cigar Box
Located in Hopewell, NJ
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Handsome Faux Shagreen Cigar Box
Handsome Faux Shagreen Cigar Box
H 3.5 in W 13 in D 9.5 in
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Located in Palm Springs, CA
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By Philippe Starck
Located in Hopewell, NJ
transparent acrylic chair features a curved back, tapered legs and a seat upholstered in a beige faux shagreen.
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By Palecek Furniture
Located in New London, CT
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Southampton, NY
Early Karl Springer desk, purchased from their showroom in the 1970's. White faux shagreen covered
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Karl Springer Desk
Karl Springer Desk
H 39 in Dm 66 in
Campaign Desk & Chair in High Gloss White Lacquer
Located in Miami, FL
Real leather in faux shagreen seat and back rest. Nickel details on high gloss white lacquer.
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Bernhardt Salon Desk in Grey Lacquer
By Bernhardt
Located in New London, CT
metal finish juxtaposed with a faux shagreen, vintage drawer detail, and polished alabaster veneer
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Metal

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Faux Shagreen Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the faux shagreen desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of animal skin, metal and leather, every faux shagreen desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect faux shagreen desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each faux shagreen desk bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made faux shagreen desk over the years, but those crafted by Fabio Bergomi, Made Goods and Palecek Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Faux Shagreen Desk?

The average selling price for a faux shagreen desk at 1stDibs is $4,350, while they’re typically $1,450 on the low end and $18,500 for the highest priced.