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Modern Walnut Wood Desk Handmade Executive Desk Luxury French Writing Desks
Located in København N, DK
There is a fire that does not harm or destroy, and brings benefits, takes away unnecessary and unnecessary, burdensome and brings ease and purity. It does not turn everything that ge...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...
Materials
Steel
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H 30 in W 40 in D 120 in
French Modern Neoclassical Ebony & Leather Desk /Writing Table, JeanMichel Frank
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
An elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical desk in the style of Jean-Michel Frank. The piece
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Hardwood
H 30.75 in W 42 in D 21 in
1970’s French Elm Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern French writing desk. Made of Elm.
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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Elm
French Writing Desk in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, pine, France, 1960s
This writing desk of French origin has a splendid construction
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Pine
Bold Geometric, contemporary, modern Library desk, writing
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Elevate Your Space with a Bold Style Statement: The Modern Aesthetic Desk
Indulge in the opulence
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2010s Pakistani Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut, Paint
1950's Deco style French writing desk
Located in London, Lambeth
Solid oak Deco style French writing desk good work surface rounded curved shaped design. 4 storage
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk /Writing Table by Jacques Adnet 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important French mid-century 1940's desk or writing table by Jacques Adnet symbolizing the
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass, Steel
H 27.25 in W 31.5 in D 22.25 in
Modern French Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French two drawer desk with our Rowan beech veneer finish, embossed leather wrapped frieze and
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful avant garde desk designed by Jacques Adnet and manufactured in his own atelier in France
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Rare French Mid-Century Modern Lucite & Glass Writing Desk / Vanity by P. Vandel
By Pierre Vandel
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Mid-Century Modern lucite and glass desk /writing table / vanity by Pierre Vandel
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
H 29.75 in W 46.75 in D 24.25 in
20th Century Vintage Traditional French Writing Desk in Wood
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage traditional French writing desk.
By unknown manufacturer from France, circa 20th century
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
No Reserve
H 30.52 in W 57.09 in D 31.5 in
Scandinavian Modern Diplomat Desk in Rosewood by Finn Juhl For France & Son
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Lejre, DK
Diplomat desk in rosewood designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by France & Son in the 1960s. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
H 28.35 in W 66.93 in D 37.41 in
Donkey, White Writing Desk with LEDs, Made in France
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
distinctive writing desk is powered by an electric bridle.
Stubborn and secretive, it conceals sliding storage
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Laminate
Donkey, Black Writing Desk with Leds, Made in France
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
distinctive writing desk is powered by an electric bridle.
Stubborn and secretive, it conceals sliding storage
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Laminate
Modern French Desk, Light
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French two drawer desk with our mangrove beech veneer finish, embossed leather wrapped frieze and
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Wood
Mid Century Modern Writing Table Desk, American, c.1960s
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid Century Modern walnut writing table desk, American, c.1960s. Surfboard top & floating cabinet
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
A.R.P. Writing Desk Edition Minvielle France, 1955
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare and collectible desk designed by A.R.P. (Atelier de Recherches Plastiques) and manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel
Mid-Century Modern Teak FD-951 Diplomat Desk by Finn Juhl for France & Søn
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and large Mid-Century Modern executive Diplomat FD-951 desk.
Design by Finn Juhl for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Chrome
H 28.15 in W 74.81 in D 25.2 in
French Writing Table, Desk or Side Table Rocaille Style Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Rocaille style writing table, little desk or side table, circa 1950.
Good condition
For
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
writing desk model Roman Medium
Located in Courbevoie, FR
functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to your dimensions:
You
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
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Walnut
writing desk model Roman Large
Located in Courbevoie, FR
functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to your dimensions:
You
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
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Oak
writing desk model Roman Medium
Located in Courbevoie, FR
functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to your dimensions:
You
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
Materials
Oak
writing desk model Roman Small
Located in Courbevoie, FR
functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to your dimensions:
You
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
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Walnut
writing desk model Roman Small
Located in Courbevoie, FR
functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to your dimensions:
You
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
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Oak
Country French Solid Walnut Leather Top Writing Table Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality craftsmanship solid walnut french country desk with leather top.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Walnut
Oak Writing Desk in the Style of Guillerme Et Chambron, France 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s French writing desk in the style of French design duo Guillerme et Chambron. This desk was
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Student Oak & Iron Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Mid 20th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
French slant top desk writing table for student, circa 1950.
Oak and iron pupitre
Good vintage
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Guillerme et Chambron, Desk Table, Oak Writing Desk, Height Adjustable
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, desk table, oak writing desk, height adjustable. "Edition Votre Maison"
This
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Antique Monumental French Empire Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique French Empire ormolu mounted mahogany bureau plat, circa 1870 in date.
The
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Antique 1870s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
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Ormolu
H 32.29 in W 71.66 in D 36.23 in
20th Century French Art Deco large Oak Vintage Office Desk / Writing Table
Located in New York City, NY
An original and unique French kneehole two-tone desk crafted from hand-carved oak and elevated on
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20th Century French Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
H 30.75 in W 59.25 in D 33 in
French Neo Classic Inspired Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
French neo classic inspired modern desk, enjoy your workspace as never before with this exquisite
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1960s Italian Dal Vera Bamboo Rattan Brass French Riviera Organic Writing Desk
By Dal Vera
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern writing table or desk in bamboo and wicker rattan with 2
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desk in Oak and Leather
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, writing desk, oak, leather, France, 1960s.
This desk is
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Oak
Confidence of Cloud Writing Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Confidence of a cloud writing desk by Thomas Dariel
Dimensions: D 43 x W 120 x H 147 cm
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Unique French Modern Solid Rosewood Desk, Pierre Chapo, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Unique French Modern Solid Rosewood Desk, Pierre Chapo, 1950s.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Glass Modern Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Glass modern desk with gold-plated decorative plates, beautifully designed, gold plated plates
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20th Century French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Gold Plate
Child Beech Writing Table Slant Top Desk and Foldable Chair, France, Mid 20th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
French slant top desk writing table and its chair, circa 1950.
Foldable beech pupitre for child and
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Ceramic, Beech
H 24.81 in W 18.51 in D 16.54 in
Black Polished Mahogany Writing Desk by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ole Wanscher, Danish 1903-1985.
Mid-century desk in black polished mahogany by Danish cabinetmaker
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
1960s Finn Juhl France & Son Technocrat Desk Model 963 in Teak Made in Denmark
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1960's Finn Juhl for France & Son Technocrat Desk Model 963 in Teak. Overall
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
H 28.5 in W 31.5 in D 70.5 in
Vintage French School Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Modern French school desk, featuring a black laquered steel structure supporting both a
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Rare French Art Deco Writing Table / Desk in Teak c. 1925, style of Andre Groult
By Andre Groult
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Timeless French Art Deco Writing Table / Desk in Teak Wood circa 1925. This rare and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
H 30.75 in W 59.5 in D 31.75 in
Large French Mid-Century Modern Studded Leather Desk, Pierre Lottier
By Pierre Lottier
Located in New York, NY
An important midcentury style desk entirely covered in maroon leather and studded with bronze tacks
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Wood
Maison Jansen Steel & Lacquered Modern Neoclassical Desk, France 1960's
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Elegant two drawers writing desk in lacquered oak with a tooled leather top, on a solid steel base
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass, Steel
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Black Lacquer Desk by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French midcentury desk or writing table in the modern neoclassical taste by Maison Jansen
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
H 29.5 in W 23.75 in D 51.25 in
Burlwood Mid-Century Modern Floating Desk, Console, 1960s, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Burl-wood minimalist desk with a solid wooden top and aluminium base. The top of the desk
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum
Mid-Century French Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Desk is created out of walnut wood with light polish, 4 elongated legs are ebonized, which presents
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Custom French Modern Neoclassical Carved & Cerused Oak Desk, Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant French Miid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk in the style of Jean Michel Frank for
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...
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Oak
H 30 in W 60 in D 28 in
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Mahogany Campaign Desk by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
This rare and exquisite French Modern neoclassical Campaign desk or writing table by Maison Jansen
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
H 30 in W 41.5 in D 21.75 in
1900s French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Step back into the quaint charm of the 1900s with this authentic French wooden desk. With its warm
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20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Shagreen Writing Desk, One Off, EDHA by Reda Amalou, Gallery Collection
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
balance to give it its natural stature.
One of a kind piece. Handmade in France
A Writing Desk with
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Bronze
H 28.35 in W 24.02 in D 63 in
Vintage French Large Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage french desk is painted with a beautiful dark green color. Can be used as a desk or
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Antique Early 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing T...
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Wood
French 1970s Steel Desk
By Raymond Cohen
Located in London, GB
For Cohray
An extremely handsome brushed and polished steel desk with clean lines, the drawer pull
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Stainless Steel
French Futurist / Mid-Century Modern Trapezoid Desk by Alain Marcoz, circa 1956
By Alain Marcoz
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important desk by French avant-garde architect Alain Marcoz; the piece was hand made for
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
H 28.5 in W 54.75 in D 29.5 in
French MidCentury Modern Neoclassical Ebonized Sycamore Desk by Leon Jallot 1936
By Maurice and Léon Jallot
Located in New York, NY
Important Late French Art Deco / Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical double level writing table / desk
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Sycamore
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Rosewood "Diplomat" Desk by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish desk by Finn Juhl for France & Son, circa 1960's. The "Diplomat" desk provides an
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Custom French Modern Neoclassical Carved and Cerused Oak Desk, Jean-Michel Frank
By Maison Jansen, (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant French Miid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk in the style of Jean Michel Frank for
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 30 in W 60 in D 28 in
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
LC16 desk by Le Corbusier for Cassina.
Working closely with the
Fondatiòn Le Corbusier and
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
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
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
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
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French Modern Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the French modern writing desk you’re looking for. A French modern writing desk — often made from wood, metal and oak — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a French modern writing desk, we have 539 options in-stock, while there are 76 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French modern writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A French modern writing desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one French modern writing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Guillerme et Chambron, Jean Prouvé and Jacques Adnet produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a French Modern Writing Desk?
A French modern writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,010, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $132,110.
Finding the Right desks-writing-tables for You
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.
Questions About French Modern Writing Desk
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In 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.
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