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Rattan Pencil Reed Desk Organizer Mid Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
This elegant mid century modern rattan pencil reed desk organizer features a beautiful texture and
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Mid-18th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Modern Antique Desks

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Rattan

French Late Art Deco / Modern Neoclassical Desk / Console / Vanity in Walnut
Located in New York, NY
This desk / console with a simple, pure, modern design influenced French Art Deco in stunning
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Modern Antique Desks

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Brass

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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Early 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Modern Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique French Large Desk
Vintage French Large Desk
H 30 in W 58 in D 37 in
1920's English Pine Desk
Located in Houston, TX
The 1920s English Pine Desk exudes timeless charm with its elegant craftsmanship and functional
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1920s English Modern Modern Antique Desks

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Wood, Pine

Antique 1920's English Pine Desk
1920's English Pine Desk
H 30.5 in W 44.5 in D 23 in
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Desk
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Frits Henningsen, Danish furniture designer and cabinet maker (1889-1965). Elegant solid mahogany writing table. Rectangular top with with molded edge above drawers, raised on elegan...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Modern Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Frits Henningsen Mahogany Desk
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Desk
H 28.75 in W 45.28 in D 25.6 in
Italian Gio Ponti Mahogany Table Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1930s mahogany table desk with geometric form legs with brass sabot feet and a single
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Modern Antique Desks

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Brass

Antique Italian Gio Ponti Mahogany Table Desk
Italian Gio Ponti Mahogany Table Desk
H 31.25 in W 55 in D 27.5 in
Joseph Heusgens Unique Double-Sided Desk, Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Joseph Heusgens Architect (1916 - ) unique double-sided desk with patented system, with plans
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Early 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Modern Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Maple & Co Mahogany Pedestal Desk
By Maple & Co.
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5202 Edwardian mahogany and inlaid desk by Maple and Co, having black tooled leather writing
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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Antique Maple & Co Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Maple & Co Mahogany Pedestal Desk
H 31.1 in W 48.03 in D 27.56 in
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Biedermeier Year 1847 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. If you are
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1840s French Biedermeier Modern Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
H 48.04 in W 19.69 in D 55.12 in
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
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Early 19th Century French Empire Modern Antique Desks

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Wood

19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
H 40.56 in W 20.48 in D 3.55 in
Martin Nyrop, Desk, Oak, Brass, Denmark, c. 1900
By Martin Nyrop
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brass desk, designed and produced for the Copenhagen City Hall by Martin Nyrop Denmark
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Early 1900s Danish Scandinavian Modern Modern Antique Desks

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Brass

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Desk by Howard & Sons
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
A magnificent and very rare antique desk of the highest quality. This was made in England by Howard
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1860s British Mid-Century Modern Modern Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Reception Desk Larch Glass Vinyl Italy Early '900
Located in Milano, IT
Reception desk, larch wood, decorated glass on the front and on one side, vinyl material on the top
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Modern Antique Desks

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Glass, Wood

Fully Restored Thonet Writing Desk, 1910´S, Austria
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This is a nowadays quite rare desk from the workshop of the Thonet company, produced around 1910
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Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Modern Antique Desks

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Brass

Rare Lombard Desk from the 18th Century
Located in Alba, IT
Rare Lombard desk from the 18th century. This rare center desk was made in Lombardy around the end
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Modern Antique Desks

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Rosewood, Walnut, Wood

Rare Lombard Desk from the 18th Century
Rare Lombard Desk from the 18th Century
H 80 in W 119 in D 67.5 in
French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco Desk Year 1920 French Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated
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1920s French Art Deco Modern Antique Desks

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Wood

French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood
French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood
H 42.13 in W 16.15 in D 33.08 in
Exhibition Quality Mahogany Cylinder Desk, Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
fantastic desk retains its original finish, colour and patina, all in home ready condition. c1890 H43.5"-max
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Late 19th Century English Modern Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Jean Michel Frank Style 1950’s Oak Wood Desk
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Milano, IT
Bureau in the style of J M Frank 1950’s from the Cartier store in Paris. Oak Wood Desk. Taller than
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19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Modern Antique Desks

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Oak

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, Steel, Glass, Germany, 1940s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Dimensions of the desk: Height: 70 cm (27.6 in) Width: 100 cm (39.4 in) Depth: 55 cm (21.7 in) Leg
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Modern Antique Desks

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Chrome, Metal

Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Book: Buenos Aires Art Deco y Racionalismo Author: Mimi Bohm Page: 68 Year: 1920 It is
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1920s French Art Deco Modern Antique Desks

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Wood

Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
H 45.28 in W 26.78 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Writing Desk in Wood and Glass with Armchair
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous vintage wooden and glass desk of fine Italian manufacture from the rationalist period of
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Modern Antique Desks

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Brass

Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Modern Antique Desks

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Bronze

Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France
Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France
H 51.19 in W 29.14 in D 22.05 in
Rare No.49 Art Nouveau Desk from Finland
Located in Munich, DE
area of jyväskylä & muurame. this small and rare desk will be an wonderful addition to your modern home.
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1910s Finnish Art Nouveau Modern Antique Desks

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Brass

Rare No.49 Art Nouveau Desk from Finland
Rare No.49 Art Nouveau Desk from Finland
H 29.93 in W 40.16 in D 22.45 in
France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Art Deco Year 1920 Finish: polyurethanic lacquer. It is an elegant and
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1920s French Art Deco Modern Antique Desks

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Wood

France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood
France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 59.06 in
Teak Desk by Ilmari Tapiovaara, manufactured by Cantú, 1960
By Cantu, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Berlin, DE
Wooden desk made by finish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara, made of solid teak wood with drawers and
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1660s Italian Modern Modern Antique Desks

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Brass

France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material, Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Art Deco Year 1920 Material: carved wood It is an elegant and sophisticated
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1920s French Art Deco Modern Antique Desks

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Wood

France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material, Wood
France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material, Wood
H 30.32 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in
French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk Year 1920 French It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. It has a large work
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1920s French Art Deco Modern Antique Desks

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Wood

French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920
French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920
H 44.49 in W 16.54 in D 29.93 in
Modernist Steel and Glass Desk, French Early-Mid 20th Century
By Le Corbusier
Located in London, GB
A sculptural statement desk in patinated black enamelled steel, with new floating frosted glass top
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Early 20th Century French Modern Modern Antique Desks

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Steel

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare and elegant Georgian Architect’s desk has a ratchet top, extending drawer front, as well
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18th Century English Georgian Modern Antique Desks

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Brass

France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material: Carved Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Style: Art Deco Year 1920 Material: carved wood It is an elegant and sophisticated
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1920s French Art Deco Modern Antique Desks

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Wood

Santos Rosewood 3 Drawer Desk/Writing Table by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a classic piece of early Scandinavian design, made from Santos Rosewood it's on the edge of the change between antique and mid-century and fits beautifully with both camps. T...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Modern Antique Desks

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Hardwood

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional walnut Biedermeier desk is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Modern Antique Desks

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Brass

Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Revived Polish, Czech, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk. Source: Czech Period: 1830-1839 Material: Walnut It has
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1830s Czech Biedermeier Modern Antique Desks

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Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Important Rectangular Desk Table, Finely Inlaid in Various Woods
Located in Alba, IT
furniture can be used both as a table and as a desk. Suitable both in a modern contemporary home and in
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Modern Antique Desks

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Wood

Bachelor Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Perth, GB
Georgian 18th cetury Bachelors Desk with fold over leather top which has a gold tooled border. The
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18th Century English Chippendale Modern Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Bachelor Desk
Bachelor Desk
H 31 in W 36 in D 20 in
Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
modern addition of a turn and tilt mechanism. The comfortable desk chair is in its original good
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1890s English Chesterfield Modern Antique Desks

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
No Reserve
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 24.41 in
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk by Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
wood crossbanded Architects desk by the renowned Victorian retailer and cabinet makers Edwards
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1880s English High Victorian Modern Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty , 1900, France, Wood
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk Style: Art Nouveau or Modernism or Jugendstil Year: 1900 Materials :wood. We have specialized
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Modern Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Very Fine Edwardian Desk Attributed to Edward and Roberts
By Edward & Roberts
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Edwardian richly patinated mahogany desk attributed to Edward and Roberts. Line inlaid
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Early 20th Century English Modern Antique Desks

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Brass

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, Oak, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Desk dimensions: Height: 79 cm (31.1 in) Width: 110 cm (43.3 in) Depth: 63 cm (24.8 in) Leg space
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Modern Antique Desks

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Steel, Chrome

19th Century, French Louis XV Style, Lacquered Wood Desk
Located in IT
19th century, French Louis XV style, lacquered wood desk This elegant lacquered wooden desk was
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Modern Antique Desks

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Bronze

Georgian English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Carved Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
English, 19th century. 19th century English partners' desk, the top with a gadrooned edge and
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Modern Antique Desks

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Bronze

A Fabulous Edwardian Desk attributed to Edward and Roberts
By Edward & Roberts
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous Edwardian mahogany desk attributed to Edward and Roberts, richly patinated, line inlaid
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Modern Antique Desks

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Brass

A Stunning Edwardian Leather Top Desk after Edward and Roberts
By Edward & Roberts
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning Edwardian richly patinated and beautifully figured mahogany desk in the manner of Edward
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Modern Antique Desks

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Brass

Beautiful live Edge Cherry Desk - In The Manner of George Nakashima
Located in Peekskill, NY
If I had a place in my own home I would be keeping this desk. The legs are turn of-the-century
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Modern Antique Desks

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Cherry

Desk in Wood, 1920, Sign: Made in France 7382
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Sign: Made in France 7382 Year: 1920 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk
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1920s French Art Deco Modern Antique Desks

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Bronze

Desk in Wood, 1920, Sign: Made in France 7382
Desk in Wood, 1920, Sign: Made in France 7382
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty - Attributed Louis Majorelle - 1900
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk Attributed Louis Majorelle Style: Art Nouveau or Modernism or Jugendstil Year: 1900 Materials
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Modern Antique Desks

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Bronze

Desk Art Deco, 1920, France, Materials: Wood and Bronze
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Style: Art Deco Year 1920 Wood and bronze Finish: polyurethanic lacquer. It is an
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1920s French Art Deco Modern Antique Desks

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Bronze

France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials, Wood and Chrome
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Art Deco Year 1920 Material: Wood and chrome It is an elegant and sophisticated
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1920s French Art Deco Modern Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Boulle-styled panelled desk Napoleon IIV, late 1800s in bronze
Located in Milano, IT
Behold the exquisite beauty of an antique Boulle-style desk from the late 1800s, a true masterpiece
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1880s French Napoleon III Modern Antique Desks

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Bronze, Brass

Large Solid Mahogany Victorian Gillows Serpentine Partners Desk, circa 1870
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dorking, GB
of their excellence and before their later merger with Waring. In a modern context the desk is more a
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19th Century English Victorian Modern Antique Desks

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Mahogany

French 19th Century Walnut Desk with Carved Apron and Lateral Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
that complete the look. Measuring a practical size for modern use, this desk includes a lateral drawer
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19th Century French Modern Antique Desks

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Wood

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Robert Slezák, Walnut, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
) Leg space: Height: 71 cm (28 in) Width: 57 cm (22.4 in) Luxurious desk design in Caucasian walnut
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Modern Antique Desks

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Steel, Chrome

Antique Louis Revival Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
modern technique. Ormolu techniques are essentially the same as those used on silver, to produce silver
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1860s French Modern Antique Desks

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Ormolu

Antique Victorian Writing Table Desk by Edwards & Roberts 19th Century
Located in London, GB
1845 and by 1854 was trading as ‘Edwards & Roberts’, 21 Wardour Street, Antique and Modern Cabinet
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1850s Modern Antique Desks

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Leather, Wood

Antique Baroque Dining / Desk Table in Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This Antique Baroque versatile dining / desk table, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the
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Mid-19th Century Danish Brutalist Modern Antique Desks

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Oak

19th Century Antique Baroque Dining / Desk Table in Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker
Located in Odense, DK
This impressive 19th-century baroque dining/desk table, made from solid oak by a skilled Danish
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Mid-19th Century Danish Brutalist Modern Antique Desks

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Oak

Grey Painted Writing Desk in the Style Gustavian from the 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
A grey painted writing desk in the Gustavian style from the 1840s is a captivating piece that
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1840s Danish Gustavian Modern Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Inlaid Satinwood Writing Table Desk by Edwards & Roberts, 19th Century
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
This is a sublime satinwood and marquetry desk by Edwards & Roberts, Circa 1880 in date. This
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1880s English Modern Antique Desks

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Satinwood

Antique French Louis Revival Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk, 19th C
Located in London, GB
techniques were used instead. Electroplating is the most common modern technique. Ormolu techniques are
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1880s French Modern Antique Desks

Materials

Ormolu

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Modern Antique Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of modern antique desks is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique modern antique desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are all kinds of modern antique desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of modern antique desks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Victorian and modern modern antique desks are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made modern antique desks over the years, but those made by Maple & Co., Edwards and Roberts and Haslev Mobelsnedkeri are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Modern Antique Desks?

Prices for modern antique desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, modern antique desks begin at $125 and can go as high as $985,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.
Questions About Modern Antique Desks
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.