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Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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 Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Iron

1800s Hancrafted Tall Slant Top Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
1800s Hancrafted tall slant top secretary desk. Wood appears to be flame maple. Solid dove tail
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Pine

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 Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Ceramic, Beech

Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Leather Top Slant Front Architect's Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Georgian style slant front architect's desk. The desk features shallow drawers and
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1960s American Georgian Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Brass

1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Marble Slant Front Desk Table Secretary
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern folding slant front desk writing table secretaire
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Brass

Sorrel Ash-Flip Top Trestle Based Writing Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Counter height ash wood flip top desk or writing table finished in sorrel tones with incised back
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1970s American Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Metal

20th Century Italian Mahogany Writing Table - Vintage Desk by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A freestanding, half rounded vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing table made of hand crafted
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Brass

Lexington's Palmer Home Collection Mahogany Tooled Leather Drafting Desk W/ Tray
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Germantown, MD
Leather Slant Top Drafting Desk, drafting table with brass feet support and pull-out trays. Large storage
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Late 20th Century American Regency Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

Danish Cabinetmaker Teak and Oak Desk with Drawers, Denmark, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
every element of the lower structure. The slanted support braces are attached to the top and to the side
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Wood

Sykky lven Blode Blindheim Rosewood Slant Front Desk, Norway 1960s
By Brode Blindheim
Located in Hamburg, PA
imperfection on the front of the slant-top desk, as shown in the video. Dimensions: H 35.5" x W 37" x D 24"
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Rosewood

BAKER Georgian Walnut Bonnet Top Secretary Desk with Mirrored Blind Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
features slant front locking drop-down desk lid with external book tray, pull out supports, interior
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Brass

Antique Country French Secretary Desk ~ Secretaire
Located in Dallas, TX
spacious writing surface, a full width cubby hole and six interior drawers. Under the desk are three full
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Mid-20th Century French Country Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Brass

Louis XV Style Walnut Secretary by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
pair of adjustable display shelves. The abattant, or slant front desk, of the lower cabinet hinges open
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Late 20th Century North American Louis XV Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Walnut

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19th Century Country English Drop-Leaf Pine Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 19th century country English farmhouse dining table or harvest table. Features 12.5 inch drop leaves on each side. Opens to a 53.5 inch table with both leaves open or 42 inch ...
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19th Century English Country Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Pine

Karl Erik Ekselius Desk Table for Joc Furniture Rosewood, Sweden, 1960
By Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Paris, FR
Karl Erik Ekselius a desk table in rosewood / jacaranda for Joc furniture manufactured in Sweden in 1960s. Very rare piece with a minimal design and well designed details. A collect...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Rosewood

Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Brass

Serpentine Vertical Ceramic Wall Sconce by Farrah Sit - Single or Mirrored Pair
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this sandy slipcast ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a scul...
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2010s American Modern Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Brass

Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze artist. Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is combined with brass bars and hung by L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Brass

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Silk

Antique Charles II Revival Oak and Elm Writing Desk Dressing
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Charles II revival C1920 oak and elm writing desk or dressing table. Solid heavy, no loose joints and no woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. The oak l...
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1920s Charles II Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Elm, Oak

Queen White Oak Four Poster "Tulip Top" Bed with Turned Posts
Located in Tiverton, RI
The tulip top bed is one of our most popular, with a contiguous headboard and post height this bed is perfect for a smaller scale room. Featuring a capped flat headboard with a molde...
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Wood

Early 20th Century Leather Clown Shoes Popeio Carnival Fairground Circus
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A pair of leather clown shoes of unusual proportions, early 20th century in age. By repute from the clown known as Popeio, who worked with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey C...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Edwardian Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Leather

French, Oak Child's School Desk c. 1900's
Located in London, GB
This French 1900's Oak child's school desk is a rare find that exudes immense character. The desk bears the markings of many children who have used it over the years, adding to its c...
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Oak

French, Oak Child's School Desk c. 1900's
French, Oak Child's School Desk c. 1900's
H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 19.3 in
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Desk w Drawers Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front desk w drawers dresser.
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19th Century American Federal Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Walnut

Unusual Swedish Antique Tall Country Secretary Desk in Painted Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare Swedish secretary desk dated 1847 and monogrammed. The secretary desk is made in painted pine and has the original finish. Original paint with an unusual marbled top. Interior w...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Pine

Vintage Modern Stainless Steel and Glass Bookshelf Etagere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Italian étagère features a solid construction of brushed stainless steel with five glass shelves for display. Striking modern bookshelf for home or shop storage and display. Ple...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Stainless Steel

19th Century French Slant Front Painted Desk with Drop Front
Located in Houston, US
Lovely painted drop leaf or slant front desk made more charming with painted blue interior. Overpainting on the exterior in black. Louis XV style with Regence leanings, desk was ha...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Walnut Leather Top Executive Desk, 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A stately Georgian or Chippendale style executive desk By Baker Furniture USA, 1950s Gorgeous burled walnut, with original brass pulls and inlaid embossed leather top. M...
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1950s American Georgian Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Brass

Antique L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Circa 1900
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware. Measures: 48"...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Copper

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Nils Jonsson Teak Desk
By HJN Møbler, Torring Mobelfabrik, Nils Jonsson
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handsome Nils Jonsson Danish slant top teak desk for Torring Mobelfabrik, produced by HJN Mobler in
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Teak, Beech

Retro Nils Jonsson Teak Desk
Nils Jonsson Teak Desk
H 42 in W 35 in D 17 in
Wood and Steel Dining Table
Located in Miami, FL
steel base supports a 3" thick ebonized mahogany top with a wonderful slant edge as depicted in
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1970s Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Steel

Retro Wood and Steel Dining Table
Wood and Steel Dining Table
H 30.5 in W 84.25 in D 41.75 in
Custom Julia Gray, Ltd. Cream & Gilt Slant Front Secretary Bookcase
By Julia Gray
Located in Geneva, IL
drawers below the writing surface, over a shaped apron and splayed feet. The upper portion of the desk has
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1990s American Louis XV Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Wood

Chinoiserie Slant Front Writing Desk / Cabinet, Chinese Motif, Slant Front
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinoiserie Slant Front Writing Desk / Cabinet, Chinese Motif A Decorative Slat Front Desk in the
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Wood

Danish Flip Top Writing Desk In Rosewood
Located in Chicago, IL
In the manner of Grete Jalk, this Danish writing desk or secretary is clad completely in rosewood
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1950s Danish Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Brass

Danish Flip Top Writing Desk In Rosewood
Danish Flip Top Writing Desk In Rosewood
H 30.5 in W 35.75 in D 25 in
Beautiful Diminutive Burlwood Inlaid Slant Front Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A small beautifully crafted burlwood slant front desk having gorgeous ebony & satinwood inlay
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1990s American Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Burl

NV 40 writing desk by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
NV 40 - Rare writing desk with slanted desk top with grooved edge, and three doors with brass
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Teak

NV 40 writing desk by Finn Juhl
NV 40 writing desk by Finn Juhl
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Sorrel Ash Flip-Top Trestle Base Writing Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Counter height ash wood flip top desk or writing table finished in sorrel tones with incised back
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1970s American Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Ash

Vintage Danish Freestanding Teak Desk with Floating Curved Top, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Freestanding Teak Desk with Floating Curved Top, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Desk with Leather Top by John Van Koert for Drexel Profile
By John Van Koert, Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Peabody, MA
graceful design with a floating top. Features a leather writing surface, two banks of drawers (including
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Leather, Wood

Curved Oak Desk
Located in New York, NY
Dark Stained Oak Desk with Newly Made Floating Glass Top. Slanted Drawer Face, with Brass Pulls.
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1950s French Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Brass

Curved Oak Desk
Curved Oak Desk
H 30.5 in W 55 in D 28 in
Good design diminutive desk
Located in New York, NY
Diminutive desk with an exceptional use of different kinds of wood and materials. Slanted brass
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

Good design diminutive desk
Good design diminutive desk
H 31 in W 39 in D 18.25 in
Vintage Metamorphic Architects Mahogany Desk
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Architects Table Antique style, circa mid 20th century architects writing mahogany desk with a
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Mid-20th Century European Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Mahogany

Vintage Metamorphic Architects Mahogany Desk
Vintage Metamorphic Architects Mahogany Desk
H 28.75 in W 31.11 in D 19.3 in
Small Italian Mid-Century Desk
Located in New York, NY
Small desk composed of four slanted legs ending in brass feet and a thick glass top in the shape of
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

Small Italian Mid-Century Desk
Small Italian Mid-Century Desk
H 32 in W 49 in D 20 in
Danish Angular Desk with Finished Back
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury writing desk filled with angles! Floating top design, slanted drawers with sculpted
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

Large, Well Rounded Italian Mid-Century Mahogany Desk
By Mobilificio Dassi
Located in New York, NY
striking sculptural shape. The main body has a concave front while the top is convex- both legs are slanted
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

Regency Style Maitland Smith Flame Mahogany Burl Two Part Secretary Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Plainview, NY
space. Dimensions: 37.5" W x 23.25" D x 67" H. Writing Desk Top when Extended : 17.25" D 31.5" W
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1980s Philippine Regency Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Brass

Italian Paolo Buffa Style Inlaid Slant Front Desk/Vanity With Fitted Interior
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Paolo Buffa style inlaid slant front desk with fitted desk/vanity interior. The tapering
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Wood

Hans Olsen Rosewood Bar/Desk
By Hans Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rosewood chest on stand has slanted top for book display when closed, and opens to reveal black
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1960s Danish Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

Hans Olsen Rosewood Bar/Desk
Hans Olsen Rosewood Bar/Desk
H 45.25 in W 34 in D 17.5 in
Grand T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Walnut Desk
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Miami, FL
" high. The Desk top to the right is 28.5" high. The Opening for a chair is 25" high.
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1950s American Scandinavian Modern Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

Benchmade American Chippendale Style Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
writing surface; bottom section is 45 1/4" H and top section is 48 3/4" H when separated Condition
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Mahogany

Vintage Henredon Secretary Desk
Located in Annville, PA
construction throughout. The slant top of the desk drops down to create a writing surface while the base of the
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Late 20th Century Renaissance Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Walnut

Vintage Henredon Secretary Desk
Vintage Henredon Secretary Desk
H 82 in W 36 in D 719 in
Vintage Large Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Annville, PA
drawers are dovetailed and feature the same high quality construction throughout. The slant top of the
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1960s American Chippendale Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Brass

Vintage Henkel Harris Secretary
By Henkel Harris
Located in Annville, PA
dovetailed and feature the same high quality construction throughout. The slant top of the desk drops down to
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1960s American Chippendale Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Brass

Vintage Henkel Harris Secretary
Vintage Henkel Harris Secretary
H 81 in W 38 in D 21 in
Large Industrial Slant Desk/Hostess Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Heavy duty metal desk with slanting top, perfect for bar or restaurant use. Restored in a bare
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1950s Industrial Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Metal

Henredon Teak Writing Desk
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Henredon teak writing desk from the 1960s. Perfect for a computer monitor on the level top and the
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Teak

Henredon Teak Writing Desk
Henredon Teak Writing Desk
H 32 in W 40 in D 24 in
1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Slant Front Desk Table Secretary
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern folding slant front desk writing table secretaire
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Brass

Willett Early American Golden Beryl Maple Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Hutch
By Willett Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
. Features a slant top fold out writing surface, interior compartments for storage, four drawers and upper
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Mid-20th Century American Colonial Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Maple

Walnut and Leather Top Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel, circa 1960
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
condition with original grey leather writing top. Two sliding smaller doors with a lower slanted file drawer
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Leather, Walnut

Zanotta Cavour CM desk designed by Carlo Mollino in 1949
By Carlo Mollino
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
. This desk was made in the 1980s. On the right side under the top is a cabinet with five drawers of
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1980s Italian Modern Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Glass, Wood

Monteverdi-Young Executive Boomerang Desk with Return and Guest Chairs
By Monteverdi-Young, Maurice Bailey
Located in Hanover, MA
with off centered peaked table top in boomerang style. Inlaid wood trim and slanted angle brass handles
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Brass

Tall Metal Drafting Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Slanted top, back storage and drawer. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).  
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1960s Industrial Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

Materials

Metal

Tall Metal Drafting Table
Tall Metal Drafting Table
H 53 in W 34.5 in D 30 in
Mid-Century American Sanitary Bakery Bread Delivery Trunk
Located in Forney, TX
wood hinged lid, with a metal bracket for padlock to secure it closed. The slanted storage chest top
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Metal

Antique Walnut Desk, Bookcase Top Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1950, B1770
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut desk, vintage secretary desk, bookcase top slant front desk, antique furniture
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1950s Scottish Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Walnut

English Brass and Glass X-Frame Writing Table, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
An elegant English brass and glass X-frame writing table, with a second partial shelf topped by six
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1970s British Minimalist Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

FRENCH 1950'S WRITING DESK & CABINET Possibly by Emilio Terry
Located in San Francisco, CA
A GRACEFUL FRENCH 1950'S NEO-CLASSICAL STYLE EBONIZED ROLL-TOP WRITING DESK WITH GLAZED CABINET AND
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1950s French Retro Slant Top Writing Desk

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Retro Slant Top Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the retro slant top writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each retro slant top writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect retro slant top writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A retro slant top writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in louis xv, Regency and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made retro slant top writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company, Carlo Mollino and Lexington Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Retro Slant Top Writing Desk?

A retro slant top writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,898, while the lowest priced sells for $580 and the highest can go for as much as $9,785.