Robert John Desk
Executive Desk Chair by Robert John, Circa 1960
By Robert John
Located in Rochester, NY
Executive desk chair by Robert John. Rolling / swiveling / adjustable tilting. All original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
MCM Desk by Robert John Co. Walnut & White Painted Steel Frame & Laminate Top
By Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern smaller writing desk by the Robert John Co. of Philadelphia
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 54 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Executive Armchair By Robert John
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, rolling, executive office armchair by Robert John is newly upholstered in olive
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
19th Century English Satinwood Carlton House Desk Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional 19th century satinwood Carlton House desk attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
H 41.26 in W 60.99 in D 32.49 in
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
first commissions.[1]
Early Commissions
Desk for John Lennon by Dakota Jackson
In 1974, Jackson's
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
Smith & Watson English Georgian Burl Walnut Executive Library Pedestal Desk 96"
By Smith & Watson
Located in Dayton, OH
late John Ryan whose sons, John P. and Robert, would later follow him into the business. By this time
Category
Late 20th Century Georgian Desks
Materials
Walnut
H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
Antique mid 19th century satinwood, marquetry, and calamander writing table
Located in London, GB
strapwork & flower garlands, supported on cabriole legs applied with gilt brass corner mounts.
Robert Blake
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Monumental Three-Train Bracket Clock by J.C. Jennens & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
visual delight.
Not much is known about John Creed Jennens, the patriarch of the great clockmakers J.C
Category
Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Space Age Red Ladder Desk Lamp 1960’s from the Lord Robert Boothby Estate
Located in London, GB
Conservative peer, Lord Robert Boothby
(1900-86). Robert John Graham Boothby, Baron Boothby, KBE (12 February
Category
Vintage 1960s English Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 16.93 in W 13 in D 6.3 in
1814 SIR WILLIAM BEECHEY CIRCLE OIL PAINTING ROBERT 4TH EARL OF BUCKINGHAMSHiRE
Located in GB
painting portrait, signed to the bottom left Robert 5th Earl of Buckinghamshire 1814 and printed to the
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Paintings
Materials
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H 44.3 in W 36.23 in D 2.76 in
President John F. and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s White House Bedroom Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
at her desk). Possibly acquired through their decorator Sister Parish.
Original photos from the JFK
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Materials
Wood
H 39.5 in W 24.5 in D 22 in
Large Scale Printed Kerchief of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Located in York County, PA
). They stand in Independence Hall before the desk of John Hancock, president of the governing body.
It
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
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Cotton
H 42.25 in W 44.25 in D 2.5 in
Exhibition Quality Wylie & Lochhead 1860 Glasgow Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in GB
-1957)
Robert Wylie began business on his own account in Glasgow in 1817 and in 1828 moved to 80
Category
Antique 1860s Scottish High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 32.49 in W 75.4 in D 28.15 in
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Located in Poling, West Sussex
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By George Nelson, Robert John
Located in Rochester, NY
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Located in Countryside, IL
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Located in Chula Vista, CA
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Located in GB
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Early 19th Century Six-Drawer Writing Table by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
castors.
Provenance:
Robert Gillow (2 August 1704 – 1772) was an English furniture manufacturer.
Born
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Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
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Provenance:
Robert Gillow (1704–1772
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19th Century Oak Library Table In the Manner of Gillows
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Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
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A Regency Period Writing Table By Gillows
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