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What is a demilune?

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What is a demilune?
Demilune refers to crescent-shaped tables and is a French term that means half-moon. It is an excellent choice for narrow hallways and entryways because it has no front corners and a shallow profile. A demilune table's semi-circular form reduces bumps and bruising in high-traffic areas. A demilune's shape, which is a half-circle or a stylized half circle, is its defining trait. When stylized, the simple form of a circle is retained, edges designed with foliage, scrolls, and other intricacies. A demilune table may feature storage space underneath, such as shelves depending on the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage demilunes on 1stDibs today.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Demilune Desk
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in New York, NY
Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Demilune desk. The desk has a maple lacquered top on solid ebonized
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Maple

Tulare Demilune Desk
By Jerry Nance
Located in New Hampton, NY
Shown in oiled walnut and gunmetal steel with burnished bronze hardware, the Tulare demilune desk
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Tulare Demilune Desk
$14,100 / item
French Louis XVI Style Kingwood Demilune Desk
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (18/19th Century) kingwood demilune shaped desk with bronze dore trim and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Italian Mid-Century Modern, Demilune Writing Desk, Rosewood, Steel, Italy, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Demilune Writing or Executive Desk, Rosewood, Steel, Italy, 1950s This
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Demilune French Art Deco Cerused Oak and Nickeled Bronze Mounted Desk
Located in New York City, NY
A French modern cerused oak demilune desk with nickeled bronze linear hardware details decorating
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks

Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Petite Demilune Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Petite Demilune Writing Desk. Item features marble
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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