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Custom Designed Slumped Glass Desk by Laurel Fyfe
By Laurel Fyfe
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an absolutely breathtaking piece. It is impossible to capture the beauty and simplicity of this desk with a camera. It is a thick clear sheet of glass that has been manipulated by the world renowned glass artist Laurel Fyfe into the form of a gently draped desk...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
Alvar Aalto Mahogany Desk for Artek with Drawers and Pull Out Work Surfaces
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
The model #500 mahogany desk designed by Alvar Aalto, made in Sweden for Artek, Finland. Six drawers with two pull-out work surface boards. A nice example...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Bronze Putti Di Mare and Glass Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and unusual dining table of patinated bronze and glass. The bronze base depicts a pair of aquatic cherubs, or mermen, with outstretched arms supporting a 3/4" thick piece of ...
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1960s Italian Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
1965 Danish Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherines Desk in Oak by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherines Desk in Oak by Fritz Hansen
The desks are marked with a Fritz Hansen label from July 1965 and have...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Magnificent "L" Shape Scandinavian Executive Desk
Located in North Miami, FL
This outstanding executive desk is comprised of 3 parts; the top, the left side drawer’s cabinet and the right side long storage with sliding doors on both sides. It is all original ...
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum
1960's Executive Desk from Denmark
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Executive desk from Denmark circa mid-1960s now available. This example has matte black iron legs, open back for additional storage, interior and exterior drawers and original brass ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
A Fine French Art Deco Burled Birch Vanity
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco European burled birch vanity with two drawers and chrome details.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm Executive Desk
By Preben Fabricius
Located in San Francisco, CA
An executive desk made of Wenge-veneered wood and chrome-plated steel. Three drawers, key included.
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Hollywood Regency Faux Marble Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
A faux marble Hollywood Regency desk with a single drawer and horned legs.
Playing off Hellenic design, this heavy solid wood desk will add a...
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Unique Double-Trunk Table Desk
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Espenet Carpenter, unique double-trunk table desk.
This extraordinary table is unique to Espenet's work as it deviates from the traditional rectilinear form with its well-f...
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1980s American American Craftsman Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany
Hans Wegner Desk Model AT325 for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner desk model AT325 for Andreas Tuck, Denmark. Large and impressive desk made with high quality construction and attention to detail, newly refinished ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Maurice Calka for Leleu-Deshays, "Boomerang" Desk, France, 1970
By Maurice Calka, LeLeu Deshays
Located in New York, NY
“Boomerang” desk designed by Maurice Calka for Leleu.
Marked: "CREATION M. CALKA EDITION LELEU DESHAYS"
This desk was exhibited in the museum show "Leleu 50 ans de mobilier et de d...
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20th Century French 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Dia Chrome and Incised Glass Canted Leg Dining Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Chicago, IL
Design Institute of America chrome and incised grid pattern glass dining table. Canted corner legs add an unexpected design change to the traditional Parsons style table. Glass top i...
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20th Century American 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
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 including a leather pencil drawer. A unique, sleek statement blending modern and M...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Jacques Adnet, Mahogany Semicircular Desk, France, circa 1936
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A grand mid-1930s desk as marvelous for its utility as its striking beauty. Not only do the elegant U-shape and large, receding supports complement the desk's rich mahogany finish, t...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Fine French Art Deco Rectangular Oak Dining Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rectangular top is supported by four legs with brass details and a dual arc-shaped base.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Small Writing Desk in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Small writing desk, mahogany, brass, Italy, 1950s.
Sculptural Italian desk with beautiful curved top. This writing table is both refined and elega...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Inlay Executive Desk
By Baker Furniture Company, Pierre Paulin
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Pierre Paulin executive desk for Baker. Bird's-eye maple veneers inlaid with dark walnut in the signature motif for the Paulin Collection. Drawers are fitted to give a floating ...
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1980s American Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
One-off Oval Wood and Metal Table by Adelmo Rascaroli, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Custom made Italian 60s oval wood dining table by Adelmo Rascaroli.
Black metal base with brass feet and wood top.
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1960s Italian Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Lobel Originals Desk in Macassar Ebony with Leather Top, Made to Order
By Evan Lobel
Located in New York, NY
Desk in mirror polished Macassar ebony with handcrafted stainless steel pulls and accents and inset leather top by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals. This can be made to any size and co...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mariani for Pace Grey-Green Leather Executive Desk and Credenza
By i4 Mariani, Pace Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian executive desk by Mariani for Pace Collection. Modular desk assembles in pieces for easy adjustments and moving. Teal grey leather has tooled borders where the hides are join...
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1970s Italian Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Laminate
Modernist Teak Table by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare Danish modern solid teak table / desk with clean sides and a recessed apron with chromium hardware. Designed by Hans Wegner, crafted by Johannes Hansen in the 1960s.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Leon Jallot Sculpted Walnut Desk and Chair
By Léon Jallot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French transitional (from Art Nouveau to early Art Deco) desk and en suite chair by Leon Jallot in sculpted walnut and walnut burl, circa 1910. This desk ...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Drop Leaf Executive Desk by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
By Willy Beck, Aksel Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectangular teak executive desk with a demi-lune drop leaf.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Fine Arts Furniture Co. Elegant Mahogany Three Drawer Writing Table
By Fine Arts Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and modern mahogany three drawer writing table from Fine Arts Furniture, Grand Rapids MI, a venerable name in Grand Rapids furniture...
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20th Century American 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Tiger Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Table
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a truly special piece with rich wood grain in Tiger Maple. Four sturdy columns with a large single drawer. Retains original wood casters for easy ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Karl Springer "Ming Writing Desk" in Embossed Leather 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
“Ming Desk” in color embossed textured leather with 2 drawers by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The craftsmanship and materials are superb and this is a wonderful example of Karl Springer’s work. This is a pared down version of the Chinese Style Series which preceded it.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “Coffee Tables and Bar Carts”, on page 9 there is a photo of the coffee table model of this desk with the page titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD CHINESE STYLE COFFEE TABLE...
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1980s American Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Dining Table in the Manner of Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco mahogany dining table in the manner of Arbus.
A matching console with a marble top is also available.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Writing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A single pedestal writing desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller with a built-in pivoting lamp. Lamp is 18" H.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Belgian Art Nouveau Desk and Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Belgian Art Nouveau desk and armchair in ebonized oak, circa 1905, in the manner of Gustave Serrurier-Bovy. 72" long x 37" deep x 30" high. The Art...
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Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Wim Rietveld Pyramid Table Large Ahrend de Cirkel 1959
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Large 'Pyramid' table designed by Wim Rietveld and produced in the Netherlands by Ahrend de Cirkel in 1959. The overall condition is good, but as you can see on the pictures, the tab...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Beautifully Crafted Swedish Desk in Teak, 1960s
By Göran Strand
Located in New York, NY
Desk model A10 in teak with drawers on left and partner compartment on other side by Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Sweden ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
A Fine French Art Deco Rosewood and Marquetry Dining Table by Segal
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a wooden and mother of pearl marquetry top, brass details on the two pedestals and 2 end leaves.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Bert England Persian Walnut and Leather Desk for John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb, Bert England
Located in Chicago, IL
From California designer Bert England's Orientation Group for John Widdicomb Company, this extraordinary desk is made of Persian walnut and solid mahogany.
Wrapping around the fr...
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1960s American Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Steel Desk by Paul Le Geard for Maison Jansen Edition DOM
By Paul Legeard
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderful French steel desk by Paul Le geard.
Designed for Maison Jansen. Edition DOM.
Measures: The glass is .75" thick and in perfect condition.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Parquetry Writing Table
By Pierre Paulin, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceedingly rare Pierre Paulin reception desk or writing table for Baker. Bird's-eye maple veneers inlaid with dark walnut in the signature motif for the Paulin collection. Very well...
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1980s American Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
1970s brutalist desk or console by Albert Féraud
By Albert Feraud
Located in Paris, FR
Little desk or console, composed of folded and entangled metal tubes. Rectangular glass slab.
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1970s French Brutalist Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Console Table in the Style of Emmanuel Pontremoli "Kerylos", circa 1970, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Console table in the style of Emmanuel Pontremoli "Kerylos".
Tripod console table.
Greek model.
Beech wood
Circa 1970, France.
Very good vinta...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
Harvey Probber Desk in Mahogany 1950s 'Signed'
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Desk in mahogany with alternating grain top and brass sabots by Harvey Probber, American, 1950s (label in drawer reads "designed by Harvey Probber"). This desk is beautifully made.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Large Italian Modern Neoclassical Carved Wood & Glass Console, Attr to G. Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Exquisite Italian Midcentury console or writing table attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, circa 1940-1950 uniting Modern, Neoclassical and Art Deco sensibilities. The console ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Important French Modernist Prototype Desk & Chair by Robert Mallet-Stevens
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in New York, NY
Rare handmade French early Mid-Century Modern desk and chair in hand-formed and hand-hammered (non-commercially produced) tubular steel by the visionary French modernist, Robert Mall...
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1930s French Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Rosewood and Mahogany Receptionist Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular fully restored and sought-after model #452 'Roll Top' desk was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar and features beautifully grained Rosewood and Ebonized Mahogany, designed and made in the 1960s. Most examples of this design are regular desk height however this example was custom made to be a receptionist desk...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
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 iconic Modern Neoclassical nature of French 1940's design. This elegant, sober tab...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, "Modèle Sultzer, " Art Deco Desk, Mahogany, 1932
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This rare writing table in polished mahogany and silvered bronze is marked by E´mile-Jacques Ruhlmann's signature aesthetic motifs, manifest in its set of flared and tapered legs, an...
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20th Century French Art Deco 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
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 panels. X-shaped collapsible base with foot rail. Slanted top with that flips up to reveal four petite...
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1970s American Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Nicos Zogrophos Desk
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Zogrophos desk, slab of dark Emperador marble (brown with white veining).
Polished bronze uprights, legs have self leveling glides, with combed oak sus...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Roll Top Writing Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stately and elegant rosewood and mahogany campaign desk having three drawers and two rosewood roll-top compartments flanking a central writing surface with a flip-down back splash,...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Fine French 1950s Extendable Chrome and Rosewood Table by Alain Richard
By Alain Richard
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French midcentury rectangular dining table with a chromed metal base, veneered rosewood top and 2 foldout matching end leaves (length with extensions is 94.5 inches). Labelled.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nickel
Franco Albini for Knoll Desk Model '1928' in Glass and Metal
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini for Knoll, desk model '1928', glass, wood, chromed steel, Italy, design 1949
Franco Albini’s '1928' desk combines glass, steel...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Fine French Art Deco Oak Table by P. Bloch and Charles Dudouyt
By Pierre Bloch, La Gentilhommière 1
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fine French Art Deco oak table designed by Pierre Bloch and edited by Charles Dudouyt (founder of La Gentilhommière).
Two original end leaves (widt...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Jules Leleu Double Pedestal Mahogany Art Deco Desk with Gilt Bronze Details
By Jules Leleu
Located in St. Louis, MO
Jules Leleu (1883-1961) double-fronted mahogany and brass desk, circa 1935.
Having two set of four pedestal drawers and a single frieze drawer, accented in gilt bronze. Inset with p...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Fine French Art Deco Rosewood Dining Table by Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco rosewood dining / writing table by Maxime Old.
Leaves are not usable.
Signed.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mastercraft Bernhard Rohne Acid-Etched Brass Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Geometric shaped Mastercraft dining table base in black lacquered wood with Bernhard Rohne acid etched brass panels. Each open square is supported by...
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1970s American Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Orange Acrylic Top Desk/ Game Table
Located in North Miami, FL
This waterfall design all acrylic desk or game table has perfect lines and scale, heavy and perfect for any space. The top is a VIVID orange and the side panels are 2 inches thick cl...
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2010s American Post-Modern 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Acrylic
Landstrom Furniture Bleached and Limed Mahogany Six-Drawer Desk
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Landstrom furniture desk in bleached and limed mahogany. Aged nickel over copper drop disc pulls and trefoil escutcheons. Five drawers to the left, a single drawer above the opening ...
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1950s American Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper, Nickel
Wall-Mounted Writing Desk or Catch All
By Lost City Arts
Located in New York, NY
Highly functional and stylish piece. Perfect solution to the modern clutter dilemma, the desk features three color coded letter dividers to the right with a single storage slot to th...
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20th Century American Modern 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
A Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Dining Table in the manner of Jean Pascaud
Located in Long Island City, NY
Dining or writing table, with a mahogany parqueted top and 2 original end leaves (in stained raw wood).
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Fine French 1950s Mahogany Curved Desk by Jacques Adnet '2 Available'
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Adnet: A fine French midcentury mahogany curved desk with a leather top and bronze details.
Provenance: Palais des Consuls of Rouen, France.
2 rectangular desks with a simi...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
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