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1920s Desk Ernesto Basile 'Attributed'
By Vittorio Ducrot
Located in Catania, IT
1920s desk design by Ernesto Basile (attributed) for Ducrot (attributed). The desk has the original
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Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

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Fabric, Glass, Wood

1920s Desk Ernesto Basile 'Attributed'
1920s Desk Ernesto Basile 'Attributed'
H 31.89 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
French 1920s Desk Organizer with Six Drawers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 1920s desk organizer with six drawers.
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Early 20th Century French More Desk Accessories

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Metal

Danish 1920s Art Nouveau Patinated Copper and Brass Table Lamp
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ornate and beautifully made Danish, 1920s desk lamp with frame and base of patinated copper and
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Brass, Copper, Steel

Vintage French 1920s Art Deco Cast Iron Glass Table Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French 1920s desk light. Cast Iron Base and arm with Holophane glass shade. Black cotton wire and
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Iron

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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Vintage 1920s English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

1920's English Pine Desk
1920's English Pine Desk
H 30.5 in W 44.5 in D 23 in
1920's Red and Blue Wooden Desk
Located in Brno, CZ
This is a recently restored wooden desk believed to be designed in the 1920’s, with the red and
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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1920's Red and Blue Wooden Desk
1920's Red and Blue Wooden Desk
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 13.78 in
Antique Gothic Desk w. Hand Carved Church Windows, Holy Men, Chimeras & Drawers
Located in Lisse, NL
Gothic antique will never fail to impress you or anyone visiting. This 1920s desk can only be
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb 1920s beautifully patinated oak roll top desk of neat proportions, finely carved and of
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Vintage 1920s English Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
H 40 in W 42 in D 27 in
Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s
By Tijsseling
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A modestly sized modernist writing desk with an assymetrical design, giving it a Haagse School
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s
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H 33.08 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in
Pine and Oak Table, 1920's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Table from the 1920s with one drawer. The table is made of pine with a top of oak. The top has a
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Vintage 1920s French Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Pine

Pine and Oak Table, 1920's
Pine and Oak Table, 1920's
H 31.89 in W 44.1 in D 33.86 in
1920s Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1920s Walnut kidney shaped desk with green leather insert with gold tooling to the edge and motif
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Vintage 1920s Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

1920s Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
1920s Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
H 30.32 in W 48.04 in D 23.23 in
Montalcini & Pagano desk for Cartiere Giacomo Bosso, Italy 1920s
By Gino Levi-Montalcini, Carlo Pagano
Located in London, GB
Giuseppe Pagano (1896-1945) and Gino Levi Montalcini (1902-1974) designed this exquisite desk in
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Vintage 1920s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Very Fine 1920s Leather Top Desk or Sofa Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 1920s mahogany desk or sofa table finely carved and of fabulous quality with rich
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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Tiffany & Co. 18kt Yellow Gold and Enamel Small Desk Clock 1920's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold with Kiln Fired Enamel Inlay CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold

Rare Important French Art Deco Mahagony Ladies Vanity Writing Desk Circa 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Writing Desk with 5 Drawers. Circa 1920's. The Rounded Rectangular Top with an Ormolu Banding, Bronze
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

1920s, French Leather Top Writing Desk with Chrome Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s French writing table with 2 drawers. A designer in the past added the leather top and chrome
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Vintage 1920s Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

1920's French Sculpted Oak Art Nouveau Desk with Chair
Located in Paris, FR
An exquisite desk and desk chair fashioned from solid oak wood dating back to the 1920s. The
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Desks

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Brass

Gorgeous Inlaid Continental Louis XV Style Walnut Writing Desk circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful desk that features the design of a Louis XV desk and has the traits of an
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Vintage 1920s European Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

1920s Art Deco Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann Style Rosewood Desk with Chrome Feet
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in High Wycombe, GB
1920s Art Deco Solid Rosewood Rectangular Desk With Original Fittings. The Central Drawer is
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

French Kidney Shaped Hand Painted Desk and Chair 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1072 Kidney shaped desk and matching chair with hand painting and carved detailing Brass railing
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Vintage 1920s Desks

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Brass

Antique Watchmaker’s or Jeweler’s Workbench or Desk, 1920s
Located in Brussels , BE
A wonderful 1920s watchmaker’s or jeweler’s multi-drawer wood workbench that’s a good height and
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Vintage 1920s Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Corner Desk by Daniel van Dorp for Reens, 1920s
By Gebroeders Reens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School desk. Design by Daniel van Dorp for
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Faux Leather, Macassar

French 1920s Art Deco Letter Box Desk Accessory
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French 1920s Art Deco letter box desk accessory.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Letter Openers

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Brass

Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing Desk 1920s
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Table Made in England in the 1920s. Item is sold complete with a Burgundy tooled red leather desk set
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Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Leather, Oak

Alfa Romeo Classic Car Radiator Desk Clock, Jaeger, 1920´s. Automobilia
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice Jaeger 8 days table clock. This is a Classic car clock, circa 1920s. It is mounted over a
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Classical Roman Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

Oak Art Deco Modernist Desk or Writing Table by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1920s
By Hendrik Wouda, H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist desk or writing table. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Bauhaus Desk by Erich Diekmann, Rosewood Veneer, Restored, Germany, 1920s
By Bauhaus
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original, well restored Bauhaus Executive Desk, attributed to Erich Diekmann, Germany, 1923-1925 at
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Desks

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Stainless Steel, Nickel

Mahogany Twin Pedestal Partner's Desk of Antique Quality from the 1920s
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique mahogany twin-pedestal partner's desk of exceptional quality. The desk boasts fantastic
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Early 20th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, Czechia, 1920s
By Up Závody, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco walnut writing desk designed by Czech Architect Jindrich, 1920-1929. Maker: UP Zavody
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Art Deco Silvered Desk Set, Vienna, Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Shovel and broom The shovel is: H: 1cm W: 20cm D: 21cm The Broom is: H: 4cm W: 5cm D: 28 Original condition.
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Desk Sets

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Brass

Antique writing desk with inlays and new leather top. Lebanon 1920s.
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Lebanese desk, beautifully decorated with Oriental Motifs, bone inlay and new leather
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Vintage 1910s Lebanese Desks and Writing Tables

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Cedar

Antique 6ft/184cm Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique French Empire Revival pedestal desk, Circa 1920 in date. This desk
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Vintage 1920s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Art Deco Zenith Marble Desk Clock, Switzerland, circa 1920s
By Zenith
Located in New York, NY
Zenith SA is a Swiss luxury watchmaker. The company established in Le Locle, in the canton of Neushatel, in 1865; by Georges Favre-Jacot, who was 22 at the time. Zenith was purchased...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble

1920s United States Roll Top Office Desk with Drawers and Wheels
Located in Marbella, ES
1920 United States roll top office desk with drawers and wheels.
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Early 20th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1920s Amsterdam School Desk In Oakwood, Macassar Ebony and Leather - Netherlands
Located in Girona, ES
Splendid desk, solid oakwood with Macassar ebony base, original leather on top with Macassar ebony
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Expressionist Desks and Writing Tables

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Macassar, Oak, Leather

1920s Bostonian Tailors Paperweight Curiosity Desk Object Architect Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful desk relic from a Bostonian Tailor.
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Paperweights

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Metal

Green German Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk with 2 Drawers and tapered Legs, 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
Indulge in the allure of the 1920s with this Green German Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk, a fusion of
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Art Nouveau Freestanding Writing Table, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Nouveau freestanding desk with 5 drawers. Very good condition according to age. Only minimal
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Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Art Nouveau Freestanding Writing Table, 1920s
Art Nouveau Freestanding Writing Table, 1920s
H 31.89 in W 55.91 in D 29.53 in
Vintage 1920s Industrial Vulcanized Office Factory Desk Wastebasket Trash Can
Located in Hyattsville, MD
American vulcanized fiber company factory office trash can, small to medium in size. The cleanest example that we have ever found, even with paper label to the outer bottom as well. ...
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial More Desk Accessories

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Natural Fiber

Art Deco Handmade Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
This charming Art Deco wooden desk features clean lines and open shelving. Handmade by a craftsman
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Plywood

Art Deco Handmade Desk
Art Deco Handmade Desk
H 28.5 in W 45 in D 16 in
Art Deco Marble Desk Perpetual calendar by Jakob Maul, Germany, 1920s
Located in Oxford, GB
pitting to chrome doesn't detract adds character its a fabulous anchor piece for a substantial desk.
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Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Desk Sets

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Belgian Black Marble, Chrome

Antique Silver Hukin & Heath Sealing Wax Desk Set, London, 1920s, Art Deco
Located in Greven, DE
Art Deco Sealing Wax Desk Set, London, circa 1920. Stamped at the bottom "H&H" for its firm Hukin
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desk Sets

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Silver

Mid-Century Metal Can Opener/ Sobota Patent Prague, 1920's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of metal - re-polished . fully functional - good, original condition.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Set of 1920s Carved Soapstone Bookends
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Set of 1920s carved soapstone bookends.
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Vintage 1920s More Desk Accessories

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Soapstone

Oak, Iron and Brass Library Table Banc De France, circa 1920s
Located in East Hampton, NY
An oak, iron and brass frame (added later) library table from the Banc de France, circa 1920. The
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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Vintage Silver Plate Horseshoe Jockey Catchall, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous silver plated, 1920s small pot with a horseshoe and some horse race related items. Think
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories

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Silver Plate, Metal

Jacobean Oak Desk / Library Table Early 20th Century
Located in Fulton, CA
Early 20th century oak library table / desk / refectory table with fanned inlay detail. Bold, over
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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Swedish Art Deco Axel E Hjorth "Roma" Desk
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Uccle, BE
Produced by Bodafors in Sweden. Stained flamed birch desk "Roma" for Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

Swedish Art Deco Axel E Hjorth "Roma" Desk
Swedish Art Deco Axel E Hjorth "Roma" Desk
H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
American Aesthetic Oak Partners Desk manner Louis Comfort Tiffany
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Buffalo, NY
American Aesthetic Oak Partners Desk manner Louis Comfort Tiffany.. Large and handsome antique oak
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Vintage 1920s American Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Simmons Brushed Steel Sheraton Series Desk Vanity Set
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, Sheraton Series vanity or desk set by Simmons Company Furniture features an
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Early 20th Century American Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Hepplewhite Sheraton Style Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Writing Desk
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This American made 1920s era mahogany piece is made in the quality level of New York makers. With
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Vintage 1920s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Oak Art Deco Modernist Writing Table or Dining Table by Architect Caspers, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
architect Caspers. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with original oak veneered top
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Early 20th Century Brushed Steel And Marble Writing Desk Vanity
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, industrial, brushed steel desk features a contrasting white marble top with
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Brass, Steel

Antique English 1920s Bureau with Drawers
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
, brass fittings. there is not key to top. circa: 1920s Material: Oak Country of Origin: English
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Early 20th Century Desks

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Oak

Antique English 1920s Bureau with Drawers
Antique English 1920s Bureau with Drawers
H 43.31 in W 29.14 in D 16.15 in
Swedish Table Mirror, Swedish Grace, 1920s, Signed Nils Fogstedt
Located in Stockholm, SE
early example of Swedish Grace and made in the mid 1920s. It is signed N S (Nils Fogstedt 1884-1954) who
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Vintage 1920s Swedish More Desk Accessories

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Pewter

Art Deco Desk
Located in New York, NY
A fine Art Deco desk with a parchment writing surface. Details of nickel with cream colored pulls
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks

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Nickel

Art Deco Desk
Art Deco Desk
H 29.75 in W 59 in D 29.5 in
Art Nouveau Brass Desk Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Art Nouveau brass desk lamp with attached tray.
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Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Desk Lamp
Art Nouveau Brass Desk Lamp
H 16 in W 14 in D 12 in
Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Secretary Desk. 4 dovetailed
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Italian 1920s Art Deco Wrought Iron and Marble Bird Inkwell
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1920s Art Deco wrought iron and marble bird inkstand.
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Inkwells

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Marble, Wrought Iron

Collection of Five Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage German, 1920s - 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
lot for display. Made in Germany, between circa 1920s to late 1960s. Nice addition to any collection
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20th Century German More Desk Accessories

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Metal

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1920s Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1920s desk you’re looking for. A 1920s desk — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a 1920s desk, we have 2825 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1920s desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1920s desk, designed in the Art Deco, Industrial or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. René Lalique, Marcel Breuer and Tiffany Studios each produced at least one beautiful 1920s desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1920s Desk?

Prices for a 1920s desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $39 and can go as high as $96,484, while the average can fetch as much as $2,184.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The iconic dresses from the 1920s are called flapper dresses. This name comes from the term flapper, which was used to describe young women during the period who enjoyed personal fulfillment and independence in American cities, particularly as they gained the right to vote and enjoy other freedoms previously reserved for men. Flappers danced at jazz clubs and upended most societal restrictions placed on women at the time, and fashion statements typically attributed to flappers included short “bob” haircuts, higher hemlines and other then-audacious style choices. Find a selection of flapper dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    In the 1920s, brides often wore tubular-shaped slip dresses with a beaded tunic over top. Hemlines usually fell just below the knee or to the ankle, and many gowns had dropped waists. For headwear, brides often showed off veils attached to cloche or flapper-style headbands. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wedding dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In the 1920s, flappers often wore straight, fitted dresses with plunging necklines and knee-length hems. Fringe was a common embellishment used at the time. Flappers also sported pumps and opted for bras and lingerie instead of corsets for undergarments. Shop a variety of vintage clothing on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To a 1920s party, you can wear a short fringed or beaded flapper dress, layers of long beaded or pearl necklaces, elbow-length gloves and a feathered headband. Another option is to wear an off-white men's suit. Shop a selection of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The type of tile that was used in the 1920s was primarily ceramic. Many shapes were available, including basketweave, penny round, pinwheel, square and subway. Hexagon tiles, however, which are still on trend, have been in use in bathrooms since at least the early 1900s. The choice of hexagonal tiles is believed to have been tied to cleanliness, as the small pieces could stand up to aggressive cleaning and could be easily replaced if needed. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of tiles from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Flapper dresses from the 1920s came in a range of colors, although darker hues such as black and navy were immensely popular. Flapper dresses were cut with straight and slim silhouettes, were typically knee-length and had a lower neckline. They were often made from silk chiffon and featured beaded details. You’ll find a selection of 1920s flapper dresses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Flappers were young women known for their energy who pushed the boundaries of freedom for women of that era. The classic image of a 1920 flapper is a party girl who wore make-up, lingerie and a knee-length, straight silk dress. Flappers often had shorter hairstyles, like a bob. Find a variety of 1920s nostalgia items, including flapper dresses, on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A Murphy desk is a wall-mounted desk that folds out to provide a work surface for a laptop, tablet, documents, and other items. It is a great solution if you have a little space or don't require a full desk every day. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murphy desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A kidney desk is a desk that has a curvy top that is similar in shape to a human kidney. Many kidney desks are very ornate, showing off details like vellum-lined tabletops and parquetry inlay. Shop a selection of kidney desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To date a desk, first look for any stamps or labels that tell you the name of the company that produced it. You can then use the maker information to research the piece using trusted online resources. In some cases, you may even find a manufacturing date on the piece. If you have difficulty determining how old a piece is, seek help from a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A console desk is a high, narrow table called a console table that can double as a desk. It is often used by people who work from home in a communal space, such as a hallway or a living room, as a workspace. Some console tables feature built-in storage, like drawers or shelves. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of console tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A kneehole desk refers to the type of desk that has a recessed, or “knee hole,” underneath between sets of drawers. The design leaves ample room for your legs when you are in a seated position. Shop a selection of antique kneehole desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bed desk — or lap desk — is a type of desk that is primarily designed for use in bed or for other similar circumstances. It generally offers a flat work surface with enough room for a laptop, mouse and a notebook.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A peninsula desk is a two-sided desk, with each side designed with one long drawer. This functional desk makes working with a partner easy. You can shop a collection of peninsula desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A hutch is a set of cabinets or shelves placed on top of a desk. Hutches can also be found on counters, drawers, and even cabinets.