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Knee Hole Desk With Chinoiserie Decoration
Knee Hole Desk With Chinoiserie Decoration

Knee Hole Desk With Chinoiserie Decoration

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage 1920's knee hole desk of mahogany with new ebonized finish and hand applied Chinoiserie

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Early 20th Century American Desks

French 1920's Bronze Bouillotte Desk Lamps
French 1920's Bronze Bouillotte Desk Lamps

French 1920's Bronze Bouillotte Desk Lamps

Located in Fairfax, VA

Crafted in France in 1920's double arm bronze desk /table lamp with black lacquered shade

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Vintage 1920s French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Oak Partner Desk
Early 20th Century Oak Partner Desk

Early 20th Century Oak Partner Desk

Located in Raalte, NL

Solid oak partner desk from the 1920s of the last century, the top has three drawers and each side

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique 1920s Arts & Crafts Smoking Compendium in the Form of a Viking Boat
Antique 1920s Arts & Crafts Smoking Compendium in the Form of a Viking Boat

Antique 1920s Arts & Crafts Smoking Compendium in the Form of a Viking Boat

Located in GB

This stylish craftsman's made one off Arts & Crafts piece has been made in the form of a Viking long boat out of wrought steel which has been shaped and rivetted with hammered textur...

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Vintage 1920s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

French, 1920's, Bronze Bouillotte Desk Lamp
French, 1920's, Bronze Bouillotte Desk Lamp

French, 1920's, Bronze Bouillotte Desk Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

Elegant bouillotte table/desk lamp consists of three swan arm candle lights which extending from a

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Vintage 1920s French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1920's Spanish Revival Writing Desk/Secretary
1920's Spanish Revival Writing Desk/Secretary

1920's Spanish Revival Writing Desk/Secretary

Located in Pasadena, CA

Handsome and functional writing desk concealed in vargueno-like cabinet, sits atop turned legs

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Early 20th Century American Secretaires

English Country House George V Walnut Pedestal Desk, 1920
English Country House George V Walnut Pedestal Desk, 1920

English Country House George V Walnut Pedestal Desk, 1920

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Walnut 1920s pedestal desk This Walnut 1920s pedestal desk is in the Georgian style and was

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Vintage 1920s English George I Desks

Materials

Walnut

Elegant 1920's Table or Desk Lamp
Elegant 1920's Table or Desk Lamp

Elegant 1920's Table or Desk Lamp

Located in Pasadena, CA

Lovely lamp with intricate cast base and finial retains its original metal-accented mica shade; measures approx. 13 1/2" w x 26 3/4" h

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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1920's Bronze Bouilotte  Desk Lamp
1920's Bronze Bouilotte  Desk Lamp

1920's Bronze Bouilotte Desk Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bouilotte style student desk lamp from USA in the early 20th century. Very high quality with a

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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1920s Spanish Revival Dresser/Desk
1920s Spanish Revival Dresser/Desk

1920s Spanish Revival Dresser/Desk

Located in Pasadena, CA

Circa 1920's. This is a very versatile piece. The top panels opens and become a writing desk and

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Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Dressers

Materials

Wood

1920's French Bibliotheque
1920's French Bibliotheque

1920's French Bibliotheque

Located in San Francisco, CA

1920's French Bibliotheque ( also vitrine, desk) 82" H X 33" W X 17" D

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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

Rare Original 1920's Triplex Desk Lamp By Johan Petter Johansson
Rare Original 1920's Triplex Desk Lamp By Johan Petter Johansson

Rare Original 1920's Triplex Desk Lamp By Johan Petter Johansson

By Johan Petter Johansson

Located in Antwerp, BE

Great burgundy colored triplex desk lamp by Johan Petter Johansson. His designs are highly detailed

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Early 20th Century Swedish Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1920's Bauhaus Desk Lamp by Christian Dell for Bunte & Remmler
1920's Bauhaus Desk Lamp by Christian Dell for Bunte & Remmler

1920's Bauhaus Desk Lamp by Christian Dell for Bunte & Remmler

By Christian Dell

Located in Downham Market, GB

. Late 1920's Wired in twisted black flex to UK spec. Wear commensurate with age, good condition

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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1920s German Art Deco Desk Lamp
1920s German Art Deco Desk Lamp

1920s German Art Deco Desk Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

Elegant 1920s bronze finished desk lamp with adjustable position painted glass shade.

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Spelter

1920s Golden Oak Teacher's Desk, Refinished
1920s Golden Oak Teacher's Desk, Refinished

1920s Golden Oak Teacher's Desk, Refinished

Located in Alhambra, CA

1920s teachers desk made of solid golden oak. Well made in a straight and simple Arts Crafts

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Vintage 1920s North American American Craftsman Tables

Materials

Oak

Rare 1920s Fog & Mørup Desk Lamp
Rare 1920s Fog & Mørup Desk Lamp

Rare 1920s Fog & Mørup Desk Lamp

By Fog & Mørup

Located in Hudson, NY

Rare Danish lamp by Fog & Mørup, in glass and patinated metal.

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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

1920s Spanish Revival Cabinet With Writing Desk
1920s Spanish Revival Cabinet With Writing Desk

1920s Spanish Revival Cabinet With Writing Desk

Located in Pasadena, CA

Circa 1920's. Very nice side cabinet with iron trestle the doors open to retractable desk top.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Cabinets

Materials

Wood

French 1920s Bronze Desk or Piano Lamp
French 1920s Bronze Desk or Piano Lamp

French 1920s Bronze Desk or Piano Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

Made in France during 1920s. Bronze adjustable shade desk or piano lamp.

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Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Original 1920s Mid Century Bronze Desk Lamp
Original 1920s Mid Century Bronze Desk Lamp

Original 1920s Mid Century Bronze Desk Lamp

Located in Armonk, NY

Original 1920s mid century bronze desk lamp. This elegant but simple desk lamp stands on a heavy

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Vintage 1920s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French 1920s Hand-Forged Iron Desk Lamp
French 1920s Hand-Forged Iron Desk Lamp

French 1920s Hand-Forged Iron Desk Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

It took many hours to Hammer weld and hand craft a desk lamp like this. Soft brushed clean in

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Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

1920s French Bronze Desk Lamp by Noverdy
1920s French Bronze Desk Lamp by Noverdy

1920s French Bronze Desk Lamp by Noverdy

By Jean Noverdy

Located in Fairfax, VA

A gorgeous Noverdy art glass shade sits at the top of this beautiful antique desk lamp. Made of

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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Nickel 1920s French Adjustable Piano/Desk Lamp
Art Deco Nickel 1920s French Adjustable Piano/Desk Lamp

Art Deco Nickel 1920s French Adjustable Piano/Desk Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

Polished nickel on bronze adjustable arm and shade French art deco piano or desk lamp.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

1920s School Desk Lectern Front Piece
1920s School Desk Lectern Front Piece

1920s School Desk Lectern Front Piece

By Kooijmans

Located in Amsterdam, NL

We have just enough for a complete classroom: 9 benches and 2 desks / front pieces, so that the

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Early 20th Century Dutch Machine Age Children's Furniture

Materials

Iron

French 1920s Bronze Tiger Desk Lamp
French 1920s Bronze Tiger Desk Lamp

French 1920s Bronze Tiger Desk Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

An unique desk lamp with bronze tiger sitting on a marble base and glass shade.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Style Walnut Drop-Front Secretaire/Desk, 1920s
Louis XV Style Walnut Drop-Front Secretaire/Desk, 1920s

Louis XV Style Walnut Drop-Front Secretaire/Desk, 1920s

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome Secretaire desk made of walnut in the Louis XV style, circa 1920s. A brass key opens the

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Brass

French 1920s Art Deco Table or Desk Lamp by Robert
French 1920s Art Deco Table or Desk Lamp by Robert

French 1920s Art Deco Table or Desk Lamp by Robert

Located in Fairfax, VA

French Art Deco adjustable desk or table lamp, it features a nickel-plated bronze base with a

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Desk/Table Lamp Made From a 1920s Dentist's Drill
Desk/Table Lamp Made From a 1920s Dentist's Drill

Desk/Table Lamp Made From a 1920s Dentist's Drill

Located in Hudson, NY

This one-of-a-kind lamp has been made from a 1920s era Ritter Dental Drill Model B by Doyle:Hudson

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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Art Deco Green Bakelite Desk Lamp Bauhaus Style, 1920s, Germany
Art Deco Green Bakelite Desk Lamp Bauhaus Style, 1920s, Germany

Art Deco Green Bakelite Desk Lamp Bauhaus Style, 1920s, Germany

Located in Retie, BE

Art Deco green Bakelite desk lamp. This Bauhaus style desk lamp dates from the late 1920s and was

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Interesting 1920s Graffitied Oak School Desk Lid
Interesting 1920s Graffitied Oak School Desk Lid

Interesting 1920s Graffitied Oak School Desk Lid

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

Dating from the early 20th century, the solid oak school desk lid, being hand carved to both sides

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Oak

Vintage Brass Desk Lamp with Green Enamel Shade, 1920s
Vintage Brass Desk Lamp with Green Enamel Shade, 1920s

Vintage Brass Desk Lamp with Green Enamel Shade, 1920s

Located in Retie, BE

Antique notary desk lamp-Vintage table lamp-Industrial brass desk lamp with adjustable arm and

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Iron

Art Deco Tiger Oak Wood Bureau Bookcase Secretary Desk, 1920s
Art Deco Tiger Oak Wood Bureau Bookcase Secretary Desk, 1920s

Art Deco Tiger Oak Wood Bureau Bookcase Secretary Desk, 1920s

Located in Hawthorne, CA

Beautiful Art Deco bureau bookcase / secretary desk. Solid tiger oak construction featuring open

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Steampunk Desk Lamp
Vintage Steampunk Desk Lamp

Vintage Steampunk Desk Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 1920s Steampunk Desk Lamp with a conical copper shade, brass stem and black painted metal

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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Brass

1920s French Art Deco Brass and Green Paint Swivel Top Desk Table Lamp
1920s French Art Deco Brass and Green Paint Swivel Top Desk Table Lamp

1920s French Art Deco Brass and Green Paint Swivel Top Desk Table Lamp

Located in Brussels, Ixelles

Nice Art Deco period table lamp composed of full brass base / rod / dome with accents of pastel green paint.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1 of 2 Early California Night Stands/Desks
1 of 2 Early California Night Stands/Desks

1 of 2 Early California Night Stands/Desks

Located in Pasadena, CA

Priced & sold individually, these unique tables/desks c. 1920's-'30's would be perfect as night

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Early 20th Century American Night Stands

Wood Revolving Desk Book Stand
Wood Revolving Desk Book Stand

Wood Revolving Desk Book Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

1920s, wood, revolving desk book stand. It is signed.

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Early 20th Century American Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood, Leather

Domed Desk Lamp in Nickel    SATURDAY SALE
Domed Desk Lamp in Nickel    SATURDAY SALE

Domed Desk Lamp in Nickel SATURDAY SALE

Located in Miami, FL

Perfect domed desk lamp in 1920s/1930s deco style. Rewired with both turn and line switches.

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20th Century American Table Lamps

Antique Spanish Revival Hand Painted Vargueno Desk with Galleon Motif
Antique Spanish Revival Hand Painted Vargueno Desk with Galleon Motif

Antique Spanish Revival Hand Painted Vargueno Desk with Galleon Motif

Located in Pasadena, CA

Cabinet on splayed leg base with interior desk, circa 1920s. All original finish. Measures: 53.13

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Vintage 1920s North American Spanish Colonial Cabinets

French Empire Style Bronze Bouillotte Lamp
French Empire Style Bronze Bouillotte Lamp

French Empire Style Bronze Bouillotte Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

French 1920s three-light bronze desk lamp with adjustable painted metal shade.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Inkwell with Chromed French Bulldog Figurine H. Moreau, 1920s, France
Art Deco Inkwell with Chromed French Bulldog Figurine H. Moreau, 1920s, France

Art Deco Inkwell with Chromed French Bulldog Figurine H. Moreau, 1920s, France

By Hippolyte François Moreau

Located in Retie, BE

Stylish 1920s Desk Ornament, an Inkwell with a Chromed Cubist French Bulldog Figurine. The dog

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Painted Wicker Desk, circa 1920s
Painted Wicker Desk, circa 1920s

Painted Wicker Desk, circa 1920s

Located in Culver City, CA

This wonderful example of wicker furniture from the 1920's is made of woven reed with a wood frame

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Stylish 1920s Industrial Metal Desk by Simmons
Stylish 1920s Industrial Metal Desk by Simmons

Stylish 1920s Industrial Metal Desk by Simmons

By Simmons Company Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Stylish American 1920's industrial metal desk by Simmons.

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Original Art Deco Desk Set Macassar, 1920s
Original Art Deco Desk Set Macassar, 1920s

Original Art Deco Desk Set Macassar, 1920s

Located in Senden, NRW

Original Art Deco desk set made of luxurious Macassar wood. The set consist of a perfectly restored

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Macassar

French Adjustable Architect's Drafting Desk Table, 1920s
French Adjustable Architect's Drafting Desk Table, 1920s

French Adjustable Architect's Drafting Desk Table, 1920s

Located in Roubaix, FR

Pine and iron French adjustable architect's drafting table or desk (not perfectly horizontal see

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Vintage 1920s European Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Original 1920s Art Deco Desk with Alcantara Leather
Original 1920s Art Deco Desk with Alcantara Leather

Original 1920s Art Deco Desk with Alcantara Leather

Located in Senden, NRW

Amazing original Art Deco desk from the glamourous 1920s made of walnut wood. This one of a kind

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl, Lacquer

1920's Italian Baroque Carved Wood Table
1920's Italian Baroque Carved Wood Table

1920's Italian Baroque Carved Wood Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

1920'S ITALIAN BAROQUE CARVED WOOD TABLE (needs to be refinished or painted) GREAT WRITING TABLE

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Early 20th Century French Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

1920s Carved Spanish Revival Desk
1920s Carved Spanish Revival Desk

1920s Carved Spanish Revival Desk

Located in Pasadena, CA

Intricately carved Spanish Revival desk with original hardware, circa 1920s.

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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Desks

Adjustable Architect's Drafting Table or Writing Desk, circa 1920s
Adjustable Architect's Drafting Table or Writing Desk, circa 1920s

Adjustable Architect's Drafting Table or Writing Desk, circa 1920s

Located in Roubaix, FR

top, circa 1920. Top part is 163 x 129 cm (64.17 x 50.79 inches) base 105 x 68 cm (41.34 x 26.77

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Vintage 1920s Belgian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1920’s Gilt Bronze ImHof Atlas and Zodiac Desk Clock
1920’s Gilt Bronze ImHof Atlas and Zodiac Desk Clock

1920’s Gilt Bronze ImHof Atlas and Zodiac Desk Clock

Located in Canton, MA

1920’s gilt bronze ImHof Atlas and zodiac desk clock. A statement piece of a desk clock. Atlas

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Watchmaker’s or Jeweler’s Workbench or Tall Desk, 1920s
Antique Watchmaker’s or Jeweler’s Workbench or Tall Desk, 1920s

Antique Watchmaker’s or Jeweler’s Workbench or Tall Desk, 1920s

Located in San Francisco, CA

A wonderful 1920s watchmaker’s or jeweler’s multi-drawer wood workbench that’s a good height and

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Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Desks

Materials

Stone, Brass, Iron

1920s Edwardian Louis XVI Style Brussel Writing Desk Marble Top
1920s Edwardian Louis XVI Style Brussel Writing Desk Marble Top

1920s Edwardian Louis XVI Style Brussel Writing Desk Marble Top

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early 20th century European desk in elegant satinwood. Fine marquetry on all seven drawer fronts

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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Post Office Iron Poste Desk and Sliding Seat by Bauche, 1920s
French Post Office Iron Poste Desk and Sliding Seat by Bauche, 1920s

French Post Office Iron Poste Desk and Sliding Seat by Bauche, 1920s

By Bauche

Located in Roubaix, FR

Rare iron poste desk and its original sliding chair by Bauche (French iron cabinet and safe

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Vintage 1920s French Industrial Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron

1920s Bronze Art Nouveau Letter Holder
1920s Bronze Art Nouveau Letter Holder

1920s Bronze Art Nouveau Letter Holder

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is a gorgeous, 1920s Art Nouveau, bronze letter holder.

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20th Century Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

1920s Double Tier Letter Tray, Tangerine
1920s Double Tier Letter Tray, Tangerine

1920s Double Tier Letter Tray, Tangerine

Located in Alhambra, CA

Vintage steel desk top letter tray. Salvaged from Cherry Point Marine Air station. Refinished in

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Vintage 1920s American Machine Age Desk Sets

1920s Two-Tier Letter Tray, Royal Blue
1920s Two-Tier Letter Tray, Royal Blue

1920s Two-Tier Letter Tray, Royal Blue

Located in Alhambra, CA

Vintage steel desk top letter tray. Salvaged from Cherry Point Marine Air station. Refinished in

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Vintage 1920s Machine Age Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
  • 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 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 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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A waterfall desk is a desk that features rounded corners. This term comes from the idea that this stylistic feature makes it seem as if the lines of the desk flow like a waterfall. The waterfall style emerged during the 1930s and 40s. Find a range of waterfall desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A desk tray is a storage solution used to tidy up desktop work areas. Normally, they are flat rectangular trays with raised sides, and their proportions make them ideal for storing stacked papers. Some trays have more than one tier to separate incoming and outgoing paperwork. You'll find a variety of antique and vintage desk trays on 1stDibs.
  • 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.