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Art Deco Modernist Desk or Writing Table by Jan Brunott, 1920s
Art Deco Modernist Desk or Writing Table by Jan Brunott, 1920s

Art Deco Modernist Desk or Writing Table by Jan Brunott, 1920s

By Jan Brunott

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist desk or writing table. Design by Jan Brunott. Striking

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

French Art Deco "Chinoiserie" Red Craquelé Desk, circa 1920s
French Art Deco "Chinoiserie" Red Craquelé Desk, circa 1920s

French Art Deco "Chinoiserie" Red Craquelé Desk, circa 1920s

By Paul Poiret, Atelier Martine

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Unusual and gorgeous desk with lovely rounded edges and feet that curve in and under, in the

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

1920's Original Painted Iron Frog Doorstop
1920's Original Painted Iron Frog Doorstop

1920's Original Painted Iron Frog Doorstop

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1920's original painted iron frog doorstop. Painted green body and yellow belly. The frog can also

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20th Century American Adirondack Paperweights

Materials

Iron

American 1920s Ebonized Desk with Drop Top
American 1920s Ebonized Desk with Drop Top

American 1920s Ebonized Desk with Drop Top

Located in Buchanan, NY

American 1920s new-classical ebonized drop top desk. It has three drawers and a handled drop front

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Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Revival Desks

Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Ladies Desk by Willem Penaat, 1920s
Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Ladies Desk by Willem Penaat, 1920s

Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Ladies Desk by Willem Penaat, 1920s

By Metz & Co., Willem Penaat 1

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Elegant and rare Art Deco Amsterdam School ladies desk by Willem Penaat for Metz & Co. Amsterdam

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Anthroposophical Rudolf Steiner School Desk Organizer Smokers Stand 1920s
Anthroposophical Rudolf Steiner School Desk Organizer Smokers Stand 1920s

Anthroposophical Rudolf Steiner School Desk Organizer Smokers Stand 1920s

By Rudolf Steiner

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A spectacular sculptural anthroposophical carved wood desk organizer or smokers stand attributed to

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Danish 1920s Swivel Desk Chair in Solid Oak with Leather Seat
Danish 1920s Swivel Desk Chair in Solid Oak with Leather Seat

Danish 1920s Swivel Desk Chair in Solid Oak with Leather Seat

Located in Bridgeport, CT

1920's swivel desk chair in leather and solid oak. It is rare to find these very cool and solid

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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

1920s 1930s English Captains Office Swivel Desk Chair by Hillcrest Adjustable
1920s 1930s English Captains Office Swivel Desk Chair by Hillcrest Adjustable

1920s 1930s English Captains Office Swivel Desk Chair by Hillcrest Adjustable

By Hillcrest

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A fantastic example of a 1920s/30s oak and leather "Hillcrest" revolving desk chair on wheels

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Oak Art Deco Modernist Desk by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen, 1920s
Oak Art Deco Modernist Desk by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen, 1920s

Oak Art Deco Modernist Desk by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen, 1920s

By Genneper Molen, P.E.L. Izeren 1

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist desk. Design by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Macassar, Oak

Set with Writing Desk and Chair, France, 1920s-1930s, in Style of Jacques Adnet
Set with Writing Desk and Chair, France, 1920s-1930s, in Style of Jacques Adnet

Set with Writing Desk and Chair, France, 1920s-1930s, in Style of Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Stockholm, SE

A set with chair and writing desk in iron and leather. France, 1920s-1930s. In style of Jacques

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

French 1920s Art Deco Desk, Chair and Lamp Set, Attributed to Atelier Martine
French 1920s Art Deco Desk, Chair and Lamp Set, Attributed to Atelier Martine

French 1920s Art Deco Desk, Chair and Lamp Set, Attributed to Atelier Martine

By Paul Poiret, Atelier Martine

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Chinese-style Art Deco writing set comprised of a desk, a barrel-back armchair and a table lamp

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

1920s era English Edwardian Carlton House Satinwood Writing Table Desk
1920s era English Edwardian Carlton House Satinwood Writing Table Desk

1920s era English Edwardian Carlton House Satinwood Writing Table Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Edwardian Carlton House satinwood leather top writing desk with double raised tier of drawers

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

1920s French Ebonized Mahogany Writing Desk
1920s French Ebonized Mahogany Writing Desk

1920s French Ebonized Mahogany Writing Desk

Located in Buchanan, NY

Early 20th century writing desk with three drawers. Ebonized Mahogany with original (distressed

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Racing Car Desk Clock / Automobilia / U.K., 1920s
Art Deco Racing Car Desk Clock / Automobilia / U.K., 1920s

Art Deco Racing Car Desk Clock / Automobilia / U.K., 1920s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco racing car desk clock. Looks like an indianapolis racing car. Ítem has just been restored

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

Materials

Brass

Antique Oak French Art Deco Style Desk or Writing Table, 1920s
Antique Oak French Art Deco Style Desk or Writing Table, 1920s

Antique Oak French Art Deco Style Desk or Writing Table, 1920s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This art deco style desk or writing table was made around the 1920s in France. It is made from oak

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1920s Amsterdam School Desk In Oakwood, Macassar Ebony and Leather - Netherlands
1920s Amsterdam School Desk In Oakwood, Macassar Ebony and Leather - Netherlands

1920s Amsterdam School Desk In Oakwood, Macassar Ebony and Leather - Netherlands

Located in Girona, Girona

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

Materials

Leather, Macassar, Oak

Art Deco cleaning set for desk vienna around 1920s
Art Deco cleaning set for desk vienna around 1920s

Art Deco cleaning set for desk vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco cleaning set for desk vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Writing Desk Made in the 1920s, Restored Ebony
French Art Deco Writing Desk Made in the 1920s, Restored Ebony

French Art Deco Writing Desk Made in the 1920s, Restored Ebony

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Material: Makassar.  

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Macassar, Lacquer

Spindle Back Swivel Desk Chair in Elm and Turned Wrought Iron, Sweden, 1920s
Spindle Back Swivel Desk Chair in Elm and Turned Wrought Iron, Sweden, 1920s

Spindle Back Swivel Desk Chair in Elm and Turned Wrought Iron, Sweden, 1920s

Located in The Hague, NL

This unique swivel desk chair is coming from the private collection of a former boat captain living

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Rustic Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Walnut Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Green Leather Surface, circa 1920s
Art Deco Walnut Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Green Leather Surface, circa 1920s

Art Deco Walnut Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Green Leather Surface, circa 1920s

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

butlers serving trays partners desk A very good looking, well made and functional partners desk. This

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vintage 1920s Industrial Vulcanized Office Factory Desk Wastebasket Trash Can
Vintage 1920s Industrial Vulcanized Office Factory Desk Wastebasket Trash Can

Vintage 1920s Industrial Vulcanized Office Factory Desk Wastebasket Trash Can

Located in Hyattsville, MD

American vulcanized fiber company factory office trash can. Clearly ink stamped dated 1931. Measure: D 12 1/2 x H 14 1/2 in.

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Natural Fiber

Vintage 1920s Industrial Vulcanized Office Factory Desk Wastebasket Trash Can
Vintage 1920s Industrial Vulcanized Office Factory Desk Wastebasket Trash Can

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

Materials

Natural Fiber

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Square Swiss Desk Clock, Bronze & Sterling Silver c.1920s
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Square Swiss Desk Clock, Bronze & Sterling Silver c.1920s

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Square Swiss Desk Clock, Bronze & Sterling Silver c.1920s

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Soquel, CA

Elegant c.1920's art deco square desk clock by Tiffany & Co, in excellent working condition. Heavy

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Rare Abercrombie and Fitch Enameled Sailor Motif Working Table Clock, 1920's
Rare Abercrombie and Fitch Enameled Sailor Motif Working Table Clock, 1920's

Rare Abercrombie and Fitch Enameled Sailor Motif Working Table Clock, 1920's

By Abercrombie & Fitch

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Original 8 day clock by Abercrombie and Fitch. The enamel clock in the form of a sailor with a pipe and life preserver. Marked on the face also marked Made in Switzerland for the wor...

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Vintage 1920s European Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Enamel

Pair of 1920s Carved Soapstone Bookends
Pair of 1920s Carved Soapstone Bookends

Pair of 1920s Carved Soapstone Bookends

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of 1920s carved soapstone bookends.

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Vintage 1920s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Soapstone

Oak Art Deco Haagse School Drop Leaf Writing Table, 1920s
Oak Art Deco Haagse School Drop Leaf Writing Table, 1920s

Oak Art Deco Haagse School Drop Leaf Writing Table, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Art Deco Haagse School writing table. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Abalone, Macassar, Oak

1920s Oak Wooden Architect Drafting Table with Adjustable Wooden Base
1920s Oak Wooden Architect Drafting Table with Adjustable Wooden Base

1920s Oak Wooden Architect Drafting Table with Adjustable Wooden Base

Located in New York, NY

Dark wood tone oak drafting table architect's desk in good vintage condition from the early

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Vintage 1920s North American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1920s William And Mary Style Carved Walnut Executive Desk By R.G. Kittinger
1920s William And Mary Style Carved Walnut Executive Desk By R.G. Kittinger

1920s William And Mary Style Carved Walnut Executive Desk By R.G. Kittinger

By Kittinger

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is an incredible piece! It is a heavily carved walnut William and Mary style desk by R.G

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Early 20th Century American William and Mary Desks

Materials

Brass

1920s Reading Glass by Bausch & Lomb
1920s Reading Glass by Bausch & Lomb

1920s Reading Glass by Bausch & Lomb

By Bausch & Lomb

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A boxed hand held magnifying glass crafted of an ebonized handle and optical glass.

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Vintage Silver Plate Horseshoe Jockey Catchall, 1920s
Vintage Silver Plate Horseshoe Jockey Catchall, 1920s

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

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Coquet 1920's Fashionista, Rose Pink Translucent Alabaster Pin Dish, Italy 1960s
Coquet 1920's Fashionista, Rose Pink Translucent Alabaster Pin Dish, Italy 1960s

Coquet 1920's Fashionista, Rose Pink Translucent Alabaster Pin Dish, Italy 1960s

By Midcentury Italian school

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

decoration of an emancipated nineteen twenties fashionista Circa 1960's Original label Scaglione Prima, Italy

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Alabaster

Antique 1920s Underwood Typewriter Standard Typewriter No. 5
Antique 1920s Underwood Typewriter Standard Typewriter No. 5

Antique 1920s Underwood Typewriter Standard Typewriter No. 5

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique 1920s Underwood Typewriter Standard Typewriter No. 5. Circa 1920s. Measurements: 9.5" H x

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Antique Cased Three-Piece Bakelite Writing Set, Austria, 1920s
Antique Cased Three-Piece Bakelite Writing Set, Austria, 1920s

Antique Cased Three-Piece Bakelite Writing Set, Austria, 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1920s Austrian cased writing set. Included are a letter opener, dip pen, and a pencil

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

French Art Deco Desk
French Art Deco Desk

French Art Deco Desk

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

in the 1920’s in rosewood, the desk has a central locking door and two cupboards with sliding drawers

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

1920s Brass Letter Rack
1920s Brass Letter Rack

1920s Brass Letter Rack

Located in High Point, NC

1920s brass letter rack from England with nicely stamped decorated details. Resting on small bun

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Vintage 1920s English Edwardian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

1920s Patinated Steel Waste Basket by Erie Art Metal
1920s Patinated Steel Waste Basket by Erie Art Metal

1920s Patinated Steel Waste Basket by Erie Art Metal

By Erie Art Metal Co.

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A patinated steel Industrial waste basket having long triangular cutouts and a rolled rim.

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

1920s Refinished Walnut Swivelling And Tilting Rolling Banker's Office Chair
1920s Refinished Walnut Swivelling And Tilting Rolling Banker's Office Chair

1920s Refinished Walnut Swivelling And Tilting Rolling Banker's Office Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

A 1920s freshly and professionally Refinished Walnut Swivelling And Tilting Rolling Banker's Office

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1920s Oak Swivel Office Chair
1920s Oak Swivel Office Chair

1920s Oak Swivel Office Chair

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

1920s oak adjustable office desk chair. Oak wrap round arms and four legged base. Red cordroy seat

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Italian 1920s Art Deco Wrought Iron Parrot on a Marble Base
Italian 1920s Art Deco Wrought Iron Parrot on a Marble Base

Italian 1920s Art Deco Wrought Iron Parrot on a Marble Base

Located in Milan, IT

Italian 1920s Art Deco wrought iron parrot on a marble base.

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

French Art Deco Rosewood Desk
French Art Deco Rosewood Desk

French Art Deco Rosewood Desk

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

French Art Deco desk A mid 1920s quality Art Deco desk with bronze handles and handles greatly

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

1920s Original Pharmacy Gazing Ball Made from Mercury Glass
1920s Original Pharmacy Gazing Ball Made from Mercury Glass

1920s Original Pharmacy Gazing Ball Made from Mercury Glass

Located in New York, NY

1920s original pharmacy gazing ball made from mercury glass. This item can be viewed at our 149

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Vintage 1920s American More Desk Accessories

Materials

Mercury Glass

Model No. 28 Bentwood Armchairs from Thonet, 1920s, Set of Two
Model No. 28 Bentwood Armchairs from Thonet, 1920s, Set of Two

Model No. 28 Bentwood Armchairs from Thonet, 1920s, Set of Two

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Żory, PL

Pair of bentwood desk chairs from Thonet, model no. 28. Chairs have been completely restored.

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech

Keuffel & Esser Cast Iron & Oak Drafting Table, 1920s
Keuffel & Esser Cast Iron & Oak Drafting Table, 1920s

Keuffel & Esser Cast Iron & Oak Drafting Table, 1920s

By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1

Located in Savannah, GA

A Keuffel & Esser cast iron and oak drafting or drawing table, 1920s. 26 inches wide by 20

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Vintage 1920s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Beautiful Green Frog Paperweight 1920s
Beautiful Green Frog Paperweight 1920s

Beautiful Green Frog Paperweight 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Beautiful green frog paperweight, 1920s Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Easter Egg Holder around 1920s
Easter Egg Holder around 1920s

Easter Egg Holder around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Easter egg holder around 1920s Glass hand painted. Original condition

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Jewelry Box, 1920s
Art Deco Jewelry Box, 1920s

Art Deco Jewelry Box, 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco jewelry box, 1920s Original wood inside the box polished and stove enameled.

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

1920s French Brass Turtle Paperweight
1920s French Brass Turtle Paperweight

1920s French Brass Turtle Paperweight

Located in High Point, NC

A brass paperweight from 1920s France in the shape of a turtle. Dark indentation contrasts with

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Vintage 1920s French Paperweights

Materials

Brass

1920s Italian Archival Document Boxes
1920s Italian Archival Document Boxes

1920s Italian Archival Document Boxes

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

storage solution. Decorated with green marble paper and blue strings, they are labeled 1920, no doubt used

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Vintage 1920s Italian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Paper

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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 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 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 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 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 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.