1940 Antique Desk
Antique Leather Top French Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
This antique French Louis XVI style writing desk, crafted in France circa 1940s, exudes timeless
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Industrial Aluminum Rolling Desk Chair by General Fireproofing Co.
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique industrial aluminum rolling desk chair by General Fireproofing co. Amazing patina, surface
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$980
H 34 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
SURVIVOR OF 1940 GERMAN AIR RAID RESTORED ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
$13,648
H 32.09 in W 24.41 in D 28.55 in
ANTiQUE CIRCA 1940'S HAND CARVED CHINESE BUREAU WRITING DESK & MATCHING ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1940
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
$5,418 / set
H 48.63 in W 37.6 in D 16.74 in
COLLECTABLE 1940's ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON BUREAU DESK DRAWERS ORIGINAL RECEIPT
By Robert Thompson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original
Category
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Secretaires
Materials
Oak
$17,762
H 51.97 in W 33.08 in D 18.12 in
German Antique Brass Desk Lamp with Metal Shade
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1741 Antique brass desk /table lamp with metal shade
Takes on 60 watt edison based bulb
Existing
Category
Vintage 1940s Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal
2 Antique Stone Pietra Dura Trinket Boxes w Bowl Desk Accessories
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant antique stone trinket box with pietra dura floral inlay and incised sides.
Category
Vintage 1940s Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone
Vintage Antique Wood & Metal Child’s School Desk & Chair in Style of Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Detroit, MI
1940. This single-seater child’s classroom desk features a wooden chair and wooden writing surface with
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
$1,200
H 22.25 in W 25.5 in D 34.5 in
1940s Vintage Vornado Antique Electric Powerful Metal Desk Table Fan
By Vornado
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Vornado vintage antique electric fan powerful and silent.
Art Deco era electric table desk
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
1947 Antique Gold Cobra Desk Lamp by Jean Otis Reinecke Faries
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1947 Antiqued Gold Cobra Lamp by Jean Otis Reinecke for Faries MFG
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Recent Sales
Antique Italian Renaissance Table with Brass Ormolu Inlay, Ca 1940
Located in Lakewood, NJ
Antique Italian Renaissance Style table in carved Walnut, Ca 1940 elegant, refined, and impressive
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Restored Art Nouveau Designer Desk from 1930-1940
Located in Senden, NRW
each of your rooms. This is an antique desk for all people who like the special!
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Desks
Materials
Ash
Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Contact us for more shipping options: S16 Home San Francisco.
An original solid Oak desk
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
This is an original solid oak desk chair with cast iron mechanism and brass casters. This
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
This is an original solid oak desk chair with cast iron mechanism and brass casters. This
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940
By Sikes Chair Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
This is an original solid oak desk chair with brass casters. This chair swivels, tilts
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
This is an original solid Oak desk chair with brass casters and cast iron mechanism. This
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Adjustable Swivel Oak Desk Chair c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original solid Oak desk chair with curved legs, cast iron mechanism and brass
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Mahogany Governor Winthrop Secretary Desk Circa 1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Governor Winthrop secretary offers mahogany construction with upper having broken arch
Category
Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
Antique French Mahogany Directoire-Style Leather Top Desk, circa 1940
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A large French Directoire-style mahogany desk, with a beautifully accented and tooled gilt-and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Desks
Materials
Leather, Ebony, Mahogany
Louis XVI Style French Antique Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French antique Louis XVI style writing desk made of mahogany and ebonized with a French polish
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
Writing Desk. This exquisite piece, made in France circa 1940’s, exudes timeless charm and grandeur
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Swivel Date Stamp Caddy c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An antique "Achilles" cast iron, brass and metal swivel date stamp caddy.
Creator
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Antique French Desk/Bureau Plat with Black Paint/Polished Finish
Located in Round Top, TX
the intricate details of this stunning desk.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Restored 1940 Hillcrest Chesterfield Antique Whisky Brown Leather Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored Hillcrest original double tension spring 1940s horsehair padded with coil sprung base Chesterfield cushion seat captains...
Category
Vintage 1940s British Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 41.74 in W 30.32 in D 32.29 in
A Beautiful Antique-Mirror Veneered Desk
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This desk is a real beauty. Completely restored to its former glory, this desk is Hollywood Chic
Category
Vintage 1940s American Desks
Antique Rococo Revival Walnut 7-Drawer Kneehole Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Rococo Revival desk, circa 1940s. Made from walnut with seven drawers and ornately carved detail
Category
Vintage 1940s Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
French Rococo Style Desk with Antiqued Mirrored Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French painted Rococo style desk with centre drawer. Top is four antiqued mirror panels detailed
Category
Vintage 1940s French Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique Art Deco American Walnut Waterfall Writing Desk Dressing Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Art Deco era American walnut writing desk. Features the iconic waterfall front with four large
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Fine Quality Mahogany Writing Table - Desk first half 20th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Fine Quality Mahogany Writing Table - George VI civil service desk from the first half of
Category
Vintage 1940s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 30.32 in W 48.04 in D 26.38 in
Antique Royal "Magic Margin" Typewriter, circa 1940
By Royal Typewriter Company 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An antique Royal "Magic Margin" typewriter with lift up lid that covers the key hammers. New
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Steel, Nickel
Antique French Provincial Turtle Top Scalloped Mahogany Side Table Library Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
French Provincial side table or desk, circa 1940s. Features a serpentine top over a scalloped apron
Category
Vintage 1940s French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 29.25 in W 36 in D 23.75 in
Antique Imperial Quartersawn Oak Mission Arts Crafts Library Table Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique Imperial Funtiure library table or writing desk. Made of quartersawn oak featuring one
Category
Vintage 1940s Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 30 in W 48 in D 30 in
Antique French Louis XV Bureau Plat Desk With Mounted Bronze Ormolu
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Louis XV or French Continental style writing desk or bureau plat desk
France
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique Crotch Walnut French Provincial Louis XV Kidney Writing Vanity Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
1940s kidney bean or crescent shaped writing desk. Made from walnut with crotch veneer along the
Category
Vintage 1940s Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 31 in W 24 in D 51.5 in
Antique Spinet Style Writing Desk w/ Hidden Deawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 1940s antique spinet-style writing desk blends elegance with clever functionality
Category
Vintage 1940s American Victorian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Collection of 33 Antique Bronze and Brass Padlocks C.1910-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original collection of 33 antique bronze, brass and steel padlocks by various
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel
England Hand magnifying glass / Magnifying lens, Antler and metal
By English Country Antiques
Located in Valladolid, ES
magnifying glass, and gives it a refined air that will perfectly complement any desk set, or even as a
Category
Vintage 1940s English Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Antique Adjustable Milwaukee Chair Company Swivel Office Chair, circa 1910-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
.1910-1940.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Solid Oak, Cast Iron, Cane, Brass.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 36 in W 22.75 in D 25 in
Vintage Antique Louis XV-Style Inlaid Wood Secretary Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions:
58.25”H x 32.50”W x 21”D
Desk Height 30.25”
Category
Vintage 1940s American Louis XV Desks
Materials
Walnut
Antique World War ll Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
" label.
Creator US Navy.
Date of manufacture c.1940.
Materials and techniques bakelite, wood, metal
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Maple Desk by Antonio Ferretti Milano , Italy, 1940s
By Antonio Ferretti
Located in Sofia, BG
A maple veneered desk, manufactured in Italy by Antonio Ferretti Milan , 1940s.
A beautiful
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Painted Wrought Iron Strapwork Garden Table Glazed Top. c.1940
Located in London, GB
An incredibly attractive metal tripod garden table. c.1940
Blacksmith made from wrought iron with
Category
Vintage 1940s Industrial Desks
Materials
Steel
H 23.63 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Antique Art Deco Burled Walnut Burgundy Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
This desk was made in the early 20th century and features gorgeous Deco styling. It is made with
Category
Vintage 1940s American Desks
Antique Art Deco American Walnut Vanity Dressing Table Kneehole Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
American Art Deco Vanity or Writing Desk, Circa 1940s. Made from walnut with a contoured front
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Desks
Materials
Walnut
H 17.5 in W 50.5 in L 17.5 in
French Directoire Style Black Leather-Top Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French Directoire style desk of ebonized, solid mahogany with a hand-rubbed French polish
Category
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Desks
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Antique 1940s Underwood Manual Typewriter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 1940s Underwood Manual Typewriter. Circa 1940s. Measurements: 9" H x 16" W x 13.5" D.
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
20th Century Italian Art Deco Writing Desk in Walnut Veneered and Glass Top
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Large Italian design desk by Cappelletti period Art Deco. The desk is characterized by veneered
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Desks
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 42.13 in W 50.4 in D 22.84 in
Antique Singer Featherweight 221 Portable Sewing Machine & Case + Extras 1941
By Singer
Located in Dayton, OH
Singer Featherweight 221 portable sewing machine comes with original carrying case, manual and many extras including thread, bobbins, and additional feet.
Made in January of 1941
Se...
Category
Vintage 1940s Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
H 11.75 in W 8.25 in D 13 in
1941s Montblanc Meisterstuck 244 EF Antique Fountain Pen Original Gold Nib
Located in Milan, IT
Montblanc Meisterstuck 244 EF dark green marbled celluloid fountain pen, Danish made, produced between 1941 and 1954 piston filling, original Montblanc nib n. 4 in 14-karat gold.
T...
Category
Vintage 1940s Inkwells
Materials
Acrylic
Antique Brevett Magnetic Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a small Clockett Clock made by Bulle. Picked it up in London long ago. Battery Magnetic clock kept under glass dome. The glass dome maybe a replacement. They never last long....
Category
Vintage 1940s European Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Magnets
Vintage Rustic Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Handcrafted from indigenous oak by talented Flemish artisans, this antique writing table features
Category
Vintage 1940s Belgian Northern Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Industrial Oak Swivel Desk Chair, c.1940
Located in London, GB
Oak framed desk chair of exceptional quality made in France by Scholz Star. c.1940
Swivel base
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique Industrial Art Deco Oak Framed Adjustable Swivel Desk Chair, c.1940
Located in London, GB
Oak framed desk chair of exceptional quality, likely made in England. c.1920
Height adjustable
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in
Antique Industrial Oak Swivel Machinist Factory Workshop Desk Chair, c.1940
Located in London, GB
Oak framed industrial machinist's chair. c.1940
Likely a historical marriage of two chairs, the
Category
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 34.26 in W 15.75 in D 21.26 in
Antique Vintage Industrial Cast Brass Column Desk Table Lamp, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed cast brass table lamp. c.1940
In original condition with nice patina to the
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique Georgian Accent Desk Armchair Mahogany
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Antique 1940s English Georgian Style
Category
Vintage 1940s Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Cotton
1940s Vornado Antique Electric Green Metal Desk Table Fan
By Vornado
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Vornado vintage antique electric fan powerful and silent.
Art Deco era electric green desk
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Antique Walnut Serpentine Secretary Desk Chippendale Style Bookcase Oxbow
Located in Dayton, OH
A gorgeous serpentine front one piece secretary desk. Made from American walnut. Interior opens to
Category
Vintage 1940s Chippendale Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Antique Maddox Walnut Serpentine Secretary Desk Chippendale Bookcase Oxbow
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
A gorgeous serpentine front one piece secretary desk by Maddox Tables of Jamestown NY. Made from
Category
Vintage 1940s Chippendale Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Antique Chippendale Georgian Style Mahogany Kneehole Vanity Writing Desk Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1940s mahogany knee hole writing or vanity desk featuring seven drawers with colonial brass
Category
Vintage 1940s Chippendale Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
H 42 in W 48 in D 18.5 in
Antique Elegant and Decorative Foldable Wooden Children's Desk and Seat
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Pay attention everybody! Grab a pen and write down...
Authentic foldable school table with chair, all attached together. It is made of wood with the back of the chair and the deskto...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Children's Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 28.75 in W 22.05 in D 28.75 in
Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
This is an original solid oak desk chair with cast iron mechanism and brass casters. This
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Adjustable Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An original solid Oak desk chair with curved legs, cast iron mechanism and brass casters
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique French Wood Hourglass, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique wood hourglass.
By unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1940.
In original condition
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Date Stamp Caddy, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About:
An antique metal date stamp swivel caddy with wood and metal date stamps.
Creator
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Antique Wooden Drafting T-Square, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An nicely weathered wooden T-square used for drafting. The piece has retained its original finish and is in good condition with appropriate patina for its age.
Creator un...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
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By Simmons Company Furniture, Norman Bel Geddes
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High Style, Art Deco, Machine Age, Industrial design desk(s) by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Company circa 1930's. The desks feature a bank of three drawers which flank th...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks
Materials
Steel
$495
H 30 in W 60 in D 21 in
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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
$3,772
H 43.71 in W 53.94 in D 77.17 in
Stunning Pair of Victorian Military Campaign Folding Chairs Steamer Liner Pieces
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of Victorian circa 1880 military campaign style folding chairs
A very good looking and highly collectable pair of desk steame...
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
$3,909 / set
H 42.52 in W 23.23 in D 29.53 in
Chinese Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from the 19th century, with chinoiserie décor. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this cabinet captures our attention with ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$5,800
H 71 in W 50 in D 22 in
Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this early Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form of a Davenport desk circa 1840-1860 in solid mahogany
I’ve only ever seen one o...
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Desks
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$4,046
H 29.93 in W 19.3 in D 14.57 in
19th C Pair of Large Optical Experimental Scientific Mirrors Concave & Convex
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large pair of scientific optical mirrors, one concave the other convex.
These where used in studies of optical sciences and in particular the study of the properties of light r...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
$2,599 / set
H 29.53 in Dm 14.18 in
Antique English Hammered Brass Cauldron Planter Jardiniere with Lion Handles
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb large antique English hammered brass tripod footed cauldron, jardiniere, planter, log bin, or champagne bucket, circa 1900. This fine hand crafted bucket is heavy, weighing ...
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Antique Early 1900s British Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Brass, Copper
$1,250
H 13.75 in W 19.5 in D 16 in
Art Deco Diskometal Fish Vase made by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Art Deco Vase with two Fish designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. A lovely detail for a beautiful place.
* Diskometal vase with two fish
* Designer: Just Andersen
* Model: 1833
*...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Metal
$718
H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
Faux Bamboo Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Tray Table
Located in Norwood, NJ
Red lacquer and gilt decoration with florals, birds and butterflies. Faux bamboo legs and cross stretcher. Removable tray top with felt interior. This tastefully designed tray table ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Petit-Monsigny Art Deco Ibis Sculpture Table Lamp, 1920
By A. Petit Monsigny
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Table Lamp by Adolphe Petit-Monsigny, circa 1920. An exceptional French Art Deco table lamp, circa 1920, showcasing a stunning bronze sculpture by th...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedside End Side Table
Located in Pulborough, GB
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...
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20th Century British Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Wood Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the mid-20th century. Louis XVI style furniture veneered in mahogany and walnut, rich in gilded and chiseled metal decorations. Finished desk for the center ...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1930s Art Deco Saucer Ceiling Pendant Lamp Multiples, 5 Available
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
American Art Deco era chrome saucer ceiling lamp with bronze end cap and polished aluminum stem. The lamp was a 43" hanging from the ceiling with an even light spreading upwards when...
Category
Vintage 1930s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
$810 Sale Price / item
40% Off
H 21 in W 21 in D 21 in
Antique Industrial Mercury Glass Adjustable Wall Lights by Pittsburgh Reflector
By Pittsburgh Reflective Glass
Located in Nottingham, GB
RARE SILVERED GLASS WALL SCONES BY PITTSBURGH REFLECTOR COMPANY
SOLD IN PAIRS
A wonderful run of rare mercury glass shades manufactured by the "Pittsburgh Refectory Company" in the U...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$1,371 / set
H 12.6 in W 8.67 in D 12.6 in
Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs Large, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of turquoise glazed porcelain foo dogs. Large size and beautiful details. Add some classic Asian style and amazing color to your home.
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Greenwich, CT
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
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Mahogany
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1940 Antique Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1940 antique desk for your home. Each 1940 antique desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Your living room may not be complete without a 1940 antique desk — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1940 antique desk, those designed in Industrial, Art Deco and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one 1940 antique desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Faries Lamp Co., General Fireproofing Company and Harris Lebus produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 1940 Antique Desk?
Prices for a 1940 antique desk start at $55 and top out at $12,885 with the average selling for $1,040.
Questions About 1940 Antique Desk
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
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