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1940's Hollywood Regency Campaign style Giltwood Writing Desk
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Hollywood Regency Campaign style Writing Desk Made by Drexel. This desk is 2 toned. Lots of
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Vintage 1940s North American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1940's Traditional style 9 Drawer Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's Traditional style 9 Drawer Mahogany Writing Desk. Finished all the way around and can be
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Desk Style Art Deco in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1940 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French Empire style mahogany bronze mounted writing desk, leather top circa 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Empire style mahogany bronze mounted writing desk with leather top, circa 1940.
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Vintage 1940s Argentine Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Desk Style Art Deco in Wood and chrome, 1940, Made in Germany
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate
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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Desk Style Art Deco in Wood and chrome, 1940, Made in Germany
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate
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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
(AIFAF)" Desk Year 1940 French Wood and chrome Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940
Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940
H 30.52 in W 42.92 in D 23.63 in
Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Year: 1940 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
H 31.11 in W 36.62 in D 22.05 in
Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
H 63.78 in W 44.49 in D 19.69 in
Gustavian Style 9 Drawer Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style 9 Drawer Desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Gustavian Style 9 Drawer Desk
Gustavian Style 9 Drawer Desk
H 30 in W 50 in D 20 in
French Empire style mahogany bronze mounted writing desk, leather top circa 1940
Located in Miami, FL
A French Empire style mahogany bronze mounted writing desk with leather top, circa 1940.
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Desk Art Deco, 1940, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1940 Material: Wood and bronze It is an elegant and
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Desk Art Deco, 1940, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1940 Material: Wood and bronze It is an elegant and
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Frits Henningsen Mahogany Desk, 1940-1950, Rare Model
By Fritz Heningsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Classic, modern style that will never go out of style. Designed and produced in the 1940-1950s by Danish
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Vintage French Jansen Manner Louis XVI Style Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage French Jansen Manner black lacquered Louis XVI style writing desk. Circa 1940. A timeless
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Vintage 1940s Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498
Located in Lyon, FR
Imposing 1950's French modernist desk. Structure in solid mahogany and veneer, top in black glass
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An outstanding French Louis XV style writing desk or bureau plat desk with bronze trim and ornate
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Armchair in Wood and Chrome, Style: Bauhaus, German, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair Wood and chrome Year: 1940 Country: Germany If you are looking for a desk chair to match
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Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Armchair in Wood and Chrome, Style: Bauhaus, German, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair Wood and chrome Year: 1940 Country: Germany We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco
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Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Art Deco / Neoclassical Revival Walnut Desk, France, circa 1940
By Jean Pascaud
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
green patinated bronze. Art Deco / Neo-Classical Revival style, France, circa 1930/1940. In the style
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks

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Bronze

Vintage Jaguar Green Lacquered Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
Located in East Hampton, NY
British Jaguar green lacquered Louis XVI style desk with original embossed leather top and two
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Modernist Desk in Solid Wood 40s / 50s Bauhaus Style Vintage
Located in Lyon, FR
French desk from the 40s / 50s in modernist Bauhaus style. Structure of the desk in veneered and
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Vintage 1940s French Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Rare Mid Century Italian Grissinato Desk In The Style Of Gio Ponti
Located in Westport, CT
Wonderful Modernist fruitwood desk shown with its original grey laminate top which we have covered
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Fruitwood

Rationalist style chair, 1940 circa
By Bauhaus
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A beautiful chair in the rationalist style, with a tubular steel frame and wooden back and seat
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Rationalist style chair, 1940 circa
Rationalist style chair, 1940 circa
H 28.35 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Louis XV Marquetry Style Mahogany Brass Ormolu Mounted Bombe Leather Top Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Style Mahogany Brass Ormolu Mounted Bombe Leather Top Desk A
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Biedermeier Year 1847 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. If you are
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Antique 1840s French Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
H 48.04 in W 19.69 in D 55.12 in
Marcel Breuer Style Desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Lucca, IT
Marcel Breuer style desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern.
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Large Art Deco Oak Desk in the Style of Dominique, circa 1930-1940
By Dominique
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Art Deco oak desk in the style of Dominique, circa 1930-1940.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks

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Oak

20th Century Spanish Louis XVI Style Cherrywood Desk Writing Leather Top
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-20th century Louis XVI style Spanish cherry wood writing desk features a brown leather top
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1940s Paul Frankl Eight-Drawer Desk Art Deco Style By Johnson Furniture Co.
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Paul Frankl designed eight-drawer desk for the Johnson Furniture Co. of Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Chippendale Style Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Montreal, QC
This superb desk is a copy of one made by Thomas Chippendale in 1766 for Sir Rowland Winn . The
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Vintage 1940s English George III Desks

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Leather, Wood

Jansen French Louis XVI Style Ebonized and Black Leather Desk
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI style (1940s) ebonized & gilt bronze trim desk / cartonnier with 2 drawers and a
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Gold Leaf, Ormolu

1940s Traditional style Writing Desk w/ Hermes Orange Leather Top
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Traditional style Writing Desk with Hermes Leather Top. Beautifully carved with 4 spacious
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Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

French Mid-Century Louis XV Style Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French, Louis XV style, black lacquered chestnut writing desk, circa 1940's features a brass
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Oak Wood Desk or Dining Table Style of Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
1940s French desk in the style of Charles Dudouyt. Also would make a great dining table. Two
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Vintage 1940s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Desk Style: Art Deco, 1930, France, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk Year 1930 French Wood Finish: polyurethanic lacquer. It is an elegant and sophisticated dream
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Vintage Jansen Style Black Lacquered Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome vintage Jansen style black lacquered writing desk. Beautiful clean lines with gold accents
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Mid-20th Century French Desks

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Brass

DC-3 ‘Dakota’ Wingtip Desk
Located in London, GB
is used to form the basis of this stylish desk. Guaranteed all Douglas Factory Products, (or Original
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

DC-3 ‘Dakota’ Wingtip Desk
DC-3 ‘Dakota’ Wingtip Desk
H 30 in W 92 in D 60 in
Desk, 1950, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1940 Material: Wood and bronze It is an elegant and sophisticated
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

French Desk in the Style of André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
1940s Desk in the style of Andre´ Arbus. Black lacquered, original bronze sabots with three pull
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Vintage 1940s Desks

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Bronze

Art Deco Desk by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charles Dudouyt oak desk with double base, made in the 1940s in France. The sturdy oak construction
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Art Deco Desk by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
Art Deco Desk by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
H 29.93 in W 74.81 in D 30.52 in
Desk Chair Style: Art Deco, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wood

Desk Chair Style: Art Deco, France, 1930
Desk Chair Style: Art Deco, France, 1930
H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 18.12 in
Fine Quality Three Piece Faux Bamboo English Leather Top Executive Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful cabinet-made faux bambook desk in the French or Campaign style. The desk
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Vintage 1940s French Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Desk Chair Style: Art Deco, France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk chair Country: France If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wood

Desk Chair Style: Art Deco, France, 1920
Desk Chair Style: Art Deco, France, 1920
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in
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
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Art Deco Palladio Fall Front Desk by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller c. 1940’s
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
the much sought after Palladio series, circa 1940’s. The desk features a burl veneer fall front, over
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks

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Wood, Burl

Desk and Chair, Germany, 1945
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Desk and chair in solid beech, Germany 1945. This furniture was intended for French officers
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Vintage 1940s German Country Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech

Desk and Chair, Germany, 1945
Desk and Chair, Germany, 1945
H 30.24 in W 55.91 in D 30.71 in
French modernist desk in solid oak ceruse from the 40's style Jacques adnet
Located in Lyon, FR
Imposing modernist desk of the 50s in the taste of the work of Jean Michel Frank. Structure in
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Vintage 1940s French Post-Modern Desks

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Oak

Mid 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Side Chair or Desk Chair, Leather
Located in Fayetteville, AR
, this piece would be ideal as either a desk chair or accent piece. c. 1940. Two available. Sold
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Wood, Fabric and Glass Italian 1940s Rationalist Desk
By Franco Albini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
A beautiful and rare desk in the style of Franco Albini. It is made from a wooden crossed structure
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Monumental Custom Desk in the Style of Paul Frankl
Located in St. Louis, MO
Curved custom desk with two banks of three drawers with stylized X pulls, Center drawers on both
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Vintage 1940s Desks

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Metal

France Desk Art Deco, 1950, France, Material: Wood Attributed to Jean Souvrain
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Style: Art Deco Year 1940 Wood and bronze Finish: polyurethanic lacquer. It is an
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Silvio Cavatorta Writing Desk in Mahogany
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Cavatorta desk, mahogany, brass, Italy, design 1948-1949 Beautifully shaped desk in
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Silvio Cavatorta Writing Desk in Mahogany
Silvio Cavatorta Writing Desk in Mahogany
H 29.93 in W 74.81 in D 35.04 in
Jansen Style, Hollywood Regency, Desk, Ebonized Wood, Mirror, France, 1950
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A finely constructed French desk. The curved C-shaped inverted legs supported by a metal
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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Desks

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Wood

French 1940s Leather Top Mahogany Desk
Located in Buchanan, NY
inches wide and 36.5 inches deep, this beautiful desk is suited to a variety of spaces and styles. At
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

French 1940s Leather Top Mahogany Desk
French 1940s Leather Top Mahogany Desk
H 31.5 in W 64.5 in D 36.5 in
Scandinavian desk from the 1940s
Located in Brescia, IT
1940s white desk with metal handles. Art Deco-style white desk with dark-colored metal handles
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Wood

Scandinavian desk from the 1940s
Scandinavian desk from the 1940s
H 29.53 in W 42.92 in D 22.84 in
French Maison Jansen Attributed Cerused Oak Desk
By Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Jansen Attributed Cerused Oak Desk. Stunning French cerused oak or limed oak desk
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Eugenio Quarti desk, Chair and Trah in Style Liberty or Art Nouveau, Jugestails
By Eugenio Quarti
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Eugenio Quarti (Desk , chair and Trash ) Style: Liberty or Art Nouveau or Modernism or Jugendstil
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Set of Five Jury, Bank of England Style Office, Desk or Dining Chairs
By Gunlocke, B.L. Marble Chair Co.
Located in New York, NY
Nice set of five oak office, or desk chairs, constricted of solid oak, all are in structurally
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Oak

French Marquetry Desk and Chair Set After Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Marquetry top desk and chair set, in the style of LeLeu. French, circa 1940. Desk and matching
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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1940 Style Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1940 style desk for your home. Each 1940 style desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1940 style desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1940 style desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one 1940 style desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maison Jansen, Nordiska Kompaniet and Jacques Adnet produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1940 Style Desk?

Prices for a 1940 style desk start at $225 and top out at $32,500 with the average selling for $4,600.
Questions About 1940 Style Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Mission style desks feature sturdy slats and stable legs. Although mission furniture is often made from oak, it comes in a variety of other wood types, as well. The straight lines of this furniture style are known for highlighting the natural grains in the wood. Shop a range of antique and vintage mission style desks on 1stDibs.