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1940s French Desk and Chair in Elmwood and Leather Accents
1940s French Desk and Chair in Elmwood and Leather Accents

1940s French Desk and Chair in Elmwood and Leather Accents

Located in Dallas, TX

1940s French desk and chair in elmwood and leather accents. The desk has two lockable drawers and

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Vintage 1940s French Desks

Materials

Elm

1940s Drop Front French Desk
1940s Drop Front French Desk

1940s Drop Front French Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

1940s French desk with original faux leather books and key to lock and open both doors.

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Vintage 1940s French Desks

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Jacques Adnet President Oak Desk, France 1940's
Jacques Adnet President Oak Desk, France 1940's

Jacques Adnet President Oak Desk, France 1940's

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

“President” Oak Desk on drawer pedestals and brass plinth, copper handles with original British

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Partners Desk, Oak, France, 1940s
French Designer, Partners Desk, Oak, France, 1940s

French Designer, Partners Desk, Oak, France, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A large oak desk or partners desk designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1940's Large French Oak Executive Desk with Bronze Sabots & Pulls
1940's Large French Oak Executive Desk with Bronze Sabots & Pulls

1940's Large French Oak Executive Desk with Bronze Sabots & Pulls

Located in North Miami, FL

Art Deco style executive desk with two deep drawers in oak and bronze accents. Desk writing

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Naugahyde, Oak

1940s French Limed Oak Desk
1940s French Limed Oak Desk

1940s French Limed Oak Desk

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

A French modernist desk from the 1940s in the style of Jean-Michel Frank. The structure is made of

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Charles Dudouyt 1940s French Carved Wood Partners Desk
Charles Dudouyt 1940s French Carved Wood Partners Desk

Charles Dudouyt 1940s French Carved Wood Partners Desk

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible wood partners desk from France, 1940s. Large rectangular top with four thick carved wood

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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

French 1940s Neoclassical Style Desk Chair
French 1940s Neoclassical Style Desk Chair

French 1940s Neoclassical Style Desk Chair

By André Arbus

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Chic Art Deco 1940s desk chair in blond walnut with original dark green upholstery.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Charles Dudouyt Desk Or Side Table, France, 1940s
Charles Dudouyt Desk Or Side Table, France, 1940s

Charles Dudouyt Desk Or Side Table, France, 1940s

Located in New York, NY

1940's French Charles Dudouyt center drawer desk. Can also be used as a side table. Signature

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Vintage 1940s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Desk Card Holder, France, 1940s
Desk Card Holder, France, 1940s

Desk Card Holder, France, 1940s

Located in Palermo, IT

Desk card holder, France, 1940s Golden Spelter, one of the small studs on the front is missing

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Vintage 1920s Italian Paperweights

Materials

Spelter

Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498
Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498

Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s
Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s

Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s

Located in Miami, FL

Early 20th Century French walnut veneer and marquetry dressing table with wooden drawers and bronze

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s
Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s

Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s

Located in Miami, FL

20th Century French walnut veneer and marquetry dressing table with wooden drawers crest and bronze

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Limed Oak Desk in the Manner of René Gabriel, France 1940s
Limed Oak Desk in the Manner of René Gabriel, France 1940s

Limed Oak Desk in the Manner of René Gabriel, France 1940s

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Utrecht, NL

The materials and techniques used by mid-century French cabinetmakers were directly derived from

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1940s French Oak Desk attribute to Rene Drouet
1940s French Oak Desk attribute to Rene Drouet

1940s French Oak Desk attribute to Rene Drouet

Located in CA, CA

A beautiful French 1940s desk in oak with pull out extendable side leaves and double sided lockable

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Oak

1940s Petite French Art Deco Oak Office Desk
1940s Petite French Art Deco Oak Office Desk

1940s Petite French Art Deco Oak Office Desk

Located in Astoria, NY

Petite French oak office desk, circa 1930s–40s. Carefully restored for structural integrity while

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Oak

French Blue Cerused Oak Desk, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1940s
French Blue Cerused Oak Desk, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1940s

French Blue Cerused Oak Desk, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1940s

Located in New York, NY

French midcentury desk featuring a custom cerused oak finish in French Blue, accented with white to

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

Maison Jansen attr., Ebony and Parcel-Gilt, Writing Desk, France, 1940s
Maison Jansen attr., Ebony and Parcel-Gilt, Writing Desk, France, 1940s

Maison Jansen attr., Ebony and Parcel-Gilt, Writing Desk, France, 1940s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Manhasset, NY

Maison Jansen attr., Ebony and Parcel-Gilt, Three-Drawer Desk, France, 1950s Ebony and gilt

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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

A Fine French 1940s Louis XVI Style Cherrywood  Desk
A Fine French 1940s Louis XVI Style Cherrywood  Desk

A Fine French 1940s Louis XVI Style Cherrywood Desk

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine French Neoclassical cherry writing table in the style of Louis XVI with one drawer, bronze

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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Period Writing Desk, Mahogany, Leather, French, Vintage 1940s
Art Deco Period Writing Desk, Mahogany, Leather, French, Vintage 1940s

Art Deco Period Writing Desk, Mahogany, Leather, French, Vintage 1940s

Located in Austin, TX

Writing desk from the Art Deco period in France. This piece is made of solid wood construction

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1940s French Wavy Walnut Console Table
1940s French Wavy Walnut Console Table

1940s French Wavy Walnut Console Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful carved walnut wood console table from France, 1940's. Rectangular top with wavy wood

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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco wooden letter holder, 1940's, France
Art Deco wooden letter holder, 1940's, France

Art Deco wooden letter holder, 1940's, France

Located in BELFORT, FR

French Art Deco wooden letter holder.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Charles Dudouyt 1940s French Oak Table
Charles Dudouyt 1940s French Oak Table

Charles Dudouyt 1940s French Oak Table

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great wood table by Charles Dudouyt, made in France, 1940's. Rectangular top with four thick carved

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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1940s French Sculptural Wood Dining Table
1940s French Sculptural Wood Dining Table

1940s French Sculptural Wood Dining Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible wood dining table from France, 1940s. Large rectangular solid wood top. Sculptural

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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1940's Original Large French Bottle Drying Rack 'Model 1400.20777'
1940's Original Large French Bottle Drying Rack 'Model 1400.20777'

1940's Original Large French Bottle Drying Rack 'Model 1400.20777'

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940’s Original Large French bottle drying rack (Model 1400.20777) 1940’s Original French Bottle

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Vintage 1950s French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

1940's Original Large French Bottle Drying Rack 'Model 1400.17'
1940's Original Large French Bottle Drying Rack 'Model 1400.17'

1940's Original Large French Bottle Drying Rack 'Model 1400.17'

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940’s Original Large French bottle drying rack (Model 1400.17) 1940’s Original French Bottle

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Vintage 1950s French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Elwood 1940s French Secretary with Chair
Elwood 1940s French Secretary with Chair

Elwood 1940s French Secretary with Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

Elwood 1940s French Secretary with chair

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Vintage 1940s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early Finnish Mid Century Wooden Working Desk Table & Chair by Alvar Aalto 1940s
Early Finnish Mid Century Wooden Working Desk Table & Chair by Alvar Aalto 1940s

Early Finnish Mid Century Wooden Working Desk Table & Chair by Alvar Aalto 1940s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Stockholm, SE

most likely produced as a special commission by Stylchair in France during the 1940s. Dimensions

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

French Walnut Veneer Table, 1940s
French Walnut Veneer Table, 1940s

French Walnut Veneer Table, 1940s

Located in Miami, FL

19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher. The top has a carved edges and a beautiful grain and patina.

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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Modernist desk in limed oak, Jean Michel Frank style, 1940s
Modernist desk in limed oak, Jean Michel Frank style, 1940s

Modernist desk in limed oak, Jean Michel Frank style, 1940s

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

French modernist desk from the 1940s in the style of Jean Michel Franck. It consists of a rounded

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1940s Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès Rare Desk Pieces- Set of 4
1940s Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès Rare Desk Pieces- Set of 4

1940s Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès Rare Desk Pieces- Set of 4

By Hermès, Paul Dupré-Lafon

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A incredibly rare 4 piece set for the discerning collection. Designed in the 1940s by Paul Dupré

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Modernist wooden desk, dating from the 1940s
Modernist wooden desk, dating from the 1940s

Modernist wooden desk, dating from the 1940s

Located in MONTESSON, FR

This desk, with its modernist aesthetic, is a French piece from the 1940s. It features a wooden

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Vintage 1940s French Desks

Materials

Wood

Large french writing table from the 1940s in solid oak
Large french writing table from the 1940s in solid oak

Large french writing table from the 1940s in solid oak

Located in LYON, FR

Large and beautiful solid oak table from the 1940s with spindle legs, used as a desk or display

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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1940's New Old Stock Vintage Button Cards - Pack Of Ten
1940's New Old Stock Vintage Button Cards - Pack Of Ten

1940's New Old Stock Vintage Button Cards - Pack Of Ten

Located in Hook, Hampshire

as possible. Date:1940's Maker:Industrial Production – France Dimensions:5cm(w) x 10cm(l) x 1cm(h)

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Vintage 1940s French Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic, Paper

Luxury Vintage Stirrup Table Clock Maquet Paris, Nice 8 Jours, France, 1940s
Luxury Vintage Stirrup Table Clock Maquet Paris, Nice 8 Jours, France, 1940s

Luxury Vintage Stirrup Table Clock Maquet Paris, Nice 8 Jours, France, 1940s

By Hermès, Maquet

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Luxury vintage stirrup desk / table clock Maquet Paris - Nice 8 Jours, France, 1940s Clock with

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

ATO Electric Table Clock, 1940s
ATO Electric Table Clock, 1940s

ATO Electric Table Clock, 1940s

By Léon Hatot

Located in Paris, FR

of glass, with chrome-plated metal fittings. Visible mechanism, battery-operated. Circa 1940

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Vintage 1940s French Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1940's desk armchair attributed to Lucien Rollin
1940's desk armchair attributed to Lucien Rollin

1940's desk armchair attributed to Lucien Rollin

By Lucien Rollin

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1940's armchairs attributed to Lucien Rollin French interior designer With bronze greyhound head

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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Wooden Desk Wastebasket - Desk Accessory 1940s
French Art Deco Wooden Desk Wastebasket - Desk Accessory 1940s

French Art Deco Wooden Desk Wastebasket - Desk Accessory 1940s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

French Art Deco Wooden Desk Wastebasket - Desk Accessory - 1940s Elegant French wooden wastebasket

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Charles Dudouyt 1940s French Wood Extendable Table or Desk
Charles Dudouyt 1940s French Wood Extendable Table or Desk

Charles Dudouyt 1940s French Wood Extendable Table or Desk

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible extendable wood dining table by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Stunning rectangular

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Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Maple

French Oak Dining Table or Desk by Charles Dudouyt, 1940s
French Oak Dining Table or Desk by Charles Dudouyt, 1940s

French Oak Dining Table or Desk by Charles Dudouyt, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed in the 1940s by Charles Dudouyt, this versatile table exemplifies the French modernist’s

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Vintage 1940s French Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Copper

Mirrored Art Deco Vanity Desk , France 1940s
Mirrored Art Deco Vanity Desk , France 1940s

Mirrored Art Deco Vanity Desk , France 1940s

Located in Ulm, DE

glamour and refined elegance: This original French Art Deco mirrored vanity desk from the 1940s embodies

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Beech

French Anthracite Grey Industrial Bauhaus Desk Lamp by Jumo, 1940s
French Anthracite Grey Industrial Bauhaus Desk Lamp by Jumo, 1940s

French Anthracite Grey Industrial Bauhaus Desk Lamp by Jumo, 1940s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

dates back to the 1940s where Charlotte Perriand also made a couple of designs for the French lighting

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Exceptional Art Deco Zodiac Desk Light or Table Lamp by Jean Perzel France 1940s
Exceptional Art Deco Zodiac Desk Light or Table Lamp by Jean Perzel France 1940s

Exceptional Art Deco Zodiac Desk Light or Table Lamp by Jean Perzel France 1940s

By Atelier Jean Perzel

Located in Munich, DE

& manufactured by Atelier Jean Perzel, Paris, France, 1940s. Signed on the base beside the switch 'J Perzel

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Set of Green Desk Chairs by Rene Herbst, 1940s
Set of Green Desk Chairs by Rene Herbst, 1940s

Set of Green Desk Chairs by Rene Herbst, 1940s

By René Herbst

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This green desk chair set was designed by René Herbst, a pioneer of French modern design. Its

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Double Desk Table Lamp by Jumo, France, 1940s
Art Deco Double Desk Table Lamp by Jumo, France, 1940s

Art Deco Double Desk Table Lamp by Jumo, France, 1940s

By Maison Jumo

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Art Deco double desk lamp by Jumo, France, 1940s. Original condition, only rewired. Gently worn

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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brass desk lamp from the 1940s/50s
Brass desk lamp from the 1940s/50s

Brass desk lamp from the 1940s/50s

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

French modernist desk lamp from the 1940s/50s. Base, structure, and rectangular lampshade in solid

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1940s lacquered wood writing desk attributed to René Drouet French art deco
1940s lacquered wood writing desk attributed to René Drouet French art deco

1940s lacquered wood writing desk attributed to René Drouet French art deco

By René Drouet

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Rare '40s secrétaire attributed to French designer René Drouet. Structure in lacquered solid wood

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Jumo N 71 Desk Lamp inChrome Metal by Eileen Gray, 1940s
Art Deco Jumo N 71 Desk Lamp inChrome Metal by Eileen Gray, 1940s

Art Deco Jumo N 71 Desk Lamp inChrome Metal by Eileen Gray, 1940s

Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR

Art Deco Jumo N 71 Desk Lamp in Chrome Metal by Eileen Gray, 1940s Vintage Design Superb Desk

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Jean Pascaud, Ebonized Writing Desk with Tapered Legs, France, 1940s
Jean Pascaud, Ebonized Writing Desk with Tapered Legs, France, 1940s

Jean Pascaud, Ebonized Writing Desk with Tapered Legs, France, 1940s

By Jean Pascaud

Located in New York, NY

The elegance of this desk can be attributed to the essential quality of its form—with little more

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Jean Pascaud, Ebonized Lacquered Coffee Table, France, 1940s
Jean Pascaud, Ebonized Lacquered Coffee Table, France, 1940s

Jean Pascaud, Ebonized Lacquered Coffee Table, France, 1940s

By Jean Pascaud

Located in New York, NY

Low, black table with glass top and gently tapering legs characteristic of the French Deco master.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

French Maison Dominique Palisander and Glass Writing Desk
French Maison Dominique Palisander and Glass Writing Desk

French Maison Dominique Palisander and Glass Writing Desk

By Maison Dominique

Located in Queens, NY

French 1940s palisander writing desk with rounded rectangular glass top above 2 frieze drawers

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Palisander

French 1940s Inlaid Fall-Front Desk
French 1940s Inlaid Fall-Front Desk

French 1940s Inlaid Fall-Front Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

Stylish fall-front desk with attractive veneers in burl, mahogany and ebony; open shelves above

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Vintage 1940s French Desks

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1940's French designer chairs
Pair of 1940's French designer chairs

Pair of 1940's French designer chairs

Located in Toronto, ON

Carcass in handwrought metal with custard coloured leather upholstery . 4" cushions. Great comfort !

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

1940's Letter opener by French sculptor Georges Oudot
1940's Letter opener by French sculptor Georges Oudot

1940's Letter opener by French sculptor Georges Oudot

By Georges Oudot

Located in New York, NY

1940's rare letter opener by french sculptor Georges Oudot France

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Vintage 1940s European Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

French 1940s White Lacquered Library Table
French 1940s White Lacquered Library Table

French 1940s White Lacquered Library Table

Located in New Jersey City, NJ

This table could be used as a desk. The table has a new glass top.

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Vintage 1940s French Desks and Writing Tables

1940s French Macassar Pen Tray
1940s French Macassar Pen Tray

1940s French Macassar Pen Tray

Located in London, GB

An elegant French 1940s Macassar pen tray. A beautiful desk accessory.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Macassar

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1940s French Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1940s French desk for your home. Each 1940s French desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. Your living room may not be complete without a 1940s French 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 1940s French desk, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. A well-made 1940s French desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maison Jansen, Jacques Adnet and Jules Leleu are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1940s French Desk?

The average selling price for a 1940s French desk at 1stDibs is $5,192, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $113,245 for the highest priced.
Questions About 1940s French 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.