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Edward Wormley for Dunbar – Rare Vanity and/or Writing Desk, circa 1945
Edward Wormley for Dunbar – Rare Vanity and/or Writing Desk, circa 1945

Edward Wormley for Dunbar – Rare Vanity and/or Writing Desk, circa 1945

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar – Rare Vanity and/or Writing Desk, circa 1945 This exquisite desk features a mahogany wood construction with an oil finish, topped with new Edelman cherry c...

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

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Mahogany

Ernst Schwadron, a Vladimir Kagan Made Unique Desk, circa 1945
Ernst Schwadron, a Vladimir Kagan Made Unique Desk, circa 1945

Ernst Schwadron, a Vladimir Kagan Made Unique Desk, circa 1945

By Ernst Schwadron

Located in Sharon, CT

When showing this desk at a 'Modernism Show', Vladimir Kagan related to me that this desk was executed by him as a teenager in his father's New York City workshop, for the Austrian/A...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Poplar

C. 1945 Fletcher Art Deco Aviation Executive Desk in Figured Walnut
C. 1945 Fletcher Art Deco Aviation Executive Desk in Figured Walnut

C. 1945 Fletcher Art Deco Aviation Executive Desk in Figured Walnut

By Frank Fletcher

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The desk was initially designed in 1940, but a design patent number was not issued to Fletcher for the piece until 1945.

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Vintage 1940s American Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

1945-46 Saudi Arabia ARAMCO Gold Coin, Philadelphia Mint
1945-46 Saudi Arabia ARAMCO Gold Coin, Philadelphia Mint

1945-46 Saudi Arabia ARAMCO Gold Coin, Philadelphia Mint

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A remarkable artifact from the dawn of the modern oil era, this 1945–46 Saudi Arabia ARAMCO 4 Pounds gold coin was struck at the Philadelphia Mint as part of a historic concession pa...

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Vintage 1940s American Contemporary Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

“Idleness is the mother of all vices” by Line Vautrin, circa 1945, France
“Idleness is the mother of all vices” by Line Vautrin, circa 1945, France

“Idleness is the mother of all vices” by Line Vautrin, circa 1945, France

By Line Vautrin

Located in Uccle, BE

“Idleness is the mother of all vices” by Line Vautrin. Natural bamboo inkwell. The gilded bronze lid is finely carved with a rebus, the bamboo interior houses a small glass receptacl...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

California Art Deco Fletcher Aviation Executive Desk by Frank Fletcher
California Art Deco Fletcher Aviation Executive Desk by Frank Fletcher

California Art Deco Fletcher Aviation Executive Desk by Frank Fletcher

By Frank Fletcher

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A design patent number 140,501 was issued to Fletcher in 1945. The triangular desk, which has been refinished in its original natural walnut, floats on a black inset base.

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Vintage 1940s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare Antique Bronze Inkwell By Joseph D´Aste (1881-1945), Young Boy and Goose
Rare Antique Bronze Inkwell By Joseph D´Aste (1881-1945), Young Boy and Goose

Rare Antique Bronze Inkwell By Joseph D´Aste (1881-1945), Young Boy and Goose

By Joseph d' Aste

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful inkwell by the artist and sculptor Joseph D´Aste. Nicely chiseled bronze work on a red marble base. In the middle of the plinth is a boy holding gently a goose in his arms....

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk, Black Lino & Steel, Modern Design, Denmark Available Now
Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk, Black Lino & Steel, Modern Design, Denmark Available Now

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk, Black Lino & Steel, Modern Design, Denmark Available Now

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, ES

When Finn Juhl moved his studio to 38 Sølvgade in 1957, these same tables were still used. Desk: 1945, relaunched in 2009. Size: L 68cm x W 68cm x H 72.5cm.

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2010s Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Important French Modernist Prototype Desk & Chair by Robert Mallet-Stevens
Important French Modernist Prototype Desk & Chair by Robert Mallet-Stevens

Important French Modernist Prototype Desk & Chair by Robert Mallet-Stevens

By Robert Mallet-Stevens

Located in New York, NY

Rare handmade French early Mid-Century Modern desk and chair in hand-formed and hand-hammered (non-commercially produced) tubular steel by the visionary French modernist, Robert Mall...

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Vintage 1930s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Fletcher Aviation Desk Designed by Frank Fletcher for Hughes Aircraft
Fletcher Aviation Desk Designed by Frank Fletcher for Hughes Aircraft

Fletcher Aviation Desk Designed by Frank Fletcher for Hughes Aircraft

By Frank Fletcher

Located in San Francisco, CA

American Art Deco Aviation Desk, designed by Frank Fletcher and manufactured by Fletcher Aviation for Hughes Aircraft in Pasadena, California ca. 1945.

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks

Materials

Aluminum

"Bolide" Desk Lamp by Jumo, circa 1945, Original Made in France, Mint Condition
"Bolide" Desk Lamp by Jumo, circa 1945, Original Made in France, Mint Condition

"Bolide" Desk Lamp by Jumo, circa 1945, Original Made in France, Mint Condition

By Maison Jumo

Located in Buffalo, NY

Step back in time to the 1940s with this exquisite table lamp designed and produced by JUMO Brevete in France. Founded by Yves Jujeau and Pierre and André Mounique, the JUMO company ...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Chrome

Frank Sinatra - Sitting at Desk - Estate
Frank Sinatra - Sitting at Desk - Estate

Frank Sinatra - Sitting at Desk - Estate

Located in Chicago, IL

Sitting at Desk – circa 1945. Frank Sinatra at home in Toluca Lake.

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Rag Paper, Giclée

Fine French 1940s Cabinet - Armoire by Jean Pascaud 'Marquetry by J.D Malcles
Fine French 1940s Cabinet - Armoire by Jean Pascaud 'Marquetry by J.D Malcles

Fine French 1940s Cabinet - Armoire by Jean Pascaud 'Marquetry by J.D Malcles

By Jean Pascaud

Located in Long Island City, NY

Documented in "Mobilier et Decoration" 3rd trimester 1945. The matching desk is also available (not included in price), see last pictures.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

BRUNO ZACH 1930 Austria Art-Deco The Hugger Erotic Sculpture In Bronze & Marble
BRUNO ZACH 1930 Austria Art-Deco The Hugger Erotic Sculpture In Bronze & Marble

BRUNO ZACH 1930 Austria Art-Deco The Hugger Erotic Sculpture In Bronze & Marble

By Bruno Zach

Located in Miami, FL

An erotic "The Hugger" sculpture by Bruno Zach (1891-1945). This is an erotic desk sculpture created by the Austrian sculptor Bruno Zach circa 1930.

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Venetian Desk, Rare and Very Beautiful Desk for the Connoisseur, after 1945
Venetian Desk, Rare and Very Beautiful Desk for the Connoisseur, after 1945

Venetian Desk, Rare and Very Beautiful Desk for the Connoisseur, after 1945

Located in Liverpool, GB

A very effective and rarely found in trade type of desk - in the form of a large, locked, rococo chest of drawers with a writing table.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Desks

Materials

Wood

Giuseppe Pagano: Eight Drawer Desk in Fruitwood and Brass, Italy 1940
Giuseppe Pagano: Eight Drawer Desk in Fruitwood and Brass, Italy 1940

Giuseppe Pagano: Eight Drawer Desk in Fruitwood and Brass, Italy 1940

By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig

Located in New York, NY

Giuseppe Pagano (1896 - 1945) An imposing eight-drawer desk by rationalist architect and designer Giuseppe Pagano, in fruitwood with mahogany-stained trim and polished brass hand...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Venetian High Palace Secretary Desk, circa 1945
Venetian High Palace Secretary Desk, circa 1945

Venetian High Palace Secretary Desk, circa 1945

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H 89.77 in W 57.88 in D 18.9 in

Venetian High Palace Secretary Desk, circa 1945

Located in Liverpool, GB

A palace-like, tall Venetian secretary, with a light olive-colored polychrome, beautiful gilding and hand-made floral paintings, characteristic of the so-called "Bright furniture" in...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Orson Welles at His Desk Globe Photos Fine Art Print
Orson Welles at His Desk Globe Photos Fine Art Print

Orson Welles at His Desk Globe Photos Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This black and white portrait features Orson Welles at his desk, circa 1945. Orson Welles was an American actor, director, writer, and producer who worked in theatre, radio, and film.

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1940s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

Vilhelm Lauritzen, Desk, Brass, Mahogany, Radiohuset, Denmark, 1945
Vilhelm Lauritzen, Desk, Brass, Mahogany, Radiohuset, Denmark, 1945

Vilhelm Lauritzen, Desk, Brass, Mahogany, Radiohuset, Denmark, 1945

By Vilhelm Lauritzen

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and mahogany desk designed and produced by Vilhelm Lauritzen for the Director of the Danish National Radio, Denmark, 1945.

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

Materials

Brass

A Directoire style ebonized mahogany writing desk / bureau plat, C. 1945.
A Directoire style ebonized mahogany writing desk / bureau plat, C. 1945.

A Directoire style ebonized mahogany writing desk / bureau plat, C. 1945.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

In the manner of late 18th-century French design, this elegant and finely proportioned desk exemplifies the neoclassical restraint and symmetry characteristic of the late 18th-centur...

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Early 20th Century Argentine Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk & Table, 1st Edition, 1945 by Illums Bolighus, København
Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk & Table, 1st Edition, 1945 by Illums Bolighus, København

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk & Table, 1st Edition, 1945 by Illums Bolighus, København

By Illum Bolighus, Finn Juhl

Located in Munster, NRW

Finn Juhl - BO69 Nyhavn Desk / Table and detachable flip-down leaf in teak. 1st Edition, 1945 by ILLUMS BOLIGHUS KØBENHAVN (labelled underneath) When Finn Juhl established his first...

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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

French Industrial Desk Set Circa 1945-1950
French Industrial Desk Set Circa 1945-1950

French Industrial Desk Set Circa 1945-1950

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H 38 in W 29 in D 34.5 in

French Industrial Desk Set Circa 1945-1950

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

French small-scale Industrial desk set, including three matching chairs and a side-table, from France. Solid metal, covered with vinyl and a nice chrome trim; in original condition. ...

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Mid-20th Century French Desks

20th Century Cartier Silver Plated and Enamel Desk Clock, circa 1945
20th Century Cartier Silver Plated and Enamel Desk Clock, circa 1945

20th Century Cartier Silver Plated and Enamel Desk Clock, circa 1945

By Cartier

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Elegant mid-20th century Art Deco silver plated and enamel desk clock, Signed Cartier, Mechanical lever movement, gilt dial with textured central sector, luminous Arabic numerals, ou...

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20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver Plate, Enamel

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bernadotte Desk Candlesticks, Denmark 1945-77
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bernadotte Desk Candlesticks, Denmark 1945-77

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bernadotte Desk Candlesticks, Denmark 1945-77

By Georg Jensen

Located in Toronto, ON

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Sigvard Bernadotte Candlesticks. Copenhagen 1945-77. Design 711A. Height: 6.5 cm. Item Weight: 295.51 grams.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

RENE LALIQUE (1860-1945) “Two Doves” clock
RENE LALIQUE (1860-1945) “Two Doves” clock

RENE LALIQUE (1860-1945) “Two Doves” clock

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H 8.86 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in

RENE LALIQUE (1860-1945) “Two Doves” clock

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Industrial production piece made of pressed opalescent glass. Bas-relief decoration of doves on a background of branches. ATO glass dial, black enamel numerals . Signed R. Lalique...

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20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass

California Art Deco Fletcher Aviation Executive Desk by Frank Fletcher
California Art Deco Fletcher Aviation Executive Desk by Frank Fletcher

California Art Deco Fletcher Aviation Executive Desk by Frank Fletcher

By Frank Fletcher

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A design patent number 140,501 was issued to Fletcher in 1945. The triangular desk, which has been refinished in its original natural walnut, floats on a black inset base.

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Vintage 1940s Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Inséparables An Art Deco Clock by Rene Lalique (1860 - 1945)
Inséparables An Art Deco Clock by Rene Lalique (1860 - 1945)

Inséparables An Art Deco Clock by Rene Lalique (1860 - 1945)

By René Lalique

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Inséparables, an Art Deco glass clock by Rene Lalique (1860-1945). Moulded in relief with two pairs of opalescent blue lovebirds seated on prunus blossom. Hand painted enamel clock f...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Wood Black Lino
Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Wood Black Lino

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Wood Black Lino

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H 28.55 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Wood Black Lino

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

When Finn Juhl moved his studio to 38 Sølvgade in 1957, these same tables were still used. Desk: 1945, relaunched in 2009. Size: L 68cm x W 68cm x H 72.5cm.

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2010s Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Wood Black Lino
Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Wood Black Lino

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Wood Black Lino

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H 28.55 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Wood Black Lino

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

When Finn Juhl moved his studio to 38 Sølvgade in 1957, these same tables were still used. Desk: 1945, relaunched in 2009. Size: L 68cm x W 68cm x H 72.5cm.

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2010s Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Flamed walnut desk with bands and uprights
Flamed walnut desk with bands and uprights

Flamed walnut desk with bands and uprights

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H 31.89 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in

Flamed walnut desk with bands and uprights

By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig

Located in Milano, IT

Giuseppe Pagano (1896-1945) Flamed walnut desk with bands and uprights, a drawer on the front and two large drawers on the sides with shaped wooden handles.

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Jumo Cie Bakelite Desk Table Lamp circa 1945-1950
Jumo Cie Bakelite Desk Table Lamp circa 1945-1950

Jumo Cie Bakelite Desk Table Lamp circa 1945-1950

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very unique desk table lamp, manufactured by La Societe Jumo. Signed Jumo under the base. 5 inch height when folded. 18.5 inch height when opened. 8 inch X 11 inch Base

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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Copper

"Bolide" Desk Lamp by Jumo, circa 1945, Original Made in France, Mint Condition
"Bolide" Desk Lamp by Jumo, circa 1945, Original Made in France, Mint Condition

"Bolide" Desk Lamp by Jumo, circa 1945, Original Made in France, Mint Condition

By Maison Jumo

Located in Munster, NRW

Signed Jumo under the base and patented, circa 1945-1950. Base dimension: 26 x 19cm. Height folded: 14cm.

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bakelite

Desk and Chair, Germany, 1945
Desk and Chair, Germany, 1945

Desk and Chair, Germany, 1945

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H 30.24 in W 55.91 in D 30.71 in

Desk and Chair, Germany, 1945

Located in Catonvielle, FR

Desk and chair in solid beech, Germany 1945. This furniture was intended for French officers stationed in Germany immediately after the war.

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Vintage 1940s German Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech

Important Rosewood Curved Writing Desk Attributed Guglielmo Ulrich, circa 1945
Important Rosewood Curved Writing Desk Attributed Guglielmo Ulrich, circa 1945

Important Rosewood Curved Writing Desk Attributed Guglielmo Ulrich, circa 1945

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Rome, IT

Rare writing desk attributed to Arch Guglielmo Ulrich aerodynamics line, original curved top with two windows four drawers, original bronze handles shaped mouth rosewood, brass, g...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Two-Sided Desk in the Chippendale Type, after circa 1945
Two-Sided Desk in the Chippendale Type, after circa 1945

Two-Sided Desk in the Chippendale Type, after circa 1945

Located in Opole, PL

We present you a big wooden two-sided desk in the Chippendale type. It was manufactured before 1945.

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Late 20th Century Dutch Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Walnut Black Lino, 1945
Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Walnut Black Lino, 1945

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Walnut Black Lino, 1945

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H 28.55 in W 74.81 in D 33.47 in

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Walnut Black Lino, 1945

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Desk designed by Finn Jhul Manufactured by One collection Finn Juhl (Denmark) When Finn Juhl established his first studio at the exclusive address of 33 Nyhavn in central Copenha...

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2010s Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

René Gabriel Oak Desk, Side Table w Drawer, France, c. 1945
René Gabriel Oak Desk, Side Table w Drawer, France, c. 1945

René Gabriel Oak Desk, Side Table w Drawer, France, c. 1945

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rene Gabriel desk or bed side table, France, c. 1950 Plaquet with Maker on the interior Drawer Oak Beautifully formed rounded legs.

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

Materials

Oak

Lm Ericsson Stockholm Telephone, circa 1945
Lm Ericsson Stockholm Telephone, circa 1945

Lm Ericsson Stockholm Telephone, circa 1945

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H 11.82 in W 8.27 in D 5.32 in

Lm Ericsson Stockholm Telephone, circa 1945

Located in Opole, PL

We present you this office telephone without a rotary dial, manufactured in 1945. The case is metal. The handset handle is wooden. Other parts of the handset are made of nickel-plate...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Desk Sets

Original GPO 232L Black Bakelite Telephone, circa 1945
Original GPO 232L Black Bakelite Telephone, circa 1945

Original GPO 232L Black Bakelite Telephone, circa 1945

By GPO ( General Post Office )

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An original GPO 232L black Bakelite telephone. Braided handset cord. Integral drawer. Registered number to face. Dimensions: H 15cm, W 20 cm, D 16 cm Origin: English Date: 1...

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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

20th Century Late Art Deco Carved Birch Pedestal Desk
20th Century Late Art Deco Carved Birch Pedestal Desk

20th Century Late Art Deco Carved Birch Pedestal Desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine quality Swedish birch desk, circa 1945. Three part pedestal desk. Top with quarter veneered top and carved edge.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Andre Arbus French Art Deco Blond Rosewood and Bronze Executive Desk
Andre Arbus French Art Deco Blond Rosewood and Bronze Executive Desk

Andre Arbus French Art Deco Blond Rosewood and Bronze Executive Desk

By André Arbus

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Deco (circa 1945) executive desk with gently curved rectangular profile made of blond rosewood with bronze trim, containing two lockable cabinets, the left containing two ...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

BBPR for Olivetti 1960 Green Modernist Desk with Black Accents and Side Bureau
BBPR for Olivetti 1960 Green Modernist Desk with Black Accents and Side Bureau

BBPR for Olivetti 1960 Green Modernist Desk with Black Accents and Side Bureau

By Olivetti, Studio BBPR

Located in New York, NY

Italian Mid-Century Modern complete desk, by Olivetti, designed by Studio BBPR: Ernesto Nathan Rogers (1901-1969) Enrico Peressutti (1908-1976) Barbiano di Belgiojoso (1909-2004) Gia...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal, Steel

"Bolide" Desk Table Lamp by Jumo circa 1945-1950
"Bolide" Desk Table Lamp by Jumo circa 1945-1950

"Bolide" Desk Table Lamp by Jumo circa 1945-1950

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H 5.52 in W 7.49 in D 10.24 in

"Bolide" Desk Table Lamp by Jumo circa 1945-1950

By Maison Jumo

Located in Paris, FR

Desk table lamp model "Bolide", black bakelite shade and base, unfolding with an articulated arm in copper and chrome finish brass.

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Brass, Chrome

Famous Desk Lamp by Eileen Gray for Jumo Editor, Art Deco, circa 1945
Famous Desk Lamp by Eileen Gray for Jumo Editor, Art Deco, circa 1945

Famous Desk Lamp by Eileen Gray for Jumo Editor, Art Deco, circa 1945

By Maison Jumo

Located in Paris, FR

Eileen Gray (1878-1979), streamline design. Table lamp, 1945-1950, made of brass and black lacquered metal. Arm and shade adjustable. Edited by Jumo, France. In very good condition...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Post War "Bolide" Desk Table Lamp by Gustave Miklos for Jumo, 1945-1950
Post War "Bolide" Desk Table Lamp by Gustave Miklos for Jumo, 1945-1950

Post War "Bolide" Desk Table Lamp by Gustave Miklos for Jumo, 1945-1950

By Gustave Miklos, Maison Jumo

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Made by the French company Jumo, considered a post war streamline lamp design know as "Bolide." Java color bakelite shade and base, unfolding with an articulated arm in copper and ...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Copper

Eileen Gray Art Deco Brass Desk Lamp
Eileen Gray Art Deco Brass Desk Lamp

Eileen Gray Art Deco Brass Desk Lamp

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H 16 in W 17 in D 5.5 in

Eileen Gray Art Deco Brass Desk Lamp

By Maison Jumo, Eileen Gray

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Late Art Deco Eileen Gray for Jumo (circa 1945 France) adjustable, dual-socket desk lamp in brass and black-lacquered metal.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1940's Hollywood Mirrored Vanity with Lucite & Chrome Pulls
1940's Hollywood Mirrored Vanity with Lucite & Chrome Pulls

1940's Hollywood Mirrored Vanity with Lucite & Chrome Pulls

Located in New York, NY

This piece could also be used as a writing desk. American, circa 1945

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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Vanities

Materials

Chrome

Finn Juhl 'Kaufmann' Writing Table
Finn Juhl 'Kaufmann' Writing Table

Finn Juhl 'Kaufmann' Writing Table

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H 28.35 in W 79.53 in D 37.01 in

Finn Juhl 'Kaufmann' Writing Table

By Finn Juhl

Located in Dronten, NL

Kaufmann table with solid walnut top and maple frame with walnut leg ends, designed by Finn Juhl in 1945. The Kaufmann desk was originally designed for Finn Juhl's own home.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Maple, Walnut

1930s Tiffany Desk Set
1930s Tiffany Desk Set

1930s Tiffany Desk Set

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H 3 in W 19.25 in D 30.24 in

1930s Tiffany Desk Set

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

When Gossler died in 1945 the desk set was presumably passed on to his widow, and then, when she breathed her last, to her beautiful daughter Marion, who expired in 2018 at the age 99.

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Vintage 1930s French Desk Sets

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

Desk Attributed to Roger Berthier
Desk Attributed to Roger Berthier

Desk Attributed to Roger Berthier

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H 30 in W 45 in D 19.5 in

Desk Attributed to Roger Berthier

Located in Vancouver, BC

Circa 1945 Desk attributed to designer and furniture maker Roger Berthier.

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Vintage 1940s French Desks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Fletcher Aviation Desk
Fletcher Aviation Desk

Fletcher Aviation Desk

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H 30 in W 72 in D 48 in

Fletcher Aviation Desk

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A Design Patent “140,501” was issued to Fletcher in 1945. The desk, which has been refinished in high gloss black lacquer floats on a nickel steel base.

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20th Century American Desks

Materials

Wood

American Art Deco FLETCHER Aviation Desk Black Lacquer
American Art Deco FLETCHER Aviation Desk Black Lacquer

American Art Deco FLETCHER Aviation Desk Black Lacquer

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A Design Patent “140,501” was issued to Fletcher in 1945. The desk, which has been refinished in high gloss black lacquer floats on a nickel steel base.

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Vintage 1940s American Desks

Materials

Wood

Bent Plywood Writing Desk by Paul Goldman for Plymold Corp.
Bent Plywood Writing Desk by Paul Goldman for Plymold Corp.

Bent Plywood Writing Desk by Paul Goldman for Plymold Corp.

Located in Dorchester, MA

Even the backs of the drawers are rounded to match the curve of the back of the desk. Designed circa 1945, this desk also comes with unique history - handwritten notes inside the top...

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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Fletcher Art Deco Desk From Fletcher Aviation Of Pasadena
Fletcher Art Deco Desk From Fletcher Aviation Of Pasadena

Fletcher Art Deco Desk From Fletcher Aviation Of Pasadena

By Frank Fletcher

Located in Oakland, CA

It was designed by Frank Fletcher and also manufactured by the Fletcher Aviation company in Pasadena, CA, around 1945. This particular desk has just gone through a complete restroati...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks

Materials

Wood

American Art Deco Fletcher Aviation Desk
American Art Deco Fletcher Aviation Desk

American Art Deco Fletcher Aviation Desk

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H 30 in W 72 in D 48 in

American Art Deco Fletcher Aviation Desk

By Frank Fletcher

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A design patent number 140,501 was issued to Fletcher in 1945. The triangular desk, which has been refinished in its original natural walnut, floats on a brushed steel inset base.

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Vintage 1940s American Desks

Materials

Steel

Armstrong-Vickers Spitfire Desk Piece, 1945

Armstrong-Vickers Spitfire Desk Piece, 1945

By Vickers-Armstrongs 1

Located in London, GB

Around the base is inscribed ‘1940 G. Norton, 1945, Vickers-Armstrong Limited, Castle Bromwich Works, 12,000 Spitfire Aircraft’, with applied RAF wings to the front.

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Vintage 1940s English Other Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

Desk Clock Hagenauer ca. 1945 Functional
Desk Clock Hagenauer ca. 1945 Functional

Desk Clock Hagenauer ca. 1945 Functional

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Vienna, AT

We are proud to present a clock by the company "Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien" with three stylized horses jumping around a cuboid containing the clockwork. The clock operates for one day...

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Vintage 1940s Austrian Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Brass, Silver Plate

The Famous Bakelite Desk Lamp Bolide by Jumo France 1945
The Famous Bakelite Desk Lamp Bolide by Jumo France 1945

The Famous Bakelite Desk Lamp Bolide by Jumo France 1945

By Gustave Miklos

Located in Berlin, DE

This Bolide's tear-shaped design is foldable. When closed the light goes off - when open the light goes on. For easier handling we added an old interrupteur. So you can leave it open...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

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English Midcentury Utility Walnut and Teak Bureau, circa 1945
English Midcentury Utility Walnut and Teak Bureau, circa 1945

English Midcentury Utility Walnut and Teak Bureau, circa 1945

Located in Heathfield, East Sussex

Although made in times of severe austerity this piece has beautifully subtle and simple lines. The lift and slide front is a clever and functional design. Enclosed is a set of pigeon...

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

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Fletcher Executive Aviation Art Deco Desk
Fletcher Executive Aviation Art Deco Desk

Fletcher Executive Aviation Art Deco Desk

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H 48 in W 72 in D 29.5 in

Fletcher Executive Aviation Art Deco Desk

By Fletcher Aviation

Located in Oakland, CA

It was designed by Frank Fletcher and also manufactured by the Fletcher Aviation company in Pasadena, CA, around 1945. This particular desk has just gone through a complete restorati...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks

Materials

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1945 Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1945 desk available at 1stDibs. A 1945 desk — often made from metal, wood and bakelite — can elevate any home. There are 22 variations of the antique or vintage 1945 desk you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 1945 desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1945 desk, designed in the Art Deco, Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Finn Juhl, Jumo and Cartier each produced at least one beautiful 1945 desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1945 Desk?

The average selling price for a 1945 desk at 1stDibs is $3,092, while they’re typically $666 on the low end and $34,000 for the highest priced.