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In the Wake of Symmetry South African bronze feet desk
Located in 1204, CH
Now based in Cape Town, Trzebinski draws from his Kenyan upbringing, a childhood steeped in the rawness of Indian Ocean rock pools, volcanic landscapes, and a deep spiritual connecti...
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2010s Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

In the Wake of Symmetry South African bronze feet desk
In the Wake of Symmetry South African bronze feet desk

In the Wake of Symmetry South African bronze feet desk

$40,348
H 31.89 in W 83.86 in D 40.95 in
Studio Craft Compass Campaign Desk made in South Africa from Yellowwood
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Fraser, MI
Studio Craft Compass Campaign Desk made in South Africa from Yellowwood. Has echos of Corbu and
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Early 2000s South African Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Hardwood

Studio Craft Compass Campaign Desk made in South Africa from Yellowwood
Studio Craft Compass Campaign Desk made in South Africa from Yellowwood

Studio Craft Compass Campaign Desk made in South Africa from Yellowwood

$3,420
H 29 in W 55 in D 27 in
Big Crocco Desk by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Big Crocco desk by Egg Designs Dimensions: 60 L X 160 D X 74.5 H cm Materials: Ardmore ceramics
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2010s South African Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Big Crocco Desk by Egg Designs
Big Crocco Desk by Egg Designs

Big Crocco Desk by Egg Designs

$11,748 / item
H 29.34 in W 23.63 in D 63 in
Hand Chiseled Tinted Oak Desk by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This hand chiseled desk was designed by Egg Designs for a high end safari lodge in Southern Africa
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2010s South African Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Hand Chiseled Tinted Oak Desk by Egg Designs
Hand Chiseled Tinted Oak Desk by Egg Designs

Hand Chiseled Tinted Oak Desk by Egg Designs

$6,380 / item
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 35.44 in
Cast Brass, Glass and Walnut Timber Big Crocco Desk by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
in South Africa. This high end, contemporary and bespoke desk is a great conversation piece. The
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2010s South African Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Cast Brass, Glass and Walnut Timber Big Crocco Desk by Egg Designs
Cast Brass, Glass and Walnut Timber Big Crocco Desk by Egg Designs

Cast Brass, Glass and Walnut Timber Big Crocco Desk by Egg Designs

$6,430 / item
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 23.63 in
Antique Letter Opener in Ebony Africa Early 20th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Letter Opener in Ebony Africa, Early 20th Century. Beautiful and hand made letter opener
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Early 20th Century African Arts and Crafts Letter Openers

Materials

Ebony

Antique Letter Opener in Ebony Africa Early 20th Century
Antique Letter Opener in Ebony Africa Early 20th Century

Antique Letter Opener in Ebony Africa Early 20th Century

$350
H 0.79 in W 9.06 in D 1.38 in
20th Century Bronze Letter Opener in African Tribal Art Bakota Style
Located in Nuernberg, DE
is crafted in the Bakota style of Gabon, Central Africa. The piece displays elegant proportions and
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20th Century French Folk Art Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Bronze Letter Opener in African Tribal Art Bakota Style
20th Century Bronze Letter Opener in African Tribal Art Bakota Style

20th Century Bronze Letter Opener in African Tribal Art Bakota Style

$290
H 10.75 in W 1.13 in D 0.75 in
Lacquered Abacus with Brass Accents
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is an antique abacus. The outside is lacquered with brass accents on the elbows. The beads slide along wood dividers.
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20th Century African Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Lacquered Abacus with Brass Accents
Lacquered Abacus with Brass Accents

Lacquered Abacus with Brass Accents

$288 Sale Price
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H 6.25 in W 12.5 in D 1.25 in
Figure of a Woman in Typical Costume of her Country Made of Metal
Located in Marbella, ES
Figure of a Woman in Typical Costume of her Country Made of Metal
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Late 20th Century African Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Figure of a Woman in Typical Costume of her Country Made of Metal
Figure of a Woman in Typical Costume of her Country Made of Metal

Figure of a Woman in Typical Costume of her Country Made of Metal

$1,068
H 3.55 in Dm 2.56 in
Antique Money Coin
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique money coin Each coin is unique and varies slightly in size and stain. Each coin features natural distressing. Sold individually.     
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Minimalist More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Antique Money Coin
Antique Money Coin

Antique Money Coin

$490 / item
H 3 in Dm 8 in
Small Malachite Ashtray Desk Accessory Green Color Africa 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rare Tiger's Eye Stone Style Ashtray South Africa Circa 1955 Caramel Color
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20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Malachite

Small Malachite Ashtray Desk Accessory Green Color Africa 20th Century
Small Malachite Ashtray Desk Accessory Green Color Africa 20th Century

Small Malachite Ashtray Desk Accessory Green Color Africa 20th Century

$320
H 1.58 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Malachite Ashtray Vide Poche Desk Accessory Green Color Africa 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Great and unique shape carved malachite stone ashtray or vide poche. Imposing item, stunning color and pattern which makes it unique. Natural malachite sculpture. Some are called vid...
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20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Malachite

Malachite Ashtray Vide Poche Desk Accessory Green Color Africa 20th Century
Malachite Ashtray Vide Poche Desk Accessory Green Color Africa 20th Century

Malachite Ashtray Vide Poche Desk Accessory Green Color Africa 20th Century

$534
H 1.97 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in
Mid-Century African Mahogany Vanity or Desk by E. Gomme for G-Plan
By Ebenezer Gomme, G-Plan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern vanity/desk designed by E. Gomme for G-Plan in the United Kingdom, circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century African Mahogany Vanity or Desk by E. Gomme for G-Plan
Mid-Century African Mahogany Vanity or Desk by E. Gomme for G-Plan

Mid-Century African Mahogany Vanity or Desk by E. Gomme for G-Plan

$4,500
H 29 in W 49 in D 18.5 in
Modern, Articulated, Copper & Walnut Timber, Mortar & Pestle Table & Desk Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
copper tube extension arm. This is set into a African Mahogany timber base with a connection that allows
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2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Steel

Modern, Articulated, Copper & Walnut Timber, Mortar & Pestle Table & Desk Lamp
Modern, Articulated, Copper & Walnut Timber, Mortar & Pestle Table & Desk Lamp

Modern, Articulated, Copper & Walnut Timber, Mortar & Pestle Table & Desk Lamp

$1,570 / item
H 20.48 in W 31.5 in D 7.88 in

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Nayd Desk, African Padauk Wooden Top
By Dyan Ditolla Grey
Located in New York, NY
-Blackened steel base and African Padauk wood desk surface -Desk has two levels, one for computer
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Nayd Desk, African Padauk Wooden Top
Nayd Desk, African Padauk Wooden Top

Nayd Desk, African Padauk Wooden Top

H 32 in W 108 in D 25 in
Mid-Century Modern Metal Tanker Desk, Unrestored 1940s-1960s, South Africa
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Unrestored tanker steel desk in grey with pontoon style legs. Original feet are adjustable. The
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Mid-20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Metal Tanker Desk, Unrestored 1940s-1960s, South Africa
Mid-Century Modern Metal Tanker Desk, Unrestored 1940s-1960s, South Africa

Mid-Century Modern Metal Tanker Desk, Unrestored 1940s-1960s, South Africa

H 28.75 in W 59.85 in D 32.68 in
The London "I" - An Executive Desk
Located in Durban, ZA
apartment in the UK, it now stands overlooking The Thames and The London Eye. A view most any desk would be
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2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

The London "I" - An Executive Desk
The London "I" - An Executive Desk

The London "I" - An Executive Desk

H 307.09 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Manna Lunana desk chair
By Gideon Pieterse
Located in Pretoria, ZA
Created for the modern design enthusiast with a distinguished taste in class and style, this product combines elegant forms and timeless functionality, ensuring longevity. Designed ...
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2010s South African Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Manna Lunana desk chair
Manna Lunana desk chair

Manna Lunana desk chair

H 38.59 in W 21.66 in D 21.26 in
Wall Office - A Standing Desk/Workstation
Located in Durban, ZA
. Each panel is individually adjustable and removable. The desk top features a touch to open, soft
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2010s South African Desks

Materials

Brass, Copper

Wall Office - A Standing Desk/Workstation
Wall Office - A Standing Desk/Workstation

Wall Office - A Standing Desk/Workstation

H 78.75 in W 39.38 in D 9.85 in
African Woman Salt and Pepper Shaker Holder, Blackened Brass, Austria
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Vienna, AT
Salt and Pepper Shaker holder in form of an african woman. In style of Richard Rohac. Shakers are
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20th Century Austrian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

African Woman Salt and Pepper Shaker Holder, Blackened Brass, Austria
African Woman Salt and Pepper Shaker Holder, Blackened Brass, Austria

African Woman Salt and Pepper Shaker Holder, Blackened Brass, Austria

H 7.88 in W 2.76 in D 1.97 in
Art Deco Desk Clock in Clear Crystal by Waterford
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Classic deco desk clock in clear crystal by Waterford, 1999-2002. Desk clock has faceted sides and
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Late 20th Century South African Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Desk Clock in Clear Crystal by Waterford
Art Deco Desk Clock in Clear Crystal by Waterford

Art Deco Desk Clock in Clear Crystal by Waterford

H 7.25 in W 5.5 in D 1.5 in
Art Nouveau inkwell, tapper
Located in Budapest, HU
Rare, very nice condition, art nouveau, wonderful mother-of-pearl box with an iridescent effect, suitable for storing jewelry, business cards, or even cigarettes. Beautiful collecti...
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Early 20th Century African Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau inkwell, tapper
Art Nouveau inkwell, tapper

Art Nouveau inkwell, tapper

H 2.37 in W 4.73 in D 2.37 in
Set of Four Vintage South African Railways Desk Chairs
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
These heavy, solid hardwood chairs (African teak or wild oleander) were made for use in the offices
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Vintage 1950s South African Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

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Hardwood

Set of Four Vintage South African Railways Desk Chairs
Set of Four Vintage South African Railways Desk Chairs

Set of Four Vintage South African Railways Desk Chairs

H 36.62 in W 16.74 in D 20.28 in
Impressive Wabi-Style African Wood Dining Table or Large Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive Wabi-style African wood dining table or large desk. Has two drawers under the top so arm
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20th Century Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Impressive Wabi-Style African Wood Dining Table or Large Desk
Impressive Wabi-Style African Wood Dining Table or Large Desk

Impressive Wabi-Style African Wood Dining Table or Large Desk

H 31 in W 96 in D 41.5 in
George Nakashima African Zebrawood & Walnut Double Pedestal Desk, USA 1986
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
previous owner in 1985 and executed in 1986. The desk is signed and dated by George Nakashima, July 18
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Vintage 1980s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Zebra Wood

George Nakashima African Zebrawood & Walnut Double Pedestal Desk, USA 1986
George Nakashima African Zebrawood & Walnut Double Pedestal Desk, USA 1986

George Nakashima African Zebrawood & Walnut Double Pedestal Desk, USA 1986

H 27.88 in W 84.13 in L 27.88 in
Desk by Luciano Frigerio Norman African Walnut Veneer Vintage, Italy, 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Milano, IT
A desk with lateral drawers designed by Luciano Frigerio (1928-1999) for Frigerio, solid wood
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Desk by Luciano Frigerio Norman African Walnut Veneer Vintage, Italy, 1970s
Desk by Luciano Frigerio Norman African Walnut Veneer Vintage, Italy, 1970s

Desk by Luciano Frigerio Norman African Walnut Veneer Vintage, Italy, 1970s

H 30.32 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Dutch Colonial South African Laurel wood table
Located in New York, NY
A Dutch Colonial South African Baroque style Laurel wood (stinkwood*) table with four cabriole legs
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Antique 19th Century South African Desks and Writing Tables

Dutch Colonial South African Laurel wood table
Dutch Colonial South African Laurel wood table

Dutch Colonial South African Laurel wood table

H 30 in W 60 in D 24 in
Kofod Larsen Selig Megiddo Queen Sheba African Wenge Wood Brass Exec Desk
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kofod Larsen for Selig Megiddo Queen of Sheba African wenge wood and brass executive desk This
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Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Kofod Larsen Selig Megiddo Queen Sheba African Wenge Wood Brass Exec Desk
Kofod Larsen Selig Megiddo Queen Sheba African Wenge Wood Brass Exec Desk

Kofod Larsen Selig Megiddo Queen Sheba African Wenge Wood Brass Exec Desk

H 28.5 in W 70.5 in D 36 in
Ib Kofod Larsen Selig Megiddo "Queen of Sheba" African Wenge Wood Executive Desk
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very rare "Queen of Sheba" executive desk from the Megiddo Collection designed by IB Kofod Larsen
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Vintage 1960s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Ib Kofod Larsen Selig Megiddo "Queen of Sheba" African Wenge Wood Executive Desk
Ib Kofod Larsen Selig Megiddo "Queen of Sheba" African Wenge Wood Executive Desk

Ib Kofod Larsen Selig Megiddo "Queen of Sheba" African Wenge Wood Executive Desk

H 29.5 in W 71 in D 38 in
Paul McCobb Connoisseur Writing Desk
By Paul McCobb, H Sacks & Sons
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
McCobb writing desk in African mahogany manufactured by H. Sacks and Sons for his 1955 Connoisseur
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Paul McCobb Connoisseur Writing Desk
Paul McCobb Connoisseur Writing Desk

Paul McCobb Connoisseur Writing Desk

H 34.5 in W 42 in D 24 in
Ed Rizzardi Solid Walnut Executive Desk
By Sam Maloof, Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a custom handcrafted executive desk by Ed Rizzardi of Los Angeles. The desk features solid
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Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Ed Rizzardi Solid Walnut Executive Desk
Ed Rizzardi Solid Walnut Executive Desk

Ed Rizzardi Solid Walnut Executive Desk

H 29 in W 78 in D 36 in
1970s Peter Protzman for Herman Miller Zebrawood Executive Desk
By Peter Protzmann
Located in Pasadena, TX
Rare desk by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller. Part of the Tubular collection this desk features
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Zebra Wood

1970s Peter Protzman for Herman Miller Zebrawood Executive Desk
1970s Peter Protzman for Herman Miller Zebrawood Executive Desk

1970s Peter Protzman for Herman Miller Zebrawood Executive Desk

H 30 in W 65 in L 30 in
Edward Wormley For Dunbar Demi-Lune Mahogany Desk And Bookcase
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Art Deco semi-circular desk of light African mahogany with built-in bookcase designed by Edward
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Vintage 1940s American Desks

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley For Dunbar Demi-Lune Mahogany Desk And Bookcase
Edward Wormley For Dunbar Demi-Lune Mahogany Desk And Bookcase

Edward Wormley For Dunbar Demi-Lune Mahogany Desk And Bookcase

H 30 in W 57.5 in D 27 in
Donald Greig Seated Cheetah Bronze Sculpture
By Donald Greig
Located in Astoria, NY
Donald Greig (South African, b. 1959) Seated Cheetah Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 2000, signed and
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Early 2000s South African Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Donald Greig Seated Cheetah Bronze Sculpture
Donald Greig Seated Cheetah Bronze Sculpture

Donald Greig Seated Cheetah Bronze Sculpture

H 6.75 in W 8.25 in D 4.5 in
Art Deco Chrome and rosewood writting table.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Finely constructed Art Deco African Rosewood Vanity, Writing Desk. The chrome base supporting a
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Vintage 1950s Argentine Desks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Chrome and rosewood writting table.
Art Deco Chrome and rosewood writting table.

Art Deco Chrome and rosewood writting table.

H 31.5 in W 55.25 in D 22.5 in
Malachite Ashtray Vide Poche Desk Accessory Green Color Africa 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Great and unique shape carved malachite stone ashtray or vide poche. Imposing item, stunning color and pattern which makes it unique. Natural malachite sculpture. Some are called vid...
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20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Malachite

Malachite Ashtray Vide Poche Desk Accessory Green Color Africa 20th Century
Malachite Ashtray Vide Poche Desk Accessory Green Color Africa 20th Century

Malachite Ashtray Vide Poche Desk Accessory Green Color Africa 20th Century

H 1.58 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Exceptional Peter Protzman African Zebrawood Desk Herman Miller Midcentury
By Peter Protzmann
Located in Pemberton, NJ
, African zebrawood surface is unlike any desk you will find today. This desk has been refinished and the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Exceptional Peter Protzman African Zebrawood Desk Herman Miller Midcentury
Exceptional Peter Protzman African Zebrawood Desk Herman Miller Midcentury

Exceptional Peter Protzman African Zebrawood Desk Herman Miller Midcentury

H 30.5 in W 65 in D 33 in
1980s Stylish Dagger in Bone & Bronze Vintage Desk Letter Opener African Motif
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s stylish dagger in bone and bronze vintage letter opener with African motif Measures: 9.25 L
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

1980s Stylish Dagger in Bone & Bronze Vintage Desk Letter Opener African Motif
1980s Stylish Dagger in Bone & Bronze Vintage Desk Letter Opener African Motif

1980s Stylish Dagger in Bone & Bronze Vintage Desk Letter Opener African Motif

H 9.25 in W 1.38 in D 1 in
Zebra Hide Desk Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
Zebra hide desk set, circa 1950s. The desk pad measures 26" L x 17" W. The lidded box measures 8" W
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Vintage 1950s North African Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Zebra Hide Desk Set
Zebra Hide Desk Set

Zebra Hide Desk Set

H 17 in W 26 in D 0.5 in
African Horn Magnifying Glass
Located in San Francisco, CA
Magnifying glass with chrome and African horn handle. (Chrome letter opener has sold.)
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2010s American Letter Openers

Materials

Chrome

African Horn Magnifying Glass
African Horn Magnifying Glass

African Horn Magnifying Glass

H 1 in W 4 in D 9 in
Antique Carved Walking Cane, African, Ebony, Tribal Stick, Figure, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carved walking cane. An African, ebony tribal stick with figural male mask
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Antique Late 19th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ebony

Antique Carved Walking Cane, African, Ebony, Tribal Stick, Figure, Victorian
Antique Carved Walking Cane, African, Ebony, Tribal Stick, Figure, Victorian

Antique Carved Walking Cane, African, Ebony, Tribal Stick, Figure, Victorian

H 28.55 in W 0.99 in D 1.58 in
Zebrawood and Chrome Desk by Peter Protzmann for Herman Miller, circa 1970s
By Herman Miller, Peter Protzmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully restored Peter Protzmann for Herman Miller desk in exotic African Zebrawood, circa
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Zebrawood and Chrome Desk by Peter Protzmann for Herman Miller, circa 1970s
Zebrawood and Chrome Desk by Peter Protzmann for Herman Miller, circa 1970s

Zebrawood and Chrome Desk by Peter Protzmann for Herman Miller, circa 1970s

H 30.25 in W 65 in D 32.5 in
Ed Rizzardi Solid Walnut Executive Desk
By Lou Hodges, Sam Maloof
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a custom handcrafted executive desk by Ed Rizzardi of Los Angeles. The desk features solid
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Ed Rizzardi Solid Walnut Executive Desk
Ed Rizzardi Solid Walnut Executive Desk

Ed Rizzardi Solid Walnut Executive Desk

H 29 in W 78 in D 36 in
Rare Paul McCobb Writing Desk from the Connoisseur Collection
By Paul McCobb
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A stunning Paul McCobb writing desk in African mahogany manufactured by H. Sacks and Sons for his
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Paul McCobb Writing Desk from the Connoisseur Collection
Rare Paul McCobb Writing Desk from the Connoisseur Collection

Rare Paul McCobb Writing Desk from the Connoisseur Collection

H 34.5 in W 42 in D 24 in
Farstrup Møbler Teak Desk Chair, circa 1960
By Farstrup
Located in London, England
Afromosia African teak desk chair produced by Farstrup Møbler, Denmark, circa 1960. Designer
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Farstrup Møbler Teak Desk Chair, circa 1960
Farstrup Møbler Teak Desk Chair, circa 1960

Farstrup Møbler Teak Desk Chair, circa 1960

H 70 in W 55 in D 50 in
Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Desk for Maxalto, Italy, circa 1975
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Africa desk and matching side cabinet designed by Tobia Scarpa for the Artona series and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Desk for Maxalto, Italy, circa 1975
Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Desk for Maxalto, Italy, circa 1975

Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Desk for Maxalto, Italy, circa 1975

H 28.35 in W 81.89 in D 37.41 in
East African Paldao wood “Cluster” Rectangular Desk by John Makepeace
By John Makepeace
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
An East African Paldao wood “Cluster” rectangular desk, with three frieze drawers. On four
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Vintage 1980s British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Paldao

East African Paldao wood “Cluster” Rectangular Desk by John Makepeace
East African Paldao wood “Cluster” Rectangular Desk by John Makepeace

East African Paldao wood “Cluster” Rectangular Desk by John Makepeace

H 29.14 in W 82.68 in D 35.04 in
Midcentury African Teak Rare Portuguese Olaio Desk, 1950s
By Olaio
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Big desk for 4 people from the Portuguese factory Olaio. Made in 1950 with solid teak wood. 4
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Vintage 1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak, Teak

Midcentury African Teak Rare Portuguese Olaio Desk, 1950s
Midcentury African Teak Rare Portuguese Olaio Desk, 1950s

Midcentury African Teak Rare Portuguese Olaio Desk, 1950s

H 31.5 in W 61.03 in D 61.03 in
African Akan Turtle Form Gold Weight
Located in New York, NY
This African brass turtle was made by Akan tribe as a gold counter weight for trading purposes.
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Antique 19th Century Ghanaian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

African Akan Turtle Form Gold Weight
African Akan Turtle Form Gold Weight

African Akan Turtle Form Gold Weight

H 2.125 in W 5 in D 3.325 in
Peter Protzman for Herman Miller Desk
By Herman Miller
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
African Zebra wood and chrome Desk with 2 drawers
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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Peter Protzman for Herman Miller Desk
Peter Protzman for Herman Miller Desk

Peter Protzman for Herman Miller Desk

H 26 in W 65 in D 26 in
Dokter and Misses, 'Forty Percent Chance', Steel and Glass Desk
By Dokter and Misses
Located in Capetown, ZA
the world and defined an original aesthetic that is distinctly modern and African. Hugo’s and Taplin’s
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Desks

Materials

Steel

Dokter and Misses, 'Forty Percent Chance', Steel and Glass Desk
Dokter and Misses, 'Forty Percent Chance', Steel and Glass Desk

Dokter and Misses, 'Forty Percent Chance', Steel and Glass Desk

H 33 in W 68 in D 52 in
Peter Protzman Zebrawood and Chrome Desk
By Peter Protzmann
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Exotic African zebrawood and chrome desk by Peterm Protzmann for Herman Miller. Exceptional
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Peter Protzman Zebrawood and Chrome Desk
Peter Protzman Zebrawood and Chrome Desk

Peter Protzman Zebrawood and Chrome Desk

H 31 in W 65 in D 30 in
Peter Protzman for Herman Miller Desk
By Herman Miller, Peter Protzmann
Located in Chicago, IL
Exotic African zebrawood desk designed by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller with chrome frame, pull
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Peter Protzman for Herman Miller Desk
Peter Protzman for Herman Miller Desk

Peter Protzman for Herman Miller Desk

H 30 in W 65 in D 32 in
Herman Miller Chrome and Zebra Wood Desk
By Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
African Zebra wood desk designed by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller with a wrap around chrome
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Herman Miller Chrome and Zebra Wood Desk
Herman Miller Chrome and Zebra Wood Desk

Herman Miller Chrome and Zebra Wood Desk

H 30 in W 65 in D 30.5 in
Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Semi-Circular Mahogany Desk/ Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, BC
An Art Deco semi-circular desk in light African mahogany with built-in bookcase designed by Gilbert
Category

20th Century American Desks

Materials

Metal

Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Semi-Circular Mahogany Desk/ Bookcase
Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Semi-Circular Mahogany Desk/ Bookcase

Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Semi-Circular Mahogany Desk/ Bookcase

H 30 in W 57 in D 27 in
Xandre Kriel, "Vos Altar", Bronze Top and Steel Base Table
By Xandre Kriel
Located in Capetown, ZA
desk, intimate dining table or hall table. It is the first in this series to be cast in bronze (versus
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Xandre Kriel, "Vos Altar", Bronze Top and Steel Base Table
Xandre Kriel, "Vos Altar", Bronze Top and Steel Base Table

Xandre Kriel, "Vos Altar", Bronze Top and Steel Base Table

H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 86.62 in
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Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century copper currency on iron stand, The congo.
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Early 20th Century Copper Currency on Iron Stand

Early 20th Century Copper Currency on Iron Stand

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Early 20th Century Copper 'Mbole' Currency

Early 20th Century Copper 'Mbole' Currency

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Stanislaw Trzebinski, Pugillarem Meridium, Bronze, Carved Walnut Wood Desk
Stanislaw Trzebinski, Pugillarem Meridium, Bronze, Carved Walnut Wood Desk

Stanislaw Trzebinski, Pugillarem Meridium, Bronze, Carved Walnut Wood Desk

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