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19th Century Ebony Writing Desk Set INKWELL – African Bust Design
Located in Madrid, ES
This unique and captivating 19th-century writing desk set combines function with artistic beauty
Category

Antique 1860s Inkwells

Materials

Fruitwood

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
Category

2010s South African Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

2010s South African Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

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
Category

2010s South African Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

Late 19th Century Inkwell Depicting a Black African Man - Goldscheider Wien
By Arthur Goldscheider
Located in London, GB
A Wonderfull quality bronze inkwell depicting a black African man, made by the goldscheider factory
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

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
Category

Early 2000s South African Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

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.
Category

20th Century African Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Lacquered Abacus with Brass Accents
Lacquered Abacus with Brass Accents
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
Category

Late 20th Century African Paperweights

Materials

Metal

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.     
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Minimalist More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Antique Money Coin
Antique Money Coin
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
Category

20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Malachite

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...
Category

20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Malachite

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
Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

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
Category

2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Steel

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

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
Category

2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

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 ...
Category

2010s South African Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

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
Category

2010s South African Desks

Materials

Brass, Copper

Wall Office - A Standing Desk/Workstation
Wall Office - A Standing Desk/Workstation
H 78.75 in W 39.38 in D 9.85 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
Category

Late 20th Century South African Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Crystal

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...
Category

Early 20th Century African Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

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
Category

Vintage 1950s South African Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

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
Category

20th Century Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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
Category

Vintage 1980s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Zebra Wood

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
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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
Category

Antique 19th Century South African Desks and Writing Tables

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak, Teak

Kofod Larsen Selig Megiddo Queen Sheba African Wenge Wood Brass Exec Desk
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Countryside, IL
Kofod Larsen for Selig Megiddo Queen of Sheba African wenge wood and brass executive desk This
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Connoisseur Writing Desk
By H Sacks & Sons, Paul McCobb
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
McCobb writing desk in African mahogany manufactured by H. Sacks and Sons for his 1955 Connoisseur
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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 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 1980s American Organic Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

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
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Zebra Wood

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
Category

Vintage 1940s American Desks

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Argentine Desks

Materials

Chrome

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...
Category

20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Malachite

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
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

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
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

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
Category

Vintage 1950s North African Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

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.)
Category

2010s American Letter Openers

Materials

Chrome

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ebony

Zebrawood and Chrome Desk by Peter Protzmann for Herman Miller, circa 1970s
By Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully restored Peter Protzmann for Herman Miller desk in exotic African Zebrawood, circa
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

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

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
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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
Category

Vintage 1980s British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Paldao

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.
Category

Antique 19th Century Ghanaian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Desks

Materials

Steel

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 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

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

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

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Early 20th Century Copper Currency on Iron Stand
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century copper currency on iron stand, The congo.
Category

Antique 19th Century African More Desk Accessories

Early 20th Century Copper 'Mbole' Currency
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century copper 'Mbole' currency on contemporary blackened iron stand.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century African More Desk Accessories

Stanislaw Trzebinski, Pugillarem Meridium, Bronze, Carved Walnut Wood Desk
By Stanislaw Trzebinski
Located in Capetown, ZA
Stanislaw grew up in Nairobi, Kenya in a richly creative household filled with paintings by his late father – accomplished artist Tonio Trzebinski, artworks by close friends such as ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

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Africa Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Africa desk you’re looking for. A Africa desk — often made from metal, wood and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 27 options for an antique or vintage Africa desk now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Africa desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Africa desk, designed in the Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Egg Designs, Dokter and Misses and Ib Kofod-Larsen each produced at least one beautiful Africa desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Africa Desk?

Prices for a Africa desk start at $70 and top out at $180,000 with the average selling for $2,150.