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English Art Deco Oak Desk
English Art Deco Oak Desk

English Art Deco Oak Desk

Located in Faversham, GB

An unusually diminutive oak Art Deco Period desk. The desk top has a long smooth running frieze

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Desk - French - Art Deco - Oak - Dudouyt - 1940s
Desk - French - Art Deco - Oak - Dudouyt - 1940s

Desk - French - Art Deco - Oak - Dudouyt - 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

French Art Deco dining table. The table features stunning oak sanded wood grain with a stunning

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Art Deco Desk with Bronze Handles
Oak Art Deco Desk with Bronze Handles

Oak Art Deco Desk with Bronze Handles

By Abbess

Located in London, GB

A freestanding oak Art Deco style pedestal desk with bronze handles by Abbess. Each pedestal

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

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Desk in Oak, circa 1940/1950
Art Deco Desk in Oak, circa 1940/1950

Art Deco Desk in Oak, circa 1940/1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

LARGE art deco desk in oak, circa 1940/1950.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Desk - French - Cerused - Art Deco - Oak, Dudouyt, 1940s
Desk - French - Cerused - Art Deco - Oak, Dudouyt, 1940s

Desk - French - Cerused - Art Deco - Oak, Dudouyt, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

French Art Deco desk table. The table features stunning oak sanded wood grain with a stunning

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco White Paint Decorated Oak Desk
French Art Deco White Paint Decorated Oak Desk

French Art Deco White Paint Decorated Oak Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

geometric lines and craftsmanship of the Art Deco era. Constructed from solid oak, the desk features a

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

A Small English Art Deco Cerused Oak Desk, C. 1940.
A Small English Art Deco Cerused Oak Desk, C. 1940.

A Small English Art Deco Cerused Oak Desk, C. 1940.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A refined example of English Art Deco design, this compact cerused oak desk by Maple & Co., circa

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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

A Good Heavy Quality Art Deco Oak Desk Chair
A Good Heavy Quality Art Deco Oak Desk Chair

A Good Heavy Quality Art Deco Oak Desk Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Good Heavy Quality Art Deco Oak Desk Chair The Chair has an attractive deep curving back top

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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Oak Corner Desk, Amsterdam School Design, 1920s Vintage
Art Deco Oak Corner Desk, Amsterdam School Design, 1920s Vintage

Art Deco Oak Corner Desk, Amsterdam School Design, 1920s Vintage

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A remarkable example of Dutch design, this unique Art Deco 'Amsterdam School' corner desk is a

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Oak Roll Top Desk Restaurant Greeter
Art Deco Oak Roll Top Desk Restaurant Greeter

Art Deco Oak Roll Top Desk Restaurant Greeter

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Art Deco Oak Roll Top Desk Restaurant Greeter This Oak restaurant greeting station has a roll

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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Desks

Materials

Oak

Modern Art-Deco style cerused-oak wood desk
Modern Art-Deco style cerused-oak wood desk

Modern Art-Deco style cerused-oak wood desk

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

A handsome French Art-Deco style cerused oak desk! Very glamorous having a modern cascading

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21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

French Art Deco Cerused Desk
French Art Deco Cerused Desk

French Art Deco Cerused Desk

By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, André Arbus, Francisque Chaleyssin, Maxime Old

Located in Houston, TX

French Art Deco Cerused Desk. Offered is a shapely French Art Deco cerused oak desk or writing

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Art Deco desk - France 1930
Art Deco desk - France 1930

Art Deco desk - France 1930

Located in Girona, Girona

Art Deco drawer unit desk, four drawers, wood with oak veneer, resting on an aluminium-covered base

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco oak desk by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940s
Art Deco oak desk by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940s

Art Deco oak desk by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

This oak Art Deco desk, designed by French designer Charles Dudouyt, embodies the elegance of the

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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Lucien Rollin Art Deco desk
Lucien Rollin Art Deco desk

Lucien Rollin Art Deco desk

By Lucien Rollin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Modernist Art Deco desk by Lucien Rollin, circa 1935, in oak with bronze drawer pulls. This

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

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 Art Deco Oak and Steel Writing Table Desk, France, circa 1930
French Art Deco Oak and Steel Writing Table Desk, France, circa 1930

French Art Deco Oak and Steel Writing Table Desk, France, circa 1930

Located in New York, NY

A highly unique French Art Deco writing table /desk with stunning geometric form. The rectangular

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Restored Art Deco Solid Oak Writing Desk Made in the 1930s, Czechia
Restored Art Deco Solid Oak Writing Desk Made in the 1930s, Czechia

Restored Art Deco Solid Oak Writing Desk Made in the 1930s, Czechia

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Restored Art Deco writing desk. Revived polish. Period: 1930-1939 Source: Czechia Material

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

French Art Deco Cerused Oak Desk Chair Attributed to Andre Sornay
French Art Deco Cerused Oak Desk Chair Attributed to Andre Sornay

French Art Deco Cerused Oak Desk Chair Attributed to Andre Sornay

By Charles Dudouyt, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Andre Sornay, Francisque Chaleyssin

Located in Houston, TX

French Art Deco Cerused Oak Desk Chair Attributed To Andre Sornay. Handsome French Art Deco cerused

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Small Art Deco Cubist Desk in Solid Oak The Style Francisque Chaleyssin- France
Small Art Deco Cubist Desk in Solid Oak The Style Francisque Chaleyssin- France

Small Art Deco Cubist Desk in Solid Oak The Style Francisque Chaleyssin- France

By Francisque Chaleyssin

Located in Girona, Girona

Small Art Deco cubist and double sided desk, solid oak and oak plywood, French polish. Three

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by Robert Slezak, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by Robert Slezak, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by Robert Slezak, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

By Robert Slezák

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

parts have been cleaned and professionally restored. This item features classic Art Deco elements. Art

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, Oak Walnut Chrome, 1930s
Art Deco Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, Oak Walnut Chrome, 1930s

Art Deco Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, Oak Walnut Chrome, 1930s

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

One of the most successful writing desk made in United Arts & Crafts Manufacture (UP) in Brno

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Oak, Beech, Czech, 1930s
Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Oak, Beech, Czech, 1930s

Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Oak, Beech, Czech, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant writing desk, designed in the Art Deco style, comes from Czechoslovakia from the first

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Oak Console
Art Deco Oak Console

Art Deco Oak Console

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Art Deco Oak Console Sweden, circa 1940 Art Deco console executed in oak, featuring clean lines and

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Desks

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Art Deco Desk Chair
Art Deco Desk Chair

Art Deco Desk Chair

By Paul Dupré-Lafon

Located in Torrance, CA

Inspired by a Dupre Lafon design, our custom Art Deco Desk Chair is elegant, modern, classic, and

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk C...

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946) Art Deco Oak Desk And Armchair Circa 1940
Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946) Art Deco Oak Desk And Armchair Circa 1940

Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946) Art Deco Oak Desk And Armchair Circa 1940

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946) Art Deco Oak Desk and Armchair Circa 1940 Everything is in good

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Leather

Art Deco Modernist Desk with Asymmetric Open Bookcase, 1920s
Art Deco Modernist Desk with Asymmetric Open Bookcase, 1920s

Art Deco Modernist Desk with Asymmetric Open Bookcase, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

three oak shelves. Locks and key are in good working order. This wonderful Art Deco Modernist desk with

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Macassar, Oak, Padouk

1930's American Art Deco Oak and Leather swivel desk chair / F.L.W. inspired
1930's American Art Deco Oak and Leather swivel desk chair / F.L.W. inspired

1930's American Art Deco Oak and Leather swivel desk chair / F.L.W. inspired

By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Buffalo, NY

1930's American / Industrial Art Deco Oak and Leather swivel desk chair / bASE VERY Frank Lloyd

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

French Art Deco Black Lacquered Executive Table Desk, 1930s
French Art Deco Black Lacquered Executive Table Desk, 1930s

French Art Deco Black Lacquered Executive Table Desk, 1930s

Located in Traversetolo, IT

shapes typical of Art Deco. The stepped top is a beautiful example of this style, and both the front and

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Desk, 1930S–40S, Attributed To Étienne Kohlmann
French Art Deco Desk, 1930S–40S, Attributed To Étienne Kohlmann

French Art Deco Desk, 1930S–40S, Attributed To Étienne Kohlmann

By Etienne Kohlmann

Located in London, GB

, Kohlmann developed a distinctly modernist and highly refined approach to Art Deco design. PLEASE NOTE WE

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1932 "The Hague School" art deco desk by P.E.L Izeren
1932 "The Hague School" art deco desk by P.E.L Izeren

1932 "The Hague School" art deco desk by P.E.L Izeren

By P.E.L. Izeren 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Love P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen, ca. 1932 Haagse School Asymmetrical Desk. This Art Deco

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Desk by Hildo Krop for Gebroeders Monsieur Steenwijk
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Desk by Hildo Krop for Gebroeders Monsieur Steenwijk

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Desk by Hildo Krop for Gebroeders Monsieur Steenwijk

By Hildo Krop, Gebroeders Monsieur Steenwijk

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School desk. Design by Hildo Krop for Gebroeders

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Ebony, Oak

An Expanding Dark Cerused Oak Writing Desk
An Expanding Dark Cerused Oak Writing Desk

An Expanding Dark Cerused Oak Writing Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Minimalist Art Deco style Dark Cerused Oak Writing Desk, in the Manner of Jean-Michel Frank

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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Maison Jansen Attributed Cerused Oak Desk
French Maison Jansen Attributed Cerused Oak Desk

French Maison Jansen Attributed Cerused Oak Desk

By Maison Jansen

Located in Houston, TX

French Maison Jansen Attributed Cerused Oak Desk. Stunning French cerused oak or limed oak desk

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Drop-Leaf Desk by Willem Penaat for Metz & Co.
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Drop-Leaf Desk by Willem Penaat for Metz & Co.

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Drop-Leaf Desk by Willem Penaat for Metz & Co.

By Willem Penaat 1, Metz & Co.

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School drop-leaf desk. Design by Willem Penaat for Metz

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Dudouyt - Desk - Table - Oak - 1940s - France - Brutalist
Dudouyt - Desk - Table - Oak - 1940s - France - Brutalist

Dudouyt - Desk - Table - Oak - 1940s - France - Brutalist

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Introducing a remarkable French Art Deco Desk designed by the renowned Charles Dudouyt, a

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

"Voltaire" Figured Oak Desk Table by Christiane Lemieux
"Voltaire" Figured Oak Desk Table by Christiane Lemieux

"Voltaire" Figured Oak Desk Table by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

The Voltaire Desk reflects the disciplined beauty of mid-century French ateliers. Handmade and hand

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2010s Vietnamese Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Writing Desk Designed by Czech Architect Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
Art Deco Writing Desk Designed by Czech Architect Jindřich Halabala, 1930s

Art Deco Writing Desk Designed by Czech Architect Jindřich Halabala, 1930s

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

One of the most successful writing desk made in United Arts & Crafts Manufacture (UP) in Brno

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20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Lacquer, Walnut

Art Deco Style Her Desk Made with Oak, Iron and Brass by Stylish Club
Art Deco Style Her Desk Made with Oak, Iron and Brass by Stylish Club

Art Deco Style Her Desk Made with Oak, Iron and Brass by Stylish Club

Located in Seroa, PT

plurality that spread throughout Europe of Art Nouveau, and later in Art Deco, as well as in international

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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France
Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France

Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Monumental Art Deco era desk by French Modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Black iron 'A' frame with

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

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

Jacques Adnet Leather and Oak Desk, 1950s France
Jacques Adnet Leather and Oak Desk, 1950s France

Jacques Adnet Leather and Oak Desk, 1950s France

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Monumental Art Deco era desk by French Art Deco Modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame with 4

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mobilier AVEA Writing Desk in Solid Oak Belgium 1930s
Mobilier AVEA Writing Desk in Solid Oak Belgium 1930s

Mobilier AVEA Writing Desk in Solid Oak Belgium 1930s

Located in Meer, VAN

Mobilier AVEA Writing Desk in Solid Oak Belgium 1930s A smaller scale modernist writing desk in

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

French Oak Dudouuyt Parquetry Desk
French Oak Dudouuyt Parquetry Desk

French Oak Dudouuyt Parquetry Desk

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Queens, NY

French 1940s oak double pedestal base desk with front panels and a raised ¬Ω round inset top with a

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Oak

Industrial Portuguese Oak-wood Tambour Door Desk, 1940's
Industrial Portuguese Oak-wood Tambour Door Desk, 1940's

Industrial Portuguese Oak-wood Tambour Door Desk, 1940's

Located in Lisboa, PT

This Industrial Portuguese Oak-wood Tambour Door Desk was designed and produced in Portugal during

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Vintage 1940s Portuguese Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Rare Carved Desk in Solid Oak by Breton Artist Jacques Philippe
Rare Carved Desk in Solid Oak by Breton Artist Jacques Philippe

Rare Carved Desk in Solid Oak by Breton Artist Jacques Philippe

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jacques Philippe, desk, solid oak, France, late 1920s Designed by the French Breton sculptor and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco 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

Restored Cubistic Writing Desk, Oak, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1910s
Restored Cubistic Writing Desk, Oak, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1910s

Restored Cubistic Writing Desk, Oak, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1910s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

outstanding example of the fusion between Art Deco and Cubism, specifically the unique Czech variation known

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Vintage 1910s Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Oak

A Fine French Modernist Solid Oak Desk
A Fine French Modernist Solid Oak Desk

A Fine French Modernist Solid Oak Desk

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine French modernist solid oak writing table with one drawer.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Oak and Red Leather Wastebasket by Casa Comte, Circa 1940
Art Deco Oak and Red Leather Wastebasket by Casa Comte, Circa 1940

Art Deco Oak and Red Leather Wastebasket by Casa Comte, Circa 1940

By Comte S.A.

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Oak wastebasket, lined with red leather, made by Casa COMTE (1932-1960). Bibliography Mo Amelia

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Vintage 1940s South American Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Leather, Oak

French Gray Cerused Oak Desk & Chair Set from a Maine Estate
French Gray Cerused Oak Desk & Chair Set from a Maine Estate

French Gray Cerused Oak Desk & Chair Set from a Maine Estate

Located in New York, NY

A matching desk and chair set in gray cerused oak. France, circa 1930. Features a triple X-style

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Modernist Blackened Oak Desk Attributed to Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, France, 1932
Modernist Blackened Oak Desk Attributed to Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, France, 1932

Modernist Blackened Oak Desk Attributed to Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, France, 1932

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Brussels, BE

Elegant modernist ash and oak desk, one drawer with a bronze knob. Faceted cut-off feet. This

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

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Art Deco Desk Oak For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the art deco desk oak you’re looking for. Each art deco desk oak for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and metal. There are 126 variations of the antique or vintage art deco desk oak you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an art deco desk oak — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each art deco desk oak bearing Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one art deco desk oak that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles Dudouyt, Anton Lucas and Hendrik Wouda produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Art Deco Desk Oak?

The average selling price for an art deco desk oak at 1stDibs is $4,500, while they’re typically $680 on the low end and $113,245 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Art Deco Furniture

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.