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Jean Pascaud Art Deco French Black Lacquered Desk
By Jean Pascaud
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco black lacquered desk featuring an indented rectangular top pinched at the corners
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20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

French Art Deco Black Lacquered Executive 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

Elegant French Deco Style Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated French Deco style rosewood veneer writing desk having gorgeous silhouette and unusual
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Czech Art Deco Oak Writing Desk Made in the 1930s, Restored
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czech Art Deco oak writing desk made in the 1930s, restored Revived polish. Leg space
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Lacquer

Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, Czechia, 1920s
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco walnut writing desk designed by Czech Architect Jindrich, 1920-1929. Maker: UP Zavody
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

French Jacques Adnet Brass Mounted Black Lacquered Writing Desk
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
French 1940s brass mounted black lacquered bureau plat /writing desk with tan leather inset top
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Writing Desk Designed by Czech Architect Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Horomerice, CZ
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

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Walnut, Oak, Lacquer

French Antique Art Deco Macassar Bureau Plat Writing Desk circa 1930
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ART DECO MACASSAR EBONY, PARCHMENT AND BRASS BUREAU PLAT Likely French, circa 1930 Item # 111PZN03Z
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20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Desk in the Style of Art Deco in Black Piano Lacquer
Located in Ulm, DE
Modernist desk in black lacquer Writing desk Piano lacquer, high gloss black Metal fittings in
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

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

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Oak, Lacquer

Unusual Art Deco Writing Desk, Oak and Walnut Veneer, Czechia 'Bohemia', 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Art Deco writing desk. Unusual combination of oak and walnut veneer. Chrome-plated steel
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, Oak Walnut Chrome, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
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

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Chrome

Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1950s
By Up Závody, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
restored it according to the original process. This item features classic Art Deco elements. Art Deco is
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Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Beech, Walnut, Lacquer

1930s French Art Deco Desk in Black Lacquer with Nickeled Metal Applications
Located in Ulm, DE
Desk Piano lacquer, black high gloss Metal applications, freshly nickel-plated Non-functional
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Outstanding French Art Deco Desk
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Munich, DE
This desk is by far the most amazing piece i came along since many years. I saw it and was directly
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Outstanding French Art Deco Desk
Outstanding French Art Deco Desk
H 30.32 in W 83.86 in D 26.97 in
Asymmetric Rounded 1930s French Art Deco Desk in Black Lacquer with Special Lock
Located in Ulm, DE
Desk Piano lacquer, black high gloss Special feature: the lock sits in the body, not in the drawers
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Oak Art Deco Modernist Desk or Writing Table by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1920s
By H.Pander & Zonen, Hendrik Wouda
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist desk or writing table. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Modern Lacquered Wood Vanity Desk
Located in New York, NY
Modern lacquered wood vanity desk with convertible writing compartment, in the Art Deco taste, the
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern Lacquered Wood Vanity Desk
Modern Lacquered Wood Vanity Desk
H 27 in W 38 in D 27.5 in
French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco Desk Year 1920 French Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood
French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood
H 42.13 in W 16.15 in D 33.08 in
France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Art Deco Year 1920 Finish: polyurethanic lacquer. It is an elegant and
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood
France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 59.06 in
Parchment Faceted Art Deco Desk, circa 1970
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 1970s desk achieves a modest stateliness, its mottled paper parchment & faceted brass corners
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Vintage 1970s European Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Parchment Faceted Art Deco Desk, circa 1970
Parchment Faceted Art Deco Desk, circa 1970
H 29.5 in W 70.88 in D 31.5 in
Art Deco Desk from Paris "Villa des Arts" in Rosewood
Located in Greven, DE
Impressive Art Deco desk in noble rosewood and black piano lacquer - all parts including glass and
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Desk Style: Art Deco, 1930, France, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk Year 1930 French Wood Finish: polyurethanic lacquer. It is an elegant and sophisticated dream
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Desk with Leather Chair, Rosewood Veneer, France, 1930s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Regensburg, DE
-gloss piano lacquer. Beautiful veneer setting on the writing plate. Inside in mahogany. Modern Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Rare Paul Frankl Skyscraper Desk / Bench, Art Deco, Modernist, Cubist
By Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning and rare bookcase desk and cork top seat designed and manufactured by Paul Frankl, I
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Desk in the Style of Jacques Emile Ruhlmann, 1960s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Very elegant large Art Deco desk, curved on all its faces. Opening by 4 drawers and resting on
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Lacquer

Amazing Desk Art Deco 1930 France Wood Zebrano
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk Year 1930 French Wood is Zebrano Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Amazing Desk Art Deco 1930 France Wood Zebrano
Amazing Desk Art Deco 1930 France Wood Zebrano
H 31.11 in W 26.78 in D 100.4 in
Ladies Desk Art Deco Style Dressing Table in Walnut and Maple
By Andre
Located in Greven, DE
Very elegant lady's desk made of solid walnut and maple. The form consists of simple geometric
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2010s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Executive Waterfall Metal Desk in Art Deco, Streamline Design, Germany, 2015
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Executive waterfall metal desk in Art Deco, Streamline Design, Germany, 2015.
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2010s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Executive Waterfall Metal Desk in Art Deco - Streamline Design, Germany, 2015
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Executive waterfall metal desk in Art Deco - Streamline Design. High quality Metal construction
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2010s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Desk Art Deco, 1920, France, Materials: Wood and Bronze
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Style: Art Deco Year 1920 Wood and bronze Finish: polyurethanic lacquer. It is an
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

1920s Art Deco Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann Style Rosewood Desk with Chrome Feet
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in High Wycombe, GB
1920s Art Deco Solid Rosewood Rectangular Desk With Original Fittings. The Central Drawer is
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern White Lacquered Executive Desk
Located in North York, ON
Modern white Lacquered executive desk. Timeless Art Deco inspired design lacquered in a designer
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Modern White Lacquered Executive Desk
Modern White Lacquered Executive Desk
H 31.75 in W 74 in D 32 in
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Dakota Jackson post modern Art Deco style executive partners desk featuring mahogany with
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1930 " Free Shipping in Florida "
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
(AIFAF)" Desk Year 1930 French Wood and chrome Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

France Desk Art Deco, 1950, France, Material: Wood Attributed to Jean Souvrain
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Style: Art Deco Year 1940 Wood and bronze Finish: polyurethanic lacquer. It is an
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1920 " Free Shipping in Florida "
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
(AIFAF)" Desk Year 1920 French Wood and chrome Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Fine French Blackened Wood Desk with an Off White Lacquered Top with Inlays
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French blackened wood desk with 3 drawers, an off white & black lacquered top with metal
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Bronze

A Black Art Deco Desk for the Boss Voltaire by De Coene Frères Belgium 1940s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Ulm, DE
side and the secretary on the other Well known Art Déco Furniture, Belgium 1940s Fresh Black Piano
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

P.E.L. Tubular Steel Writing Desk and Chair, United Kingdom 1930s
By PEL
Located in Hellouw, NL
Charming P.E.L. Tubular Steel Writing Desk and Chair from the United Kingdom, the 1930s. This set
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1940s Paul Frankl Eight-Drawer Desk Art Deco Style By Johnson Furniture Co.
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Miami, FL
. Re-furbished and newly lacquered cork top, in a satin lacquer white finish. Body of desk also
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Furniture Art Deco, 1930 with Drawers
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco Desk Year 1930 French Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Furniture Art Deco, 1930 with Drawers
French Furniture Art Deco, 1930 with Drawers
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 47.64 in
Vintage Oval Lacquered Vanity Dressing Table or Desk with a Leather Panel
Located in Miami, FL
vintage custom made gloss black lacquer oval vanity dressing table or writing table desk. The top has an
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Macassar Ebony Desk With Gold Leaf And Brass Hardware
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Shape Shifter Desk is beautifully handcrafted in an Art Deco contemporary style. Brass knobs
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

"Centurion Desk" by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals
Located in New York, NY
"Centurion Desk" in mirror-finish black lacquer with three drawers, elegant bronze pulls and sabots
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
(AIFAF)" Desk Year 1940 French Wood and chrome Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940
Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940
H 30.52 in W 42.92 in D 23.63 in
1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Stylize your room with this impressive writing desk. This unusual desk takes its inspiration from
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Custom Made Minimal Desk or Console Table in Poplar Burl Veneer
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Inspired by elegant French Art Deco Designs, this table is hand made by our skilled carpenters in a
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2010s German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Poplar

French Art Deco Writing Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Charming French Art Deco ladies writing desk. This desk is covered with walnut veneer that is in
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20th Century French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Writing Desk
French Art Deco Writing Desk
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
Rorimer Brooks Art Deco Moderne lacquered bookcase Writing desk with chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
Manufactured by obscure Rorimer Brooks co. of Cleveland Ohio . Art Deco or Moderne Writing desk in
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks

Materials

Wood

Rare Rosewood & Lucite Desk by Poul Nørreklit for S.H. Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Poul Nørreklit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Hollywood Regency, Classical or Art Deco room with a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lucite, Rosewood

Axel Einar Hjorth Extendable Table, Macassar, 1930
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Dronten, NL
This beautiful Scandinavian Modern extendable dining table or writing desk is designed by Axel
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Macassar

Vintage Modern Writing Desk by Wolfgang Hoffman
By Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish black lacquer writing desk features the unique vintage design of Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks

Materials

Metal

Design Desk, Curved Top, Piano Lacquer, Chrome, France, 1950s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Extraordinary curved (kidney-shaped) designer desk from the 1950/60s. Asymmetrical shape similar to
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jean Claude Mahey Desk in Lacquered Wood & Brass, 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Tilburg, NL
Jean Claude Mahey Desk in Lacquered Wood & Brass, Paris, France, 1970s. This is a wonderful desk
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Desks

Materials

Brass

Modern off White Lacquered Desk Brass Details Style of Baughman or Springer
By Milo Baughman, Karl Springer
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning modern off-white lacquered desk with brass plated details between the drawers and a brass
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Jean Claude Mahey Set of Desk & Table Lamp in Lacquered Wood & Brass, 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Tilburg, NL
Jean Claude Mahey Desk in Lacquered Wood & Brass + Table Lamp, Paris, France, 1970s. This is a
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Desks

Materials

Brass

Ivory Lacquered French Art Deco Cabinet or Writing Desk in the style of Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant and rare piece of furniture. This writing desk cabinet is in lacquered wood and has
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Unique Czech Art Deco Secretary/Writing Desk, Rosewood 1920-1929
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco sideboard and secretary made out of rosewood Material: Rosewood Completely restored
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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Lacquer

Black Lacquer Art Deco Secretaire Desk With Etched Mirror On Very Elegant Legs
Located in Ulm, DE
Writing furniture / bar furniture Piano lacquer in black high gloss Original Art Deco, France
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Mirror

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Art Deco Lacquer Writing Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of art deco lacquer writing desks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique art deco lacquer writing desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, lacquer and metal. We have 64 antique and vintage art deco lacquer writing desks in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Art deco lacquer writing desks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Art deco lacquer writing desks bearing Art Deco hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made art deco lacquer writing desks over the years, but those made by Cupioli made in Italy, UP Závody and Alfred Porteneuve are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Art Deco Lacquer Writing Desks?

Prices for art deco lacquer writing desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, art deco lacquer writing desks begin at $1 and can go as high as $95,000, while the average can fetch as much as $7,027.

Finding the Right desks-writing-tables for You

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.

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