Art Deco Desks
ART DECO STYLE
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
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
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.
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Style: Art Deco
Art Deco Ebonized Walnut Vanity Desk W/Molded Lucite Pulls
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your interior with an exquisite piece that embodies the pinnacle of sophistication and elegance: the Art Deco Ebonized Walnut Vanity Desk with Molded Lucite Pulls, American, ...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Lucite, Walnut
Remarkable Art Deco French Streamline Executive Desk C. 1930’s
Located in Bernville, PA
Remarkable French Art Deco Streamline executive desk. Simple chrome accents on the base complements the elegant design. The asymmetric design features a drawer bank with a file drawe...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Machine Age Industrial Desks by Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
High Style, Art Deco, Machine Age, Industrial design desk(s) by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Company circa 1930's. The desks feature a bank of three drawers which flank th...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Steel
1920s French Art Deco Walnut Writing Table
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined 1920s French Art Deco writing table, sourced from Provence, France. Crafted from solid walnut, the table features a rectangular plank top and a clean apron detailed with su...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Paris, this French Art Deco desk dates to the 1930s and features a clean, architectural silhouette with slab side supports and a balanced three-drawer layout. The proporti...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Metal
Donald Deskey Machine Age Desk
Located in New York, NY
Rare desk in walnut and banded copper-plated aluminum, designed by Donald Deskey and produced by Ypsilanti Reed Furniture Company, circa 1929. A strong statement of Machine Age aesth...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Copper
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 a well-balanced architectural structure. The top is finished with a black skai (fa...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
$21,656
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 matte black lacquer with cream accents . Bank of five...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Leather Desk, Light Grey
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Art Deco style shagreen embossed leather desk in a light grey. With gilded highlight trim, three frieze drawers with modern round pulls, and raised on square tapered legs.
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Desks
Materials
Leather
$2,615 / item
20th Century French Art Deco Pedestal Olive Ash Burl Executive Desk
Located in Cordova, SC
Elevate your workspace with this exquisite Art Deco olive burl desk, where timeless elegance meets modern functionality. Crafted from the finest olive burl wood, this desk boasts a r...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Desks
Materials
Chrome
$30,400 Sale Price
20% Off
French Art Deco Dining Table by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
### French Art Deco Dining Table by Charles Dudouyt
A magnificent French Art Deco dining table by Charles Dudouyt, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and bold architectural line...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
Art Déco Wooden Desk with Parchment Cover Designed by J.M. Frank for Comte S.A.
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco wooden desk with parchment paper cover designed by Jean-Michel Frank for Comte S.A., Argentina
By: Comte S.A., Jean-Michel Frank
Material: wood, parchmen...
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Early 20th Century Argentine Art Deco Desks
Materials
Enamel
Art Deco Era Ebonised Desk with Stainless Frame
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1930s Art Deco desk has a streamlined machine age / industrial style. Desk top with three functional drawers and stainless steel leg and base. Unknown ma...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Swedish Secretary with Marquetry
Located in New York, NY
A masterpiece of symmetry, the cantilevered sides of the body meet the rectangular working surface, creating a setback for the upper writing surface. Crafted of Nordic birch and fir,...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Birch
Art Deco Boomerang Desk Circa 1940
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Exceptional modernist desk from the Art Deco period. This superb piece of furniture is reminiscent of the desk made by Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Janneret with its curved top and ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Ash
English Art Deco rectangular walnut desk for Hille of London, 1920s
By Hille
Located in MIlano, IT
Engish Art Deco rectangular walnut desk for Hille of London, 1920s
Desk with rectangular top entirely in walnut. On the front the desk has three hidden drawers.
The square section le...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood
Italian Art Deco White Parchment Vanity
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Art Deco white parchment diminutive triangular form lady's vanity /dressing table with a drawer centered by 2 side drawers and 2 doors.
Parchment is separating from the piece
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
Carl Malmsten Swedish Grace Executive Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
An inlaid rosewood and flame birch desk with locking drawer, filing cabinet and pullout drawers. Various wood inlay. Finished on all sides.
Knee hole...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Art Deco Design Writing Desk, France 1930's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Art Deco Design Writing Desk. Made in France, 1920's / 30's period. Minimalist in design and shape. Beautifully made small writing desk with one drawer. This comes in very go...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood
Fletcher Aviation Desk Designed by Frank Fletcher for Hughes Aircraft
Located in San Francisco, CA
American Art Deco Aviation Desk, designed by Frank Fletcher and manufactured by Fletcher Aviation for Hughes Aircraft in Pasadena, California ca. 1945. The rounded triangular shaped ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Aluminum
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 sophisticated dream desk. It has a large work surface.
The quality of the furniture and the e...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood, Ebony, Zebra Wood
A Fine French Modernist Solid Oak Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French modernist solid oak writing table with one drawer.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Secretary Cabinet Desk in Book Matched Walnut by Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
This rare and captivating Art Deco Drop Front Secreter Desk in Book-matched Hand-Rubbed Walnut is by the esteemed furniture designer Gilbert Rohde and originates from the United Stat...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Walnut
Medium Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Medium Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
A very neat Front of House Reception Greeter, the front of the desk has a sh...
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Early 1900s Antique Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
Green Vintage Desk by Derk Jan de Vries
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This Art Deco desk by Derk Jan de Vries stands out through its sculptural form and restrained elegance. The design is defined by softly rounded edges, clean vertical panels, and a su...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood
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 dream desk. It has a large work surface.
The quality of the furniture make it unique. ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood
Swedish Art Deco Intarsia Executive Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish inlaid Art Deco or neoclassical executive desk, Sweden, circa 1930s. Exterior golden elm, flame birch, mahogany. The front two doors are paneled and inlaid with intarsia of e...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Birch, Elm, Jacaranda
Art Deco Palladio Fall Front Desk by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller c. 1940’s
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and sophisticated drop front desk designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller as part of the much sought after Palladio series, circa 1940’s.
The desk features a burl veneer ...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood, Burl
RALPH LAUREN METROPOLIS MACASSAR & BROWN LEATHER FRENCH ART DECO CURVED DESk
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare Ralph Lauren Macassar wood curved French Art Deco Metropolis office desk with custom...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Desks
Materials
Hardwood
Art Deco Stylish Figured Walnut Desk, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this impressive and totally original Walnut desk dating from the 1930's raised on round shouldered legs. Originating from France, it offers not only functi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco Table Desk , Ebony Makassar attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, 1940
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Art Deco Desk from the 1940s attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, refined design in the back part with a beautiful arched shape, a solution that is repeated in the front part in t...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Brass
France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials, Wood and Chrome
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Art Deco
Year 1920
Material: Wood and chrome
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood
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 having one writing slide over four drawers with bronze han...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks
Materials
Bronze
$5,255 Sale Price
21% Off
Dudouyt - Dining Table - Natural Oak - 1940 - France - Brutalist
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Presenting a captivating and compact French Art Deco dining table that exudes timeless elegance. This exquisite table showcases the beauty of oak wood with a sanded finish, revealing...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
Hermes Letter Opener, 1960s, France
By Hermès
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Elegant Hermès letter opener with a detailed horse head handle in solid metal.Beautiful light patina to the silver and a blade that tapers gently towards...
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Early 1600s French Antique Art Deco Desks
Materials
Metal
French Oak Dudouuyt Parquetry Desk
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940s oak double pedestal base desk with front panels and a raised ¬Ω round inset top with a parquetry design & sliding side shelves (sign...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Exotic Wood Inlay Desk by Andrew Szoeke
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Pallisander wood desk with exotic wood inlays. Desk features four pull-out drawers, one shelf and keyed locking. Back is also finished with the same figural inlay. Origin...
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20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks
Materials
Cherry, Sycamore, Walnut
Small Art Deco Desk
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco small desk. Amboyna with inlaid details,
red bakelite and brass pulls. Desk features four drawers
a storage cabinet and an additional storage area underneath a lift u...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Brass
$16,800
Jacques Adnet Leather and Oak Desk, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Art Deco era desk by French Art Deco Modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame with 4 posts, inverted u-shaped bases and brass support ...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Italian Art Deco Style Writing Table with Glass Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This handsome walnut Italian writing table exudes mid-century charm with its Art Deco style. The glass top adds a functional touch of elegance, while the stylish piece brings a sense...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Desk Style Art Deco in Wood, 1925, COMTE
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco
Year: 1925
We don't have the original key.
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it u...
Category
1920s Argentine Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood
Dudouyt - Table - Extendable - Oak - 1940s - France - Brutalist
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a remarkable French Art Deco dining table designed by the renowned Charles Dudouyt, a celebrated furniture designer known for his exceptional craftsmanship, innovative de...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
French Large Art Deco Table Oak, Dudouyt, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Art Deco dining table. The table features stunning oak sanded wood grain with a stunning patina. The top is encrusted with a marquetry of diamonds. It rests on tall and Brutal...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
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 retaining its authentic aged patina and natural surface movement. The compact form f...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
Dudouyt - Inspired - Table - Extendable - Oak - 1940s - France - Brutalist
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Brutalist legs and luminous marquetry — a dialogue between grain, geometry and patina.
This French Art Deco dining table distills the period’s boldness into a restrained, architectu...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Desk with the Leather Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco desk with the green leather top. Oak base and veneer, brass hardware. Desk can be dismantle for easy transport.
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood, Leather
DAVID LINLEY BURR WALNUT CLASSIC PEDESTAL DESK FOR LiGHT RESTORATION
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made in England Viscount David Linley Classic Pedestal desk RRP £25,500
Please note the ...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Desks
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Desk by NK, Maple Veneer, Argentina, Circa 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk, made of maple veneered wood with inlays, keyholes and ivory strips. By NORDISKA KOMPANIET S:A (1920-1970). Signed by NORDISKA KOMPANIET S,A., BS AIRES, Florida 101.
A...
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1930s Argentine Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Maple
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
French Extendable Cerused Art Deco Table Oak, Dudouyt, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Art Deco dining table. The table features stunning oak sanded wood grain with a stunning patina. The top is encrusted with a checked marquetry. It rests on tall and Brutalist ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
Dudouyt - Inspired - Table - Extendable - Oak - 1950 - France - Brutalist
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a remarkable French Art Deco dining table designed by the renowned Charles Dudouyt, a celebrated furniture designer known for his exceptional craftsmanship, innovative de...
Category
1950s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
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 Inlays, and bronze handles and wheels.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Bar Trolley in Style of Jacques Adnet with Original Mirror France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
Art Deco bar trolley in style of Jacques Adnet
Real wood veneer
Handles and wheels in copper
To open on one side with double doors
Tabletop with old mirror (blind spots)
New m...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Copper
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 top tambour which conceals beneath it a fitted interior of pigeon holes, card index ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
Giorgio Collection Absolute Presidential Desk Glossy Japanese Tamo Wood
Located in New York, NY
Desk in moka japanese tamos burl veneer in high gloss polyester with 5 full extension drawers with bottom velvet inside and 1 file drawer on each side. Lock on the first right facing...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Desks
Materials
Polyester, Ash
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 desk. It has a large work surface.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic woo...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood
Jacques Adnet Leather Desk and Chair, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Art Deco era desk with matching chair by French modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Entire desk is wrapped in leather. Iron frame with 4 po...
Category
1950s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Brass, Iron
$75,000 / set
Demi Lune Bureau Art Deco Style Secretaire Desk in Black Lacquer with Cannelure
Located in Ulm, DE
Fluted, semicircular secretary with drawers
Piano lacquer in high-gloss black
Interior in birdseye maple
Mid Century, Art Deco Style, Fran...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Lacquer
Art Deco Leather Desk, Dark Grey
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Art Deco style shagreen embossed leather desk in a dark antiqued grey. With gilded highlight trim, three frieze drawers with modern round pulls, and raised on square tapered...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Desks
Materials
Leather
$2,615 / item
Art Deco English Compact Walnut Writing Desk, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this lovely and totally original walnut desk dating from the 1930s. Compact in size this little desk is perfect if the space available is limited and of con...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Figured Walnut Desk, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this exceptional Art Deco English walnut desk of good proportions and dating to the 1930's. A high level of craftsmanship and materials used is evident thro...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks
Materials
Chrome
Antique, New and Vintage Art Deco Desks
Antique, new and vintage Art Deco desks bear the hallmarks of the popular movement that originated in France and influenced architecture as well as the design of everyday objects, from furniture to cars. The term Art Deco gets its name from a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925.
Furniture makers who worked in the Art Deco style were reacting to — and were inspired by — Art Nouveau. They preferred simple lines and rich, dark woods. Art Deco furniture designs were modern and frequently embellished with bold ornamental elements made from modern metals. Defined by dazzling geometric shapes and intricate details, Art Deco–style desks can add character and class to any office and can be found in a variety of shapes and materials.
On 1stDibs, shop an ever-expanding selection of original antique Art Deco desks and roll-top desks from designers and brands such as Gilbert Rohde, Casa Botelho, Koket and Venfield.
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