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Italian Walnut Desk with Carved Stationary Motifs and Matching Chair, 1960
Italian Walnut Desk with Carved Stationary Motifs and Matching Chair, 1960

Italian Walnut Desk with Carved Stationary Motifs and Matching Chair, 1960

Located in Dronten, NL

Avant-Garde Elegance: Italian Walnut Desk with Original Red Leather and Carved Stationary Motifs

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Tecnika desk by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova Design Center, Italy, 1970's
Tecnika desk by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova Design Center, Italy, 1970's

Tecnika desk by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova Design Center, Italy, 1970's

By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova

Located in TOURS, FR

attributed to Ettore Sottsass, whose collaboration with Poltronova defined much of the company’s avant-garde

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Highly Ornamental Carlo Bugatti Desk & Chair Set, c.1910
Highly Ornamental Carlo Bugatti Desk & Chair Set, c.1910

Highly Ornamental Carlo Bugatti Desk & Chair Set, c.1910

$68,755

H 37.8 in W 24.81 in D 19.69 in

Highly Ornamental Carlo Bugatti Desk & Chair Set, c.1910

By Carlo Bugatti

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

tassels, all composed into forms that feel both ancient and avant-garde. The desk showcases six small

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Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Desks

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Copper, Pewter

1970s Space Age Orange and Black Italian Desk Lamp by Targetti Sankey
1970s Space Age Orange and Black Italian Desk Lamp by Targetti Sankey

1970s Space Age Orange and Black Italian Desk Lamp by Targetti Sankey

By Targetti Sankey

Located in Aci Castello, IT

innovative and avant-garde designs, this desk lamp showcases a captivating blend of vibrant colors and sleek

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

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Sensational Bauhaus Avant-garde tubular steel writing desk by Bruno Weil (BeWe)
Sensational Bauhaus Avant-garde tubular steel writing desk by Bruno Weil (BeWe)

Sensational Bauhaus Avant-garde tubular steel writing desk by Bruno Weil (BeWe)

By Bruno Weil

Located in PRAHA 4, CZ

Unleash Creativity with the 1936 Bauhaus Avant-garde Writing Desk by Bruno Weil Step into the

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Jacques Adnet writing desk in leather France 1950
Jacques Adnet writing desk in leather France 1950

Jacques Adnet writing desk in leather France 1950

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H 29.53 in W 47.64 in D 22.45 in

Jacques Adnet writing desk in leather France 1950

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This stunning avant-garde desk, designed by Jacques Adnet and crafted in his own atelier in France

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

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Brass

Gio Ponti’s Avant-Garde Design: 1955 RIMA Desk from Pirelli Tower, Milan
Gio Ponti’s Avant-Garde Design: 1955 RIMA Desk from Pirelli Tower, Milan

Gio Ponti’s Avant-Garde Design: 1955 RIMA Desk from Pirelli Tower, Milan

Located in Rome, IT

modern and avant-garde design, highlighting the high-level construction techniques and quality materials

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

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Metal

Rare Avant Garde 1930s Bauhaus Germany School Desk Chair, Signed
Rare Avant Garde 1930s Bauhaus Germany School Desk Chair, Signed

Rare Avant Garde 1930s Bauhaus Germany School Desk Chair, Signed

By Bauhaus

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Ultra rare, museum piece. Bauhaus era desk chair from Germany. Signed as pictured with ink

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs

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Wood

Italian suitcase-shaped leather desk in modern style
Italian suitcase-shaped leather desk in modern style

Italian suitcase-shaped leather desk in modern style

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H 29.53 in W 47.64 in D 25.2 in

Italian suitcase-shaped leather desk in modern style

Located in Milano, IT

suitcases, add a touch of nostalgia and intrigue to this avant-garde masterpiece. This eccentric desk is

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Italian Modernist Desk from Raniero Aureli
Italian Modernist Desk from Raniero Aureli

Italian Modernist Desk from Raniero Aureli

Located in New York, NY

Avant-garde 'Soqquadro' Desk from Italian architect Raniero Aureli in the cubo-constructivist

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks

Postmodern Burl Wood Laminate and Chrome Etagere With Floating Desk
Postmodern Burl Wood Laminate and Chrome Etagere With Floating Desk

Postmodern Burl Wood Laminate and Chrome Etagere With Floating Desk

Located in Delray Beach, FL

equipped with cabinets and drawers, this piece is a testament to functionality and avant-garde aesthetics

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Vintage 1980s American Desks

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Wood

Rei Kawakubo Architectural Granite Top Occasional Table
Rei Kawakubo Architectural Granite Top Occasional Table

Rei Kawakubo Architectural Granite Top Occasional Table

By Rei Kawakubo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

with her 1980's anti-fashion aesthetic of monochromatic hues of black and grey avant-garde design for

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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Tables

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Granite, Steel

Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950
Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950

Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950

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H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in

Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Beautiful avant garde desk designed by Jacques Adnet and manufactured in his own atelier in France

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

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Brass

1940's French Avant Garde Modernist Desk
1940's French Avant Garde Modernist Desk

1940's French Avant Garde Modernist Desk

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H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in

1940's French Avant Garde Modernist Desk

By Jean Royère

Located in Antwerp, BE

Elegant modernist desk with great avant garde features... One side of the surface is rounded, the

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Vintage 1940s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Postmodern Desk
Postmodern Desk

Postmodern Desk

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H 32.5 in W 97 in D 49 in

Postmodern Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Avant-garde asymmetrical postmodern desk. A very unique Geometrical desk with 2" lucite top in mat

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20th Century Italian Desks

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Aluminum

1970s Aluminium Minimalist Desk Lamp
1970s Aluminium Minimalist Desk Lamp

1970s Aluminium Minimalist Desk Lamp

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H 9.45 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

1970s Aluminium Minimalist Desk Lamp

Located in Maastricht, NL

Avant-garde 1970s aluminium desk lamp in skyscraper style.

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Vintage 1970s German Minimalist Table Lamps

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Aluminum

French Modernist Lamp circa 1950
French Modernist Lamp circa 1950

French Modernist Lamp circa 1950

Located in New Jersey City, NJ

texture in gunmetal grays offers a touch of avant garde French design for any desk top

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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Mid-Century Avant Garde Burl Desk
Mid-Century Avant Garde Burl Desk

Mid-Century Avant Garde Burl Desk

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H 29.5 in W 89 in D 55 in

Mid-Century Avant Garde Burl Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Modern avant-garde desk in high gloss ash burl. Large-scale style features two delicate

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Burl

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By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...

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2010s American Modern Stools

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The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700
The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700

The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700

Located in Langweer, NL

De Doorluchtige Weereld – S. de Vries, François Halma, Amsterdam, 1700 Magnificent and complete three-volume set of De Doorluchtige Weereld (The Illustrious World), written by S. de...

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Books

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Paper

Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

By Diego Mardegan

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...

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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

L. Massoni Dilly Dally White Leather Vanity Table by Poltrona Frau, Italy 1960s
L. Massoni Dilly Dally White Leather Vanity Table by Poltrona Frau, Italy 1960s

L. Massoni Dilly Dally White Leather Vanity Table by Poltrona Frau, Italy 1960s

By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning white “Dilly Dally” dressing table designed by Luigi Massoni and produced by Poltrona Frau in Italy during the 1960s. In amazing condition, with all original components int...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Metal

Fine French Art Deco amboyna vanity/ dressing table w/ brass trim
Fine French Art Deco amboyna vanity/ dressing table w/ brass trim

Fine French Art Deco amboyna vanity/ dressing table w/ brass trim

Located in New York City, NY

As an ode to the glamour of the Roaring Twenties, this stunning original 1930s dressing table exudes Hollywood glamour with its exotic amboyna grain. The wood exhibits exquisite an...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vanities

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Brass

Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This large Japanese tansu was crafted in the early 1900s and reflects a restrained yet powerful approach to utilitarian furniture. Made from solid cedar wood, the piece combines stru...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Cedar

The Jade Blossom: A Rare 1930s Chinese Art Deco Rug of Chinoiserie Elegance
The Jade Blossom: A Rare 1930s Chinese Art Deco Rug of Chinoiserie Elegance

The Jade Blossom: A Rare 1930s Chinese Art Deco Rug of Chinoiserie Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

79112 Vintage Green Chinese Art Deco Rug, 08'08 x 11'04. A captivating relic of 1930s chinoiserie glamour, this hand-knotted wool vintage Chinese Art Deco rug emanates the spirit of ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Large Antique German Pitch Pine Corner Apothecary Cabinet / Vitrine ca 1900s
Large Antique German Pitch Pine Corner Apothecary Cabinet / Vitrine ca 1900s

Large Antique German Pitch Pine Corner Apothecary Cabinet / Vitrine ca 1900s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This stunning corner apothecary cabinet was made in Germany around the turn of the century. It features two vitrines with shelves and both small and large square drawers at both ends...

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Antique Early 1900s German Apothecary Cabinets

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Pine

Moroccan Display Cabinet
Moroccan Display Cabinet

Moroccan Display Cabinet

$22,000

H 117 in W 57.25 in D 23.25 in

Moroccan Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

A stately and rare 1900s Moroccan vitrine. This beautiful display cabinet has traditional stylized intricate geometric inlay detail, two drawers, with glass sides , doors and shelves.

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Early 20th Century Vitrines

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Glass, Wood

Biedermeier Period Burlwood Table Cabinet Of Curiosities Wunderkammer 19th C.
Biedermeier Period Burlwood Table Cabinet Of Curiosities Wunderkammer 19th C.

Biedermeier Period Burlwood Table Cabinet Of Curiosities Wunderkammer 19th C.

Located in Forney, TX

A fine Biedermeier Period (1815-1848) walnut maple burlwood marquetry table cabinet - wunderkammer (cabinet of curiosities) with fifteen drawers and concealed secret compartments, ci...

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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Apothecary Cabinets

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Iron

Vintage Art Deco Cabinet with Art Nouveau Inlays
Vintage Art Deco Cabinet with Art Nouveau Inlays

Vintage Art Deco Cabinet with Art Nouveau Inlays

Sold|$2,680

H 52 in W 40 in D 16.5 in

Vintage Art Deco Cabinet with Art Nouveau Inlays

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20th Century Art Deco cabinet featuring striking Art Nouveau–inspired stained wood motifs on the double doors. The geometric and organic detailing showcases fine craftsmanship ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Modernist Living Room Set by John Van Zeeland, Belgium, 1930s
Modernist Living Room Set by John Van Zeeland, Belgium, 1930s

Modernist Living Room Set by John Van Zeeland, Belgium, 1930s

On Hold|$7,300

H 39.38 in W 68.12 in D 23.63 in

Modernist Living Room Set by John Van Zeeland, Belgium, 1930s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Modernist Style; Modernism; Art Deco; John Van Zeeland; Belgian Design; Belgian Architecture; Listed Building; Heritage; Prové; Belgium; Avant Garde; Belgium; Nieuwe Zakelijkheid; Ca...

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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Living Room Sets

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Fabric, Wood

2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin

2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin

$36,828 / item

H 23.63 in W 169.3 in D 59.85 in

2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin

By Glustin Creation

Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR

2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Stainless Steel

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Chandelier by Winkelman & van der Bijl, c. 1925
Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Chandelier by Winkelman & van der Bijl, c. 1925

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Chandelier by Winkelman & van der Bijl, c. 1925

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

A rare Amsterdam School chandelier with a hand-forged iron frame, stained and opaline glass crown, and a pleated silk volant finished with tiny wooden beads. At 140 cm (55”) tall and...

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

A large red coral branch from Wunderkammer, Italy 1870.
A large red coral branch from Wunderkammer, Italy 1870.

A large red coral branch from Wunderkammer, Italy 1870.

Located in Milan, IT

This large branch of Mediterranean coral, 'Corallium Rubrum' is mounted on a gilt bronze base. The creation of the vase-shaped base involves various techniques: lost wax casting, mol...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

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Coral, Bronze

1970s B&B Italia Olinto Lacquered Cabinet w/ Glass Shelving by Kazuhide Takahama
1970s B&B Italia Olinto Lacquered Cabinet w/ Glass Shelving by Kazuhide Takahama

1970s B&B Italia Olinto Lacquered Cabinet w/ Glass Shelving by Kazuhide Takahama

By B&B Italia, Kazuhide Takahama

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a tall, lacquered wood Olinto cabinet with glass doors, designed in the 1970s by Japanese architect Kazuhide Takahama for B&B Italia. Takahama’s collection featured a serie...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

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Avant Garde Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic avant garde desk available at 1stDibs. An avant garde desk — often made from wood, metal and oak — can elevate any home. Find 21 options for an antique or vintage avant garde desk now, or shop our selection of 48 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an avant garde desk — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An avant garde desk, designed in the modern, mid-century modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made avant garde desk over the years, but those crafted by Cassina, Charlotte Perriand and Poul Henningsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Avant Garde Desk?

Prices for an avant garde desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $600 and can go as high as $42,114, while the average can fetch as much as $5,032.