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Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Stained Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, corner desk, stained oak, France, 1960s This executive desk shows the fine
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Stained Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Stained Oak
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 55.12 in
Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Located in Dorking, GB
This desk was purchased by me at the closure of the Whitbread Archive Museum in 2001. It comes with
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Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Postmodern Memphis Design Interlubke Writing Desk, Home Office, Germany 1980s
By Interlübke
Located in Zagreb, HR
wood and metal. the design of the desk has basic features typical for the Memphis style...geometric and
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

"Ruby Tuesday" 21st Century Desk, Walnut and Metal by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
Turin is glad to present simple though functional and particular desk in walnut. In "Ruby Tuesday" the
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Original Thomas Chippendale George III Hardwood Architect's Work Desk Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
Architects writing table or desk A very fine, highly collectable and rare piece of English Georgian
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Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

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

AD6, Solid White Oak and Cold-Rolled Steel Desk with File and Drawers
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
cold-rolled steel bar; a study in the basic elements of composition: line, plane and volume. Includes
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Chippendale Style Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Montreal, QC
.. It has the basic structure of a Partners desk without the necessity of a partner. This is a desk in
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Vintage 1940s English George III Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

1 of 2 Original Vitra Stamped Ergonomically Approved Office Desk Armchair
By Vitra
Located in GB
: plastic base (flat), plastic base (ascending) basic dark, polished or chrome-plated die-cast aluminium
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Antonio Citterio for Vitra Ergonomic ID Mesh Black Office Desk Chair, Brand New
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The ergonomic ID mesh office desk chair designed by Antonio Citterio for Vitra successfully
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The desk was made
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Lovely Burr Yew Wood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk with Complete Ornate Timber Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Burr Yew wood twin pedestal partner desk
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20th Century English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Yew

Danilo Silvestrin for Rosenthal
By Danilo Silvestrin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A desk by Danilo Silvestrin edited by Rosenthal in the 1980. Mouvement against the modernism
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Late 20th Century French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Danilo Silvestrin for Rosenthal
Danilo Silvestrin for Rosenthal
H 33.08 in W 74.81 in D 44.49 in
Børge Mogensen for Frederica Stolefabrik Teak and Oak Hunting Table
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. He aimed to solve basic problems in residential living. This meant that he designed for the middle
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
consists of a basic rectangle where the short sides have been rounded off in a demilune fashion to
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Pasqualina Swivel President Chair by Grassi&Bianchi and RedCreative
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
mechanism (basic Synchro). Created by Grassi&Bianchi and RedCreative, Pasqualina is the most iconic series
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2010s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

RESTORED DANiSH ARNE VODDER FOR SIBAST MODEL 419 HARDWOOD LEATHER OFFICE CHAIR
By Arne Vodder
Located in GB
the internals now are feather filled as apposed to the more basic foam which had perished, lastly it
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Contemporary Modern Richard Sapper for Knoll Sapper Management Ergonomic Chair
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
" No tilt "the chair don't tilt back" It's the basic adjustments package Swivel 360 Manufacturer
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Paul Ysart Glass Paperweight with Py Cane Early Period, Scotland Circa 1930s
By Paul Ysart
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
learned basic techniques from his father Salvador who had used millefiori canes in the 1920s. Paul was
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass

Dutch Walnut Writing Box with Brass Mounts, Early 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
papers, pens, and ink pots, were a basic requirement for East India Company officials and merchants in
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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Dutch Walnut Writing Box with Brass Mounts, Early 18th Century
Dutch Walnut Writing Box with Brass Mounts, Early 18th Century
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H 7.88 in W 18.51 in D 11.03 in
Apollineo Bookend 1 in Leccese Stone and Hand-Painted Ceramic
By TIPSTUDIO
Located in Florence, IT
first machine-carved to obtain straight edges and then finished by hand. Stone and clay, basic elements
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2010s Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Stone, Limestone

Cast Hammer in Satin Brass Handcrafted in Portugal by Origin Made
By Keiji Takeuchi
Located in Porto, 13
home today. The Cast hammer is an object of beauty and function that fulfils our basic home improvement
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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern More Desk Accessories

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Metal, Brass

Cast Hammer in Blackened Brass Handcrafted in Portugal by Origin Made
By Keiji Takeuchi
Located in Porto, 13
home today. The Cast hammer is an object of beauty and function that fulfils our basic home improvement
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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern More Desk Accessories

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Metal, Brass

Basic Knot Variations 5 Desk Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic Knot Variations 5 Desk Light by Hot Wire Extensions Dimensions: D 31 x W 28 x H 38 cm
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2010s British Modern Table Lamps

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Copper

Basic Knot Variations 6 Desk Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic Knot Variations 6 Desk Light by Hot Wire Extensions Dimensions: D 25 x W 18 x H 36 cm
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2010s British Modern Table Lamps

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Copper

Robert Houdin Mystery Magic Clock
By Robert Houdin
Located in Danville, CA
wood base. Without revealing the mystery behind how this clock works, I will stop the basic description
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Antique Late 19th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Robert Houdin Mystery Magic Clock
Robert Houdin Mystery Magic Clock
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H 13 in W 7.75 in D 5.38 in
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Blue Mirror Clock
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
its most basic elements. One of the most iconic Deco clocks out there that has been copied and
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Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

Clock Red fired enamel on guillochè, with columns in Neoclassico Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
alarm. Basic measures cm. 3.3 x 9.3 total height cm. 10.5. Silver weight gr. 378. Designed by Giorgio
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Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Jasper Morrison Modern Minimalist Glo-Ball Basic 2 Desk Lamp for FLOS
By Jasper Morrison, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Glo-Ball Basic 2 Halogen Table Lamp by Jasper Morrison Part of the popular Glo Ball Series
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Civilized Primitives Desk Light
By Kiki & Joost, Kiki van Eijk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
and the old technique of bronze casting. The designer investigates the basic and functional
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern More Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Civilized Primitives Desk Light
Civilized Primitives Desk Light
H 55.12 in W 15.75 in D 29.53 in
Adjustable Desk Lamp SF 27 by Tecnolumen
By Tecnolumen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with its basic geometric shapes and asymmetrical elements. It was created in 1927, but its designer is
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Adjustable Desk Lamp SF 27 by Tecnolumen
Adjustable Desk Lamp SF 27 by Tecnolumen
H 26.8 in W 8.3 in D 22.4 in
Brazilian Wood, Adjustable Desk Lamp, brass details, Mid Century Modern Style
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Inspired by the Brazilian Mid-century Modern style, this Articulable wood black and brass desk lamp
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Table Lamps

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Stone, Brass

1970's Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Black Lacquered Table / Desk Lamp
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Gerald Thurston for lightolier basic concept table lamp with black lacquered steel base and lamp
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretary, Walnut, Marquetry, Cylinder Desk
Located in Greven, DE
Louis XVI cylinder desk with marquetry Germany (Westphalia) Walnut etc. Classicism around 1795
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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

Jasper Morrison Modern Minimalist Glo-Ball Glass Desk Lamp for FLOS, in stock
By Flos, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Glo-Ball Basic 1 Halogen Table Lamp by Jasper Morrison Part of the popular Glo Ball Series
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Jasper Morrison Modern Minimalist Glo-Ball Glass Desk Lamp for FLOS, in stock
By Flos, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Glo-Ball Basic Zero Table Lamp by Jasper Morrison Part of the popular Glo Ball Series, the Glo
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Jasper Morrison Modern Sphere Glass Stainless Steel T1 Desk Table Lamp for FLOS
By Flos, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ball Basic was created in 1998 by artist Jasper Morrison to invoke the radiant calm of a full moon
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Vintage Danish 1950s Kay Bojesen Hippo Wooden Oak Desk Pencil Holder Figurine
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
. With this basic philosophy in mind, Kay Bojesen created his beloved wooden toys that appeal to the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak

FRAMA T Lamp
By Frama
Located in Toronto, CA
By FRAMA The T-lamp is a take on the archetypal desk lamp, with a simple mechanism allowing it to
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

FRAMA T Lamp
FRAMA T Lamp
H 15.07 in W 12.9 in D 3 in
Urushi Eggshell Lacquer with Abalone Shell Pebble Box - Long by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Refined and sensual small accessories for the desk or vanity have been loved and enjoyed by
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2010s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Abalone, Eggshell, Wood

Urushi Eggshell Lacquer with Abalone Shell Large Pebble Box by Alexander Lamont
By Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Refined and sensual small accessories for the desk or vanity have been loved and enjoyed by
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2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Abalone, Eggshell, Wood

Kartell Mobil by Antonio Citterio
By Kartell, Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of purposes. The basic element of the system is the drawer, alternated with intermediate shelves and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Resin

Kartell Mobil by Antonio Citterio
Kartell Mobil by Antonio Citterio
H 27.56 in W 19.3 in D 18.71 in
Pair of column crowns in form of pine cones, symbol of luck, marble, 1920, Italy
Located in Wien, AT
, also made of marble. The basic color of the marble is white with a subtle dark grain. The pine cones
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Vintage 1920s Italian Grand Tour Architectural Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble

The Early American Furniture Maker's Manual - A. W. Marlow - New York, 1974
Located in London, GB
, Marlow only zooms in on the most utilitarian small pieces of furniture - table, chair, bed, desk, chest
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Vintage 1970s Books

Materials

Paper

Vintage Table Lamp Model 6556 by Christian Dell Made by Kaiser
By Kaiser
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell Description. Design Classic Rare Original Kaiser Idell Model 6556 Desk Lamp
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20th Century German Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Vintage Table Lamp Model 6556 by Christian Dell Made by Kaiser
Vintage Table Lamp Model 6556 by Christian Dell Made by Kaiser
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H 17.72 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°304 Wall Lamp in White Arm and Yellow Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ergonomic design. There are neither screws nor welded joints in the basic form. In 1927 the Ravel company
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21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°304 Wall Lamp in White Arm and Red Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ergonomic design. There are neither screws nor welded joints in the basic form. In 1927 the Ravel company
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21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°304 Wall Lamp in White Arm and Raw Copper Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ergonomic design. There are neither screws nor welded joints in the basic form. In 1927 the Ravel company
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21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°304 Wall Lamp in Black Arm and Raw Copper Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ergonomic design. There are neither screws nor welded joints in the basic form. In 1927 the Ravel company
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21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°304 Wall Lamp in White Arm and Frosted Glass Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ergonomic design. There are neither screws nor welded joints in the basic form. In 1927 the Ravel company
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21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°304 Wall Lamp in Black Arm and White Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ergonomic design. There are neither screws nor welded joints in the basic form. In 1927 the Ravel company
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21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°304 Wall Lamp in Black Arm and Red Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ergonomic design. There are neither screws nor welded joints in the basic form. In 1927 the Ravel company
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21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°304 Wall Lamp in Black Arm and Chrome Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ergonomic design. There are neither screws nor welded joints in the basic form. In 1927 the Ravel company
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21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°304 Wall Lamp in White Arm and White Copper Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ergonomic design. There are neither screws nor welded joints in the basic form. In 1927 the Ravel company
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°304 Wall Lamp in White Arm and Black Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ergonomic design. There are neither screws nor welded joints in the basic form. In 1927 the Ravel company
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°304 Wall Lamp in Black Arm and Yellow Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ergonomic design. There are neither screws nor welded joints in the basic form. In 1927 the Ravel company
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21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°304 Wall Lamp in Black Arm and Copper Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ergonomic design. There are neither screws nor welded joints in the basic form. In 1927 the Ravel company
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°304 Wall Lamp in White Arm and Chrome Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ergonomic design. There are neither screws nor welded joints in the basic form. In 1927 the Ravel company
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°304 Wall Lamp in Black Arm and Blue Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ergonomic design. There are neither screws nor welded joints in the basic form. In 1927 the Ravel company
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°304 Wall Lamp in Black Arm and Black Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ergonomic design. There are neither screws nor welded joints in the basic form. In 1927 the Ravel company
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

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Basic Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the basic desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each basic desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are 60 variations of the antique or vintage basic desk you’re looking for, while we also have 29 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the basic desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A basic desk, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made basic desk over the years, but those crafted by Alex Roskin, Kiki van Eijk and Flos are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Basic Desk?

The average selling price for a basic desk at 1stDibs is $4,699, while they’re typically $155 on the low end and $166,525 for the highest priced.