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Carbon Fibre Talon Desk by Madheke
Carbon Fibre Talon Desk by Madheke

Carbon Fibre Talon Desk by Madheke

Located in Gurugram, IN

Designed to create a statement, the Talon desk is a synthesis of traditional craft and high

Category

2010s Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Riva 1920 KLIP Desk - Design Karim Rashid
Riva 1920 KLIP Desk - Design Karim Rashid

Riva 1920 KLIP Desk - Design Karim Rashid

By Riva 1920

Located in Alcamo, IT

merges functionality with sculptural elegance. Karim Rashid reinterprets the traditional desk by

Category

2010s Italian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hickory

Expertly Restored-Mid-Century Modern "Skulptura" Boomerang Desk by Alma Desk Co.
Expertly Restored-Mid-Century Modern "Skulptura" Boomerang Desk by Alma Desk Co.

Expertly Restored-Mid-Century Modern "Skulptura" Boomerang Desk by Alma Desk Co.

By Alma Desk Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Age and America’s growing fascination with modern technology. Instead of traditional rectangular desks

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Vintage Blown Art Glass Paperweight in Blue And Green Spiral 1960s
Vintage Blown Art Glass Paperweight in Blue And Green Spiral 1960s

Vintage Blown Art Glass Paperweight in Blue And Green Spiral 1960s

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

wearing. Collectible Murano Crystal Paperweights are a traditional desk accessory but also make ideal

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

General Study Desk Writing Table in Brass by Matteo Cibic
General Study Desk Writing Table in Brass by Matteo Cibic

General Study Desk Writing Table in Brass by Matteo Cibic

By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic

Located in Kolkata, IN

extendable writing top and small details, reminiscent of a traditional desk. Matteo Cibic designed the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Baccarat French Blue Crystal Paperweight Decorative Object
Baccarat French Blue Crystal Paperweight Decorative Object

Baccarat French Blue Crystal Paperweight Decorative Object

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

traditional desk accessory but also make ideal pieces on side table, cocktail table, bookshelf, or in an

Category

Late 20th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Crystal Art Glass Paperweight in Red and White Swirl Hungary 1960s
Vintage Crystal Art Glass Paperweight in Red and White Swirl Hungary 1960s

Vintage Crystal Art Glass Paperweight in Red and White Swirl Hungary 1960s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

. Collectible Crystal Paperweights are a traditional desk accessory but also make ideal pieces on side table

Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1940's Traditional style 9 Drawer Mahogany Writing Desk
1940's Traditional style 9 Drawer Mahogany Writing Desk

1940's Traditional style 9 Drawer Mahogany Writing Desk

Located in Opa Locka, FL

c1940's Traditional style 9 Drawer Mahogany Writing Desk. Finished all the way around and can be

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

English Purple Amethyst Paperweight Decorative Object
English Purple Amethyst Paperweight Decorative Object

English Purple Amethyst Paperweight Decorative Object

By Webb and Corbett

Located in New York, NY

', shown in last image. Paperweights are a traditional desk accessory but also have a place on side table

Category

Late 20th Century English Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

General Study Desk Writing Table by Matteo Cibic
General Study Desk Writing Table by Matteo Cibic

General Study Desk Writing Table by Matteo Cibic

By Matteo Cibic, Scarlet Splendour

Located in Kolkata, IN

extendable writing top, and small details, which is reminiscent of a traditional desk. The size and colours

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Resin

Vintage Blown Art Glass Paperweight Blue and White Flower
Vintage Blown Art Glass Paperweight Blue and White Flower

Vintage Blown Art Glass Paperweight Blue and White Flower

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

wearing. Collectible Crystal Paperweights are a traditional desk accessory but also make ideal pieces on

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Green and Clear Italian Art Glass Flower Paperweight
Murano Green and Clear Italian Art Glass Flower Paperweight

Murano Green and Clear Italian Art Glass Flower Paperweight

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Crystal Paperweights are a traditional desk accessory but also make ideal pieces on side table, cocktail

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Mid 20th Century Vintage Traditional Royal Furniture Drop Top Writing Desk
Mid 20th Century Vintage Traditional Royal Furniture Drop Top Writing Desk

Mid 20th Century Vintage Traditional Royal Furniture Drop Top Writing Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Experience the timeless sophistication of our Vintage Traditional Royal Furniture Drop Top Writing

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Traditional Mahogany Partners Desk by Leighton Hall
Traditional Mahogany Partners Desk by Leighton Hall

Traditional Mahogany Partners Desk by Leighton Hall

By Leighton Hall Furniture

Located in Suwanee, GA

This is a new traditional mahogany partners desk. Its design was inspired by partners desks from

Category

2010s Philippine Regency Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Paul Bromberg for H. Pander & Zonen Free-Standing Desk in Solid Oak
Paul Bromberg for H. Pander & Zonen Free-Standing Desk in Solid Oak

Paul Bromberg for H. Pander & Zonen Free-Standing Desk in Solid Oak

By H.Pander & Zonen, Paul Bromberg

Located in Waalwijk, NL

away from the ceremonial grandeur of traditional desks toward something more fluid and embedded in

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Murano Vintage Heart Shape Art Glass Paperweight Cobalt Blue, Yellow and Murine
Murano Vintage Heart Shape Art Glass Paperweight Cobalt Blue, Yellow and Murine

Murano Vintage Heart Shape Art Glass Paperweight Cobalt Blue, Yellow and Murine

By Fratelli Toso, Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Paperweights are a traditional desk accessory but also make ideal pieces on side table, cocktail table

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Paperweight Blue Red Ribbons Italian Art Glass Egg Shape Circa 1960s
Murano Paperweight Blue Red Ribbons Italian Art Glass Egg Shape Circa 1960s

Murano Paperweight Blue Red Ribbons Italian Art Glass Egg Shape Circa 1960s

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

. Collectible Murano Crystal Paperweights are a traditional desk accessory but also make ideal pieces on side

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Daum France Blown Crystal Art Glass Paperweight Signed Egg Shape Red Blue White
Daum France Blown Crystal Art Glass Paperweight Signed Egg Shape Red Blue White

Daum France Blown Crystal Art Glass Paperweight Signed Egg Shape Red Blue White

By Murano Glass Sommerso, Daum

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

. French Luxury Paper weight for the sophisticated desk red and blue sea blown art glass. A volcano

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Single "Cailloux" Paperweight by Roberto Sambonet for Baccarat, 1977
Single "Cailloux" Paperweight by Roberto Sambonet for Baccarat, 1977

Single "Cailloux" Paperweight by Roberto Sambonet for Baccarat, 1977

By Baccarat

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

are a traditional desk accessory but also make ideal pieces on side table, cocktail table, bookshelf

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Large Traditional Mahogany 84 Inch Executive Desk by Leighton Hall
Large Traditional Mahogany 84 Inch Executive Desk by Leighton Hall

Large Traditional Mahogany 84 Inch Executive Desk by Leighton Hall

By Leighton Hall Furniture

Located in Suwanee, GA

This is a new traditional mahogany executive desk. Its design was inspired by large desks from the

Category

2010s American Regency Desks

Materials

Mahogany

1940s Traditional style Writing Desk w/ Hermes Orange Leather Top
1940s Traditional style Writing Desk w/ Hermes Orange Leather Top

1940s Traditional style Writing Desk w/ Hermes Orange Leather Top

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1940's Traditional style Writing Desk with Hermes Leather Top. Beautifully carved with 4 spacious

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

ClassiCon Orcus Home Desk design Konstantin Grcic - Walnut
ClassiCon Orcus Home Desk design Konstantin Grcic - Walnut

ClassiCon Orcus Home Desk design Konstantin Grcic - Walnut

By Konstantin Grcic

Located in Alcamo, IT

design, Konstantin Grcic reinterprets the traditional secretary desk, transforming it into a contemporary

Category

2010s German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Desk ClassiCon Orcus Home Desk design Konstantin Grcic - White
Desk ClassiCon Orcus Home Desk design Konstantin Grcic - White

Desk ClassiCon Orcus Home Desk design Konstantin Grcic - White

By Konstantin Grcic

Located in Alcamo, IT

design, Konstantin Grcic reinterprets the traditional secretary desk, transforming it into a contemporary

Category

2010s German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Inlaid Wood Desk Accessory
Inlaid Wood Desk Accessory

Inlaid Wood Desk Accessory

Located in Pasadena, TX

Inlaid wood desk accessory showcases traditional Persian craftsmanship, featuring a rectangular

Category

Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Fine Mahogany Twin-Pedestal Desk
Fine Mahogany Twin-Pedestal Desk

Fine Mahogany Twin-Pedestal Desk

Located in Cheshire, GB

This distinguished mahogany twin-pedestal desk exemplifies refined traditional craftsmanship

Category

Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Anient Traditional Fan, Italy, 18th Century
Anient Traditional Fan, Italy, 18th Century

Anient Traditional Fan, Italy, 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Traditional Italian fan is an original decorative object realized in Italy in the half of the 18th

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silk, Wood

Small Neoclassical Desk, Northern Germany, 1810-20
Small Neoclassical Desk, Northern Germany, 1810-20

Small Neoclassical Desk, Northern Germany, 1810-20

Located in Leimen, DE

Refined Neoclassical Desk or Antique Side Table, Circa 1810 This elegant Neoclassical desk or side

Category

Antique 1810s German Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Antique American Chippendale Slant Front Desk
Fine Antique American Chippendale Slant Front Desk

Fine Antique American Chippendale Slant Front Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

graining, great color and solid traditional form. The Desk has the original brass batwing pulls and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Kallio Handcrafted Work Desk by RYTSOLA, Modern Design, Finland
Kallio Handcrafted Work Desk by RYTSOLA, Modern Design, Finland

Kallio Handcrafted Work Desk by RYTSOLA, Modern Design, Finland

By Rytsola Collections

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

, offering a versatile solution for work and creative pursuits. Unlike traditional work desks, the Kallio

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large original 20th Century Classical English Partner Desk
Large original 20th Century Classical English Partner Desk

Large original 20th Century Classical English Partner Desk

Located in Berlin, DE

of use and is in excellent condition. Style: The partner desk features traditional English design

Category

20th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s.
Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s.

Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s.

Located in Asaa, DK

slanting drawer module front sets this desk apart from the more traditional Danish desks. Impressive

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk Table, South Germany circa 1825
Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk Table, South Germany circa 1825

Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk Table, South Germany circa 1825

Located in Darmstadt, DE

storage; the center drawer features a round brass knob, while the outer drawers have traditional key

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Mahogany Partner’s Desk with Tooled Leather Top
19th Century English Mahogany Partner’s Desk with Tooled Leather Top

19th Century English Mahogany Partner’s Desk with Tooled Leather Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

symmetrical storage arrangement typical of traditional partner’s desks. The desk features a symmetrical

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French 19th Century Bonheur Du Jour Mahogany Lady Writing Desk
French 19th Century Bonheur Du Jour Mahogany Lady Writing Desk

French 19th Century Bonheur Du Jour Mahogany Lady Writing Desk

Located in Rome, IT

traditional and contemporary spaces. The desk is in excellent vintage condition. Measures: cm 90 x 50 x

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

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

Rare Carved Desk in Solid Oak by Breton Artist Jacques Philippe

Located in Waalwijk, NL

carvings of interlacing curved lines, evocative of traditional Celtic motifs. The desk’s ornamental

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk
1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk

1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

surface work area has an advantage over a traditional rectangular desk. Twin, floating pedestals sit atop

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair

Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful traditional shipping era swivel Chippendale desk chair. The Captain's Chair, with the

Category

Antique 1890s English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Fine French Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk with Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounts c1880
Fine French Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk with Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounts c1880

Fine French Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk with Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounts c1880

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

. Combining rich burr walnut veneers, classical French ornament and traditional cabinetmaking, this desk is a

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

FINE RESTORED MILITARY CAMPAIGN TWIN PEDESTAL DESK WiTH GREEN LEATHER TOP
FINE RESTORED MILITARY CAMPAIGN TWIN PEDESTAL DESK WiTH GREEN LEATHER TOP

FINE RESTORED MILITARY CAMPAIGN TWIN PEDESTAL DESK WiTH GREEN LEATHER TOP

Located in Pulborough, GB

Finishing: The desk’s wood has been meticulously French polished, a traditional technique dating back to the

Category

20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Bureau Plat, French, Walnut, Writing Desk, Louis XV Revival, Victorian
Antique Bureau Plat, French, Walnut, Writing Desk, Louis XV Revival, Victorian

Antique Bureau Plat, French, Walnut, Writing Desk, Louis XV Revival, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

desk, with traditional grace and quality craftsmanship. Finished throughout, this table is ideal for

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Boxwood, Walnut

BEVAN FUNNEL REGENCY STYLE TWO DRAWERS WRITiNG OFFICE DESK TABLE GREEN LEATHER
BEVAN FUNNEL REGENCY STYLE TWO DRAWERS WRITiNG OFFICE DESK TABLE GREEN LEATHER

BEVAN FUNNEL REGENCY STYLE TWO DRAWERS WRITiNG OFFICE DESK TABLE GREEN LEATHER

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in Pulborough, GB

spacious drawers for storage, adorned with traditional brass handles. The desk boasts a sophisticated dark

Category

20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

PH Office Desk, Red Painted, Emerald Green Leather, Chrome, Satin Matte Drawers
PH Office Desk, Red Painted, Emerald Green Leather, Chrome, Satin Matte Drawers

PH Office Desk, Red Painted, Emerald Green Leather, Chrome, Satin Matte Drawers

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

alternative to the traditional wooden desk, designed to capture the imagination of the user beyond the use of

Category

2010s Danish Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

PH Office Desk, Chrome, Mahogany Venee, Red Satin Matt, Solid Wood Edges
PH Office Desk, Chrome, Mahogany Venee, Red Satin Matt, Solid Wood Edges

PH Office Desk, Chrome, Mahogany Venee, Red Satin Matt, Solid Wood Edges

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

alternative to the traditional wooden desk, designed to capture the imagination of the user beyond the use of

Category

2010s Danish Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

PH Office Desk, Chrome, Black Painted Polished, Leather on Panles, Satin Matt
PH Office Desk, Chrome, Black Painted Polished, Leather on Panles, Satin Matt

PH Office Desk, Chrome, Black Painted Polished, Leather on Panles, Satin Matt

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

alternative to the traditional wooden desk, designed to capture the imagination of the user beyond the use of

Category

2010s Danish Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

PH Office Desk, Chrome, Natural Oak Veneer, Green Satin Matt, Plywood Edges
PH Office Desk, Chrome, Natural Oak Veneer, Green Satin Matt, Plywood Edges

PH Office Desk, Chrome, Natural Oak Veneer, Green Satin Matt, Plywood Edges

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

alternative to the traditional wooden desk, designed to capture the imagination of the user beyond the use of

Category

2010s Danish Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Miterz Modern Writing Desk by Cauv Design Powder Coated Steel and Black Walnut
Miterz Modern Writing Desk by Cauv Design Powder Coated Steel and Black Walnut

Miterz Modern Writing Desk by Cauv Design Powder Coated Steel and Black Walnut

By Joseph Cauvel of CAUV Design

Located in North Branch, NY

A modern and clean twist on the traditional writing desk. The "MiterZ" writing desk by Cauv Design

Category

2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Steel Tanker Desk in Olive Green w Glass Top and Brass, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Steel Tanker Desk in Olive Green w Glass Top and Brass, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Steel Tanker Desk in Olive Green w Glass Top and Brass, 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

tapered brass-tone legs. The desk offers a traditional and highly functional layout with three graduated

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Luxury Saddle Leather and Brass Desk Set, Italy, 1960
Art Deco Luxury Saddle Leather and Brass Desk Set, Italy, 1960

Art Deco Luxury Saddle Leather and Brass Desk Set, Italy, 1960

By Hermès, Jacques Adnet

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

opener with leather pouch. Classic and traditional luxury desk leather library set with brass scissor and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Danish Modern Oak Hans Wegner Writing Desk
Danish Modern Oak Hans Wegner Writing Desk

Danish Modern Oak Hans Wegner Writing Desk

By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler

Located in Minneapolis, MN

as the “Classic Desk” which references traditional Scandinavian cabinetmaking. This example is a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

Moroccan Mint Bone Inlay Work Desk by House of Jaipur
Moroccan Mint Bone Inlay Work Desk by House of Jaipur

Moroccan Mint Bone Inlay Work Desk by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

craftsmanship, elegance, and modern functionality. Inspired by traditional Moroccan tile patterns, the desk

Category

2010s Indian Agra Desks

Materials

Bone, Wood

Moroccan Pink Bone Inlay Work Desk by House of Jaipur
Moroccan Pink Bone Inlay Work Desk by House of Jaipur

Moroccan Pink Bone Inlay Work Desk by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

craftsmanship, elegance, and modern functionality. Inspired by traditional Moroccan tile patterns, the desk

Category

2010s Indian Agra Desks

Materials

Wood, Bone

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