Chess Table Desk
18th Century, Gentleman's Writing Desk and Games Table
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Wonderful, circa 1780, hand carved, petite writing desk inset with game chess and backgammon game
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Antique 1780s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
George Nelson Chess Piece Clock
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare model #2251 chess piece table clock designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock Company
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Chess Clock by Teodomiro Dal Negro Fabbrica Carte da Gioco S.r.l. 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Chess Clock is a design object realized by Teodomiro Dal Negro Fabbrica Carte da Gioco S.r.l
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
No Reserve
H 3.15 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
E15 Nona Chessboard & Chess Figures by Annabelle Klute
By e15
Located in New York, NY
chessboard
- Can be combined with ES09 CALVERT CHESS coffee table
Category
2010s German Desk Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Custom Partner's Desk with Backgammon/Chess Piece
Located in New York, NY
Custom walnut or mahogany desk with 6 pullout drawers. One side includes a drawer that is a pull
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Game Tables
Materials
Wood
Superb Bookmatch Olivewood Console, Game Table and Writing Desk, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous restored multi-use table which may serve as a stunning console, writing desk and game
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Lucite, Olive
H 29.5 in W 46.5 in D 23 in
French Modern Neoclassical Louis XVI Game Table or Writing Desk by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
also suited as a console, sofa table or writing desk.
Dimensions open: H 29" x 34 x 34.
Additional
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Game Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31 in W 34 in D 16.75 in
Mid-20th Century Argentine Wooden Desk/Game Table with Chessboard by Comte S.A.
By Comte S.A.
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century argentine wooden desk/game table with chess and backgammon board by Comte S.A.
By
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Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 33.5 in D 26 in
English Midcentury Game Table with Leather Top and Abundant Carved Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
hand. Whether you use it for card games, chess, or as a stylish desk, this table's versatility knows no
Category
Mid-20th Century English Game Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
REGINA Table Lamp Designed by Bobo Piccoli for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Bobo Piccoli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, be used as floor or table lamps, on a coffee table or a desk, both Re and Regina have the presence to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
RE Table Lamp Designed by Bobo Piccoli for Fontana Arte
By Bobo Piccoli, Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, be used as floor or table lamps, on a coffee table or a desk, both Re and Regina have the presence to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Large Bobo Piccoli 'Regina' Table Lamp in Blown Glass for Fontana Arte
By Bobo Piccoli, Fontana Arte
Located in Glendale, CA
floor or table lamps, or softly illuminate a space from a coffee table or desk.
Fontana Arte is an
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Bobo Piccoli 'Re' Table or Floor Lamp in Blown Glass for Fontana Arte
By Bobo Piccoli, Fontana Arte
Located in Glendale, CA
floor or table lamps, or softly illuminate a space from a coffee table or desk.
Fontana Arte is an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Gino Cenedese Ultra Rare Murano Glass Chess Set 1960s
By Gino Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Tilburg, NL
centerpiece on your table, desk or sideboard. A true gem.
The chess set comes in a very good condition with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Metal
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Antique Charles II Revival Oak and Elm Writing Desk Dressing
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Charles II revival C1920 oak and elm writing desk or dressing table.
Solid heavy, no loose joints and no woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. The oak l...
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Vintage 1920s Charles II Desks and Writing Tables
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Elm, Oak
Sterling Silver Enamel Liberty's London Archibald Knox Miniature Carriage Clock
By Archibald Knox, Liberty of London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare and absolutely stunning fully hallmarked 1906 Liberty’s London Sterling Silver & Enamel miniature carriage clock made by th...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Sterling Silver
H 3.86 in W 2.09 in D 1.78 in
Italian NeoClassic Oak Parquetry Desk, Natural
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian NeoClassic style starburst pattern parquetry desk with tapered legs. It has one center drawer flanked by two smaller drawers with Verde Bronze finished handles.
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Important 1939 Walnut Art Deco Modern "Dashboard" Desk by Alexis De Sakhnoffsky
By Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky
Located in Lafayette, IN
If it appears this 1930s Art Moderne desk has a dashboard, that's by design... The design of renowned automotive designer/illustrator and 'master of streamlining', Count Alexis de Sa...
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Walnut
H 37.5 in W 62 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Isamu Noguchi Hawkeye Measured Time Clock and Timer
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Noguchi's first mass-produced design, completed circa 1932, predating his design for the "Radio Nurse" baby monitor by about five years. Produced by Stevenson Manufacturing...
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Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silk
H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
Lacquer Blue High Gloss Backgammon Game Table with Removable Top, Made to order
Located in New York, NY
Lacquer blue table that coverts to a backgammon game table.
New production. Designed and made in NYC, each table is handcrafted within NYC and has unique attributes. One-day delivery...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Burl
H 34 in W 26 in D 26 in
English Partner Desk, Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood, mahogany stained. Baluster-shaped table legs with roller feet. Profiled 2-drawer frame box, slightly protruding tabletop. Green writing surface decorated with extraordina...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
1960s National Mt Airy Mahogany Chippendale Writing Desk
By National Mt. Airy
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Mahogany Chippendale writing desk by National Mount Airy Furniture of North Carolina.
Measures 34 W x 23.25" D x 38.25' H. Writing height in 30". Shelf is removable.
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Mid-20th Century North American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Pearl Royale 18K White Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and South Sea Pearl Chess Set
By Colin Burn Art
Located in Halls Head, Western Australia
The Pearl Royale chess set stands as one of the world’s finest jewelry artworks ever created. This masterpiece is hailed as the most valuable and opulent chess set in the world and l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Victorian Games
Materials
Gold
H 5.52 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Desk, Mahogany Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style desk with a three-quarter wooden gallery, a single frieze drawer, and raised on square tapered legs. Finished in our dark mahogany stain.
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Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
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An iconic, unobtrusive design.
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
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Linen
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
19th Century Victorian English Partner Desk Column Shaped Legs Writing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century Victorian English partner desk column shaped legs writing table
Column shaped table legs. Desk with 2 drawers, slightly protruding tabletop. Writing surface with exce...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 29.53 in W 47.64 in D 35.44 in
19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive size 19th century French provincial writing table or desk. The table is constructed from fruitwood with a warm patina and lovely wood grain patterns. Fronted by a single s...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Daybed
Located in Jesteburg, DE
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
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Linen
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English Desk Games Sofa Table Drop-Leaf Writing Table Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive and rare drop-leaf walnut veneered writing desk.
The rectangular rosewood
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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 28.12 in W 58.23 in D 27.05 in
Black Lacquer Lady's Desk in Two Parts
Located in Woodbury, CT
There are two parts to this desk or writing table. The top section includes the mirror, 4 small
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Louis XVI-style writing/game table in Mahogany
Located in New York, NY
Game table in mahogany with top that is removable and reversible. Chess on one side, leather
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20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mahogany Game Table Writing Desk 19th c
Located in Houston, TX
Mahogany Tric Trac game table made in France with crossbanded detachable top inset with a panel of
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20th Century French Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Multifunctional Table, Dressing, Chess, Writing Desk, Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Antique dressing table, play and work table
Western Germany
Mahogany
Classicism circa 1810
Category
Antique Early 1800s German Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 30.32 in W 32.68 in D 20.48 in
Midcentury 1960s Italian Desk with Chess Board Print
By Dassi
Located in London, London
Desk or table with chess board print
Black steel legs
Brass feet
Possibly by Dassi
One drawer
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Gorm Lindrum Rolf Middelboe Desk Denmark 1970
By Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning large writing desk designed by Gorm Lindrum and Rolf Middelboe and manufactured by
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique French Walnut Backgammon Writing Tric-Trac Table, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
created multipurpose writing and card tables that, when their tops were removed, revealed tric-trac, chess
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
H 27.56 in W 49.22 in D 27.56 in
Lovely Vintage French Dicectoire Games Table Desk Chess Backgammon Brown Leather
Located in GB
desk with leather top and Chess and Backgammon boards
This desk is very versatile, made in solid
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20th Century French Art Deco Game Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 30.71 in W 36.23 in D 22.05 in
Renzo Romagnoli Clock
By Renzo Romagnoli
Located in Palm Springs, CA
designer and purveyor of luxury games, chess and backgammon sets, jewelry boxes, watch winders and other
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Leather
Time Life Executive Desk Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1977, Signed
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These incredible deep brown leather 'Time Life' executive swivel desk chairs were designed by
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 35 in W 27 in D 27.75 in
Vintage 1950 Modern Westwood Industries Chess Brass Lamp
By Westwood Industries
Located in Miami, FL
Great 1950s Chess Pieces design used in this midcentury brass lamp. The same Westwood Industries
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Metal
Pair of Time Life Lounge Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1977, Signed
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stamped April 26th, 1977.
These luxurious and collectible Time Life desk chairs by Charles and Ray
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33 in W 27 in D 27.75 in
Time Life Swivel Lounge Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1977, Signed
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stamped April 26th, 1977.
These luxurious and collectible Time Life desk chairs by Charles and Ray
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33 in W 27 in L 33 in
Paul McCobb Game/Writing Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, and flips over, to transform from game table to writing desk. Also works well as a console or sofa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Game Tables
Distinguished French Neoclassical Louis XVI Game Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A distinguished French neoclassical Louis XVI game table from the 19th
century featuring an inlaid
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Game Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Distinguished French Neoclassical Louis XVI Game Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A distinguished French neoclassical Louis XVI game table from the 19th
century featuring an inlaid
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Game Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Game Console Table, South German 17th-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Renaissance game table with extendable boards, including chess, Nine Men's Morris and backgammon
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Amazing Milo Baughman Lucite and Olive Ash Burl Backgammon Table
Located in Houston, TX
table functions as a console table or small writing desk. The top panel reverses to a checker/chess
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Vintage 1960s American Game Tables
Materials
Lucite
H 28.75 in W 46 in D 22.75 in L 28.75 in
19th Century French Mahogany Tric Trac or Backgammon Table
Located in Essex, MA
Early 19th century French mahogany Tric Trac or backgammon game table. Mahogany and ebony case with
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Card Tables and Tea Tables
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Bone, Ebony, Mahogany
19th Century Walnut and Marquetry Fold over Card Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
various games including chess and drafts etc. The desk stands on cabriole legs with brass mounts on the
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Papier Mâché Writing Desk and Games Table
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality Victorian papier mâché writing slope and games table, having an ebonized ground
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
Contemporary Stone and Ivory Leather Triple Game Box
Located in Aspen, CO
, dominos, and checkers. A perfect accessory for any desk or table. Stone and ivory leather color.
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2010s European Game Boards
Materials
Leather
Pair of Time Life 'Lobby' Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller 1970s Signed
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sculptural legs (caster can easily be added to make these desk / task chairs). The swivel lounge arm chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33 in W 28.5 in D 28 in
MAITLAND SMITH Mahogany & Leather Regency Writing Desk / Game Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Regency style writing desk / game table by Maitland Smith. Mahogany with banded drawer fronts
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Late 20th Century Philippine Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Teak Flip-Top Game Table or Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This versatile Mid-Century Modern desk has the ability to turn into a game table by flipping the
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Teak
Charles Eames Time Life 'Lobby' Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller, 1970s, Signed
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
frame, on top of four prong sculptural legs (caster can easily be added to make these desk / task chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33 in W 28.5 in D 28 in
'Time Life' Executive Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 2011, Signed
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible red leather 'Time Life' executive desk chair was designed by Charles and Ray Eames
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 35 in W 27 in D 27.75 in
'Time Life' Executive Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1983, Signed
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These incredible cognac brown leather 'Time Life' executive desk chairs were designed by Charles
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 36 in W 27 in D 25 in
'Time Life' Executive Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1983, Signed
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These incredible cognac brown leather 'Time Life' executive desk chairs were designed by Charles
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 36 in W 27 in D 25 in
French Art Deco Extensible Table, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
as a dining table, library table, or large scale partners desk or bureau plat.
The table can be
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
House of Faberge Imperial 5 in 1 Game Table Done by Franklin Mint
By Franklin MInt
Located in Houston, TX
Brand new table. When the table is unopened, it has the look and the feel of a fine writing desk
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1990s American Other Game Tables
Materials
Brass
Regency Mahogany Writing table
Located in St. Louis, MO
Regency mahogany writing table, the rectangular top with replaced tooled leather over a single long
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Regency Rosewood Games Table
By John Mclean
Located in London, GB
A elegant George III rosewood sofa backgammon table, the leather lined top with rounded ends
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Louis XVI Ivory Inlaid and Ebonized Trictrac Table. Circa 1780
Located in New York, NY
Fine Louis XVI mahogany, part-ebonized and ivory-inlaid Trictrac table, the rectangular reversible
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks and Writing Tables
Neoclassic Modern Games Table Desk
Located in New York, NY
Richly figured walnut forms the body of this table, which is centered with an inlaid chess board in
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Vintage 1940s Italian Game Tables
Demi-lune Game Table / Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare three topped fold games table inlaid with chess board, a leather topped card table and a
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
Inlaid Reverse Top Game Table/ Writing Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A finely crafted petite leather topped desk becomes a felt topped, cushioned card and dice table
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Antique 19th Century French Game Tables
Materials
Leather, Felt, Walnut
Italian Ebonized Wood and Brass Games Table, 1950s
Located in London, GB
An Italian ebonized wood and brass detailed desk and games table with reversible removable top
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Vintage 1950s Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Diminutive Vintage Agate Chess or Checkers Board in Black and Gold, Pieced Side
Located in New York, NY
A perfect desk or coffee table accessory, this vintage agate chess or checkers board features two
Category
20th Century Games
Materials
Agate
H 0.5 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in
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Chess Table Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chess table desk you’re looking for. Each chess table desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. There are 5 variations of the antique or vintage chess table desk you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a chess table desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A chess table desk, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made chess table desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bobo Piccoli, Fontana Arte and e15 are consistently popular.
How Much is a Chess Table Desk?
Prices for a chess table desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,295 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.
Questions About Chess Table Desk
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.
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