Compas Desk
Compas Desk
By Drugeot
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Leaning against the wall, the COMPAS desk is ideal for small places. Simple lines, original design
Category
2010s French Desks
Materials
Oak
Jean Prouve Compas Writing Desk, with original Perriand drawers, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Jean Prouvé, Compas Desk, circa 1950
Black melamine laminated plywood top on black lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
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Jean Prouvé Compas Desk
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Compas designed by Jean Prouvé circa 1950.
Edited by Ateliers Jean Prouvé
Folded sheet steel
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Jean Prouvé Black Compas Desk, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
Elegant desk by Jean Prouvé in black color. Produced by Atelier Jean Prouvé in 1950s. Original Oak
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Jean Prouvé Rare Green Compas Desk
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
Elegant green desk by Jean Prouvé in green color. Original untouched condition, produced by Atelier
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Compás Desk / Bureau by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobels, 1990s
Located in Chesham, GB
A cherry wood Bureau by Pedro Miralles Claver For Punt Mobels.
Designer - Pedro Miralles Claver
Manufacturer - Punt Mobels
Design period - 1990 to 1999
Country of manufac...
Category
1990s Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
H 43.31 in W 39.38 in D 20.87 in
Office Desk "Compas" Designed by Jean Prouve, circa 1950, France
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, ES
Office desk Compas designed by Jean Prouvé. Version with bent lacquered steel, metal casing and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
Vitra Compas Direction Desk in Smoked Oak and Black by Jean Prouvé
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
metal legs of the Compas Direction desk by Jean Prouvé call to mind the hinged arms of a compass – ‘le
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Jean Prouve Compas Desk
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jean Prouve Compas Desk with original file drawers, repainted legs and original wood top.
Category
20th Century American Desks
Materials
Iron
Jean Prouve Compas Desk
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning example of the iconic Compas desk, manufactured by Ateliers Jean Prouve, circa 1953. Oak
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks
Materials
Steel
"Compas" desk by Jean Prouvé
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
"Compas" desk by Jean Prouvé in metal and formica.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Compas Desk Writing Table, 1950, France
Located in Labrit, Landes
French compas desk writing table Midcentury
Oak veneer and solid oak
Four drawers
Good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
"Compas" desk by Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original compas desk by Jean Prouvé (1901-1984). Jean Prouvé, one of the great designers of the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks
Compas Desk by Pedro Miralles for Punt Mobles, Spain, 1990
Located in Barcelona, ES
Compás desk designed in 1990 by Pedro Miralles for Punt Mobles, Spain. Iconic piece of postmodern
Category
1990s Spanish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Jean Prouvé Original "Compas desk" by
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Zürich, CH
"Compas desk" by Jean Prouvé is raw yet elegant and classic modernist furniture.
The thin metal
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Jean Prouve Compass Desk
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Culver City, CA
Stunning example of the iconic Compas desk, manufactured by Ateliers Jean Prouve circa 1953
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Compass Writing Desk Bureau by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
the Domus Academy in Milan and worked with Philippe Stark in Paris. The Compás Desk featured in a
Category
1990s European Post-Modern Desks
Materials
Cherry
H 43.31 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
Compass Writing Desk Bureau by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
the Domus Academy in Milan and worked with Philippe Stark in Paris. The Compás Desk featured in a
Category
1990s European Post-Modern Desks
Materials
Cherry
H 43.31 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
Pierre Jeanneret Desk Compas Legs, Teck, Chandigarh, India, 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Stunning student desk in solid teak. Rectangular top with drop-down sides. Pair of compass side
Category
Antique 1690s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction Chair by Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
office, where it is particularly striking in combination with the small Compas Direction desk. Outside
Category
2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Jean Jean Prouvé Compas Desk, circa 1948
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
An original early "Compas" desk by Jean Prouvé.
France, dating to 1948.
Features rectangular
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Jean Prouvé, Large Compas Desk, White Formica Top Black Lacquered Metal
By Jean Prouvé
Located in High Point, NC
Manufactured by Les Ateliers Jean Prouvé, Nancy, France. Circa 1953, black coated steel sheet base, white Formica top, grey lacquered metal container with two drawers. An excellent e...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Sheet Metal
Set of 4 - Vitra Jean Prouve Fauteuil Direction Chair
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
, particularly in combination with the small desk Compas Direction, it creates an individual touch and can also
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Jean Prouve Compas Desk, 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Compas desk, created by Jean Prouve and manufactured by Atelier Prouve in the 1950s.
Compas
Category
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Jean Prouve Compass Desk
Located in Southampton, NY
Prouve "Compas Desk" for College de la Cite in Paris. All original, top has been resurfaced.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Jean Prouvé Small "Compas" Curve Desk
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful small "Compas" curve desk.
Manufactured by Les Ateliers Jean Prouvé, Nancy, circa1950
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Jean Prouvé Large "Compas" Curved Desk
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful large "Compass" curved desk.
Manufactured by Les Ateliers Jean Prouvé, Nancy, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Jean prouvé Office Desk "Compas"
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Antwerp, BE
Office desk "Compas" Jean Prouvé
The drawers are adjustable, left or right of the top.
France
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks
Materials
Iron
Workshop "Compas" Curved Desk Jean Prouvé, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Lyon, FR
Workshop compass desk Jean Prouvé large model office rectangular tray in black laminate with a
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Jean Prouve 'Compas' Cafeteria Table , France 1953
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
jean prouve 'compas' table , private collection.paris , france.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Antony Compas Desk by Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brussels, BE
Jean Prouvé (1901-1984)
Compas desk from the Cité Internationale Universitaire, Antony
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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Compas Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal compas desk for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and steel, every compas desk was constructed with great care. There are 14 variations of the antique or vintage compas desk you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a compas desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each compas desk bearing Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one compas desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jean Prouvé, Drugeot and Pierre Jeanneret produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Compas Desk?
Prices for a compas desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,614 and can go as high as $92,118, while the average can fetch as much as $23,058.
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