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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
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2010s French Desks

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Oak

Compas Desk
Compas Desk
H 41.74 in W 39.38 in D 21.46 in
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
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Jean Prouvé Black Compas Desk, 1950s
Jean Prouvé Black Compas Desk, 1950s
H 28 in W 63 in D 27.75 in
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
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Jean Prouvé Rare Green Compas Desk
Jean Prouvé Rare Green Compas Desk
H 28 in W 47 in D 25.5 in
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...
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1990s Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Compass Writing Desk Bureau by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990
Located in London, GB
Philippe Stark in Paris. The Compás Desk featured in a retrospective of his work in 2014 at the Museum of
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1990s Spanish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Cherry

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
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1990s European Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Cherry

Jean Prouvé Compas Direction Desk in Natural Oak and Black Metal for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Compas Direction desk in natural oak and black metal for Vitra. Originally designed in
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...

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Steel, Metal

Jean Prouvé, Cafétéria n°512 Table, a.k.a "Compas" Table, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Paris, FR
Bent sheet steel and laminated wood top H. 68.5 x L. 130 x P. 70 cm H. 26.97 x L. 51.18 x D. 27.56 inches.
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Vintage 1950s French Desks

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Steel

Office Solid Desk by Pierre Jeanneret
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Altwies, LU
Office solid desk in teak and teak veneer. Rectangular tray with sides and drooping supported by a
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Vintage 1960s Indian Desks and Writing Tables

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Office Solid Desk by Pierre Jeanneret
Office Solid Desk by Pierre Jeanneret
H 27.96 in W 31.89 in D 22.84 in
Jean Prouvé Compass Direction Desk Limited RAW Steel and Natural Oak by Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Jean Prouvé Compass direction desk in natural oak and clear lacquered steel for Vitra. Originally
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Vintage 1930s French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Compass and Accessories Box Complete with Key, circa France, 1920
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming compass box complete with its key. Wooden box marked on the inside "Compas Supérieurs
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Early 20th Century French Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

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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
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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
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Jean Prouve Compas Desk
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Jean Prouve Compas Desk, 1950
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Jean Prouvé Original "Compas desk" by
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By Jean Prouvé
Located in Culver City, CA
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Jean Prouve Compass Desk
Jean Prouve Compass Desk
H 28.5 in W 63 in D 27.75 in
Workshop "Compas" Curved Desk Jean Prouvé, circa 1950
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Located in Lyon, FR
Workshop compass desk Jean Prouvé large model office rectangular tray in black laminate with a
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Pierre Jeanneret Desk Compas Legs, Teck, Chandigarh, India, 1960
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modéle Compas the top has been remade
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Jean prouvé desk
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Jean Prouve Compass Desk
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Jean Prouvé Small "Compas" Curve Desk
Jean Prouvé Small "Compas" Curve Desk
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Jean Prouvé Large "Compas" Curved Desk
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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
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Jean prouvé Office Desk "Compas"
Jean prouvé Office Desk "Compas"
H 28.35 in W 63 in D 29.53 in
Jean Prouve 'Compas' Cafeteria Table , France 1953
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
jean prouve 'compas' table , private collection.paris , france.
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"Compas" Table by Jean Prouve
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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"Compas" Table by Jean Prouve
"Compas" Table by Jean Prouve
H 27.75 in W 47.25 in D 25.5 in
"Table Compas" by Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
as a desk. Both top and base are in original condition. Literature: "Jean
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"Table Compas" by Jean Prouvé
"Table Compas" by Jean Prouvé
H 28.25 in W 47 in D 25.5 in
Beautiful Antony Compas Desk by Jean Prouvé
By Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé
Located in Brussels, BE
Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) Compas desk from the Cité Internationale Universitaire, Antony
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Beautiful Antony Compas Desk by Jean Prouvé
Beautiful Antony Compas Desk by Jean Prouvé
H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 25.99 in
Jean Prouvé Desk 'Compas' and Chair 'Métropole', 1950's
By Jean Prouvé
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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.