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Pierre Jeanneret Mid-Century Teak 'Student' Compass Desk
Located in London, GB
A scarce 'student' desk by Pierre Jeanneret. Formed from teak. India, c1960s. Compass
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Mid-20th Century Indian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Arne Vodder styled Mid Century Desk with Allan Gould Chair
By Arne Vodder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
with brass pulls . Also includes a Allan Gould compass desk chair which was used by the original owners
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Erik Kirkegaard 1960s Danish Rosewood Desk Chair
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in London, England
Erik Kirkegaard - Compass Desk Chair, c1960s A rare and highly sought-after desk chair by Erik
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Erik Kirkegaard 1960s Danish Rosewood Desk Chair
Erik Kirkegaard 1960s Danish Rosewood Desk Chair
H 29.14 in W 22.45 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Prouve Inspired Writing Desk with Compass Legs by Marko
By Marko, Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve inspired writing desk by Marko. The desk has a formica top, blue compass legs and one side
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out surface, featuring an inlaid compass rose
Located in Cesena, FC
Elegant Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out writing surface, inlaid on the top with a compass rose
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Maple

Compass Table by Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Compass Table by Jean Prouvé, c. 1950's, France L 47.25" x W 30.75" x H 27.75" FDV11559 *Wear
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Compass Table by Jean Prouvé
Compass Table by Jean Prouvé
H 27.75 in W 47.25 in D 30.75 in
1900s Brass Bakelite Magnetic Topographer Compass Surveyor Measurement Instrumen
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic topographer compass from the early 1900s, brass and bakelite base; instrument consisting
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Antique Early 1900s European Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Drop-Leaf Oak Sideboard with Compass Leg
Located in Labrit, Landes
Mid-century sideboard with oak veneered, compass legs. Can go in a bedroom or hallway as well as in
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

"Hillestak' dining table/desk by Robin Day in the 1950's for Hille
By Robin Day
Located in Linkebeek, BE
. Desk - Compass Table - Industrial Style Measures : Top 110cmx60cm Tot:118cmx60cm H:75.5 Materials: wood
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Mid-20th Century British Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

"Compass" Desk, Curved Tabletop with Drawers by Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Brussels, BE
"Compass" desk, curved tabletop with drawers Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) Manufactured by Les Ateliers
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

French "Prouvésque" Metal Table with Compass Legs
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
" furniture of Jean Prouvé, and in particular, his famous Compass desks and tables. It may be that this
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Victorian 1870 Pocket Compass and Barometer
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
Victorian 1870 pocket compass and barometer, the compass is in working condition it’s “Carpenter
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Antique Late 19th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Erik Kirkegaard Teak Compass Sculpted Chair
By Høng Stolefabrik, Erik Kirkegaard
Located in New York, NY
Late 1940s teak compass sculpted chair by Erick Kirkegaard. Upholstered with black cashmere.
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Teak

Compass Rose Gold, Enamel Hand-Painted, Victorian Era, circa 1901
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Compass made in a 9 Karat Rose Gold metal. Victorian ERA. All Hand Painted. Stamping in back
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Desk Accessories

Hermes, Desk Clock
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare vintage five-panel desk clock, barometer, compass, calendar and weathervane. Mounted on a
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver

Hermes, Desk Clock
Hermes, Desk Clock
H 5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Compass Desk by Jean Prouve
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Early Compass desk by Jean Prouve. Two file drawers that can be attached. Top and paint all
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20th Century French Desks

Materials

Iron

Compass Desk by Jean Prouve
Compass Desk by Jean Prouve
H 28.5 in W 62.5 in D 27.5 in
Jean Prouve Compass Desk
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Compass desk designed by Jean Prouvé in 1953, produced in 1955 for the internationale Universite
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Jean Prouve Compass Desk
Jean Prouve Compass Desk
H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 25.99 in
Pierre Jeanneret Style Mid-Century 'Student' Compass Desk, India 1960's
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Undocumented but very much in the style of Pierre Jeanneret Style Mid-Century 'Student' Compass
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

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
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Jean Prouve Compass Desk
Jean Prouve Compass Desk
H 28.5 in W 63 in D 27.75 in
Compass Desk Chair
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A walnut and teak wood Compass styled chair with molded wood curved back and padded bottom seat.
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Compass Desk Chair
Compass Desk Chair
H 29 in W 22.25 in D 19 in
Rare George Mulhauser Plycraft Compass Desk and Chair
By George Mulhauser
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A hard to find Plycraft compass leg desk in a dark walnut tone teak and oak with three drawers
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Compass Writing Desk Bureau by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
The compass desk was designed by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990. He studies at
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1990s European Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Cherry

Compass Writing Desk Bureau by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
The compass desk was designed by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990. He studies at
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1990s European Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Cherry

1950’s French Writing Desk/Compass Legs Robin Day Desk
By Robin Day
Located in London, Lambeth
Superb writing desk 3 storage draws with u shaped metal handles. Wonderful designed compass
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Jean Prouve Compass school desk for Ateliers Jean Prouve
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Important double school desk type ‘Compass’ No.850 designed by Jean Prouve (1901-1984) for Ateliers
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Vintage 1950s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jim Sweeny Rosewood and Padauk Compass Leg Desk
By Jim Sweeney
Located in San Francisco, CA
A substantial solid rosewood and padauk desk with drawer by Berkeley, California, master woodworker
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Padouk, Rosewood

Jean Prouvé Compass Direction Desk Limited RAW Steel and Natural Oak by Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
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

Materials

Steel

Compass Teak Chair
Located in Chorzów, PL
Desk chair, compass model, Denmark, 1960s. Very good condition, after replacing the upholstery.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Teak

Compass Teak Chair
Compass Teak Chair
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
Tunbridge Ware Thermometer with Compass c1880
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware thermometer with compass Date : c1880 Period : Victoria Origin
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Wood

Tunbridge Ware Thermometer with Compass c1860
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware thermometer with compass by Edmund Nye. Date : c1860 Period : Victoria
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Helmut Magg for WK Möbel Elm Compass Leg Desk with Drawer and Cubby, 1950s
By Helmut Magg, WK Möbel, WK Wohnen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1950s elm desk on compass-style legs with drawer and cubby, designed by German architect Helmut
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Laminate, Elm

Vintage Travelling Cartographer's Compass Set, English, Drawing Instruments
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage travelling cartographer's compass set. An English, brass drawing instrument case
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Mid-20th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage Proportional Divider, English, Brass, Compass, Draughtsman's Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage 6" proportional divider. An English, brass compass or draughtsman's instrument
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Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Folding Pocket Compass, Pillar Divider, Drawing Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique folding pocket compass. An English, Electrum alloy pillar-type divider drawing
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Early 20th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Vintage Side Table on Wheels in the Style of Jean Prouvé, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
. The design resembles the 'compass desk' by Jean Prouvé, that's why we attribute this table to him
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Midcentury Danish Teak Compass Chairs Designed by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Fayetteville, AR
are the "Compass" model, referring to their cartographer's compass legs. Minimalist in form, sturdy in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

18th Century German Equinoctial Pocket Sundial and Compass by Ludwig Theodor
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
brass base, which holds a recessed compass with circular glass; a hinged silvered brass sector to adjust
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Antique 18th Century German Grand Tour More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Gold Rotating Compass Fob Charm
Located in London, GB
An antique fob or charm designed as a ball with rotating section, opening to display a compass. The
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Continental 1850 Compass And Sundial Carved in The Shape of a Terrestrial Globe
Located in Miami, FL
An antique desk Sundial and compass. Surely this unusual sundial and compass will be a great
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Other Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Oak desk S.A.M., France, 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
reconstruction, this pretty desk with compass foot has a sliding shelf and a box with two drawers, which can be
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak desk S.A.M., France, 1950
Oak desk S.A.M., France, 1950
H 28.35 in W 44.1 in L 28.35 in
Hermes, Paris, Rare Horse Head / Equestrian Desk Compass
By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning and rarely found desk compass made from silvered bronze with the famous Equestrian horse
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Desk Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Ship, Regency, circa 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desk compass. An English, oak maritime or ship's compass and dating to the
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

Adrian Pearsall Compass Dining Room Table Desk Writing Table Iconic Midcentury
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare and iconic midcentury classic, the Compass table from Adrian Pearsall, circa 1960's. This one
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Set of Three Large Antique Compasses on Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Set of Three compasses on stands (various sizes sold individually). These compasses serve as
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20th Century English Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

1950s Stacking School Table by James Leonard ESA, Side Table
By James Leonard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
James Leonard for Esavian and these simple stacking compass legs desks/tables are iconic. Dating from
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Vintage 1950s British Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Stacking School Table by James Leonard ESA, Side Table
By James Leonard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
James Leonard for Esavian and these simple stacking compass legs desks/tables are iconic. Dating from
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Vintage 1950s British Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Stacking School Table by James Leonard ESA, Side Table
By James Leonard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
James Leonard for Esavian and these simple stacking compass legs desks/tables are iconic. Dating from
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Vintage 1950s British Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Stacking School Table by James Leonard ESA, Side Table
By James Leonard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
simple stacking compass legs desks/tables are iconic. Dating from the late 1950s the design has a grace
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Vintage 1950s British Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Stacking School Table by James Leonard ESA, Side Table
By James Leonard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
simple stacking compass legs desks/tables are iconic. Dating from the late 1950s the design has a grace
Category

Vintage 1950s British Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Stacking School Table by James Leonard ESA, Side Table
By James Leonard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
simple stacking compass legs desks/tables are iconic. Dating from the late 1950s the design has a grace
Category

Vintage 1950s British Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Stacking School Table by James Leonard ESA, Side Table
By James Leonard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
simple stacking compass legs desks/tables are iconic. Dating from the late 1950s the design has a grace
Category

Vintage 1950s British Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Compass Desk by Jean Prouve
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stamford, CT
Compass desk design by Jean Prouve in 1953. Produced in 1955 for the Cite Internationale
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Compass Desk by Jean Prouve
Compass Desk by Jean Prouve
H 28.75 in W 55 in D 26 in
Compass Desk and Stool, France, 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Desk and its oak stool dating from the French Reconstruction (1945-1955). The compass foot base
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Compass Desk and Stool, France, 1950
Compass Desk and Stool, France, 1950
H 27.96 in W 25.79 in D 16.34 in
Desk in Mahogany Veneer with Compass Legs, 1950s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Desk in mahogany veneer with a box front opening by two red lacquered drawers and by a large red
Category

Vintage 1950s European Desks

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Desk in Mahogany Veneer with Compass Legs, 1950s
Desk in Mahogany Veneer with Compass Legs, 1950s
H 29.14 in W 46.07 in D 26.78 in
Antique William IV Sterling Silver Locking Travelling Compass
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
locking travelling compass; an addition to our diverse silver collection This exceptional antique
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Antique 1830s English William IV More Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Round Heavy Murano Clear Glass Etched Compass Paperweight Magnifying Glass 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Murano heavy transparent glass Paperweight with etched Compass rose and geometric base. It also
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Atlas Compass
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Tiffany sterling silver compass. In the iconic Atlas pattern. The 'Atlas' collection
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Early 2000s Spanish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wim Rietveld Pyramid Table or Desk
By Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in London, GB
metal compass legs this desk has become extremely rare and collectible. This piece has a lightly
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Wim Rietveld Pyramid Table or Desk
Wim Rietveld Pyramid Table or Desk
H 29.53 in W 36.23 in D 28.35 in
A Fine French Mid-Century Ebonized Oak Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Mid-Century ebonized oak desk with three compass legs and one drawer with its
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

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Compass Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the compass desk you’re looking for. Each compass desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Your living room may not be complete without a compass desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A compass desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Regency and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one compass desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jean Prouvé, George Mulhauser and Helmut Magg produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Compass Desk?

Prices for a compass desk start at $90 and top out at $26,000 with the average selling for $1,495.