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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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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
Category
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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Maple
H 31.5 in W 43.71 in D 22.84 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
H 1 in W 3.6 in D 2.8 in
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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.
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Silver
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
Category
20th Century French Desks
Materials
Iron
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
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Compass Desk Chair
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A walnut and teak wood Compass styled chair with molded wood curved back and padded bottom seat.
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
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
Category
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
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 compass desk was designed by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990. He studies at
Category
1990s European Post-Modern Desks
Materials
Cherry
H 43.31 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
Compass Teak Chair
Located in Chorzów, PL
Desk chair, compass model, Denmark, 1960s. Very good condition, after replacing the upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Laminate, Elm
H 32.88 in W 39.38 in D 23.75 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
H 0.79 in W 5.52 in D 2.76 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
H 1.19 in W 6.89 in D 0.99 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
H 0.99 in W 4.14 in D 1.58 in
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 29.5 in W 72 in D 35 in
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
Category
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
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
James Leonard for Esavian and these simple stacking compass legs desks/tables are iconic. Dating from
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
James Leonard for Esavian and these simple stacking compass legs desks/tables are iconic. Dating from
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
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 and Stool, France, 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Desk and its oak stool dating from the French Reconstruction (1945-1955). The compass foot base
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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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.