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Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Revived Polish, Czech, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk.
Source: Czech
Period: 1830-1839
Material: Walnut
It has
Category
Antique 1830s Czech Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
H 31.89 in W 46.46 in D 28.35 in
19th Century Unique Restored Czech Biedermeier Ash Writing Desk, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Shipping to any US port only for $290 USD
Biedermeier writing desk
Completely restored.
Shellac
Category
Antique 1830s Czech Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
H 31.89 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
Czech Art Deco Oak Writing Desk Made in the 1930s, Restored
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czech Art Deco oak writing desk made in the 1930s, restored
Revived polish.
Leg space
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Art Deco Writing Desk Designed by Czech Architect Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Horomerice, CZ
One of the most successful writing desk made in United Arts & Crafts Manufacture (UP) in Brno
Category
20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Oak, Lacquer
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Robert Slezák, Walnut, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
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Leg space:
Height: 71 cm (28 in)
Width: 57 cm (22.4 in)
Luxurious desk design in Caucasian walnut
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Robert Slezak, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
, a unique Czech furniture brand specialising on chrome and bent metal furniture.
It has been re
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 29.14 in W 57.09 in D 28.35 in
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk With Chair, Chrome, Steel, Wood, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process.
The chrome parts have been cleaned and pr...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.71 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by André Lurcat, Walnut, New Polish, Czech, 1930s
By André Lurcat
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk
Catalog model: PS 8
Material: Walnut, Chrome-plated Steel
Source
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 28.35 in
Freestanding Czech Art Deco Chrome Writing Desk H - 178 by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Wien, AT
Rare model from UP Zavody and even then the most expensive desk from the entire production
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1950s
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Horomerice, CZ
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Iconic desk by architect Jindřich Halabala, made after nationalization in the national company Rousínov
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech, Walnut, Lacquer
H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 27.96 in
Functionalist Desk Czech Bauhaus Tubular Steel, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This functionalist desk, with a construction of bent tubular steel was made in Czech Republic
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Writing Desk, 1970´S, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Vintage writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s.
It´s made of
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage Writing Desk, 1970's, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Vintage writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s.
It's made of
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Formica Writing Desk, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century writing desk with one drawer. It has chromed legs and formica top.
Very simple
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Ladies roller blind writing desk, 1930s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This so-called “American” roller blind desk was made in Bohemia in the 1930s. It is made of beech
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Design Midcentury Writing Table / Desk, Germany, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany
- around 1960s
- good original condition, stable, refreshed
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Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid century beechwood writing desk, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Mid century writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in 1970s .
The design is very
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Fully restored midcentury writing Desk, 1960's, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This ladies writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s.
It's made of beech
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plastic, Wood, Beech
Industrial Iron Writing Desk from the 1950s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This industrial workbench was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s
This desk was
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, Germany, 1930s, Revived Polish
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Art Deco writing desk, Germany, 1930s
Revived Polish
Material: Palisandr
Measures
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Palisander
Antique Roller Blind Writing Desk Jerry, 1930s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This so-called “American” roller blind desk was made in Bohemia by Jerry company in the 1930s. It
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Czechoslovakian Writing Desk by Bohumil Landsman for Jitona, 1970s
By Bohumil Landsman, Jitona
Located in Poznań, PL
An oak desk designed by Bohumil Landsman, produced during the 1970's in former Czechoslovakia by a
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Writing Desk, 1960's, Czechoslovakia, Brussels Period
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century writing desk, made in Czechoslovakia, 1960's. Walnut wood, formica surface on the top
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood, Walnut
Vintage Writing Desk by Bohumil Landsman, 1970´S, Czechoslovakia
By Bohumil Landsman, Jitona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This desk was designed by Bohumil Landsman in 1970s for Jitona company. The design is very simple
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
Fully restored Large ART DECO writing desk, 1930´s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This ART DECO writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. The table has a
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Restored Black Bauhaus Beech Writing Desk, Mücke-melder, Czechia, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Completely restored writing desk with a frame in tubular chromed steel.
Maker: Mücke - Melder
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 30.71 in W 57.49 in D 29.53 in
Fully restored mid century ladies writing desk, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s.
It´s made of beech wood
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plastic, Wood, Beech
H 30.32 in W 43.31 in D 24.02 in
Fully restored Large ART DECO writing desk, 1930´s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This ART DECO writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. The table has a
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, Czechia, 1920s
By Up Závody, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco walnut writing desk designed by Czech Architect Jindrich, 1920-1929.
Maker: UP Zavody
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
H 31.11 in W 54.34 in D 31.89 in
Mid Century wooden writing desk by Karel Vyčítal for Dřevotvar Jablonné
By Dřevotvar Jablonné
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Designed by Czech architect Karel Vyčítal. Manufactured by Dřevotvar Jablonné nad Orlicí, former
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29.93 in W 45.28 in D 25.6 in
19th Century Restored German Biedermeier Cherry-Tree Writing Desk, Table, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Biedermeier writing desk
Completely restored.
Shellac polish.
Material: Cherry tree
Period
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Cherry
H 31.5 in W 56.7 in D 27.96 in
Restored Bauhaus Oak Writing Desk, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, 1930s, Czechia
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus oak writing desk designed by Jindrich Halabala.
Period: 1930-1939
Source
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 53.15 in D 25.6 in
Restored Bauhaus Oak Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s, Czechia
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus oak writing desk designed by Jindrich Halabala.
Period: 1930-1939.
Source
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 53.15 in D 25.6 in
Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Hynek Gottwald, Czechia, 1930s, Lacquered Wood
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Horomerice, CZ
White bauhaus writing desk and chair made by Hynek Gottwald, Czechia.
Period: 1930-1939
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.52 in W 45.28 in D 29.53 in
Mid century formica writing desk or side table, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century writing desk or side table, it features a formica surface and chromed legs and one
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 30.32 in W 43.31 in D 27.56 in
Art Deco Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, Oak Walnut Chrome, 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Horomerice, CZ
One of the most successful writing desk made in United Arts & Crafts Manufacture (UP) in Brno
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 24.41 in
Restored Art Deco Solid Oak Writing Desk Made in the 1930s, Czechia
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Art Deco writing desk.
Revived polish.
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Czechia
Material
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Bauhaus Restored Beech Writing Desk Made in 1930s by Robert Slezak, Czechia
By Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Completely restored writing desk with a frame in tubular chromed steel.
Designed by Robert
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 30.32 in W 57.49 in D 29.93 in
Bauhaus Beech Writing Desk Made in 1930s by Robert Slezak, Czechia, Restored
By Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored writing desk with a frame in tubular chromed steel.
Designed by Robert Slezak in the
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 30.71 in W 53.15 in D 30.32 in
Writing Desk Designed by Architect M. Požár, Retro Style Brusel 1960s
By M. Požár
Located in Praha, CZ
The item is made of veneered and varnished wood, on upper surface is black opax glass, corpus is varnished quality polyurethane varnish. drawers and legs are varnished into the origi...
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Unusual Art Deco Writing Desk, Oak and Walnut Veneer, Czechia 'Bohemia', 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Art Deco writing desk.
Unusual combination of oak and walnut veneer.
Chrome-plated steel
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 30.71 in W 59.45 in D 27.56 in
Magnificent Grand Bureau / Writing Desk Louis XV, After Francois Linke, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent grand bureau/writing desk Louis XV, After Francois Linke
The desk has an estimated
Category
Late 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 66.93 in W 78.35 in D 45.67 in
19th Century Unique Restored Czech Biedermeier Walnut Table, 1840s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Biedermeier table - Writing desk
Completely restored.
Shellac polish.
Material: Walnut veneer
Category
Antique 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Restored Bauhaus Small Dissociative Table, by Mücke-Melder, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Dissociative: 95 cm / 37.4″
It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process.
The chrome p...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 27.17 in W 26.78 in D 15.75 in
Cubist-Style Desk and Chair Set
Located in New York, NY
A Czech Cubist-style desk and chair set made of ebonized oak with polychrome details.
Additional
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Ladies Desk from Hikor, 1980s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple beech wood writing desk from the Hikor Písek company, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia
The design
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
Art Deco Desk With Leather Top, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Large Art Deco Desk with a dark brown leather top and a small compartment with a hinged lid that is
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ladies desk from HIKOR, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple beech wood writing desk from the HIKOR Písek company, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia
The design is
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
Ladies Desk from Hikor, 1980´S, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple beech wood writing desk from the HIKOR Písek company, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia
The design
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
1920's Red and Blue Wooden Desk
Located in Brno, CZ
This is a recently restored wooden desk believed to be designed in the 1920’s, with the red and
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Ladies desk from HIKOR, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple vintage beech wood writing desk from the HIKOR Písek company, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
The
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
Bauhaus Oak Wood Desk With Roller Doors, Czechoslovakia 1940s
Located in Zohor, SK
What a desk! This beautiful desk is fully restored to an amazing condition. Produced in
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Lady’s Desk or Vanity in Mahogany, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Up Závody
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful midcentury desk, originally used as a desk for a lady, or vanity in the bedroom. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Mahogany
1930's Modernist Desk by Jindrich Halabala for UP Brno
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brno, CZ
An original Modernist desk from the 1930s. This piece has a dignified design with stylish
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Walnut
Bauhaus Desk, Oak, Steeltubes, by Mücke-Melder, Czechia circa 1935
By Marcel Breuer, Mücke & Melder
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, large modernist / Bauhaus Steeltube Desk by Mücke-Melder, Czech circa 1935.
Oak solid
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mahogany Ladies Desk from Up Zavody, Czechoslovakia, 1980's
By Up Závody
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Vintage ladies desk made by UP Zavody company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1980´s. Features
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Jet Desk / Igl-Jet by Ernest Igl aka Ernest Hoffmann for Wilhelm Werndl, 1970s
By Wilhelm Werndl, Ernest Igl
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
„igl jet desk” as a rebellion against „a style of furniture prescribed by woodworking machines – smooth
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Space Age Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 69.69 in D 33.47 in
Louis XV Style Parquetry Inlaid Writing-Table by François Linke, circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
reverse. The desk is fitted to each side with leather-lined pull-out writing slides and is raised on
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 29.53 in W 41.74 in D 27.56 in
Modular Desk Set with Black Glass Top by Mojmir Pozar, 1960s, Set of 3
By M. Požár
Located in Żory, PL
This vintage furniture set was designed by Mojmir Pozar and produced in the 1960s in the Czech
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Rare Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Pedestal Desk by François Linke, circa 1900
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A rare gilt bronze mounted marquetry pedestal desk by François Linke.
French, circa 1900
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 30.32 in W 58.27 in D 24.41 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic Czech writing desk available at 1stDibs. Each Czech writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and lacquer. There are many kinds of the Czech writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Czech writing desk, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Czech writing desk over the years, but those crafted by M. Požár, Hynek Gottwald and Kovona are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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A Czech writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,250, while the lowest priced sells for $429 and the highest can go for as much as $12,878.
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Questions About Czech Writing Desk
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.
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