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Mid Century Desk - Light
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid Century Desk or dressing table with our Mangrove primavera veneer with inset breakfront top
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

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Metal

Mid Century Desk - Light
Mid Century Desk - Light
H 30 in W 47.75 in D 27.75 in
Modernist Italien writing desk with drawers and light blue Formica table top.
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Rare modernist desk with mahogany veneer and light blue Formica table top. The three drawers are
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Formica, Wood

Restored 1970 Empire Desk: Light Walnut & Ebonized Finish with Green Leather Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
professionally restored by our in-house team. In great condition, the desk boasts a rectangular top, adorned with
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Vintage 1970s European Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Modern Light Oak Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
With its rounded subtle barrel-shaped top with alternating quarter straight cut oak veneers stands
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern Light Oak Desk
Modern Light Oak Desk
H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Light Teak Desk 6 Drawers Top Lockable Drawers Key
By Børge Mogensen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Great Medium sized mid century Danish modern light teak desk with 6 drawers with wooden pulls
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Italian Brass Desk with Leather Top
Located in East Hampton, NY
and polished.... light wear to leather top as shown in photos..... made in Italy.
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Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Italian Brass Desk with Leather Top
Italian Brass Desk with Leather Top
H 29 in W 50.75 in D 27.25 in
Rare Shabby Chic Desk in Light Wood
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous wooden desk in the Shabby Chic style, belonging to the early 1900s. French manufacture
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Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Rare Shabby Chic Desk in Light Wood
Rare Shabby Chic Desk in Light Wood
H 31.5 in W 53.15 in D 29.53 in
Rustic Country Walnut Desk, Light Driftwood Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic country-style solid light driftwood finished rectangular desk with a rustic finish
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Beautiful English Desk, Light Mahogany , Early 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful English desk, light mahogany 19th century Classic English desk with real leather top
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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Fred Desk Top in Saddle Extra Leather Cammello
By Poltrona Frau, Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in New York, NY
This desk is a meeting of light, almost ethereal geometries. Roberto Lazzeroni creates a piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Ash

Fred Desk Top in Saddle Extra Leather Talpa Taupe
By Poltrona Frau, Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in New York, NY
This desk is a meeting of light, almost ethereal geometries. Roberto Lazzeroni creates a piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Ash

Fred Desk Top in Saddle Extra Leather Polvere Grey
By Poltrona Frau, Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in New York, NY
This desk is a meeting of light, almost ethereal geometries. Roberto Lazzeroni creates a piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Ash

English Edwardian Fully Fitted Oak Serpentine Roll Top Desk - Twin Pedestal
Located in Leicester, GB
Beautiful English Edwardian double pedestal, roll top oak desk. Handsomely made by ‘HLL’ Harris
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Midcentury Modern Desk in Hardwood & White Top by Jorge Zalszupin, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern desk in Light hardwood designed by Jorge Zalszupin for
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Formica, Hardwood

Fine Victorian Jas Shoolbred Green Marble Topped Watchmakers Desk Writing Table
By Jas Schoolbred
Located in GB
Jas Shoolbred Watchmakers table / desk with green marble top A good looking and well-made piece
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Antique 1880s European High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Brass

WARING & GILLOW PARIS THOMAS CHIPPENDALE TASTE LiBRARY DESK BROWN LEATHER TOP
By Waring & Gillow
Located in GB
polished it from top to bottom, there may be some light age and use related patina marks, mostly its in
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Cherry Desk with Tan Leather Top
Located in Dallas, TX
age and use, and adorns a rich, light walnut patina. This Classic, Louis XV style desk would make a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Cherry

Stunning Victorian 1880 Marble Topped Satinwood Console or Writing Table Desk
Located in GB
Victorian and has a glorious grain to it, the wood really glows in the right light. The table top is nice
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

Italian antique wooden desk with inlay decorations with light wood, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
desk in finely decorated and inlaid light wood. The top has a geometric inlaid decoration, and has
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Fabio Lenci Elegant presidential Desk - Wood top and legs, Italian Design, 60s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Milan, IT
This wood and glass desk attribuited to Fabio Lenci is a gorgeous piece of Italian design
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Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Serpentine Cherry Desk with Parquetry Top
Located in Dallas, TX
condition commensurate with age and use and adorns a rich, light walnut patina. This Classic, Baroque desk
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Contemporary Writing Desk "Cary" by Studio Catoir, Maple Top and Brass Base
By Studio Catoir
Located in PARIS, FR
powering computer equipment or a light fixture on the desk. Metal base in polished brass, top in wood
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2010s European Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Vico Magistretti Design Vintage Desk and Chair Light Maple Wood Color Italian
By Vico Magistretti
Located in London, GB
A vintage and rare 1950s desk with matching chair Italian Design by Vico Magistretti. Light maple
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Fruitwood, Maple

French Directoire style Desk, light-grey lacquered, with a drawer & leather pad
Located in Landivy, FR
This desk with top storage compartments is a craft-handed re-interpretation of the French
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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fred Desk Top in Saddle Extra Leather Testa di Moro Dark Brown
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
This desk is a meeting of light, almost ethereal geometries. Roberto Lazzeroni creates a piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Ash

French Directoire style desk with a shelf and leather pad, light grey lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This desk is a craft-handed reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th
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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer

Stunning Burr Elm Green Leather Top Large Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Part Suite
Located in GB
is 154x93cm which offers huge amounts of desk top working space. It seems to have solid burr elm
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20th Century English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Elm

Racing Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Desk racing with top in solid walnut wood and drawer fronts covered with leather. Designed with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Racing Desk
Racing Desk
H 30.71 in W 96.07 in D 35.91 in
French Louis XV Style Leather Top and Brass Mounted Desk in the Manner of Baker
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 30in W: 49in D: 24 1/2in This French Louis XV Style Leather Top Desk In The Manner
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Secret Desk Cabinet
Located in Paris, FR
Shuko pop-out plugs on the desk top.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Secret Desk Cabinet
Secret Desk Cabinet
H 59.06 in W 39.38 in D 14.97 in
Art Deco Desk
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
An Art Deco light oak nine drawer, bar handled, inverted breakfront twin pedestal desk. Just fitted
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Art Deco Desk
Art Deco Desk
H 30.08 in W 47.8 in D 23.9 in
Continental Régence Inspired Commode With Rococo Carved Desk Top
Located in Free Union, VA
An exuberantly carved antique Northern European desk (probably Dutch) of unusual form: a serpentine
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Rococo Revival Desks

Materials

Brass

JASPER CABINET Americana Oak Leather Top Traditional Executive Desk
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
. Solid oak, embossed black leather top, brass hardware, and solid base. The user side of the desk
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Late 20th Century American American Classical Desks

Materials

Brass

Carbon Aircraft Desk
Located in Paris, FR
top with a light switch and 1 power outlet. Exceptional and unique piece.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Carbon Aircraft Desk
Carbon Aircraft Desk
H 40.56 in W 63.78 in D 38.19 in
Fine Yew Wood Wood Gilt-Embossed Leather Top Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The top with fine satinwood string inlaid carved edges and three-part gilt embossed leather
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20th Century Georgian Desks

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Leather, Yew

Natural Wood Desk
Located in Barranco, PE
This beautiful desk is made of cachimbo peruvian wood. You can place your favorite lamp on the
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2010s Peruvian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Natural Wood Desk
Natural Wood Desk
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Mahogany Chippendale Style Block Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top
Located in Milford, NH
A spectacular example of a two part mahogany secretary desk with bookcase top in the Chippendale
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Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Desks

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Brass

Small Desk, Kids Desk or Writing Table by Torck, 1950s
By Torck
Located in Schagen, NL
The cutest piece in stock! This small oak veneered writing table, (kids)desk or Secretaire was
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Desk by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The 1960s functionalist style desk represents a fascinating piece of furniture that embodies the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Desk by Osvaldo Borsani
Desk by Osvaldo Borsani
H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 32.29 in
Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Located in London, GB
leather top has some surface wear and light marks, with one tiny repair to the leather in the middle. We
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Antique Victorian Architects Desk
H 32 in W 44 in D 20 in
19th Century Antique Davenport, Victorian Swivel Top Desk, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
swivel top allowing the writing slope to turn through ninety degrees offering knee room whilst sat at the
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks

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Leather, Rosewood

1960's Mid Century Modern Walnut Executive desk with floating top
Located in Chicago, IL
1960's Mid Century Modern Walnut Executive desk. Features a "floating" desktop and (6) drawers
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Mid 19th Century Swedish Desk
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Mid 19th Century desk with galleried top. With one drawer and repainted in light grey. Circa 1860.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th Century Swedish Desk
Mid 19th Century Swedish Desk
H 32.68 in W 44.49 in D 29.93 in
Willy Van Der Meeren Desk in Wooden Edge and Formica Top
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Nijlen, VAN
second version with a wooden edge and formica top. The desk is in very good condition with light traces
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20th Century Desks

Materials

Wood

Desk by Geraldo de Barros
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Milan, IT
signs of wear and tear on wooden frame and metal structure, presence of light scratches on desk top
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Desk by Geraldo de Barros
Desk by Geraldo de Barros
H 29.14 in W 42.92 in D 20.48 in
19th C. Knee Hole Partners Desk With Tooled Olive Leather Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine mahogany knee hole desk, the top with carved edge and inset olive green embossed leather
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Plexiglass Desk with Smoked Glass Top by Marcello Gacita + Pierre Tiberi, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
glass top. Styled here with our Plexiglass Desk Chair. Unmarked. Sourced in France, 1970s. Good
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Antique English Cylinder-Top Pedestal Desk with Green Leather & Finished Back
Located in Miami, FL
A more compact version of a classic model, this functional pedestal desk in light, golden oak is
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Oak

Williams Writing Desk Maple Orange
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...

Materials

Steel

Williams Writing Desk Maple Orange
Williams Writing Desk Maple Orange
H 30 in W 54 in D 23 in
Williams Writing Desk Walnut Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...

Materials

Steel

Williams Writing Desk Walnut Black
Williams Writing Desk Walnut Black
H 30 in W 54 in D 23 in
Williams Writing Desk Walnut Gray
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...

Materials

Steel

Williams Writing Desk Walnut Gray
Williams Writing Desk Walnut Gray
H 30 in W 54 in D 23 in
Williams Writing Desk Walnut Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...

Materials

Steel

Williams Writing Desk Walnut Green
Williams Writing Desk Walnut Green
H 30 in W 54 in D 23 in
Williams Writing Desk Maple Mustard
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...

Materials

Steel

Antique Rustic Country French Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
, casual feel to the office. Great as a home office desk as well, it is light and airy compared to older
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Early 20th Century French Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique Rustic Country French Desk
Antique Rustic Country French Desk
H 30 in W 70.5 in D 34 in
Heredon Country French Carved Walnut Lighted China Cabinet Breakfront with Desk
By Henredon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Country French breakfront or china cabinet with a lighted china top and a droplid desk for the base. The
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Early 2000s American French Provincial Desks

Materials

Walnut

Stand/Sit Desk or Worktable
Located in VUGHT, NL
by slightly tilting. At the top of the column is a sliding and adjustable work light from Jieldé
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Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Stand/Sit Desk or Worktable
Stand/Sit Desk or Worktable
H 86.62 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Zanotta Calamo Desk in White Top with Steel Frame by Gabriele Rosa
By Zanotta, Gabriele Rosa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Calamo Desk in White Top with Steel Frame by Gabriele Rosa Varnished steel frame and top
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21st Century and Contemporary Desks

Materials

Steel

Zanotta Calamo Desk in Black Top with Steel Frame by Gabriele Rosa
By Zanotta, Gabriele Rosa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Calamo Desk in Black Top with Steel Frame by Gabriele Rosa Varnished steel frame and top
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21st Century and Contemporary Desks

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Ebonized Writing/Work Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
some, nicks, light scratches on the top, minor wear annd slight finish losses to areas of the edges
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Ebonized Writing/Work Desk
Contemporary Ebonized Writing/Work Desk
H 30.75 in W 55 in D 27.5 in
Hekman Furniture Signed Walnut & Brass Roll-Top Writing Desk Mid-Century Modern
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A unique vintage Mid-Century Modern roll top desk by the Hekman Furniture Company of Grand Rapids
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A roll top desk is a piece of furniture that has a wooden cover that can be pulled down when the desk is not in use. Shop a collection of roll top furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The leather top on a desk is usually just called a leather top. However, some people refer to it as a leather insert or leather writing surface. The thin pieces of leather that go into making leather-top desks are known as skivers. Shop a variety of desks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sometimes, roll-top desks are called tambours, sliding roll desks or roll-up desks. However, roll-top is the most commonly used name. The style of desk became popular during the 19th century. You can find a range of roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, you can paint a leather desk top. You can transform an old leather desk top and add visual appeal with easy-to-use leather paint. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with a furniture restorer or related professional for help. Find a variety of leather desk tops on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A roll top desk kept small essentials and paperwork organized. The roll top design was ideal for business people to secure their desks at the end of the day without filing away their work. Browse a variety of roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Roll-top desks are originally from the late 18th century in the Georgian era of England. By the middle of the Victorian era, they were found in most offices and produced on a large scale. Shop a range of antique roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A roll top desk can be worth anywhere between $3,000 to $6,000, depending on the condition, materials used and time of manufacturing. Roll top desks are expensive, as they are very popular on the antique furniture market and are considered timeless collectibles. Shop a range of antique and vintage roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.