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WARING & GILLOW PARIS THOMAS CHIPPENDALE TASTE LiBRARY DESK BROWN LEATHER TOP
WARING & GILLOW PARIS THOMAS CHIPPENDALE TASTE LiBRARY DESK BROWN LEATHER TOP

WARING & GILLOW PARIS THOMAS CHIPPENDALE TASTE LiBRARY DESK BROWN LEATHER TOP

By Waring & Gillow

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

the age and charm but now has a rich deep cigar brown finish The desk is stamped on the drawer Waring

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Very Rare Stamped Waring & Gillow 1960 U.K.A.E.A UK Atomic Energy Authority Desk
Very Rare Stamped Waring & Gillow 1960 U.K.A.E.A UK Atomic Energy Authority Desk

Very Rare Stamped Waring & Gillow 1960 U.K.A.E.A UK Atomic Energy Authority Desk

By Waring & Gillow

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, the world famous Waring and Gillow and the manufacturing period. The desk was made for the Atomic

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Waring and Gillows, Ten Arts and Crafts Oak Tub Chairs with Shaped Solid Seats
Waring and Gillows, Ten Arts and Crafts Oak Tub Chairs with Shaped Solid Seats

Waring and Gillows, Ten Arts and Crafts Oak Tub Chairs with Shaped Solid Seats

By Waring & Gillow

Located in London, GB

Waring and Gillows. Ten Arts and Crafts oak tub chairs with shaped solid seats and striking semi

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Restored Post-War Hawaiian Koa Wood Desk W/ Rattan Border
Restored Post-War Hawaiian Koa Wood Desk W/ Rattan Border

Restored Post-War Hawaiian Koa Wood Desk W/ Rattan Border

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Stacked Koa Wood secretary desk with Koa Wood top and rattan accents, center drawer with four

Category

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

Materials

Rattan

Post-War Campaign Style Jansen Post-War Glass Table
Post-War Campaign Style Jansen Post-War Glass Table

Post-War Campaign Style Jansen Post-War Glass Table

Located in Queens, NY

French Campaign style Post-War Design sawbuck design table desk with 2 ebonized metal bases

Category

20th Century French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

American Post-War White Wooden Table Desk with Chrome Base
American Post-War White Wooden Table Desk with Chrome Base

American Post-War White Wooden Table Desk with Chrome Base

Located in Queens, NY

American Post-War Design white painted wood table desk with drawers and supported on 2 chrome "X

Category

20th Century American Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Queen Anne Style small Burr Walnut Escritoire, circa 1920s
Queen Anne Style small Burr Walnut Escritoire, circa 1920s

Queen Anne Style small Burr Walnut Escritoire, circa 1920s

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Dereham, GB

Fine Queen Anne Style small Burr Walnut Escritoire, circa 1920s Curved Cornice with single drawer at front Fall Front with Burr walnut veneer & walnut cross banding, Working lock &...

Category

Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau on stand C.1920s
Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau on stand C.1920s

Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau on stand C.1920s

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Dereham, GB

Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau on stand C.1920s Burr Walnut top & fall with Herringbone inlay, Working lock & Key open to reveal: Interior with Centre door with working lock & ...

Category

Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Walnut

Gillow's of Lancaster Regency Military Campaign Kidney Desk Brass Gallery Rail
Gillow's of Lancaster Regency Military Campaign Kidney Desk Brass Gallery Rail

Gillow's of Lancaster Regency Military Campaign Kidney Desk Brass Gallery Rail

By Waring & Gillow, Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

1815 Military Campaign Kidney desk with brass gallery rail and removable barley twist legs An

Category

Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Pre-War Metal Inkwell with Bird Figurine
Pre-War Metal Inkwell with Bird Figurine

Pre-War Metal Inkwell with Bird Figurine

Located in Opole, PL

Pre-War Metal Inkwell with Bird Figurine Metal inkwell with a bird figurine, dating back to the

Category

Early 20th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Arts & Crafts Bronze Native American War Chief Bookends c1920
Arts & Crafts Bronze Native American War Chief Bookends c1920

Arts & Crafts Bronze Native American War Chief Bookends c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Arts & Crafts Bronze Native American War Chief Bookends C1920 Measures - 6 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 4 1/4"

Category

Early 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Albert Paley American Post-War Single sided Knobs and Paper Weight
Albert Paley American Post-War Single sided Knobs and Paper Weight

Albert Paley American Post-War Single sided Knobs and Paper Weight

Located in Queens, NY

3 American Post-War forged and fabricated steel double sided knobs / paper weightS with controlled

Category

20th Century American Modern Inkwells

Materials

Fabric

World War II Munition Trench Art Brass "Catch All"
World War II Munition Trench Art Brass "Catch All"

World War II Munition Trench Art Brass "Catch All"

Located in San Diego, CA

Unique military munition trench art, solid brass "catch all", circa 1920s. The piece is in great vintage condition and measures 4.25"D x 3"H. The shell, which I believe is a 75mm, h...

Category

Early 20th Century American Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood  Chest of Drawers Leather Slope
Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood  Chest of Drawers Leather Slope

Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope

By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Waring & Gillow

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

drawers with desk secretaire by Gillows of Lancaster and London A rare find, looking through Gillows of

Category

Antique 1790s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

World War II Munition Trench Art Brass and Coin Ashtray
World War II Munition Trench Art Brass and Coin Ashtray

World War II Munition Trench Art Brass and Coin Ashtray

Located in San Diego, CA

A unique military munition trench art, solid brass with coin slots ashtray, circa 1930s. The piece is in great vintage condition and measures 4.25"D x 3.75"H. The shell, which I bel...

Category

Early 20th Century American Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Post War 1953 Very Unusual Trencher Art Bookends In Bronze And Aluminum
Post War 1953 Very Unusual Trencher Art Bookends In Bronze And Aluminum

Post War 1953 Very Unusual Trencher Art Bookends In Bronze And Aluminum

Located in Miami, FL

, created during the post WWII period and the Korean war, back in the 1953-1955. They are mounted with six

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze, Aluminum

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair
1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair

By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

IJmuiden for lamps, chairs, small items as tables and office desks, small not too heavy couches. Rest of

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chairs
1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chairs

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chairs

By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

IJmuiden for lamps, chairs, small items as tables and office desks, small not too heavy couches. Rest of

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Banca Nazionale Del Lavoro Desk by Gio Ponti, circa 1950
Banca Nazionale Del Lavoro Desk by Gio Ponti, circa 1950

Banca Nazionale Del Lavoro Desk by Gio Ponti, circa 1950

By Gio Ponti

Located in London, England

-war era. The desk is in walnut with the legs terminating in brass sabots. Note: Designed as part of a

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair
1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair

By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair in Blac
W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair in Blac

W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair in Blac

By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

Typing chair in  a new upholstery in black upholstery. The seat is not connected to the back. The backrest is adjustable in height and can also tilt. This backrest is slightly crooke...

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Impressive Ash Executive Desk, Early 20th Century
Impressive Ash Executive Desk, Early 20th Century

Impressive Ash Executive Desk, Early 20th Century

Located in Opole, PL

stunning pre-war executive desk, crafted from richly toned ash wood and dating back to before 1939. A true

Category

Early 20th Century European Desks

Materials

Brass

Russian Prisoner Of War Carved Bone Miniature Desk
Russian Prisoner Of War Carved Bone Miniature Desk

Russian Prisoner Of War Carved Bone Miniature Desk

Located in Essex, MA

Made as a slant lid desk with fold down writing lid opening to a fitted interior. Two drawers below

Category

Antique 1790s European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

MAPLE WARING & GILLOW TWIN PEDESTAL DESK WiTH LEATHER TOP
MAPLE WARING & GILLOW TWIN PEDESTAL DESK WiTH LEATHER TOP

MAPLE WARING & GILLOW TWIN PEDESTAL DESK WiTH LEATHER TOP

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London Presenting an exceptional twin-pedestal writing desk by Maple, Waring

Category

20th Century British Pedestals

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Space Wars. Rocket UFO Desk lamp by Sam Rush in 1950's sci-fi movies style
Space Wars. Rocket UFO Desk lamp by Sam Rush in 1950's sci-fi movies style

Space Wars. Rocket UFO Desk lamp by Sam Rush in 1950's sci-fi movies style

By Sam Rush

Located in Bristol, GB

will never become dated and given the quality of the materials used, this desk lamp will live on beyond

Category

2010s British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

One Mid-Century Cast Iron and Oak Swivel School Desk by American Seating Co
One Mid-Century Cast Iron and Oak Swivel School Desk by American Seating Co

One Mid-Century Cast Iron and Oak Swivel School Desk by American Seating Co

By American Seating

Located in Omaha, NE

the craftsmanship and industrial design of American educational furniture from the post-war era. Desk

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Iron

American Post-War Chrome and Marble Desk
American Post-War Chrome and Marble Desk

American Post-War Chrome and Marble Desk

Located in Queens, NY

American Post-War Design (1960s) rectangular chrome base office desk with a green marble top and 2

Category

20th Century Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Midcentury Military Style Pedestal Desk by Waring and Gillow
Midcentury Military Style Pedestal Desk by Waring and Gillow

Midcentury Military Style Pedestal Desk by Waring and Gillow

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Poling, West Sussex

A stylish , great quality pedestal desk by Waring and Gillow. Made from solid mahogany with a

Category

Mid-20th Century English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Pair of Mahogany Kidney Shaped Writing Desks by Waring and Gillow
Rare Pair of Mahogany Kidney Shaped Writing Desks by Waring and Gillow

Rare Pair of Mahogany Kidney Shaped Writing Desks by Waring and Gillow

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Poling, West Sussex

A rare and splendid pair of kidney shaped writing desks by the renowned cabinet makers Waring and

Category

Early 20th Century English Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Gilllows Oak Desk
Gilllows Oak Desk

Gilllows Oak Desk

Unavailable|$9,450

Gilllows Oak Desk

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Hertfordshire, GB

A 19th century oak pedestal desk stamped Gillows of Lancaster, fitted with Bramah locks

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks

Materials

Oak

Post War Knockdown Furniture Co, Plywood Three-Piece Office Desk Set
Post War Knockdown Furniture Co, Plywood Three-Piece Office Desk Set

Post War Knockdown Furniture Co, Plywood Three-Piece Office Desk Set

By Knockdown Furniture Co.

Located in Denver, CO

materials created for the war effort. The Knockdown Furniture Company, created their simple and modern line

Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Desks

Antique Edwardian Kidney Desk 'Waring & Gillow' c.1900
Antique Edwardian Kidney Desk 'Waring & Gillow' c.1900

Antique Edwardian Kidney Desk 'Waring & Gillow' c.1900

Located in London, GB

1900 in date. The desk bears an enamel label for Waring & Gillow the renowned furniture makers. The

Category

20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Waring & Gillow Writing Desk
Waring & Gillow Writing Desk

Waring & Gillow Writing Desk

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A glass topped writing desk by Waring & Gillow. Curved shape, in Australian oak, walnut and

Category

Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Desk by Waring and Gillows
Art Deco Walnut Desk by Waring and Gillows

Art Deco Walnut Desk by Waring and Gillows

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

Art Deco Walnut Desk This exceptional Art Deco walnut desk, a stunning centre piece that

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Waring & Gillows Oak and Leather Partner's Desk, circa 1920
Waring & Gillows Oak and Leather Partner's Desk, circa 1920

Waring & Gillows Oak and Leather Partner's Desk, circa 1920

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Culver City, CA

Waring & Gillows Oak and Leather Partner's Desk, circa 1920. Oak desk with wonderful worn

Category

Vintage 1920s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk or Dressing Table by Waring & Gillows
Antique Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk or Dressing Table by Waring & Gillows

Antique Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk or Dressing Table by Waring & Gillows

By Waring & Gillow

Located in London, GB

Fine quality antique burr walnut kidney shaped desk or dressing table which was designed & made by

Category

Vintage 1920s English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

1930s Art Deco Writing Desk by Waring & Gillow
1930s Art Deco Writing Desk by Waring & Gillow

1930s Art Deco Writing Desk by Waring & Gillow

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco writing desk by Waring & Gillow. Oak with inset leather skriver. Bookshelves to front

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Leather, Oak

Original Art Deco Writing Desk by Waring & Gillow Ltd, circa 1935
Original Art Deco Writing Desk by Waring & Gillow Ltd, circa 1935

Original Art Deco Writing Desk by Waring & Gillow Ltd, circa 1935

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco writing desk by Waring & Gillow. Contrasting figured walnut veneer to front and back

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Writing Table or Console Table by Waring & Gillow, 1932
Art Deco Writing Table or Console Table by Waring & Gillow, 1932

Art Deco Writing Table or Console Table by Waring & Gillow, 1932

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Art Deco writing desk or console table by Waring & Gillow. Burr & Figured walnut veneered

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Desk
Art Deco Desk

Art Deco Desk

Sold|$5,767

Art Deco Desk

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco desk by Waring & Gillow. Figured walnut throughout with a leather top. Original chromed

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Walnut

MCM Superb Japanned or Chinoiserie Lacquer Carlton House Desk & Matching Chair
MCM Superb Japanned or Chinoiserie Lacquer Carlton House Desk & Matching Chair

MCM Superb Japanned or Chinoiserie Lacquer Carlton House Desk & Matching Chair

By Waring & Gillow

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Carlton House desks, both mid century and of the period are a rare commodity. They are difficult

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese George IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Stunning Green Chinoiserie Lacquer Carlton House Desk & Matching Chair
Stunning Green Chinoiserie Lacquer Carlton House Desk & Matching Chair

Stunning Green Chinoiserie Lacquer Carlton House Desk & Matching Chair

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Miami, FL

Carlton House desks, both mid century and of the period are a rare commodity. They are difficult

Category

Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Wood

English Inlaid Figured Mahogany Leather Top Carlton House Desk
English Inlaid Figured Mahogany Leather Top Carlton House Desk

English Inlaid Figured Mahogany Leather Top Carlton House Desk

By Waring & Gillow

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Extraordinary quality old English inlaid figured mahogany leather top Carlton House desk. Desk

Category

Early 20th Century English Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Roll Top Pedestal Desk by Waring & Gillows
Antique Roll Top Pedestal Desk by Waring & Gillows

Antique Roll Top Pedestal Desk by Waring & Gillows

Located in London, GB

A magnificent antique roll top desk, with satinwood inlays. This was made in England by Waring and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Pre-War Desk Chair by Do More Office Manufacturers
Pre-War Desk Chair by Do More Office Manufacturers

Pre-War Desk Chair by Do More Office Manufacturers

Located in New York, NY

An extremey sturdy and well built desk chair from the Pre-War era. The back reclines back for more

Category

Vintage 1940s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Burr Walnut & Carved Drum Table circa 1930s
Antique Burr Walnut & Carved Drum Table circa 1930s

Antique Burr Walnut & Carved Drum Table circa 1930s

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Dereham, GB

Fine Burr Walnut Drum Shaped Writing Table, Recently Replaced Black leather inset top with gold tooling. Single Drawer , others false drawer fronts, Fine Carved & turned centre pe...

Category

Vintage 1930s British George II Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk by Waring & Gillows, Liverpool
20th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk by Waring & Gillows, Liverpool

20th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk by Waring & Gillows, Liverpool

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a very good quality Edwardian Kidney shaped desk by Waring and Gillows. The top of the

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Queen Anne Walnut Revival Bureau, circa 1920s
Queen Anne Walnut Revival Bureau, circa 1920s

Queen Anne Walnut Revival Bureau, circa 1920s

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Dereham, GB

Queen Anne Walnut Revival Bureau, circa 1920s Top With: Book Match Veneer, Herringbone inlay, & cross banding, Fall With: Book Match Veneer, Herringbone inlay, & cross banding, Wo...

Category

Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Walnut

Post War Pearl Inlay Chromed Opera Glasses
Post War Pearl Inlay Chromed Opera Glasses

Post War Pearl Inlay Chromed Opera Glasses

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Post World War II Chromed Opera glasses with a Pearl Inlay.

Category

Vintage 1950s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Oak Desk by Rene Gabriel
Oak Desk by Rene Gabriel

Oak Desk by Rene Gabriel

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Albany, NY

Post World War II oak desk with bronze drawer pulls.

Category

20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

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Desk War For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desk war for your home. A desk war — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the desk war you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A desk war made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one desk war that is appealing in its simplicity, but Waring and Gillows, Charles Eames and Europa produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Desk War?

A desk war can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,718, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $28,313.