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WARING & GILLOW PARIS THOMAS CHIPPENDALE TASTE LiBRARY DESK BROWN LEATHER TOP
By Waring & Gillow
Located in GB
the age and charm but now has a rich deep cigar brown finish The desk is stamped on the drawer Waring
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

LATE 20TH C WARING & GILLOW PEDESTAL DESK WiTH GOLD TOOLED RED LEATHER TOP
By Waring & Gillow
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely late 20th-century Waring & Gillow pedestal writing
Category

Late 20th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Circa 1930's Waring & Gillow Ltd Lancaster Oak Desk on Bun Legs & Seven Drawers
By Waring & Gillow
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this beautiful Waring & Gillow circa 1930's oak desk, dressing
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Oak

Very Rare Stamped Waring & Gillow 1960 U.K.A.E.A UK Atomic Energy Authority Desk
By Waring & Gillow
Located in GB
, 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
By Waring & Gillow
Located in London, GB
Waring and Gillows. Ten Arts and Crafts oak tub chairs with shaped solid seats and striking semi
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Post-War Rosewood Executive Desk
Located in New York, NY
Danish Post-War Design rosewood executive desk with a low gallery on 3 sides and 3 drawers on one
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20th Century Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

American Post-War Chrome and Marble Desk
Located in New York, NY
American Post-War Design (1960s) rectangular chrome base office desk with a green marble top and 2
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20th Century Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

American Post-War Chrome and Marble Desk
American Post-War Chrome and Marble Desk
H 29.25 in W 74.25 in D 38 in
Very Fine Early 20th Century Desk Labelled Waring and Gillow
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine early 20th Century nine drawer desk, labelled 'Waring and Gillow'. The moulded top of
Category

Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Post-War Design Glass Table Desk with Bronze Saw Horses
Located in New York, NY
Post-War Design Giacometti style table desk with a Pair of verdigris patina bronze "A" frame
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20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Restored Post-War Hawaiian Koa Wood Desk W/ Rattan Border
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stacked Mahogany secretary desk with mahogany top and rattan accents, center drawer with four
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan

Post-War Campaign Style Jansen Post-War Glass Table
Located in New York, 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

Coromandel Wood Davenport Desk, William IV, in the Style of Waring and Gillows
Located in Lincoln, GB
Coromandel wood davenport desk. William IV, in the style of Waring and Gillows, with sliding desk
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Antique 1840s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Queen Anne Walnut Revival Bureau on Stand, circa 1920s
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Queen Anne Walnut Revival Bureau On stand circa 1920s Figured Walnut Top with herringbone inlay & Cross Banding, Wanut Book Match Veneer on Fall front with herringbone inlay & Cro...
Category

Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Walnut

Gillow's of Lancaster Regency Military Campaign Kidney Desk Brass Gallery Rail
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Waring & Gillow
Located in GB
1815 Military Campaign Kidney desk with brass gallery rail and removable barley twist legs An
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

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
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Early 20th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Pre-War Metal Inkwell with Bird Figurine
Pre-War Metal Inkwell with Bird Figurine
H 5.91 in W 11.42 in D 7.09 in
Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Writing, Waring & Gillow, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
sewing table by Waring & Gillow, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Delightfully
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Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Chinese Scholar Desk
Located in Kastrup, DK
3 part Doctor's desk or Scholar desk in Jumu wood from the city of Suzhou in China, approx. 1900
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Scholar Desk
Antique Chinese Scholar Desk
H 31.5 in W 53.94 in D 27.17 in
Post War Triumph Glass Box by Leo De Carlo
By Vetralia
Located in Milan, IT
with gold-coated brass statuettes of Lego, Star Wars, and Disney heroes. A tribute to the artist's
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Desk and Chair, Germany, 1945
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Desk and chair in solid beech, Germany 1945. This furniture was intended for French officers
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Vintage 1940s German Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech

Desk and Chair, Germany, 1945
Desk and Chair, Germany, 1945
H 30.24 in W 55.91 in D 30.71 in
19th Century Chinoiserie Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
This French, 19th century Chinoiserie black lacquer and gilded kneehole desk features an impressive
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinoiserie Desk
19th Century Chinoiserie Desk
H 33 in W 48 in D 21 in
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

Oak Desk by Rene Gabriel
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
Post World War II oak desk with bronze drawer pulls.
Category

20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Oak Desk by Rene Gabriel
Oak Desk by Rene Gabriel
H 30.75 in W 45 in D 25.5 in
Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope
By Waring & Gillow, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
drawers with desk secretaire by Gillows of Lancaster and London A rare find, looking through Gillows of
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Antique 1790s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

DC-3 ‘Dakota’ Wingtip Desk
Located in London, GB
during the war years 1941-1945 in large numbers, as the DC-3 (C47) Transport Plane known as the Dakota
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

DC-3 ‘Dakota’ Wingtip Desk
DC-3 ‘Dakota’ Wingtip Desk
H 30 in W 92 in D 60 in
Mid-Century American Civil War Era Gutta Percha Cylindrical Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
American Civil War era gutta-percha inkwell with a screw off top. In the mid 19th century, gutta
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Inkwells

Materials

Rubber

France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Biedermeier Year 1847 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. If you are
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Antique 1840s French Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
H 48.04 in W 19.69 in D 55.12 in
Senufo Desk by Arno Declercq
By Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
houses over 100 years ago. By focusing on architecture, ancient arts and design, after war buildings
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2010s Belgian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Senufo Desk by Arno Declercq
Senufo Desk by Arno Declercq
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 20.08 in
Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely gorgeous Queen Anne Style pedestal desk. Made of walnut, butterflied
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Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
H 29 in W 54 in D 33 in
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

Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
King Carlo Alberto (Charles Albert of Sardinia, 1798-1849). Both beautiful and functional, the desk and
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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
H 32.75 in W 54.5 in D 33 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio Desk
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio B.B.P.R. for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, metal, vinyl, plastic, Italy, circa 1960
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio Desk
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio Desk
H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 31.89 in
Desk by Herbert Hirche, circa 1967
By Herbert Hirche
Located in Brussels, BE
Wonderfull minimalist desk By Herbert Hirche, manufactured by Christian Holzäpfel in 1967. Original
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Desk by Herbert Hirche, circa 1967
Desk by Herbert Hirche, circa 1967
H 29.34 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Pilastro Style Dutch Industrial Desk, 1950's
By Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colorful and wonderfully designed, 1950s Mid-Century industrial writing desk. A stunning example of
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage PM Craftsman "Tug of War" Brass Children Playing Figural Bookends - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage PM Craftsman "Tug of War" Brass Children Playing Figural Bookends - a Pair. Circa 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
(AIFAF)" Desk Year 1940 French Wood and chrome Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940
Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940
H 30.52 in W 42.92 in D 23.63 in
French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco Desk Year 1920 French Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood
French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood
H 42.13 in W 16.15 in D 33.08 in
Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Stained Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, corner desk, stained oak, France, 1960s This executive desk shows the fine
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Stained Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Stained Oak
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 55.12 in
Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Book: Buenos Aires Art Deco y Racionalismo Author: Mimi Bohm Page: 68 Year: 1920 It is
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
H 45.28 in W 26.78 in D 15.75 in
Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Year: 1940 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
H 31.11 in W 36.62 in D 22.05 in
Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
H 63.78 in W 44.49 in D 19.69 in
Unique Walnut Desk by Melchiorre Bega, 1940
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Berlin, DE
Extraordinary, sculptural walnut desk by Melchiorre Bega, originally designed in 1940
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Unique Walnut Desk by Melchiorre Bega, 1940
Unique Walnut Desk by Melchiorre Bega, 1940
H 29.93 in W 60.63 in D 29.93 in
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

Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France
Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France
H 51.19 in W 29.14 in D 22.05 in
1940s Norman Bel Geddes Metal Desk for Simmons
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Wilton, CT
Company. This pre-war metal desk was built before use of metal shifted only for military purposes. The
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Art Deco Year 1920 Finish: polyurethanic lacquer. It is an elegant and
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood
France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 59.06 in
Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful avant garde desk designed by Jacques Adnet and manufactured in his own atelier in France
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950
Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk Year 1920 French It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. It has a large work
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920
French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920
H 44.49 in W 16.54 in D 29.93 in
France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material, Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Art Deco Year 1920 Material: carved wood It is an elegant and sophisticated
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material, Wood
France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material, Wood
H 30.32 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in
Desk Style: Art Deco, 1930, France, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk Year 1930 French Wood Finish: polyurethanic lacquer. It is an elegant and sophisticated dream
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Oak and Granite
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, desk, oak, granite, France, 1960s Corner desk by French designer duo
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Granite

France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material: Carved Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Style: Art Deco Year 1920 Material: carved wood It is an elegant and sophisticated
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Studio BBPR 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Movable Cabinet
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desk with various storage compartments, coated steel
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Unique Double-Trunk Table Desk
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Espenet Carpenter, unique double-trunk table desk. This extraordinary table is unique to
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Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables

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Ebony, Mahogany

Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Desk in Cherry
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cantieri Carugati
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati, writing desk, cherry, metal, Italy, 1958 This piece of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desk in Oak and Leather
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, writing desk, oak, leather, France, 1960s. This desk is
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desks in Oak and Leather
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, writing desks, oak, leather, France, 1960s. This set of
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Large Napoleon III Ebonized Partners’ Desk, circa 1860
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Napoleon III ebonized partners’ desk, the rectangular leather inset top with copper
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony

American Desk Armchair, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk chair Wood Year: 1950 If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

American Desk Armchair, 1950
American Desk Armchair, 1950
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in
Giancarlo Piretti, Platone Folding Desk for Anonima Castelli, 1971
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
significant cornerstone of post-war Italian modern design – nowadays enjoying centre stage in MoMA NY’s design
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Antique World War ll Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About World War ll era US Navy Bakelite and wood switch board telephone with original "Bay Area
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

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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.