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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

1940s Norman Bel Geddes Metal Desk for Simmons
1940s Norman Bel Geddes Metal Desk for Simmons

1940s Norman Bel Geddes Metal Desk for Simmons

By Norman Bel Geddes

Located in Wilton, CT

This pre-war metal desk was built before use of metal shifted only for military purposes.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Japanese Series # EU02 Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
Japanese Series # EU02 Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe

Japanese Series # EU02 Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe

By Cees Braakman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Japanese Series #EU02 teak desk designed by renowned Dutch Post-War design great Cees Braakman for equally acclaimed manufacturer Pastoe.

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Fine 19th Century Gillows Brass-Mounted Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Fine 19th Century Gillows Brass-Mounted Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Fine 19th Century Gillows Brass-Mounted Mahogany Pedestal Desk

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Benington, Herts

Lastly the desk bears Warring and Gillow Ltd, Removal and Warehouse Department label to the underside which would confirm the maker.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique World War ll Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone, c.1940
Antique World War ll Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone, c.1940

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" label. Creator US Navy. Date of manufacture c.1940. Materials and techniques...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

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 Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen

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

George Nelson Wood and Leather Office Desk for Herman Miller, USA, 1948
George Nelson Wood and Leather Office Desk for Herman Miller, USA, 1948

George Nelson Wood and Leather Office Desk for Herman Miller, USA, 1948

By George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

From George Nelson's ground breaking 1948 group of designs for Herman Miller that put the company firmly in the ranks of post war modernism. Nelson's desk was decidedly futuristic, w...

Category

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

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Office Desk for Herman Miller 1948
George Nelson Office Desk for Herman Miller 1948

George Nelson Office Desk for Herman Miller 1948

Located in New York, NY

From George Nelson's ground breaking 1948 group of designs for Herman Miller that put the company firmly in the ranks of post war modernism. Nelson's desk was decidedly futuristic, w...

Category

American Desks

Materials

Steel

Vintage Modern Italian Style Two Tone Mahogany Table Desk
Vintage Modern Italian Style Two Tone Mahogany Table Desk

Vintage Modern Italian Style Two Tone Mahogany Table Desk

Located in Pasadena, TX

A mid century modern table desk featuring classic Italian post-war lines. Two-tone mahogany top with organic splayed leg base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique English Walnut Brass Military Campaign Gateleg Writing Desk Box 1850
Antique English Walnut Brass Military Campaign Gateleg Writing Desk Box 1850

Antique English Walnut Brass Military Campaign Gateleg Writing Desk Box 1850

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique English walnut & brass bound and inlaid military campaign gateleg writing desk/box, from the Crimea War period, circa 1853.

Category

Antique 1850s English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

Castiron Pre-War Industrial Desk Lamps, France
Castiron Pre-War Industrial Desk Lamps, France

Castiron Pre-War Industrial Desk Lamps, France

Located in Antwerp, BE

Industrial desk lamp, a pair, castiron, France, 1900s. in the atmosphere of Yielde, Gras & others With adjustable shades, so can be used as sconces too.

Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

World War One Portable U.S. Army Field Desk
World War One Portable U.S. Army Field Desk

World War One Portable U.S. Army Field Desk

By Oshkosh Trunks & Luggage Inc.

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Portable metal and wood World War 1 campaign desk. Featuring sturdy folding green painted wood and reinforced metal edges.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Post War Fluorescent Desk Lamp with Clock by Telechron
Post War Fluorescent Desk Lamp with Clock by Telechron

Post War Fluorescent Desk Lamp with Clock by Telechron

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Authentic Art Deco brown hooded fluorescent desk lamp with the clock. The face of the clock reads "movement manufactured by Telechron Inc. Ashland, MASS, USA" It is made by LiteMaste...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Desk by Serge Chermayeff for Waring & Gillow London Circa 1930
Art Deco Desk by Serge Chermayeff for Waring & Gillow London Circa 1930

Art Deco Desk by Serge Chermayeff for Waring & Gillow London Circa 1930

By Serge Chermayeff

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco kidney shaped desk designed by Serge Chermayeff for Waring & Gillow.

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Walnut

French Art Deco Desk Table Lamp, 1925
French Art Deco Desk Table Lamp, 1925

French Art Deco Desk Table Lamp, 1925

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

French Art Deco Desk table lamp, 1925. Early Art Deco desk lamp from the pre-war period.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Brass Desk Lamp by Lariolux, circa 1940s
Italian Brass Desk Lamp by Lariolux, circa 1940s

Italian Brass Desk Lamp by Lariolux, circa 1940s

By Lariolux

Located in London, GB

Pre-war Italian brass desk lamp, circa 1940s. A classic desk lamp which combines the characteristics of the Art Deco and Art Nouveau movements.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Dutch Desk Lamp by H. Busquet for Hala, 1950s
Dutch Desk Lamp by H. Busquet for Hala, 1950s

Dutch Desk Lamp by H. Busquet for Hala, 1950s

By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Mid-Century desk lamp by Dutch post-war design great H. Busquet for the renowned Hala Zeist lighting manufacturing company.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1940s Giovanni Michelucci for Lariolux Brass Table Lamp
1940s Giovanni Michelucci for Lariolux Brass Table Lamp

1940s Giovanni Michelucci for Lariolux Brass Table Lamp

By Giovanni Michelucci, Lariolux

Located in Naples, IT

Pre-war Italian brass desk lamp, circa 1940s. A classic desk lamp which combines the characteristics of the Art Deco and Art Nouveau movements.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sold|$2,500

By Bestlite

Located in New York, NY

A signature Bauhaus period design made famous by Winston Churchill who had one on his desk during World War II. This lamp is on permanent display in the Design Museum.

Category

English Table Lamps

1940s Giovanni Michelucci for Lariolux Brass Table Lamp
1940s Giovanni Michelucci for Lariolux Brass Table Lamp

1940s Giovanni Michelucci for Lariolux Brass Table Lamp

By Lariolux, Giovanni Michelucci

Located in Naples, IT

Pre-war Italian brass desk lamp, circa 1940s. A classic desk lamp which combines the characteristics of the Art Deco and Art Nouveau movements.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s Vintage Mahogany Desk by Waring and Gillow
1950s Vintage Mahogany Desk by Waring and Gillow

1950s Vintage Mahogany Desk by Waring and Gillow

By Waring & Gillow

Located in London, GB

A large and extremely well made vintage mahogany desk by the high end manufacturer Waring & Gillow.

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Macassar Ebony Pedestal Desk by Waring & Gillow
Macassar Ebony Pedestal Desk by Waring & Gillow

Macassar Ebony Pedestal Desk by Waring & Gillow

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Stamford, CT

Large nine-drawer Macassar ebony pedestal desk by Waring & Gillow having a red tooled leather top and bronze hardware.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Bronze

Early 1900s Georgian Style Walnut & Burl Inlaid Ladies Secretary Desk by Gillow
Early 1900s Georgian Style Walnut & Burl Inlaid Ladies Secretary Desk by Gillow

Early 1900s Georgian Style Walnut & Burl Inlaid Ladies Secretary Desk by Gillow

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Lisse, NL

This Georgian Style desk is a great example of the finest workmanship around the turn of the century and we were not surprised to find the maker's name plate (on the inside of the dr...

Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Old English Inlaid Mahogany Leather Top Carlton House Style Desk
Rare Old English Inlaid Mahogany Leather Top Carlton House Style Desk

Rare Old English Inlaid Mahogany Leather Top Carlton House Style Desk

By Waring & Gillow

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Rare and fine Old English inlaid mahogany leather top Carlton House desk; fitted drawers and pigeon holes. Hand dovetailed mahogany lined drawers. Handsome reeded round and tapered l...

Category

Early 20th Century English George III Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Post War Minimalist Pine Table Desk with Exposed Dovetails
Post War Minimalist Pine Table Desk with Exposed Dovetails

Post War Minimalist Pine Table Desk with Exposed Dovetails

Located in Queens, NY

Post-War minimal dark stained pine work table desk with dovetail construction connecting the top to the side panels.

Category

20th Century Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Post-War Design Glass Table Desk with Bronze Saw Horses
Post-War Design Glass Table Desk with Bronze Saw Horses

Post-War Design Glass Table Desk with Bronze Saw Horses

Located in Queens, NY

Post-War Design Giacometti style table desk with a Pair of verdigris patina bronze "A" frame sawhorse bases under a rectangular glass top.

Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Very Rare Victorian Tapered Pedestal Desk with Brown Leather Writing Surface
Very Rare Victorian Tapered Pedestal Desk with Brown Leather Writing Surface

Very Rare Victorian Tapered Pedestal Desk with Brown Leather Writing Surface

By Waring & Gillow, Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare Victorian mahogany with brown leather gold leaf tooled writing surface twin pedestal desk I have never seen a desk like ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique World War 1 Trench Art British Tank 1919 Brass Inkwell Desk Set WWI
Antique World War 1 Trench Art British Tank 1919 Brass Inkwell Desk Set WWI

Antique World War 1 Trench Art British Tank 1919 Brass Inkwell Desk Set WWI

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

This Trench art piece from 1919 "A British Mark IV tank" as a functional Inkwell desk decoration. Made out of shells, bullet casings & uniform buttons by soldiers in the trenches of...

Category

Vintage 1910s Belgian Arts and Crafts Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Copper

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

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

Aluminum Aircraft Aviation Jet Wing Writing Table Desk
Aluminum Aircraft Aviation Jet Wing Writing Table Desk

Aluminum Aircraft Aviation Jet Wing Writing Table Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Polished aluminum aircraft aviation style jet wing writing table or desk. Inspired by World War II fighter planes. This wooden desk is covered in a patchwork of metal sheets and asse...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Antique World War ll Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone c.1940
Antique World War ll Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone c.1940

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 room names. Creator US Navy. Date of manufacture c.1940. Materials and techniques Bak...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Antique World War 2 Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone c.1940
Antique World War 2 Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone c.1940

Antique World War 2 Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Large World War ll era US Navy Bakelite and wood switch board telephone with original room names. CREATOR US Navy. San Francisco. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940. MATERIA...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Antique World War ll Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone, c.1940
Antique World War ll Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone, c.1940

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 belonging to "Randy" with original room names, number plaque and US Navy plaque from San Francisco. Cre...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

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 Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

This typing chair in terra brown Manchester upholstery has an elegant chrome base. The seat is not connected to the back. The backrest is adjustable in height as shown on picture #2 ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Naudet & Co. 1915-1916 Paris World War I French Aviation Altimeter Militaire
Naudet & Co. 1915-1916 Paris World War I French Aviation Altimeter Militaire

Naudet & Co. 1915-1916 Paris World War I French Aviation Altimeter Militaire

Located in Miami, FL

World War I French aviation altimeter made by Naudet & Co. Antique French aviation altimeter designed specifically for aviation, and dating to the first years of the 20th century,...

Category

Vintage 1910s French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Paul Goldman for PlyModern Walnut Desk
Paul Goldman for PlyModern Walnut Desk

Paul Goldman for PlyModern Walnut Desk

By Paul Goldman, Plymodern

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Unusual Affordable Line in reaction to the returning economy after the war. This desk is very original showing signs of use and wear as seen in photos.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut, Plywood

Chinoiserie Decorated Bowback Desk Chair, circa 1930s
Chinoiserie Decorated Bowback Desk Chair, circa 1930s

Chinoiserie Decorated Bowback Desk Chair, circa 1930s

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Dereham, GB

chinoiserie decorated bowback desk chair, circa 1930s Bow-shaped back, Single splat at back, With 3 rails on each side, All the chair frame Decorated with: Birds, foliage, fi...

Category

Vintage 1930s European Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Emancipation Proclamation Inkstand - 19th Century Heavily Chased Brass
Emancipation Proclamation Inkstand - 19th Century Heavily Chased Brass

Emancipation Proclamation Inkstand - 19th Century Heavily Chased Brass

Located in Atlanta, GA

"In the summer of 1862 President Abraham Lincoln sat at a desk in the War Department telegraph office and with this inkstand began to draft a presidential order to free the enslaved ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Rococo Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Post War "Bolide" Desk Table Lamp by Gustave Miklos for Jumo, 1945-1950
Post War "Bolide" Desk Table Lamp by Gustave Miklos for Jumo, 1945-1950

Post War "Bolide" Desk Table Lamp by Gustave Miklos for Jumo, 1945-1950

By Gustave Miklos, Maison Jumo

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Made by the French company Jumo, considered a post war streamline lamp design know as "Bolide." Java color bakelite shade and base, unfolding with an articulated arm in copper and ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Copper

1940s Giovanni Michelucci for Lariolux Brass Table Lamp
1940s Giovanni Michelucci for Lariolux Brass Table Lamp

1940s Giovanni Michelucci for Lariolux Brass Table Lamp

By Giovanni Michelucci, Lariolux

Located in Palermo, IT

Pre-war Italian brass desk lamp, circa 1940s. A Classic desk lamp which combines the characteristics of the Art Deco and Art Nouveau movements.

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Midcentury Brass Table Lamp by Giovanni Michelucci for Lariolux
Italian Midcentury Brass Table Lamp by Giovanni Michelucci for Lariolux

Italian Midcentury Brass Table Lamp by Giovanni Michelucci for Lariolux

By Lariolux, Giovanni Michelucci

Located in Vienna, AT

Pre-war Italian brass desk lamp, circa 1940s with a very heavy base, swivel arm and shade in brass metal.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Antique Waring and Gillow Satinwood Desk
Antique Waring and Gillow Satinwood Desk

Antique Waring and Gillow Satinwood Desk

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Bournemouth, GB

Impressive and very fine quality waring and Gillow (stamped) satinwood seven drawer (two bottom drawers are double depth) desk with deep red leather top, on four tapering legs, each ...

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Warings Walnut Partner's Desk
Warings Walnut Partner's Desk

Warings Walnut Partner's Desk

By Samuel James Waring

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

This antique desk has been syamthetically restored and is ready to place at home.

Category

Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne Style Figured Walnut Desk with Five Drawers by Waring and Gillow
Queen Anne Style Figured Walnut Desk with Five Drawers by Waring and Gillow

Queen Anne Style Figured Walnut Desk with Five Drawers by Waring and Gillow

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Overall condition is excellent with obvious signs of wear but nothing major. The waring and gillow label is present inside a draw.

Category

Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Walnut Desk by Waring and Gillow
Early 20th Century Walnut Desk by Waring and Gillow

Early 20th Century Walnut Desk by Waring and Gillow

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Northwich, GB

An early 20th century walnut desk, with tooled leather writing surface, five drawers and raised on cabriole legs, signed “Waring & Gillow” in the Chippendale style Gillows of La...

Category

Early 20th Century British Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Serpentine Fronted Mahogany Pedestal Desk by Waring and Gillow
Serpentine Fronted Mahogany Pedestal Desk by Waring and Gillow

Serpentine Fronted Mahogany Pedestal Desk by Waring and Gillow

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Poling, West Sussex

A splendid mahogany serpentine fronted pedestal desk by the renowned firm of cabinet makers Waring and Gillow.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Georgian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Waring & Gillows Mahogany Writing Table
Waring & Gillows Mahogany Writing Table

Waring & Gillows Mahogany Writing Table

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Suffolk, GB

A late 19th century/early 20th century Waring & Gillows mahogany writing table in the Chippendale style. This table consists of a rectangualr top with re-entrant corners with an i...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Chippendale Desks and Writi...

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mahogany Library Table by Waring and Gillows
Mahogany Library Table by Waring and Gillows

Mahogany Library Table by Waring and Gillows

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A most unusual mahogany library table. Inlaid leather top for writing. Fully figured timbers with shaped circular supports. The top with two inkwells and pen rests. Signed Waring and...

Category

Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Painted Sheraton Revival Carlton House Desk
Painted Sheraton Revival Carlton House Desk

Painted Sheraton Revival Carlton House Desk

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Houston, TX

The furniture manufacturers Waring and Gillow were formed in 1897 by the merger of Gillow of Lancaster and Waring of Liverpool.

Category

Early 20th Century British Sheraton Desks

Materials

Satinwood, Kingwood

Civil War Officer's Campaign Desk
Civil War Officer's Campaign Desk

Civil War Officer's Campaign Desk

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Beautifully patinated studded leather officer's campaign desk from the Civil War. The writing surface is painted canvas.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Desks

California Post War Modernist Desk
California Post War Modernist Desk

California Post War Modernist Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

Post war design modernist desk in the manner of Sausalito designer Luther Conover and may very well be one of his designs as the design and construction of many elements of this piec...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Desks

Post War American Modern Desk
Post War American Modern Desk

Post War American Modern Desk

Located in TUJUNGA, CA

Walnut and birch modern desk from the late 1940's or early 1950's.

Category

20th Century American Desks

Materials

Wood

Deluxe Pre-War General Fireproofing Desk Chair
Deluxe Pre-War General Fireproofing Desk Chair

Deluxe Pre-War General Fireproofing Desk Chair

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Executive armed desk chair of aluminum featuring rare pre-WW11 base, upholstered in faux patent leather acid green vinyl.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Very Rare Pre-War Child's Desk by Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen
Very Rare Pre-War Child's Desk by Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen

Very Rare Pre-War Child's Desk by Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen

By Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This student’s desk was designed in 1939 by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen for the Crow Island School, an Illinois school project now considered "the first modern school" and select...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Laminate

Very Rare Pre-War Child's Desk by Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen
Very Rare Pre-War Child's Desk by Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen

Very Rare Pre-War Child's Desk by Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This student’s desk was designed in 1939 by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen for the Crow Island School, an Illinois school project now considered "the first modern school" and select...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Laminate

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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.