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Mid-Century Danish 8 Drawer Teak Desk with Bookcase Back, 1960s
Located in Chesham, GB
Design Period - 1960 to 1969 Country of Manufacture - Denmark Style - Mid-Century Detailed Condition - Good with minimal defects. Restoration and Damage Details - Light wear cons...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Important Fully Restored Antique Victorian Bookcase Back Leather Top Kidney Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Important, fully restored, bookcase back kidney desk
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Rare Italian Maple Midcentury Desk with Bookcase
By Associazione Artigiana Canturini del Mobile
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian desk made of glossy lacquered maple wood with a light blue finish from the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Danish Modern Floating-Top Teak Desk with Bookcase by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Miami, FL
, and two open bookcases in the back for additional storage; the whole floating between the sled style
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Important Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Bookcase Desk Desk-Chair & Filing Cabinet
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Lisse, NL
it even more astonishing is its condition. Apart from the leather on the back of the original desk
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
very fine secretary desk of diminutive proportions, this fabulous form features an upper bookcase with
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Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Early Georgian Chippendale Bureau Bookcase Desk in Carved Mahogany
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dorking, GB
-Makers Director. Ref CV111 Desk and Bookcase. This bookcase was made about 1770 from early and heavy
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Antique Late 17th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Restored Gothic Revival Desk Side Bookcases Drawer Writing Slope Pugin Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Pugin
Located in GB
partner desk with top drawer writing slope and side bookcases made by either Gillows of Lancaster or Pugin
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Antique 1840s English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel Secretary Desk Hutch With Bookcase
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in North Hollywood, CA
the drawer and in the back too. This iconic desk is made of walnut wood and brass handles, just a good
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Wenge Wood Bookcase/Secretary by Hundevad
By Hundevad & Co.
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Wenge wood Danish bookcase/secretary desk by Hundevad circa 1960's. Highly functional, quality
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mirror, Wenge

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Bureau Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
been designed for somebody to use as a temporary desk before folding the fall back up to enclose any
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Miniature English Antique Mahogany Secretary Bookcase ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
manner identical to the full sized secretary desks and bookcases. The bottom chest of drawers features
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Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Danish Freestanding Teak Desk with Floating Top, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
drawers with eyelid pulls, two drawers with lock, key included. Back features two open bookcases and one
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Desk W/ Bookcase by Erik Brouer for Brouer Møbelfabrik
By Brouer Mobel, Erik Brouer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
that comprise this piece. As an added bonus, the desk also features a bookcase at the back, providing
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Walnut 2 pc. Pull Down Desk w/ Bookcase Chest made in Belgium
By Arne Vodder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A two piece dark walnut pull down desk with upper bookcase having two adjustable shelves and four
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Laminate, Birch, Walnut

Important Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Desk and Chair, Bookcase & Filing Cabinet
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Lisse, NL
makes it even more astonishing is its condition. Apart from the leather on the back of the original desk
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth, 1960s
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Asaa, DK
desktop adds another function as a secretaire or writing desk besides being a bookcase. Loads of storage
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth, 1960s.
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern Danish rosewood bookcase, 1960s. This Classic Scandinavian bookcase was
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Fine Pair of Fully Restored Unique Antique Davenport Side Table Bookcases Desks
Located in GB
, Walnut & Brown leather Daveport desk side table bookcases These are the only pair of Daveports I have
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Antique 1810s English Regency Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Executive Desk with Floating Top in Teak Near Mint Condition, Denmark 1960s
By Gunni Omann, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
that works well for display and as bookcases. This desk is simply stunning from any angle. Great grain
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

PAIR OF VERY LARGE 2.6 METER TALL BURR WALNUT DAVID LINLEY LIBRARY BOOKCASEs
By David Linley
Located in GB
the rather stunning desk, leather desk chair, pair of tall library bookcases, large coffee table
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20th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Pivot Desk by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
several elements: desk, bookcase, two console - angular and free standing - a storage unit and a small
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pivot Desk by SEM
Pivot Desk by SEM
H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 59.06 in
Pivot Desk by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
several elements: desk, bookcase, two console - angular and free standing - a storage unit and a small
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pivot Desk by SEM
Pivot Desk by SEM
H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 59.06 in
Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish desk, circa 1960's. Robust work surface! Finished on both sides, if placed in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 59 in D 32 in
Danish Modern Executive Freestanding Rosewood Desk, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Executive Freestanding Rosewood Desk, 1960s. Elegant and stylish double sided writing
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Arne Vodder Executive Teak Desk for Sibast Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
, the back side has two small bookcase cubies . The perfect desk for home or office because of it's
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Freestanding Teak Desk by Tibergaard, 1960s.
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Asaa, DK
each pedestal is an open shelf. Back features two open bookcases with one height adjustable shelf each
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Fully restored Large ART DECO writing desk, 1930´s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
drawers on the front and a small glass bookcase on the back. It is in excellent condition, completely
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Located in Forney, TX
/ writing stand. The top then morphing into a stepped back bookcase shelf with raised partial gallery, over
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Asaa, DK
. Open back with bookcase and cabinet/bar unit. Cabinet has drop down door with lock. Rounded tapered
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Fully restored Large ART DECO writing desk, 1930´s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
drawers on the front and a small glass bookcase on the back. It is in excellent condition, completely
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

Rare Paul Frankl Skyscraper Desk / Bench, Art Deco, Modernist, Cubist
By Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning and rare bookcase desk and cork top seat designed and manufactured by Paul Frankl, I
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Pace Collection Mid Century Italian Modern Thick Black Marble Granite Top Desk
By Knoll, Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality mid century modern black granite desk with shelf or bookcase in the back.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Granite, Aluminum

Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Leather Top Slant Front Architect's Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Georgian style slant front architect's desk. The desk features shallow drawers and
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Vintage 1960s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Three-Drawer Floating Top Teak Desk w/ Bookshelf
Located in Las Vegas, NV
. Finished on all sides, this desk can be floated in the center of any room. The back offers anopened
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Free Standing Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fantastic midcentury rosewood desk. Designed by Arne Wahl Iversen. Free standing with bookcase at
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll, Model 2480 Oval Table Desk, 1960s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This particular Florence Knoll oval table desk is designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1961
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Floating Desk Attributed to Svend Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
display-bookcase area on its back and a contrasting oak frame+legs+stretchers. Excellent condition
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
seen in Volume II Chapter 7 page 28 and on many other desks and bookcases. Lastly, two examples can be
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Shapland & Petter, Arts & Crafts Mahogany Desk with a Pierced Heart to the Top
By Shapland & Petter
Located in London, GB
Shapland & Petter. A wonderful Arts & Crafts mahogany writing desk with a pierced heart to the top
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
to the finished back with an open storage space (bookcase). There are two modules at the front
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 53.15 in D 29.14 in
FULLY RESTORED VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY ONE OF A KIND BROWN LEATHER DESK ARMCHAiR
By David Linley
Located in GB
suite, I have in total the rather stunning desk, leather desk chair, pair of tall library bookcases
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20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk
Located in Forney, TX
An early American 19th century pine plantation desk with nicely aged patina. Born in the Mid
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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Desks

Materials

Pine

Vintage French Regency Rosewood Walnut Cartonnier Desk Table Bronze Paw Feet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
further features a bookcase back and stretcher supported base.
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Vintage 1950s American Regency Desks

Materials

Bronze

Edmond Spence Drop Front Desk for Industria Mueblera S. A. Mexico, c. 1955
By Edmond J. Spence, Industria Mueblera Mexico
Located in Camden, ME
stencil for a Model No. 32 on the back (see image no. 10) of this Mexican modernist design.. The desk is
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Gilbert Rohde Paldao Secretary Display Case for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bookcase with drop-front secretary desk and storage drawers in paldao wood. Glass dividers separate
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Paldao

Vintage Danish rosewood modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
floating desk. Stamped "Made in Denmark" on the back the shelves. In very fine vintage condition with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Rosewood

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
shelving system model Royal. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
system model Royal. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by Danish architect
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

1960s Danish Modern Mahogany Bookshelf: Vintage Elegance Redefined
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Journey back to the 1960s with our Danish modern bookshelf masterfully handcrafted from mahogany
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pivot Bookshelf Blue by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
several elements: desk, bookcase, two console - angular and free standing - a storage unit and a small
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pivot Bookshelf Blue by SEM
Pivot Bookshelf Blue by SEM
H 79.93 in W 14.97 in D 61.42 in
Pivot Bookshelf Green by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
several elements: desk, bookcase, two console - angular and free standing - a storage unit and a small
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pivot Bookshelf Green by SEM
Pivot Bookshelf Green by SEM
H 79.93 in W 14.97 in D 85.04 in
Pivot Bookshelf Red by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
several elements: desk, bookcase, two console - angular and free standing - a storage unit and a small
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pivot Bookshelf Red by SEM
Pivot Bookshelf Red by SEM
H 79.93 in W 14.97 in D 109.45 in
Poul Nørreklit Wall Unit in Plexiglass / Lucite and Rosewood, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Nørreklit, George Peterson
Located in Buffalo, NY
functional storage system consisting of drop down desk, five shelves, cube with 3 drawers, single drawer unit
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN GILLOWS LANCASTER AESTHETiC MOVEMENT AMBOYNA WOOD BOOK TABLE
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
that are stamped Gillows, the odd desk or side table but never a book table all in the Aesthetic
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Ebony, Amboyna

Vienna Art Deco Josef Hoffman Manner Eight-Piece Salon Suite Set
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Forney, TX
-quality materials. The matching eight-piece set comprising a tanker writing desk with inset leather
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Office Ensemble by De Coene Frères, Limed Oak, Belgium, circa 1935
By De Coene Frères
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original Art Deco Office furniture Ensemble consisting of: 1 desk 1 low bookcase 1 club chair 2
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

19th Century, French Chiselled and Gilt Bronze Table Clock
Located in IT
decorative, particularly suitable for display on dressers and consoles, but also on desks, bookcases and
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Exceptional Rare and Fine Padouk Wood Bureau in the Chippendale Manner, c. 1780
Located in Heathfield, GB
band of the blue paper stuck along the back of each drawer lining – which may have acted as a sort of
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Antique 18th Century Chippendale Desks

Materials

Padouk

Rustic A. Brandt Ranch Oak Secretary Style Drop Front Student Desk with Bookcase
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
lighted and there is a gromet hole in the back of the bookcase area so you can run an electric cord. This
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Metal

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the desk with bookcase back you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A desk with bookcase back — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. There are 307 variations of the antique or vintage desk with bookcase back you’re looking for, while we also have 20 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer desk with bookcase back, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right desk with bookcase back, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made desk with bookcase back over the years, but those crafted by Svend Åge Madsen, Glas Italia and Poul Cadovius are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Prices for a desk with bookcase back can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $375 and can go as high as $225,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,995.