Draughtsman Desk
1940s Herbert Terry Anglepoise Draughtsman's Task Desk Lamp No 1209 Industrial
By Herbert Terry, George Carwardine
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
The ultimate in desk lamps – a very genuine Post War four-spring model 1209 Anglepoise
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Vintage 1940s British Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
H 43.31 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Antique Draughtsman's Tool Set, English, Cartography, Instruments, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique master draughtsman's tool set. An English, case of cartographer's drawing
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
H 1.97 in W 14.38 in D 5.32 in
Antique Draughtsman's Railway Curves, English, Pearwood, Cartography, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of antique draughtsman's railway curves. An English, pearwood set of drawing
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desk Sets
Materials
Pearwood
H 3.55 in W 14.77 in D 2.17 in
Antique Draughtsman's Rolling Ruler, English, Cartographer's Instrument, Stanley
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique draughtsman's rolling ruler. An English, nitrided bronze cartographer's
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H 0.99 in W 2.17 in D 12.21 in
Original Antique French Vintage Bienaise Draughtsman Swivel Chair
By Bienaise
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Original French Bienaise Chair Model 204 – E
An original Bienaise Industrial Chair. A classic 1940’s French Industrial Design Produced by the Nelson Brothers – Model No. 204.This ch...
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Original Antique French Vintage Bienaise Draughtsman Swivel Chair
By Bienaise
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Original French Bienaise Chair Model 204 – D
An original Bienaise Industrial Chair. A classic 1940’s French Industrial Design Produced by the Nelson Brothers – Model No. 204.This ch...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Pair of Antique Parallel Rulers, English, Coromandel, Draughtsman's Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
draughtsman's instrument, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Charming 18" type parallel rulers
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
H 0.2 in W 17.92 in D 2.17 in
Vintage Draughtsman's Set, German, Drawing Instruments, Riefler, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage draughtsman's set. A German, nickel silver drawing instrument set by Riefler
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H 1.19 in W 10.63 in D 5.52 in
Antique Nautical Rolling Ruler, English, Maritime, Draughtsman, Captain Field
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique nautical rolling ruler. An English, ebony maritime or draughtsman's instrument
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Materials
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H 0.99 in W 20.87 in D 2.96 in
Set of Antique Draughtsman's Rules, English, Engineer's Instruments, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of antique draughtsman's rules. An English, pine engineer's instrument set in a
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H 2.17 in W 13.98 in D 2.76 in
Vintage Cartographer's Set, English, Nickel, Architect, Draughtsman, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cartographer's set. An English, nickel architect's or draughtsman's case by
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Materials
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H 0.99 in W 11.82 in D 5.32 in
Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Drawing Tools, WH Harling, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased draughtsman's set. An English, technical drawing case of silver nickel and
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Brass, Nickel
H 1.97 in W 11.03 in D 6.3 in
Vintage Scholar's Instrument Set, English, Nickel Steel, Draughtsman's Tool Case
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage scholar's instrument set. An English, nickel steel draughtsman's tool case
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
Antique Architect's Desk, English, Adjustable, Draughtsman, Pedestal, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique architect's desk. An English, mahogany and leather adjustable draughtsman
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Furniture
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Leather, Wood
H 31.89 in W 43.71 in D 24.81 in
Vintage Instrument Set, German, Technical Drawing, Riefler, Munich, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Munich, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950.
10 piece draughtsman's compendium
Displays a
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H 0.99 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in
Vintage Draughtsman's Set, German, Drawing Instruments, Tools, Richter Pracision
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
vintage draughtsman's set by the Richter of Germany. Well suited to the desk top or within a collection
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Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 7.29 in D 2.37 in
Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, German, Draughtsman's Tools, Schcenner, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage drawing instrument set. A German, nickel draughtsman's tool case by Schcenner
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H 0.79 in W 3.35 in D 8.86 in
Exhibition Quality Wylie & Lochhead 1860 Glasgow Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in GB
Taylor was a draughtsman at Scott & Co. Ltd, the Clyde shipyard, before starting with Wylie & Lochhead in
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H 32.49 in W 75.4 in D 28.15 in
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Draughtsman Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal draughtsman desk for your home. Each draughtsman desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and nickel. There are many kinds of the draughtsman desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A draughtsman desk made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one draughtsman desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Carwardine, Herbert Terry and Wylie & Lochhead produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Draughtsman Desk?
A draughtsman desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $691, while the lowest priced sells for $465 and the highest can go for as much as $19,013.
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