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small modernist desk
By Jacques Hitier
Located in TARBES, FR
Small modernist style desk in wood and steel, tubular leg and brass wrist, some signs of wear and
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
six elegantly tapered legs that add extra detail. We love that this desk has plenty of storage, one
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Modernist Blackened Oak Desk Attributed to Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, France, 1932
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant modernist ash and oak desk, one drawer with a bronze knob. Faceted cut-off feet.
This
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 30.32 in W 38.98 in D 23.63 in
Important Modernist Prototype Desk & Chair by U.A.M. Attributed to Le Corbusier
By Robert Mallet-Stevens, Union Des Artistes Modernes
Located in New York, NY
Rare handmade French modernist desk and chair prototypes in hand-formed and hand-hammered (non
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Vintage 1930s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 31.38 in D 19.5 in
Modernist Table / Desk Clock by Junghans, Germany, 1970s
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Simple and elegant design with brass detailing. Designed and manufactured by Junghans during the
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Concrete, Brass
A MODERNIST SCANDINAVIAN DANSK Secretary DESK by SVEND AAGE MADSEN, 1950 Denmark
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and aerial desk or secretary desk, by Svend Aage Madsen, produced by Knudsen & Søn
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 38.59 in D 16.93 in
Large art deco desk in black modernist lacquer in the style of Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Lyon, FR
Large French modernist corner desk from the 50s in the style of Jacques Adnet's work. This black
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
H 30.71 in W 82.29 in D 25.99 in
Imhof Swiss 1950 Zodiacal Modernist 8 Days Desk Clock in Gilded Bronze and Glass
By Arthur Imhof
Located in Miami, FL
at La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1924 by Arthur Imhof. Known for the manufacture of elegant desk and table
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Steel
H 9.75 in W 9.15 in D 4.35 in
Rattan & Chrome Sawhorse Table / Desk Bases
Located in Highland, IN
These elegant sawhorse form bases of rattan with chromed steel details are the perfect combination
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Bodil Kjær ScandinOffice Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Documented Ico and Luisa Parisi Mid-Century Modern Italian Executive Desk
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
This iconic Mid-Century Modern executive desk was the result of a collaboration between the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.5 in W 54 in D 38.5 in
German Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered Wood and Metal Desk by Voss, 1950
By Voss
Located in New York, NY
Elegant German modernist desk / writing table by Voss with a cantilevered wood top and three wood
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
H 31 in W 45.25 in D 23.63 in
Oval Desk Consolle Table in the style of Giotto Stoppino, Tubular Steel & Wood
By Giotto Stoppino, Bernini
Located in Roma, IT
top of this Mid-20th century Writing Desk is of high quality, 6cm thick and decorated with a modernist
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 31.3 in W 55.91 in D 24.22 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk with Armchair by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern desk with Chair designed by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.1 in W 43 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk & Chair in Hardwood & Iron by Geraldo de Barros, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian Modern desk and chair set by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor is nothing less than
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29 in W 43.3 in D 21 in
Gio Ponti Desk for RIMA Made in Walnut, Chromed Steel and Plastic. Italy, 1950s
By RIMA, Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This writing desk, designed by renowned architect Gio Ponti in 1956, was specifically created for
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.73 in W 66.93 in D 29.73 in
Jaeger LeCoultre World Time 8 Day Lacquered Bronze Midcentury Desk Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
. You can't go wrong with this as a gift for the elegant office desk.
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Desk Accessories
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H 3 in Dm 6.25 in
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Chrome Desk Accessory Office Waste Paper Basket
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
French designer Jacques Adnet (1900-1984) designed this elegant Art Deco modernist chromed metal
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Chrome
Macassar Ebony Executive Desk by Bodil Kjaer
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Dorchester, MA
Bodil Kjaer designed the prototype for this impressive modernist desk in 1959 for the Massachusetts
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21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Déco German Silvered Metal Pen Tray and Inkwell Decorative Desk Stand by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in North Miami, FL
desk piece by WMF juxtaposes sleek, modernist lines with ornate decorative detailing. It comprises an
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
H 3 in W 14 in D 8 in
Art Deco Desk, Rosewood Veneer, Nickel, France, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
handles. Fully restored, from France circa 1930.
Elegant modernist Art Deco design with slightly curved
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Brazilian Modern Desk in Hardwood by Joaquim Tenreiro for Bloch, 1966, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro and in the Brazilian modernist style thanks to its refined, elegant and sober style, but
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Hardwood
H 29.53 in W 57.09 in D 27.56 in
Unused Boxed Kienzle GMT World Time Zone Brass Table Desk Clock, Germany, 1960s
By Kienzle Clocks, Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Vienna, AT
This is an amazing find. An unused and still in its original box packed Mid-Century Modernist solid
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 6 in W 5.5 in D 2 in
Mid-Century Bookmatched Walnut W/ Tapered Leg Boca Desk by Leon Rosen for Pace
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in New York, NY
This unique and brilliantly proportioned Mid-Century Modernist Boca Desk in Bookmatched Walnut W
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
H 29.25 in W 59 in D 26 in
Imhof Switzerland 1960 World Timer 8 Days Desk Clock in Bronze with 24h Scales
By Arthur Imhof
Located in Miami, FL
founded at La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1924 by Arthur Imhof. Known for the manufacture of elegant desk and table
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Silver, Bronze, Enamel
Imhof Switzerland 1960 World Timer 8 Days Desk Clock in Bronze and 24h Scales
By Arthur Imhof
Located in Miami, FL
Imhof. Known for the manufacture of elegant desk and table watches, the slogan Manufacture de
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Continuous Writing Table - Hand applied wood veneer, leather & travertine
By Atelier FM
Located in New York, NY
incorporates rectilinear, modernist lines that travel unrelentingly beyond inspection. Each material tone and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Travertine
Le Coultre Gilt Travel Clock 1960s All Original with Original Factory Pouch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
sometime in the 1960's. The clock keeps dependable time and the alarm works as well. This is an elegant
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Desk Accessories
Art Deco Macassar Wood and Copper Desktop Accessory Letter Holder
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Art Deco modernist desktop accessory, a letter holder, was designed and crafted in
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Copper
BACCARAT France Crystal Starfish Paperweight Art Glass 1970s
By Baccarat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
and or desk accessory.
With its clean modernist lines and impeccable construction by one of the great
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Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Art Deco Inspired Horse Bust Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique addition to your desk. This beautiful horse bust rests on a marble base making
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Chrome Double Inkwell, France 1930s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
French designer Jacques Adnet (1901 - 1984) designed this elegant Art Deco modernist chromed metal
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Executive Office Chair Fabricius + Kastholm for Walter Knoll
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant modernist design.
Wood construction with leather and chrome plated steel armrest with
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Chair in Ebonized Walnut Base with Holly Hunt Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This elegant midcentury chair was realized in the United States circa 1950. It features cylindrical
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Midcentury Chairs in Ebonized Walnut Base W/ Holly Hunt Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of midcentury chairs were realized in the United States circa 1950. They feature
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 12 Committee Chairs PJ-SI-30-C / Authentic Mid-Century
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
sophisticated proportions and its elegant shape, the chair represents the timeless mindset of modernist
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Fur, Teak
H 32.09 in W 22.45 in D 24.41 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-32-C Low Committee Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
sophisticated proportions and its elegant shape, the chair represents the timeless mindset of modernist
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 31.11 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-30-D Committee Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
sophisticated proportions and its elegant shape, the chair represents the timeless mindset of modernist
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
H 29.93 in W 23.23 in D 24.81 in
Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair PJ-SI-30-C Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
sophisticated proportions and its elegant shape, the chair represents the timeless mindset of modernist
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Fur, Teak
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Kienzle GMT World Time Zone Brass Table Clock, Midcentury, Germany, 1960s
By Wilhelm Kienzle, Kienzle Clocks
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and decorative Mid-Century Modernist solid brass Kienzle desk or table clock with a
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Kienzle GMT World Time Zone Brass Table Clock, Midcentury, Germany, 1960s
By Wilhelm Kienzle, Kienzle Clocks
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and decorative Mid-Century Modernist solid brass Kienzle Chronoquartz desk or table
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Large Kundo GMT World Time Zone Brass Table Clock, Kieninger & Obergfell, 1960s
By Kundo, Kieninger & Obergfell
Located in Vienna, AT
An impressive and large Mid-Century Modernist brass desk or table clock with a 9“ diameter world
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 10.25 in W 9.25 in D 3.5 in
Rare Gucci Solid Sterling Silver Lion's Paw Letter Opener
By Gucci
Located in Bath, GB
mounted with an elegant modernist carved piece of Ebony wood.
Dating to c.1960, it remains in superb
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 0.75 in W 10.25 in D 1.25 in
Modernist, Machine Age Stainless Steel / Metal Industrial Desk Lamp, Art Deco
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual modernist, machine age stainless steel / metal industrial desk lamp, circa 1930s
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Hand-rubbed Walnut Desk Chair by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and stylish chair by esteemed Mid-Century Modernist designer Paolo Buffa originates from
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 30.5 in W 25.5 in D 18 in
Modernist Desk Lamp attr. Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte in Brass and Glass
Located in London, GB
Elegant Italian Modernist 1940's desk or table lamp with adjustable brass shade sits on a glass
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist High Back or Desk Chair w/ New Missoni Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern high back/ desk chair has cabriole ebonized walnut legs, and a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Modernist Vanity Table in Lucite & Mirrored Glass
Located in New York, NY
This Modernist Vanity, originating from the United States, circa 1970. is a unique and elegant
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Lucite
Wim Fiege Mid-Century Modernist Studio Pottery Bowl, 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Wim Fiege Mid Century Modernist Studio Pottery Bowl, The Netherlands, 1950s.
This is a wonderful
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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H 3.15 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Glazed Modernist Studio Pottery Vase in Green and Blue
Located in Tilburg, NL
piece of glazed pottery on your desk or table, but also usable as a flower vase. Due to color and shape
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
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Elegant Modernist Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the elegant modernist desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An elegant modernist desk — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. There are 188 variations of the antique or vintage elegant modernist desk you’re looking for, while we also have 25 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer elegant modernist desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each elegant modernist desk bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or modern hallmarks is very popular. Jacques Adnet, Pierre Jeanneret and Christian Dior each produced at least one beautiful elegant modernist desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a Elegant Modernist Desk?
An elegant modernist desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,485, while the lowest priced sells for $74 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.
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