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Gilbert Rohde Paldao Desk

Gilbert Rohde 'Paldao' Desk for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Gilbert Rohde 'Paldao' desk for Herman Miller.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desks

Gilbert Rohde 'Paldao' Desk for Herman Miller
Gilbert Rohde 'Paldao' Desk for Herman Miller
$8,500
H 29.5 in W 52 in D 27.5 in
Gilbert Rohde Paldao “Ectoplastic” Desk for Herman Miller, 1940s
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Coronado, CA
A Gibert Rohde designed “Ectoplastic” desk for Herman Miller, circa 1940s. Rohde designed this desk
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks

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Brass

Gilbert Rohde Paldao “Ectoplastic” Desk for Herman Miller, 1940s
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Coronado, CA
A Gibert Rohde designed “Ectoplastic” desk for Herman Miller, circa 1940s. Rohde designed this desk
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks

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Brass

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Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Kidney Paldao and Leather Desk with Chair
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning and in excellent condition, an Art Deco kidney shaped desk designed by Gilbert Rohde
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Rosewood

Gilbert Rohde Paldao Bookcase Cabinet with Secretary Desk, Newly Restored
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
desk Designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller "Paldao Group" USA, 1940s Exotic book-matched
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Glass, Paldao

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Paldao Group Art Deco Double Pedestal Desk, 1941
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Art Deco kidney-shape double pedestal executive desk Designed by Gilbert
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Art Deco Kidney Paldao Wood w/ Leather Brass Studded Base Desk by Gilbert Rhode
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
This refined Art Deco desk was realized by the legendary Gilbert Rohde in the United States, circa
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Gilbert Rohde Pedestal Desk for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Gilbert Rohde Paldao double pedestal desk produced by Herman Miller. Biomorphic top with
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Art Deco Gilbert Rohde Paldao Dropfront Desk/Secretary
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Deco transiting to Streamline modern drop front desk/secretary designed by Gilbert Rohde in
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Vintage 1940s American Streamlined Moderne Secretaires

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Wood

Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Desk
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Atlanta, GA
Streamlined Art Deco Desk, designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, circa 1930s. It is executed
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Desk
Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Desk
H 29 in W 44 in D 22 in
Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Desk for Herman Miller circa 1930s Refinished
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Atlanta, GA
Streamlined Art Deco Desk, designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, circa 1930s. It is executed
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Gilbert Rohde 'Paldao' Desk Series for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Oakland, CA
This Gilbert Rohde paldao desk was manufactured between 1935-1940 by the Herman Miller Company. It
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks

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Faux Leather, Wood

Gilbert Rohde Paldao Desk
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rare Gilbert Rohde model no. 4115 Paldao double pedestal desk produced by Herman Miller. Biomorphic
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Gilbert Rohde Paldao Desk
Gilbert Rohde Paldao Desk
H 29.5 in W 56 in D 28.5 in
Gilbert Rohde "Paldao" Desk
Located in New York, NY
Freeform double pedestal desk by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller. Pedestals are rapped in leatheret
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Vintage 1930s American Desks

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Wood

Gilbert Rohde Paldao Desk Circa 1940s,
Located in New York, NY
Gilbert Rohde designed desk from the Paldao line, for the Herman Miller Furniture Company. The
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Vintage 1940s American Desks

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Paldao

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Amorphous Kidney Paldao Desk with Chair
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Oakland, CA
Rohde, circa 1941for his Paldao line. This desk pack everything you need. Exotic paldao wood, book
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks

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Leather, Paldao

Gilbert Rohde Paldao Art Deco Desk for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in North Hollywood, CA
When Gilbert Rohde began his partnership with Herman Miller Furniture Company, the struggling maker
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks

Gilbert Rohde Designed Paldao Desk for Herman Miller Co.
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Although Gilbert Rohde died unexpectedly at the prime of his career, he will certainly be
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks

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Faux Leather

Gilbert Rohde Designed Paldao Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
One of the premier names of 20th Century American design, Gilbert Rohde created his finest designs
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Vintage 1940s American Desks

Materials

Paldao

Gilbert Rohde Designed Paldao Desk
Gilbert Rohde Designed Paldao Desk
H 29 in W 56 in D 27 in
Paldao Desk Designed by Gilbert Rohde
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Seldom seen "double bank" Paldao desk designed by Gilbert Rohde for the Herman Miller Co.
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Vintage 1940s American Desks

Materials

Wood, Leather

Paldao Desk Designed by Gilbert Rohde
Paldao Desk Designed by Gilbert Rohde
H 29 in W 53 in D 29.5 in
Gilbert Rohde Paldao Bookcase Desk for Herman Miller Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
focal unit in a room." The top and sides are Paldao wood, while the desk and drawer fronts, and the
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Vintage 1940s American Bookcases

Materials

Paldao, Cork, Glass

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Art Deco Art Moderne Streamline Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller Vanity c 1930's
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Iconic Art Deco, Art Moderne vanity designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, circa 1936. The vanity features a bank of three drawers, which supports a floating glass top surface,...
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Stunning Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Rosewood Dressing Table, Poof and Mirror
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning and quite rare Gilbert Rohde Art Deco rosewood dressing table, pouf and mirror, purchased recently from an amazing estate, folks originally purchased new from Herman Miller ...
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Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Vanity Table and Stool by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural Art Deco vanity table and stool from the 4140 collection designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, dating from the late 1930s to the early 1940s. The mid-century desk f...
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Leather, Mahogany, Glass

Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Paul T. Frankl, 1940s. Gray Mohair Upholstery
By Paul Frankl
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Beautiful Swivel Lounge Chair and ottoman designed by the most important American Art Deco designer, Paul Frankl. Expertly reupholstered in grey mohair. Very comfortable and would ...
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Pair of Chest of Drawers by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of three drawer chests, designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller in the the 1930's. Bleached mahogany cabinets with original padded naugahyde drawer fronts. Great detailing...
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Pair of Chest of Drawers by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
Pair of Chest of Drawers by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
$8,500 / set
H 34.5 in W 44.5 in D 18.5 in
Gilbert Rohde, Paldao Sideboard
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gilbert Rohde sideboard from the “Paldao” series. Features a pedestal base, pull-out cutting surfaces and four cabinets with carved nobs. Interior has eight pull-out drawers. Manufac...
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Gilbert Rohde, Paldao Sideboard
Gilbert Rohde, Paldao Sideboard
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Gilbert Rohde 4140 Dresser for Herman Miller 3 Available
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
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We have a total of three available of these beautifully refinished mahogany chests of three drawers by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller's 4140 collection with original off-white "leat...
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Gilbert Rohde Paldao Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal gilbert rohde paldao desk for your home. Each gilbert rohde paldao desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and paldao. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer gilbert rohde paldao desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A gilbert rohde paldao desk made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made gilbert rohde paldao desk over the years, but those crafted by Gilbert Rohde and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Gilbert Rohde Paldao Desk?

Prices for a gilbert rohde paldao desk start at $4,000 and top out at $13,000 with the average selling for $6,833.

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