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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 Group' Modular Bookcase System
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paldao burl door-fronts and figured Paldao sides. The dark stain finish is original and beautiful, with a
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Bookcases

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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

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Paldao

Three Pc. Set of Art Deco Paldao Line Rohde for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Incredible suite of Gilbert Rohde design Paldao line, circa 1940's made by Herman Miller. This set
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Bookcases

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Wood, Burl

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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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Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Amorphous Kidney Paldao Desk with Chair
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Located in Oakland, CA
Rohde, circa 1941for his Paldao line. This desk pack everything you need. Exotic paldao wood, book
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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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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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Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Paldao Group Art Deco Double Pedestal Desk, 1941
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Art Deco kidney-shape double pedestal executive desk Designed by Gilbert
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Art Deco Kidney Paldao Wood w/ Leather Brass Studded Base Desk by Gilbert Rhode
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
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Mid Century Gilbert Rohde Pedestal Desk for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
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A vintage Gilbert Rohde Paldao double pedestal desk produced by Herman Miller. Biomorphic top with
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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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Paldao Breakfront no. 4105 by Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Hudson, NY
Four concave doors on lower portion with carved wood handles in paldao wood; top section with open
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Vintage 1940s Cabinets

Large Scale Bookcase by Gilbert Rohde with Exotic Paldao Wood
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Scale Bookcase and Secretary, designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, circa 1940's. This
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Gilbert Rohde For Herman Miller Desk And Chair
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Gilbert Rohde Paldao Group Secretary or Bookshelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Art Deco Secretary or Bookshelf, designed by Gilbert Rohde for his "Paldao Group
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Vanity / Desk by Gilbert Rohde for the Herman Miller Co.
Located in New York, NY
Maple Rootwood with Paldao. Curved Frame with Glass Top and Six Drawers.
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GILBERT ROHDE SECRETARY CABINET
Located in Essex, MA
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GILBERT ROHDE SECRETARY CABINET
GILBERT ROHDE SECRETARY CABINET
H 79.5 in W 52.25 in D 15 in
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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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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Gilbert Rohde Paldao Secretary Bookcase for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Hanover, MA
Gilbert Rohde large-scale bookcase with drop-front secretary desk and storage drawers in exotic
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Paldao

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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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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Gilbert Rohde Paldao Desk Circa 1940s,
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Gilbert Rohde Paldao Art Deco Desk for Herman Miller
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Gilbert Rohde Designed Paldao Desk for Herman Miller Co.
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Located in North Hollywood, CA
Although Gilbert Rohde died unexpectedly at the prime of his career, he will certainly be
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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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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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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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Gilbert Rohde "Paldao" Series Coffee Table
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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.

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