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Art Deco Style Her Desk Made with Oak, Iron and Brass by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
style that has developed around the world. With its robust appearance, Her desk has a large work
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Art Deco Style Her ll Desk Made with Wood and Brass, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
style that has developed around the world. A feminine piece, the Her desk features three drawers and
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Desks

Materials

Brass

Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely gorgeous Queen Anne Style pedestal desk. Made of walnut, butterflied
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Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
H 29 in W 54 in D 33 in
Warren Platner Writing Desk with Black Leather Top
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, leather, metal, oak, United States, design 1973 This heavy
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Albini’s model 80 desk combines glass, steel and wood which resulted in a minimalistic balance. The desk
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk
Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk
H 27.37 in W 43.31 in D 26.38 in
Warren Platner for Knoll Executive Desk with Black Leather Top
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, desk, leather, steel, oak, United States, 1973 This heavy, sturdy desk
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Shagreen Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
sculptural writing desk as an ode to his iconic lighting collection. The tabletop is inlaid in cream shagreen
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

"Kroma" Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy, 1980s
By Antonia Astori
Located in Brussels, BE
Architect, designer, and entrepreneur, Antonia Astori began her own design activity within the Driade company, founded with her brother Enrico and Adelaide Acerbi, to whom she offers...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Franco Albini for Knoll Desk Model '1928' in Glass and Metal
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini for Knoll, desk model '1928', glass, wood, chromed steel, Italy, design 1949
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll international, 1970s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll international Biography : Born to a baker
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Cherry and Black Leather
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, cherry, chrome-plated metal, black leather, United States
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Personal Writing Desk from Empress Elisabeth I of Austria, circa 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Desk from Empress Elisabeth I out of the imperial court in Bad Ischl, Austria. To the story of this
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Beech

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Bureau Plat Desk
By Paul Sormani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large French 19th century Louis XV style ormolu-mounted mahogany and kingwood three-drawer bureau plat attributed to Paul Sormani (French-Italian 1817-1877). The shap...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze, Ormolu

Galucharme Desk Accessories Set #5 by Nino Basso
By Design Center 1991, Nino Basso
Located in Milan, IT
material. A wonderful midnight-blue desk set composed of a pen holder and a clock-paperweight.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Ico Paris Executive Desk Chair for Mobli Italiani Moderni Rome
By Ico Parisi
Located in Weesp, NL
Elevate your office space with this rare, mid century modern desk chair designed by the renowned
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Haagse School / The Hague School Desk and Bookcase by LOV Oosterbeek
By Frits Spanjaard, L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and important set from 1920-1925. Stunning The Hague School desk and matching bookcase
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Desks

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Glass, Oak

Black wood table "The Office Game" Table Contemporary Limited Edition last unit
By Las Animas
Located in Barcelona, ES
"The Office game" is the artistic approach to office furniture by the Spanish designers Las Ánimas. It consists of 3 unique pieces: a cabinet, a table and a buc (chest of drawers). ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Pine Perriand Tables, French Modernism
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charlotte Perriand; French design; 1920's; Modernism A unique collection of 10 Perriand tables. Very pretty solid pine table by the French designer Charlotte Perriand, this model ...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Pine Perriand Tables, French Modernism
Pine Perriand Tables, French Modernism
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 26.78 in
Louis XVI Style Marquetry Writing Table after Jean-Henri Riesener, circa 1870
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
. Riesener began his career for the monarchy with the roll-top desk for Louis XV placed in his inner study
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

A.W.N Pugin and Sir Charles Barry, an Important Gothic Revival Oak Library Table
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
A.W.N Pugin and Sir Charles Barry. A rare and important Gothic Revival carved oak library table. Probably one of the earliest known pieces to derive from the illustrious relationshi...
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Antique 1830s English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Rare Regency Rosewood Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
Located in High Wycombe, GB
repertoire, specialising in copying machines, portable writing desks (writing boxes, as we know them today
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Franz Bergmann, Viennese Bronze & Marble Erotic Sculptural Vide Poche, ca. 1900
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
of the world-famous Viennese foundry of Franz Xavier Bergmann, this exquisite desk-size gray
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Knoll Pollock Executive Chair in Aubergine Leather, Matte Black Frame
By Charles Pollock
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering the classic Pollock Executive Chair in this beautiful aubergine leather, black steel frame, in good condition. The leather upholstery has been recently redone and in excelle...
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Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...

Materials

Stainless Steel

Knoll Pollock Chair reupholstered in Black Italian Leather, Steel Frame
By Charles Pollock
Located in Wilton, CT
Charles Pollock was a master of design who's work was supported by Florence Knoll and her company, Knoll. Pollock's understanding of design was that every object has an edge and ever...
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Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...

Materials

Stainless Steel

1890s, Antique Yellow Gold and Enamel Parasol Handle and Rib Tips
By Thomas Brigg & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique yellow gold and enamel parasol handle and rib tip set; an addition to our diverse enamelwork collection. This exceptional antique paras...
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Antique 1890s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Railway Carriage / Centerpiece
By Edward & John Barnard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver presentation railway carriage/centrepiece, with Northern English interest; an addition to our transportation rel...
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Antique 1860s British Early Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Miniature with Bronze Frame, 19th Century, After Work of Sir Joshua Reynolds
Located in Madrid, ES
Miniature with bronze frame in Neoclassical style (19th century). "Mrs. Smith (Charlotte Delaval) and her children (George, Henry, Louisa and Charlotte)". Following the work of Sir...
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Other

Count Gleichen’s shrapnel paperweight. Russian and English, 1854
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Count Gleichen’s Russian shell paperweight, the tooth shaped fragment of a Russian armament shell set above another of rectangular form both raised on a silver mount on an ebonized ...
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Antique 1880s English Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Silver

Black Forest Carved Walnut Reclining Swiss Mountain Dog, Swiss, ca. 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Black Forest Breinzware Walnut Inkwell, carved as a reclining Swiss Mountain Dog, with a hinged top, and two interior glass inkwells, Brienz, Switzerland ca. 1880. Beautifully detai...
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Walnut

Black Forest Carved Terrier Inkwell, Hinged Lid, with Pen Tray, Swiss, ca. 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Black Forest Breinzware Inkwell, carved as begging terrier with tongue protruding, with inset glass eyes, the hinged head concealing a glass inkwell, the dogs front paws mounted on a...
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Antique 1880s Swiss Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Softwood

Black Forest Carved Large Terrier Inkwell, Hinged Lid, Exceptional Carving
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Black Forest Breinzware Large Inkwell, carved as begging terrier with tongue protruding, with inset glass eyes, the hinged head concealing a glass inkwell, the dogs front paws mounte...
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Softwood

Paperweight Caithness Scotland Signed Collectible " Obsession" with Box 1970's
By Caithness Scotland
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Caithness Scotland "Obsession" Signed collectible Paperweight in original box with the Caithness Collectors club paperwork. Caithness Scotland- collectible "Obsession" art g...
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Late 20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Napoleon III Inkwell
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Napoleon III inkwell gilt bronz and champleve enamel Origin France perfect condition circa 1860. The Napoleon III style had its heyday during the 1850s and 1880s. Emperor Napoleon wa...
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Enamel

Napoleon III Inkwell
Napoleon III Inkwell
H 2.37 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
English Regency Ormolu Mantel Piece Objects of American Indians
Located in London, GB
English Regency ormolu mantel piece objects of American Indians. The male sits upon a tortoise and has a bow in one hand and an arrow in the other. He has a quiver of arrows on his b...
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Black Forest Carved Ink Stand with Fox and Inkwells, Brienz, Switzerland c. 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Black Forest Carved Inkstand, naturalistically hand-carved of solid linden wood, with the central figure of a fox among a rootwork base simulating a forest floor, with two tree stump...
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Walnut

French Malachite Clock Dating From the Period of King Charles X, Between 1820 an
Located in Madrid, ES
Discover this magnificent and rare French watchmaking treasure dating from the time of King Charles This pendulum illustrates with finesse and delicacy the Emperor Justinian in all h...
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Antique 1810s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Malachite

Fine Two-Day Marine Chronometer Signed Charles Frodsham
By Charles Frodsham
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Sturdy English Two-Day Marine Chronometer Made by the Renowned Maker Charles Frodsham, c. 1860 A classic expertly produced 19th century English chronometer in a three-tier rosewo...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

A Rare and Important Charles II 17th Century Table Clock by Henry Jones
By Henry Jones
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The Rare and Important 17th Century Spring Driven Table Clock by the Celebrated Maker, Henry Jones. Provenance dating back to 1745. Owned by Captain Alexander Raitt A very rare an...
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Antique 17th Century English Charles II Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

English Regency Bronze Arcadian "Genre" Mantel Clock of Boy Feeding Chickens
Located in London, GB
Unusual Antique English Regency bronze "genre" mantel clock genre clock . In the " Arcadian" genre manner made popular in France by Marie Antoinette and then later by the Empress Jos...
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Antique 1820s English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Empire Mantel Clock by H.Robert-Horloger De La Reine, Paris, circa 1820
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
An Empire Mantel Clock by H.Robert-Horloger De La Reine, Paris, date circa 1820-1830 A superb Empire gilt and patinated bronze mantel clock of eight day duration signed on the white...
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Austrian Jewel Encrusted Silver Gilt Clock
Located in London, GB
This jewel-encrusted, silver-gilt antique table clock is an exquisite piece of Viennese craftsmanship. It comprises of a scalloped base, which is raised up on four C-scroll feet, and...
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver

Royal Naval Surgeon Robert Prideaux and His Wife Mary Ann
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
These charming English School portraits show the subjects half-length by a desk, the surgeon with a
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Antique 1810s English Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Burl Wood Writing Desk Modern Executive Desks Contemporary French Office Desk
Located in København N, DK
Yellow Valley It was a very unusual project for me. I was approached by a man from the UK to make a table for his little daughter. The girl was very fond of dragonflies and insects i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Neoclassical Secessionist Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century Amsterdam school hammered brass desk lamp in a Neoclassical Secessionist
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lest Desk Lamp by Radar
Located in Geneve, CH
Lest desk lamp by RADAR Design: Bastien Taillard Materials: Metal, fabric, Carrara marble
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2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Lest Desk Lamp by Radar
Lest Desk Lamp by Radar
H 61.03 in W 1.97 in D 11.82 in
Monstrera Desk Lamp by Lilia Cruz Corona Garduño
Located in Geneve, CH
Monstrera desk lamp by Lilia Cruz Corona Garduño Dimensions: W 18 x D 13 x H 30 cm Materials
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2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Tulle Table or Desk Lamp in Brass and BlackEnamel Mesh, Blueprint Lighting, 2021
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
The Tulle table lamp or desk lamp is an architectural piece that works well in both modern and
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2010s North American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Nickel, Brass

Arts and Crafts oak desk top bookcase with 3 bronze Art Nouveau period plaques.
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts desktop oak bookcase with a shaped upper back and hinged dust flaps to the tops, with three bronze plaques. The left plaque depicts an angel with a quote at her f...
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

French bronze pocket tray with elongated Hares or Bunnies 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
decorative on a desk, cocktail table or work station... next to the bed in the main or guest room
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20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Shagreen Breakfast Table with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
-out shapes. Available in other iterations as a desk, console and side table; see images at end of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Lisa Johansson-Pape Floor Lamp by Orno
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
reigning president Urho Kekkonen had the table version of the Senator on his desk in his home office. It
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Lisa Johansson-Pape Floor Lamp by Orno
Lisa Johansson-Pape Floor Lamp by Orno
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H 57.49 in Dm 16.54 in
Art Deco Nude Sculpture with Tambourine by Guerbe
By Guerbe Le Verrier
Located in Oakland, CA
his work is highly sought after today. Let this one sit on your desk, providing a bit of inspiration!
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison du Brésil Set by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
desk, the Maison du Bresil stool and a wall-hung bookcase and blackboard. Set designed by Le Corbusier
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Metal

Yoshiko Table Lamp by Kira Design
Located in Geneve, CH
, Lacquered Wood Available Colors: Blue, Red, Green, Black. The Yoshiko desk lamp reveals delicate, slender
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2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Yoshiko Table Lamp by Kira Design
Yoshiko Table Lamp by Kira Design
H 22.84 in Dm 14.57 in
Yoshiko Table Lamp by Kira Design
Located in Geneve, CH
, Lacquered Wood Available Colors: Blue, Red, Green, Black. The Yoshiko desk lamp reveals delicate, slender
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2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Yoshiko Table Lamp by Kira Design
Yoshiko Table Lamp by Kira Design
H 22.84 in Dm 14.57 in
Yoshiko Table Lamp by Kira Design
Located in Geneve, CH
, Lacquered Wood Available Colors: Blue, Red, Green, Black. The Yoshiko desk lamp reveals delicate, slender
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2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Yoshiko Table Lamp by Kira Design
Yoshiko Table Lamp by Kira Design
H 22.84 in Dm 14.57 in
Yoshiko Table Lamp by Kira Design
Located in Geneve, CH
, Lacquered Wood Available Colors: Blue, Red, Green, Black. The Yoshiko desk lamp reveals delicate, slender
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2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Yoshiko Table Lamp by Kira Design
Yoshiko Table Lamp by Kira Design
H 22.84 in Dm 14.57 in
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sideboard in Teak
By Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
diagonal placement of the executive desk within a room. Her preference was a rectilinear arrangement of the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Figural Wall Lights after Thomire
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
furniture mounts that were touched up by Thomire, applied to the upper corners of a secretary desk by
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Carlo di Carli Gueridon, circa 1963, Italy
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Girona, Spain
Carli was a prolific furniture designer, especially of chairs, desks, and tables, and worked with the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gueridon

Materials

Brass

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An assortment of his her desks is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and animal skin, all his her desks available were constructed with great care. There are 228 antique and vintage his her desks for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 44 modern editions to choose from as well. His her desks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. His her desks bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Charlotte Perriand, Knoll and Werkstätte Carl Auböck each produced beautiful his her desks that are worth considering.

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His her desks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,530, while the lowest priced sells for $145 and the highest can go for as much as $775,000.
Questions About His Her Desks
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A Murphy desk is a wall-mounted desk that folds out to provide a work surface for a laptop, tablet, documents, and other items. It is a great solution if you have a little space or don't require a full desk every day. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murphy desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A kidney desk is a desk that has a curvy top that is similar in shape to a human kidney. Many kidney desks are very ornate, showing off details like vellum-lined tabletops and parquetry inlay. Shop a selection of kidney desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To date a desk, first look for any stamps or labels that tell you the name of the company that produced it. You can then use the maker information to research the piece using trusted online resources. In some cases, you may even find a manufacturing date on the piece. If you have difficulty determining how old a piece is, seek help from a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A console desk is a high, narrow table called a console table that can double as a desk. It is often used by people who work from home in a communal space, such as a hallway or a living room, as a workspace. Some console tables feature built-in storage, like drawers or shelves. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of console tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A kneehole desk refers to the type of desk that has a recessed, or “knee hole,” underneath between sets of drawers. The design leaves ample room for your legs when you are in a seated position. Shop a selection of antique kneehole desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bed desk — or lap desk — is a type of desk that is primarily designed for use in bed or for other similar circumstances. It generally offers a flat work surface with enough room for a laptop, mouse and a notebook.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A peninsula desk is a two-sided desk, with each side designed with one long drawer. This functional desk makes working with a partner easy. You can shop a collection of peninsula desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A hutch is a set of cabinets or shelves placed on top of a desk. Hutches can also be found on counters, drawers, and even cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A desk tray is a storage solution used to tidy up desktop work areas. Normally, they are flat rectangular trays with raised sides, and their proportions make them ideal for storing stacked papers. Some trays have more than one tier to separate incoming and outgoing paperwork. You'll find a variety of antique and vintage desk trays on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A waterfall desk is a desk that features rounded corners. This term comes from the idea that this stylistic feature makes it seem as if the lines of the desk flow like a waterfall. The waterfall style emerged during the 1930s and 40s. Find a range of waterfall desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    An executive desk is a desk often found in the offices of C-suite executives and other professionals. Compared to a standard writing desk, an executive desk is typically larger. Many feature ornate details and/or rare materials, like exotic hardwoods. Although designs vary, most executive desks have a pedestal design with a center space that provides legroom positioned between stacked drawers. Find a diverse assortment of desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A modular desk is one composed of components. Unlike a standard desk that consists of a single piece, a modular desk features pieces that you can mix and match to create your own custom workspace. For example, a maker may offer a variety of desktops, pedestals and storage units, such as filing drawers, open shelves and specialized shelving for computer towers and peripherals. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A skinny desk is sometimes called a writing desk. The name comes from the fact that the smaller desktop provides enough space for writing but doesn’t offer much extra room for storage or a computer. Shop a range of writing desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A secretary desk works with the help of hinges that secure the writing surface to the rest of the piece. To use one, you simply pull down on the wooden door to open the hinge and lower the writing surface. Return the desk to its closed position by lifting the writing surface up. You'll find a selection of secretary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The best desk lamp is a matter of preference — the right fixture can help you work more efficiently while also reducing eye strain. LED desk lamps in the 2700K to 4500K color temperature range often provide a warm and pleasing light under which to work. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and modern desk lamps from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.