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Hug Desk

"Brenne" Bean-shaped Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
hugs the body, making it multifunctional and beautiful to use as a desk, console, or vanity.
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2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

mirror top arched writing desk, vanity, or console table with gray upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
arched writing desk with mirror top clad in faux leather with matching mirror top pedestal I'm
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Late 20th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Mirror

19th Century French Renaissance Hand-Carved Wall Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Hand-Carved Wall Desk is a remarkable testament to the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks

Materials

Oak

Joy Collection, Steel Organizer Duo
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
creativity. It needs daily hugs, which flood life with energy and turn challenges into ideas. Without the
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist More Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Joy Collection, Steel Organizer Duo
Joy Collection, Steel Organizer Duo
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H 6.3 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Joy Collection, Steel Organizer Trio
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
creativity. It needs daily hugs, which flood life with energy and turn challenges into ideas. Without the
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist More Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Joy Collection, Steel Organizer Trio
Joy Collection, Steel Organizer Trio
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H 3.55 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Alfredo Castellani Att., Bronze & Marble Paperknife, ca. 1880s
Located in New York, NY
. In fact, the hugging arms are designed for the thumb of the right hand and precisely calculated to
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Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Letter Openers

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Bronze

Joy Collection, Steel Desk Basket
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
creativity. It needs daily hugs, which flood life with energy and turn challenges into ideas. Without the
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Barware

Materials

Steel

Joy Collection, Steel Desk Basket
Joy Collection, Steel Desk Basket
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H 4.34 in W 27.56 in D 9.85 in
Writing Desk ‘Landscape’ by Frédérique Domergue, Limited Edition
By Frédérique Domergue
Located in PARIS, FR
This writing desk is fully clad in titanium, except for the storage space whose two small
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2010s French Sideboards

Materials

Bronze, Zinc, Metal

Modern Steel + Wood Occasional Chair
By M. Singer & Sons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Sits comfortable with a little bounce on the seat and the backrest hugging the bottom back to sit erect
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Located in London, GB
Inspired by art deco stepped motifs and with its form-hugging curved back, the Two-Step is a
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Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Two Step Chair by Sister by Studio Ashby
Two Step Chair by Sister by Studio Ashby
H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 19.3 in
1880s French Napoleon III Green Velvet Reading Chair
Located in Buchanan, NY
its petite size lends it an unexpected sense of charm. It hugs the body perfectly to ensure effortless
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Armchairs

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Upholstery

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"Brenne" Bean-shaped Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
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Located in Spokane Valley, WA
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By Bruno Zach
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Hug Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic hug desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and fabric, every hug desk was constructed with great care. There are 4 variations of the antique or vintage hug desk you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the hug desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A hug desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made hug desk over the years, but those crafted by Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi and Frédérique Domergue are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Hug Desk?

A hug desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,345, while the lowest priced sells for $975 and the highest can go for as much as $10,707.