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Important Desk in wood and glass by Melchiorre Bega (Attr.), Italy, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega, Gio Ponti
Located in Argelato, BO
Melchiorre Bega (1898-1976), attributed to Desk Cherry, glass, rubber and brass Model created
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Important desk lamp with flexible base 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Pretty large desk lamp with flexible arm which allows 360° orientation of the light. Light cover
Category

Vintage 1960s French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

Important desk lamp with flexible base 1960.
Important desk lamp with flexible base 1960.
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 5.91 in
Ole Wanscher Freestanding Desk in Rosewood Made by A.J. Iversen, Copenhagen 1959
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important desk designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured at master cabinetmaker A.J
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Jacques Adnet Desk
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare and important desk by Jacques Adnet wrapped in black leather with signature saddle stitching
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Vintage 1950s French Desks

Materials

Leather, Acrylic, Walnut

Jacques Adnet Desk
Jacques Adnet Desk
H 29.75 in W 67.75 in D 29.75 in
Arnold Madsen Club Legged Desk / Table in Beech, Scandinavian Modern, 1940s
By Philip Arctander, Arnold Madsen
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important desk attributed to Danish designer Arnold Madsen. The club-shaped legs are made
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech

Franco Albini for Poggi Model 840 Stadera Desk
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and important desk model Stadera designed by Franco Albini for the Poggi manufacture, in 1959
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini for Poggi Model 840 Stadera Desk
Franco Albini for Poggi Model 840 Stadera Desk
H 29.34 in W 56.3 in D 32.68 in
French Futurist / Mid-Century Modern Trapezoid Desk by Alain Marcoz, circa 1956
By Alain Marcoz
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important desk by French avant-garde architect Alain Marcoz; the piece was hand made for
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Mahogany Double Sided Desk of French origin
Located in Cesena, FC
Large double-sided desk in mahogany in the center of the room important desk in mahogany from the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks

Materials

Brass

Impressive Victorian Banded Agate Seal
Located in Riverdale, NY
used as an important desk piece to afix wax seals onto paperwork. This piece has never been carved with
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Antique 1870s British Late Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate

Impressive Victorian Banded Agate Seal
Impressive Victorian Banded Agate Seal
H 4.5 in W 2.5 in D 1.75 in
Late 19th Century Table, Writing Desk, Hand Carved Walnut, Testolini & Salviati
By Testolini & Salviati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
important desk is all in solid walnut, with a veneered top. Neoclassical legs with 4 lions carved to
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Walnut

Table Desk Writing Home Office Orange Onyx Mirror Steel Contemporary Collectible
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Bangles Desk' is an important desk with structure in mirror polished stainless steel and top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Onyx, Stainless Steel

After RJ Horner Gold Giltwood Griffon Hardwood Double Sided Desk Writing Table
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in GB
modelled after RJ Horner who’s works include some of the most substantial and important desks ever crafted
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20th Century English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Giltwood

Desk Table Home Office Pink Onyx Mirror Polished Steel Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Bangles Desk' is an important desk with structure in mirror polished stainless steel and top
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Onyx, Stainless Steel

An Important Regency Burr Oak Partners Desk
Located in Dublin, GB
An Important Regency Burr Oak Writing Table The rectangular top with a thick band of burr oak and
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Antique 1820s Italian Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Table Desk Writing Home Office Pink Onyx Gold Mirror Steel Modern Collectible
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The table 'Bangles Desk Gold' is an important desk with structure in mirror polished stainless
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Onyx, Stainless Steel

Table Desk Writing Home Office Grey Marble Top Mirror Steel Modern Collectible
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The table 'Gallio' is an important desk with structure in mirror polished stainless steel and top
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Important Rectangular Desk Table, Finely Inlaid in Various Woods
Located in Alba, IT
Important rectangular desk table, finely inlaid in various woods. The table top is made up of
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Oversize Large Important Vladimir Kagan Art Deco Executive Desk
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual rare Vladimir Kagan Art Deco style executive desk. Desk is equipped with space lights
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lucite, Hardwood, Leather

Important French Brass Inlaid Paint Decorated Rolltop Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The lock of this desk is stamped with the crossed key logo of Vachette Freres, which only made
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Important Italian Angiolo Barbetti Firenze Antique Cherub Desk Library Table
By Angiolo Barbetti
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and extremely important hand carved walnut fully
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Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Tilting desk lamp in chrome metal by Marina Malabotti 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Important desk lamp in brushed steel with arm and removable head, on spherical base. Ovoid-shaped
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Important Vintage Pierre Chapo Desk, Model B40, in Solid Elm, 1980
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Really large desk design by Pierre Chapo and produced in 1980. This desk B40 is made in solid Elm
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

A very fine and rare 18th desk by Important Parisian ebeniste Pierre Migeon
By Pierre Migeon
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine and rare 18th century Secretaire desk by Pierre Migeon Sr. . A family of Important
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Porcelain, Mahogany, Walnut

Rare Important French Art Deco Mahagony Ladies Vanity Writing Desk Circa 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Writing Desk with 5 Drawers. Circa 1920's. The Rounded Rectangular Top with an Ormolu Banding, Bronze
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Important Modernist Prototype Desk & Chair by U.A.M. Attributed to Le Corbusier
By Union Des Artistes Modernes, Robert Mallet-Stevens
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

Important Original Edward & Roberts Restored Chinese Thomas Chippendale Desk
By Edward & Roberts, Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
, exceptionally rare and very fine, fully restored Edward & Roberts stamped, Chinese Chippendale desk The firm
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Important and Rare Joseph Bertin - Milan - Ebene Desk 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Joseph Bertin - Milan - Ebene Desk 19th Century Magnificent ebene desk by the cabinetmaker Joseph
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Desks

Materials

Wood

IMPORTANT ANTiQUE GABRIELD VIARDOT 1830-1906 ATTRIUBTED JAPONISME PEARL DESK
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in GB
important, museum quality Gabriel Viardot 1830-1906 attributed writing desk with sublime mother of pearl
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Oak

Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
, no. 119). With its confection of designs and motifs, the marquetry on this important desk
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
H 37.41 in W 87.8 in D 43.31 in
Important Art Deco Presidential Desk - André Domin And Marcel Genevriere - Maiso
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in BARSAC, FR
desk in presidential format in thuja burl veneer designed by André DOMIN and Marcel GENEVRIERE, the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Wood

Art Deco French Portoro Marble Desk Set
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Original and important
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

Art Deco French Portoro Marble Desk Set
Art Deco French Portoro Marble Desk Set
H 3.94 in W 13.78 in D 8.27 in
Frits Spanjaard Important Asymmetrical Desk in Oak and Macassar Ebony, 1932
By Frits Spanjaard
Located in The Hague, NL
considered as an important example of the Haagse School (The Hague School) style. The desk has four large
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Desks

Materials

Macassar, Oak

Important Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Desk and Chair, Bookcase & Filing Cabinet
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Lisse, NL
makes it even more astonishing is its condition. Apart from the leather on the back of the original desk
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Important Filipine Table of the 17th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Important FilipineIndo-Portuguese table of the 17th century, in Brazilian rosewood, with two
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Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Important Filipine Table of the 17th Century
Important Filipine Table of the 17th Century
H 33.86 in W 52.37 in D 32.29 in
Important 1939 Walnut Art Deco Modern "Dashboard" Desk by Alexis De Sakhnoffsky
By Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky
Located in Lafayette, IN
If it appears this 1930s Art Moderne desk has a dashboard, that's by design... The design of
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

An Important George III Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine mahogany writing table made in England in the French taste would have been for only the most current and fashionable people of the time. The table has a serpentine top...
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

Rare And Important Antique English Georgian Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
C. 1760-1780. An early and exceptional Antique writing table, English and likely Irish. With a flame mahogany banded top over a shaped apron with a single drawer. With fine openwork...
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Important Napoleon III Vase, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Napoleon III Vase, 19th century A black marble casette with bronze mounts in the shape of
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble

Important Napoleon III Vase, 19th Century
Important Napoleon III Vase, 19th Century
H 17.72 in W 13 in D 7.88 in
Woa Desk
Located in POLOP, ES
is important. Furthermore, these decisions are not purely aesthetic, my products are endowed with
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Woa Desk
Woa Desk
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
the Colonel desk
By Diederik Schneemann
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
The Colonel desk is made with thousands of cigar bands, all originating from personal collections
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

the Colonel desk
the Colonel desk
H 31.5 in W 96.86 in D 37.41 in
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Napoleon III lion inkwell, 19th century In veined yellow Siena marble, centered with a
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Office inkwell in Siena yellow marble and bronze Napoleon III 19th century 34cm x 20cm Very good condition.
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble

Antique Cylinder Front Desk
Located in Naples, FL
-quality materials and is perfect for use as a writing desk or for storing important documents. The desk
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Antique Late 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Oak

Antique Cylinder Front Desk
Antique Cylinder Front Desk
H 46 in W 46 in D 22 in
Antique Widdicomb Desk Chippendale
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Antique Widdicomb Chippendale Desk Made
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Early 20th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Widdicomb Desk Chippendale
Antique Widdicomb Desk Chippendale
H 29 in W 42 in D 23 in
Important Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table in the Manner of George Smith
By Charles Norman, George Smith
Located in Benington, Herts
A highly Important, Early Regency period mahogany, ebonised and parcel-gilt partners writing table
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Antique 1810s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

Important Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Attributed to G. Durand, France, Circa 1880
By Gervais Durand
Located in PARIS, FR
Large veneered wood flat desk attributed to G. Durand, opening with three frieze drawers. Mounted
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Rosewood desk by Torbjørn Afda
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in PARIS, FR
A unique and typical design by Torbjorn Afdal, considered one of the most important Scandinavian
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Palisander

Rosewood desk by Torbjørn Afda
Rosewood desk by Torbjørn Afda
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 28.35 in
Important French Table Clock, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Important table clock 19th century French, in marble and relieved bronze and golden enameled
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Important French Table Clock, 19th Century
Important French Table Clock, 19th Century
H 27.96 in W 20.87 in D 9.45 in
Cloud Desk by Francesco Profili
Located in Geneve, CH
Cloud Desk by Francesco Profili Dimensions: W 150 x D 50 x H 78 cm Materials: Multilayer and MDF
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Cloud Desk by Francesco Profili
Cloud Desk by Francesco Profili
H 30.71 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in
Modern 3 Drawer Executive Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
them but the desk can be made in any wood that is available to me that I can source. Important note
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern 3 Drawer Executive Desk
Modern 3 Drawer Executive Desk
H 30 in W 48 in D 24 in
Important Garniture French, Late 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Garniture French, late 19th century in gilded bronze and red marble, composed of: clock and two five-light candelabra. Watch with enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Clock machi...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Important Garniture French, Late 19th Century
Important Garniture French, Late 19th Century
H 26.78 in W 11.03 in D 9.45 in
French Partners Desk Louis XV
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A French Louis XV Style Partners Desk with
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Partners Desk Louis XV
French Partners Desk Louis XV
H 32 in W 69 in D 35 in
Mais, Desk by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Mais - Desk by Alva Design Materials: Wood, MDF, Formica, Leather details Dimensions: 190 x 87 x 74
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2010s Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mais, Desk by Alva Design
Mais, Desk by Alva Design
H 29.14 in W 34.26 in D 74.81 in
Early Vladimir Kagan Custom Order Desk
By Grosfeld House, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
A early Vladimir Kagan custom order desk made by Grosfeld House. Incredibly well crafted. A fine
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Wood

Early Vladimir Kagan Custom Order Desk
Early Vladimir Kagan Custom Order Desk
H 28.63 in W 60 in D 26 in
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Desk, 1940s, Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara desk, Domus Academica student house, 1940s. Birch with painted table top
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Paint

Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Desk, 1940s, Finland
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Desk, 1940s, Finland
H 28.94 in W 47.25 in D 29.53 in
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Biedermeier Year 1847 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. If you are
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Antique 1840s French Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
H 48.04 in W 19.69 in D 55.12 in
Desk by Herbert Hirche, circa 1967
By Herbert Hirche
Located in Brussels, BE
Wonderfull minimalist desk By Herbert Hirche, manufactured by Christian Holzäpfel in 1967. Original
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Desk by Herbert Hirche, circa 1967
Desk by Herbert Hirche, circa 1967
H 29.34 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Sanyas et Popot Art Deco Desk
By Sanyas et Popot
Located in New York, NY
An important Art Deco desk. Designed by Sanyas et Popot, Paris. Macassar with original patinated
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Sanyas et Popot Art Deco Desk
Sanyas et Popot Art Deco Desk
H 29.5 in W 71.5 in D 33.25 in
Rare and Important Sheraton Painted Satinwood Cheveret
Located in Montreal, QC
A rare and important Sheraton period painted satinwood cheveret in original finish and with
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Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Desks

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century American Birdseye Maple Desk
Located in New York, NY
. This is a rare important American 19th century desk in original condition having a glorious amber
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Antique 1860s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple

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Important Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal important desk for your home. Each important desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are many kinds of the important desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An important desk made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Gio Ponti, Philippe Jean and Quizille Lemcine each produced at least one beautiful important desk that is worth considering.

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Prices for an important desk start at $1 and top out at $350,000 with the average selling for $14,813.