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Jean Prouve Compass Desk

Jean Prouvé Compass Direction Desk Limited RAW Steel and Natural Oak by Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
Jean Prouvé Compass direction desk in natural oak and clear lacquered steel for Vitra. Originally
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Compass desk designed by Jean Prouve and produced by Vitra in 1953
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Ravenna, IT
Scrivania di direzione Compass disegnata da Jean Prouvé e prodotta da Vitra nel 1953. L’iconico
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Compass Table by Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Compass Table by Jean Prouvé, c. 1950's, France L 47.25" x W 30.75" x H 27.75" FDV11559 *Wear
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Compass Table by Jean Prouvé
Compass Table by Jean Prouvé
$35,000
H 27.75 in W 47.25 in D 30.75 in

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"Compass" Desk, Curved Tabletop with Drawers by Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Brussels, BE
"Compass" desk, curved tabletop with drawers Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) Manufactured by Les Ateliers
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Jean Prouve Compass Desk
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Compass desk designed by Jean Prouvé in 1953, produced in 1955 for the internationale Universite
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Jean Prouve Compass Desk
Jean Prouve Compass Desk
H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 25.99 in
Jean Prouve Compass Desk
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Culver City, CA
Stunning example of the iconic Compas desk, manufactured by Ateliers Jean Prouve circa 1953
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Jean Prouve Compass Desk
Jean Prouve Compass Desk
H 28.5 in W 63 in D 27.75 in
Jean Prouvé Compass Direction Desk Limited RAW Steel and Natural Oak by Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
Jean Prouvé Compass direction desk in natural oak and clear lacquered steel for Vitra. Originally
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Vintage 1930s French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Jean Prouve Compass school desk for Ateliers Jean Prouve
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Important double school desk type ‘Compass’ No.850 designed by Jean Prouve (1901-1984) for Ateliers
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Vintage 1950s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Compass Desk by Jean Prouve
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Early Compass desk by Jean Prouve. Two file drawers that can be attached. Top and paint all
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20th Century French Desks

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Iron

Compass Desk by Jean Prouve
Compass Desk by Jean Prouve
H 28.5 in W 62.5 in D 27.5 in
Compass Desk by Jean Prouve
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stamford, CT
Compass desk design by Jean Prouve in 1953. Produced in 1955 for the Cite Internationale
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Steel

Compass Desk by Jean Prouve
Compass Desk by Jean Prouve
H 28.75 in W 55 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Prouve Inspired Writing Desk with Compass Legs by Marko
By Marko, Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve inspired writing desk by Marko. The desk has a formica top, blue compass legs and one side
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Jean Prouve Compass Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great Jean Prouve Compass desk. It has light gray drawers and black legs.
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Vintage 1940s French Desks

Jean Prouve Compass Desk
Jean Prouve Compass Desk
H 28 in W 63 in D 28 in
Jean Prouve "Compass Desk"
Located in Southampton, NY
Rare all original Jean Prouve "Compass Desk". Has original writing surface and rare Charlotte
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Vintage 1950s French Desks

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Iron

Jean Prouve "Compass Desk"
Jean Prouve "Compass Desk"
H 29 in W 55 in D 26 in
Rare Jean Prouve Compass Desk
Located in Southampton, NY
Jean Prouve "Compass Desk" For City University - Antony. Very rare original red soft writing
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Jean Prouve Compass Desk
Located in Southampton, NY
Very rare Prouve Compass desk, for City University - Antony. It has original red soft writing
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Jean Prouve Compass Desk
Jean Prouve Compass Desk
H 28 in Dm 47.5 in
Jean Prouve Compass Desk
Located in Southampton, NY
Prouve "Compas Desk" for College de la Cite in Paris. All original, top has been resurfaced.
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Jean Prouve Compass Desk
Jean Prouve Compass Desk
H 28.5 in Dm 48 in
JEAN PROUVE COMPASS DESK / TABLE
Located in New York, NY
Jean Prouve Compass table/desk.Oak top with red enameled legs.
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Vintage 1940s French Tables

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Metal

JEAN PROUVE COMPASS DESK / TABLE
JEAN PROUVE COMPASS DESK / TABLE
H 28.5 in W 47.5 in D 31 in
Jean Prouve Curved Compass Desk, Ateliers Jean Prouve, France, 1953
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Prouve's curved compass desk produced by ateliers Jean Prouve, For Steph Simon.
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Jean Prouvé 'Antony' Compass Desk, 1955
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful compass desk made for "Cité Universitaire of Antony," Manufactured by Les Ateliers Jean
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Jean Prouvé 'Antony' Compass Desk, 1955
Jean Prouvé 'Antony' Compass Desk, 1955
H 28.94 in W 54.93 in D 25.99 in
"Compass" desk with tube legs, 1955 by Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Paris, FR
"Compass" desk with tube legs, 1955 Bent sheet steel, steel tube and laminated wood 73 x 140 x 66
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

" Compass" desk by Jean Prouve
Located in New York, NY
" Compass" writing desk in wood with laminated writing surface in grey with steel base and legs
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

" Compass" desk by Jean Prouve
" Compass" desk by Jean Prouve
H 28 in W 47 in D 24.5 in
Workshop "Compas" Curved Desk Jean Prouvé, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Lyon, FR
Workshop compass desk Jean Prouvé large model office rectangular tray in black laminate with a
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Rare Large Compass Desk w/ Original Drawers by Jean Prouve
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the rare, large version of the classic Prouve compass desk. It is completely original and
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

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Jean Prouve Compass Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the jean prouve compass desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and steel, every jean prouve compass desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect jean prouve compass desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each jean prouve compass desk bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one jean prouve compass desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jean Prouvé produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Jean Prouve Compass Desk?

The average selling price for a jean prouve compass desk at 1stDibs is $17,500, while they’re typically $3,501 on the low end and $82,703 for the highest priced.