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Koa Desk

Restored Post-War Hawaiian Koa Wood Desk W/ Rattan Border
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stacked Mahogany secretary desk with mahogany top and rattan accents, center drawer with four
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan

Koa Wood Letter Openers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice sculptural forms with a beautiful patina. Both are engraved "Kamaka Hawaii". The tips have some chips. Presents well. Great for collections and decor...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Letter Openers

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Wood

Koa Wood Letter Openers
Koa Wood Letter Openers
H 10 in W 1.5 in D 1 in
Koa California Studio Craft Filing Cabinet #2
By Jim Sweeney
Located in Oakland, CA
is handcrafted of solid Koa wood, and features two filing drawers with boldly exposed joinery on the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Koa California Studio Craft Filing Cabinet #1
By Jim Sweeney
Located in Oakland, CA
is handcrafted of solid Koa wood, and features two filing drawers with boldly exposed joinery on the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Pair of California Studio Craft Koa Filing Cabinets
By Jim Sweeney
Located in Oakland, CA
cabinets are handcrafted of solid Koa wood, and each features two filing drawers with boldly exposed
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Rare Johan Tapp for Gumps Desk
By Johan Tapp, Gumps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Johan Tapp designed this beautiful writing desk, constructed of Koa wood for San Francisco emporium
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare Johan Tapp for Gumps Desk
Rare Johan Tapp for Gumps Desk
H 31 in W 44 in D 28 in
Wood Mid-Century Modern Style Arezzo Desk with Floating Crystal Top
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Bosques de las Lomas, MX
This desk was inspired by the Mid-Century Modern style. It is made from Koa wood and has four
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Lou Hodges Curved Top Walnut Executive Desk for Creative Crafts w/ File Storage
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning crafted executive desk by renowned California craftsman Lou Hodges in walnut, oak and koa
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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Jim Sweeney Koa Desk
By Jim Sweeney
Located in Oakland, CA
California studio craft desk designed by Jim Sweeney Berkeley craftsman. The desk crafted of solid
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Hardwood

Jim Sweeney Koa Desk
Jim Sweeney Koa Desk
H 29.25 in W 70.5 in D 27.5 in
Jim Sweeney Padauk and Koa Desk No. 2
By Jim Sweeney
Located in Oakland, CA
California studio desk crafted of solid Padauk, Walnut and Koa wood on crossed legs with angled
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Jim Sweeney Padauk and Koa Desk No. 2
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H 28.75 in W 84 in D 29.5 in
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By Jim Sweeney
Located in Oakland, CA
Studio crafted desk of solid Koa with exposed joinery by Jim Sweeney.
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Studio Crafted Koa Wood Desk
Studio Crafted Koa Wood Desk
H 29 in W 101 in D 29.5 in
Jim Sweeney Koa and Walnut Desk No. 1
By Jim Sweeney
Located in Oakland, CA
California studio desk crafted of solid walnut and Koa wood on crossed legs and angled stretcher by
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Jim Sweeney Koa and Walnut Desk No. 1
Jim Sweeney Koa and Walnut Desk No. 1
H 29.25 in W 83.75 in D 30 in
Craftsman Studio Desk with Double Live-Edge Koa Wood Slabs, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 1970s Craftsman desk features a floating double live-edge top, three drawers on the
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables

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Koa Wood Desk by Johan Tapp for Gumps
By Johan Tapp
Located in Dorchester, MA
Johan Tapp created this beautiful writing desk for San Francisco emporium Gumps, who sold it as a
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Brass

Koa Wood Desk by Johan Tapp for Gumps
Koa Wood Desk by Johan Tapp for Gumps
H 30.25 in W 44.5 in D 29 in
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By Lou Hodges
Located in San Diego, CA
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Oakland, CA
Desk finely handcrafted of solid koa wood with rich grain on sculpted legs and floating top surface
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California Studio Handcrafted Koa Desk
H 27.38 in W 55 in D 27 in
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Located in Oakland, CA
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Located in Palm Springs, CA
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Modern Executive Studio Desk
Modern Executive Studio Desk
H 30.5 in W 84 in D 30 in
Vladimir Kagan, Boomerang Executive Desk and Cabinet, circa 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
An outstanding custom wing desk rendered in Koa wood and acrylic with patinated brass hardware
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Marin County Koa Desk
Marin County Koa Desk
H 30 in W 73 in D 33 in
Four-drawer Koa Desk by Jim Sweeney
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jim Sweeney was retain by Esprit in 1978 to build furniture for the employees. Dovetailed drawers
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Four-drawer Koa Desk by Jim Sweeney
Four-drawer Koa Desk by Jim Sweeney
H 29.5 in W 83 in D 29.5 in
Koa Wood Partners Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
Koa Wood, 6 Drawer Partners Desk
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Koa Wood Partners Desk
H 30 in W 61 in D 37 in
California craftsman koa wood desk by Dale Holub
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s custom desk for the Esprit offices by MIT graduate and Bay Area master craftsman Jim Sweeney
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Jim Sweeney Custom Studio Desk
H 29.5 in W 71 in D 29 in
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By Lou Hodges
Located in Cathedral City, CA
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Koa Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal koa desk for your home. A koa desk — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the koa desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each koa desk bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Jim Sweeney and Johan Tapp each produced at least one beautiful koa desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Koa Desk?

The average selling price for a koa desk at 1stDibs is $7,500, while they’re typically $5,600 on the low end and $16,000 for the highest priced.