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Early 20th Spanish Desk with Lyre Legs and Carved Edges on Top
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th Spanish desk with lyre legs and carved edges on top An 20th century Spanish Baroque
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20th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

True White Ancient 200 year Walnut Waterfall Live Edge Writing Desk Contemporary
Located in København N, DK
, which makes the product ever-living and also completely waterproof. Also tables are completed with a
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...

Materials

Steel

KITA LIVING Frame Table - Square
By İsmail Dağlı, Gökhan Eryaman
Located in Bomonti, TR
wood, it defines a sculptural structure with solid round legs and a square table top with soft edges
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2010s Turkish Japonisme Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Plywood

KITA LIVING Frame Table - Square
KITA LIVING Frame Table - Square
H 29.53 in W 35.83 in D 30.71 in
Art Deco Desk
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
1930’s with dovetail joints to each drawer and stepped detailing to the desk top edges. Our restorer
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Desk
Art Deco Desk
H 30.08 in W 47.8 in D 23.9 in
Heywood-Wakefield Writing Desk
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky
Located in Trenton, NJ
Invite mid-century charm into your workspace with this Heywood Wakefield Desk, a highly sought and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Heywood-Wakefield Writing Desk
Heywood-Wakefield Writing Desk
H 30 in W 50 in D 24 in
Hayche HOS Desk - Oak & White, UK
Located in Liverpool, GB
. Created with the dynamic demands of modern living in mind, the HOS Desk addresses the burgeoning
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2010s British Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Hayche HOS Desk - Oak & White, UK
Hayche HOS Desk - Oak & White, UK
No Reserve
H 56.7 in W 59.85 in D 27.96 in
White Swedish Gustavian Wall Table and Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
of compact living where one item has multiple uses. This table has a folding tabletop and works well
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

White Swedish Gustavian Wall Table and Desk
White Swedish Gustavian Wall Table and Desk
H 31.11 in W 46.46 in D 45.67 in
Midcentury Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
piece is perfect for the living room or home office and can be used as desk, storage cabinet, dresser or
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Chinese Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
, complemented by brass accents, this desk is a masterpiece of art and functionality. Ideal for studies or living
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Ban Curved Steel and Maple Wood Desk by Autonomous Furniture
By Kirk Van Ludwig, Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
Introducing the Ban Desk by Autonomous Furniture, where timeless elegance meets industrial edge
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2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash, Oak, Walnut

Molteni&C D.847.1 Ash Wood Desk by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Molteni & C
Located in Boston, MA
living space with all its original detailing such as brass feet, which are hallmarks of Ponti's work. The
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Molteni&C D.847.1 Ash Wood Desk by Gio Ponti
Molteni&C D.847.1 Ash Wood Desk by Gio Ponti
H 30.88 in W 52.75 in D 15.75 in
20th Century Wood Louis XV Style French Writing Desk, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
). Fabulously furnished living room or study desk supported by four solid legs with bronze clawed ball feet (see
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Hayche HOS Desk, Oak & White, United Kingdom, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
. Created with the dynamic demands of modern living in mind, the HOS Desk addresses the burgeoning
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2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
LC16 desk by Le Corbusier for Cassina. Working closely with the Fondatiòn Le Corbusier and
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Lacquered Wood Italian Louis XVI Style Writing Desk, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
wear. Desk for living room or studio, also ideal for professional use, for antique dealers and interior
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Inlaid Wood French Louis XVI Style Napoleon III Era Writing Desk
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the second half of the 19th century. Napoleon III furniture in Louis XVI
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Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Canvas

English 19th Century Oak Desk with Ebonized Accents and Gilded Greek Key Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak desk from the 19th century with ebonized accents, carved floral motifs and Greek Key
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Louis XIII Style Barley Twist Desk with Green Leather Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
living room, this lovely French desk will bring a refined touch to any decor. It's a fine showcase of
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

French Louis XV Style Leather Top and Brass Mounted Desk in the Manner of Baker
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 30in W: 49in D: 24 1/2in This French Louis XV Style Leather Top Desk In The Manner
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique La
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, in a library giving you the freedom to move around with your portable desk, a living room with some
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Twelve 19th Century Painted and Gilt Metal Desk Accessories
Located in London, GB
In a time of computers and technology, this antique desk set harks back to a more romantic period
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

"Simone" Leather Desk Blotter Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Simone" is a leather desk blotter, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian quality mahogany brass inlaid desk clock by Dent London having a quality
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Other

Relide Mid-Century Modern Brass Desk Sized Quartz World Clock
By Relide Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern desk clock. A detailed world clock originally manufactured by Hampton
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Edwardian 1910 Swiss Easel Back Desk Table Clock In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian miniature travel clock. Very beautiful antique desk-table clock, created in Geneva
Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Restored Mid-Century Modern Writers Desk in Walnut with Leather Top, USA, 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
that features a genuine leather desk top as well as a custom-milled edge banding cut from a solid slab
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mexique High Table PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
table is extra thick and is available in solid wood; the edges reveal a rounded profile. Completing the
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French 1790s Louis XV Style Walnut and Elm Writing Table with Single Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
rectangular planked top with beveled edges and serpentine front, sitting above an exquisite apron, beautifully
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm, Walnut

Functional Art 'Slv Table' by Lionel Jadot, Belgium, 2021
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
presented 'Anthropocene Adhocism Living Room' a solo by Lionel Jadot. Anthropocene Adhocism Living Room
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2010s Belgian Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison du Brésil Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
finish natural oak, with solid wood edge. This model has 4 thermoformed plastic trays in lacquered matt
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison du Brésil Table by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
natural oak, with solid wood edge. This model has 4 thermoformed plastic trays in lacquered matt finish
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

"Astuccio" Leather Case Designed by Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
inside and the other for the outside. Strong thickness, raw edges, dyed edges, contrasting stitching
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

"Antonio" Leather Pencil Holder Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
few pleats held together by hand stitching: the object has taken shape. Strong thickness, raw edges
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

"Italo" Leather In and Out Tray Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, dyed edges, contrasting stitching: the details of craftsmanship. Leather, robust and soft, which
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

"Proust" Leather Mouse Pad Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
" Two hides together, two different colors. Strong thickness, live cutting, dyed edges. Leather
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Austria 1910 Edwardian Guilloché Enamel Miniature Boudoir Clock In .950 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian miniature boudoir desk clock, designed by Richard Silverer. An exceptional boudoir
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

A pedestal in black Belgian marble and red Verona marble with clock, Russia 1890
Located in Milan, IT
ormolue dial, opening glass, with edges decorated with pearls and ovals, in the centre, fretwork and
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble

French 19th century Empire st. Gris st. Anne, Carrara marble, and Ormolu clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
front panel. The Ormolu clock is encased within a pierced scrolling edge around the enameled dial with
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Rare c.1630 Augsburg Quarter-Striking Table Clock by Samuel Haug.
Located in Greenlawn, NY
indicated by Roman numerals around the outside edge and the second 12 hours indicated by Arabic numbers
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Antique 17th Century German Other Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Neo-Classical Period Marble, Ormolu, & Bronze Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ormolu socle with a foliate decorated bottom edge and mottled upper band. The urn shaped clock is
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Belle Epoque Period Bronze And Ormolu Annual Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
pedestal with an Ormolu berried laurel vine edge around its base while supported by Ormolu snail shell feet
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Great Wheel Skeleton Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
rare combination of the pin-wheel escapement and knife-edge suspension allow for a longer, more
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Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Great Wheel Skeleton Clock
French Great Wheel Skeleton Clock
H 18.5 in W 12 in D 5 in
19th Century Regulator by Tarault Jeune, Precision Portal Clock, Paris, c. 1825
Located in Greven, DE
precisely defined on the cutting edge, allows the most accurate calculations to be made for gear correction
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Antique 1820s French Restauration Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Austrian Hand Painted Porcelain Miniature Long Holster Clock New Haven
By New Haven Clock Company
Located in Gardena, CA
on the lower edge, worn enamel or polished off on the upper right edge (photo).
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Antique 19th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Burmantofts Faience Mantle Clock with Winged Horse
By Burmantofts Pottery
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
fritting and chipping around the lower edge of the clock with some surface corrosion around the brass mount
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Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Faience

Burmantofts Faience Mantle Clock with Winged Horse
Burmantofts Faience Mantle Clock with Winged Horse
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H 10.63 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in
Fine Gilt-Bronze & Rouge Griotte Marble Table Clock - François Linke Index No 86
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, a mask and fan, on an oval bead-edged marble plinth with recessed panels mounted with fruiting vines
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Edwardian 1905 Neo Classic Guilloché Enamel Miniature Boudoir Clock 925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian miniature boudoir desk clock. Beautiful miniature desk clock, made in Switzerland
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Green Leather Folding Eight Day Travel Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
. Although originally conceived as a travel or bedside table clock it would make a perfect desk clock for the
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Nickel

Nomon Puntero Table Clock By Andres Martinez
By ANDRÉS MARTÍNEZ
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the needle only has the edge so it can be seen through them. The Nomon L pointer clock in red can
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Burmantofts Faience Foliate Design Yellow Glazed Art Pottery Mantle Clock
By Burmantofts Pottery
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
small chip and some glaze fritting to the front edge. The clock mechanism has not been tested but
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Antique 1890s English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Faience

Art Deco Chrome 8 Day Clock , By 'Smiths' , England, c1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
related colour deterioration around the edge but we don't feel this is too distracting to be a negative
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Large Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Bracket Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Victorian carved oak bracket clock with an eight day chiming movement, bevelled edged
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Oak

Vintage French gilt Brass, Glass and Enamel Zodiac Astrology Themed Clock
By Hour Lavigne
Located in Leesburg, VA
along the edges and corners.
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Art Deco Eight Day French Mantle Clock, c1930
Located in Devon, England
ebonised casing. The protruding stepped fins to the side of the case gives the edge to the overall
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Cristalleries Schneider Mid-Century Modern Crystal Table Clock
By Schneider Glass
Located in Mexico City, MX
dial with golden brass edge, Roman numbers and sword-shaped hands. Mechanical movement.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Early 20th Century Stylish Brass Table Clock in Amsterdamse School Style
Located in Doornspijk, NL
curvature. The edges of both the foot and the clock face meander cheerfully. The hours are indicated by a
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Early 20th Century Dutch Jugendstil Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Fine 19th Century Clock Set Garniture by Jacob Petit
By Jacob Petit
Located in London, GB
gardners adorn the foot of the clock. The clock and its matching vases with their lattie-edged rims rest on
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Gold, Gemstone, and Enamel Table Clock in the Manner of Fabergé
By Karl Fabergé
Located in London, GB
, the exterior edge bounded by yellow gold inset with a strip of white enamel. The surface of the clock
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20th Century Russian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Huge Antique French Clock, Cherubs Carrying Time by Carrier
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
to the edges. The dial is also in excellent condition with no damage. Complete with bell and a
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

Vintage 19th Century Enamel/Silver Austrian Clock
Located in Bronx, NY
alone, I am selling it "as is". The edge of the silver platform bears two small silver punch marks
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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Living Edge Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal living edge desk for your home. A living edge desk — often made from metal, aluminum and brass — can elevate any home. Find 3 options for an antique or vintage living edge desk now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a living edge desk — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each living edge desk bearing Modern, Art Deco or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. Antonio Citterio, Flos and Fallen Furniture each produced at least one beautiful living edge desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Living Edge Desk?

A living edge desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $544, while the lowest priced sells for $421 and the highest can go for as much as $2,600.
Questions About Living Edge Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A live-edge desk is a desk in which the original gnarled shape of the edge of a tree beneath its bark is not sawed off, but it is preserved carefully for a raw look. Unlike traditionally finished desks, a live-edge desk brings the natural lines of the tree into the living space, creating the illusion of being outside within. Find a variety of live-edge desks on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Live edge or natural edge furniture incorporates the natural edge of the wood into the piece. This may mean that the artist even leaves the natural cracks, or they might fill them in with resin. Because the pieces are unique and in high demand, the pieces can be more expensive than other wooden furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A live edge bench is a piece of furniture that features a live edge seat. This means that the top is a slab of wood that shows off the edges of the tree trunk, allowing you to admire its natural patterns and imperfections. Find a collection of live edge benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A live edge table is a table where the natural, organic edge of a tree beneath its bark is not shaved off to create a straight edge.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A live-edge table is a table that sees the actual gnarled shape of the edge of a tree on at least one side of the structure. This kind of table preserves the forest's natural beauty — impurities in the wood are retained, and the tree's edges are left undisturbed for at least part of the table. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary live-edge tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Live edge wood means wood where the natural organic edge of a tree beneath its bark is not shaved off to create a straight edge.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The best finish for a live edge table varies. Live edge tables can be treated with a number of finishes. Clear-oil finishes topped with polyurethane, lacquer, or shellac accentuate the wood’s natural grain and texture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Old-growth redwood, as it is the most stable, is one of the most popular woods used for live edge tables. Black walnut, cherry and oak are also great live-edge options. You can shop a collection of live-edge furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.