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Minerva Desk

Buschman “Minerva” German Horizontal Table Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
regulation. A silver figure of Minerva, Roman goddess of war and wisdom, centers the Roman numeral-engraved
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Antique 17th Century German Renaissance Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver

1960s Minerva Executive Swivel Chair in Leather & Rosewood by Torbjorn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal, Finn Juhl, Bruksbo
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A rare 1960s "Minerva" executive swivel chair in leather and rosewood by Torbjorn Afdal for
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Minerva Desk
By FBC London
Located in London, GB
The Minerva desk has been named after the Roman Goddess of wisdom, poetry and the arts. The top has
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writi...

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Bronze

Minerva Desk
Minerva Desk
H 30 in W 63 in D 30 in

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Located in New Orleans, LA
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German Mother of Pearl Snuff Box
German Mother of Pearl Snuff Box
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Chinese Chippendale Tea Table
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Desk Clock by Cartier
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French Neoclassical Style Enamel, Onyx, and Gilt Bronze Pedestal Clock
Located in London, GB
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By Jean-Simon Deverberie
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By Christofle
Located in London, GB
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By James Fenton
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Elkington Silver Tea Caddy
Elkington Silver Tea Caddy
H 7.5 in W 6.63 in D 6.63 in
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By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
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Bronze

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Located in London, GB
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17th Century Obelisk-Shaped Table Clock
17th Century Obelisk-Shaped Table Clock
H 11.03 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Carved Giltwood and Green Marble Console Tables in the Italian Manner
By Morant & Co.
Located in London, GB
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Minerva Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic minerva desk available at 1stDibs. A minerva desk — often made from metal, ceramic and stainless steel — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a minerva desk, we have 6 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer minerva desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right minerva desk, those designed in Art Deco, Georgian and louis xv styles are of considerable interest. A well-made minerva desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Les First and Marchak are consistently popular.

How Much is a Minerva Desk?

Prices for a minerva desk start at $144 and top out at $34,509 with the average selling for $1,425.