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Desk, Vintage, Mahogany, Gilding, Book-Spine Form Drawers, History of England
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
I have never seen a desk like this before, it is really quirky, a great conversation piece.
Tan
Category
Vintage 1980s English Post-Modern Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Giltwood
H 31.11 in W 42.13 in D 26.78 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk by Paul McCobb, c1960s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time with this show-stopping vintage mid century walnut desk, artfully designed by the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
than spectacular. A desk like this will honestly look great in any mid-century modern, rustic or
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Mid Century Modern Model T333 desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno
Located in London, GB
manufacturing of modern furniture. The history of the company goes back to the early 1920s, when woodworker and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
"Xilte" Desk
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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
H 28.5 in W 54.75 in D 29.5 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Wenge Wood Organic-Shaped Boomerang Custom Desk, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This very rare organic-shaped desk comes from Netherlands and was manufactured during the 1960s. It
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wenge
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Xiitle Desk Small
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1970's Midcentury Modern Desk in Tubular Chrome & Wood Leaf by Geraldo Barros
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian Modern desk has a chromed tubular metal base with top and drawers in agglomerated
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
Woa Desk
Located in POLOP, ES
a strong symbology, based on the reading of symbols throughout history.
The purple color is a mix
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Heywood-Wakefield Writing Desk
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky
Located in Trenton, NJ
highly functional icon of vintage modern furniture. This desk, with its sleek curves and warm honeyed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Xitle Desk with 2 Drawers
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Florence Knoll-Inspired Executive Desk: Mid-Century Modern Elegance
By Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
those who appreciate the legacy of mid-century modern design, this Florence Knoll-inspired desk stands
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
1900s French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Step back into the quaint charm of the 1900s with this authentic French wooden desk. With its warm
Category
20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
bbpr ultrarare writing desk early
By Studio BBPR
Located in Medesano, IT
desk, painstakingly crafted from quality walnut, brass, and panels of wicker, boasts a long history of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Senufo Desk by Arno Declercq
By Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
objects with passion for design, atmosphere, history and craft. Arno grew up in a family with parents who
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Wow Desk by Alexandre Caldas
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Geneve, CH
Wow desk by Alexandre Caldas
Dimensions: W 170 x D 80 x H 76 cm
Materials: Solid walnut wood
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Wow Desk by Alexandre Caldas
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Geneve, CH
Wow desk by Alexandre Caldas
Dimensions: W 100 x D 80 x H 76 cm
Materials: Solid walnut wood and
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Roos Desk by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Roos desk by Atra Design
Dimensions: D 182.6 x W 78.1 x H 74.9 cm
Materials: walnut wood
Other
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mantis Desk by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Mantis desk by Atra Design
Dimensions: D 120 x W 80 x H 72 cm
Materials: walnut wood, steel
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
S3 Desk by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
S3 desk by Atra Design
Dimensions: D 213 x W 64 x H 77 cm
Materials: Taj Mahal marble, brass, oak
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Harrier 'Jump' Jet Tailplane Desk
Located in London, GB
successful V/STOL aircraft in history, and the most effective modern subsonic fighter.
Bentleys are Members
Category
Late 20th Century British Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Expertly Restored - American Modern Studio Craft Sculpted Walnut Executive Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American Modern Studio Craft sculpted walnut executive desk
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 29.5 in W 66 in D 30 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio Desk
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio B.B.P.R. for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, metal, vinyl, plastic, Italy, circa 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Rúna Oiled Walnut Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Rúna Oiled Walnut desk by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D130 x W65 x H74 cm
Material: Oiled solid
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rúna Smoked Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Rúna Smoked Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D130 x W65 x H74 cm
Material: Smoked solid oak
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk and Library Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
piece of history.
Desk shows signs of age but is structurally solid.
Library chair fits
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
AES Emperador Marble Contemporary Desk, Jan Garncarek
By Jan Garncarek
Located in Geneve, CH
AES Emperador marble contemporary desk, Jan Garncarek
Materials: Emperador marble, brass, steel
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
Brazilian Modern Desk in Cerejera Hardwood, Geraldo de Barros, 1970s Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Mid-Century Modern Desk designed by Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto is is
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Hardwood
H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 27.96 in
AES Black Marble Contemporary Desk, Jan Garncarek
By Jan Garncarek
Located in Geneve, CH
AES black marble contemporary desk, Jan Garncarek
Materials: Nero Marquina marble, brass, steel
Category
2010s Polish Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
Danish Modern Flip-Top Partners Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Recinto Stone Surf Desk by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Surf Desk by Atra Design
Dimensions: D 94 x W 210 x H 75.5 cm.
Materials: Recinto stone and steel
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone, Steel
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Floating-Top Desk with Brass Accent
By West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern floating-top desk with brass accent
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 56.25 in D 24.25 in
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Flip-Top Partners Desk by Peter Lovig
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Executive Teak Desk for H.P. Hansen
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Rúna Teak Oiled Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Rúna teak oiled oak desk by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D130 x W65 x H74 cm
Material: Teak oiled
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Italian Direction's Desk by Roberto Danesi for Maison Frezza
By Bastien MARION
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Italian Direction's Desk by Roberto Danesi for Maison Frezza
Indulge in luxury and refinement with
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Walnut Black Lino, 1945
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table desk designed by Finn Juhl in 1945, relaunched in 2009. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in
Category
2010s Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Gubi by Greta M. Grossman Walnut & Black 62 Desk
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Greta M. Grossman in 1952, the desk was named the 62 for being a decade
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Spage Age Desk Made of Metal 1970s Germany
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Spage age desk made of metal 1970s Germany.
This is a wonderful example of storage, especially
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Studio BBPR 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Movable Cabinet
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desk with various storage compartments, coated steel
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Rúna White Oiled Solid Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Rúna White Oiled Solid Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D130 x W65 x H74 cm
Material: White
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Expertly Restored -Danish Modern Executive Sculpted Rosewood Desk by H.P. Hansen
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
H 29 in W 65 in D 31.5 in
Executive Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, Belgium, 1950s
By Mobilier Universel, Jules Wabbes
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wabbes, this desk embodies four decades of history, its significance echoing through time. The Foncolin
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 78.35 in D 35.44 in
Executive Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, Belgium, 1950s
By Mobilier Universel, Jules Wabbes
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wabbes, this desk embodies four decades of history, its significance echoing through time. The Foncolin
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 78.35 in D 35.44 in
Executive Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, Belgium, 1950s
By Mobilier Universel, Jules Wabbes
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wabbes, this desk embodies four decades of history, its significance echoing through time. The Foncolin
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 29.93 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Set desk and chair Derk Jan De Vries 1980 circa
By Maisa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
subtle blemishes add character and charm to the desk, reflecting its rich history and craftsmanship. The
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Cognac Leather Desk by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Italy, 1970s
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Antwerp, BE
This desk is a stunning creation by the visionary Italian designer Guido Faleschini for I4 Mariani
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Restored Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk W/ Side Shelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Finished in rattan and mahogany, this Mid-Century era desk has an attached single drawer for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desks in Grey Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desks, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Original Lamp
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' corner/writing desk, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desks in Grey Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desks, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Arco Series Typing Desk by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis 60s, 70s
By Olivetti
Located in Padova, IT
Desk designed in the 1960s by Studio BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis.
The desk is complete with a five
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Desk Model 75 Made In Teak By Omann Junior Møbelfabrik From 1960s
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
modern office environments as well as home offices. The desk is constructed from teak wood, a material
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare and elegant Georgian Architect’s desk has a ratchet top, extending drawer front, as well
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285 Tubular Steel Desk
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
is an elegant companion for modern lifestyle and work.
Marcel Breuer’s tubular steel desk S 285 for
Category
2010s German Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285 Tubular Steel Desk
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
is an elegant companion for modern lifestyle and work.
Marcel Breuer’s tubular steel desk S 285 for
Category
2010s German Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan
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