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Monterey Desk

'Taliesin' Mahogany Dresser / Sideboard by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
example desks could double as dressing tables, small tables could be used as a chair or stool and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Mahogany

'Taliesin' Mahogany Twin Sized Bed Headboard by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
adaptability to American living’, for example desks could double as dressing tables, small tables could be used
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

'Taliesin' Model #2005 Special Cabinet by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
adaptability to American living’, for example desks could double as dressing tables, small tables could be used
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Mahogany

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Set of Four "Rialto" Wood Bookcases by Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina, 1970s
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Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Gold Leaf Console, c 1949, Signed
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Son Sideboard Cabinets, 1950s Denmark, Signed
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Milano, IT
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Vintage Bookshelf Exotic Wood Italy, 1960s
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By New York Heartwoods
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1930s Signed Monterey Drop Front Vargueno Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
All original drop front Monterey desk, circa 1930s. Original finish and iron hardware.
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Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Desks

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By Monterey Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Very practical secretary desk with fold down desktop. Three drawers. Original finish. Unsigned
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Vintage 1930s Rancho Monterey Secretaires

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By Frank Mason, Monterey Furniture
Located in Fulton, CA
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Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Desks

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By Coronado Furniture
Located in Centennial, CO
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Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Desks and Writing Tables

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By Monterey Furniture
Located in Fulton, CA
A scarce Monterey Furniture drop-front secretary desk in green with hand painted floral design
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20th Century American Rancho Monterey Secretaires

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'Taliesin' Collection Mahogany Desk by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

'Taliesin' Mahogany Desk with Pull-Out Table by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeously refinished Honduran Mahogany 'Taliesin' desk with pull-out table was designed by
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

'Taliesin' Collection Mahogany Cabinets by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wood choice. His idea was to design ‘infinite adaptability to American living’, for example desks
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Mahogany

'Taliesin' Mahogany TV Dinner Table by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to design ‘infinite adaptability to American living’, for example desks could double as dressing
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Mahogany

'Taliesin' Collection Mahogany Sideboard by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. His idea was to design ‘infinite adaptability to American living’, for example desks could double as
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Monterey Furniture Bedroom Set, Spanish Revival, California, 1930s-1940s
By Monterey Furniture
Located in Denver, CO
1930s-1940s California Monterey furniture Spanish Revival Bedroom suite includes: - Desk (30.25 x
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Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Bedroom Sets

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'Taliesin' Collection Platform Nightstand by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. His idea was to design ‘infinite adaptability to American living’, for example desks could double as
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Mahogany

'Taliesin' Mahogany Chest of Drawers by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
living’, for example desks could double as dressing tables, small tables could be used as a chair or
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Mahogany

'Taliesin' Collection Mahogany Cabinet by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to design ‘infinite adaptability to American living’, for example desks could double as dressing
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

'Taliesin' Mahogany Dresser / Sideboard by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
example desks could double as dressing tables, small tables could be used as a chair or stool and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

'Taliesin' Mahogany Highboy Dresser by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
example desks could double as dressing tables, small tables could be used as a chair or stool and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

'Taliesin' Mahogany Sideboard w Gallery Deck by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
adaptability to American living’, for example desks could double as dressing tables, small tables could be used
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

1930s Signed Monterey Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
Signed Monterey desk with restored finish. Six drawers.
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Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Desks and Writing Tables

1930s Signed Monterey Desk
1930s Signed Monterey Desk
H 30.38 in W 42.25 in D 18 in
1930s Monterey Desk with Old Wood Finish
By Monterey Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Signed 1930s Monterey desk with three drawers. Restored finish.
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Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1930s Monterey Desk with Old Wood Finish
1930s Monterey Desk with Old Wood Finish
H 30 in W 41.75 in D 18.5 in
1930s Monterey Desk with Three Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
Signed Monterey desk with restored finish. Measures: 30" H x 42" W x 18" D.
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Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Desks and Writing Tables

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1930s Early Monterey Desk with Iron Strapping
Located in Pasadena, CA
Shallow Monterey desk with great hand-wrought iron strapping and hardware. Original finish. Signed.
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Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Desks

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Located in Pasadena, CA
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Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Desks

1930s Monterey Desk with Seven Drawers
By Barker Brothers Silver Ltd.
Located in Pasadena, CA
Monterey desk made by Barker Bros Cie in old world finish with hand painted floral design. Iron
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Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Desks

1930s Monterey Desk with Seven Drawers
1930s Monterey Desk with Seven Drawers
H 30.25 in W 43.75 in D 17.63 in
1930s Early Monterey Desk in Old Wood Finish
Located in Pasadena, CA
Shallow Monterey desk with great hand-wrought iron strapping and hardware. Original finish. Signed.
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Vintage 1930s Desks

1930s Signed Monterey Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
Monterey
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Wood

1930s Signed Monterey Desk
1930s Signed Monterey Desk
H 30.5 in W 43.5 in D 18 in
1930s Original Old Wood Monterey Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
Early Monterey 1930s desk with original finish. Original metal inserts inside right cabinet. Signed.
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Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Desks

1930s Original Old Wood Monterey Desk
1930s Original Old Wood Monterey Desk
H 30.25 in W 48 in D 19 in
Signed Monterey Green Desk Cabinet
By Monterey Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
All original green and hand-painted Monterey desk with folding front panel and one drawer. Open the
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Vintage 1930s North American Rancho Monterey Desks

Signed Monterey Green Desk Cabinet
Signed Monterey Green Desk Cabinet
H 42.5 in W 30.5 in D 30 in
1930s Signed Monterey Hand-Painted Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
Classic Monterey desk with great iron hardware and plenty of storage.
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1930s Signed Monterey Hand-Painted Desk
1930s Signed Monterey Hand-Painted Desk
H 30.75 in W 48 in D 18.5 in
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Located in Pasadena, CA
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Vintage 1930s American Desks and Writing Tables

Charming Signed Monterey Writing Desk
Charming Signed Monterey Writing Desk
H 33.125 in W 32 in D 20.5 in
1930s Monterey Fold Down Desk in Old Wood Finish
Located in Pasadena, CA
Signed Monterey desk with fold down desk top and original red postcard storage. Measures: Open the
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Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Desks

Rare Small Monterey Table with Iron Trestle
Located in Pasadena, CA
Handsome signed Monterey desk with iron trestle. ca.1930's Measures: 32" W x 33.5 " H x 20 5/8 " D
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Vintage 1930s Rancho Monterey Desks

Monterey Old Wood Desk / Vanity
Located in Pasadena, CA
Monterey desk/vanity with hand painted flowers - original Old Wood finish.
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Vintage 1930s American Vanities

Monterey Old Wood Desk / Vanity
Monterey Old Wood Desk / Vanity
H 30.325 in W 42 in D 17.75 in
Rare Monterey Fold-Down Writing Desk in Spanish Green
By Monterey Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Monterey Spanish green fold-down desk. Early period. Original finish with wrought iron strapping
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Vintage 1930s North American Rancho Monterey Desks and Writing Tables

Monterey-style Four-drawer Desk
By Monterey Sculpture Center
Located in Pasadena, CA
Rustic four-drawer desk with pull-out writing surface, great iron hardware, original dark finish
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Early 20th Century American Desks

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Wood

Monterey-style Four-drawer Desk
Monterey-style Four-drawer Desk
H 32.25 in W 42.75 in D 24.5 in
1930s Monterey Period Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
1930s Monterey period desk with three drawers.
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Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Desks

1930s Monterey Period Desk
1930s Monterey Period Desk
H 30 in W 39.75 in D 18 in
1930s Larger Monterey Period Painted Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
Desk with original finish and hand-painted decorations, circa 1930s.
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Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Desks

1930s Larger Monterey Period Painted Desk
1930s Larger Monterey Period Painted Desk
H 30.25 in W 48 in D 12.13 in
Rancho Monterey Period Signed Coronado Folding Desk
By Coronado Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Very practical Coronado secretary with good storage. Original finish. A bit of wear on front panel. Iron pulls.
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Vintage 1920s Rancho Monterey Desks

Monterey Painted Side Table / Writing Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
Smokey Maple side table with vibrant painted drawer and wrought iron pulls. Not branded.
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Vintage 1930s American Desks and Writing Tables

Monterey Painted Side Table / Writing Desk
Monterey Painted Side Table / Writing Desk
H 30.5 in W 30.5 in D 17.75 in
1930s Red and Old Wood Finish Monterey Hutch with Fold Down Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
Attractive Monterey hutch with fold down desk. Original old wood and red finish. Some ink stains in
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Monterey Style Writing Table/Desk w/ D&M Tiles
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1930's writing table with four 8" x 8" tiles. California made with all original finish and original leather insert.
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Vintage 1930s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Coronado Side Table or Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1930's side table with vibrant painting on front drawer. Made by the Coronado Company. 37" L x 17.75" d x 30" H
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Coronado Side Table or Desk
Coronado Side Table or Desk
H 30 in W 37 in D 17.75 in
1930s Spanish Revival Desk with Lots of Storage
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1930's desk with seven drawers. Restored finish.
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Vintage 1930s North American Rancho Monterey Desks

1920s Early California Desk from the "Barcelona" Line
Located in Pasadena, CA
Seven drawer desk with iron detailing and painted detailing, circa 1920s. Retains its original
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Vintage 1920s American Rancho Monterey Desks

Imperial Cie Desk from the 1930's
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large desk made in the Monterey period of furniture in California by the Imperial cie. It is a
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Vintage 1930s American Desks

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Wrought Iron

Imperial Cie Desk from the 1930's
Imperial Cie Desk from the 1930's
H 30.75 in W 60 in D 34 in
1930s Monterey Desk with Hand-Painted Floral Design
Located in Pasadena, CA
Nicely painted Monterey desk with jute wrapped handles and original finish.
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Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Desks

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Monterey Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal monterey desk for your home. Each monterey desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood and walnut. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer monterey desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right monterey desk, those designed in styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one monterey desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Monterey Furniture and Coronado Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Monterey Desk?

Prices for a monterey desk start at $450 and top out at $3,500 with the average selling for $1,800.

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