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Desk, Wooden Nails, Well-Crafted, Scandinavian / Mid-Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Well-crafted desk with two drawers with dovetail joints and legs attached with wooden nails. Great
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Hob Nail Boot Shaped Inkwell Stand This is a quirky desk top inkwell
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Hob Nail Boot Shaped Inkwell Stand
This is a quirky desk top inkwell, the boot is heavy and made
Category
Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Black Metal, Clear Acrylic and Steel Nails Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
and thin metal nails (approximately 500), making this an interesting Postmodern decorative object or
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Paperweights
Materials
Metal
Shape Shifting Desk
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This desk is made from three walnut panels connected by two wooden hinges allowing the desk to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Victorian Style Maple, Leather and Brass Nail Studded Leather Office Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Style Maple , Black Leather and Brass Nail Studded Rolling, 360 degree revolving and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique Cylinder Front Desk
Located in Naples, FL
This antique cylinder front desk is a stunning piece of furniture that is sure to catch the eye of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Oak
Plume Osis Block Desk by Llot Llov
Located in Geneve, CH
Plume Osis block desk by Llot Llov
Dimensions: H 100 x W 90 x D 40 cm
Materials: birch
Pattern
Category
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Located in Dorking, GB
This desk was purchased by me at the closure of the Whitbread Archive Museum in 2001. It comes with
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Bronze Desk with Black or Brown Leather Wrapped Top
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Ballard, CA
A hand-sculpted and forged bronze desk with brown or black leather wrapped top and drawer, fastened
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Desk or Console Table Made from Rift Sawn Oak
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rift sawn oak desk has turned legs and two drawers. It is seen here in 68" x 27" x 30" H
Category
2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Console Legs Glossy Lacquer Leather Cover with Nails Marble Top Caps in Bronze
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks
Materials
Marble
H 33.47 in W 84.65 in D 19.69 in
French 19th Century Desk Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Handsome 19th century desk chair raised on turned front legs, on original brass casters and saber
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Agnes Desk or Writing Table Made from Reclaimed Pine (custom)
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom desk or writing table is made from reclaimed pine with one large drawer that can be
Category
2010s American Primitive Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Tufted Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine customizable English style tufted Barrel back desk chair with tufted back and seat, an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...
Materials
Leather
Tufted Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine customizable English style tufted Barrel back desk chair with tufted back and seat, an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...
Materials
Leather
Teak Desk by Ilmari Tapiovaara, manufactured by Cantú, 1960
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Cantu
Located in Berlin, DE
Wooden desk made by finish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara, made of solid teak wood with drawers and
Category
Antique 1660s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Carved Floral Back 18th Century Country French Carved Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare form of Country French desk. The desk features what appears to be oak and walnut
Category
Antique 1780s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Custom Walnut Desk with Drawer, Made to Order by Petersen Antiques
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This desk made from walnut is seen here in 44" x 28" x 30" H, however it can be built in any size
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2010s American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Pine Table or Desk with Turned Legs and Single Drawer
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique pine table or desk with planked top, having a single drawer with iron hardware and resting
Category
Antique 19th Century Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Giuseppe Rivadossi Writing Desk in Walnut With Rare Guglielmo Pecorini Chair
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi writing desk combined with Guglielmo Pecorini chair
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 29.93 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
English 19th Century Oak Desk Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This handsome 19th century English oak desk chair, circa 1860s, features the original leather
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Custom Modern Reclaimed Pine Desk, Made to Order by Petersen Antiques
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This modern desk with one large drawer is seen here in 60" x 36" however it can be built in any
Category
2010s North American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
18th Century Baroque Farm Refectory Desk Table with Two Drawers & Stretchers
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant, antique fruitwood desk was crafted in Spain, circa 1780. The rustic writing table has
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 31.11 in
Early 20th Century Desk & Chairs Tuscan Renaissance by Dini & Puccini - Cascina
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique desk with three chairs Tuscany Renaissance in the early 20th century carved walnut. Desk
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing ...
Materials
Walnut, Leather
H 32 in W 67 in D 32 in
Louis XV Style Leather Desk Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
carved scrolled foliate motifs. Raised on four carved cabriole legs with heavy knees. Brass nail head
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20th Century Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Art Nouveau Desk and Chair from "Seaweed" Collection by Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Dubai, AE
algae, with new leather upholstery and bullet-shaped nailing.
Dimensions:
Desk – H 75 cm x W 150 cm x
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 33.47 in
18th Century Spanish Baroque Trestle Style Writing Table Desk with Two Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
using only wooden dowels, with no metal screws or nails. The table has two generous drawers of equal
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 33.47 in W 57.09 in D 31.5 in
Fine Quality French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Leather Top Executive Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
leather. Finish loss. Piece of trim broken. Missing nails on trim. Oxidation.
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
ANTIQUE 1684 DATED HAND CARVED 17TH CENTURY LIFT TOP WRITiNG TABLE DESK BIBLE
Located in GB
very utilitarian desk
It has all the original fixtures and fittings, the hinges are especially
Category
Antique 1680s English Charles II Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 39.38 in W 26.97 in D 21.07 in
Gio Ponti Writing Desk in Walnut and Brass for the BNL Offices, Italy 1940s
By Gio Ponti, Schirolli
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare and collectable walnut desk with brass ferrules designed by Gio Ponti and produced by
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
1900s Sikes Furniture Walnut & Leather Upholstered Desk Chair
By Sykes Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1900s Sikes Furniture Company Walnut and Leather Upholstered Seat and back rolling desk chair
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Adjustable and Swivel Office Desk Armchair with Tan Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
decorative brass nail head trim throughout. The large executive desk chair is in excellent condition
Category
Late 20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Tramp Art Secretary Desk of Diminutive Size
Located in Downingtown, PA
Tramp Art Secretary Desk of Diminutive Size,
late-19th century.
The secretary desk is black
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Desks
Materials
Wood
VINTAGE RESTORED GAINSBOROUGH HAND DYED WHISKY BROWN LEATHER OFFICE DESK CHAiR
Located in GB
England circa 1950's fully restored Whisky brown leather Gainsborough carver desk armchair
Please note
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 38.59 in W 26.97 in D 25.6 in
ANTiQUE RESTORED GAINSBOROUGH HAND DYED WHISKY BROWN LEATHER OFFICE DESK CHAIR
Located in GB
England circa 1900 fully restored Whisky brown leather Gainsborough carver desk armchair
Please note the
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 40.56 in W 23.63 in D 29.14 in
Classic Cabot Wrenn Graham Tufted Burgundy Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chair
By Cabot Wrenn
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous traditional Graham deep button tufted leather swivel and tilt executive desk chair by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 36 in W 24 in D 26 in
Traditional Cabot Wrenn Graham Tufted Black Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chair
By Cabot Wrenn
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous traditional Graham deep button tufted leather swivel and tilt executive desk chair by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 36 in W 24 in D 26 in
19th Century French Empire Cherry Wood Desk Barrel Armchair with Gilt Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
with decorative brass nail head trim. The comfortable barrel desk chair is in excellent condition
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
H 27.5 in W 33.5 in D 18.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Vintage Desk Chair Style Egon Eiermann 1950s Germany
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage black desk chair of office chair or swivel chair, which was designed in
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36.62 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
19th Century French Empire Mahogany and Leather Desk Armchair with Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
new black leather, and embellished throughout with decorative brass nail heads. The comfortable desk
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
H 37.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Mid 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Side Chair or Desk Chair, Leather
Located in Fayetteville, AR
on the die joints and classic tapered fluted legs. Upholstered in green leather with nail head trim
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 36.5 in W 18.25 in D 17.5 in
Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Desk, the Netherlands
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dom Hans van der Laan Bossche School office desk , the Netherlands
Very rare and highly
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Pine
Monumental Custom Horsehair Desk by Peter Marino, 20th Century USA
By Peter Marino
Located in Hamburg, PA
An important monumental Executive Desk from the beauty mogul, Sydell Miller, Palm Beach home and
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Desks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French Henri IV / Renaissance Chest Desk in carved wood 17th - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
second on 4 removable compartments.
The desk top is nicely weathered and still has nails.
The desk is on
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Antique 17th Century French Renaissance Desks
Materials
Wood
H 30.71 in W 53.15 in D 27.17 in
Nesting Tables with Sculptural Live Edge Design Custom Made by Petersen Antiques
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
created from a single piece of cherrywood, warts and all! We designed this desk to expand when needed but
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
H 31 in W 50 in D 33 in
Circa 1780 English George III Patinated Oak Antique Writing Table
Located in Shippensburg, PA
to the top; various later nails driven through the top to secure it to the frame with associated
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
18th C. Spanish Trestle Style Writing Table, Spool Turned Legs and Wrought Iron
Located in Madrid, ES
metal screws or nails. The table is structurally sound and quite sturdy.
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 35.04 in W 57.88 in D 33.47 in
Sheep leather Captains Chair / office chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Captains Chair is a real eye-catcher at your desk thanks to its decorative nails and warm-colored wood
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
The Taylor Chair Co. Industrial Rolling Swivel Deskchair with Tilt Back, 1940s
By Taylor Chair co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Very unique Industrial desk chair by the famous Taylor Chair Co. Of Ohio. Circa 1940s. Great
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34 in W 17 in D 19 in
Origin Made Cast Hammer in Lacquered Cast Iron
By Keiji Takeuchi
Located in Porto, 13
putting nails on the wall. It is also quite satisfying to see a hammer designed to be perfectly balanced
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Iron
Leather Regency Chair
Located in Annville, PA
accented with brass nail trim. This Regency style chair is often used along the Niagara Furniture
Category
2010s Renaissance Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of English Georgian Style Chesterfield Leather Executive Office Chairs
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Rio Vista, CA
patinated brass tack nail heads. Hand-crafted by Hancock & Moore Hickory, North Carolina. The seat is
Category
20th Century American Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 44 in W 28.5 in D 32 in
Paper Weight, Metal, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A paper weight in shape of a nail
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Paperweights
Materials
Metal
English Victorian Bone and Brass Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian oval burl wood and ebonized inkwell with decorative brass trim and nail heads
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Brass
19th Century Louis XIII Style Carved Oak and Leather Armchair by Karpen
By Karpen & Bros.
Located in Dallas, TX
same patinated leather, and embellished with decorative brass nail heads around the wooden frame. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Louis XIII Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage Art Deco Office Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
dark mahogany wood stain with French nails around part of the leather covering on the back plate.
I’ve
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Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
English Art Nouveau Copper Inkwell, 1890-1910
Located in Delft, NL
floral decor, hammered and nailed by hand. There are pen rests on each side and the lid of the inkwell is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Copper
Antique Spanish Renaissance Style Throne Arm Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
simply done walnut the chair is centered on a leather covered seat and back with large antique nail heads
Category
Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Regency Style Leather Executive Office Chair by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
svelte gondola form frame finished in dark espresso leather bordered by brass tack nail heads in the
Category
20th Century American Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Renaissance Italian Inkwell Calamelli workshop, Faenza, second half of the 16th
By Virgiliotto Calamelli
Located in Milano, IT
foot, with more precise emphasis on the nails. It is accompanied by yellow citrine accents to enhance
Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Inkwells
Materials
Maiolica
H 4.34 in W 8.08 in D 2.96 in
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