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Old English Sheraton Mahogany Kidney Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Old English Sheraton Mahogany Kidney Desk
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1950s English Old Retro Desk

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Mahogany

Articulated desk lamp in chrome metal by André Lavigne for Aluminor 1960.
By André Lavigne, Aluminor
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb old desk lamp. A fixed foot on which an arm adjustable in height and length crosses, at the
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1960s French Industrial Old Retro Desk

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Metal

Industrial style metal desk lamp with two articulated arms by Jean-Louis Domecq
By Jean Louis Domecq, Jielde
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb old desk lamp. Marked industrial style for this Iconic lamp with a very beautiful patina
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1950s French Industrial Old Retro Desk

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Steel

Studio Walnut Desk by Phillip Lloyd Powell
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning desk with drawers and compartment in walnut by Phillip Lloyd Powell (1919-2008). The
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Desk

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Walnut

Warren Platner Writing Desk with Black Leather Top
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, leather, metal, oak, United States, design 1973 This heavy
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Desk

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Metal

1950s New Old Stock Confectionery Tins
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s new old stock confectionery tins. In as new condition. Old stock from the 1950s. Workshop
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1950s Unknown Old Retro Desk

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Metal

Retro 1950s New Old Stock Confectionery Tins
1950s New Old Stock Confectionery Tins
H 3.94 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Albini’s model 80 desk combines glass, steel and wood which resulted in a minimalistic balance. The desk
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Desk

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Chrome

Retro Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk
Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk
H 27.37 in W 43.31 in D 26.38 in
Very rare Børge Mogensen Desk 1940s for FDB Møbler
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Very rare Børge Mogensen desk / library table in teak and beech. Designed in 1940s and produced by
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Old Retro Desk

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Brass

Desk lamp in Teak and black lacquered metal President Model by Fase 1960.
By Fase
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb old desk lamp designed by Fase Madrid in the 1960s. A counterweight mechanism allows you to
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1960s Spanish Industrial Old Retro Desk

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Steel

American Desk Armchair, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk chair Wood Year: 1950 If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Desk

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Wood

American Desk Armchair, 1950
American Desk Armchair, 1950
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in
American Antique Reproduction Roll Top Desk with Top Cupboard
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Made in American this reproduction of an antique style desk has all the bells for modern day use
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Late 20th Century Old Retro Desk

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Oak

American Desk Armchair, 1970
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of
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1970s American Art Deco Old Retro Desk

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Chrome

American Desk Armchair, 1970
American Desk Armchair, 1970
H 31.89 in W 27.96 in D 23.63 in
Willy Van Der Meeren Desk by Tubax Belgium 1955
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
many of these desks produced. This piece is documented in an old Tubax catalogue, a copye of that
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Desk

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Metal

Willy Van Der Meeren Desk by Tubax Belgium 1955
Willy Van Der Meeren Desk by Tubax Belgium 1955
H 29.14 in W 55.52 in D 27.96 in
Studio Craft East Indian Satinwood Desk by Gregg Lipton
By Gregg Lipton
Located in Hanover, MA
Spectacular tour de force art deco style desk custom made by Cumberland, Maine studio furniture
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Old Retro Desk

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Satinwood

Warren Platner for Knoll Executive Desk with Black Leather Top
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, desk, leather, steel, oak, United States, 1973 This heavy, sturdy desk
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Desk

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Steel

Hand-Crafted Early American Style Solid Pine Slant Front Writing Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautifully hand-crafted early American Style Solid Pine Writing Desk in good vintage condition
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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Old Retro Desk

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Pine

Bruno Munari Stamp Set Danese New old stock
By Bruno Munari
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Bruno Munari's stamp set for Danese. New old stock in mint condition. English text model.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Desk

Materials

Wood

Bruno Munari Stamp Set Danese New old stock
Bruno Munari Stamp Set Danese New old stock
H 3.55 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in
Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Cherry and Black Leather
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, cherry, chrome-plated metal, black leather, United States
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Desk

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Arne Vodder Boomerang Desk Teak & Brass 1956 Bovirke Denmark Mid Century Modern
By Arne Vodder, Bovirke
Located in Munster, NRW
Arne Vodder 1956 for Bovirke, Denmark rare Boomerang desk ’Model BO85’ in teak with brass handles
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Old Retro Desk

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Teak

Italian Desk, from 1960 in Chestnut, Honey-Colored, with 5 Drawer
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian desk, from 1960 in chestnut, honey-colored, with 5 drawers Nice design with wood in the top
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Desk

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Chestnut

Restored Rare Early Florence Knoll Model 17 Louvered Maple Desk Signed Madison
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare desk was designed in the 1950s by Florence Knoll with a simplistic profile that has
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Desk

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Maple

1968 Executive Desk
By Warren Platner
Located in Hanover, MA
Executive desk formerly belonging to noted architect George M. Notter, (1933–2007) of the Boston
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Desk

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

1968 Executive Desk
1968 Executive Desk
H 30 in W 72 in D 36 in
1960s New Old Stock Tin Toys, Decorative 'Toy 5'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s New old stock tin toys – decorative (Toy 5) 1960s New old stock tin toys – decorative (Toy
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1960s Unknown Old Retro Desk

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Tin

Petite Italian Modern Stained Mahogany Writing Desk by Gio Ponti for Schirolli
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive Italian student desk in stained mahogany designed by Gio Ponti for Schirolli, ca. 1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Desk

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Brass

Large 1960s vintage design desk with iron frame, 2 drawers, and beautiful detail
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this beautiful large design desk from the 1960s of good quality and with stunning
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1960s Old Retro Desk

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Iron

CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957 Born in 1927, Pierre Paulin enrolled
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1950s French Old Retro Desk

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Metal

Writing Desk by Silvio Cavatorta in Solid Walnut and Glass, Italy, 1950's
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large symmetrical desk by Silvio Cavatorta in solid walnut with on both sides 3 drawers and in
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Desk

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Glass, Walnut

Italian Glass Top on Chrome Executive 'Nomos' Desk by Norman Foster for Tecno
By Sir Norman Foster, Tecno
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A Large Executive Desk, designed by Sir Norman Foster and manufactured by Tecno, Italy. This
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Old Retro Desk

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Chrome, Aluminum

Mid-CenturyModern Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin for L’atelier, c. 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin for L’Atelier in the
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Desk

Materials

Metal

Old Trade Counter in Pine, circa 1950
Located in LYON, FR
This old trading counter has been completely redone by us and is offered here in a matt varnished
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1950s French Other Old Retro Desk

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Pine

Old Trade Counter in Pine, circa 1950
Old Trade Counter in Pine, circa 1950
H 34.65 in W 48.43 in D 26.58 in
Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk with Drop-Leaves in Oak and Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, desk, model 'AT305', solid oak, teak veneer, Denmark 1955 Hans
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Old Retro Desk

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Oak, Teak

Strafor and Marc Held 1960s-1970s French Wooden and Metal Rare Executive Desk
By Strafor
Located in Tourcoing, FR
executive desk by the famous Strafor house. Old for more than 160 years, the house of Strasbourg, which no
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Old Retro Desk

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Metal

Jet Desk / Igl-Jet by Ernest Igl aka Ernest Hoffmann for Wilhelm Werndl, 1970s
By Wilhelm Werndl, Ernest Igl
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
„igl jet desk” as a rebellion against „a style of furniture prescribed by woodworking machines – smooth
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1970s Czech Space Age Old Retro Desk

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Metal

Italian Desk from the 60s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Red lacquered wood desk from the 60s, Italian. Desk 1960s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic
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1960s Italian Space Age Old Retro Desk

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Wood

Italian Desk from the 60s
Italian Desk from the 60s
H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This desk made in Denmark in the 1960s. The desk is made of teak wood and is free-standing thanks
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Desk

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Teak

Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 53.15 in D 29.14 in
Italian Desk from the 60s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Red lacquered wood desk from the 60s, Italian. Desk 1960s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic
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1960s Italian Space Age Old Retro Desk

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Wood

Italian Desk from the 60s
Italian Desk from the 60s
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 48.04 in
Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
the old surface and painted in an oak stain and finished with strong a semi-gloss lacquer. The desk
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Desk

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Teak

Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 22.45 in
50° Desk Italian, Material, Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is
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1950s Italian Space Age Old Retro Desk

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Wood

50° Desk Italian, Material, Wood
50° Desk Italian, Material, Wood
H 30.32 in W 31.5 in D 42.92 in
Desk in Wood Italian, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is
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1950s Italian Space Age Old Retro Desk

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Wood

Desk in Wood Italian, 1950
Desk in Wood Italian, 1950
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 38.98 in
50° Desk in Wood Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is
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1950s Italian Space Age Old Retro Desk

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Wood

50° Desk in Wood Italian
50° Desk in Wood Italian
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 38.98 in
Heuer Racing Clock in New Old Stock Condition
By TAG Heuer
Located in Long Beach, CA
New, Old Stock at the time. In fact somewhere I should have the original box for it. But, do not hold
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1960s Swiss Modern Old Retro Desk

Materials

Chrome

Small Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A small desk made in the 1960s in Denmark. It has a module with three drawers with contoured
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Desk

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Teak

Small Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk, 1960s
Small Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk, 1960s
H 29.14 in W 40.16 in D 21.66 in
1980s Desk or Mantle Clock by Hermle
By Hermle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An outstanding black and aqua blue desk or mantle clock by Hermle, a 100 year old German clockmaker
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Old Retro Desk

Materials

Plastic

Unique Sculptural Secretary Desk in Maple 1990s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Unique Sculptural Secretary Desk in Maple 1990s. This is a rare and very unique postmodern
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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Old Retro Desk

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Brass

Unique Sculptural Secretary Desk in Maple 1990s
Unique Sculptural Secretary Desk in Maple 1990s
H 39.38 in W 39.77 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Danish Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This desk was made in Denmark in the 1960s. It was made of teak wood with contoured handles. It
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Desk

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Teak

Mid-Century Danish Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
Mid-Century Danish Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
H 28.35 in W 46.07 in D 22.05 in
Mid-Century Freestanding Kidney Desk, Denmark, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Freestanding desk made in Denmark in the 1960s in Mid Century style. It is made of walnut wood with
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Desk

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Walnut

Mid 20th Century Vintage Italian Inlay Partners Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Discover the epitome of timeless luxury with our Vintage Italian Inlay Partners Desk. Infused with
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Mid-20th Century American Old Retro Desk

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Leather, Wood

Italian Desk in Wood from the 50s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is
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1950s Italian Space Age Old Retro Desk

Materials

Wood

Italian Desk in Wood from the 50s
Italian Desk in Wood from the 50s
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in
Danny Venlet Bulo Easy Rider Belgium Desk Seat Lounge Space Age Red Chrome
Located in Antwerpen, BE
an instant eye-catcher in any kind of interior. This is already an older model from the 90s, which is
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1990s Belgian Space Age Old Retro Desk

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Steel, Chrome

Gucci Brown Leather Brass Bucket Desk Stationary Set Pen Pad Write, circa 1960s
By Gucci
Located in GB
leather desk accessories A wonderful suite. This set includes the original pad, writing slope with
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Desk

Materials

Leather, Suede

Vintage Danish Mid Century Large Rosewood Desk - 072315
Located in Jersey City, NJ
1950's - Recently refurbished The piece is more than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Desk

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Lovig Dansk
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A desk designed by Danish designer Peter Løvig Nielsen in the 1960s. Desks are characterized by
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Desk

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Teak

Italian Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Red lacquered wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Materials: Red
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1950s Italian Space Age Old Retro Desk

Materials

Wood

Italian Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s
Italian Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s
H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 47.64 in
Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Red lacquered wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Materials: Red
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1950s Italian Space Age Old Retro Desk

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Wood

Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s, Italian
Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s, Italian
H 31.11 in W 23.23 in D 38.98 in
Heuer Racing Clock in New Old Stock Condition
By TAG Heuer
Located in Long Beach, CA
New, Old Stock at the time. In fact somewhere I should have the original box for it. But, do not hold
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1960s Swiss Old Retro Desk

50° Desk at the Alvear Palace Hotel in Argentina
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Wood desk from the 50s, One drawer is fixed, it was used to hide a safe underneath We have
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1950s Argentine Space Age Old Retro Desk

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Wood

Mid Century Rosewood Desk by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard for Tibergaard, 1960s
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The desk designed by G. Nielsen Tibergaard was produced in Denmark in the 1960s. The desk is made
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Desk

Materials

Rosewood

Ole Wancher Rosewood Desk - 0823177 Vintage Danish Mid Century
Located in Jersey City, NJ
than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be expected, but we do everything we can to refurbish
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Old Retro Desk

Materials

Rosewood

California Studio Sculpted Walnut Executive Desk by Anthony Khan
By Anthony Kahn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wizardry: • The Art of Transformation: We start by stripping away the old, revealing the hidden beauty
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Desk

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This desk is designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast in Denmark in the 1960s. It is a
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Desk

Materials

Teak

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Old Retro Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the old retro desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every old retro desk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer old retro desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An old retro desk made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Knoll, Pierre Jeanneret and Charles Pollock each produced at least one beautiful old retro desk that is worth considering.

How Much is an Old Retro Desk?

An old retro desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,987, while the lowest priced sells for $26 and the highest can go for as much as $266,000.
Questions About Old Retro Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to refinish an old metal desk is to start by cleaning the desk. Ensure that the surface is free of dust and rust, then prime the desk with one to two coats of primer. And dependent upon its condition, a coat of any metal paint can freshen up an old metal desk. Browse a wide selection of vintage metal desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.