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Original Old English Mahogany Desk / Writing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Original old English desk. Freely adjustable in space, 3 drawers in front. Beautiful old leather
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20th Century English Chesterfield Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Old English Sheraton Mahogany Kidney Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Old English Sheraton Mahogany Kidney Desk
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1950s English Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Black Painted Pine Writing Desk, Sweden 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique pine Swedish writing table or desk on carved cabriolet legs with three drawers that compose
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20th Century Swedish French Provincial Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Pine, Paint
Warren Platner Writing Desk with Black Leather Top
By Warren Platner, Knoll
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 Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
Charming Old English Pine Desk with Great Details
Located in Bronx, NY
Charming old English pine desk with great details the desk has nine drawers, many of which lock
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1940s English Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Pine
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 Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Pine
Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Cherry and Black Leather
By Warren Platner, Knoll
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 Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Metal, Chrome
20th Century French Art Deco large Oak Vintage Office Desk / Writing Table
Located in New York City, NY
An original and unique French kneehole two-tone desk crafted from hand-carved oak and elevated on
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20th Century French Arts and Crafts Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Oak
H 30.75 in W 59.25 in D 33 in
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 Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 30.88 in W 43.13 in D 27.5 in
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 Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 30.71 in W 74.81 in D 37.01 in
Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
(AIFAF)"
Desk
Year 1940
French
Wood and chrome
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
It is an elegant and
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1940s French Art Deco Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Chrome
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 Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
Unique Walnut Desk by Melchiorre Bega, 1940
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Berlin, DE
Extraordinary, sculptural walnut desk by Melchiorre Bega, originally designed in 1940
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk
Year: 1940
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood
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1940s Italian Art Nouveau Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Bronze
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 Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
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 Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Chrome
Desk Style: Art Deco, 1930, France, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk
Year 1930
French
Wood
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer.
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream
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1930s French Art Deco Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
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 Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Oak
Amazing Desk Art Deco 1930 France Wood Zebrano
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk
Year 1930
French
Wood is Zebrano
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
It is an elegant and
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1930s French Art Deco Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
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 Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
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 Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Satinwood
Modernist Desk in Solid Wood 40s / 50s Bauhaus Style Vintage
Located in Lyon, FR
French desk from the 40s / 50s in modernist Bauhaus style. Structure of the desk in veneered and
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1940s French Bauhaus Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Desks in Wood, 1930, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco
Year: 1930
Material: wood
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream
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1930s French Art Deco Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Desk, 1950, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco
Year: 1940
Material: Wood and bronze
It is an elegant and sophisticated
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1940s French Art Deco Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Bronze
Desk Art Deco in Wood, 1930, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco
Year: 1930
Material: wood
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk
Category
1930s French Art Deco Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Warren Platner for Knoll Executive Desk with Black Leather Top
By Warren Platner, Knoll
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 Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Steel
ANTIQUE HUGE DISTRESSED PARTNERS DESK WITH NAVY BLUE LEATHER TOP j1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Huge Partners Desk With Navy Blue Desk.
An antique huge
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20th Century British Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Oak
Franco Albini for Knoll Desk Model '1928' in Glass and Metal
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini for Knoll, desk model '1928', glass, wood, chromed steel, Italy, design 1949
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Steel
Large Brazilian Peroba Wood Executive Desk with Robustly-Carved Baluster Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Brazilian carved wood executive desk with two drawers, which has been fashioned from old
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20th Century Brazilian Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
H 30.5 in W 81 in D 38.75 in
Desk Style Art Deco in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco
Year: 1940
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality
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1940s French Art Deco Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
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 Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Maple
H 29 in W 48 in D 24 in
Arne Vodder Boomerang Desk Teak & Brass 1956 Bovirke Denmark Mid Century Modern
By Bovirke, Arne Vodder
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 Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Teak
H 28.15 in W 64.97 in D 45.28 in
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
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Chestnut
Desk Art Deco, 1940, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco
Year: 1940
Material: Wood and bronze
It is an elegant and
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1940s French Art Deco Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Bronze
Desk Art Deco, 1940, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco
Year: 1940
Material: Wood and bronze
It is an elegant and
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1940s French Art Deco Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Bronze
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 Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Iron
H 30.12 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
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 Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
France Desk Art Deco, 1950, France, Material: Wood Attributed to Jean Souvrain
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Style: Art Deco
Year 1940
Wood and bronze
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer.
It is an
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1940s French Art Deco Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Bronze
H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 60.24 in
Desk Style Art Deco in Wood and chrome, 1940, Made in Germany
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Only the wood is restored, not the chrome metal
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The
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1940s German Art Deco Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Chrome
Desk Style Art Deco in Wood and chrome, 1940, Made in Germany
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Only the wood is restored, not the chrome metal
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The
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1940s German Art Deco Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
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 Vintage Writing Desk
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Chrome, Aluminum
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
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 Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
H 25.6 in W 50.4 in D 29.9 in
Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1930 " Free Shipping in Florida "
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
(AIFAF)"
Desk
Year 1930
French
Wood and chrome
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
It is an elegant and
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1930s French Art Deco Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk with Drop-Leaves in Oak and Teak
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
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 Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
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 Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
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 Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 69.69 in D 33.47 in
Big Desk Art Deco in Wood and Parchment, with 3 Drawers, 1930, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco
Year: 1930
Material: wood and parchment leather
It is an elegant and
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1930s French Art Deco Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Parchment Paper, Wood
H 29.93 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
1930s Fabulous Industrial Adjustable Wood Table Hand Crank Metal Base
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Old Adjustable Table
1930s Fabulous Sculptural Industrial Wheeled Wood Table
Adjustable Tilt with
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1930s Industrial Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
French Furniture Art Deco, 1930 with Drawers
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco Desk
Year 1930
French
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
It is an elegant and sophisticated
Category
1930s French Art Deco Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Table Solid Cypress Chestnut and Fir Two-Tone Italian Natural Honey Color
Located in Buggiano, IT
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Comes from an old country house in the Chianti area of Tuscany.
As shown in the photographs and videos
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1940s Italian Rustic Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Fir, Chestnut, Cypress
H 31.89 in W 30.32 in D 33.08 in
Original 1930's Heal's of London Burr Walnut Writing Desk
By Heal's
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco writing desk by Heal's of London. Burr walnut veneered with figured walnut banding and
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1930s English Art Deco Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
Merton L. Gershun Walnut Writing Desk for American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Merton L. Gershun walnut writing desk for American of Martinsville
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
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 Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Suede
H 18.12 in W 22.64 in D 1.78 in
Art Deco Wood, Fur and Leather Desk Set, 5 Pieces by Dan Karner France
By Dan Karner 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
sparkling crystal, these elegant desktop accessories are a must-have for any desk or writing accessory
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1930s French Art Deco Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Crystal
H 1.19 in W 12.63 in D 9.88 in
1970s Chinoiserie-Style Walnut Desk with Engraved Leather Top & Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the world of French elegance with our vintage 1970s chinoiserie-style desk, a
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1970s American Chinoiserie Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 60 in D 28 in
Hollywood Regency Distressed Beveled Mirror Single Draw End, Side Table or Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern distressed beveled mirror single draw end, side table or desk. An old wooden
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 28.5 in W 24 in D 18 in
Spanish Renaissance Style, Set of Two on Stands, Inlaid Vargueno Cabinets
Located in Austin, TX
prized cabinets andvwere originally made as portable desks, thus the sturdy iron handles on the sides
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20th Century Spanish Renaissance Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Nils Jonsson Teak Vanity Dresser for Torring Møbelfabrik by HJN Mobler, c. 1960s
By Nils Jonsson, Torring Mobelfabrik, HJN Møbler
Located in Deland, FL
aesthetically pleasing.
Cleverly designed to function as both a dresser, vanity and writing desk this unique
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Teak
H 29.25 in W 35.75 in D 17 in
Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cabinet
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Forney, TX
case with drop-front secretary desk style slant-front bar work surface, over double-door cabinet
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Writing Desk
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
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Old Vintage Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the old vintage writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An old vintage writing desk — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect old vintage writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An old vintage writing desk, designed in the mid-century modern, Art Deco or industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made old vintage writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Guillerme et Chambron, Knoll and Pierre Jeanneret are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is an Old Vintage Writing Desk?
An old vintage writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,575, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $200,000.
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Questions About Old Vintage Writing Desk
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What 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.
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