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Peninsula Desk

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

$14,000Sale Price|60% Off

H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Lafayette, IN

This is a gorgeous, grandiose, and extremely rare piece of design history that will instantly outfit an entire office in striking style! Features: Desk: - Book-matched walnut venee...

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"Peninsula" Memphis Desk by Peter Shire, 1982
"Peninsula" Memphis Desk by Peter Shire, 1982

"Peninsula" Memphis Desk by Peter Shire, 1982

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"Peninsula" Memphis Desk by Peter Shire, 1982

By Peter Shire

Located in Geneva, CH

"Peninsula" glass, metal and wood desk created by Peter Shire for Memphis Group Milano, 1982.

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Memphis "Peninsula" Table by Peter Shire

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Memphis "Peninsula" Table by Peter Shire

By Memphis Group, Peter Shire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare and important table designed by Peter Shire for Memphis-Milano in 1982. An iconic and limited edition piece (only 100 were produced) for this historically significant Italian ...

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Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

This visionary stainless steel Vega desk is an archetype of simplicity. Includes the two-drawer storage unit in brown leather and stainless peninsula.

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Peninsula Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the peninsula desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and steel, every peninsula desk was constructed with great care. There are 3 variations of the antique or vintage peninsula desk you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect peninsula desk — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A peninsula desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made peninsula desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by ATRA, Herman Miller and George Nelson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Peninsula Desk?

A peninsula desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,700, while the lowest priced sells for $850 and the highest can go for as much as $27,095.
Questions About Peninsula Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A peninsula desk is a two-sided desk, with each side designed with one long drawer. This functional desk makes working with a partner easy. You can shop a collection of peninsula desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.