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Poets Desk

English Polychrome-Painted Paper Mâché 'Poet's Desk' Pole Screen
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a trompe l'oeil screen depicting antique books of poetry, an inkwell with plume, wax-sealed letters and papers. Mounted on a dark-teal painted metal stand, ending in horn-s...
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Antique Early 1900s English Regency Revival Screens and Room Dividers

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Metal

Poet Table
Located in New York, NY
Perfectly shaped desk. Ideal for an office or as a console in a foyer. Bespoke configurations
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Poet Table
Poet Table
H 30 in W 42 in D 20 in
Fire-Gilded Pendule Clock 1870 Bronze Sitting Poet Fine Cherviet
Located in Berlin, DE
movement must be checked for accuracy Seated poet with a pen in hand.
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Antique 1870s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

21st Century Aleister Desk Table Walnut Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
accommodations and so is Aleister Crowley. Poet, painter, novelist and mountaineer, are a few occupations of him
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

21st Century Aleister Desk Table Walnut Wood
21st Century Aleister Desk Table Walnut Wood
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Oak Arts & Crafts Pedestal Desk by Alexander J. Kropholler, 1890s
By Alexander J. Kropholler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Arts & Crafts pedestal desk. Design by Alexander J. Kropholler
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Antique 1890s Dutch Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Dakota Jackson post modern Art Deco style executive partners desk featuring mahogany with
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Antique English Coromandel & Ormolu Mounted Four Piece Desk Set Mid 19th C
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in London, GB
desk set by the renowned London maker of luxury items, Betjemann & Sons, cira 1860 in date, The set
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desk Sets

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Ormolu

Bronze Sculptured Athenian Scribe on Variegated Agate Pen Tray
Located in Asheville, NC
brown variegated agate platform base with grooved penholder. Excellent desk accessory for a female
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20th Century Italian Classical Greek Desk Accessories

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Bronze

A.W.N Pugin and Sir Charles Barry, an Important Gothic Revival Oak Library Table
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
of the celebrated poet Lord Byron. She was an important figure, a mathematician and writer, who is
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Antique 1830s English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Antique Victorian Coromandel Brass Wooden Letters Stationery Casket Box Betjeman
Located in Dublin, Ireland
eldest) and John Betjemann (grandfather of poet, Sir John Betjeman), to apprentice with him from 1848. He
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Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Victorian Desk Sets

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Brass

Flight Barr & Barr Porcelain Inkwell, Homage to Robert Burns, circa 1810
By Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester, William Billingsly, Samuel Walker
Located in Atlanta, GA
homage to the Great Scottish Poet Robert Burns (1759-1796). Giving a twist on the Egyptian revival
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Antique 1810s British Egyptian Revival Inkwells

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Porcelain

Vintage Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
reminiscent the poet, Elizabeth Barrett Browning. The figure is costumed in a draped gown & holding a long
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Vintage Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Vintage Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell
H 9 in W 14.75 in D 8.88 in
Grand Tour Of Italy Souvenir, Carrara Marble Cameo Paperweight c19th Century
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
, possibly the Italian poet Dante Alighieri Antique Italian souvenir offering fine detailing and clean lines
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Paperweights

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Carrara Marble

LOVE Snowglobe
By Robert Indiana
Located in Jersey City, NJ
, print maker, sculptor, and poet it has been hard to categorize Indiana’s work and fit him into a
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2010s North American Paperweights

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Glass

LOVE Snowglobe
LOVE Snowglobe
H 4.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Black Forest Carved Walnut Reclining Swiss Mountain Dog, Swiss, ca. 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
. Jay Arenski, et al, quotes Swiss Poet Heinrich Federer, who said in his memoirs, "Woodcarving brought
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Walnut

Black Forest Carved Terrier Inkwell, Hinged Lid, with Pen Tray, Swiss, ca. 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Swiss Poet Heinrich Federer, who said in his memoirs, "Woodcarving brought riches to the village [of
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Antique 1880s Swiss Victorian Inkwells

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Softwood

Black Forest Carved Large Terrier Inkwell, Hinged Lid, Exceptional Carving
Located in Banner Elk, NC
, Publishers, 2005, pp. 13-14. Jay Arenski, et al, quotes Swiss Poet Heinrich Federer, who said in his memoirs
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Softwood

Black Forest Carved Ink Stand with Fox and Inkwells, Brienz, Switzerland c. 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
holders, with two glass inkwells (chips to rims), Swiss, ca. 1880. Jay Arenski et al. quotes Swiss Poet
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Walnut

A Restauration Patina and Fire-Gilt Clock Depicting Virgil
Located in 263-0031, JP
popular in period 1815-30 among French artisans. The subject, the Roman poet Virgil, who worked under
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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Second Empire Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
depicting Homer. The declaiming blind poet carries his lyre, a young boy leading him. It is boldly framed in
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Antique 1860s French Empire Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

France, circa 1810 -1820 Table Clock with a Handmaid Mercury Gilded Bronze
Located in Milan, IT
by the attributes of the lyre and the laurel branch, used to pay homage to poets. The two winged
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Antique 1810s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century Petite Italian Grand Tour Souvenir Bronze Bust of Dante Alighieri
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine antique 19th Century petite Grand Tour souvenir bronze bust of Italian poet Dante Alighieri
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

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Bronze

Victorian Old Paris Porcelain Figurine Caricature Victor Hugo Alexandre Duma
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
known for his novels The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers Victor Hugo the well known poet
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Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Midcentury French Leather Table Lamp Base with Shade
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a desk or a writing table with this elegant vintage lamp. Crafted in France circa 1970
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Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

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Leather

Franck Evennou 2009, Pair of Bronze Armchairs
By Franck Evennou
Located in Paris, FR
, 45 cm P Dated and Signed Franck Evennou uses bronze like a poet uses words. He uses the language of
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Early 2000s French Armchairs

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Bronze

Franck Evennou 2009, Pair of Bronze Armchairs
Franck Evennou 2009, Pair of Bronze Armchairs
H 29.53 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in
Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800
By Matthew Boulton
Located in valatie, NY
the 19th c for traveling. This type of portable desk was described by the English poet William Cowper
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Decorative Boxes

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Cut Steel

Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning 16th century carved Spanish oak writing desk and cabinet, with
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Cabinets

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Oak

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Art Deco Silver Jade Enamel Desk Clock
By Continental Lemania
Located in Austin, TX
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By Porte Italia
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Portuguese Style Ebonized Spinet Secretary Desk by Tommy Bahama
By Tommy Bahama
Located in Rio Vista, CA
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Brass

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Located in North Hollywood, CA
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English Shaped Top Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
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21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Regency Papier Mache Tray On Stand
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality Regency Period Oblong Papier Mache Tray With Very Attractive Hand Painted And Gilded Decoration Raised On Elegant Later Faux Bamboo Design Stand.  What better way t...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Regency Papier Mache Tray On Stand
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H 19.25 in W 26 in D 20 in
English Regency Style Paper Mache Tray Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique English Regency style paper mache tray made by B. Watson & Co, circa 1900. Now on an English Regency wood, lacquer and painted stand made circa late 20th century.
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Antique Early 1900s English Regency End Tables

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By Jennens and Bettridge
Located in Benington, Herts
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By Greenapple, Rute Martins
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Outstanding Industrial Iron Desk
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Extraordinary iron desk, vinyl top, nice shaped legs. Six drawers and very nice sculptural back.
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Outstanding Industrial Iron Desk
Outstanding Industrial Iron Desk
H 30.71 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Mid Century Brass Desk Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century nicely shaped desk lamp in brass colour. The lamp has a thick lacquer and has a black colour underneath the shade. The shade can be easily turned in different directions....
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20th Century Table Lamps

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Metal

Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Edwardian desk / writing table, made in England and dating from around the 1890-1910 period. It is of superb quality, with a beautiful and elegant design. The top h...
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Antique 1890s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
H 31.11 in W 35.04 in D 21.26 in
Vintage Paper Mache King Charles Spaniel Dog Decoupage Waste Paper Basket
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
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BIRNAM WOOD STUDIO - Poet’s Desk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Presented by 'TULESTE FACTORY' for Market Art & Design Poet’s Desk Ref: 1032
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21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

BIRNAM WOOD STUDIO - Poet’s Desk
BIRNAM WOOD STUDIO - Poet’s Desk
H 29 in W 90 in D 30 in
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Located in Ridgewood, NY
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2010s North American Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

André Dubreuil, Desk, Hand Tooled Bronze, Repoussé Copper and Leather
By André Dubreuil
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
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18th Century Gustavian Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Remarkable 18th century Gustavian revolving desk chair in it's original condition, circa 1790
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

18th Century Gustavian Revolving Desk Chair
18th Century Gustavian Revolving Desk Chair
H 31.7 in W 29.14 in D 20.87 in
Koa Wood Desk by Johan Tapp for Gumps
By Johan Tapp
Located in Dorchester, MA
Johan Tapp created this beautiful writing desk for San Francisco emporium Gumps, who sold it as a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Koa Wood Desk by Johan Tapp for Gumps
Koa Wood Desk by Johan Tapp for Gumps
H 30.25 in W 44.5 in D 29 in
Chinese Scholars' Poetry Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Likely commissioned for his studio, this elegant poet's table once gave a scholar ample surface
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

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Stone

Maison Hermès, “Eye” Desktop Magnifying Glass in Gilt Brass, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Jean Cocteau (1889-1963), writer, poet, play writer, filmmaker, but also drawer, ceramist and graphic
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Maison Hermès, “Eye” Desktop Magnifying Glass in Gilt Brass, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Mounted Malachite Casket 1925s
Located in London, GB
future poet Sir John Betjeman) having no interest in carrying on the family business, George Betjemann
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Antique Victorian Coromandel Writing Personal Book Holder, 19th C
Located in London, GB
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19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope by Betjemann & Sons
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in London, GB
. With Ernest’s son John (the future poet Sir John Betjeman) having no interest in carrying on the family
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19th Century Victorian Ormolu Book Slide Asprey
Located in London, GB
poet John Betjeman, one of the most highly regarded craftsman and designers of his day. In the
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Figural Dante Alighieri Cast Bronze Letter Opener After Tiffany & Co., 20th C
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Rare French Empire Early 19th Century Sunflower Timepiece
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
by the Metamorphoses of the Latin poet Ovid, which recounts the love affairs of the Olympian gods
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Chrome Tube Desk Lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Hudson, NY
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Wood

Franck Evennou 2019, Large Wall Bronze Sculpture and Mirror
By Franck Evennou
Located in Paris, FR
, depth 57 cm, width 3 cm, Edition 1/8, signed Franck Evennou uses bronze like a poet uses words. He uses
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Franck Evennou 2013, Unique Bronze and Glass Dolmen Coffee Table
By Franck Evennou
Located in Paris, FR
entrelacs Franck Evennou uses bronze like a poet uses words. He uses the language of matter to re-invent
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Green Meditation Stone Top Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
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Green Meditation Stone Top Desk
Green Meditation Stone Top Desk
H 30.25 in W 46 in D 23 in
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Located in Forney, TX
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19th Century French Hotel Clerks Desk
19th Century French Hotel Clerks Desk
H 33.5 in W 32 in D 19.75 in
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By William Morris (English), Morris & Co., Hobbs & Co.
Located in GB
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By Ingo Maurer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Antique Grand Tour Alabaster Desk Bust of Dante Alighieri, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 19th century alabaster desk bust of Dante Alighieri, raised on a black marble columnar
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Jean Cocteau for Rosenthal Tetes Face Porcelain Hand Painted Vase Vessel
By Jean Cocteau, Rosenthal
Located in North Miami, FL
talents as a true artist included him being a poet, writer, painter, designer and filmmaker. This is an
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Antique Victorian Coromandel Silver Mounted Cigar Humidor, 1899, 19th Century
By George Betjeman & Sons
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent antique late Victorian Coromandel and sterling silver mounted desk top cigar
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Charles X Encrier Surmounted with a Bust of Homer
Located in New York, NY
This large, sculptural desk set represents the ancient Greek poet Homer, author of the Iliad and
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Plutarch's Inkstand Ormolu Desk Inkwell
Located in Salisbury, GB
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Plutarch's Inkstand Ormolu Desk Inkwell
Plutarch's Inkstand Ormolu Desk Inkwell
H 7.49 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Antique Desk & Chair Victorian Russian Interest Tsar Nicholas I Lady Zia Wernher
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
painted mahogany desk in George III style, circa 1890, with Hobbs locks throughout, with a later label to
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Mahogany

Outstanding Pair of George III Bonheur du Jours Provenance Coleridge Collection
Located in Wiltshire, GB
1834) was an English poet, literary critic, philosopher and theologian who, with his friend William
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19th c English library/desk chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Leather

19th c English library/desk chair
19th c English library/desk chair
H 38.5 in W 24.5 in D 27 in
Sublime Antique Swedish Biedermeier Partners Desk Satin Birch, 19th Century 1830
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique early 19th century Swedish ‘Biedermeier' partners desk, circa 1830. Description: A
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Birch, Leather

Olivetti Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass Jr. and Perry King, 1968
By Perry King, Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in San Diego, CA
. Sottsass suggested that the Valentine was a machine that was designed to keep poets company on lonely
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Post-Modern More Desk Accessories

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Plastic

Olivetti Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass Jr. and Perry King, 1968
By Perry King, Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in San Diego, CA
designed to keep poets company on lonely weekends in the country.   
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Post-Modern More Desk Accessories

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Plastic

Piet Hein Super Egg by Skjode
By Skjode Skjern, Piet Hein
Located in Providence, RI
poet and scientist Piet Hein(1905–1996). Super eggs of various materials were sold as novelties or
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Piet Hein Super Egg by Skjode
Piet Hein Super Egg by Skjode
H 1.88 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
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Poets Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the poets desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and bronze, every poets desk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a poets desk, we have 14 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the poets desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A poets desk, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made poets desk over the years, but those crafted by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin and Franck Evennou are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Poets Desk?

A poets desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,549, while the lowest priced sells for $475 and the highest can go for as much as $100,758.