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Vintage Architect Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A heavy vintage architect desk with various drawers and compartments. A wonderful piece of
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Mid-20th Century Retro Architect Desk

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Wood

Retro Architect Desk
Vintage Architect Desk
H 30.5 in W 81 in D 30 in
Architect's desk, wood and metal, circa 1970, France.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Architect's desk in sliding beige lacquered wood with metal-plated casters, hinged top, two belt
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1970s French Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Metal

Most Unusual Industrial Adjustable Architects Desk/ Drafting Table
By Hamilton
Located in Buffalo, NY
Most unusual industrial adjustable architects desk/ drafting table, amazing design and lines
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1950s American Industrial Retro Architect Desk

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Steel

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Slant Front Architect's Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style slant front standing desk or architect's desk By Baker
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Retro Architect Desk

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Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Leather Top Slant Front Architect's Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Georgian style slant front architect's desk. The desk features shallow drawers and
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1960s American Georgian Retro Architect Desk

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Brass

Counter Balance Architect Desk Lamp, 1980s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Black metal Architect desk lamp with counterweight and red details, reminiscent of the Memphis
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1980s Italian Minimalist Retro Architect Desk

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Metal, Enamel

Retro Counter Balance Architect Desk Lamp, 1980s
Counter Balance Architect Desk Lamp, 1980s
H 20.08 in W 36.62 in D 7.09 in
Hans J Wegner Solid Teak Architect's Desk Model 571
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Andersen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is a beautiful and pristine solid teak desk by Hans J. Wegner, made by Johannes Hansen in the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Stainless Steel

Heavy Form 1950s Architects Desk Office Anglepoise Table Lamp by British Admel
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An original Admel architects desk lamp, featuring a large counterweight design. Original paint and
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Retro Architect Desk

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Steel, Iron

Hala Zeist Architect Desk Lamp, Dutch, 1960s
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in Den Haag, NL
Dutch Design this Hala Zeist Architect en table or desk lamp. Model T9 1960s Very nice example
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Metal

Retro Hala Zeist Architect Desk Lamp, Dutch, 1960s
Hala Zeist Architect Desk Lamp, Dutch, 1960s
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 7.49 in
Jørgen Gammel White Architect Desk Lamp, Denmark, 1980s
By Jørgen Gammelgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large Functionalist white architect metal desk lamp. Designed during the 1980s by danish
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1980s Danish Minimalist Retro Architect Desk

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Metal

Louis Poulsen White Articulated Architects Desk or Wall Lamp, 1980s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
adjustable white 'Anglepoise' desk light was designed in-house at Louis Poulsen in the early 1970s. This one
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Metal, Aluminum

Louis Poulsen Black Articulated Architects Desk or Wall Lamp, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
adjustable black 'Anglepoise' desk or wall light was designed in-house at Louis Poulsen in the early 1970s
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Metal, Aluminum

1960's Architects desk lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Brno, CZ
This bright red adjustable lamp was designed by Napako Lightning company in the 1960’s Czechoslovakia. It’s designer, Josef Hurka is considered by many as the most talented and comme...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Architect Desk Lamp by Veb Metalldruecker, DDR, Germany, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Low riding yet fully adjustable table lamp model TK 501, produced by VEB Metalldruecker in Halle, DDR during the 1960s. Original condition, unrestored, and with ware and patina.
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Steel

Industrial Office Architect Desk Lamp by Ledu, 1970s, Made in Sweden
Located in Antwerp, BE
Industrial office desk lamp by Ledu, 1970s, Made in Sweden Big adjustable articulated desk lamp by
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Metal

Asger B. C. White Danish Minimalist Architects Desk or Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
state Television and by lots of Architects this extremely versatile and fully adjustable table lamp with
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1980s Danish Minimalist Retro Architect Desk

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Aluminum, Steel

George Nelson Action Office Architect's Roll-Top Desk for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
Striking black and walnut roll-top architect's desk with three drawers and hidden file storage
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Architect Desk

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Aluminum

Italian Architect's Oak Table / Desk Made with a Slant, circa 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Italian Architect's desk made with a slant, supported by an oak base and with a black glass top
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1960s Italian Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Oak

Vintage Architects, Draftsmans Desk
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
1940'S Vintage Architects, Draftsmans Desk. Solid Teak Top with heavy cast iron base set on wooden
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Retro Architect Desk

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Iron

Vintage Architects, Draftsmans Desk
Vintage Architects, Draftsmans Desk
H 28.75 in W 29.93 in D 22.84 in
Postmodern Architect-Designed Plywood & Steel Desk
Located in New York, NY
Postmodern Large Architect-Designed Plywood and Steel Custom-Made Desk, the heavy mirrored steel
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Late 20th Century Retro Architect Desk

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Steel

Writing Desk Designed by Architect M. Požár, Retro Style Brusel 1960s
By M. Požár
Located in Praha, CZ
The item is made of veneered and varnished wood, on upper surface is black opax glass, corpus is varnished quality polyurethane varnish. drawers and legs are varnished into the origi...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Glass, Wood

Post- Modern Architects Drafting Desk Lamp in Tan by Electrix, Inc
Located in Plainview, NY
Modern architects desk lamp will elevate your workspace while adding a vintage allure and contemporary
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Metal

Desk/dining table in solid pine. Prototype from the home of a Danish architect
By Donald Judd
Located in Ystad, SE
This minimalist Danish 1960s Desk/dining table in solid Oregon pine is a Private prototype acquired
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Pine

Architect's work, Lacquered system table, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
System table Unique piece, special order, Circa 1970 White and orange lacquered wood Height 77 x Width 100 x Length 81 (162 cm open) Condition report: good original condition, so...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Wood, Lacquer

Desk by Gordon Bunshaft Manufactured by Knoll for SOM Architect Chase Bank
By Som American, Gordon Bunshaft
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Desk has a solid polished steel frame that supports a 1.25 inch marble top with thin wooden drawers
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend Cirkel, 1959
By Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Reply Dutch Design Architect drawing table designed by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de
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1970s Dutch Industrial Retro Architect Desk

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Steel

Vintage Cartographer's Set, English, Nickel, Architect, Draughtsman, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cartographer's set. An English, nickel architect's or draughtsman's case by
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Nickel

Vintage Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Tools, Lotter, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage technical drawing set. A German, silver nickel set of architect or cartographer's
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Mid-20th Century German Retro Architect Desk

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Nickel

Desk by Giorgio Preti
Located in Milan, IT
Desk by Giorgio Preti, Italy, 1950s. Designed for then CEO of the Banco di San Geminiano e San
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Brass

Desk by Giorgio Preti
Desk by Giorgio Preti
H 30.71 in W 79.53 in D 39.38 in
Game of Chess and Checkers Designed by the Architect Antonella Fonda
By Alfons Bach
Located in Foggia, FG
Game of chess and checkers designed by the architect Antonella Fonda. Chess and checkers have been
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1980s Italian American Classical Retro Architect Desk

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Brass

Wonderful minimalistic italien prototype desk
By Ico Parisi
Located in Munich, DE
Great italien prototype desk from an architects estate full of wonderful mid century design and
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Metal, Brass

Wonderful minimalistic italien prototype desk
Wonderful minimalistic italien prototype desk
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 33.86 in
Elegant Luigi Caccia Dominioni Desk
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare and elegant Dominioni desk in unusual, oval shape. Luigi Caccia Dominioni (b. December 7
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Plywood

Elegant Luigi Caccia Dominioni Desk
Elegant Luigi Caccia Dominioni Desk
H 29.93 in W 40.16 in D 30.71 in
Pierre Jeanneret, Desk, circa 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
1947, Nehru decided to commission a contemporary architect for the creation of the new capital of the
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Aluminum

Pierre Jeanneret, Desk, circa 1960
Pierre Jeanneret, Desk, circa 1960
H 27.96 in W 44.89 in D 29.93 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio Desk
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio B.B.P.R. for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, metal, vinyl, plastic, Italy, circa 1960
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Metal

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio Desk
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio Desk
H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 31.89 in
Desk, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Desk, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1950/1960s. Teak table top with painted wood
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Wood, Teak

Desk, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
Desk, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
H 27.17 in W 68.9 in D 17.72 in
Desk by Herbert Hirche, circa 1967
By Herbert Hirche
Located in Brussels, BE
Wonderfull minimalist desk By Herbert Hirche, manufactured by Christian Holzäpfel in 1967. Original
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Aluminum

Desk by Herbert Hirche, circa 1967
Desk by Herbert Hirche, circa 1967
H 29.34 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Beautiful Angelo Mangiarotti Teak Desk, 1952
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful, unique desk, and sculptural desk designed by Angelo Mangiarotti. Angelo Mangiarotti
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Teak

Beautiful Angelo Mangiarotti Teak Desk, 1952
Beautiful Angelo Mangiarotti Teak Desk, 1952
H 28.75 in W 57.49 in D 18.12 in
Rare Arne Jacobsen 'Djob' Writing Desk, 1971
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Writing desk designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1971. Part of the 'DJOB' system for Denmark's National
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Aluminum

Rare Arne Jacobsen 'Djob' Writing Desk, 1971
Rare Arne Jacobsen 'Djob' Writing Desk, 1971
H 27.75 in W 70.75 in D 30.5 in
Kevi Desk Chairs
By Jørgen Rasmussen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
seat height. Surprisingly comfortable, the Kevi chair is a favorite among architects and designers for
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Aluminum

Kevi Desk Chairs
Kevi Desk Chairs
H 29.53 in W 17.33 in D 18.51 in
Gio Ponti Original 1950's Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
An architect, furniture and industrial designer and editor, Giò Ponti was arguably the most
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Brass

Gio Ponti Original 1950's Desk
Gio Ponti Original 1950's Desk
H 31.11 in W 65.75 in D 35.44 in
'Acid Bauhaus' Desk by Alessandro Guerriero, 1989
By Alessandro Guerriero
Located in London, GB
stripes. Asymmetrical 'boxes' (the interiors brightened in lime green paint) protrude from desk top and
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1980s Italian Retro Architect Desk

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Steel

Unique Italian Free-Standing Corner Desk in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Custom-made desk, oak, brass, metal, Italy, 1950s An Italian architect or furniture designer with
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Metal, Brass

Unique Italian Free-Standing Corner Desk in Oak
Unique Italian Free-Standing Corner Desk in Oak
H 30.91 in W 97.64 in D 66.93 in
BERGWOOD - Desk
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Forest, BE
Desk produced by the Belgian company Bergwood in the 1970’s. Bergwood is known for its productions
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1970s Belgian Retro Architect Desk

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Wood

BERGWOOD - Desk
BERGWOOD - Desk
H 25.6 in W 61.03 in D 21.66 in
Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, corner writing desk, mutenyé, nickel-plated metal, aluminum, Belgium, 1957
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Metal, Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel

Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, desk, model ‘BO 69’, teak, metal, brass, Denmark, design ca. 1953, made late
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Metal, Brass

Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak
Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak
H 28.94 in W 98.04 in D 33.47 in
Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful avant garde desk designed by Jacques Adnet and manufactured in his own atelier in France
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Brass

Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950
Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, corner writing desk, mutenyé, nickel-plated metal, aluminum, Belgium, 1957
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Metal, Aluminum, Nickel

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 Retro Architect Desk

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Metal

Space Ace 1970s Tube table lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan
By Ateljé Lyktan, Anders Pherson
Located in Den Haag, NL
Here we have a super cool architect/desk lamp from Ateljé Lyktan. Designer Anders Pehrson created a
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1970s Swedish Space Age Retro Architect Desk

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Plastic

Giovanni Battista Bassi Asymmetrical writing desk Italy 1950
By Giovanni Bassi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful a-symmetrical writing desk-table designed by Giovanni Battista Bassi and made in Italy in
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Hardwood

Ico Parisi Desk for Mim Rome from 1960s
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in bari, IT
Ico Parisi desk in wood and steel including leg protectors for MIM Rome. MIM (Mobili Italiani
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Metal

Ico Parisi Desk for Mim Rome from 1960s
Ico Parisi Desk for Mim Rome from 1960s
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Rare Jules Wabbes Executive Corner Desk in Wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, writing desk with drawer compartments, wengé, metal, lacquered wood, Belgium, 1960s
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Steel, Metal

Studio BBPR 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Movable Cabinet
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desk with various storage compartments, coated steel
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Steel

Knoll International Executive Desk S 872 Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Köln, NRW
Writing desk by Florence Knoll model 872 Steel frame chromed, top wood lacquered white with two
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Mid-20th Century European Retro Architect Desk

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Metal

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 Retro Architect Desk

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Chrome

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
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Desk in Cherry
By Cantieri Carugati, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati, writing desk, cherry, metal, Italy, 1958 This piece of
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Metal

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 Retro Architect 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
Danish Oak Desk attributed to Henning Kjaernulf, mid-century
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Solid oak writing desk complete with drawers, attributed to the Danish furniture designer Henning
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Oak

Danish Oak Desk attributed to Henning Kjaernulf, mid-century
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Solid oak writing desk complete with drawers, attributed to the Danish furniture designer Henning
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Oak

Mid-Century Danish Oak Desk attributed to Henning Kjaernulf
By EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
for a small working desk. Medium size table in the style of the well known danish architect
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Architect Desk

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Brass

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Retro Architect Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal retro architect desk for your home. A retro architect desk — often made from metal, wood and steel — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the retro architect desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each retro architect desk bearing Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made retro architect desk over the years, but those crafted by Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel and Wim Rietveld are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Retro Architect Desk?

Prices for a retro architect desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $153 and can go as high as $90,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,691.