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Retro Sewing Desk

Elegant Italian Desk Convertible into Sewing Machine
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant Italian desk convertible into sewing machine from the 1950s. The desk through its shapes
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Metal, Iron

Hans J. Wegner Sewing Table, Model AT-33, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully crafted model AT-33 sewing table designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured in Denmark by
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Wicker, Oak, Teak

1960s Teak Sewing Table or Table with Built in Sewing Machine, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- sewing machine seems working - wooden parts have been carefully refurbished - can be used as
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Teak, Wood

MCM Green Singer Sewing Machine in Cabinet
Located in Norton, MA
Quality made with elegant design from the Mid-Century Modern Singer Sewing Machine and Table
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Mid-20th Century English Retro Sewing Desk

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Wood, Machiche

Original Antique English Vintage Singer Desk Swivel Chair
By Singer
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Singer Swivel Desk Chair – D A classic factory workers stool designed and manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Retro Sewing Desk

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Metal

8 Max Pearson for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Red Tulip Swivel Dining Office Chairs
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Dayton, OH
, plant-like shape belies the efficiency of their construction, which eliminated the need for hand-sewing.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Steel

Victorian Tiger Oak Parquetry Sewing or Desk Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare, exquisite Victorian Sewing drawers or desktop filing cabinet in oak parquetry and tiger oak
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Retro Sewing Desk

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Oak

Mid-Century Prison Art Box from Cigarette Packs
Located in Forney, TX
curiosity and conversation starter, use as a table or desk box, jewelry casket, trinket case, sewing caddy
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Retro Sewing Desk

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Tin

1960 Italian Console Table in Solid Beech and Chestnut, Natural Honey Color
Located in Buggiano, IT
deep side drawers. In the past it was the backbone of an ancient sewing machine. Excellent measures
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Beech, Chestnut

1960s Severin Hansen Set of Two Fully Restored Mahogany Side Tables by Haslev
By Severin Hansen Jr., Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
table and desk designs in the Classic, Danish Mid-Century Modern style. In the 1950s and early 1960s
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Mahogany

1960´s Severin Hansen Coffee Table in Rosewood
By Severin Hansen Jr., Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
designer Severin Hansen Jr. is best remembered for his table and desk designs in the Classic, Danish Mid
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Rosewood

Retro 1960´s Severin Hansen Coffee Table in Rosewood
1960´s Severin Hansen Coffee Table in Rosewood
H 19.69 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Textile

Mint Condition Florian Schulz Onos Polished Brass with Side Counterweight
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any needs. To be on the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist concer...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Brass

Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck Nesting Tables, 1960s, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic nesting tables from the 1960s by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck. Solid frame with veneered table top with solid wood edge in teak. Quality Features: - accomplished desig...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Wood

1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's and 1960's Commonly this desk is known as produced in Switzerland by Mummenthale...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Oak, Plywood

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Textile, Wood

1960s Rosewood Sewing Table, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- The item was carefully refurbished.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Rosewood

1960s Rosewood Sewing Table, Denmark
1960s Rosewood Sewing Table, Denmark
H 19.69 in W 24.81 in D 17.33 in
Hans Wegner Danish Modern AT-33 Teak and Oak Sewing Table for Andreas Tuck
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautifully crafted early example of model AT-33 sewing table designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured in Denmark by cabinet maker, Andreas Tuck. This teak and oak table has two exte...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Teak, Wicker, Oak

Guhl & Harbeck Style Chain Stitch Hand Crank Sewing Machine
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Guhl & Harbeck style chainstitch hand crank sewing machine. The C shaped cast iron machine is painted black and its rectangular base with four scrolls and shells feet corne...
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20th Century German Machine Age Retro Sewing Desk

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Iron

Antique New Williams Arts & Crafts Leather Treadle Belt Sewing Machine Cum Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Under-appreciated but exceptionally made Antique New Williams Company treadle sewing machine with leather belt and working mechanism. Inside it houses spool boxes and the original st...
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Early 1900s Canadian Arts and Crafts Retro Sewing Desk

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Entrance Wardrobe Console, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This beautiful Italian Mid-Century Modern entrance wardrobe console was made in the 1950s. The executive quality and refined design are denoted by various details, such as the front ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Brass

Solid Oak Wardrobe and Desk by Guillerme et Chambron, Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Elegant and rare Wardrobe, armoire and secretary by French designers Guillerme and Chambron featuring leather straps holding the desk tray. The iconic wardrobe is in overall good...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Oak

Teak Sewing Table by Bergen Bruksbo for Norway's Raknes Møbelfabrik
By Hans J. Wegner, Bruskbo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage teak side table by Bergen Bruksbo for Raknes Møbelfabrik, Norway 1960. Traditionally intended for use as a sewing table, this piece would also make a functional bedside table...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Teak, Wicker, Wood

Vintage Singer Sewing Machine on Original Cast Iron Base
By Singer
Located in Sofia, BG
Original Singer sewing machine with all original parts. USA, circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century American Retro Sewing Desk

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Wrought Iron

TEAK Mid Century Modern Danish "MAGIC BOX" Desk / Hideaway Secretary Desk
Located in Weehawken, NJ
This Mid Century Modern Teak "Magic Box" secretary desk highlights precisely what makes Danish furniture so functional and versatile. This cabinet takes up minimal depth yet once you...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Wood, Teak

Antique Dressing Table, circa 1890, France
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique dressing table from the end of the 19th century. Furniture in very good condition. Origin: France Wood: walnut + marble Dimensions: height 220 cm / width 118 cm ...
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1890s French Louis XVI Retro Sewing Desk

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Walnut

Antique Dressing Table, circa 1890, France
Antique Dressing Table, circa 1890, France
H 86.62 in W 46.46 in D 24.81 in
Mid-Century Modern Tiki Brutalist Armoire or Cabinet
By Paul Evans
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern Tiki Brutalist armoire or cabinet. Unusual cabinet featuring sculpted panel doors, four large cubbies and four drawers, handsome brass pull.
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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Brass

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Sewing Table in Teak
Located in Mørkøv, 85
Elegant and small sewing table with a single shelve underneath. Made in the 60s. Teak top with an
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Beech, Oak, Teak

Retro Sewing Table in Teak
Sewing Table in Teak
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 13.39 in
Eames ESU D-20-C Desk
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hudson, NY
: "Additional uses for the E.S.U. desks as table for sewing or receptionist desk are suggested."
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Metal

Retro Eames ESU D-20-C Desk
Eames ESU D-20-C Desk
H 29 in W 60 in D 24.5 in
Vintage Polished Metal Industrial Style Singer Chair, circa 1940
By Singer Sewing Machine Co.
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
. Just re-polished. Ideal for a desk chair or for dining. I will be able to source similar chairs over
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Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Industrial Retro Sewing Desk

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Steel, Iron

Rare desk and chair by Dorothy Schindale
Located in Dallas, TX
This extremely rare desk was designed originally as a sewing table by Dorothy Schindale for Modern
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1950s Retro Sewing Desk

Davis Cabinet Co Teakwood Student Writing Desk & Faux Bamboo Chair
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage Davis Cabinet Company student desk and chair. Made of teakwood featuring asian styling
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Retro Sewing Desk

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Faux Bamboo, Teak

Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Small Lady Desk with Drawers, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
style of Mid-Century Modern. It was probably used as a thread-table for a sewing machine. This desk
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Plastic, Teak

Unique Danish Modern Freestanding Work Desk by Kurt Østervig, Teak & Ash, 1950s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing freestanding work desk by Danish designer Kurt Østervig made for himself in the early 1950s
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Ash, Teak

1960s Hans J Wegner Oak Sewing Table AT-33 Made by Andreas Tuck, Denmark
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Oak

Vintage Red Multiplor Desk Organizer by Rino Pirovano
By Rexite
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a dresser or desktop for office supplies, sewing needles and threads, makeup, or jewelry. With a lid
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Late 20th Century Retro Sewing Desk

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Metal

Singer Featherweight Model 221 Was Made Exclusively at the Company‘s Kilbowie
By Singer
Located in Verviers, BE
Singer sewing machine model 221 working order, perfect condition The singer featherweight model
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1950s Scottish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Metal

Sewing Box by Kai Kristiansen for Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950
By Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful sewing box designed by Kai Kristiansen, manufactured by Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik in Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Wicker, Hardwood

Teak sideboard by Severin Hansen by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri, 1960's
By Severin Hansen
Located in London, GB
furniture designer Severin Hansen Jr. is best remembered for his table and desk designs in the classic
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Teak

1960s Severin Hansen Jr. Nesting Tables in Oak and Ceramics, Royal Copenhagen
By Severin Hansen Jr., Royal Copenhagen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
his table and desk designs in the classic, Danish midcentury modern style. In the 1950s and early '60s
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Teak

1960s Severin Hansen Set of Two Side Tables in Rosewood by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
By Severin Hansen Jr., Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
designer Severin Hansen Jr. is best remembered for his table and desk designs in the classic, Danish
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Rosewood

Vintage Polished Metal Industrial Style Singer Chair, circa 1940
By Singer Sewing Machine Co.
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
. Just re-polished. Ideal for a desk chair or for dining. I will be able to source similar chairs over
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Retro Sewing Desk

Materials

Steel, Iron

Arne Hovmand-Olsen Teak Boomerang Desk/ Not Arne Vodder
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sliding door and cabinet door opens to reveal a sewing cabinet. Most of these desks have a bar in front
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Teak

Joe Columbo Boby Work Station and Storage Unit
By Joe Colombo
Located in Port Jervis, NY
on wheels. Endless uses in the home, bar cart, sewing station, desk or task accessories.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Plastic

Metal Work Table with Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/blue metal legs. Great for any type of art studio, writers desk, workshop or sewing table, to name a
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1980s Retro Sewing Desk

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Metal

Metal Work Table with Drawer
Metal Work Table with Drawer
H 33.5 in W 50.25 in D 30.25 in
1960s Severin Hansen Set of Nesting Tables in Rosewood by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
By Severin Hansen Jr., Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
. Danish furniture designer Severin Hansen Jr. is best remembered for his table and desk designs in the
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Rosewood

1960s Severin Hansen Set of Two Side Tables in Rosewood by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri
By Severin Hansen Jr., Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
designer Severin Hansen Jr. is best remembered for his table and desk designs in the Classic, Danish Mid
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Rosewood

Scandinavian Rosewood Sewing Desk Table
Located in Notteroy, NO
Scandinavian small rosewood quality built sewing, utility or hobby desk or table from the 1970s
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Rosewood

Scandinavian Rosewood Sewing Desk Table
Scandinavian Rosewood Sewing Desk Table
H 18.51 in W 21.26 in D 13.78 in
Scandinavian Laminated Rosewood Sewing Desk Table
Located in Notteroy, NO
Scandinavian small rosewood quality built sewing, utility or hobby desk or table from the 1970s
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Retro Sewing Desk

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Rosewood

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Retro Sewing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal retro sewing desk for your home. Each retro sewing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and oak. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect retro sewing desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A retro sewing desk made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made retro sewing desk over the years, but those crafted by Andreas Tuck, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri and Severin Hansen Jr. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Retro Sewing Desk?

Prices for a retro sewing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $396 and can go as high as $8,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,685.