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Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Lacquered Japanese writing box with metal detailing, mid 20th century. The box has signs of
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Other Retro Writing Box

Materials

Wood

Retro Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century
Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century

Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century

H 1.78 in W 7.49 in D 9.85 in
Japanese Suzuribako-Writing Box-Showa Era-Excellect condition-GSY Gallery Select
Located in London, GB
This vintage wooden Writing Box with drawer features beautiful original metal fittings, exuding a
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1980s Showa Retro Writing Box

Materials

Metal

Retro Japanese Suzuribako-Writing Box-Showa Era-Excellect condition-GSY Gallery Select
Japanese Suzuribako-Writing Box-Showa Era-Excellect condition-GSY Gallery Select

Japanese Suzuribako-Writing Box-Showa Era-Excellect condition-GSY Gallery Select, 1980

H 13.19 in W 9.85 in D 5.2 in
Anglo Indian Colonial Brass Inlaid Teak Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
box or writing box. A treat for the coffee table or desk. Made for the English European market
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Retro Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Retro Anglo Indian Colonial Brass Inlaid Teak Jewelry Box
Anglo Indian Colonial Brass Inlaid Teak Jewelry Box

Anglo Indian Colonial Brass Inlaid Teak Jewelry Box

H 3.5 in W 12 in D 8 in
Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk In Teak, Switzerland 1950
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Experience the elegance and ingenuity of Swiss design with this stunning foldable writing desk
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1950s Retro Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Retro Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk In Teak, Switzerland 1950
Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk In Teak, Switzerland 1950

Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk In Teak, Switzerland 1950

H 45.28 in W 33.47 in D 22.45 in
Coconut Rectangular Box
By Compagnia del Tabacco
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rectangular coconut box by Tobacco Company in Italy. It's a beautiful elegant unusual box for
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Late 20th Century Italian Other Retro Writing Box

Materials

Coconut

Retro Coconut Rectangular Box
Coconut Rectangular Box

Coconut Rectangular Box

H 2.37 in W 5.91 in D 11.82 in
Table, Desk, Writing, Dressing, Vanity, Teak, Vintage
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A large vintage teak table desk, writing table, dressing table or side table. Measures: 6 feet 2
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1950s British Retro Writing Box

Materials

Teak

Table, Desk, Writing, Dressing, Vanity, Teak, Retro
Table, Desk, Writing, Dressing, Vanity, Teak, Vintage

Table, Desk, Writing, Dressing, Vanity, Teak, Vintage

H 30.32 in W 74.41 in D 35.04 in
Cartier Brass and Copper Enigma Box, 1959
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
puzzle box that uses Leonardo da Vinci's specular writing technique*. If you look at the box the straight
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Box

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Retro Cartier Brass and Copper Enigma Box, 1959
Cartier Brass and Copper Enigma Box, 1959

Cartier Brass and Copper Enigma Box, 1959

H 1.75 in W 5 in D 4 in
Petite Mid-Century Italian Maple and Metal Sewing Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming, petite maple sewing box with black painted metal frame and cane-wrapped handle, all
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Box

Materials

Metal

Retro Petite Mid-Century Italian Maple and Metal Sewing Box
Petite Mid-Century Italian Maple and Metal Sewing Box

Petite Mid-Century Italian Maple and Metal Sewing Box

H 18.5 in W 14.25 in D 7.25 in
Søborg Møbler ‘model 130’ teak & beech writing desk – Børge Mogensen
By Soborg Mobler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Free standing writing desk with model no. 130 designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Box

Materials

Beech, Teak

Retro Søborg Møbler ‘model 130’ teak & beech writing desk – Børge Mogensen
Søborg Møbler ‘model 130’ teak & beech writing desk – Børge Mogensen

Søborg Møbler ‘model 130’ teak & beech writing desk – Børge Mogensen

H 28.75 in W 57.09 in D 28.35 in
Art Deco Inlaid 'Sunray' Inlaid Tea Caddy Box with Key, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly iconic Art Deco wooden box with an iconic sunray pattern
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Retro Writing Box

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Inlaid 'Sunray' Inlaid Tea Caddy Box with Key, c1930
Art Deco Inlaid 'Sunray' Inlaid Tea Caddy Box with Key, c1930

Art Deco Inlaid 'Sunray' Inlaid Tea Caddy Box with Key, c1930

H 6.11 in W 12.01 in D 5.71 in
Vintage Maitland Smith Miniature Knee Hole Desk Keepsake Jewelry Box Chest
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maitland Smith dresser top valet or jewelry box in the shape of a Georgian knee hole
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Late 20th Century Georgian Retro Writing Box

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Vintage Maitland Smith Miniature Knee Hole Desk Keepsake Jewelry Box Chest
Vintage Maitland Smith Miniature Knee Hole Desk Keepsake Jewelry Box Chest

Vintage Maitland Smith Miniature Knee Hole Desk Keepsake Jewelry Box Chest

H 16 in W 10 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original magic box desk, cabinet/desk
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Box

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk

H 45.3 in W 64.5 in D 20.38 in
Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
By Vantinge Møbelindustri, Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen
Located in Highland, IN
This remarkable "magic desk" design by Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen is incredibly innovative and versatile. Beautifully crafted of teak by Vantinge Møbelindustri, it looks like a mini...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Writing Box

Materials

Teak

Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"

Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"

H 47.5 in W 31.5 in D 20.5 in
Indian Wood Pen Box with Hand Painted Figural Scenes
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The rectangular Indian pen box with domed hinged lid is hand-painted with colorful figural
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Retro Writing Box

Materials

Wood

Indian Wood Pen Box with Hand Painted Figural Scenes
Indian Wood Pen Box with Hand Painted Figural Scenes

Indian Wood Pen Box with Hand Painted Figural Scenes

H 3.75 in W 7.5 in D 3.75 in
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
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Box

Materials

Oak, Plywood

1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar

1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar

H 44.49 in W 32.68 in D 21.26 in
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Oval Tobacco Box
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Solid silver box for tobacco. The box was made entirely by hand starting from a silver sheet and
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1990s Italian Other Retro Writing Box

Materials

Silver

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Oval Tobacco Box
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Oval Tobacco Box

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Oval Tobacco Box

H 3.15 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in
Japanese Carved Kamakura Lacquer Box with Botanical Design by Tamerou Ono
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A vintage Japanese Tsuzuri bako, writing box. with an unusual, deeply carved relief of Japanese
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Retro Writing Box

Materials

Wood

Japanese Carved Kamakura Lacquer Box with Botanical Design by Tamerou Ono
Japanese Carved Kamakura Lacquer Box with Botanical Design by Tamerou Ono

Japanese Carved Kamakura Lacquer Box with Botanical Design by Tamerou Ono

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H 2.37 in W 9.85 in D 7.88 in
Red Desk with Drawer and Compartment, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Red lacquered writing desk on glue and plaster preparation, 1950s. Equipped with drawer and open
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Lacquer, Paint

Red Desk with Drawer and Compartment, 1950s
Red Desk with Drawer and Compartment, 1950s

Red Desk with Drawer and Compartment, 1950s

H 30.52 in W 35.83 in D 20.48 in
Centre desk table in parchment, eclecticism
Located in Montelabbate, PU
covered in parchment. Italy, '90s. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the
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1980s Italian Retro Writing Box

Materials

Silver Leaf

Centre desk table in parchment, eclecticism
Centre desk table in parchment, eclecticism

Centre desk table in parchment, eclecticism

H 30.52 in W 50.6 in D 22.45 in
Kurt Ostervig Style Oak Coffee Table with Rounded Corners and U-Shaped Legs
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century Kurt Østervig style oak coffee table with simple box square frame and u-shaped legs. In
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Box

Materials

Oak

Kurt Ostervig Style Oak Coffee Table with Rounded Corners and U-Shaped Legs
Kurt Ostervig Style Oak Coffee Table with Rounded Corners and U-Shaped Legs

Kurt Ostervig Style Oak Coffee Table with Rounded Corners and U-Shaped Legs

H 20.5 in W 59 in D 23.5 in
Desk By Guy Lefèvre - Metal & Wood - Ca 1970
By Guy Lefevre
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
wooden box are typical of the French style of the 1970s. Just like Maison Jansen, Romeo or Jean Claude
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Box

Materials

Metal

Desk By Guy Lefèvre - Metal & Wood - Ca 1970
Desk By Guy Lefèvre - Metal & Wood - Ca 1970

Desk By Guy Lefèvre - Metal & Wood - Ca 1970

H 27.96 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Desk by Gianni Moschatelli for Formanova, 1960s
By Formanova
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Formanova. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Box

Materials

Steel

Desk by Gianni Moschatelli for Formanova, 1960s
Desk by Gianni Moschatelli for Formanova, 1960s

Desk by Gianni Moschatelli for Formanova, 1960s

H 30.71 in W 51.19 in D 29.93 in
Unique Italian Free Standing Desk in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, teak, vinyl, brass, plywood, beech, Italy, circa. 1960 This highly refined desk that
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Unique Italian Free Standing Desk in Teak
Unique Italian Free Standing Desk in Teak

Unique Italian Free Standing Desk in Teak

H 29.93 in W 74.81 in D 33.08 in
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Desk in Cherry
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cantieri Carugati
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 Writing Box

Materials

Metal

Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Desk in Cherry
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Desk in Cherry

Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Desk in Cherry

H 31.89 in W 43.31 in D 25.99 in
Rosewood Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
the interior. The desk is composed of a rectangular box with three aligned drawers, all covered with
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Box

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Rosewood

Rosewood Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
Rosewood Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury

Rosewood Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury

H 28.55 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated crates or boxes) for US and
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1950s Retro Writing Box

Materials

Metal

Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s

Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s

H 31.5 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Modernist Desk By Luigi Bartolini - Teak - Ca 1960
By Bartolini
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
wood top and a suspended box in the same wood with stylized chrome metal handles. It is based on a
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Box

Materials

Metal

Modernist Desk By Luigi Bartolini - Teak - Ca 1960
Modernist Desk By Luigi Bartolini - Teak - Ca 1960

Modernist Desk By Luigi Bartolini - Teak - Ca 1960

H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 29.53 in
Permanente Mobili Cantù, Corner Desk in Mahogany, Italy 1950
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Paolo Buffa
Located in Catonvielle, FR
glass slab. The upper part consists of a double shelf ending in a drop-down box, decorated on both sides
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Box

Materials

Mahogany

Permanente Mobili Cantù, Corner Desk in Mahogany, Italy 1950
Permanente Mobili Cantù, Corner Desk in Mahogany, Italy 1950

Permanente Mobili Cantù, Corner Desk in Mahogany, Italy 1950

H 106.3 in W 48.43 in D 46.46 in
Vintage Imitation Wood Vinyl Desk by Mascagni for Harrods of London
Located in Montelabbate, PU
signs of time and wear. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden
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1960s Italian Retro Writing Box

Materials

Metal

Vintage Imitation Wood Vinyl Desk by Mascagni for Harrods of London
Vintage Imitation Wood Vinyl Desk by Mascagni for Harrods of London

Vintage Imitation Wood Vinyl Desk by Mascagni for Harrods of London

H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo and Grasscloth Pagoda Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
tops, sides, and drawer fronts, featuring two glove boxes and a dramatic pagoda form with brackets and
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Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Retro Writing Box

Materials

Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo

British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo and Grasscloth Pagoda Desk
British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo and Grasscloth Pagoda Desk

British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo and Grasscloth Pagoda Desk

H 41 in W 43 in D 23 in
1950s Industrial Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk by Orma Milano, Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
be made in a 5 or 7-layered cardboard box or a wooden crate. Bigger items may be required to ship on
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1950s Italian Industrial Retro Writing Box

Materials

Steel

1950s Industrial Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk by Orma Milano, Italy
1950s Industrial Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk by Orma Milano, Italy

1950s Industrial Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk by Orma Milano, Italy

H 27.17 in W 35.83 in D 20.08 in
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN DESK Model CM 172 by PIERRE PAULIN, THONET, France 1950
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
square section metal structures, box with 3 drawers (and 1 drawer top) and 1 large lacquered mahogany
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Box

Materials

Metal

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN DESK Model CM 172 by PIERRE PAULIN, THONET, France 1950
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN DESK Model CM 172 by PIERRE PAULIN, THONET, France 1950

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN DESK Model CM 172 by PIERRE PAULIN, THONET, France 1950

H 30.71 in W 41.34 in D 27.56 in
Green Leatherette and Metal Cabinets, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
hall. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed
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1960s Italian Industrial Retro Writing Box

Materials

Metal

Green Leatherette and Metal Cabinets, 1960s, Set of 2
Green Leatherette and Metal Cabinets, 1960s, Set of 2

Green Leatherette and Metal Cabinets, 1960s, Set of 2

H 27.56 in W 18.9 in D 14.97 in
Post modernist desk, 1980s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Desk from the 80s in France - Red laminate box with 3 drawers on the left - Black lacquered pyramid
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Late 20th Century French Retro Writing Box

Materials

Glass, Laminate

Post modernist desk, 1980s
Post modernist desk, 1980s

Post modernist desk, 1980s

H 38.59 in W 80.71 in D 23.63 in
Jacques Hauville, Executive Desk for Bema France 1950
By Jacques Hauville
Located in Catonvielle, FR
elegance favors the curve, the two boxes with 2 drawers have a library compartment on the visitor side. the
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Box

Materials

Oak

Jacques Hauville, Executive Desk for Bema France 1950
Jacques Hauville, Executive Desk for Bema France 1950

Jacques Hauville, Executive Desk for Bema France 1950

H 29.53 in W 71.66 in D 31.5 in
A NEO-CLASSICAL ART-DECO SHABBY-CHIC Desk and a Chair by DAL VERA, Italy 1960
By Dal Vera
Located in PARIS, FR
, Modernist, desk with geometric bamboo structure and woven wicker tops, 2-drawer box with bronze/brass
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Box

Materials

Brass, Bronze

A NEO-CLASSICAL ART-DECO SHABBY-CHIC Desk and a Chair by DAL VERA, Italy 1960
A NEO-CLASSICAL ART-DECO SHABBY-CHIC Desk and a Chair by DAL VERA, Italy 1960

A NEO-CLASSICAL ART-DECO SHABBY-CHIC Desk and a Chair by DAL VERA, Italy 1960

H 29.53 in W 47.64 in D 23.23 in
Desk with Painted Glass Top, Joaquim Tenreiro for Bloch Editors, Mid-Century
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
rectangular box design, crafted with rich rosewood, captivates the eye with its inherent allure. Topped with a
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Box

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Desk with Painted Glass Top, Joaquim Tenreiro for Bloch Editors, Mid-Century
Desk with Painted Glass Top, Joaquim Tenreiro for Bloch Editors, Mid-Century

Desk with Painted Glass Top, Joaquim Tenreiro for Bloch Editors, Mid-Century

H 29.14 in W 53.55 in D 25.6 in
Desk By Matteo Grassi - Leather - Ca 1980
By Matteo Grassi
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
box. This same top is beveled on both edges. The leather of the top is patinated, it has stains
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1980s Italian Space Age Retro Writing Box

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Desk By Matteo Grassi - Leather - Ca 1980
Desk By Matteo Grassi - Leather - Ca 1980

Desk By Matteo Grassi - Leather - Ca 1980

H 29.14 in W 72.45 in D 36.23 in
Orix desk, Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina, Molteni & Co, Italy, circa 1970
By Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina
Located in Milano, Lombardia
, you put it in the hall and he puts away the bills. We send it around in a box that is not even big
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1970s Italian Space Age Retro Writing Box

Materials

Metal

Orix desk, Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina, Molteni & Co, Italy, circa 1970
Orix desk, Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina, Molteni & Co, Italy, circa 1970

Orix desk, Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina, Molteni & Co, Italy, circa 1970

H 51.19 in W 39.38 in D 24.81 in
Large and elegant Carrara marble and leather desk around 1970/1980
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Large and elegant Carrara marble and leather desk around 1970/1980 with its leather box on wheels
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Box

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Carrara Marble

Large and elegant Carrara marble and leather desk around 1970/1980
Large and elegant Carrara marble and leather desk around 1970/1980

Large and elegant Carrara marble and leather desk around 1970/1980

H 28.75 in W 85.83 in D 35.44 in
Louis XV Gold and Bronze Desk, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
details in gilded bronze. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden
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1950s Retro Writing Box

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Gold and Bronze Desk, 1950s
Louis XV Gold and Bronze Desk, 1950s

Louis XV Gold and Bronze Desk, 1950s

H 61.82 in W 30.71 in D 17.72 in
Patrice Maffei Desk for Kappa, 70s, Brushed Stainless Steel, Smoked Glass, 1970
By Patrice Maffei
Located in Paris, FR
Superb desk, design Patrice Maffei for Kappa, 1970s. . Blue box, two lockable drawers, a gray
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1970s Italian Retro Writing Box

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patrice Maffei Desk for Kappa, 70s, Brushed Stainless Steel, Smoked Glass, 1970
Patrice Maffei Desk for Kappa, 70s, Brushed Stainless Steel, Smoked Glass, 1970

Patrice Maffei Desk for Kappa, 70s, Brushed Stainless Steel, Smoked Glass, 1970

H 30.32 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Desk by Robert Charroy for Mobilor, Cité Universitaire Jean Zay d'Antony, Oak
By Mobilor, Robert Charroy
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
harmonious lines. The oak is of good quality and has a pleasant grain. The suspended box opens with 2 drawers
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Box

Materials

Metal

Desk by Robert Charroy for Mobilor, Cité Universitaire Jean Zay d'Antony, Oak
Desk by Robert Charroy for Mobilor, Cité Universitaire Jean Zay d'Antony, Oak

Desk by Robert Charroy for Mobilor, Cité Universitaire Jean Zay d'Antony, Oak

H 29.53 in W 51.97 in D 25.99 in
Rosewood Desk with Painted Glass Top by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
rectangular box with three drawers with a rosewood structure and a top in painted glass. This piece is an
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Box

Materials

Rosewood, Glass

Rosewood Desk with Painted Glass Top by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, 1960s
Rosewood Desk with Painted Glass Top by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, 1960s

Rosewood Desk with Painted Glass Top by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, 1960s

H 28.94 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
Jacques Hitier for Multiplex, Desk “Multitaple” in Mahogany, 1950s
By Jacques Hitier, Multiplex
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Desk in mahogany veneer, “Multitable” model. Box with three drawers in front, two niches in the
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1950s French Retro Writing Box

Materials

Mahogany

Jacques Hitier for Multiplex, Desk “Multitaple” in Mahogany, 1950s
Jacques Hitier for Multiplex, Desk “Multitaple” in Mahogany, 1950s

Jacques Hitier for Multiplex, Desk “Multitaple” in Mahogany, 1950s

H 29.53 in W 42.52 in D 21.26 in
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
large boxes for sawing a woman in half and small boxes from which doves would emerge in full flight.[11
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Retro Writing Box

Materials

Stainless Steel

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"

H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
Strafor and Marc Held 1960s-1970s French Wooden and Metal Rare Executive Desk
By Strafor
Located in Tourcoing, FR
being 100% acquired by Steelcase Inc. This executive office of the 1960s - 1970s has a double box, all
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Retro Writing Box

Materials

Metal

Strafor and Marc Held 1960s-1970s French Wooden and Metal Rare Executive Desk
Strafor and Marc Held 1960s-1970s French Wooden and Metal Rare Executive Desk

Strafor and Marc Held 1960s-1970s French Wooden and Metal Rare Executive Desk

H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Rosewood Desk by Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros C. 1954, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
designed by De Barros: the iron structure, the top, and the box with the two drawers – each with a graceful
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Box

Materials

Iron

Rosewood Desk by Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros C. 1954, Brazilian Mid-Century
Rosewood Desk by Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros C. 1954, Brazilian Mid-Century

Rosewood Desk by Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros C. 1954, Brazilian Mid-Century

H 29.41 in W 42.92 in D 20.87 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 Writing Box

Materials

Steel

'Acid Bauhaus' Desk by Alessandro Guerriero, 1989
'Acid Bauhaus' Desk by Alessandro Guerriero, 1989

'Acid Bauhaus' Desk by Alessandro Guerriero, 1989

H 27.96 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Writing Desk Set, English, Leather, Correspondence Box, Asprey of London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a quality vintage writing desk set. An English, leather table rest, pen stand and
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Writing Box

Materials

Leather

Vintage Writing Desk Set, English, Leather, Correspondence Box, Asprey of London
Vintage Writing Desk Set, English, Leather, Correspondence Box, Asprey of London

Vintage Writing Desk Set, English, Leather, Correspondence Box, Asprey of London

H 1.19 in W 21.66 in D 15.95 in
Regency Desk Mahogany X Frame Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Original Box Brass castors. The Writing Table Features a Turned Stretcher, 2 x Oak Lined Drawers with
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1980s Regency Retro Writing Box

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Desk Mahogany X Frame Writing Table
Regency Desk Mahogany X Frame Writing Table

Regency Desk Mahogany X Frame Writing Table

H 30.5 in W 44 in D 25.5 in
Japanese Calligraphy Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
century. The minimal refined designed box includes the brush and other required writing tools. The lacquer
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Retro Writing Box

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Calligraphy Box
Japanese Calligraphy Box

Japanese Calligraphy Box

H 3.5 in W 11.5 in D 8.75 in
Unusual Magnetic Writing Set in Red from Biliko, Italy, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Eye catching and rare writing set ‘Biliko’ set, with stylish round support and matching pen made in
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1970s Italian Industrial Retro Writing Box

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Plastic

Unusual Magnetic Writing Set in Red from Biliko, Italy, 1970s
Unusual Magnetic Writing Set in Red from Biliko, Italy, 1970s

Unusual Magnetic Writing Set in Red from Biliko, Italy, 1970s

H 6.7 in W 7.09 in D 1.19 in
Design Magnetic Writing Set from Biliko in Blue, Italy, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Eye catching and rare writing set ‘Biliko’ set, with stylish round support and matching pen made in
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1970s Italian Industrial Retro Writing Box

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Plastic

Design Magnetic Writing Set from Biliko in Blue, Italy, 1970s
Design Magnetic Writing Set from Biliko in Blue, Italy, 1970s

Design Magnetic Writing Set from Biliko in Blue, Italy, 1970s

H 6.7 in W 7.09 in D 1.19 in
Borge Mogensen 'Model 130' Teak Writing Desk for Soborg Mobler
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Stunning teak writing desk designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler. This piece features a
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Writing Box

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Teak

Borge Mogensen 'Model 130' Teak Writing Desk for Soborg Mobler
Borge Mogensen 'Model 130' Teak Writing Desk for Soborg Mobler

Borge Mogensen 'Model 130' Teak Writing Desk for Soborg Mobler

H 29 in W 57 in D 28.5 in
Parker 75 Custom Insignia writing set with case, 14k gold plated, 70's
By James Parker
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Parker 75 Custom Insignia writing set with case, 14k gold plated, 70's. Excellent Parker writing
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1970s North American Retro Writing Box

Parker 75 Custom Insignia writing set with case, 14k gold plated, 70's
Parker 75 Custom Insignia writing set with case, 14k gold plated, 70's

Parker 75 Custom Insignia writing set with case, 14k gold plated, 70's

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H 5.12 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Parker 65 Custom Black writing set with case, 14k gold plated, 70's
By James Parker
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Excellent Parker writing set, consisting of a fountain pen, ballpoint pen and model 65 Custom Black
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1970s American Retro Writing Box

Parker 65 Custom Black writing set with case, 14k gold plated, 70's
Parker 65 Custom Black writing set with case, 14k gold plated, 70's

Parker 65 Custom Black writing set with case, 14k gold plated, 70's

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H 5.12 in W 0.4 in Dm 0.4 in
Compass Writing Desk Bureau by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
removable box with dividers. Made of Cherry wood . Good condition. On the desk top there was a hole that has
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1990s European Post-Modern Retro Writing Box

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Cherry

Compass Writing Desk Bureau by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990
Compass Writing Desk Bureau by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990

Compass Writing Desk Bureau by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990

H 43.31 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
"Magic Box" by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1960's
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
60's. It is a foldable and closable writing desk or secretary desk called the "Magic Box". The
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Box

Materials

Wood

"Magic Box" by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1960's
"Magic Box" by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1960's

"Magic Box" by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1960's

H 45.28 in W 32.29 in D 21.26 in
Vintage Swatch GK226 Protect Year 1996 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
writing "protect your choices" to remind the wearer every day to pursue their dreams no matter what
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Retro Writing Box

Vintage Swatch GK226 Protect Year 1996 Original Box
Vintage Swatch GK226 Protect Year 1996 Original Box

Vintage Swatch GK226 Protect Year 1996 Original Box

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Retro Writing Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic retro writing box available at 1stDibs. Each retro writing box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer retro writing box, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each retro writing box bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one retro writing box that is appealing in its simplicity, but Mummenthaler and Meier, Pierre Jeanneret and Lewis Smith produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Retro Writing Box?

Prices for a retro writing box start at $66 and top out at $1,131,724 with the average selling for $3,153.
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