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Robert John Desk

Executive Desk Chair by Robert John, Circa 1960
By Robert John
Located in Rochester, NY
Executive desk chair by Robert John. Rolling / swiveling / adjustable tilting. All original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

MCM Desk by Robert John Co. Walnut & White Painted Steel Frame & Laminate Top
By Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern smaller writing desk by the Robert John Co. of Philadelphia
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Executive Armchair By Robert John
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, rolling, executive office armchair by Robert John is newly upholstered in olive
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Satinwood Carlton House Desk Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional 19th century satinwood Carlton House desk attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, the
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
first commissions.[1] Early Commissions Desk for John Lennon by Dakota Jackson In 1974, Jackson's
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Smith & Watson English Georgian Burl Walnut Executive Library Pedestal Desk 96"
By Smith & Watson
Located in Dayton, OH
late John Ryan whose sons, John P. and Robert, would later follow him into the business. By this time
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Late 20th Century Georgian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique mid 19th century satinwood, marquetry, and calamander writing table
Located in London, GB
strapwork & flower garlands, supported on cabriole legs applied with gilt brass corner mounts. Robert Blake
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Monumental Three-Train Bracket Clock by J.C. Jennens & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
visual delight. Not much is known about John Creed Jennens, the patriarch of the great clockmakers J.C
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Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Space Age Red Ladder Desk Lamp 1960’s from the Lord Robert Boothby Estate
Located in London, GB
Conservative peer, Lord Robert Boothby (1900-86). Robert John Graham Boothby, Baron Boothby, KBE (12 February
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Vintage 1960s English Space Age Table Lamps

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1814 SIR WILLIAM BEECHEY CIRCLE OIL PAINTING ROBERT 4TH EARL OF BUCKINGHAMSHiRE
Located in GB
painting portrait, signed to the bottom left Robert 5th Earl of Buckinghamshire 1814 and printed to the
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Antique 1810s English Regency Paintings

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President John F. and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s White House Bedroom Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
at her desk). Possibly acquired through their decorator Sister Parish. Original photos from the JFK
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20th Century Italian Armchairs

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Large Scale Printed Kerchief of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Located in York County, PA
). They stand in Independence Hall before the desk of John Hancock, president of the governing body. It
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

Exhibition Quality Wylie & Lochhead 1860 Glasgow Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in GB
-1957) Robert Wylie began business on his own account in Glasgow in 1817 and in 1828 moved to 80
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Antique 1860s Scottish High Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

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Robert John Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic robert john desk available at 1stDibs. A robert john desk — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect robert john desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A robert john desk made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. Coalport Porcelain, Geneva Clock Co. and Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. each produced at least one beautiful robert john desk that is worth considering.

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