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18th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pine Secretary - Scandinavian Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian writing table, desk is composed with two
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 83.5 in W 49.25 in D 238.5 in
20th Century Swedish Art Deco Jacarandawood Writing Table - Vintage Bronze Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, in good condition. The rectangular Scandinavian desk has one large drawer in the center and two
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Bronze, Brass, Metal
No Reserve
H 30 in W 56.75 in D 28.75 in
Scandinavian Veneered Biedermeier Writing Desk with Lyres
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A small mahogany and walnut veneered table or writing desk with brass holders in the lyres formed
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Early 1800s Scandinavian Empire Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Art Déco Desk, Mahogany and Satinwood, Freestanding
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Göttingen, NI
A Scandinavian Art Déco desk, Mahogany and Satinwood, bronze ornaments, freestanding
Attributed
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Scandinavian Art Nouveau Hammered Brass Desk Letter Holder from Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Swedish hammered brass desk letter or napkin holder, Art Nouveau design, circa early
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Desk
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Frits Henningsen, Danish furniture designer and cabinet maker (1889-1965).
Elegant solid mahogany writing table.
Rectangular top with with molded edge above drawers, raised on elegan...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
Martin Nyrop, Desk, Oak, Brass, Denmark, c. 1900
By Martin Nyrop
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brass desk, designed and produced for the Copenhagen City Hall by Martin Nyrop Denmark
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Early 1900s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Pewter Inkstand, Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1925
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare pewter inkstand, Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden -1925.
Lid in the shape of a fish, relief decoration along the sides.
The insert in glass is missing.
Wear and patina consistent wit...
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Pewter
Santos Rosewood 3 Drawer Desk/Writing Table by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a classic piece of early Scandinavian design, made from Santos Rosewood it's on the edge of
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Hardwood
Fine 18th Century Gustavian Desk With Gallery
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Exceptional antique Swedish 18th century Gustavian writing desk, veneered in mahogany with a very
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Antique Table of Pine Wood with Green Patinated Frame, 19th Century
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Antique Scandinavian country side working table from the 19th century made of pine wood.
The
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19th Century Scandinavian Other Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Pine, Paint
H 30.32 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
19th Century Antique Baroque Dining / Desk Table in Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker
Located in Odense, DK
This impressive 19th-century baroque dining/desk table, made from solid oak by a skilled Danish
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Mid-19th Century Danish Brutalist Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Oak
H 31.11 in W 65.36 in D 30.71 in
Antique Baroque Dining / Desk Table in Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This Antique Baroque versatile dining / desk table, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the
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Mid-19th Century Danish Brutalist Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Oak
H 32.29 in W 49.22 in D 35.04 in
French Sculptural Baroque Style Desk in Stained Pine, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A fabolous french baroque style freestanding desk in solid stained pined. Finely handcrafted in the
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Pine
H 29.93 in W 42.52 in D 27.56 in
19th Century Swedish Off-White Painted Desk with Carved Reeded Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish off-white, light grey painted writing desk from the 19th century with three-quarter
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19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Wood
H 30.75 in W 31.5 in D 19.25 in
Gustavian Style Light Gray Painted Desk with Carved Reeded Drawer, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
desk or a decorative console, this Swedish Gustavian style table adds a touch of classic Scandinavian
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in W 39.37 in D 24.21 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Writing Desk With 3 Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Black Painted Gustavian 3-Drawer Office Desk, Sweden
Classic and simple Scandinavian style
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Single Drawer Stand, Table or Nightstand, Paint Decorated
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Paint Decorated Stand or End Table, Writing Desk. Having long sleek tapering legs leading to a
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1890s Swedish Gustavian Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 34.5 in D 20 in
Oxford Midcentury Black Leather Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of two scandinavian midcentury modern design swivel “Oxford” office chairs designed by Arne
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1660s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Metal
H 49.61 in W 18.12 in D 23.63 in
Rococo 18th Century Writing Table with Drawer, Origin: Sweden, Circa 1760
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian antiques. Rococo decorative qualities are apparent such as the form of the apron and cabriole legs
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Paint, Pine
H 30.52 in W 50.01 in D 27.01 in
19thC Scandinavian Green Painted Table / Desk
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1820.
19thC Scandinavian green painted table / desk.
Excellent form and colour.
Measures
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19th Century Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Pine
1790s Scandinavian Slant Front Desk with Carved Panel and Four Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Scandinavian light/medium grey painted slant-front desk from circa 1790 with carved panel and
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Late 18th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Wood
H 42.25 in W 46.5 in D 24.75 in
Scandinavian Two-Parts Bureau, circa 1790
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Rare Scandinavian two-parts bureau, with original hardware and lock, circa 1790
Measures: H. 218 H
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18th Century Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Wood
Large 19th century Scandinavian pine painted table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large 19th century Scandinavian pine painted table circa 1870.
Hand painted work table with a 3
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Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pine Bureau, Scandinavian Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
of hand crafted painted pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian secretaire is composed with two
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 81.5 in W 45.25 in D 22.5 in
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Three Part Pine Bureau, Scandinavian Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The arched upper section of the Scandinavian writing table is
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Metal, Brass
No Reserve
H 82.5 in W 47.25 in D 23 in
Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, c. 1930's Finnish desk lamp
By Taidetakomo Hakkarainen
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Taidetakomo Hakkarainen desk lamp, a stunning vintage piece that will add character
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Wrought Iron
1800s Scandinavian Light Painted Slant-Front Secretary with Multiple Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Scandinavian slant-front secretary from circa 1800 with carved panel, four drawers, light gray
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Early 19th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Wood
H 39.4 in W 40.75 in D 21 in
19th Century Scandinavian Birch Empire Bureau Secretary with Bookcase, c. 1820
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine Scandinavian Empire/Biedermeier secretary in beautiful birch wood with mahogany
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Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Birch
H 84 in W 48 in D 24 in
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Filing Cabinet Solid Oak with Two Drawers
By Martin Nyrop
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Vintage Scandinavian filing cabinet made from solid oak with a dark patina.
It's most likely made
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Metal
H 5.99 in W 15.16 in D 13.19 in
Late 19th Century Square Dining / Desk Table, Baroque, Danish Cabinetmaker
Located in Odense, DK
Gorgeous baroque dining table / desk in solid oak. Finely handcrafted in the late 19th century by a
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Late 19th Century Danish Art Deco Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Oak
H 28.75 in W 39.38 in D 38.59 in
19th Century Swedish Pair of Oak Pharmacy Desks - Antique Apothecary Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-grey, white antique Swedish Gustavian pair of pharmacy desks made of hand crafted painted
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Oak
H 37 in W 36.25 in D 22 in
Antique Swedish Red Stained 19th Century Gustavian Pine Desk, Hand Crafted
Located in Odense, DK
This magnificent antique Gustavian desk is a true testament to the craftsmanship and elegance of a
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Romantic Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Pine
H 29.93 in W 36.23 in D 20.87 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 1820s Grey Blue Painted Slant Front Desk Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood secretary circa 1820 with slant front desk, carved fluted
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Wood
H 40 in W 39.5 in D 17.5 in
Swedish Gustavian 1790s Painted Slant-Front Desk with Carved Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period slant front desk from the late 18th century, with carved diamond motifs
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Wood
H 42.5 in W 44 in D 18.75 in
Swedish Rococo Period 1790s Painted Two-Part Secretary with Slanted Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
bonnet top, two doors, slanted front desk and drawers on bracket feet. Created in Sweden during the last
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Wood
H 87.25 in W 43.75 in D 21.75 in
1880s Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Desk with Five Drawers and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Scandinavian design, this Swedish Gustavian style painted wood writing table from circa 1880 is a masterclass
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Wood
H 32.7 in W 41 in D 21.6 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 1900s Sideboard or Desk with Single Drawer and Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style bow front painted wood sideboard or desk from the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 63 in D 19.5 in
Swedish 1856 Two-part Painted Secretary with Four Doors and Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish 19th century two-part painted wood secretary circa 1856 with slant front desk, four doors
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Wood
H 85.5 in W 50.6 in D 22.5 in
1950s Chinese Chair by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shibuya City, JP
and comfort, even when seated deeply. As a result, it is ideal for both desk work and relaxation time.
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1640s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Teak
Folding Table Made In Oak From 1890s
Located in Lejre, DK
witnessed over the years. Whether used as a dining table for intimate gatherings, a writing desk for
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1890s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Oak
A Pair of Swedish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs in Birch, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
decorative chair. It can be used as a dining chair or a sculptural desk chair.
"There is no style like art
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Birch, Burl
Frits Henningsen Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Frits Henningsen 1889-1965.
Desk arm chair in solid mahogany, seat with original horse hair
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Mahogany
1935, Bas Van Pelt Rope Slung Rare High Back Comfortable Armchair
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
items as tables and office desks, small not too heavy couches. Rest of Holland €133, for European
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Early 20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Raffia, Oak
Finnish 1930's wooden table lamp
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
or a desk accent, this Finnish wooden table lamp is sure to illuminate your space with both light and
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Fabric, Birch
18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian Oak Bureau - Antique Drop Front Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Scandinavian writing table, desk features many small storage drawers within and three large storage drawers
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Metal, Brass
No Reserve
H 42.5 in W 47 in D 30.75 in
Antique French Armchair, Barley Twisted, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 19th C
Located in Odense, DK
. Decorative decadent barley twisted carvings featured in this armchair.
This sculptural desk chair will
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Late 19th Century French Edwardian Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 29.53 in W 20.08 in D 22.84 in
Mahogany Chatol / Commode with Intarsia, Danish Empire Style, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
sophistication of Danish craftsmanship from the 1800s. Functional as either a desk or as a storage furniture
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19th Century Danish Art Deco Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Wood
H 38.59 in W 41.34 in D 21.26 in
18th-19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pinewood Bureau, Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian secretaire is composed with three upper
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 80.5 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
20th Century White-Grey Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pinewood Bureau, Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian secretaire is composed with two upper doors
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 81.25 in W 39 in D 17.5 in
Early 20th Century English Chair in Oak, Hessian & Lambswool, Barley Twisted
Located in Odense, DK
desk chair will complement many interior styles. A Modern, Antique, Scandinavian or an Art Deco home
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Early 20th Century English Baroque Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
H 39.38 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
18th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Pine Two Part Bureau - Antique Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian secretaire is composed with two upper doors and a
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Metal
H 90.5 in W 48.5 in D 22.5 in
Antique Spanish Brutalist Table in Solid Oak & Wrought Iron, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This antique brutalist dining table/desk, crafted in the 19th century by a skilled Spanish
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Iron
H 29.93 in W 58.27 in D 29.14 in
Fine French Art Deco amboyna vanity/ dressing table w/ brass trim
Located in New York City, NY
, Scandinavian, French provincial, Beaux Arts, Victorian, English, Italian design ...
Psyche, make up mirror
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
19th Century Antique Gustavian Style Painted Secretary Bureau
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
functional small drawers with brass fittings. This painted desk features a slanted top that pulls down to
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1810s Swedish Gustavian Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Oak
1780s Gustavian Period Swedish Grey Painted Drop-Front Secretary with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
piece captures the essence of Scandinavian refinement. The drop-front desk opens to reveal a perfectly
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Wood
H 50.5 in W 43 in D 21.7 in
Gustavian Style 1840s Gray Painted Drop Front Secretary with Graduated Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
design. The upper section reveals the drop-front desk, a charming surprise that opens to unveil a
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Wood
H 44.1 in W 59.6 in D 17.9 in
Antique Martin Gottlib Bindesbøll Bronze Table Lamp, Denmark 1850s
Located in Valby, 84
testament to Scandinavian craftsmanship, this lamp showcases Bindesbøll’s renowned design aesthetic and
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1850s Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Macassar Ebony French Art Deco Dining Table in the style of Dominique, c. 1940
By Dominique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beautifully as a desk, was just restored in a French Polish lacquer. From circa 1930s / 1940s France, this
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Macassar
H 29 in W 65 in D 38 in
Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
some vintage charm to your desk or bookshelf no matter what style you're going for. These would also
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Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Scandinavian Antique Desks
Materials
Rosewood
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of Scandinavian antique desks available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and softwood, all Scandinavian antique desks available were constructed with great care. Find 82 antique and vintage Scandinavian antique desks at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of Scandinavian antique desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Scandinavian antique desks made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Scandinavian antique desks over the years, but those made by Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc. and Michael Thonet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Scandinavian Antique Desks?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,832, while they’re typically $140 on the low end and $26,900 highest priced.
Questions About Scandinavian Antique Desks
- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
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