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French Tin & Slate Secretary with Chair
Located in Asheville, NC
Romantic French hand painted anodized tin with slate table top and wrought iron chair with
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Slate, Tin, Iron

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany, Ormolu and Slate Table/Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century neoclassical style mahogany, ormolu and slate side table/desk. The
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks

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Ormolu

Rectangular Iron Cube Table with Embedded Wood Top, Dinner Table, Desk Table
Located in Miami, FL
Rectangular iron cube table with embedded wood top, dinner table, desk table Frame material
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Rectangular Iron Cube Table with Embedded Wood Top, Dinner or Desk Table
Located in Miami, FL
Rectangular iron cube table with embedded wood top. Dinner table. Desk table Frame material
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Antique English Coromandel & Ormolu Mounted Four Piece Desk Set Mid 19th C
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in London, GB
desk set by the renowned London maker of luxury items, Betjemann & Sons, cira 1860 in date, The set
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desk Sets

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Ormolu

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th C
Located in London, GB
inlaid on a slate base. Not only is this desk paperweight very functional, but it is also an
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Antique 1880s Italian Paperweights

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Agate, Amethyst, Malachite, Onyx, Marble

19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Grand Tour Paperweight The Doves Of Pliny
Located in Norwich, GB
. Cartouche shaped black slate ground, inset with a micro-mosaic depicting Pliny's Doves. There appears to be
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Paperweights

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Slate

Swiss Bankers / Rent or Merchant Table, 18th C. and Later
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Swiss bankers or rent table, in Elmwood with a superb slate inset into top. Underneath the top
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Antique 1750s Swiss Renaissance Desks

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Slate

Grand Tour Marmo Rosso Model of the Tomb of Scipio, Italian, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The red marble sarchophagus mounted on a slate base. Removing the top reveals an empty well.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour More Desk Accessories

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Marble

Double Dining Table / Desk "Nazca"
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
separately as needed. One table can also be used as a desk. The angular legs and top give a sense of
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2010s French Dining Room Tables

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Slate

Double Dining Table / Desk "Nazca"
Double Dining Table / Desk "Nazca"
H 29.5 in W 168 in D 39 in
Baguette Table in Oak Top and White Frame by Ronan & Erwan Boroullec for MAGIS
By Magis, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Baguette is a rectangular, large table in two parts. An opaque top rests on a highly resistant yet
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dining Room Tables

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Wood

19th Century French Bronze Reclining Greyhound by Christopher Fratin, 1801-1864
By Christophe Fratin
Located in Stamford, CT
the base. Also stamped with the foundry mark 'Daubree, Editeur'. A fine desk top, shelf, or mantel
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Barbizon School Animal Sculptures

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Slate, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Oil Lamps on Marble Bases
Located in Stamford, CT
Mercury, the other of young Dionysus. Topped by three cranes holding snakes in their beaks from which the
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures

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Griotte Marble, Slate, Bronze

Baguette Table by Ronan & Erwan Boroullec for MAGIS
By Magis, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Baguette is a rectangular, large table in two parts. An opaque top rests on a highly resistant yet
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables

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Aluminum

Pair of Industrial Iron Bases from Late 19th Century
Located in East Hampton, NY
will hold any heavy marble, slate or wood top perfectly for your design needs. These are perfect for
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements

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Iron

Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A top quality example of a late Victorian writing box with an integral writing slope / lap desk
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Olive

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Brutal Black Oak Sideboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutal solid oak handcrafted 4-door sideboard, each piece retains it´s natural character.
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Sideboards

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Oak

Brutal Black Oak Sideboard
Brutal Black Oak Sideboard
H 28 in W 72 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Desk, Mahogany Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style desk with a three-quarter wooden gallery, a single frieze drawer, and raised on square tapered legs. Finished in our dark mahogany stain. Dimensions: 48" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

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Wood

Bruce Talbert for Gillows Attributed Gothic Revival Two-Tier Library Table
By Bruce James Talbert, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert, Attributed, a Gothic Revival walnut library or serving table with turned gallery below the upper serving area, on turned legs with ebonized details united by a full si...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Round travertine diningtable with yellow marble and brass inlay
Located in Sint-Niklaas, VOV
Amazing, monumental round travertine diningtable with yellow and red marble inlay, finished with brass inlay contours. In very good condition as shown on pictures. One small pinch i...
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Vintage 1970s Dining Room Tables

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Multi-gemstone, Travertine, Marble

Lily Round Coffee Table in Honed Unfilled Navona Travertine by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
A coffee table handmade out of 30 mm thick honed unfilled Navona Travertine. Inspired by lily pads and their curled edges, it's divided in 4 quarters, with each part's rounded edges ...
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stone, Travertine, Marble

Gallant Scene Painting by Philippe Mercier, 18th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An 18th century painting of a gallant scene in a park. Attributed with seal of painter's studio to Philippe Mercier (1689 to 1760) from the circle of the french painter Nicolas Lanc...
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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Paintings

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Canvas

Italian Round Coffee or Side Table in Travertine, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and very nice round Italian coffee or side table handcrafted out of travertine, 1980s. It is made of beautiful travertine. Please take notice of the very nice patterns. It ...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut for Home or Office
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisbon, PT
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided, and as a part of the desk’s structure. Front desk is available in ash, oak and walnut...
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2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Plywood, Wood

Epic Coffee Table, Round - Ø60, Burnt Red Travertine by GamFratesi for Gubi
By Gubi
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after the epic poems of ancient times, GamFratesi’s Epic Table for GUBI is a sculp- tural piece of furniture inspired by Greek columns and Roman architecture. Originally made ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail...

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Travertine

Peachy Pink 9 Drawers Dresser circa 1980
Located in Staten Island, NY
1980 Peachy Pink Laminate 9 Drawers Dresser. Heavy and custom made in the 80s perfect to use it as a credenza in the living room or extra storage unit in the bedroom.
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dressers

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Laminate

Harvey Probber Round Walnut Game Center Table with Travertine Insert
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber round walnut game or center table with travertine insert.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine, Brass

Carlo Bugatti Parchment Side Table
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Carlo Bugatti parchment side table. Italy, circa 1890. Mahogany, ebonized woods, brass, pewter, parchment with birds and foliage motifs.
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Side Tables

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Brass, Pewter

Vintage wooden chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian cabinet with 9 drawers A modern furniture piece consisting of drawers of different sizes with the handle carved from wood. The simple, square structure hints at the Nor...
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Wood

Vintage wooden chest of drawers
Vintage wooden chest of drawers
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 18.9 in
George III Mahogany Concertina Card Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This phenomenal Georgian concertina card table is a masterpiece of English woodworking. Constructed for multifunctional use, this mahogany table displays beautifully integrated desig...
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Antique 18th Century Irish George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Mahogany

Pair of Hand Crafted and Painted Gothic Revival Church Candle Pedestals, Columns
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, unique and matching pair from circa 1900-1910. If you are a collector of Gothic Revival accessories from houses of prayer then this large and hand-crafted wooden pair could b...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Candle Stands

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Wood, Paint

Antique Spanish Chest, circa 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Spanish chest Origin: Spain circa 1750 Measurements: 36 1/2"W x 19 1/4"D x 23"H
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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Blanket Chests

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Walnut

Antique Spanish Chest,  circa 1750
Antique Spanish Chest,  circa 1750
H 23 in W 36.5 in D 19.25 in

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A French 20th Century Maison Jansen Slate and Steel Sawhorse Desk
By Maison Jansen
Located in Madrid, ES
A french 20th century Maison Jansen desk. Slate top above a pair os steel sawhorses.
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Vintage 1960s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Slate, Steel

industrial oak desk table with red patina and slate rivets
Located in Lyon, RH-Alps
industrial desk table with red patina in oak wood and slate rivets We put the top on the table
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20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Studio Desk Clock By Harpswell House after Paul Evans in Walnut and Slate
By George Nakashima, Harpswell House, Paul Evans, George Nelson, Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Framingham, MA
Excellent & scarce studio made desk clock in slate and walnut by Harpswell House, after Paul Evans
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Slate

Huge Japy Freres Gilt and Brass Rocco Style Desk Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Keyston, GB
Very large shallow depth desk clock by Japy Frères, Paris, circa 1910. Having such a shallow depth
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Slate, Brass

THE NORMAND DECOUPAGE AND FAUX PAINTED DESK
By Derapage Design
Located in San Francisco, CA
The walnut finish plank top with molded edge supported by a rectilinear body with seven drawers
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Antique 19th Century American Desks

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Iron

Desk / Table, One-of-a-Kind Table with Free Form Slab Slate Top
Located in Glendale, CA
One of a kind free form table with slab slate top and carved wooden base. The top is extremely
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Stone

Antique Leather Bound Writing Box by J. T. Needs London, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
surface, three writing slates, a removable pen tray and two brass crown top glass inkwells. Lifting the
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Antique 19th Century British More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique Chinese Pedestal Desk with Inlaid Marble; circa 1850 'Late Qing Dynasty'
Located in Bangkok, TH
Antique Chinese pedestal desk with inlaid marble top. Era: Late Qing Dynasty Circa: 1850’s
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Antique 1850s Qing Furniture

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Marble

Antique Swedish Baroque Secretary Display Cabinet Late 18th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
slate blue, and there is one small shelf. The top section and bottom section are in two pieces. Circa
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires

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Wood

Walnut / Slate Topped Desk
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Mid Century dark walnut two drawer desk with a inset gray / black slate top in the Danish style
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Slate

Walnut / Slate Topped Desk
Walnut / Slate Topped Desk
H 29.25 in W 54.25 in D 29 in
Danish Slate Top Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern teak desk with slate insert top. Simple modern lines, large writing surface, two
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Danish Slate Top Desk
Danish Slate Top Desk
H 29 in W 54 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Slate Top Desk Single Drawer, Danish, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, slate top desk, with a single pull-out drawer, by Jens Risom
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Industrial Age Slate Top Table Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
A nicely patinated metal desk or work table with cast iron legs and slate top.
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20th Century Desks

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Slate, Metal

19th Century French Provincial Slate Top Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century French provincial writing table or desk featuring a black slate inset top
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Slate

Desk with Slate by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BO 550 - Desk with slate top, drawer module in wengé and steel frame. Maker Bo-Ex.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Slate

c.1940 French Industrial Steel Work Table w/ Slate Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Very cool vintage French Industrial steel 2-drawer work table with a slate top-- many uses for this
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Vintage 1940s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Slate, Steel

c.1940 French Steel Industrial Era Work Table w/ Slate Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Dynamite vintage French 40's, steel Industrial Era 2-drawer work table with a slate top-- many uses
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Vintage 1940s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Slate, Steel

Friso Kramer Style 1950s Metal Desk with Prouve Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Netherlands. Wonderful Industrial metal desk with formica top, blue-grey drawer housing, black
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Sheet Metal, Steel

Friso Kramer Style 1950s Metal Desk with Prouve Legs
By Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Industrial metal desk with formica top, bone drawer housing, charcoal legs and slate blue
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Turn of the Century Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4895 Elegant mahogany desk chair, having shaped top rail, slated back, reeded arm rails and green
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Mahogany

Turn of the Century Mahogany Desk Chair
Turn of the Century Mahogany Desk Chair
H 35.04 in W 22.84 in L 35.04 in
Mid-Century Modern Kneehole Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
slate gray and rich walnut color. The top and pedestal drawers are finished in a walnut color with a
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Steel, Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modern  Kneehole Desk
Mid-Century Modern  Kneehole Desk
H 30 in W 47 in D 29 in
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight 19th C
Located in London, GB
inlaid on a slate base. Not only is this desk paperweight very functional, but it is also an
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Antique 1880s Italian Paperweights

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Marble

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight 19th C
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight 19th C
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H 0.79 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Home Office Desk, 1948
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
An important and rare model no. 4658 Home Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Designed
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Aluminum, Metal, Steel

Fine and Impressive Early 19th Century Regency Writing Table from Stobo Castle
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The long rectangular top with slightly outset square corners and inset with a slate slab, above a
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Slate

Dunbar Easel Table By Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon metamorphic two-tiered easel or book stand desk in ebonized mahogany having a slate
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Slate

Antique Victorian Coromandel Writing Personal Book Holder, 19th C
Located in London, GB
top quality pieces. Complete with working lock and original key. Condition: In excellent
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Antique 1870s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Wood

19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope by Betjemann & Sons
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in London, GB
only used in top quality pieces. Complete with working Bramah lock and key, the lock is stamped
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Antique 1870s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Fabulous Arts & Crafts Limed Oak and Slate Console/Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An Arts & Crafts limed oak and slate top table that can be used as a console or a desk. Featuring a
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Early 20th Century Scottish Console Tables

Stunning Vintage French Iron & Slate Dining, Work, or ??? Table
Located in Chicago, IL
slate top this table would be amazing utilized indoors or out. Use it as a desk in the home office, a
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20th Century French Dining Room Tables

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Slate, Iron

1956, Poul Kjærholm Side Table, PK61 Coffee Table, Slate
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Coffee table designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1956. Matte chrome-plated steel frame, slate top
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate, Stainless Steel

Dining Room Table/Desk Model 1209 by Guilo Lazzotti for Bernini.
Located in Bellport, NY
Model 1209 Quadrupede Table,designed by Guilo Lazzotti for Bernini.Slate top,with marble and stone
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Late 20th Century Italian Dining Room Tables

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Slate, Marble, Stone

Turn of the Century Revolving Desk Chair in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4883, turn of the century mahogany, swiveling desk chair, having shaped top rail, slated back
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Armchairs

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Mahogany

Rare and Large Paul Evans Patchwork Dining Table PE-45
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
pieces of cleft natural slates are set in to provide the top surface. The table will also make a stunning
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Slate, Bronze, Pewter

Demi Lune Iron Table & Chair in the Manner of Maison Bague's
By Jacques Adnet, Maison Baguès
Located in Southampton, NJ
slate laminate suitable for use as work surface, hunt table or desk. Substantial construction & weight
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Demi-lune Tables

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Slate, Iron

Bistro Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Indoor or outdoor metal base table with slate top. Base and top can be sold separately. $1200 for
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20th Century French Center Tables

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Stone, Metal

1930s Belgian Drawing Table
Located in High Point, NC
any professional draftsman, a blank slate for organizing and realizing your design. The table top can
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Schoolhouse Easels

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Iron

1930s Belgian Drawing Table
1930s Belgian Drawing Table
H 66 in W 55 in D 27 in
Eames for Herman Miller PKC-1 First Generation Swivel Side Chair, 1954
By Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Home Office Desk with matching slate green leather top that we’re proud to offer in a separate listing
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Steel, Aluminum

Danish Slate Top Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern teak desk with slate insert top. Simple modern lines, large writing surface, two
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Danish Slate Top Desk
Danish Slate Top Desk
H 29 in W 53.5 in D 24 in
Medium Small Danish Mid-Century Modern Oiled Walnut Desk with Slate Top
By Drexel, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern oiled walnut desk with slate top. Beautiful solid walnut tapered legs.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Slate

Victorian English Pine Desk
Located in Calgary, Alberta
original paint and the top has been replaced with a slab on 19th century Welsh slate. The combination of
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Slate

Victorian English Pine Desk
Victorian English Pine Desk
H 30.25 in W 40.5 in D 26.5 in
Swedish Painted Wood Desk, 18th-19th Century
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Swedish painted wood desk with feathered slate top, single drawer and original yellow paint.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

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Slate

Swedish Painted Wood Desk, 18th-19th Century
Swedish Painted Wood Desk, 18th-19th Century
H 30.32 in W 54.34 in D 30.32 in
George Nelson Desk / Steel Frame Series for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very nice smaller sized Nelson desk with white steel frame, three slate gray wood drawers
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Aesthetic Movement Rattan Wicker Library Writing Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
style featuring a faux-slate top. The table is crafted from pole rattan with gracefully curved supports
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20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight 19th C
Located in London, GB
slate base. Not only is this desk paperweight very functional, but it is also an exquisite
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Antique 1880s Italian Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Early XXth Century Solid Oak Swivel Office Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
top rail, slated back, open arms rails and newly upholstered seat with grey cover, all standing on
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Early XXth Century Solid Oak Swivel Office Chair
Early XXth Century Solid Oak Swivel Office Chair
H 34.65 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Antique French Grand Tour Malachite Ormolu Obelisk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A French Grand Tour ormolu, Carrara marble and malachite desk obelisk, circa 1870 in date. The
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Antique 1870s French More Desk Accessories

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Carrara Marble, Malachite, Ormolu

"Modernique" Clock by Paul Frankl for Warren Telechron Company, circa 1928
By Paul Frankl, Warren Telechron Co.
Located in New York, NY
slate enamel with an inverted triangular form in chrome relief, while the top has been decorated in the
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Laurel Lamp Co. Slate and Leather Column Table Lamp with Milk Glass Shade, 1960s
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
to top of socket. Versatile. Architectural. Statement lighting. Den. Library. Study. Games. Desk
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Slate, Chrome

Vintage Industrial Henway Stone Laboratory Work Table Desk Farmhouse Cabin Mod
By Jean Prouvé, Harvey Probber, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Hyattsville, MD
drawer H 25.5 in. 1960s Laboratory slate-like cast stone top 1950s walnut single drawer desk 1940s
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Slate

1930s Belgian Drawing Table
Located in High Point, NC
any professional draftsman, a blank slate for organizing and realizing your design. The table top can
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Schoolhouse Easels

Materials

Iron

1930s Belgian Drawing Table
1930s Belgian Drawing Table
H 72 in W 54 in D 27.5 in
British Vintage CC41 Utility Lacewood Midcentury Dressing Table by Vesper
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
. Manufactured by Vesper and designed by Gimson & Slater. An original ornate three-way mirror sits on top of
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Coromandel Silver Mounted Cigar Humidor, 1899, 19th Century
By George Betjeman & Sons
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent antique late Victorian Coromandel and sterling silver mounted desk top cigar
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Paul Evans, Argente Desk, USA
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Signed “Paul Evans 67” this adaptable desk is composed of a Pennsylvania slate top resting on two
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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Slate, Aluminum

Paul Evans, Argente Desk, USA
Paul Evans, Argente Desk, USA
H 36 in W 72 in D 29 in
Early Aluminum Group Eames Slate Desk /Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Simple and elegant early Charles and Ray Eames slate top desk or table, part of the Aluminum Group
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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Slate, Aluminum, Steel

Danish Modern Slate-Topped Teak Desk
Located in New London, CT
Unique and somewhat rare slate-topped single pedestal desk, finished on all sides in teak, circa
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Slate

Mid-Century Steel Desk with As-Found Slate Top and Backsplash
Located in Madison, WI
Mid-Century steel desk with two-drawer and as-found slate top and back splash. Trim, sleek and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Slate, Steel

20th Century French Maison Jansen Slate and Chromed Desk
By Maison Jansen
Located in Madrid, ES
A French Maison Jansen desk. A slate rectangular top supported by a pair of chromed steel bases or
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Late 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Slate, Steel

Cherry Country Style Slant Top Kneading Table
Located in New York, NY
Above a plain frieze with a single drawer raised on boldly tunred legs.
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Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Slate

Unusual 18th Century Italian Scagliola, Parcel Gilt and Polychrome Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tonalities, the slate top depicting vases overflowing with flowers, bowls of fruit, birds in trees, and
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Desks and Writing Tables

19th Century Victorian Coromandel and Satinwood Stationery Writing Cabinet
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
, inkwells and pen tray. The top of the cabinet opens to reveal further storage space and allows access to
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Satinwood

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the slate top desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A slate top desk — often made from wood, metal and stone — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a slate top desk, we have 10 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect slate top desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A slate top desk, designed in the modern, Victorian or industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made slate top desk over the years, but those crafted by Annibale Colombo, Christopher Fratin and George Betjemann & Sons are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Slate Top Desk?

Prices for a slate top desk start at $478 and top out at $18,900 with the average selling for $3,950.
Questions About Slate Top Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A roll top desk is a piece of furniture that has a wooden cover that can be pulled down when the desk is not in use. Shop a collection of roll top furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The leather top on a desk is usually just called a leather top. However, some people refer to it as a leather insert or leather writing surface. The thin pieces of leather that go into making leather-top desks are known as skivers. Shop a variety of desks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sometimes, roll-top desks are called tambours, sliding roll desks or roll-up desks. However, roll-top is the most commonly used name. The style of desk became popular during the 19th century. You can find a range of roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, you can paint a leather desk top. You can transform an old leather desk top and add visual appeal with easy-to-use leather paint. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with a furniture restorer or related professional for help. Find a variety of leather desk tops on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A roll top desk kept small essentials and paperwork organized. The roll top design was ideal for business people to secure their desks at the end of the day without filing away their work. Browse a variety of roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Roll-top desks are originally from the late 18th century in the Georgian era of England. By the middle of the Victorian era, they were found in most offices and produced on a large scale. Shop a range of antique roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A roll top desk can be worth anywhere between $3,000 to $6,000, depending on the condition, materials used and time of manufacturing. Roll top desks are expensive, as they are very popular on the antique furniture market and are considered timeless collectibles. Shop a range of antique and vintage roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.