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Solid Walnut Spanish Baroque Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
An 18th century Spanish baroque desk, or writing table made of solid Walnut Wood with turned legs
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Solid Walnut Spanish Baroque Desk
Solid Walnut Spanish Baroque Desk
H 32 in W 53 in D 32 in
Jens Risom Solid Wood Desk, Denmark, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Utrecht, NL
feet. The back legs are a bit detached from the drawers which give the desk an open look to what
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Jens Risom Solid Wood Desk, Denmark, 1960s
Jens Risom Solid Wood Desk, Denmark, 1960s
H 28.75 in W 66.93 in D 35.44 in
Writing Desk in Solid Walnut by Boyd & Allister
By Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This writing desk in solid walnut was originally made as a gift for my daughter on her 13th
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21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th century solid mahogany desk chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a fabulous shaped 19th century solid mahogany desk chair. The quality is very high with the
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Antique 19th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th century solid mahogany desk chair
19th century solid mahogany desk chair
H 31.11 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Edwardian 1910 Swiss Easel Back Desk Table Clock In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
, during the Edwardian period, back in the 1908-1910. Crafted with great craftsmanship in solid sterling
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1950s William Fetner Early American Style Solid Pine Writing Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A William Fetner Early American Style Solid Pine Writing Desk with one large drawer. Features 3
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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Mid - Century, Solid Teak & Veneer Surface Desk, Denmark c.1960's
Located in London, GB
This stunning Mid Century Solid Teak & Veneer Surface Desk. Danish in Design, Boomerang shape model
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Solid Maple Heywood Wakefield Wheat Writing Desk With Cats Eye Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing includes both the desk and chair. Collectors know that it is difficult to find
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple, Fabric

19th Century Italian Writing Desk in Solid Walnut and Weneer Walnut, Restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
finished with shellac and wax; new top in real leather. Bottom of the drawers and back of the desk in solid
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Leather, Pine

Early Xxth Century Solid Oak Office Chair Desk Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
, slatted back and newly upholstered seat with light colour top cover, standing on shaped, downswept legs
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Early 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Writing Desk by Silvio Cavatorta in Solid Walnut and Glass, Italy, 1950's
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large symmetrical desk by Silvio Cavatorta in solid walnut with on both sides 3 drawers and in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

New England Hepplewhite Step Back Tambour Flip Top Secretary Desk
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Hepplewhite tambour secretary flip top desk. Composed of mahogany solids and figured
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Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Brass

"Xilte" Desk
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to
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2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

"Xilte" Desk
"Xilte" Desk
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Moema desk
By Studio Volanti
Located in São Paulo, SP
desk has a dedicated place to hide rulers and extensions on the back. If you a furniture that will last
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2010s Brazilian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Moema desk
Moema desk
H 29.53 in W 45.67 in D 21.66 in
Rare Antique Adjustable Swivel Oak Desk Chair with Floating Back Rest c.1926
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A rare antique solid Oak desk chair with curved legs, cast iron mechanism, original label
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Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Late 1800s Hand Carved Solid Walnut Ladies Desk Chair with Perfect Upholstery
Located in Lisse, NL
frame. Apart from some minor discoloration of the wooden surface on the back, this chair could hardly be
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Burr Satinwood Kneehole Partner Desk Oxblood Leather Top Panelled Back
Located in GB
. This is a kneehole desk so it has a solid finished back, the panel can be removed if you wish you use
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20th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

1900s French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Step back into the quaint charm of the 1900s with this authentic French wooden desk. With its warm
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20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1900s French Wooden Desk
1900s French Wooden Desk
H 43.7 in W 36.7 in D 25 in
Antique Spanish Colonial Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
design that dates back centuries! Using solid planks of selected hardwoods, the thick, durable writing
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique Spanish Colonial Desk
Antique Spanish Colonial Desk
H 31 in W 79 in D 30 in
Vintage Swedish Teak Desk
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage Swedish teak desk. This was recently imported from
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Swedish Teak Desk
Vintage Swedish Teak Desk
H 30.71 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Custom Studio Craft American 7 Drawer Solid Maple Desk
By George Nakashima Studio, Alvar Aalto
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Unique American Studio craft custom woodworker made 7 drawer knee hole Solid Blonde Maple
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Maple

Locust desk by AROUNDtheTREE
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
find solutions that are not always obvious. For example, the LOCUST desk is higher in the back to allow
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Locust desk by AROUNDtheTREE
Locust desk by AROUNDtheTREE
H 30.36 in W 59.06 in D 31.3 in
Fantastic Live Edge Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A superb vintage desk made of solid live edge slab on four hair pin legs. Delicate and rugged with
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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Fantastic Live Edge Desk
Fantastic Live Edge Desk
H 32 in W 70 in D 26 in
Phloem Studio Laura Desk, Handmade Modern Secretary Desk in Walnut or White Oak
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
Phloem Studio Laura desk is a modern contemporary solid wood secretary desk, handmade custom to
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

19th CENTURY LOUIS PHILIPPE DESK
Located in Firenze, FI
This desk is a refined piece of furniture made entirely of solid and feather walnut. The table top
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Nutwood

19th CENTURY LOUIS PHILIPPE DESK
19th CENTURY LOUIS PHILIPPE DESK
H 29.34 in W 53.75 in D 33.67 in
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
dovetailed joints. This sits on beautifully turned solid legs terminating in porcelain casters. The back of
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
H 29.93 in W 36.62 in D 22.05 in
French 18th Century Bleached Desk
Located in Seaford, GB
A stunning 18th Century Desk. Made from solid Cherry having 2 cupboards and a central drawer, key
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

French 18th Century Bleached Desk
French 18th Century Bleached Desk
H 75 in W 144 in D 70 in
Keys Desk by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
family of tables, the Keys Desk is comprised of three separate back painted glass elements that can be
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Keys Desk by Phase Design
Keys Desk by Phase Design
H 29.02 in W 50.01 in D 22.01 in
Custom Desk by Woodland Furniture
By Woodland Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made desk with finished back. In a honey tone wood with an antiqued finish with
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20th Century Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Custom Desk by Woodland Furniture
Custom Desk by Woodland Furniture
H 31.5 in W 68 in D 32 in
circa 1880 George III Style Carved Solid Oak Chest, Green Man Writing Desk
Located in GB
impressive green man desk with flowers and scrolls, the superstructure having a shaped gallery back, fitted
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Antique 1880s English George III Desks

Materials

Oak

1960's Danish Modern Rosewood Desk
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Burbank, CA
clean design with three drawers and chrome knobs. It's solid and well made, and has a finish on the back
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

1960's Danish Modern Rosewood Desk
1960's Danish Modern Rosewood Desk
H 29 in W 54 in D 24 in
Danish Teak Vintage Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made Danish teak vintage desk / writing table. This was made in Denmark, it
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Vintage Desk / Writing Table
Danish Teak Vintage Desk / Writing Table
H 36.23 in W 42.92 in D 18.12 in
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
joints and lovely solid brass handles. The back is also nicely finished, so this can be used as a free
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Antique 1860s British High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 24.02 in
18th Century Country French Child's Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century Country French child size desk, made of solid cherry. Beautifully crafted with
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

18th Century Country French Child's Desk
18th Century Country French Child's Desk
H 31 in W 28.5 in D 23.25 in
Jorge Zalszupin Rosewood Vintage Office Desk
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Writing desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his company, L'Atelier. This piece has
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Jorge Zalszupin Rosewood Vintage Office Desk
Jorge Zalszupin Rosewood Vintage Office Desk
H 29.53 in W 70.08 in D 25.2 in
19th Century American Birdseye Maple Desk
Located in New York, NY
) Vermont 1850-60. Beautiful writing desk consisting of three stepped upper panels (left, right, back) and
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Antique 1860s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Oak Restaurant Counter Desk, France, 1920
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Authentic and charming French oak customer counter / desk. In its heyday would have stood in a
Category

Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Restaurant Counter Desk, France, 1920
Oak Restaurant Counter Desk, France, 1920
H 34.26 in W 31.5 in D 20.48 in
Danish Modern Executive Freestanding Rosewood Desk, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
. Front with three drawers and cabinet with wide sculpted pulls in solid rosewood. Back features two
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

21st Century Aleister Desk Table Walnut Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
. Inspired in Crowley, Aleister desk is strikingly handcrafted in a rectangular solid walnut wood structure
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

21st Century Aleister Desk Table Walnut Wood
21st Century Aleister Desk Table Walnut Wood
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Roll Contemporary Desk in Metal and Wood
By Artefatto Design Studio, Secolo
Located in London, GB
Writing desk by day and vanity table by night; roll desk 02 is a minimal piece with four metal legs
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Roll Contemporary Desk in Metal and Wood
Roll Contemporary Desk in Metal and Wood
H 68.9 in W 19.69 in D 40.95 in
Vintage Walnut and Oak Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and well made vintage walnut and oak leather top desk. This was made in England, it
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

Vintage Walnut and Oak Leather Top Desk
Vintage Walnut and Oak Leather Top Desk
H 29.93 in W 42.13 in D 25.99 in
Frits Henningsen Solid Mahogany Writing Table and Chair Set
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Frits Henningsen, Danish furniture designer and cabinet maker (1889-1965). Solid Cuba mahogany
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Country French Walnut Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Walnut Desk ~ Writing Table is a classic piece with understated elegance
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Early 20th Century French Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Original Walnut Queen Anne Secretary Desk /Bureau
Located in Pomona, CA
drawers. Oak lined, "stepped interior" with "well" access to top drawer. Bracket feet, solid plank back
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Dutch Renaissance Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
finish. The "front" and "back" of the desk are carved the same, but drawers access only from the "back
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Art Deco era desk by French Modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Black iron 'A' frame with
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Willy Rizzo L Shaped Burl Wood Executive Desk
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Fulton, CA
loss to drawer edges. Back top edge of desk surface has swelling to veneer. Please see images for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Georgian Mahogany desk chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a fabulous quality Georgian mahogany solid mahogany desk chair with upholstered seat. The
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Antique 18th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany desk chair
Georgian Mahogany desk chair
H 38.98 in W 24.81 in D 20.87 in
Art Deco Desk Chair
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Torrance, CA
Inspired by a Dupre Lafon design, our custom Art Deco Desk Chair is elegant, modern, classic, and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk C...

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Art Deco Desk Chair
Art Deco Desk Chair
H 31 in W 24 in D 25 in
1960s Hollywood Regency Neoclassical Revival Karges Writing Desk
By Karges Furniture
Located in Burbank, CA
beautiful vintage condition. Really special writing desk that is really solid and well made. Has a flaming
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Vintage 1960s American Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Oak Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
finished back so it can be used as a free standing item. The solid brass handles are beautifully designed
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Oak revolving desk chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak revolving office chair with comb back above the solid seat. Raised up on four cabriole legs
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Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Oak revolving desk chair
Oak revolving desk chair
H 36 in W 25 in D 20 in
French Louis XVI Style Flame Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning French mahogany bureau plat writing desk. Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the
Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Restored Modern Original Desk by Widdicomb, c. 1950
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering a beautifully restored Art Deco desk by Widdicomb, USA, one of America's great names in
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique slant front secretary desk with graduated drawers (one over two short, over two long
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Ole Wanscher Rosewood Executive Desk
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Madrid, ES
Large executive desk designed by Ole Wanscher for AJ Iversen. Denmark, 1960s. This Desk features a
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Freestanding Teak Desk by Tibergaard, 1960s.
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Freestanding Teak Desk by Tibergaard, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern double
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

1960's Anglo Chinese Bamboo Parquet Hardwood Campaign Desk
Located in New York, NY
on top, sides and back of desk. Solid brass curved handles. Brass sabot detail to carved hardwood
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Directoire Neoclassical Mahogany Leather Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
when you need it, yet each tucks back in to return the desk to its original relatively diminutive
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Bavero Breccia Imperiale Marble-Effect & Oak Writing Desk
By Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
Brimming with exclusivity, this writing/vanity desk is an exercise in superb finishes also borrowed
Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak

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Solid Back Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic solid back desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every solid back desk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a solid back desk, we have 1696 options in-stock, while there are 170 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer solid back desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each solid back desk bearing mid-century modern, Victorian or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made solid back desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Chesterfield and Svend Åge Madsen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Solid Back Desk?

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