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George Nelson Swaged-Leg desk
George Nelson Swaged-Leg desk

George Nelson Swaged-Leg desk

$7,018

H 34.26 in W 38.98 in D 28.35 in

George Nelson Swaged-Leg desk

Located in Oosterbeek, NL

George Nelson desk model 5850 design 1954 for Herman miller special version with black legs one

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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Swaged Leg Desk Chair for Herman Miller
George Nelson Swaged Leg Desk Chair for Herman Miller

George Nelson Swaged Leg Desk Chair for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

plastic chair form. The chair is part of a larger collection called the “Swaged Leg Group.” Nelson used

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

English Silver Dressing Table Hand Mirror with Silver Piqué Swag Decor
English Silver Dressing Table Hand Mirror with Silver Piqué Swag Decor

English Silver Dressing Table Hand Mirror with Silver Piqué Swag Decor

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English silver dressing table hand mirror from the 20th century with silver piqué decor of swags

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20th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

John Vesey Stainless Steel Bronze Neoclassical Desk
John Vesey Stainless Steel Bronze Neoclassical Desk

John Vesey Stainless Steel Bronze Neoclassical Desk

By John Vesey

Located in Rio Vista, CA

mounted on top with bronze swag decorating the corners. Elusive desk with a famous roster of clients. From

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20th Century American Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

French Tortoise Wood Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Partners Desk or Bureau Plat
French Tortoise Wood Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Partners Desk or Bureau Plat

French Tortoise Wood Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Partners Desk or Bureau Plat

By Maison Jansen

Located in Manhasset, NY

. The heavy bronze drawer pulls with side swags making this desk one of the finest in quality and style

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Sheraton Pedestal Desk Shaped Marquetry Inlay
Sheraton Pedestal Desk Shaped Marquetry Inlay

Sheraton Pedestal Desk Shaped Marquetry Inlay

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Inlaid Bows and Swags. The Frieze of the desk Having Inlaid Rosettes. To the Sides and insides of the

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Antique 1880s Sheraton Desks

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XVI Style Parquetry Desk
French Louis XVI Style Parquetry Desk

French Louis XVI Style Parquetry Desk

$12,500

H 28.75 in W 49.75 in D 26.75 in

French Louis XVI Style Parquetry Desk

Located in Pembroke, MA

mounts, including swags at the corners. The desk has three drawers with working locks and keys and is

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk
Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk

Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk

$12,932

H 27.17 in W 37.41 in D 26.38 in

Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk

Located in London, GB

brass keyhole and escutcheon which is decorated with a ribbon bow and foliage swags. The writing desk

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French mahogany and marble top centre table
19th Century French mahogany and marble top centre table

19th Century French mahogany and marble top centre table

Located in Martlesham, GB

brass swags, the reverse of the desk in the same style as the front, the sides of the table decorated

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Antique 1890s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

18th/19th Century English Georgian III Period Matthew Boulton Inkstand
18th/19th Century English Georgian III Period Matthew Boulton Inkstand

18th/19th Century English Georgian III Period Matthew Boulton Inkstand

By Matthew Boulton

Located in Forney, TX

edge decorated in ornate shell and swag ornamentation, having a partner desk style pen depression on

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamp in Brass & Purple Glass, 1910s
Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamp in Brass & Purple Glass, 1910s

Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamp in Brass & Purple Glass, 1910s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A swag antique table or desk lamp in naturally patinated/aged brass set with faceted purple - pink

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Antique Cylinder Front Desk
Antique Cylinder Front Desk

Antique Cylinder Front Desk

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H 46 in W 46 in D 22 in

Antique Cylinder Front Desk

Located in Naples, FL

escutcheons. It features drawer pulls in elaborate swagged garland with bows. The desk is made from high

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Antique Late 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Oak

Vintage Herman Miller Swag Desk by George Nelson
Vintage Herman Miller Swag Desk by George Nelson

Vintage Herman Miller Swag Desk by George Nelson

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Herman Miller Vintage Desk by George Nelson

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Swag Leg Desk
George Nelson Swag Leg Desk

George Nelson Swag Leg Desk

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H 29.5 in W 39 in D 29 in

George Nelson Swag Leg Desk

By George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

George Nelson swag leg desk. Ample space for writing, typing or sketching, the swag leg desk also

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2010s North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Hand Carved Swag Executive Desk
Vintage Hand Carved Swag Executive Desk

Vintage Hand Carved Swag Executive Desk

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H 31.5 in W 63 in D 34.5 in

Vintage Hand Carved Swag Executive Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fantastic vintage Regency Executive desk. Beautiful carved swag detail and embossed black leather

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Mid-20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

George Nelson 'Swag-Leg' Desk, 1950s
George Nelson 'Swag-Leg' Desk, 1950s

George Nelson 'Swag-Leg' Desk, 1950s

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H 34.85 in W 38.59 in D 28.35 in

George Nelson 'Swag-Leg' Desk, 1950s

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Greding, DE

The famous 'Swag-Leg' desk by George Nelson, designed in 1954 for Hermann Miller. The iconic legs

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

Materials

Aluminum

Swag Leg Desk by George Nelson
Swag Leg Desk by George Nelson

Swag Leg Desk by George Nelson

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H 34.5 in W 39.5 in D 28.5 in

Swag Leg Desk by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designed in 1958, this example is an authentic Herman Miller reissue circa 2007 in excellent condition. Features grommet in back right corner for cable management, distinctive to the...

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

Materials

Steel

Rare George Nelson Swag Legged Desk in Rosewood
Rare George Nelson Swag Legged Desk in Rosewood

Rare George Nelson Swag Legged Desk in Rosewood

By George Nelson

Located in Munich, DE

rare and early george nelson swag legged desk . it´s the early version and the hard to find

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

Original Vintage George Nelson Swaged-Leg desk Herman Miller
Original Vintage George Nelson Swaged-Leg desk Herman Miller

Original Vintage George Nelson Swaged-Leg desk Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

I beautiful example of this iconic desk form by George Nelson. In Vintage condition. These original

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Swag Leg Desk Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Swag Leg Desk Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Swag Leg Desk Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Midcentury desk / table swag leg By George Nelson for Herman Miller.

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Mid-20th Century American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

George Nelson for Herman Miller Chair and Swag Leg Desk
George Nelson for Herman Miller Chair and Swag Leg Desk

George Nelson for Herman Miller Chair and Swag Leg Desk

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous George Nelson model DAF armchair and swag leg desk produced by Herman Miller. In excellent

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Original George Nelson Swag Leg Desk for Herman Miller, 1954
Original George Nelson Swag Leg Desk for Herman Miller, 1954

Original George Nelson Swag Leg Desk for Herman Miller, 1954

By George Nelson

Located in Barcelona, ES

Sawg leg desk model 5850 designed in 1954 by George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA. Original edition

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Modern Reproduction George Nelson Swag Leg Mid Century Modern Desk
Contemporary Modern Reproduction George Nelson Swag Leg Mid Century Modern Desk

Contemporary Modern Reproduction George Nelson Swag Leg Mid Century Modern Desk

By George Nelson

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A George Nelson style swag leg desk. This is a very cool replica swag leg desk, inspired by very

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Ivory lacquer 1940's desk with swag hardware
Ivory lacquer 1940's desk with swag hardware

Ivory lacquer 1940's desk with swag hardware

Located in St. Louis, MO

Elegant writing desk with nickel swag hardware on drawers in the manner of Tommi Parzinger. Knee

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Vintage 1940s American Desks

Materials

Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Early Production George Nelson Herman Miller Swag Leg Desk
Mid-Century Modern Early Production George Nelson Herman Miller Swag Leg Desk

Mid-Century Modern Early Production George Nelson Herman Miller Swag Leg Desk

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a rare early edition, swag leg desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

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

Materials

Wood

Original George Nelson for Herman Miller Swag Leg Desk
Original George Nelson for Herman Miller Swag Leg Desk

Original George Nelson for Herman Miller Swag Leg Desk

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Original George Nelson for Herman Miller swag leg desk circa 1958. Features walnut sides original

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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Metal

Original Production George Nelson and Associates Swaged Legged Desk
Original Production George Nelson and Associates Swaged Legged Desk

Original Production George Nelson and Associates Swaged Legged Desk

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Kansas City, MO

George nelson swag leg desk. This is the early, original production, not a reissue. Very good

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Pair Regency Revival Swag Back Chairs Desk Chairs 20th Century
Vintage Pair Regency Revival Swag Back Chairs Desk Chairs 20th Century

Vintage Pair Regency Revival Swag Back Chairs Desk Chairs 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A delightful Vintage pair of superb swag back dining chairs, dating from the second half of the

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Vintage 1970s Regency Revival Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Damask, Mahogany

George Nelson Swag Leg Chair
George Nelson Swag Leg Chair

George Nelson Swag Leg Chair

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H 31 in W 29 in D 22 in

George Nelson Swag Leg Chair

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nelson Swag Leg Chair. Moulded fibreglass shell over swagged leg base , rubber feet

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Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

French Writing Table with Bronze Swag Ormolu, circa 1900
French Writing Table with Bronze Swag Ormolu, circa 1900

French Writing Table with Bronze Swag Ormolu, circa 1900

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

swags and drawer with inset bronze plaque of putti; raised on square tapering legs with additional

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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

George Nelson for Herman Miller DAA Swag Leg Chair
George Nelson for Herman Miller DAA Swag Leg Chair

George Nelson for Herman Miller DAA Swag Leg Chair

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

fantastic original condition. We suggest pairing with our original Swag Leg Desk. Herman Miller medallion

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Chrome, Steel and Fiberglass Swag Leg Chair by George Nelson
Chrome, Steel and Fiberglass Swag Leg Chair by George Nelson

Chrome, Steel and Fiberglass Swag Leg Chair by George Nelson

Located in Ferndale, MI

Chrome, Steel and Fiberglass Swag Leg Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller

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Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Antique Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Satinwood Writing Table Desk Early 20th C
Antique Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Satinwood Writing Table Desk Early 20th C

Antique Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Satinwood Writing Table Desk Early 20th C

Located in London, GB

satinwood which has been masterfully inlaid with a marquetry of ribbons, swags and garlands.. The desk

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

French Walnut Writing Table
French Walnut Writing Table

French Walnut Writing Table

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H 29 in W 53 in D 29 in

French Walnut Writing Table

Located in New York, NY

19th C. French walnut writing table or bureau plat. Beautiful polished burled walnut desk with

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Long Bench
Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Long Bench

Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Long Bench

By George Nelson

Located in Tulsa, OK

as the saucer, pear, and ball. 6. **Nelson Swag Leg Desk**: This desk features slender, tapered legs

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Oak

George Nelson Swag Leg Desk
George Nelson Swag Leg Desk

George Nelson Swag Leg Desk

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H 34.26 in W 38.98 in D 28.35 in

George Nelson Swag Leg Desk

By George Nelson

Located in Dronten, NL

Desk model 5850 designed by George Nelson in 1954 for Herman Miller. Recent production, with

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson Swag Leg Desk Classic Midcentury Design, / Herman Miller
George Nelson Swag Leg Desk Classic Midcentury Design, / Herman Miller

George Nelson Swag Leg Desk Classic Midcentury Design, / Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

George Nelson/Herman Miller Swag Leg Desk. Classic midcentury Design, / Newer production made, with

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Impeccable Swag Leg Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Impeccable Swag Leg Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Impeccable Swag Leg Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Impeccable Swag Leg Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Standard 29 1/2 writing surface

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Chippendale Style Partners Desk by Maitland Smith
Chippendale Style Partners Desk by Maitland Smith

Chippendale Style Partners Desk by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Toledo, OH

heads, and an ornate swag beneath the desk surface. Maitland Smith partners desk is solid flame mahogany

Category

20th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Small Walnut Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk in the Style of George Nelson
Small Walnut Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk in the Style of George Nelson

Small Walnut Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk in the Style of George Nelson

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome small scale Mid-Century Modern writing desk done in the style of the George Nelson swag

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Early Charles Eames PKC Wire Rolling Task Chair for Herman Miller
Early Charles Eames PKC Wire Rolling Task Chair for Herman Miller

Early Charles Eames PKC Wire Rolling Task Chair for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

swag leg desk. This chair does not appear to be height adjustable. All original as purchased. A real

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Nelson Swag Leg Desk
Nelson Swag Leg Desk

Nelson Swag Leg Desk

Located in East Hampton, NY

writing desk with two drawers

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Vintage 1960s American Desks

George Nelson Swag Leg Desk
George Nelson Swag Leg Desk

George Nelson Swag Leg Desk

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H 29.5 in W 39 in D 29 in

George Nelson Swag Leg Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson swag leg desk with multi colored compartments and ultra sleek lines.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Wood

George Nelson Swag Leg Desk
George Nelson Swag Leg Desk

George Nelson Swag Leg Desk

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H 34 in W 39.5 in D 29 in

George Nelson Swag Leg Desk

By George Nelson

Located in Waltham, MA

George Nelson Swag Leg desk model #5850 in rosewood, white laminate, and chrome plated steel

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome, Steel

GEORGE NELSON SWAG LEG DESK
GEORGE NELSON SWAG LEG DESK

GEORGE NELSON SWAG LEG DESK

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H 34.5 in W 39 in D 28.5 in

GEORGE NELSON SWAG LEG DESK

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Hardly used by original owner.

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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Swaged Leg Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Swaged Leg Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Swaged Leg Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare swaged leg desk designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.

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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Swaged-leg desk design George Nelson
Swaged-leg desk design George Nelson

Swaged-leg desk design George Nelson

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H 34 in W 39 in D 28 in

Swaged-leg desk design George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Verona, IT

GEORGE NELSON & ASSOCIATES Swaged-Leg desk, model 5850 Herman Miller USA , 1954/1958 walnut

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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Swaged-Leg desk, model 5850 by George Nelson & Associates
Swaged-Leg desk, model 5850 by George Nelson & Associates

Swaged-Leg desk, model 5850 by George Nelson & Associates

By Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

The iconic Swaged-Leg desk by George Nelson & Associates is distinctive for its gracefully curved

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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome, Steel

George Nelson Swag Leg Desk by Herman Miller
George Nelson Swag Leg Desk by Herman Miller

George Nelson Swag Leg Desk by Herman Miller

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H 34.5 in W 39 in D 28.5 in

George Nelson Swag Leg Desk by Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Atlanta, GA

Earlier example of George Nelson's Swag Leg desk with extended custom walnut privacy panel by

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

George Nelson for Herman Miller swag leg desk
George Nelson for Herman Miller swag leg desk

George Nelson for Herman Miller swag leg desk

Located in Queens, NY

Rare and unusual desk.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Chrome

Arne Jacobsen Swag Base Sevener Desk Chair for Fritz Hansen
Arne Jacobsen Swag Base Sevener Desk Chair for Fritz Hansen

Arne Jacobsen Swag Base Sevener Desk Chair for Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Chicago, IL

Arne Jacobsen swag base Sevener desk chair for Fritz Hansen in great original condition. Wheels

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Swag Back Chair
Swag Back Chair

Swag Back Chair

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H 31 in W 19 in D 18 in

Swag Back Chair

Located in So. Egremont, MA

This charming occasional chair, or desk chair, features a beautifully carved drapery swag back and

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

George Nelson Swag Leg Chair
George Nelson Swag Leg Chair

George Nelson Swag Leg Chair

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H 17 in W 28 in D 21 in

George Nelson Swag Leg Chair

By George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

Very stylish George Nelson Swag Leg chair, this example is in amazing original condition.

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Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Large 19thC French Empire Style Mahogany Partners Desk
Large 19thC French Empire Style Mahogany Partners Desk

Large 19thC French Empire Style Mahogany Partners Desk

Located in London, GB

medallions and floral and foliate designs. All 18 drawer escutcheons with mounts of swans and swags. The desk

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Antique 19th Century French Desks

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Ormolu

Outrageous 19th c. French Bonheur du Jour
Outrageous 19th c. French Bonheur du Jour

Outrageous 19th c. French Bonheur du Jour

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H 47.25 in W 33.5 in D 17.75 in

Outrageous 19th c. French Bonheur du Jour

By Paul Sormani

Located in Redding, CA

19th c. French Bonheur du Jour Desk, extra thick swags of flowers often seen on Sormani Furniture

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Herman Miller, George Nelson Swag Leg Desk
Herman Miller, George Nelson Swag Leg Desk

Herman Miller, George Nelson Swag Leg Desk

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H 34.5 in W 39 in D 28.75 in

Herman Miller, George Nelson Swag Leg Desk

By Herman Miller

Located in Pasadena, CA

Swag-leg desk with two shallow drawers. Measures: 34 1/2" x 39" x 28 3/4".   

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Late 20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

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Located in Dallas, TX

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By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Extremely rare set of four swag legged dining chairs designed in 1958 by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Only produced in fiberglass for a few years, cream colored fiberglass on a s...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Dinner Service, 86 Piece, Flow Blue and White, Classic Onion Meissen Pattern
Dinner Service, 86 Piece, Flow Blue and White, Classic Onion Meissen Pattern

Dinner Service, 86 Piece, Flow Blue and White, Classic Onion Meissen Pattern

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Montreal, Quebec

86 piece dinner service with the marking: "Original ZWIEBELMUSTER, Czechoslovakia", in the Classic Blue Onion, Meissen Pattern, comprising: 24 dinner plates, 9.5" diameter 12...

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Antique Late 19th Century Czech Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Porcelain

Portuguese Library Table
Portuguese Library Table

Portuguese Library Table

$18,500 / item

H 34.5 in W 32.75 in D 95.5 in

Portuguese Library Table

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Martyn Lawrence Bullard's custom Portuguese library table. The design taken from a table found in a quinta in Lisbon, the intricate turning and carved details make this piece highly...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Tables

Materials

Ebony, Oak, Walnut

A Pair of French Chinoiserie Lacquered & Gilt Marble Top 2-Drawer Commodes
A Pair of French Chinoiserie Lacquered & Gilt Marble Top 2-Drawer Commodes

A Pair of French Chinoiserie Lacquered & Gilt Marble Top 2-Drawer Commodes

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

A Fine and Rare Pair of French Chinoiserie Lacquered & Gilt Marble Top 2-Drawer Commodes, Attributed to Jansen. These exquisite pieces showcase a scalloped predominantly white varie...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Swag Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic swag desk available at 1stDibs. Each swag desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Your living room may not be complete without a swag desk — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A swag desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made swag desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Nelson and Herman Miller are consistently popular.

How Much is a Swag Desk?

Prices for a swag desk start at $695 and top out at $8,490 with the average selling for $3,950.