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Swag Desk

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

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Metal

George Nelson Swaged-Leg desk
George Nelson Swaged-Leg desk
$7,225
H 34.26 in W 38.98 in D 28.35 in
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

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Steel, Chrome

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

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Silver

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

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Steel, Bronze, Brass

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
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
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

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
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

Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk
Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk
$13,044
H 27.17 in W 37.41 in D 26.38 in
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

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Marble

19th Century French mahogany and marble top centre table
19th Century French mahogany and marble top centre table
$3,253 Sale Price
31% Off
H 30.5 in W 43.5 in D 24.5 in
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

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Silver Plate

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
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

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

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Wood, Mahogany, Oak

Antique Cylinder Front Desk
Antique Cylinder Front Desk
H 46 in W 46 in D 22 in
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
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

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Chrome

George Nelson Swag Leg Desk
George Nelson Swag Leg Desk
H 29.5 in W 39 in D 29 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

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Brass

Vintage Hand Carved Swag Executive Desk
Vintage Hand Carved Swag Executive Desk
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 34.5 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

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Aluminum

George Nelson 'Swag-Leg' Desk, 1950s
George Nelson 'Swag-Leg' Desk, 1950s
H 34.85 in W 38.59 in D 28.35 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

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Steel

Swag Leg Desk by George Nelson
Swag Leg Desk by George Nelson
H 34.5 in W 39.5 in D 28.5 in
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
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
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

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Wood

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
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

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

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Steel

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

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Nickel

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

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Wood

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

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Metal

Original Production George Nelson and Associates Swaged Legged Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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

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Chrome

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
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

George Nelson Swag Leg Chair
George Nelson Swag Leg Chair
H 31 in W 29 in D 22 in
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
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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

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Fiberglass

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
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

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Leather, Satinwood

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

French Walnut Writing Table
French Walnut Writing Table
H 29 in W 53 in D 29 in
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
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

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Chrome

George Nelson Swag Leg Desk
George Nelson Swag Leg Desk
H 34.26 in W 38.98 in D 28.35 in
George Nelson Swag Leg Desk Classic Midcentury Design, / Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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

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Chrome

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
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20th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

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
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
Located in East Hampton, NY
writing desk with two drawers
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Vintage 1960s American Desks

George Nelson Swag Leg Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson swag leg desk with multi colored compartments and ultra sleek lines.
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Wood

George Nelson Swag Leg Desk
George Nelson Swag Leg Desk
H 29.5 in W 39 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
H 34 in W 39.5 in D 29 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

GEORGE NELSON SWAG LEG DESK
GEORGE NELSON SWAG LEG DESK
H 34.5 in W 39 in D 28.5 in
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
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
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
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

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

George Nelson for Herman Miller swag leg desk
Located in Queens, NY
Rare and unusual desk.
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Chrome

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

Swag Back Chair
Swag Back Chair
H 31 in W 19 in D 18 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

George Nelson Swag Leg Chair
George Nelson Swag Leg Chair
H 17 in W 28 in D 21 in
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

Materials

Ormolu

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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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Outrageous 19th c. French Bonheur du Jour
Outrageous 19th c. French Bonheur du Jour
H 47.25 in W 33.5 in D 17.75 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

Herman Miller, George Nelson Swag Leg Desk
Herman Miller, George Nelson Swag Leg Desk
H 34.5 in W 39 in D 28.75 in

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Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style Malachite Obelisks
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Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
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Vintage 1930s Table Lamps

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Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Porcelain Lamps
$7,200 / set
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

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42% Off
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

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Brass

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Italian Burl Elm Credenza by Willy Rizzo
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20th Century Italian Credenzas

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Italian Burl Elm Credenza by Willy Rizzo
Italian Burl Elm Credenza by Willy Rizzo
$14,750
H 31.4 in W 72 in D 17.31 in
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Vintage Neoclassical Dressing Table
Vintage Neoclassical Dressing Table
$2,300
H 30.5 in W 28 in D 16 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum
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Early Charles Eames Dining Set
Early Charles Eames Dining Set
$7,600 Sale Price / set
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George Nelson for Herman Miller Pedestal Dining Table Desk, 1960
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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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.