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Military WWI British MkIV Tank Bronze Desk Inkstand, circa 1918
Military WWI British MkIV Tank Bronze Desk Inkstand, circa 1918

Military WWI British MkIV Tank Bronze Desk Inkstand, circa 1918

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

WWI British Military MkIV tank, circa 1918 Marble and bronze desk inkstand. High details. Pen not

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Cartier Paris Tank Watch Design Card and Envelope Set Luxury Desk Stationery
Cartier Paris Tank Watch Design Card and Envelope Set Luxury Desk Stationery

Cartier Paris Tank Watch Design Card and Envelope Set Luxury Desk Stationery

By Cartier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Luxury Cartier Stationery Card Letter and Envelope Tank Watch, limited edition Desk Accessory. Emboss

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Early 2000s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Paper

Cartier Paris Tank Watch Design Card and Envelope Set Luxury Desk Stationery
Cartier Paris Tank Watch Design Card and Envelope Set Luxury Desk Stationery

Cartier Paris Tank Watch Design Card and Envelope Set Luxury Desk Stationery

By Cartier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Luxury Cartier Stationery Card Letter and Envelope Tank Watch, limited edition Desk Accessory. Emboss

Category

Late 20th Century French Desk Sets

Materials

Paper

Silver inkwell with bell and tank holder
Silver inkwell with bell and tank holder

Silver inkwell with bell and tank holder

$1,575Sale Price|30% Off

H 5.12 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in

Silver inkwell with bell and tank holder

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with bell and tank holder. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand

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Antique 19th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Embossed silver inkwell with three ink tanks
Embossed silver inkwell with three ink tanks

Embossed silver inkwell with three ink tanks

$7,000Sale Price|30% Off

H 12.21 in W 7.29 in D 7.29 in

Embossed silver inkwell with three ink tanks

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with relief floral motifs with two tanks, bell, quill holder, candle

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Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with two tanks and bell
Silver inkwell with two tanks and bell

Silver inkwell with two tanks and bell

$5,250Sale Price|30% Off

H 7.29 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in

Silver inkwell with two tanks and bell

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs and bell, pen stand, cut-out reliefs, acanthus leaves, flower-shaped caps and four reliefs. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: ...

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Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Varnished wood inkwell with silver pen, tank, blotter & seal
Varnished wood inkwell with silver pen, tank, blotter & seal

Varnished wood inkwell with silver pen, tank, blotter & seal

$1,050Sale Price|30% Off

H 10.83 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in

Varnished wood inkwell with silver pen, tank, blotter & seal

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Varnished wooden inkwell with silver applications, including a pen, ink reservoir, blotter, and seal. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Cabeça de escravo. Weight...

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20th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Relief silver inkwell with tanks, bell & four claw-shaped feet
Relief silver inkwell with tanks, bell & four claw-shaped feet

Relief silver inkwell with tanks, bell & four claw-shaped feet

$8,050Sale Price|30% Off

H 14.18 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Relief silver inkwell with tanks, bell & four claw-shaped feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks and bell, quill holder and resting on four claw

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Antique 19th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks, ceramic cores & embossed feet
Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks, ceramic cores & embossed feet

Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks, ceramic cores & embossed feet

$4,900Sale Price|30% Off

H 13.59 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks, ceramic cores & embossed feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks and two ceramic cores inside, pen holder, stamp

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Antique 19th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Bugatti Tank Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Paperweight. France 1930
Bugatti Tank Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Paperweight. France 1930

Bugatti Tank Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Paperweight. France 1930

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

depicting a Bugatti Type 32 ¨Tank¨ Car. Mounted over an acylic base. Signed CAD. Lovely desk paperweight

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Silver inkwell with two tanks and relief applications with a bell
Silver inkwell with two tanks and relief applications with a bell

Silver inkwell with two tanks and relief applications with a bell

$2,100Sale Price|30% Off

H 6.89 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Silver inkwell with two tanks and relief applications with a bell

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with two tanks and relief applications with a bell. Metal: Silver

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Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with two tanks, Putti bell support & cut-out feet
Silver inkwell with two tanks, Putti bell support & cut-out feet

Silver inkwell with two tanks, Putti bell support & cut-out feet

$1,400Sale Price|30% Off

H 6.89 in W 4.93 in D 4.93 in

Silver inkwell with two tanks, Putti bell support & cut-out feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks and Putti supporting a bell, pen holder and

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Antique 19th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Chiseled silver inkwell with two tanks, bell & four hollow feet
Chiseled silver inkwell with two tanks, bell & four hollow feet

Chiseled silver inkwell with two tanks, bell & four hollow feet

$8,750Sale Price|30% Off

H 9.65 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in

Chiseled silver inkwell with two tanks, bell & four hollow feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Chiseled silver inkwell with two reservoirs and bell, base, pen holders and resting on four pierced feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weight:...

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Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with acanthus reliefs, cut-glass tanks & nib holder
Silver inkwell with acanthus reliefs, cut-glass tanks & nib holder

Silver inkwell with acanthus reliefs, cut-glass tanks & nib holder

$6,300Sale Price|30% Off

H 11.74 in W 4.53 in D 4.53 in

Silver inkwell with acanthus reliefs, cut-glass tanks & nib holder

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, pearlescent friezes around the edge, letter and quill holder, resting on six spherical feet, and a wooden-lined bottom. Metal: Silver...

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Antique 19th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell on rosewood with helmet-shaped tanks & pen holder
Silver inkwell on rosewood with helmet-shaped tanks & pen holder

Silver inkwell on rosewood with helmet-shaped tanks & pen holder

$5,250Sale Price|30% Off

H 13.59 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Silver inkwell on rosewood with helmet-shaped tanks & pen holder

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with rosewood base, two helmet-shaped deposits, pen holder and border around the edge. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II. Title: Weight:...

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Antique 19th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with tanks, bell, square base & four openwork feet
Silver inkwell with tanks, bell, square base & four openwork feet

Silver inkwell with tanks, bell, square base & four openwork feet

$2,800Sale Price|30% Off

H 6.11 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in

Silver inkwell with tanks, bell, square base & four openwork feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs and a bell resting on a square base with a grate and four openwork feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weigh...

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Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Chiseled silver inkwell with two pen holders, two tanks & bell
Chiseled silver inkwell with two pen holders, two tanks & bell

Chiseled silver inkwell with two pen holders, two tanks & bell

$12,250Sale Price|30% Off

H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Chiseled silver inkwell with two pen holders, two tanks & bell

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Chiseled silver inkwell with two nib holders, two reservoirs, bell and resting on four feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon crown. Weight: 1639.57 gram...

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Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with grid, two tanks, pen holder & four hollow feet
Silver inkwell with grid, two tanks, pen holder & four hollow feet

Silver inkwell with grid, two tanks, pen holder & four hollow feet

$3,850Sale Price|30% Off

H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Silver inkwell with grid, two tanks, pen holder & four hollow feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with a grid with two reservoirs, pen holder and bell, resting on four openwork feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portugal. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weight: 687.78 ...

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Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Chiseled silver inkwell with two pen holders, tanks, bell & floral feet
Chiseled silver inkwell with two pen holders, tanks, bell & floral feet

Chiseled silver inkwell with two pen holders, tanks, bell & floral feet

$4,200Sale Price|30% Off

H 7.88 in W 6.11 in D 6.11 in

Chiseled silver inkwell with two pen holders, tanks, bell & floral feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Chiseled silver inkwell with two nib holders, two reservoirs, a bell, and four feet with floral reliefs. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weight: ...

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Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with three engraved tanks, bell & tray on claw feet
Silver inkwell with three engraved tanks, bell & tray on claw feet

Silver inkwell with three engraved tanks, bell & tray on claw feet

$4,550Sale Price|30% Off

H 12.21 in W 9.26 in D 9.26 in

Silver inkwell with three engraved tanks, bell & tray on claw feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with three engraved containers, bell, pen stand and tray resting on four claw feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 972.0...

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Antique 19th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

FRENCH 1918 Art-Deco Lacquered Desk Cigar Box In The Shape of a WWI Tank
FRENCH 1918 Art-Deco Lacquered Desk Cigar Box In The Shape of a WWI Tank

FRENCH 1918 Art-Deco Lacquered Desk Cigar Box In The Shape of a WWI Tank

$3,080Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.75 in W 10.5 in D 5.83 in

FRENCH 1918 Art-Deco Lacquered Desk Cigar Box In The Shape of a WWI Tank

Located in Miami, FL

An art deco WWI Tank shaped desk cigar box humidor. This is a fabulous and rare desk cigar box

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Chiseled silver inkwell with cut-out tray, three tanks, bell & claw feet
Chiseled silver inkwell with cut-out tray, three tanks, bell & claw feet

Chiseled silver inkwell with cut-out tray, three tanks, bell & claw feet

$8,750Sale Price|30% Off

H 10.32 in W 7.29 in D 7.29 in

Chiseled silver inkwell with cut-out tray, three tanks, bell & claw feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Chiseled silver inkwell, cut-out tray with three reservoirs, pen holder, bell and resting on four raised feet with claws. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar ...

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Antique 19th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with two tanks, base with mask applications and claw-shaped feet
Silver inkwell with two tanks, base with mask applications and claw-shaped feet

Silver inkwell with two tanks, base with mask applications and claw-shaped feet

$2,100Sale Price|30% Off

H 9.85 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in

Silver inkwell with two tanks, base with mask applications and claw-shaped feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, base with mask applications and claw-shaped feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 322.5 grams. Dimensions: 2...

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20th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Shell-shaped silver inkwell w/ two tanks, bell & standing on three hollow feet
Shell-shaped silver inkwell w/ two tanks, bell & standing on three hollow feet

Shell-shaped silver inkwell w/ two tanks, bell & standing on three hollow feet

$4,200Sale Price|30% Off

H 7.09 in W 10.44 in D 10.44 in

Shell-shaped silver inkwell w/ two tanks, bell & standing on three hollow feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, bell and standing on three pierced feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 739.55 grams. Dimensions: 18x...

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Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with two tanks, bell, pen holder and set on three raised feet
Silver inkwell with two tanks, bell, pen holder and set on three raised feet

Silver inkwell with two tanks, bell, pen holder and set on three raised feet

$3,850Sale Price|30% Off

H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Silver inkwell with two tanks, bell, pen holder and set on three raised feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, bell, pen holder and set on three raised feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portugal. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weight: 579.89 grams. Dimensions...

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Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell w/ two tanks, resting on a base w/ a grate & four cut-out feet
Silver inkwell w/ two tanks, resting on a base w/ a grate & four cut-out feet

Silver inkwell w/ two tanks, resting on a base w/ a grate & four cut-out feet

$2,275Sale Price|30% Off

H 7.49 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in

Silver inkwell w/ two tanks, resting on a base w/ a grate & four cut-out feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with two tanks, resting on a base with a grate and four cut-out feet

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Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with two glass tanks on a base with floral reliefs on four feet
Silver inkwell with two glass tanks on a base with floral reliefs on four feet

Silver inkwell with two glass tanks on a base with floral reliefs on four feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with embossed floral motifs and a monogram card, letter holder, pearly frieze and set on four round feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali...

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Antique 19th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with rack, bell, two tanks, pen holder and set on four claw feet
Silver inkwell with rack, bell, two tanks, pen holder and set on four claw feet

Silver inkwell with rack, bell, two tanks, pen holder and set on four claw feet

$4,200Sale Price|30% Off

H 7.88 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in

Silver inkwell with rack, bell, two tanks, pen holder and set on four claw feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with rack, bell, two reservoirs, pen stand and resting on four claw feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weight: 596.45 grams. Di...

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Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Vintage Cartier Folding Travel Desk Clock Paris Gilt-Brass and Blue Enamel 1990
Vintage Cartier Folding Travel Desk Clock Paris Gilt-Brass and Blue Enamel 1990

Vintage Cartier Folding Travel Desk Clock Paris Gilt-Brass and Blue Enamel 1990

By Cartier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

timeless vintage Cartier travel desk clock, model Tank, crafted in gilt brass and blue enamel and produced

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

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Vietnam Era Tank Destroyer Scope Aluminum and Brass Custom Base
Vietnam Era Tank Destroyer Scope Aluminum and Brass Custom Base

Vietnam Era Tank Destroyer Scope Aluminum and Brass Custom Base

Located in New York, NY

An incredible piece of history. This is the scope from an M56 scorpion tank destroyer. This

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Vintage 1960s American Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Antique English Cast Sterling Silver Tank Ornament / Paperweight
Antique English Cast Sterling Silver Tank Ornament / Paperweight

Antique English Cast Sterling Silver Tank Ornament / Paperweight

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English cast sterling silver tank ornament

Category

Vintage 1910s English Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Cartier Tank Desk Clock Two-Tone Gold and Steel
Cartier Tank Desk Clock Two-Tone Gold and Steel

Cartier Tank Desk Clock Two-Tone Gold and Steel

By Must De Cartier, Cartier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Cartier Santos 24-karat gold-plated and steel Art Deco travel quartz desk clock with alarm. Les

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Cartier Tank Desk Clock Two-Tone Gold and Steel
Cartier Tank Desk Clock Two-Tone Gold and Steel

Cartier Tank Desk Clock Two-Tone Gold and Steel

By Cartier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

This is a circa 1980’s original Cartier quartz alarm desk clock. The case is two-tone gold plated

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Fish Tank
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Fish Tank

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Fish Tank

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H 7.5 in W 14 in D 2 in

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Fish Tank

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Signed Mid-Century Modern Lucite fish tank desk accessory Signed Doug M.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Lucite

Antique World War 1 Trench Art British Tank 1919 Brass Inkwell Desk Set WWI
Antique World War 1 Trench Art British Tank 1919 Brass Inkwell Desk Set WWI

Antique World War 1 Trench Art British Tank 1919 Brass Inkwell Desk Set WWI

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Amazing ! This Trench art piece from 1919 "A British Mark IV tank" as a functional Inkwell desk

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Vintage 1910s Belgian Arts and Crafts Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Copper

Ronson 1919 Art Deco WWI Renault Tank Table Touch Tip In Solid Patinated Bronze
Ronson 1919 Art Deco WWI Renault Tank Table Touch Tip In Solid Patinated Bronze

Ronson 1919 Art Deco WWI Renault Tank Table Touch Tip In Solid Patinated Bronze

By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson

Located in Miami, FL

An WWI tank desk touch tip lighter designed by Ronson. This very rare Ronson Touch-Tip table

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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Art Deco Limed Oak Tank Desk
Art Deco Limed Oak Tank Desk

Art Deco Limed Oak Tank Desk

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H 31 in W 71 in D 35 in

Art Deco Limed Oak Tank Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black top limed oak desk with great rounded lines.

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Vintage 1930s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Limed Oak 1940's Desk
Limed Oak 1940's Desk

Limed Oak 1940's Desk

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H 31 in W 71 in D 35 in

Limed Oak 1940's Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1940's Tank Desk with black resin like top. Aluminum handles and curved top. 31h x

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Vintage 1940s French Desks

Custom Steel Bomb Desk
Custom Steel Bomb Desk

Custom Steel Bomb Desk

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H 29 in W 76 in D 36 in

Custom Steel Bomb Desk

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Starting its life as a steel "tank" desk, this wonderful desk was converted to the ultimate manly

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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Formica

Turn-of-the-Century Foreman's desk
Turn-of-the-Century Foreman's desk

Turn-of-the-Century Foreman's desk

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H 33 in W 72 in D 35 in

Turn-of-the-Century Foreman's desk

Located in Seattle, WA

Built like a tank, this foreman's desk is super solid and clean. This was purchased in Oregon and

Category

Early 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Fir

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Tank Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the tank desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each tank desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and bronze. Find 11 options for an antique or vintage tank desk now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a tank desk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each tank desk bearing mid-century modern, modern or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one tank desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Driade, Philippe Negro and Alfredo Barbini produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Tank Desk?

Prices for a tank desk start at $442 and top out at $42,987 with the average selling for $1,000.

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