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Bentwood writing table by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood writing table by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood writing table by Thonet
Bentwood writing table by Thonet

Bentwood writing table by Thonet

H 33.08 in W 27.17 in D 19.3 in
Jugendstil bentwood writing table by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil bentwood writing table by Thonet in very nice original condition with signs of use.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Jugendstil bentwood writing table by Thonet
Jugendstil bentwood writing table by Thonet

Jugendstil bentwood writing table by Thonet

H 29.14 in W 40.95 in D 25.2 in
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Czech, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This iconic writing desk from the 1930s is a remarkable example of Bauhaus design. Designed by
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Czech, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Czech, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Czech, 1930s

H 30.32 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This iconic writing desk from the 1930s is a remarkable example of Bauhaus design. Designed by
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

H 30.32 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Original Otto Wagner for Thonet 1905 Writing Desk Postal Saving Bank Vienna
By Woka Lamps, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Otto Wagner
Located in Vienna, AT
Otto Wagner writing desk from the Postal Saving Bank in Vienna. Made by Thonet, Vienna. Otto Wagner
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Original Otto Wagner for Thonet 1905 Writing Desk Postal Saving Bank Vienna
Original Otto Wagner for Thonet 1905 Writing Desk Postal Saving Bank Vienna

Original Otto Wagner for Thonet 1905 Writing Desk Postal Saving Bank Vienna

H 31.5 in W 41.34 in D 25.99 in
CM223 desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet 1950
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Desk designed by Pierre Paulin and edited by Thonet in the fifties CM223 model Structure in chromed
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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

CM223 desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet 1950
CM223 desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet 1950

CM223 desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet 1950

H 29.14 in W 63.39 in D 31.5 in
1930's Thonet Desk B 282By Bruno Weill with Unique Dutch Family Provenance
By Bruno Weil, Thonet
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
1930's Thonet B282 desk by Bruno Weill with unique family provenance of history and including its
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Vintage 1930s French Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1930's Thonet Desk B 282By Bruno Weill with Unique Dutch Family Provenance
1930's Thonet Desk B 282By Bruno Weill with Unique Dutch Family Provenance

1930's Thonet Desk B 282By Bruno Weill with Unique Dutch Family Provenance

H 29.93 in W 53.94 in D 187.6 in
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Bruno Weil for Thonet, Stained Wood, Germany, 1930
By Bruno Weil, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus tubular steel desk designed by Bruno Weil (Bèwè) and manufactured by Thonet, Germany, c
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Bruno Weil for Thonet, Stained Wood, Germany, 1930
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Bruno Weil for Thonet, Stained Wood, Germany, 1930

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Bruno Weil for Thonet, Stained Wood, Germany, 1930

H 29.53 in W 53.94 in D 29.93 in
Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early Bauhaus "B21" desk / side table in black stained wood with chromed tubular
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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s

Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s

H 27.17 in W 33.86 in D 17.72 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Allegory Desk in Beech Wood
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Allegory desk, a perfect handy stand for home office spaces and for the most intimate contract
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Allegory Desk in Beech Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Allegory Desk in Beech Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Allegory Desk in Beech Wood

H 49.6 in W 39.3 in D 25.9 in
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Thonet, Chrome Plated Metal, Lacquered Wood, 1930
By Thonet, R. C. Coquery
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus tubular steel desk B 282 designed by R. C. Coquery and manufactured by Thonet, c. 1930
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Vintage 1930s Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Thonet, Chrome Plated Metal, Lacquered Wood, 1930
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Thonet, Chrome Plated Metal, Lacquered Wood, 1930

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Thonet, Chrome Plated Metal, Lacquered Wood, 1930

H 29.53 in W 77.56 in D 29.93 in
Austrian Bentwood Child Desk
By Thonet
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Bentwood small child's desk with attached chair with double hoop back design. (THONET
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bentwood

Austrian Bentwood Child Desk
Austrian Bentwood Child Desk

Austrian Bentwood Child Desk

H 22 in W 33 in D 18 in
"B286" Desk By Bruno Weil For Thonet
By Bruno Weil
Located in London, GB
A modernist B286 desk designed by German designer Bruno Weil for Thonet circa 1930. Blue
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Vintage 1930s Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

"B286" Desk By Bruno Weil For Thonet
"B286" Desk By Bruno Weil For Thonet

"B286" Desk By Bruno Weil For Thonet

H 28.94 in W 58.67 in D 27.56 in
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Modernist DESK by THONET, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A rigorous and luxurious small desk, Modernist, Constructivist, Reconstruction, black lacquered
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Modernist DESK by THONET, France 1950
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Modernist DESK by THONET, France 1950

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Modernist DESK by THONET, France 1950

H 30.71 in W 41.34 in D 27.56 in
Desk by Pierre Paulin, CM141 design editited by Thonet, France, 1960's
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Desk CM141 designed by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition, 1950-60's, France
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Desk by Pierre Paulin, CM141 design editited by Thonet, France, 1960's
Desk by Pierre Paulin, CM141 design editited by Thonet, France, 1960's

Desk by Pierre Paulin, CM141 design editited by Thonet, France, 1960's

H 28.75 in W 23.43 in D 50.79 in
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk, Chrome Plated Metal, Stained Wood, Germany, c. 1930
By Bruno Weil, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus tubular steel desk designed by Bruno Weil and manufactured by Thonet or under Thonet
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Vintage 1930s Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk, Chrome Plated Metal, Stained Wood, Germany, c. 1930
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk, Chrome Plated Metal, Stained Wood, Germany, c. 1930

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk, Chrome Plated Metal, Stained Wood, Germany, c. 1930

H 29.93 in W 53.94 in D 26.78 in
Pair of Black Armchairs with White Leather Upholstery by Thonet, at circa 1980
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
pictures #3, #16 & #19) It would also be a great addition to our offered black Thonet writing desk and
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Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of Black Armchairs with White Leather Upholstery by Thonet, at circa 1980
Pair of Black Armchairs with White Leather Upholstery by Thonet, at circa 1980

Pair of Black Armchairs with White Leather Upholstery by Thonet, at circa 1980

H 29 in W 20.47 in D 19.29 in
Model No. 3 Desk or Writing Chair by Thonet, 1900's
By Thonet
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A very nice desk or writing chair by Thonet. It is fabricated in the Czech Republic around 1900
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Early 20th Century Czech Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Model No. 3 Desk or Writing Chair by Thonet, 1900's
Model No. 3 Desk or Writing Chair by Thonet, 1900's

Model No. 3 Desk or Writing Chair by Thonet, 1900's

H 31.89 in W 27.17 in D 20.08 in
Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus writing desk and chair. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Material
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s
Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s

Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s

H 30.71 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in
Bentwood Writing Desk Armchairs, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
By Radomír Hofman, Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
beechwood. Can be used as office chairs or writing desk chairs. They are in very good Vintage condition
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Bentwood Writing Desk Armchairs, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
Bentwood Writing Desk Armchairs, 1950s, Czechoslovakia

Bentwood Writing Desk Armchairs, 1950s, Czechoslovakia

H 34.65 in W 21.26 in D 18.9 in

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Elegant Thonet Writing Table
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Desk, manufactured by Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna Beech, mahogany stained and polished, leather, brass
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20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Elegant Thonet Writing Table

Elegant Thonet Writing Table

H 30.32 in W 63 in D 30.71 in
Pierre Paulin Desk Thonet 1950s CM223
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Basel, CH
Pierre Paulin desk Pierre Paulin desk Thonet 1950s CM223 manufactured by Thonet in the 1950’s in
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pierre Paulin Desk Thonet 1950s CM223
Pierre Paulin Desk Thonet 1950s CM223

Pierre Paulin Desk Thonet 1950s CM223

H 29.34 in W 63.19 in D 31.7 in
Original Art Nouveau bentwood desk by Gebrüder Thonet (Vienna, around 1914)
By Thonet
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Schreibtisch (freistehend) Entwurf: Firmenentwurf Gebrüder Thonet unter Leitung Otto
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Original Art Nouveau bentwood desk by Gebrüder Thonet (Vienna, around 1914)
Original Art Nouveau bentwood desk by Gebrüder Thonet (Vienna, around 1914)

Original Art Nouveau bentwood desk by Gebrüder Thonet (Vienna, around 1914)

H 30.32 in W 44.1 in D 25.2 in
Thonet Style Table, circa 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Thonet style table wonderful rustic patina Its legs and curved wooden brackets recall the
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Vintage 1920s Hungarian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech

Thonet Style Table, circa 1920s
Thonet Style Table, circa 1920s

Thonet Style Table, circa 1920s

H 30.71 in W 35.83 in D 23.63 in
Modernist Desk, France, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Small tubular steel desk from France from the main epoch of tubular steel furniture, produced
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Vintage 1930s French Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Modernist Desk, France, 1930s
Modernist Desk, France, 1930s

Modernist Desk, France, 1930s

H 30.71 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Pierre Paulin 's Desk "CM 174" Produced by Thonet, circa 1960
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Saint Ouen, Île-de-France
Pierre Paulin 's desk "CM 174" produced by Thonet, circa 1960. Oak and black painted steel.       
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin 's Desk "CM 174" Produced by Thonet, circa 1960
Pierre Paulin 's Desk "CM 174" Produced by Thonet, circa 1960

Pierre Paulin 's Desk "CM 174" Produced by Thonet, circa 1960

H 28.75 in W 37.8 in D 21.26 in
Marcel Breuer Style Desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Lucca, IT
Marcel Breuer style desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern.
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Marcel Breuer Style Desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern
Marcel Breuer Style Desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern

Marcel Breuer Style Desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern

H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 51.19 in
Mid-Century Bauhaus Writing Desk by Thonet and Designed by Pierre Paulin
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed by Pierre Paulin, circa 1930. In the style of the Bauhaus era. Manufactured by Thonet
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Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Desks

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Bauhaus Writing Desk by Thonet and Designed by Pierre Paulin
Mid-Century Bauhaus Writing Desk by Thonet and Designed by Pierre Paulin

Mid-Century Bauhaus Writing Desk by Thonet and Designed by Pierre Paulin

H 28.75 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
Red Midcentury Design Bauhaus Writing Desk Container by Marcel Breuer, 1930
By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer
Located in Vienna, AT
collection of a Thonet family member. This writing desk container is a representative piece of furniture
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Red Midcentury Design Bauhaus Writing Desk Container by Marcel Breuer, 1930
Red Midcentury Design Bauhaus Writing Desk Container by Marcel Breuer, 1930

Red Midcentury Design Bauhaus Writing Desk Container by Marcel Breuer, 1930

H 27.56 in W 17.13 in D 27.37 in
Bentwood Writing Desk by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bentwood writing desk with curved bentwood legs, laminate top, and single drawer. Thonet label
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Mid-20th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Writing Desk by Thonet
Bentwood Writing Desk by Thonet

Bentwood Writing Desk by Thonet

H 30.25 in W 36 in D 18 in
Thonet Bentwood Charming Writing Table Desk, 1900s
By Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
Very charming 1900s bentwood Thonet writing table desk. With its original key, one drawer and
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Bentwood Charming Writing Table Desk, 1900s
Thonet Bentwood Charming Writing Table Desk, 1900s

Thonet Bentwood Charming Writing Table Desk, 1900s

H 26.78 in W 46.46 in D 16.93 in
Antique Bentwood Writing Desk Table in the Style of Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Detroit, MI
This lovely antique wooden writing desk table in the style of Thonet is circa 1920 and likely
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Antique Bentwood Writing Desk Table in the Style of Thonet
Antique Bentwood Writing Desk Table in the Style of Thonet

Antique Bentwood Writing Desk Table in the Style of Thonet

H 31 in W 39 in D 25 in
Completely restored funkcionalism Chrome small Writing Desk, Thonet 1930-1939
By Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Writing desk made in Czechoslovakia Material: Chrome Completely restored.       
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Completely restored funkcionalism Chrome small Writing Desk, Thonet 1930-1939
Completely restored funkcionalism Chrome small Writing Desk, Thonet 1930-1939

Completely restored funkcionalism Chrome small Writing Desk, Thonet 1930-1939

H 27.17 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Art Nouveau Bentwood Writing Table/ Desk Attributed to Thonet, Austria
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Thonet. Made of fine bentwood and trimmed to mahogany, this fantastic writing desk is an absolute
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Bentwood Writing Table/ Desk Attributed to Thonet, Austria
Art Nouveau Bentwood Writing Table/ Desk Attributed to Thonet, Austria

Art Nouveau Bentwood Writing Table/ Desk Attributed to Thonet, Austria

H 40.1 in W 36.6 in D 23.2 in
Early 'B287' Bauhaus writing desk by Bruno Weil for Thonet, ca. 1932
By Thonet, Bruno Weil
Located in Sittard, LI
Exceptional variant of the B287 writing desk designed by Bruno Weil (Wébé) and produced by Thonet
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome, Nickel

Early 'B287' Bauhaus writing desk by Bruno Weil for Thonet, ca. 1932
Early 'B287' Bauhaus writing desk by Bruno Weil for Thonet, ca. 1932

Early 'B287' Bauhaus writing desk by Bruno Weil for Thonet, ca. 1932

H 30.12 in W 69.3 in D 30.71 in
Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet.
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Vintage 1960s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet
Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet

Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet

H 28.75 in W 39.38 in L 28.75 in
Desk CM174 by Pierre Paulin for Thonet
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
Desk CM174 by Pierre Paulin for Thonet.
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Desk CM174 by Pierre Paulin for Thonet
Desk CM174 by Pierre Paulin for Thonet

Desk CM174 by Pierre Paulin for Thonet

H 28.75 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition, 1954
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition, 1954.
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition, 1954
Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition, 1954

Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition, 1954

H 28.35 in W 50.79 in D 23.23 in
Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition, 1954
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
Oak desk model CM141 by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1954.
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition, 1954
Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition, 1954

Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition, 1954

H 28.35 in W 50.79 in D 24.02 in
Art Deco Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Desk for Thonet
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Paris, FR
Tubular steel desk with two red Bordeaux varnished wooden drawers designed by the Bauhaus architect
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Art Deco Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Desk for Thonet
Art Deco Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Desk for Thonet

Art Deco Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Desk for Thonet

H 27.96 in W 38.59 in D 21.66 in
Desk Model CM178 by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1950s
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
Desk model CM178 by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Desk Model CM178 by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1950s
Desk Model CM178 by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1950s

Desk Model CM178 by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1950s

H 28.75 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Pierre Paulin Desk CM 172 for Thonet, France, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
CM 172 desk designed by Pierre Paulin in 1955 for Thonet in France. This desk comes with two
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin Desk CM 172 for Thonet, France, 1960s
Pierre Paulin Desk CM 172 for Thonet, France, 1960s

Pierre Paulin Desk CM 172 for Thonet, France, 1960s

H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Pierre Paulin CM 141 Desk for Thonet, France, 1954
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Iconic CM141 desk designed by Pierre Paulin for Thonet France in 1954. Black lacquered metal base
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin CM 141 Desk for Thonet, France, 1954
Pierre Paulin CM 141 Desk for Thonet, France, 1954

Pierre Paulin CM 141 Desk for Thonet, France, 1954

H 28.75 in W 51.19 in L 28.75 in
Marcel Breuer B21 Typewriter Desk for Thonet, Germany 1928
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Thonet in Germany, 1928. This very appealing piece is designed in the iconic Bauhaus style from that
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Marcel Breuer B21 Typewriter Desk for Thonet, Germany 1928
Marcel Breuer B21 Typewriter Desk for Thonet, Germany 1928

Marcel Breuer B21 Typewriter Desk for Thonet, Germany 1928

H 27.17 in W 41.34 in D 17.72 in
Early ‘CM141’ Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France, 1953
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Admire this early ‘CM141’ desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France 1953. This perfect proportioned
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Early ‘CM141’ Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France, 1953
Early ‘CM141’ Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France, 1953

Early ‘CM141’ Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France, 1953

H 28.75 in W 51.19 in D 25.2 in
CM141 Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet 1st Edition 1954
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
CM141 desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1st edition 1954 in oak. Black lacquered tubular metal
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

CM141 Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet 1st Edition 1954
CM141 Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet 1st Edition 1954

CM141 Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet 1st Edition 1954

H 28.75 in W 50.79 in D 25.2 in
Classic Mid-Century Modern Desk by Thonet Manner of Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl, Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern Desk by Thonet manner of Finn Juhl, striking design, architectural iron
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron, Aluminum

Classic Mid-Century Modern Desk by Thonet Manner of Finn Juhl
Classic Mid-Century Modern Desk by Thonet Manner of Finn Juhl

Classic Mid-Century Modern Desk by Thonet Manner of Finn Juhl

H 30 in W 48 in D 29 in
Pierre Paulin & Thonet Desk with Drawer, Metal Teak & Formica, France Circa 1955
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Desk with a single drawer designed by Pierre Paulin and manufacture by Thonet. France circa 1955
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin & Thonet Desk with Drawer, Metal Teak & Formica, France Circa 1955
Pierre Paulin & Thonet Desk with Drawer, Metal Teak & Formica, France Circa 1955

Pierre Paulin & Thonet Desk with Drawer, Metal Teak & Formica, France Circa 1955

H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Oak Bauhaus Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Good Condition and Patina, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Desk with a frame in tubular chromed steel. Manufactured by Thonet, Germany, in the 1930s
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Oak Bauhaus Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Good Condition and Patina, 1930s
Oak Bauhaus Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Good Condition and Patina, 1930s

Oak Bauhaus Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Good Condition and Patina, 1930s

H 31.11 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in
Oak Bauhaus Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Good Condition and Patina, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Desk with a frame in tubular chromed steel. Manufactured by Thonet, Germany, in the 1930s
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Oak Bauhaus Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Good Condition and Patina, 1930s
Oak Bauhaus Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Good Condition and Patina, 1930s

Oak Bauhaus Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Good Condition and Patina, 1930s

H 31.11 in W 57.09 in L 31.11 in
Pierre Paulin desk by Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Desk with Metal Frame, Dusty Blue Formica Top and Matching Formica Faced Wood Drawer.
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin desk by Thonet
Pierre Paulin desk by Thonet

Pierre Paulin desk by Thonet

H 28.25 in W 38.25 in D 21.25 in
Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Important Modernist Desk Designed by Pierre Paulin and edited by Thonet. Upon a Structure of
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet
Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet

Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet

H 28.5 in W 50.75 in D 24 in
Table Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Late 20th Century
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Elegant and design black table or desk with chrome detail signed Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH late
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1990s Austrian Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Table Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Late 20th Century
Table Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Late 20th Century

Table Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Late 20th Century

H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition, 1954
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Desk model CM141 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition, 1954.
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition, 1954
Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition, 1954

Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition, 1954

H 72 in W 129 in D 61 in
Pierre Paulin Model "CM 141" Desk for Thonet
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This stunning mid-century modern Pierre Paulin Model "CM 141" desk for Thonet features fabulous
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Pierre Paulin Model "CM 141" Desk for Thonet
Pierre Paulin Model "CM 141" Desk for Thonet

Pierre Paulin Model "CM 141" Desk for Thonet

H 29 in W 51 in D 23.5 in
Pivoting Desk designed by Joe Adkinson for Thonet
Located in St. Louis, MO
Desk with pivoting table on left side and bank of drawers on the right, brass legs and support
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Pivoting Desk designed by Joe Adkinson for Thonet
Pivoting Desk designed by Joe Adkinson for Thonet

Pivoting Desk designed by Joe Adkinson for Thonet

H 29 in W 52 in D 22 in
Desk CM 141, Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France, 1953
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Thonet, France, 1953. This rare desk in very good condition was bought in Paris in 1963. Bibliography
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Desk CM 141, Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France, 1953
Desk CM 141, Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France, 1953

Desk CM 141, Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France, 1953

H 29.14 in W 50.91 in D 25.2 in
Pierre Paulin CM 172 Desk for Thonet, France, 1950s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Iconic CM172 desk designed by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France. Black lacquered metal base
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Pierre Paulin CM 172 Desk for Thonet, France, 1950s
Pierre Paulin CM 172 Desk for Thonet, France, 1950s

Pierre Paulin CM 172 Desk for Thonet, France, 1950s

H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition, 1954.
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin
Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin

Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin

H 28.35 in W 50.79 in D 23.23 in
Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet edition, 1954.
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin
Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin

Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin

H 28.75 in W 50.79 in D 24.02 in
Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition, 1954.
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin
Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin

Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin

H 28.75 in W 50.79 in D 24.02 in
Pierre Paulin for Thonet Desk Model CM141 France 1953s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Oirlo, LI
brilliantly. This desk will be produced until the end of the 1950s. For Thonet he will also develop his first
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin for Thonet Desk Model CM141 France 1953s
Pierre Paulin for Thonet Desk Model CM141 France 1953s

Pierre Paulin for Thonet Desk Model CM141 France 1953s

H 28.75 in W 51.19 in D 25.2 in
Pierre Paulin Desk Model CM 217. France Edition Thonet, 1962
By Pierre Paulin
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
drawer France Edition Thonet 1962 The desk is in very good condition and can be sold with an Harry
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Vintage 1960s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Pierre Paulin Desk Model CM 217. France Edition Thonet, 1962
Pierre Paulin Desk Model CM 217. France Edition Thonet, 1962

Pierre Paulin Desk Model CM 217. France Edition Thonet, 1962

H 28.7 in W 39.4 in D 23.6 in
Pierre Paulin Desk CM 223 Vintage French Design
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Desk designed by Pierre Paulin, French designer, and edited by Thonet. Composed of 3 drawers and a
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Pierre Paulin Desk CM 223 Vintage French Design
Pierre Paulin Desk CM 223 Vintage French Design

Pierre Paulin Desk CM 223 Vintage French Design

H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957 Born in 1927, Pierre Paulin enrolled
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957
CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957

CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957

H 29.14 in W 43.31 in D 22.84 in
Rare and Early B14 Table or Desk by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Munich, DE
ebonized wood chromed metal. marked and in good vintage condition. matching stool also available.
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Rare and Early B14 Table or Desk by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
Rare and Early B14 Table or Desk by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

Rare and Early B14 Table or Desk by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Thonet wach meker work table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thonet working table , upper petite glass vitrine with the original key, lower 2 shelves, very
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Thonet wach meker work table
Thonet wach meker work table

Thonet wach meker work table

H 63 in W 25.5 in D 28 in
German Bauhaus Table by Thonet, Fully Restored, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Table with a tubular chromed steel frame. Manufactured by Thonet, Germany, in the 1930s. Designer
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

German Bauhaus Table by Thonet, Fully Restored, 1930s
German Bauhaus Table by Thonet, Fully Restored, 1930s

German Bauhaus Table by Thonet, Fully Restored, 1930s

H 25.99 in W 25.99 in L 25.99 in
Rare 1930's Thonet B 791 Writing Desk Chair
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Made of bent beech wood. Manufactured by Thonet Mundus in 1930's. This particular chair was being
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Beech

Rare 1930's Thonet B 791 Writing Desk Chair
Rare 1930's Thonet B 791 Writing Desk Chair

Rare 1930's Thonet B 791 Writing Desk Chair

H 33.08 in W 19.3 in D 15.75 in
Rare Thonet Nr. 1 Writing Desk Chair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare model featured in 1904 Thonet catalogue. Bent solid beech with perforated plywood seat and
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Rare Thonet Nr. 1 Writing Desk Chair
Rare Thonet Nr. 1 Writing Desk Chair

Rare Thonet Nr. 1 Writing Desk Chair

H 82 in W 64 in D 53 in
Black Writing Desk with White Leather Surface by Thonet, Detachable, circa 1980
By Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
looking Thonet writing desk the perfect office partner. PLEASE NOTE: we also offer the perfect edition
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Antique Late 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Beech

Black Writing Desk with White Leather Surface by Thonet, Detachable, circa 1980
Black Writing Desk with White Leather Surface by Thonet, Detachable, circa 1980

Black Writing Desk with White Leather Surface by Thonet, Detachable, circa 1980

H 28.54 in W 47.64 in D 24.02 in
Thonet Small Desk
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Girona, Girona
Small desk in double-sided solid light oak with four drawers, bakelite handles, nickel-plated metal
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Thonet Small Desk
Thonet Small Desk

Thonet Small Desk

H 29.93 in W 54.34 in D 25.6 in
Early Vintage Desk Attributed to Thonet
By Thonet, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
A nicely proportioned vintage desk attributed to Thonet. A more unusual size to find. More Slim
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Early Vintage Desk Attributed to Thonet
Early Vintage Desk Attributed to Thonet

Early Vintage Desk Attributed to Thonet

H 27 in W 53.75 in D 20.88 in
1954 Pierre Paulin " CM141" Desk, ed Thonet
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1954 Pierre Paulin " CM141" desk, ed Thonet Black melamined writing surface with a block of two
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

1954 Pierre Paulin " CM141" Desk, ed Thonet
1954 Pierre Paulin " CM141" Desk, ed Thonet

1954 Pierre Paulin " CM141" Desk, ed Thonet

H 28.35 in W 51.19 in D 24.02 in
Pierre Paulin CM 141 Desk for Thonet, France, 1954
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
Iconic CM141 desk designed by Pierre Paulin for Thonet France in 1954. Black lacquered metal base
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Pierre Paulin CM 141 Desk for Thonet, France, 1954
Pierre Paulin CM 141 Desk for Thonet, France, 1954

Pierre Paulin CM 141 Desk for Thonet, France, 1954

H 28.75 in W 50.79 in D 23.23 in
Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France, circa 1950
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful desk model "CM141" designed by Pierre Paulin, manufactured by Thonet in France, circa
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France, circa 1950
Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France, circa 1950

Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France, circa 1950

H 28.35 in W 50.79 in D 23.63 in
Bauhaus White and Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Fully Restored, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Desk with a tubular chromed steel frame. Manufactured by Thonet, Czechia, in the 1930s. Designer
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Bauhaus White and Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Fully Restored, 1930s
Bauhaus White and Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Fully Restored, 1930s

Bauhaus White and Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Fully Restored, 1930s

H 30.32 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Bauhaus White and Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Fully Restored, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Desk with a tubular chromed steel frame. Manufactured by Thonet, Czechia, in the 1930s. Designer
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Bauhaus White and Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Fully Restored, 1930s
Bauhaus White and Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Fully Restored, 1930s

Bauhaus White and Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Fully Restored, 1930s

H 30.32 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Pierre Paulin CM178 Desk for Thonet, 1950s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Greding, DE
CM178 desk designed by Pierre Paulin for Thonet in the 1950s. Black metal base with one drawer and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Pierre Paulin CM178 Desk for Thonet, 1950s
Pierre Paulin CM178 Desk for Thonet, 1950s

Pierre Paulin CM178 Desk for Thonet, 1950s

H 29.53 in W 42.52 in D 23.63 in
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Typewriter Table by Marcel Breuer, Thonet, 1928
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
manufactured by Thonet, Germany, 1928.
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Typewriter Table by Marcel Breuer, Thonet, 1928
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Typewriter Table by Marcel Breuer, Thonet, 1928

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Typewriter Table by Marcel Breuer, Thonet, 1928

H 27.17 in W 41.34 in D 17.72 in

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Thonet Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic thonet writing desk available at 1stDibs. Each thonet writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. If you’re shopping for a thonet writing desk, we have 42 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer thonet writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A thonet writing desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made thonet writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Thonet, Pierre Paulin and Marcel Breuer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Thonet Writing Desk?

A thonet writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,798, while the lowest priced sells for $1,250 and the highest can go for as much as $50,055.

Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.

Questions About Thonet Writing Desk
  • What is a writing desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • What is a small writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • What is a writing desk with drawers called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • What is an old-fashioned writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.

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