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True White Ancient 200 year Walnut Waterfall Live Edge Writing Desk Contemporary
Located in København N, DK
People say that the color white does not exist. That our eye just perceives it that way. I don't want to believe that. White to me is the color of purity, the color that is hard not ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...
Materials
Steel
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H 30 in W 40 in D 70 in
Contemporary Desk French Writing Desk Luxury Wood Handmade Executive Desks
Located in København N, DK
True White
People say that the color white does not exist. That our eye just perceives it that way
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...
Materials
Steel
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H 30 in W 40 in D 70 in
Woa Desk
Located in POLOP, ES
come true on this plane and we never forget what we want to achieve until we have it in our hands, to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
1900s French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Step back into the quaint charm of the 1900s with this authentic French wooden desk. With its warm
Category
20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
EPIFANIA DESK + CUBE Mapa Burl Veneer Desk and Chest of Drawers
By Studio Christine Kalia
Located in Larnaca, CY
assemblage brings together two seemingly related volumes to create a higher rectangular profile desk and a
Category
2010s Greek Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl, Wood
Rare Giuseppe Rivadossi Folding Desk
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning one of a kind folding desk embodies a striking textured surface that is hand carved
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XVI Style Desk
Located in San Antonio, TX
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this elegant French Louis XVI desk, a true masterpiece that
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Keys Desk by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Keys Desk by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 55.9 x W 127 x H 73.7 cm.
Materials: Spandrel glass top
Category
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Finn Juhl Teak Writing Desk
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
polychrome lacquered drawers. The desk features an anodized metal frame with teak shoes. A true collector's
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Inlaid Satinwood Double Pedestal Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very attractive and unusual Mid-19th Century satinwood double pedestal desk. True 19th
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
'Arche' Desk by Charles Kalpakian
By Charles Kalpakian
Located in Paris, FR
‘Arche’ desk by French Lebanese Charles Kalpakian is a true gem, resounding in its elegance
Category
2010s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Oval Partners Desk Victorian Walnut Office
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous burr walnut oval partners desk in the Victorian manner
This is a true partners desk with
Category
Vintage 1970s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A magnificent and very rare Régence style marquetry inlaid grand bureau plat or writing desk
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Leather Top Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century leather top mahogany desk circa 1910.
Original red leather writing surface
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Early 20th Century Swedish Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century American Chippendale Writing Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century American chippendale desk is a true masterpiece that will make a statement in any
Category
Antique 1880s American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Iconic Mastercraft Brass Desk With Leather Top
By Mastercraft
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic Mastercraft Brass Desk With Leather Top.
Stunning large mid century brass desk or writing
Category
Vintage 1970s American Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Gucci 1980's Desk Paper Weight
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
lifetime and more. Grab this one of a kind paperweight to set upon your desk or coffee table. Whatever you
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1980s European For The Desk
Antique French Louis XVI Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
. Expertly restored in a rich dark walnut finish, this writing desk is a true testament to the impeccable
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Bold Geometric, contemporary, modern Library desk, writing
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Elevate Your Space with a Bold Style Statement: The Modern Aesthetic Desk
Indulge in the opulence
Category
2010s Pakistani Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Paint
John Keal Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Culver City, CA
This desk belongs in a museum, with perfect proportions, incredible craftsmanship, beautiful walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rustic Wabi Sabi Desk, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
; Folk Art; Travail Populaire; Desk; Console Table;
19th-century writing table or desk, a true
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Regency Partners Desk Walnut Library Desk
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Fantastic large partners desk in the Regency manner
True partners desk with drawers and cupboards
Category
Vintage 1980s Regency Desks
Materials
Walnut
Müller Desk TB229 in Metal 'Reseda green'
By Müller Möbelfabrikation
Located in Tilburg, NL
Müller Desk TB229 in Metal 'Reseda green'. Germany, current production.
Beautiful classic looking
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Metal
Italian suitcase-shaped leather desk in modern style
Located in Milano, IT
In the eclectic world of interior design, there is an extraordinary Italian leather desk, a true
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Skandinavian Palisander Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen 1950s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in St-Brais, JU
A rare desk designed by Arne Wahl Iversen. Made in Denmark during the 1950s. It features an organic
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Brutalism Inspired Modern Walnut Desk by Eero Moss
By Eero Moss
Located in Ghimbav, RO
. Expertly crafted with the finest materials and a keen eye for design, this desk is a true masterpiece that
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2010s Romanian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash, Walnut
Large Oak & Class Modernist Desk, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A large modernist desk in oak with a very interesting top comprised of a glass-covered lattice
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Warren Platner Writing Desk with Black Leather Top
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, leather, metal, oak, United States, design 1973
This heavy
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
19th Century Chippendale Burl Walnut Partner's Writing Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Hixson, TN
both sides, a true partner's desk. This desk is made of walnut and has oak-lined drawers, but is
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl, Walnut
Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Albini’s model 80 desk combines glass, steel and wood which resulted in a minimalistic balance. The desk
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Monumental Mid Century Modern Executive Rosewood Scandinavian Desk, c1960s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Chino Hills, CA
, this desk is a true testament to Scandinavian design principles, showcasing simplicity, minimalism, and
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Aurora Sculptural Steel and Ash Wood Desk by Autonomous Furniture
By Autonomous Furniture, Kirk Van Ludwig
Located in Victoria, BC
finest Whitened Ash wood and raw steel, this modern industrial desk is a true statement piece for any
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash, Oak, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
items.
This late Biedermeier Slant-Front Secretary is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and design
Category
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Spruce, Cherry
Henrik Tengler, OC 1002 Ezone Desk by One Collection
By Henrik Tengler, Onecollection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to compromise style, quality and functionality.
The Ezone desk has become a true Classic with, in
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Boomerang Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in St-Brais, JU
A very special desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen. Made in Denmark, produced by Hedensted
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 MCM Swedish Desk
By Göran Strand
Located in Plainview, NY
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This quality Goran Strand MCM desk a true embodiment of Swedish design excellence that invites you to
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1800's Antique Bronze Mounts, Porcelain Plaques, Writing Continental Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
Mounts, Porcelain Plaques, 1800's!!
This stunning antique writing desk is a true treasure from the 1800s
Category
Antique 19th Century European Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 47 in W 37.25 in D 22 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly superb antique Victorian Period burr walnut Dickens pedestal desk, circa 1880 in
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fine and very rare antique Victorian burr walnut twin pedestal partners desk, Circa 1860
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Secretary Slant Front Desk & Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
An antique English Edwardian slant front writing desk, a true embodiment of the refined
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 37.5 in W 28.5 in D 16 in
Aldo Tura large desk brown goatskin parchment brass chrome 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique Aldo Tura desk was produced in Italy in the late 1960s, and really feels imposing and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Goatskin
French 18th Century Louis XV Bureau Plat, Writing Desk
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
.
The iconic Coco chancel lived with a Rococo writing desk just like this one and indeed this Bureau
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Lovig Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
The iconic Løvig teak flip top desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s, Denmark. It’s versatile
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Boulle-styled panelled desk Napoleon IIV, late 1800s in bronze
Located in Milano, IT
Behold the exquisite beauty of an antique Boulle-style desk from the late 1800s, a true masterpiece
Category
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Jules Wabbes Early Versatile Free-Standing Corner Desk in Wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, two-part corner writing desk, teak, coated steel, wengé, chrome, Belgium, 1960s
This
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Warren Platner for Knoll Executive Desk with Black Leather Top
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, desk, leather, steel, oak, United States, 1973
This heavy, sturdy desk
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Antique Louis Revival Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
'.
The manufacture of true ormolu employs a process known as mercury-gilding or fire-gilding, in which a
Category
Antique 1860s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk by Gillow & Co 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk, by the world renowned cabinet maker
Category
Antique 1880s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
LC16 desk by Le Corbusier for Cassina.
Working closely with the
Fondatiòn Le Corbusier and
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Franco Albini for Knoll Desk Model '1928' in Glass and Metal
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini for Knoll, desk model '1928', glass, wood, chromed steel, Italy, design 1949
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Antique French Louis Revival Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk, 19th C
Located in London, GB
behind a gold-coloured veneer known as 'gilt bronze'.
The manufacture of true ormolu employs a
Category
Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Elmwood B40 Desk by Pierre Chapo in Black Ash, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Chapo; B40 desk; Elm; France; 1970s; Mid-Century Modern, Rustic; Postmodern; Cabinets; Black
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Tessellated Faux Bone Lacquered Desk With Leather Top by Alessandro for Baker
By Alessandro for Baker Furniture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Dive into the world of luxury design with this stunning desk or console table by the renowned
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.75 in W 24 in D 66 in
Antique French Writing Desk Table Renaissance Revival Dolphin Style Carved Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful versatile size antique French oak renaissance revival writing desk or table with drawer
Category
Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29.75 in W 42 in D 23.25 in
Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Cherry and Black Leather
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, cherry, chrome-plated metal, black leather, United States
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Elegant Art Deco Black & Gold Desk Tidy
Located in Lincoln, GB
piece but also a functional one.
Dating back to around 1920, this desk tidy is a true gem that will add
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Glass
Stunning Barnini Oseo Empire-Style Demi Lune Regenza Desk RRP €6200
By Barnini Oseo Richmond
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer this amazing Barnini Oseo - large demi-lune ‘ Reggenza' desk, the banded top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Sensational Bauhaus Avant-garde tubular steel writing desk by Bruno Weil (BeWe)
By Bruno Weil
Located in PRAHA 4, CZ
.
Crafted in 1936: A true vintage piece, this desk captures the essence of the avant-garde movement of the
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 30.12 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen by Fm Møbler, 1960s
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Modern Teak desk by Kai Kristiansen by FM Møbler 1960s
Freestanding Danish Mid
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.55 in W 59.85 in D 30.71 in
Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Copper
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
but also a true piece of art.
The Straight legs and side arms of this Art Deco Rectangular Console
Category
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
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