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Unusual Shape Desk

William IV 19th century shaped davenport desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
period palisander davenport desk.  Unusual shape from the normal with it's ogee shaped sides. This piece
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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

William IV 19th century shaped davenport desk
William IV 19th century shaped davenport desk
$2,192
H 33.5 in W 25 in D 21.5 in

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Unusual L Shape Curved Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
This desk is made of walnut with a white formica top.
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Vintage 1950s Canadian Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Unusual L Shape Curved Desk
Unusual L Shape Curved Desk
H 30 in W 49 in D 53 in
Unusual Oval Shape Walnut Partners Extra Deep Desk Long Metal Stip Shape Pulls
By George Nelson, Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice American Mid Century Modern Half Oval near organic shape desk. Nice sharp looking stripe
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Danish Freestanding Teak Desk with Floating Top, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
teak writing desk. Unusual shape where the floating desk top rest on six solid teak pillars on the twin
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Black Oak Deco Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
Unusual shape, original green leather inset desk blotter, storage drawers, finished on all sides
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Early 20th Century French Desks

Materials

Wood, Leather

Black Oak Deco Desk
Black Oak Deco Desk
H 32 in W 75 in D 29 in
Neoclassical Inlaid Wood Bureau De Dame or Ladies Desk
Located in Morristown, NJ
. The desk sits on tapered legs. An unusual shape for a ladies desk of this period in that it has
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Antique 1840s American Neoclassical Desks

Materials

Brass

Dino Martens Aureliano Toso Murano Pink White Italian Art Glass Bud Vase
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso. Still retains the original item label. Very unusual shape. Perfect for
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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Questions About Unusual Shape Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best L-shaped desk depends on how well it will fit into your office. Factors such as office aesthetic, the space required, the material of the desk, the size, the computer type and other pieces of equipment should be prioritized. Ergonomics, storage and durability need to be considered, too. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.