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Gervasoni Gray 50 Writing Desk in Air Force Blue Lacquered Oak by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
on a whole new dimension: Gray 50 is a small elegant desk, designed in the name of practicality
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

ST 50 Desk Table by Laurameroni
Located in Geneve, CH
ST 50 Desk Table by Laurameroni Dimensions: W 190 x D 80 x H 78 cm Materials: Burnished brass
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

ST 50 Desk Table by Laurameroni
ST 50 Desk Table by Laurameroni
H 30.71 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
50's rationalist style desk in metal and wood with methacrylate covered tops
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2741 Rare rationalist style desk in metal and wood with methacrylate covered tops and drawers
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Small Desk 1950s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with under-top, stained beech wood and formica-covered wood top.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Beech

Small Desk 1950s
Small Desk 1950s
H 29.53 in W 39.18 in D 23.63 in
Writing desk, Italian manufacture. C1950s.
Located in Baranzate, IT
in ferro. Manifattura Italiana. Anni '50.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Writing desk, Italian manufacture. C1950s.
Writing desk, Italian manufacture. C1950s.
H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 26.38 in
Scrittoio degli Anni 50-60 restaurato
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Scrittoio con cassetti sotto piano, legno massello di faggio tinto e impiallacciato legno di mogano, piano ricoperto in formica. Completamente restaurato.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Beech

Scrittoio degli Anni 50-60 restaurato
Scrittoio degli Anni 50-60 restaurato
H 31.11 in W 39.57 in D 19.89 in
Vintage Louis XV style desk 1950s
Located in Catania, IT
Vintage desk in the Louis XV style with decorations and inlays lacquered wood and gilt bronzes, with 3 capacious drawers. In good condition, writing surface to be re-done.
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Vintage 1940s Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Louis XV style desk 1950s
Vintage Louis XV style desk 1950s
H 31.89 in W 51.19 in D 28.35 in
Vintage 50s/60s desk with extendable top
Located in Brescia, IT
Oak and mahogany desk with three drawers and flip-top. Understated lines and light structure. Streamlined lines and well-calibrated details characterize this light oak and mahogany ...
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Vintage 50s/60s desk with extendable top
Vintage 50s/60s desk with extendable top
H 29.14 in W 40.16 in D 23.63 in
Desk 50s-60s, brown wood, brass and glass
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Italian-made wooden desk with glass top, two drawers and brass feet. Exotic wood.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Desk 50s-60s, brown wood, brass and glass
Desk 50s-60s, brown wood, brass and glass
H 29.53 in W 64.97 in D 31.7 in
Teak Executive Desk designer Ico Parisi for MIM 1950s
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Milano, MI
This large Terni executive desk was designed by Ico Parisi in 1958 for MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) Rome, Italy, with a rectangular top with a curved shape in front of the seat to m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Italian-made executive desk from the 1950s
Located in Genova, IT
Grande scrivania dirigenziale di produzione italiana dei primi anni 50. Piano di lavoro ricoperto
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian-made executive desk from the 1950s
Italian-made executive desk from the 1950s
H 30.32 in W 79.53 in D 35.83 in
50's Danish Writing Desk and Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
50's Danish desk with three large and two small drawers and a matching chair with original vinyl
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Vintage 1950s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, PVC, Upholstery

50's Danish Writing Desk and Chair
50's Danish Writing Desk and Chair
H 62 in W 40 in D 20 in
Mid Century Mahogany Tooled Leather Top Kneehole Writing Library Desk 50"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century library office kneehole writing desk. Made of mahogany featuring rectangular form with
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Diminutive Italian 50's desk
Located in New York, NY
50's desk fully embodying the Italian design style of the time where function was never separated
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Diminutive Italian 50's desk
Diminutive Italian 50's desk
H 31.25 in W 41.5 in D 22 in
Diminutive Italian 50's desk by Dassi
Located in New York, NY
Posh Italian 50's desk made by Dassi an Italian small size company still active that made in the 50
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Diminutive Italian 50's desk by Dassi
Diminutive Italian 50's desk by Dassi
H 28.5 in W 34 in D 18 in
Italian articulated and elegant 50's desk
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural and elegant 50's desk playing on empty and full spaces and on black and wood colors
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

50's Italian Design Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian design desk, made ​​of oak
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

50's Italian Design Desk
50's Italian Design Desk
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 27.96 in
50's English Mahogany Campaign Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
50's English mahogany campaign desk with two drawers, brass pulls, and faux leather inset
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Vintage 1950s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

50's Dassi Desk and Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderfully preserved 50's desk and armchair by Dassi.The dimensions of the armchair are HxH2xLxD
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

50's Dassi Desk and Armchair
50's Dassi Desk and Armchair
H 30.5 in W 70 in D 35 in
50's Jacaranda Desk by Tenreiro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
50's jacaranda desk with a floating top and five drawers with brass pulls, designed by one of the
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

50's Jacaranda Desk by Tenreiro
50's Jacaranda Desk by Tenreiro
H 30 in W 55 in D 27 in
A Stylish 50's Italian Desk
Located in London, GB
An Italian desk of striking design in walnut with melamine top and facings in ivory. With two
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

A Stylish 50's Italian Desk
A Stylish 50's Italian Desk
H 31.11 in W 49.22 in D 24.41 in
American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
Located in Madrid, ES
American oak and birch desk composed of two bodies with four drawers each. Portuguese pink marble
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Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Silvio Cavatorta Italian Mid Century Desk Late 50's
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in bari, IT
Silvio Cavatorta, small writing desk in blond wood with drawer and structure in metal and brass
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

A Stylish and Unique Bauhaus Meets Industrial Desk, Circa 1940's/50's
Located in Hastings, GB
This stylish and highly functional desk was probably a one off commission, its rarity suggests so
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Vintage 1940s French Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Monumental Black Walnut Desk, style of Nakashima **Sat Sale - 50% Off**
Located in NYC, NY
A beautiful desk crafted out of a gigantic slab of black walnut with butterfly joints on a three
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Italian 50's Small Secretaire
Located in New York, NY
A very elegant small size desk with diamond shaped ebonized legs. Two drawers and a letters
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Italian 50's Small Secretaire
Italian 50's Small Secretaire
H 36 in W 40 in D 20.5 in
Scrittoio Anni 50
By Pierluigi Ghianda
Located in Milano, IT
Elegante scrittorio disegnato da Pierluigi Ghianda in legno impiallacciato mogano con doppi cassetti laterali e cassetto sotto al piano, sopra il quale c'è una lastra di vetro retro ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Scrittoio Anni 50
Scrittoio Anni 50
H 31.3 in W 66.15 in D 33.47 in
Scrittoio Anni 50-60
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Piccolo scrittoio vintage in legno impiallacciato mogano con cassetto sottopiano e coppia di cassetti laterali.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Scrittoio Anni 50-60
Scrittoio Anni 50-60
H 30.32 in W 43.71 in D 28.15 in
Scrittoio Anni 40-50
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Elegante scrittoio con coppia di cassetti sotto piano, legno di faggio, e impiallacciato mogano, piano con vetro trasparente incassato. Buone condizioni.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Beech, Mahogany

Scrittoio Anni 40-50
Scrittoio Anni 40-50
H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 24.02 in
Scrivania anni 40-50
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Scrivania con colonna laterale con cassetti e vano contenitore con anta battente, poggia piedi. Struttura in metallo cromato, legno impiallacciato noce, piano in vetro opalino nero. ...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Scrivania anni 40-50
Scrivania anni 40-50
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Scrittoio Anni 50 in faggio
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Elegante scrittoio a doppia postazione con piano laterale estraibile. In legno di faggio, il cassetto frontale è"grissinato", piano in formica. Buone condizioni.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech

Scrittoio Anni 50 in faggio
Scrittoio Anni 50 in faggio
H 22.64 in W 45.28 in D 22.84 in
Scrivania in legno Anni 50
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Elegante scrivania con cassetti sotto piano. Legno impiallacciato legno esotico. Una scrivania molto elegante, accuratamente restaurata dal nostro laboratorio, la parte lignea ritor...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Scrivania in legno Anni 50
Scrivania in legno Anni 50
H 30.91 in W 71.26 in D 35.04 in
Scrittoio Anni 50 in rovere
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Scrittoio vintage di manifattura italiana del XX secolo in legno di rovere con cassetti completamente restaurato nei nostri laboratori.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Scrittoio Anni 50 in rovere
Scrittoio Anni 50 in rovere
H 27.56 in W 47.45 in D 23.04 in
Postazione Lavorativa da Ufficio Anni 50
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Postazione lavorativa chiudibile, con piano scrivania, cassetto sotto piano e diversi scomparti a giorno. Legno impiallacciato acero. Condizioni molto buone, completamente restaurato.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Postazione Lavorativa da Ufficio Anni 50
Postazione Lavorativa da Ufficio Anni 50
H 44.49 in W 64.77 in D 20.08 in
Scrittoio H. Morris & Co. Glasgow , Anni '50
By Morris & Co.
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Scrittoio H. Morris & Co. Glasgow , Anni '50.  Straordinario Scrittoio finemente lavorato a mano e
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Vintage 1950s Scottish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Scrittoio H. Morris & Co. Glasgow , Anni '50
Scrittoio H. Morris & Co. Glasgow , Anni '50
H 30.12 in W 36.23 in D 21.66 in
Scrittoio Anni 50 Gianfranco Frattini e Franco Bettonica in noce
By Franco Bettonica, Gianfranco Frattini, Cantieri Carugati
Located in Milano, IT
Cantieri Carugati, fine anni '50. Condizioni molto buone. Restaurato.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Bureau vintage en bois de chêne des années 50 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bureau vintage des années 50 60, en chêne, 3 tiroirs, 1 niche, 1 porte avec clé et étagère
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Scrivania in legno vintage anni 50 design Gio' Ponti per Rima Padova
By RIMA, Gio Ponti
Located in None, IT
: Acciaio e Legno ANNO DI PRODUZIONE: Anni 50 DESIGNER: Gio Ponti PRODUTTORE: Rima Padova
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

20th Century Osvaldo Borsani Set of 10 Dining Chairs in Wood & Skai '50 for ABV
By Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo
Located in Turin, Turin
Osvaldo Borsani in 1953, together with his brother Fulgenzio, realized his most complex project: a company idea named after the "techne" of the Greeks, which means both art and techn...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

50's American Walnut Writing Desk
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful, delicately-scaled writing/ladies' desk has so much we love... gorgeous walnut grain
Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Brass

50's American Walnut Writing Desk
50's American Walnut Writing Desk
H 32 in W 48 in D 24 in
1950s Ico Parisi Italian Rosewood Wall Unit System Model Urio for MIM
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Writing desk: depth 50 cm, height 12 cm, width 95 cm.  
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Regency Rosewood Writing Table - 50% Deposit
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency rosewood trestle-end writing table with boxwood stringing and an inset leather top above
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Antique Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Regency Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Wood

Rare desk in rosewood (model NV-50) by Finn Juhl
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
NV 50 - Desk in rosewood on round, tapered legs. Front with drawer module with three drawers
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rare desk in rosewood (model NV-50) by Finn Juhl
Rare desk in rosewood (model NV-50) by Finn Juhl
H 28.35 in W 79.14 in D 38.19 in
Scrivania vintage anni '50
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Questa scrivania prodotta in Italia risale agli anni '50 del secolo scorso. E' stata realizzata con
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Scrivania vintage anni '50
Scrivania vintage anni '50
H 28.75 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
1950s Desk Corner
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Writing corner, with planked wall with up-and-down lamp, worktop with day compartments and drawers, mahogany veneer wood and skai upholstery.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1950s Desk Corner
1950s Desk Corner
H 91.34 in W 63 in D 51.19 in
1950s beech and oak desk
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with column drawers and open shelves. Oak veneer wood, stained beech wood details and frame. Good conditions.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Oak

1950s beech and oak desk
1950s beech and oak desk
H 31.11 in W 59.85 in D 30.32 in
Mid-century Dutch Industrial Design Architect Folding Drafting Table 50
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Architect drafting table with beautiful patina made around 1950 by Metal industry MPW in Wormerveer in the Netherlands. In good working order! Measures: Table top: 100 x 75 cm W...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Signed Tommaso Barbi Mid-Century Desk Set of 5 in Burl and Brass, Italy 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Roma, IT
): Writing Desk Pad - 50, 5 x 33,5 x 1 H Document Tray 35,5 x 24,5 x 5 H Letter/Document Holder 25 x 10 x 19
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

50's desk- Schirolli
By Schirolli
Located in Milan, IT
Desk in wood- italian work - 50's
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

50's desk- Schirolli
50's desk- Schirolli
H 30.71 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Desk 50's- Italian Work
Located in Milan, IT
Desk 50s in excellent condition, with 3 drawers and black top
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Desk 50's- Italian Work
Desk 50's- Italian Work
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 39.38 in
American Empire desk 50% off
Located in Hudson, NY
American Empire mahogany desk with oil cloth surface. Sutter Antiques is currently having a
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Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

American Empire desk 50% off
American Empire desk 50% off
H 29 in W 41 in D 26 in
American oak desk 50% off
Located in Hudson, NY
American oak school house desk. Sutter Antiques is currently having a warehouse sale. Over 2000
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Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

American oak desk 50% off
American oak desk 50% off
H 30 in W 60 in D 34 in
Gio Ponti Style- Desk And Dressinag- Italian Work 50's
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Desk - Dressing 50s,a drawer and compartment with mirror
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Fantastic French 50's Table/Desk
Located in Southampton, NY
/black/white. Could be used as writing table or dressing table as well as dining table.
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Mahogany and leather top desk 50% off
Located in Hudson, NY
Mahogany pedestal desk with gold-tooled leather writing surface. Sutter Antiques is currently
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20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Mahogany and leather top desk 50% off
Mahogany and leather top desk 50% off
H 29.5 in W 50 in D 28 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic writing desk 50 available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every writing desk 50 was constructed with great care. Find 536 options for an antique or vintage writing desk 50 now, or shop our selection of 94 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the writing desk 50 you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A writing desk 50 is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made writing desk 50 has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by R & Y Augousti, Cassina and Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand are consistently popular.

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Questions About Writing Desk 50
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.