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Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
(AIFAF)"
Desk
Year 1940
French
Wood and chrome
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
It is an elegant and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk
Year: 1940
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique Adjustable Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An original solid Oak desk chair with curved legs, cast iron mechanism and brass casters
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Spanish Architect Table, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique Spanish architect table, circa 1940.
Manufactured by Certex, from Spain.
In original
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Desk Style Art Deco in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco
Year: 1940
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk Art Deco, 1940, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco
Year: 1940
Material: Wood and bronze
It is an elegant and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Desk Art Deco, 1940, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco
Year: 1940
Material: Wood and bronze
It is an elegant and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Desk Style Art Deco in Wood and chrome, 1940, Made in Germany
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
the style for sale.
Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk Style Art Deco in Wood and chrome, 1940, Made in Germany
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
the style for sale.
Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Antique American Oak Cabinet, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique cabinet unit. Made in American oak and metal.
Manufactured by unknown designer, circa
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
Writing Desk. This exquisite piece, made in France circa 1940’s, exudes timeless charm and grandeur
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Deco / Neoclassical Revival Walnut Desk, France, circa 1940
By Jean Pascaud
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Elegant desk / writing table / secretaire in walnut, divided into 2 parts:
- office part with 5
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Bronze
Antique Industrial Aluminum Rolling Desk Chair by General Fireproofing Co.
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique industrial aluminum rolling desk chair by General Fireproofing co. Amazing patina, surface
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 34 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Art Deco Desk, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unique collection of antique and handcrafted furniture. Our skilled artisans meticulously restore and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Brutalist Oak Desk, Denmark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
STUDIO BALESTRA, we curate a unique collection of antique and handcrafted furniture. Our skilled artisans
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
DC-3 ‘Dakota’ Wingtip Desk
Located in London, GB
is used to form the basis of this stylish desk. Guaranteed all Douglas Factory Products, (or Original
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Antique World War ll Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
" label.
Creator US Navy.
Date of manufacture c.1940.
Materials and techniques bakelite, wood, metal
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Desk, 1950, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco
Year: 1940
Material: Wood and bronze
It is an elegant and sophisticated
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Armchair in Wood and Chrome, Style: Bauhaus, German, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair
Wood and chrome
Year: 1940
Country: Germany
If you are looking for a desk chair to match
Category
Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Armchair in Wood and Chrome, Style: Bauhaus, German, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair
Wood and chrome
Year: 1940
Country: Germany
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Original Antique English Vintage Singer Desk Swivel Chair
By Singer
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Singer Swivel Desk Chair – D
A classic factory workers stool designed and manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Louis XV Marquetry Style Mahogany Brass Ormolu Mounted Bombe Leather Top Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Style Mahogany Brass Ormolu Mounted Bombe Leather Top Desk
A
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31 in W 51.5 in D 26 in
France Desk Art Deco, 1950, France, Material: Wood Attributed to Jean Souvrain
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Style: Art Deco
Year 1940
Wood and bronze
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer.
It is an
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 60.24 in
French 1940s Leather Top Mahogany Desk
Located in Buchanan, NY
Unusual and handsome mahogany French desk from the 1940s-1950s with a distressed leather top. There
Category
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
interior design
Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of
Category
Antique 1840s French Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French Mid-Century Ebonized and Mirrored Desk, by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
French mid-century (1940s) ebonized and mirrored desk with five drawers and an off-white leather
Category
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mirror, Leather, Wood
1940s Herbert Terry Anglepoise Draughtsman's Task Desk Lamp No 1209 Industrial
By Herbert Terry, George Carwardine
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
The ultimate in desk lamps – a very genuine Post War four-spring model 1209 Anglepoise
Category
Vintage 1940s British Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
H 43.31 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
.
Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk
Book: Buenos Aires Art Deco y Racionalismo
Author: Mimi Bohm
Page: 68
Year: 1920
It is
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th C. Louis XVI Petite Desk/ Writing Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
and sophistication - the Antique French Louis XVI Escritoire Writing Desk. This exquisite piece, made
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
the style for sale.
Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material, Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
objects to the style for sale.
Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
.
Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk Style: Art Deco, 1930, France, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk
Year 1930
French
Wood
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer.
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material: Carved Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
.
Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
American Desk Armchair, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
style for sale.
Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Amazing Desk Art Deco 1930 France Wood Zebrano
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
objects to the style for sale.
Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
American Desk Armchair, 1970
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale.
Why are there so many antiques in
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty , 1900, France, Wood
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk in Wood, 1920, Sign: Made in France 7382
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
to the style for sale.
Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was a
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Desks in Wood, 1930, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
objects to the style for sale.
Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk Art Deco in Wood, 1930, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
to the style for sale.
Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was a
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk Art Deco, 1920, France, Materials: Wood and Bronze
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials, Wood and Chrome
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
objects to the style for sale.
Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty - Attributed Louis Majorelle - 1900
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
disposal
Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 45.67 in W 22.84 in D 35.83 in
Old French Desk Chair in Original Leather and Very Comfortable. c1930's
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Leather Desk Chair and of all the items we import from France, one of the most
Category
Vintage 1930s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1930 " Free Shipping in Florida "
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
for sale.
Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1920 " Free Shipping in Florida "
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
for sale.
Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Antique Silver Letter Envelope Holder
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique Silver Letter Envelope Holder with baby figuring overlooking your mail.This wonderful Stand
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Adirondack Paperweights
Materials
Silver
Desk Chair Style: Art Deco, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
objects to the style for sale.
Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Desk Chair Style: Art Deco, France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk chair
Country: France
If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Eugenio Quarti desk, Chair and Trah in Style Liberty or Art Nouveau, Jugestails
By Eugenio Quarti
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
his death in 1929.
Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 40.95 in W 18.51 in D 35.44 in
Italian Desk from the 60s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
for sale.
Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Desks
Materials
Wood
Big Desk Art Deco in Wood and Parchment, with 3 Drawers, 1930, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
more objects to the style for sale.
Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Parchment Paper, Wood
H 29.93 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Rare Gothic Revival Carved Oak Secretaire / Desk w. Church Window Panels & More
Located in Lisse, NL
antique desk is in very good condition (both inside and out) and we expect that it will be gracing a new
Category
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Desks
Materials
Bronze
Free Shipping
H 42.5 in W 33.5 in D 16 in
Italian Desk from the 60s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
for sale.
Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Desks
Materials
Wood
50° Desk Italian, Material, Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks
Materials
Wood
Desk in Wood Italian, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
objects to the style for sale.
Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks
Materials
Wood
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1940 Antique Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1940 antique desk for your home. Each 1940 antique desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Your living room may not be complete without a 1940 antique desk — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1940 antique desk, those designed in Industrial, Art Deco and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one 1940 antique desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Faries Lamp Co., General Fireproofing Company and Harris Lebus produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 1940 Antique Desk?
Prices for a 1940 antique desk start at $55 and top out at $12,885 with the average selling for $1,040.
Questions About 1940 Antique Desk
- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
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