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Art Deco Walnut Desk by Waring and Gillows
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Walnut Desk
This exceptional Art Deco walnut desk, a stunning centre piece that
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
WARING & GILLOW PARIS THOMAS CHIPPENDALE TASTE LiBRARY DESK BROWN LEATHER TOP
By Waring & Gillow
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
the age and charm but now has a rich deep cigar brown finish
The desk is stamped on the drawer Waring
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 28.94 in W 46.86 in D 25.2 in
Waring and Gillow. An Arts and Crafts bow fronted kneehole twin pedestal desk
By Waring & Gillow
Located in London, GB
Waring and Gillows attributed. An Arts and Crafts bow fronted kneehole twin pedestal desk with
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Desks
Materials
Brass
H 32.51 in W 42.51 in D 20.51 in
LATE 20TH C WARING & GILLOW PEDESTAL DESK WiTH GOLD TOOLED RED LEATHER TOP
By Waring & Gillow
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely late 20th-century Waring & Gillow pedestal writing
Category
Late 20th Century English Victorian Desks
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 48.04 in
Circa 1930's Waring & Gillow Ltd Lancaster Oak Desk on Bun Legs & Seven Drawers
By Waring & Gillow
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this beautiful Waring & Gillow circa 1930's oak desk, dressing
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
H 28.55 in W 46.07 in D 24.41 in
Very Rare Stamped Waring & Gillow 1960 U.K.A.E.A UK Atomic Energy Authority Desk
By Waring & Gillow
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, the world famous Waring and Gillow and the manufacturing period. The desk was made for the Atomic
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
H 29.93 in W 72.05 in D 38.98 in
Waring and Gillows, Ten Arts and Crafts Oak Tub Chairs with Shaped Solid Seats
By Waring & Gillow
Located in London, GB
Waring and Gillows. Ten Arts and Crafts oak tub chairs with shaped solid seats and striking semi
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 36 in W 24 in D 24 in
Restored Post-War Hawaiian Koa Wood Desk W/ Rattan Border
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stacked Koa Wood secretary desk with Koa Wood top and rattan accents, center drawer with four
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan
American Post-War White Wooden Table Desk with Chrome Base
Located in Queens, NY
American Post-War Design white painted wood table desk with drawers and supported on 2 chrome "X
Category
20th Century American Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Queen Anne Style small Burr Walnut Escritoire, circa 1920s
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Queen Anne Style small Burr Walnut Escritoire, circa 1920s
Curved Cornice with single drawer at front
Fall Front with Burr walnut veneer & walnut cross banding,
Working lock &...
Category
Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Desks
Materials
Walnut
Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau on stand C.1920s
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau on stand C.1920s
Burr Walnut top & fall with Herringbone inlay,
Working lock & Key open to reveal:
Interior with Centre door with working lock & ...
Category
Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Desks
Materials
Walnut
Gillow's of Lancaster Regency Military Campaign Kidney Desk Brass Gallery Rail
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Waring & Gillow
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1815 Military Campaign Kidney desk with brass gallery rail and removable barley twist legs
An
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Desks
Materials
Brass
H 27.76 in W 44.3 in D 27.17 in
Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Writing, Waring & Gillow, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
sewing table by Waring & Gillow, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Delightfully
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 28.94 in W 25.4 in D 19.69 in
Pre-War Metal Inkwell with Bird Figurine
Located in Opole, PL
Pre-War Metal Inkwell with Bird Figurine
Metal inkwell with a bird figurine, dating back to the
Category
Early 20th Century European Inkwells
Materials
Metal
World War II Munition Trench Art Brass "Catch All"
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique military munition trench art, solid brass "catch all", circa 1920s. The piece is in great vintage condition and measures 4.25"D x 3"H. The shell, which I believe is a 75mm, h...
Category
Early 20th Century American Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century American Civil War Era Gutta Percha Cylindrical Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
American Civil War era gutta-percha inkwell with a screw off top. In the mid 19th century, gutta
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Inkwells
Materials
Rubber
Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Waring & Gillow
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
drawers with desk secretaire by Gillows of Lancaster and London
A rare find, looking through Gillows of
Category
Antique 1790s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 38.59 in W 49.22 in D 25.2 in
World War II Munition Trench Art Brass and Coin Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique military munition trench art, solid brass with coin slots ashtray, circa 1930s. The piece is in great vintage condition and measures 4.25"D x 3.75"H. The shell, which I bel...
Category
Early 20th Century American Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Vintage PM Craftsman "Tug of War" Brass Children Playing Figural Bookends - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage PM Craftsman "Tug of War" Brass Children Playing Figural Bookends - a Pair. Circa 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
H 5 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
1940s Norman Bel Geddes Metal Desk for Simmons
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Wilton, CT
Company. This pre-war metal desk was built before use of metal shifted only for military purposes. The
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Post War 1953 Very Unusual Trencher Art Bookends In Bronze And Aluminum
Located in Miami, FL
, created during the post WWII period and the Korean war, back in the 1953-1955. They are mounted with six
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze, Aluminum
H 7.75 in W 5.08 in D 4.75 in
1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair
By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
IJmuiden for lamps, chairs, small items as tables and office desks, small not too heavy couches. Rest of
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.8 in W 16.15 in D 19.3 in
1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chairs
By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
IJmuiden for lamps, chairs, small items as tables and office desks, small not too heavy couches. Rest of
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.8 in W 16.15 in D 19.3 in
Banca Nazionale Del Lavoro Desk by Gio Ponti, circa 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, England
-war era. The desk is in walnut with the legs terminating in brass sabots.
Note: Designed as part of a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair
By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 37.41 in W 16.54 in D 19.3 in
W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair in Blac
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Typing chair in a new upholstery in black upholstery. The seat is not connected to the back. The backrest is adjustable in height and can also tilt. This backrest is slightly crooke...
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34.65 in W 16.54 in D 19.3 in
Paul Goldman for PlyModern Walnut Desk
By Paul Goldman, Plymodern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
after the war. This desk is very original showing signs of use and wear as seen in photos. Fully
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
Russian Prisoner Of War Carved Bone Miniature Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Made as a slant lid desk with fold down writing lid opening to a fitted interior. Two drawers below
Category
Antique 1790s European Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood
Post-War Helion Bakelite Desk Task Lamp East German Industrial 1950s MidCentury
By VEB Leuchten, Helion Arnstadt
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
1950s desk lamp designed for Helion VEB Leuchtenbau in the city of Arnstadt, East Germany
Category
Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 16.15 in Dm 7.09 in
Space Wars. Rocket UFO Desk lamp by Sam Rush in 1950's sci-fi movies style
By Sam Rush
Located in Bristol, GB
will never become dated and given the quality of the materials used, this desk lamp will live on beyond
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
H 35.44 in W 11.82 in D 35.44 in
1940s Giovanni Michelucci for Lariolux Brass Table Lamp
By Lariolux, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Palermo, IT
Pre-war Italian brass desk lamp, circa 1940s. A Classic desk lamp which combines the
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Military Style Pedestal Desk by Waring and Gillow
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A stylish , great quality pedestal desk by Waring and Gillow. Made from solid mahogany with a
Category
Mid-20th Century English Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Pair of Mahogany Kidney Shaped Writing Desks by Waring and Gillow
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A rare and splendid pair of kidney shaped writing desks by the renowned cabinet makers Waring and
Category
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 30.32 in W 48.43 in D 27.56 in
Gilllows Oak Desk
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
A 19th century oak pedestal desk stamped Gillows of Lancaster, fitted with Bramah locks
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks
Materials
Oak
Coromandel Wood Davenport Desk, William IV, in the Style of Waring and Gillows
Located in Lincoln, GB
Coromandel wood davenport desk. William IV, in the style of Waring and Gillows, with sliding desk
Category
Antique 1840s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 35.04 in W 25.2 in D 23.63 in
Post War Knockdown Furniture Co, Plywood Three-Piece Office Desk Set
By Knockdown Furniture Co.
Located in Denver, CO
materials created for the war effort. The Knockdown Furniture Company, created their simple and modern line
Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Desks
Antique Edwardian Kidney Desk 'Waring & Gillow' c.1900
Located in London, GB
1900 in date. The desk bears an enamel label for Waring & Gillow the renowned furniture makers.
The
Category
20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Waring & Gillow Writing Desk
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A glass topped writing desk by Waring & Gillow. Curved shape, in Australian oak, walnut and
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Warings Walnut Partner's Desk
By Samuel James Waring
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5210 fine quality Edwardian figured walnut desk with fielded panelled sides, having new black
Category
Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Waring & Gillows Oak and Leather Partner's Desk, circa 1920
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Culver City, CA
Waring & Gillows Oak and Leather Partner's Desk, circa 1920.
Oak desk with wonderful worn
Category
Vintage 1920s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk or Dressing Table by Waring & Gillows
By Waring & Gillow
Located in London, GB
Fine quality antique burr walnut kidney shaped desk or dressing table which was designed & made by
Category
Vintage 1920s English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
1930s Art Deco Writing Desk by Waring & Gillow
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco writing desk by Waring & Gillow. Oak with inset leather skriver. Bookshelves to front
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks
Materials
Leather, Oak
Original Art Deco Writing Desk by Waring & Gillow Ltd, circa 1935
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco writing desk by Waring & Gillow. Contrasting figured walnut veneer to front and back
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Writing Table or Console Table by Waring & Gillow, 1932
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Art Deco writing desk or console table by Waring & Gillow. Burr & Figured walnut veneered
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Desk
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco desk by Waring & Gillow. Figured walnut throughout with a leather top. Original chromed
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks
Materials
Walnut
MCM Superb Japanned or Chinoiserie Lacquer Carlton House Desk & Matching Chair
By Waring & Gillow
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Carlton House desks, both mid century and of the period are a rare commodity. They are difficult
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese George IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
H 39.5 in W 50.5 in D 27 in
Stunning Green Chinoiserie Lacquer Carlton House Desk & Matching Chair
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Miami, FL
Carlton House desks, both mid century and of the period are a rare commodity. They are difficult
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Desks
Materials
Wood
English Inlaid Figured Mahogany Leather Top Carlton House Desk
By Waring & Gillow
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Extraordinary quality old English inlaid figured mahogany leather top Carlton House desk.
Desk
Category
Early 20th Century English Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Roll Top Pedestal Desk by Waring & Gillows
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique roll top desk, with satinwood inlays. This was made in England by Waring and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Pre-War Desk Chair by Do More Office Manufacturers
Located in New York, NY
An extremey sturdy and well built desk chair from the Pre-War era. The back reclines back for more
Category
Vintage 1940s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Antique Burr Walnut & Carved Drum Table circa 1930s
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Burr Walnut Drum Shaped Writing Table,
Recently Replaced Black leather inset top with gold tooling.
Single Drawer , others false drawer fronts,
Fine Carved & turned centre pe...
Category
Vintage 1930s British George II Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk by Waring & Gillows, Liverpool
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a very good quality Edwardian Kidney shaped desk by Waring and Gillows. The top of the
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique American Pre-Civil War Empire Maple Bureau/Desk Pennsylvania, circa 1830
Located in Portland, OR
Antique American pre-civil war maple bureau/desk, circa 1830. Made from curly maple, the fall-front
Category
Antique 1830s American Empire Desks
Materials
Maple
H 45.5 in W 40 in D 23 in
Queen Anne Walnut Revival Bureau, circa 1920s
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Queen Anne Walnut Revival Bureau, circa 1920s
Top With: Book Match Veneer, Herringbone inlay, & cross banding,
Fall With: Book Match Veneer, Herringbone inlay, & cross banding,
Wo...
Category
Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Desks
Materials
Walnut
Post War Pearl Inlay Chromed Opera Glasses
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Post World War II Chromed Opera glasses with a Pearl Inlay.
Category
Vintage 1950s More Desk Accessories
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Oak Desk by Rene Gabriel
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
Post World War II oak desk with bronze drawer pulls.
Category
20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Series # EU02 Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Japanese Series #EU02 teak desk designed by renowned Dutch Post-War design great Cees
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique World War ll Era US Navy Bakelite Switch Board Phone, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
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World War ll era US Navy Bakelite and wood switch board telephone with original "Bay Area
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Fine 19th Century Gillows Brass-Mounted Mahogany Pedestal Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Benington, Herts
A very fine a rare mid-19th century Gillows brass-mounted mahogany pedestal / partners desk with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 37.8 in W 16.54 in D 19.3 in
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Desk War For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desk war for your home. A desk war — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the desk war you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A desk war made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one desk war that is appealing in its simplicity, but Waring and Gillows, Charles Eames and Europa produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Desk War?
A desk war can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,718, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $28,313.