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Period: 1950s
Vintage Italian Walnut and Satin Wood Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage Italian walnut and satin wood desk, dating from the 1950-60’s.
It is beautifully designed and is of superb quality, standing on wonderful tapered legs with brass fe...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Jean Prouve Style La Residence Universitaire Jean Zay Student Desk
By Jean Prouvé
Located in West Hollywood, CA
In the style of Jean Prouve a patinated eggshell blue student desk with single drawer and in inset white laminate top from the dormitories of the La Residence Universitaire Jean Zay,...
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French Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
Executive Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, Belgium, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Executive desk designed by Jules Wabbes and manufactured by Mobilier Universel in the 1960s. This exclusive desk bears the hallmark of Jules Wabbes, a celebrated Belgian furniture de...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful avant garde desk designed by Jacques Adnet and manufactured in his own atelier in France in the 1950s. The frame is made from solid brass and it's all wrapped in soft black...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, rare desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Faux Leather
Willy Van Der Meeren Desk for Tubax, circa 1950, Formica, Metal, Wood, 38 Avai
Located in Brussels, BE
Willy Van Der Meeren desk for Tubax, circa 1950, Formica, metal, wood- 38 available.
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Desk Model TL22, by Franco Albini and Franca Helg. Poggi, 1958
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Desk model TL22, designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg and manufactured by Poggi in 1958.
Table completely restored. Wood: walnut.
Letteratura: Gramigna G., Repertorio del desig...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's and 1960's
Commonly this desk is known as produced in Switzerland by Mummenthaler & Meier but this same model was also made in Norway and France
We believe this is the French version that was made by Ateliers Genestar as that version has the retractable plywood curved lamp...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Heywood Wakefield Trimline Desk by Kem Weber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W59.5 D29.5 H29.5
Fully refinished Mid Century modern desk designed by Kem Weber for Heywood Wakefield. Desk features a chrome tubular frame, birch drawers , a laminate top and a me...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Leather + Wood Writing Desk Attributed to Jacques Adnet, France 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s French writing desk attributed to Jacques Adnet. This desk features a black leather clad frame with stitch detailing and an inset wood tabletop. It has two drawers with circu...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Elegant Heywood Wakefield Ladies Writing Desk & Chair
Located in Buffalo, NY
Elegant Heywood Wakefield Ladies Writing Desk & Chair.. Classic mid century modern,Wonderful original finish.Solid birch wood.. Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en ro...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Antique Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique military campaign style pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
It is of superb quality, it is very heavy a...
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British Campaign Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Burlwood Desk or Writing Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Ernest Hemingway style beautifully made desk or writing table with chinoiserie faux bamboo, burl wood inlay, finished back, and drawers (one opens for a keyboard) The desk features ...
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American Campaign Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Burl
Franco Albini TL2 Cavalletto table Poggi Italy 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic and early example of the TL2 'Cavalletto' table designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Poggi in Italy around 1950. The table has an amazing dynamic and archtectural sha...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Early variant Osvaldo Borsani desk with two drawers for Tecno, Italy 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
Minimal Osvaldo Borsani 1950s desk for Tecno, Italy
Carries all the original Tecno transfer labels
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Industrial Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk by Orma Milano, Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
A unique small 1950s industrial design single bank steel tanker desk with green top, produced by Orma Milano from Italy.
Features four drawers of different sizes, and a fifth top dra...
Category
Italian Industrial Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Dimensions of the table:
Height: 76 cm (29.9 in)
Width: 150 cm (59.1 in)
Depth: 71 cm (27.6 in)
Leg space:
Height: 73 cm (28.7 in)
Width: 58 cm (22.8 in)
Designed by Jindrich Halab...
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech, Walnut, Lacquer
Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons #2135 Extendable Dining Table, c 1950, Refinished
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This restored Model 2135 extendable dining table with four leaves by Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons features gorgeously veined Italian Walnut with sculpted legs to Gio Ponti's signature...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Double Pedestal Executive Desk, Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern "Taliesin" writing desk
By Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon
USA, 1950s
Gorgeous mahogany, with iconic carved geometric Talie...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Walnut and Oak Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and well made vintage walnut and oak leather top desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950-60’s.
It is beautifully designed and is of superb quali...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Guillerme et Chambron Desk and Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Designer handcrafted oak desk and chair. Chair adjusts to two positions. Desk knobs are wood with ceramic. All legs end on ceramic balls. Chair is 25 W x...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Midcentury Elm Desk by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful desk by Josef Frank, made from elm with striking woodgrain. Clean lines and subtly rounded forms, a timeless piece.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Writing desk, Italian manufacture. C1950s.
Located in Baranzate, IT
Beautiful Vintage desk with two drawers and front storage rack bordered by iron wire mesh. Italian manufacture. C1950s.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950s Desk Corner
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.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk or Writing Table by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table.
Design by Louis Van Teeffelen for WéBé.
Striking Dutch design from the 1950s.
Minimalistic design in solid teak and ori...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk In Teak, Switzerland 1950
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Experience the elegance and ingenuity of Swiss design with this stunning foldable writing desk crafted by Mummenthaler & Meier in 1950. Named the “Magic Box,” this exquisite piece tr...
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, desk, model ‘BO 69’, teak, metal, brass, Denmark, design ca. 1953, made late 1950s
Finn Juhl conceived this rare version of the desk model ‘BO 69’ in the late...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Industrial 1950s French Tandem School Desk by Matco
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Prouve style Mid-Century school "Tandem" desk with oak wood desk top and slatted seats on a green enameled metal frame that have a lower oak storage shelf. This vintage two seat...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950s Knoll & Drake Formica and Walnut Desk
Located in London, GB
Designed and manufactured by Knoll & Drake, this 1950s desk is both practical and timeless.
Constructed with metal legs, the desk has a white Formica table top...
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American Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Walnut
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 una struttura in ferro tubolare quadrato e legno impiallicciato teak.
Il piano e i...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Midcentury Modern Italian Teak Desk: Expertly Restored to Original Beauty
Located in Rome, IT
Restored vintage writing desk, originating from Italy in the 1950s, presents a striking example of midcentury design ethos. Crafted from rich teak wood and featuring a sleek frame of...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant French desk from the mid-20th century. Louis XVI style furniture finely sculpted, lacquered and painted, enriched with gilded and chiselled bronze. Desk finished for the cent...
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French Louis XV Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Cantilevered Modern Desk Refinished
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined cantilevered modern desk, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This desk is currently being refinished and can be completed in your ch...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
bbpr ultrarare writing desk early
By Studio BBPR
Located in Medesano, IT
Every aspect of this Italian design captures the meticulous craftsmanship and the innovation that the BBPR Studio is celebrated for. The design also incorporates a distinctive Japane...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Postal Desk
Located in Cirencester, GB
Circa 1950's this is a painted steel French 'La Poste' sorting table. Great original condition and the colour is blue/grey with a terracotta brown top. We think it would look fab in a home office or even as a kitchen desk...
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French Industrial Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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 on top. Conical legs with brass details.
Every item LA Studio offers is checked by ...
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Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Executive Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, Belgium, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Executive desk designed by Jules Wabbes and manufactured by Mobilier Universel in the 1960s. This exclusive desk bears the hallmark of Jules Wabbes, a celebrated Belgian furniture de...
Category
Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Boomerang Shaped Desk, Shop Counter, 1950s by Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Custom made handcrafted shop counter or desk in a boomerang line with vertical slats at the front which emphasizes the curve of the arch even more, on the inside one side with 3 slid...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Executive Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, Belgium, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Executive desk designed by Jules Wabbes and manufactured by Mobilier Universel in the 1960s. This exclusive desk bears the hallmark of Jules Wabbes, a celebrated Belgian furniture de...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Table, Desk, Writing, Dressing, Vanity, Teak, Vintage
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A large vintage teak table desk, writing table, dressing table or side table. Measures: 6 feet 2 ½”long, large
The form of this table is extremel...
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British Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
PK 55 - Desk/dining table in ash by Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 55 - Desk/dining table with top in ash and steel frame. Marked from the manufacturer. Designed by Poul Kjærholm ,made by E. Kold Christensen.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Rare desk in mahogany with two drawers by Vilhelm Wohlert
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare desk in mahogany with two drawers and feet. Designed in 1958 by Vilhelm Wohlert for cabinetmaker Arne Poulsen.
NOTE: Restoration of the desk is included within the price.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Gio Ponti, Small Walnut Desk, from the Banca Nazionale del Lavoro, 1950s
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Gio Ponti small desk in light walnut on shaped tapering legs united by stretchers. The wood is in excellent condition with beautiful graining to the planked top, and the three friez...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Gio Ponti, Walnut Writing Table, from the Banca Nazionale del Lavoro, 1950s
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Gio Ponti desk in light walnut on shaped tapering legs united by stretchers. The wood is in excellent condition with beautiful graining to the planked top, and the two drawers to th...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Planner Group” Desk by Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
George Nelson X-Leg Table for Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson X-Leg Table for Herman Miller. Originally designed and produced in the 1950s this was made as a work table for an office but equally intended for a dining space as well...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Small Mid Century Italian Desk in Metal, Walnut and Formica, around 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Berlin, DE
A charming relic from the mid-20th century, this Small Italian Desk embodies the essence of mid-century design with a perfect blend of metal, walnut, and formica. Crafted around 1950...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, cherry, brass, beech, formica, Italy, 1950s
Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in cherry. The upper part of this piece is made fro...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Beech
Mid modern danish standing desk in teak Hans Wegner style
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid modern danish standing desk in teak attriduted to Hans Wegner. 3 drawers in the apron and two flip-down leaves
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Gio Ponti “Stile” Desk Wood Brass, 1950, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Gio Ponti “Stile” desk wood brass, 1950, Italy.
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Italian Other Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Elm, Steel, and Laminate Desk by Marcel Gascoin for Universitaire d'Antony
Located in New York City, NY
This modernist desk/table was designed by Marcel Gascoin for the Cité Universitaire Jean Zay d'Antony in 1955; the dorm rooms and public spaces encapsulate post-war French design and...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A top quality antique yew wood military campaign style pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
It is very well made, with a useful and smart design...
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British Campaign Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Yew
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original magic box desk, cabinet/desk made in Denmark, features a brass hinged double door cab...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Writing Desk Mahogany Veneer, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Drop-leaf writing desk with drawers in the lower part; mahogany veneered wood with inlaid thread decorations.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Finn Juhl Teak Writing Desk
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This a wonderful example of a Finn Juhl freestanding teak writing desk with detachable 20.25 inch flip-down leaf, the table measures 88.25 inches when fully extended. The drawer section has four polychrome lacquered drawers. The desk features an anodized metal frame with teak shoes...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Danish Cabinetmaker Rosewood Desk, c1950s
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker - Writing Desk, c1940s
A beautifully made cabinetmaker desk, produced in Denmark c1950s. This exquisite, classical desk is in immaculate refinished condition and...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Georgian Style Burr Walnut Bureau
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Georgian style burr walnut bureau. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
The quality is outst...
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British Georgian Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Ebonized mahogany leather top desk in the manner of Andre Arbus C 1950.
By André Arbus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ebonized mahogany leather top desk in the manner of Andre Arbus C 1950. The case trimmed in bronze having two drawers and a new leather top with gilt embossed border resting on taper...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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