Art Deco Desks
ART DECO STYLE
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
- Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
- Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
- Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Art Deco
Art Deco Flame Mahogany Desk
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Flame Mahogany Desk. Five pull out drawers with an open bookshelf to side. Original brass handles and stretcher. Wear consistant with age.
Dimensions: H 76cm W 120cm D 6...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Mahogany
A fine Art Deco Desk and Chair
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
A superb quality and designed Art Deco desk and chair in walnut. Produced by the distinguished furniture maker Frederick Restall, who was based in Birmingham and Stratford on Avon. M...
Category
1930s English Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Desk, Black Lacquer, Chrome, Mahogany, France, 1950s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large Art Deco desk in black lacquer with chrome details from France, 1950s.
High quality restoration with black high gloss polished piano lacquer on mahogany body. Standing on a bea...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco oak desk, France, Circa 1940
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Business or administration desk from the 1940s.
France, Art Deco.
4 Drawers with common locking, a leaf extension and a retractable shelf above the drawer unit.
Footrest bar.
Key ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood, Oak
Stylish 20th Century Italian Art Deco Brass & Mahogany Desk c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare and unusual early 20th Century Italian art deco desk, finished in a light mahogany with simple solid brass legs, brass handles on the four drawers and comes included with the ...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Table J.Halabala from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1960s.
The piece of furniture was made of walnut tree.
Art Deco table by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala, 1950. Jindrich Halabala - (a Czech ...
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Desks
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Walnut
Art Deco Table J.Halabala from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1960s.
The piece of furniture was made of walnut tree.
Art Deco table by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala, 1950. Jindrich Halabala - (a Czech ...
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Table J.Halabala from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1960s.
The piece of furniture was made of walnut tree.
Art Deco table by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala, 1950. Jindrich Halabala - (a Czech ...
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Table J.Halabala from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1960s.
The piece of furniture was made of walnut tree.
Art Deco table by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala, 1950. Jindrich Halabala - (a Czech ...
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Walnut
Stunning Burr Elm Green Leather Top Large Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Part Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely, very well made Burr Elm twin pedestal partner desk with gold leaf embossed green leather writing surface which is part of a suite
As mention...
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20th Century English Art Deco Desks
Materials
Leather, Elm
Art Deco Portuguese Walnut Desk, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A small desk in walnut and chromed details with newspaper holder on the right side, 3 drawers on the left side and a central one
Dimensions: 87x 49 cm 78.5 cm height
Style: Art Deco...
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20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Desks
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Walnut English Writing Bureau, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous 1930's Art Deco heavily figured walnut writing bureau in the most wonderful shape. Not only does this great bureau look great its very functional too. The top opens up to re...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks
Materials
Bakelite, Walnut
Oak Restaurant Reception Greeting Station, with Specials Menu Board
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oak Restaurant Reception Greeting Station, with Specials Menu Board
A very neat Front of House Reception Greeter, the front of the desk has a Menu B...
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Early 1900s Antique Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
An Art Deco Kidney Shaped. Burr Walnut Desk
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco kidney shaped desk. Burr walnut veneer on solid mahogany with original handles.
Dimensions: H 78cm W 134cm D 63cm, Knee H 60.5cm W 53.5cm
Origin: English
Date: Circa 1...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Walnut
DECORATIVE SUiTE OF SIX SHAGREEN SHARK RAY SKIN DRAWER DESK CUPBOARD HANDLES
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare suite of six Shagreen upholstered drawer handles
Shagreen is super collectable, it is basica...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Desks
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Burl Walnut Cloud Shaped Writing Desk Bureau, English , circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
This is a fantastic 1930s Art Deco writing bureau of small proportions, a really superb piece of furniture. Veneered in a lovely figured walnut...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks
Materials
Walnut, Bakelite
Art Deco Desk Writing Table Shaped Roaring Twenties Interiors
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This really is one of our most eye catching acquisitions of late
Beautiful art deco style desk with a unique shape and design
Very comfortable to sit at with curved design and lots o...
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1980s Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Satinwood
Original 1930's Heal's of London Burr Walnut Writing Desk
By Heal's
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco writing desk by Heal's of London. Burr walnut veneered with figured walnut banding and vintage leather scriver. Original chrome handles.
Dimensions: H 73.5cm W 106cm D ...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Walnut
Medium Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Medium Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
A very neat Front of House Reception Greeter, the front of the desk has a sh...
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Early 1900s Antique Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
Vintage Art Deco Pedestal Desk Satin Birch 1930
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic vintage art deco desk in satinwbirch
Features orginal drop handles and shaped sides
circa 1930
Great period piece of clean art deco
Viewing...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Satinwood
Art Deco Figured Walnut Desk, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this exceptional Art Deco English walnut desk of good proportions and dating to the 1930's. A high level of craftsmanship and materials used is evident thro...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks
Materials
Chrome
1940s French Art Deco Extendable Oak Table
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Presenting an exquisite French Art Deco dining table inspired by the timeless beauty of the French provincial style. Crafted from rich oak, this table showcases the wood's intrinsic ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
Italian Mid-Century Executive desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani, 1940
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Questa scrivania stupenda è stata disegnata da Osvaldo Borsani negli anni '40 del Novecento. La linea sagomata sul fronte nella parte del cassetto centrale, il retro della scrivania ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Brass
French Extendable Art Deco Table Oak, Dudouyt, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
French Art Deco dining table. The table features stunning oak sanded wood grain with a stunning patina. The top is encrusted with a checked marquetry. It rests on tall and Brutalist ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
Table in Solid Oak, Charles Dudouyt, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of French Art Deco design with this exceptional dining table crafted by the renowned Charles Dudouyt. This table is a true masterpiece, charac...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Elm
French Art Deco Occasionnal Table Oak, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Presenting a captivating and compact French Art Deco dining table that exudes timeless elegance. This exquisite table showcases the beauty of oak wood with a sanded finish, revealing...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Office Desk Nut
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present Art Deco desk from 1940.
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its original ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Bar J.Langer
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco bar Szczepan Lojek, Julian Pietrzyk from Poland Krakow, from 1910-1920.
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1910s Polish Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Palisander
Important Art Deco Presidential Desk - André Domin And Marcel Genevriere - Maiso
Located in BARSAC, FR
DOMIN André (1883-1962) and GENEVRIERE Marcel (1885-1967) for Maison DOMINIQUE
Magnificent flat desk in presidential format in thuja burl veneer designed by André DOMIN and Marcel G...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood
Stunning Art Deco Burr Walnut 9 Drawer Kneehole Desk
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A fabulous burr walnut 1930s Art Deco 9 drawer desk. Veneered in the most beautiful burr walnut to the drawer fronts with very pale contrasting straight ...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Extendable Oak Table
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a remarkable French Art Deco dining table designed by the renowned Charles Dudouyt, a celebrated furniture designer known for his exceptional craftsmanship, innovative de...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
French Large Art Deco Table Oak, Dudouyt, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
French Art Deco dining table. The table features stunning oak sanded wood grain with a stunning patina. The top is encrusted with a checked marquetry. It rests on tall and Brutalist ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
1940s French Art Deco Extendable Oak Table by Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a remarkable French Art Deco dining table designed by the renowned Charles Dudouyt, a celebrated furniture designer known for his exceptional craftsmanship, innovative de...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
Lovely Burr Yew Wood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk with Complete Ornate Timber Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Burr Yew wood twin pedestal partner desk with natural wood top
A very good looking, nicely proportioned desk, I don't come a...
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20th Century English Art Deco Desks
Materials
Yew
French Art Deco Occasionnal Table Oak, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Presenting a captivating and compact French Art Deco dining table that exudes timeless elegance. This exquisite table showcases the beauty of oak wood with a sanded finish, revealing...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
Burr Elm with Green Leather Top Side Cupboard for Hiding Printer Part of Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely, very well made Burr Elm twin side cupboard with gold leaf embossed green leather writing surface which is part of a suite
As mentioned this ...
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20th Century English Art Deco Desks
Materials
Leather, Elm
Bauhaus / Art Deco Large Desk in Double Oak, 1930
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Large desk restored Bauhaus / Art Deco around 1930 double oak
Features:
Can be used on both sides with 4 drawers each
Original wooden handles
Massive desktop
Very nice patina
...
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20th Century Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Style Her Desk Made with Oak, Iron and Brass by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
His & Her are complementary collections whose aim is to affirm the brand's aesthetic. These two collections are inspired by artistic movements from the beginning of the 20th century,...
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Desks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Art Deco Style Her ll Desk Made with Wood and Brass, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
His & Her are complementary collections whose aim is to affirm the brand's aesthetic. These two collections are inspired by artistic movements from the beginning of the 20th century,...
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Desks
Materials
Brass
Elegant Macassar Art Deco Desk, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant Macassar Art Deco desk, circa 1930.
Bronze handles.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Macassar
French Extendable Cerused Art Deco Table Oak, Dudouyt, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
French Art Deco dining table. The table features stunning oak sanded wood grain with a stunning patina. The top is encrusted with a checked marquetry. It rests on tall and Brutalist ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
Early French Art Deco Desk in Nutwood, circa 1925
Located in Ulm, DE
Small desk with fluting
Walnut, shellac hand polished
Early Art Deco, France around 1925
Dimensions:
Width: 90 cm
height: 72 cm
Depth: 55 cm.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Nutwood
Art Deco Style His Modular Desk Night System Made with Wood and Bronze
Located in Seroa, PT
Composition Description
Wall mounting bracket - 5 x 3 x H285 cm
Mate beige metal (Ral 1015) + Bims in brushed bronze metal (SCM-14)
Shelves high profile 800 - 80 x 50 x H5 cm
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Desks
Materials
Bronze
Design Desk, Curved Top, Piano Lacquer, Chrome, France, 1950s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Extraordinary curved (kidney-shaped) designer desk from the 1950/60s.
Asymmetrical shape similar to that of a grand piano. Walnut, high-gloss black finish with piano lacquer. Octagon...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Freestanding Oak Walnut Brass Desk Chest Attributed Josef Frank, 1927
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco freestanding vintage commodes, chest or desk from oak, walnut and brass attributed to Josef Frank circa 1927 Vienna.
An extraordinary chest, commodes or desk attributed to Josef Frank circa 1927 Vienna from oak and walnut inlays with maples at the top.
With four ( 4 ) beautiful brass handles, very similar handles by Josef Frank for Theodor Kalmar...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Brass
1930s Art Deco Italy in the Manner Pagano Attributed Writing Desk
Located in Biella, IT
Walnut veneer desk Art Deco rationalism years '30 Italy design in the manner of Pagano(attributed)
veener is usured in only the back low zone invisi...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Boomerang Desk Circa 1940
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Exceptional modernist desk from the Art Deco period. This superb piece of furniture is reminiscent of the desk made by Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Janneret with its curved top and ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Ash
Vintage Hardwood Marble Topped Chrome Drop Front Secretaire Desk with Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, tall, Rosewood with marble top and chrome fittings free standing Secratire desk
A truly stunning desk, its very large and yet d...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Superb Parchment Covered Desk by Primavera, Art Deco, France, 1930's
By Primavera
Located in Paris, FR
Superb Art Deco desk/secretaire by Primavera. It is made of a beech wood structure, all faces entirely covered with leather (parchment). All angles are reinforced with chromed metal....
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Chrome
French Art Deco Writing Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Charming French Art Deco ladies writing desk.
This desk is covered with walnut veneer that is in a palisander colour.
It has three ches...
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20th Century French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Desk, Black Lacquer, Leather, Nickel, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant straightlined Art Deco Desk from France circa 1930.
Fully restored condition with black high-gloss piano lacquer finish.
Original, newly nickel-plated bronze handles. Original embossed leather plate...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Nickel
Table in Solid Oak, Bleached, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
French Art Deco dining table. The table features oak raw wood grain with a stunning patina.
The table is in excellent original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
Circa 1930's Waring & Gillow Ltd Lancaster Oak Desk on Bun Legs & Seven Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this beautiful Waring & Gillow circa 1930's oak desk, dressing table on bun feet.
Made by one of the greatest furniture makers in British Histor...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Style Walnut and Maple Reception Desk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco style walnut and maple reception desk
This very stylish Art Deco style desk is made with beautifully figured Bird’s Eye Maple inset panels, ...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Desks
Materials
Maple
French Large Art Deco Table Oak, Dudouyt, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
French Art Deco dining table. The table features stunning oak sanded wood grain with a stunning patina. The top is encrusted with a marquetry of diamonds. It rests on tall and Brutal...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
Functionalist Tubular Steel Desk by Gottwald and Chair by Slezak 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Functionalist tubular steel desk by Hynek Gottwald and chair by Slezak 1930s.
This one of a kind directors desk with a very nice walnut veneer has been completely restored.
The ma...
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Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Art Deco Desks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
French Large Art Deco Table Oak, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
French Art Deco dining table. The table features stunning oak with a stunning patina.
It rests on tall and Brutalist tapered legs.
The table is in excellent original condition, wit...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
Display Case Wood and Crystal, 1900s
Located in Foggia, FG
Primissimo '900 display case counter in wood and crystal.
Intact and in perfect storage conditions.
Internally it has two shelves, one deeper 35 cm ...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Antique, New and Vintage Art Deco Desks
Antique, new and vintage Art Deco desks bear the hallmarks of the popular movement that originated in France and influenced architecture as well as the design of everyday objects, from furniture to cars. The term Art Deco gets its name from a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925.
Furniture makers who worked in the Art Deco style were reacting to — and were inspired by — Art Nouveau. They preferred simple lines and rich, dark woods. Art Deco furniture designs were modern and frequently embellished with bold ornamental elements made from modern metals. Defined by dazzling geometric shapes and intricate details, Art Deco–style desks can add character and class to any office and can be found in a variety of shapes and materials.
On 1stDibs, shop an ever-expanding selection of original antique Art Deco desks and roll-top desks from designers and brands such as Gilbert Rohde, Casa Botelho, Koket and Venfield.
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