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Style: Streamlined Moderne
Desk in Cerused Oak by Jay Spectre
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wonderful desk in Cerused oak with round drawer pedestal and glass top for Century Furniture. Incredibly versatile piece with great scale. Metal label in drawer reads "Century Jay Sp...
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20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Desks

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Glass, Oak

Art Deco Streamline Moderne Metal Desk in the Style of Norman Bel Geddes, 1930's
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool Art Deco metal desk very similar to the designs Norman Bel Geddes created for Simmons Furniture in the 1930s. All original with wear consiste...
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1930s American Vintage Streamlined Moderne Desks

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Metal

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Desk Art Deco in Wood, 1930, Made in France
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Writing Desk and Chair by KEM Weber
Located in South Charleston, WV
Desk, model WD-51-A and chair, model WDC-51-C Lloyd Manufacturing Company USA 1935. chrome-plated steel, Birch plywood, desk measures 30 tall × 33½ W × 20½ D. Chair 16 W x 24 D x 32.5 tall seat height 17.5". Streamline Moderne iconic design by Karl Emanuel Martin (K.E.M.) Weber designed in 1935 and manufactured '35-37 by Lloyd Manufacturing. This is a first year production suite and comes with rare provenance - a copy of original receipt from July 1935. See attached image from Lloyd's Chromium Catalog showing this desk and chair together. An uncommon and sought after desk by KEM Weber with double stretchers and intricate ribbons and design elements throughout including chrome balls that the top rests upon. A rectangular knob to the drawer. The chair is very uncommon and equal to the task of complimenting this piece. This set is completely original with no modifications or update to upholstery. Tubular steel with chrome plating. Entirely intact with no marks, tears or abrasions to the original fabric. This desk is uncommon; with the chair being quite rare in this form and clearly a compliment to the LC-52 lounge chair. Probably has multiple uses as a vanity table or writing desk given the dimensions. Table top and drawer to desk has had the lacquer buffed and a seal coat...
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Streamlined Moderne desks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Streamlined Moderne desks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Streamlined Moderne desks made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks, popular names associated with this style include and Jay Spectre. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,500 and tops out at $5,600 while the average work can sell for $4,850.

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