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Material: Cane
1950s Walnut and cane executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
1950s Walnut and cane executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture

1950s Walnut and cane executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Cedar Falls, IA

Walnut, cane, brass, and rosewood executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1950s. Massive desk with executive proportions. Large 72"x38" desktop surface with imp...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV Style Leather Top Writing Desk with Matching Desk Chair
French Louis XV Style Leather Top Writing Desk with Matching Desk Chair

French Louis XV Style Leather Top Writing Desk with Matching Desk Chair

By Drexel

Located in Hopewell, NJ

This lovely Drexel vintage writing desk in the French Louis XV style includes a matching Louis XV style chair and displays lovely French Provincial style having curvaceous cabriole l...

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1970s American Louis XV Vintage Cane Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Wood

British Colonial Style Vintage Bamboo and Grasscloth Desk Set
British Colonial Style Vintage Bamboo and Grasscloth Desk Set

British Colonial Style Vintage Bamboo and Grasscloth Desk Set

By Bloomingdale's, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Southampton, NJ

Midcentury British Colonial style 4-drawer writing desk or work table of bamboo wood frame construction wrapped in woven basket weave cane rattan. Featuring a generous work surface with custom cut glass, fitted to the top & lower open shelves, the desk is finished on all sides allowing for various placement options. Sold as a set including the classic Baker faux bamboo caned...

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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Cane Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass, Wood

Midcentury McGuire Writing Desk with Cane Drawer Fronts and Brass Pulls
Midcentury McGuire Writing Desk with Cane Drawer Fronts and Brass Pulls

Midcentury McGuire Writing Desk with Cane Drawer Fronts and Brass Pulls

By McGuire

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant midcentury writing desk by McGuire exemplifies the brand’s refined approach to natural materials and relaxed modern design. Constructed with a warm-toned wood frame and slender, gently tapered legs, the desk has a light, architectural presence that feels both tailored and understated. The apron is fitted with three drawers, each featuring woven cane fronts that introduce texture and visual warmth while keeping the overall silhouette clean and uncluttered. The drawers are accented with simple brass pulls, adding a subtle note of contrast without overpowering the design. Inside one of the drawers, the original McGuire label is present, confirming the maker and period. The proportions are particularly successful: the desk is wide enough to function comfortably as a workspace while remaining visually light, making it well suited to a home office, bedroom, or living area. The open clearance beneath the apron (24.5"H) allows for generous legroom, reinforcing its practicality for everyday use. The wood surfaces show natural grain variation and a softly aged finish, consistent with McGuire’s emphasis on craftsmanship and materials rather than high gloss or ornament. The combination of wood, cane, and brass gives the piece versatility, allowing it to sit comfortably in midcentury, coastal, or more eclectic interiors. Overall, this is a well-balanced and authentic McGuire desk...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cane Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Turtle Top Writing Desk, Refinished
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Turtle Top Writing Desk, Refinished

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Turtle Top Writing Desk, Refinished

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period "Ebon-Oak" library table or writing desk By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1910 Gorgeous quarter sawn tiger oak, ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cane Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Midcentury Danish Design Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen, 1950s
Midcentury Danish Design Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen, 1950s

Midcentury Danish Design Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen, 1950s

By Svend Åge Madsen

Located in Lejre, DK

Great looking desk in teak with cane details on the frame and the handles. Designed by Svend Aage Madsen. Made in Denmark in the 1950s. Nice original condition.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cane Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

Vladimir Kagan Grosfeld House Desk w/ Cane Modesty Panel
Vladimir Kagan Grosfeld House Desk w/ Cane Modesty Panel

Vladimir Kagan Grosfeld House Desk w/ Cane Modesty Panel

By Vladimir Kagan, Grosfeld House

Located in Chicago, IL

A early Vladimir Kagan custom order desk made by Grosfeld House. Incredibly well crafted. A fine important example of the designer's work. Note: Cane Modesty Panel shown in some ph...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cane Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Desk Writing Table Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Desk Writing Table Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Desk Writing Table Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing desk writing table in bamboo, rattan and wood with one drawer in the style of Vivai Del Sud. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Vivai del sud, Gabriella Crespi and Arpe...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Chandigarh Teak Desk and Cane Armchair by Pierre Jeanneret (1896–1967), c. 1960s
Chandigarh Teak Desk and Cane Armchair by Pierre Jeanneret (1896–1967), c. 1960s

Chandigarh Teak Desk and Cane Armchair by Pierre Jeanneret (1896–1967), c. 1960s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Paris, FR

Pierre Jeanneret (1896–1967), Swiss architect and designer, trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Geneva before joining his cousin Le Corbusier (1887-1967) in 1925. Together, they c...

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1960s Indian Modern Vintage Cane Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

Mid-Century Walnut and Rosewood Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Mid-Century Walnut and Rosewood Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Mid-Century Walnut and Rosewood Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Edward J. Wormely for Dunbar executive desk in walnut with deeply sculpted inset rosewood drawer pulls, brass shoes, and removable woven cane privacy screen (ca. 1950s, Indiana, USA)...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Franco Albini Desk or Console Table in Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker, Italy, 1950s
Franco Albini Desk or Console Table in Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker, Italy, 1950s

Franco Albini Desk or Console Table in Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker, Italy, 1950s

By Franco Albini and Franca Helg

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful and unique French Riviera style writing desk in bamboo, hand-woven rattan and wicker. This stylish organic desk was produced in Italy during the 1950s and is attributed to ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cane Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Danish Teak and Cane Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Danish Teak and Cane Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik

Danish Teak and Cane Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik

By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik

Located in New York, NY

Danish teak and cane desk designed by Svend Aage Madsen and produced by Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik. This desk features a beautifully executed curved design. On the opposite side, ther...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cane Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

Stellar Italian Steel, Cane and Brass Dining or Writing Table, circa 1970
Stellar Italian Steel, Cane and Brass Dining or Writing Table, circa 1970

Stellar Italian Steel, Cane and Brass Dining or Writing Table, circa 1970

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fabulous dining or writing table, circa 1970. Stunning polished stainless steel frame with a lovely cane and brass inset detail, clear glass top. An exquisite piece of jewelry desi...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cane Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Pierre Jeanneret, original armchair SI-28-B in teak and cane, Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret, original armchair SI-28-B in teak and cane, Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret, original armchair SI-28-B in teak and cane, Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Stockholm, SE

This iconic original armchair SI-28-B teak and cane by legendary designer Pierre Jeanneret. With A-shaped legs, a signature for the Chandigarh designs. With its raw simplicity it shows the true strength of simplicity like many of Jeanneret's designs for the Chanidharh project. Jeanneret was commissioned by the city of Chandigarh, India, to build and design for the Punjab University Administrative buildings and a few private residences. They were produced between circa 1952 and 1957. Desk seen in picture is not included but can be bought at 1stdibst LU7480248849332. Provenance: Sourced from gallery Fiftiesdesign in Brest, who imported the furniture from India...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Cane Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak, Cane

John Widdicomb Style French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered and Gold Gilt Le
John Widdicomb Style French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered and Gold Gilt Le

John Widdicomb Style French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered and Gold Gilt Le

By John Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style kidney-shaped ladies writing desk with desk chair In the manner of John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1950s Cream lacquered solid wood, with gol...

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1950s American Louis XV Vintage Cane Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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