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Material: Metal
U-Shape Burdick Desk for Herman Miller with Floating Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage U-shaped desk designed by Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller. This enormous desk has three separate surface tops: 84"x 44" glass top, a round onyx top, and a dark granite Geig...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Onyx, Granite, Aluminum

Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted French Leather Top Desk Bureau Plat
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite Louis XV style French bronze mounted bureau plat desk exemplifies refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Featuring a beautifully tooled leather top surface, this...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Brass and Glass Writing Desk Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, with glass top and beautiful shape of the side and back, where we find the maker's details, Andrea Macchi fu Giosue in Gal...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

MCM Teak Expandable Desk and Chair by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark c.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A mid-century teak writing desk with expandable sliding top for more working space. One smaller drawer with brass key hole and one large drawer, each with carved pulls and dov...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Floating desk manufactured by Tijseling Nijkerk, The netherlands, 1960's.
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
Dutch design teak desk by Tijsseling Nijkerk The Netherlands. Hairpin leggs. Look in my Storefront for Tijsseling 'desk chair 'Cow Horn chair' by same manufacturer. Perfect match. ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Antique French Marquetry, Ormolu and Jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
Antique French marquetry, ormolu and jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley French, c. 1890 Height 151cm, width 190cm, depth 100cm The Bureau du Roi, also known as the secrétaire à cylindre, is among the most celebrated masterpieces of 18th century furniture design—an unparalleled example of French craftsmanship and regal opulence. Originally commissioned by King Louis XV in 1760, the project was entrusted to ébéniste du roi Jean-François Oeben (1721–1763). However, Oeben passed away before its completion and his successor, Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806), finalised the desk in 1769. During the 19th century, several master cabinetmakers sought to replicate this extraordinary creation, including the esteemed Emmanuel Alfred Beurdeley (1847–1919). The present example, produced circa 1890, was exhibited at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, where it garnered admiration for its exceptional artistry. Following the exhibition, it was acquired by financier George Jay Gould I (1864–1923) and later photographed in the Lakewood, New Jersey residence of his wife, actress Edith Kingdon Gould (1864–1921). This magnificent desk is crowned with a decorative clock, draped in festoons and accompanied by two playful putti and a finely sculpted dog. Twin ormolu urns rest atop an openwork gallery, leading to additional flower-filled ormolu vases. Flanking the central roll-top panel are finely cast ormolu figures of Apollo and Calliope, each supporting a twin-light scrolling acanthus candelabrum. With a turn of a key, the roll-top slides open to reveal an exquisite arrangement of three pull-out shelves and three drawers, each front panel adorned with delicate ormolu banding and intricate floral trellis parquetry. A gilt-tooled leather writing surface unfolds, featuring a pop-up central panel that lifts to reveal a folding folio stand alongside three additional storage compartments. Below, a central kneehole drawer, embellished with an ormolu bow, is flanked by twin-divided drawers, all decorated with finely detailed floral marquetry. Every aspect of this Bureau du Roi is a testament to superior craftsmanship, featuring elaborate marquetry and parquetry designs. The upper section consists of three panels, with the tambour roll-top inlaid with intricate mythological motifs. Two side medallions bear Latin inscriptions drawn from Cesare Ripa’s Iconologia (1555–1622): NON. NISI. GRANDIA. CANTO. / IRRIDENS. CUSPIDE. FIGO. and BREVI. COMPLECTOR. SINGULA. CANO / PASTORUM. CARMINA. LUDO. These decorative elements, along with the marquetry on the roll-top and upper surfaces, celebrate the arts, literature, and architecture. The bombé sides of the desk are richly decorated with marquetry panels depicting symbols of both naval and terrestrial warfare, framed by elegant ormolu laurel swags. These ornamental details complement a series of exquisite blue and white Wedgwood Jasperware medallions...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

French Massive Pine Desk circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
French massive pine desk made circa 1950. Four drawers and a cabinet with a shelf. The cabinet can be locked . The locker is fixed upside down, so the key must also be turned upside...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Italian antique wooden writing table with shutter and brass key, 1700s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique wooden writing table with shutter and brass key, 1700s Wooden desk or writing desk. The upper part is composed of the top ...
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Early 1700s Italian Antique Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Desk by Anonymous, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This refined 1950s desk exemplifies the Brazilian modernist pursuit of equilibrium between material honesty and formal lightness. The dual pedestals in solid jacarandá rosewood ancho...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Modernis Tubular Steel Desk, Chrome Plated Metal, Stained Wood, Germany, c. 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel desk designed by Bruno Weil and manufactured by Thonet or under Thonet license, c. 1930. The desk is made of chrome-plated tubular steel and black-stained wood.
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1930s Bauhaus Vintage Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Cantilever Desk Table in Gloss Laquered Ebony Solid Wood & Brass by Artempo
Located in Geneve, CH
Cantilever Desk Table in Gloss Laquered Ebony Solid Wood & Brass by Artempo Dimensions: D 240 x W 80 x H 75 cm. Materials: Ebony wood and brass. This design employs cantilevered arc...
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2010s Chinese Modern Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Louis XVI French Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XVI style desk made of mahogany that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous museum quality French polish. The writing table is trimmed with gilt brass throughout...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Leather and Polished Steel Executive Desk, 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern executive desk By Leon Rosen for Pace Collection USA, 1970s Leather top and front, with polished steel frame and legs. Measures: 72"W x ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Stunning Jewellers Table and Chair, France, 19th Century
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Stunning French 19th century jewellery maker's table with lovely layers of time worn patina. Wonderful unique ergomonic cut out and primitive design. A small pivoting / hidden silver...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Desk by Jacques Adnet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare et large bureau par Jacques Adnet
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Munkegaard School Desks & Chairs Arne Jacobsen, 1956
Located in London, GB
Description: School desks and chairs designed for the Munkegaard School by Danish architect and designer, Arne Jacobsen during the mid-late 1950s. The Munkegaard School opened in 1...
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1950s Vintage Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Ebonized Leather top Bureau Plat
Located in Huntington, NY
Ebonized Leather top Bureau Plat/Desk, Louis XV period 3 working drawers on one side. Back side has 3 false drawers Circa, 1760 with one Key It's Old leather top in Useable but h...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Pierre Paulin Maple "Model 250" Executive Desk with Cabinets for Dassas, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare "Model 250" executive desk with detached rolling filing cabinets designed by Pierre Paulin for Dassas, France, 1975. Constructed of gorgeous Birdseye Maple. Drawers and cab...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Executive Waterfall Metal Desk in Art Deco, Streamline Design, Germany, 2015
Located in Berlin, DE
Executive waterfall metal desk in Art Deco, Streamline Design, Germany, 2015.
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2010s German Art Deco Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Petite Ebonized Child Size or Ladies Writing Desk attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Refined and compact, this Maison Jansen–attributed Directoire-style desk from the 1950s showcases timeless French elegance in a scaled-down form ideal for a lady’s writing table or c...
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1950s French Directoire Vintage Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique French Empire Revival pedestal desk, Circa 1920 in date. This desk has been beautifully crafted from flame mahogany. The top has a decorative ormolu bod...
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1920s French Empire Revival Vintage Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

President Senior Frosted Green Glass and Chrome Desk by Gallotti and Radice
Located in Miami, FL
President Senior desk with frosted sea-foam green glass (12mm) and a chrome plated steel frame. Originally designed by Gallotti & Radice in 1971, this piece is from the 1990s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Rare Brass and Steel Aged Mirrored Top John Vesey Style Ebonzed Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare brass and steel ebonized writing desk in the style of John Vesey showcases a striking blend of modern sophistication and timeless craftsmanship. Designed with an eye for bo...
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1980s European Directoire Vintage Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Art Deco French Desk in Macassar with Leather Top Insert
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco French desk in Macassar wood The desk is made of Macassar wood and newly reupholstered with a strip of brown leather in the middle of its top. Each of the legs has a brass d...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

English Writing Table or Desk of Patinated Oak with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk of a handsomely patinated oak from the Edwardian era, featuring an inset embossed leather top, with moulded edge around the circumference, over a...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

French Cafe Table or Bistro Table with Cast Iron Base and Carrera Marble Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic and versatile French marble top cafe table or writing desk with a black iron base. The tabletop marble is a luxurious Carrara white with gray veining marble - and whether us...
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20th Century French French Provincial Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Carrara Marble, Iron

Rare 19th Century English 'Eclipse' Patented Telescopic Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING an EXCEPTIONALLY RARE 19C English Eclipse Patented Telescopic Desk. Made of oak in the Rococo Style in Great Britain, circa 1880. Fully marked as “The Eclipse“, Brand’s ...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Turtle Top Writing Desk, Refinished
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 Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Le Corbusier L6 Style Table Base for Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Le Corbusier L6 style table base for Cassina. Selling without glass.
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Metal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Writing Desk 1960s Mahogany Veneered Enameled Metal
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with double column side drawers in enamelled metal and mahogany veneered wood with Formica-covered top.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Contemporary Organic Natural Plaster Desk 323cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
A contemporary Belgian design, handcrafted in natural plaster with a textured, earthy character. The surface is stain-resistant, easy to maintain, and pleasantly soft to the touch, u...
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel

Pink Roll Top Standing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare and highly collectible original vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller roll top "Action Desk" refinished in a salmon pink. Early productions of this piece are far more va...
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1950s Canadian Vintage Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Minimalist Desk Produced by Sormani c1960
Located in London, GB
Minimalist Desk designed by the architect Antonello Mosca. Produced by Sormani in the 1960s Support base in white painted metal. Top with suspended chest of drawers
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Bauhaus Desk by Mücke-Melder, Steeltubes and Oak Veneer, Czechia circa 1935
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, large modernist Bauhaus Steeltube Desk by Mücke-Melder, Czechia circa 1935. Oak solid wood and veneer. Chrome-plated, polished tubular steel frame with original patina. Left and right each 4 long drawers. By locking the top drawer all 4 drawers are locked. Very functional with much storage space and very good legroom. The desk can also be used as a 'partners desk' and be worked on from two sides. In the style of Marcel Breuer’s steel tube desks...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

19th century Sheraton revival leather top library table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Sheraton revival leather top library table circa 1890. We are pleased to offer this free standing mahogany writing desk in the ...
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Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique L. & J. G. Stickley Mission Oak Library Writing Table Desk 1902
Located in Portland, OR
Antique American Mission oak library table or desk L & J.G. Stickley, circa 1902. The table is made of solid quarter sawn oak, the table with an overhanging top and a single drawer b...
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Early 1900s American Mission Antique Metal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique American Colonial Solid Maple Roll Top Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Colonial, Georgian, or Chippendale style roll-top desk USA, Circa 1970s Carved solid maple, with original brass hardware. Desk and drawer locks, and keys are in...
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1970s American American Colonial Vintage Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Roll Top Desk in the Style of Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
Antique French ormolu mounted roll top desk in the style of Riesener French, 19th Century Height 120cm, width 146cm, depth 73cm This magnificent 19th-century bureau à cylindre, als...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Ormolu

Maurice Calka “Boomerang” Desk by Leleu Deshays, France - 1970s
Located in Renens, CH
Designed by Maurice Calka (1921-1999) and produced by Leleu Deshay in only a very limited quantity, this Boomerang shaped desk represents a new technical application of fiberglass in...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Vintage Desk Metal, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with side drawer column in enamelled metal with leatherette-covered top.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Lovely Desk by Herbert Hirche for Holzäpfel, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Desk by Herbert Hirche for Holzäpfel, Germany, 1960s Slight signs of use due to age, patina due to age, there is a small repair on the top, see pictures. Furniture wax was p...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Large Walnut and Aluminum Executive Desk
Located in San Mateo, CA
This desk is likely a custom-made piece. The architectural aluminum legs have black anodized aluminum in the center that become the glide at the bottom. There is a band of aluminum a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Black Vintage Desk Platone Giancarlo Piretti, 1969, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern black foldable vintage writing desk "Platone" designed by Giancarlo Piretti 1969 Italy and produced by Anonima Castelli, Italy. The desk is framed with chromed ste...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Philippe Starck Square Mahogany Dining Table M 'Serie Lang' for Driade Aleph
Located in Hanover, MA
A stealth bomber-like sleek square book-matched ribbon mahogany veneer top dining table over four sharply angled polished cast aluminum legs, each having the signature and manufacturer's mark: Aleph by Starck. Designed by Philippe Starck in 1987 for Aleph France: a division of Driade, from the limited series Lang...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Mastercraft Brass Writing Desk and Chair Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
An extremely rare solid brass writing desk and chair with a stylized neoclassical motif of crossed arrows and target medallions. The chair is fitted with an unusual basketweave seat ...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Italian Writing Table, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian writing table, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 76 cm; W= 110 cm; D= 50 cm.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

French Walnut Desk, Side Table or Writing Table, Louis XIII
Located in Labrit, Landes
French desk or side table, made circa 1660 Massive walnut and iron handles. Nice antique patina. The turned legs and bars are typical of the Louis XIII style. Legroom height and dept...
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17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Rare Louis XV Style Bureau Plat, After a Model by J. Dubois, France, Circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare double-side Louis XV style flat desk, made of veneered wood, opening with three drawers decorated with a beautiful flower motif end-cut wood marquetry. With fine chased and gi...
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Late Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
With a tooled olive green leather writing surface with wood border and molded edge over two drawers on front and back. Brass ring handles. Supported on turned tapered legs with casters.
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1820s English Regency Antique Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Metal Details, Scandinavian Modern, 60s
Located in Göteborg, SE
Striking mid-century executive desk crafted in richly grained rosewood, dating to the 1960s. This Scandinavian modern piece features elegant tapered legs, a floating top with softly ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Louis XVI Style 19th-20th Century Bronze Mounted Desk Manner Linke
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI style 19th-20th century bronze mounted desk manner Linke. This spectacular French desk can sit center room as it is finished on all sides with its stunning parquetry inlays...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Queen Anne Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique style drop front secretary desk, made in Queen Anne style with brass hardware. Petite size, with 22x17" desk space, great for small space. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Bridges over Time Originals Custom Orange Desk
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful custom orange and chrome banded desk with three drawers. It is finished on the back as well. It is approximately 57.75 by 27.75 inches in dimension and approximately 30.2...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Louis XV Tulipwood and Kingwood Bureau Plat
Located in Miami, US
This elegant Louis XV bureau plat, dating from circa 1750, showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of its time. Constructed from tulipwood and kingwood, the desk features a luxurious l...
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Mid-18th Century English Louis XV Antique Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Gispen Industrial "7804" Desk with Blue Drawer Fronts and Linoleum Writing Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gispen industrial desk with blue drawers, blue linoleum top and grey enameled metal frame. Part of the 'Kleuro' line of office furniture from the late 50's and 60's. This was a line ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Stripped 19th Century French Oak Renaissance Style Table with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
As is the case with most French Renaissance style furniture, this beautiful stripped oak table with marble top features elaborate sculptural ornamen...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Metal, Brass

A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk called “bureau Mazarin” attributed to Pierre Gole (1620 – 1684) Dimensi...
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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze, Pewter

1930's Desk in chromed tubular with drawers on the side
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2602 Desk in chromed tubular with drawers on the side and a thick ground glass top. Manifactured by Colli Torino around 1930. 110 x 60 h 80 cm
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Early 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Fantastic English Yew Wood Library Table with Articulating Accordion Brass Lamps
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fantastic English Yew Wood library table is a beautiful example of traditional craftsmanship, offering a perfect blend of functional design and luxurious materials. The table’s ...
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1980s English Edwardian Vintage Metal Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Art Deco Rosewood Palisander Desk by Jules Leleu, 1930s
Located in Zurich, CH
This original and rare desk can be found in the design book by V. Jutheau JULES ET ANDRÉ LELEU on page 89 and 92. "Édition Vecteurs". It has been completely refurnished and is in a...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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