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Material: Shell
Modern Italian Desk by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and architectural desk designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and modern sensibility that define Italian design. This sleek piece f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shell Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Karl Springer Waterfall Desk in Tortoise Color Penshell, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
A Karl Springer desk in Tortoise color Pen-Shell with 3 recessed drawers.
Signed with brass plaque.
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1970s Philippine Vintage Shell Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Shell, Wood
19th Century English Chinoiserie Ladies Secretaire Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary 19th century English ladies secretaire desk or writing table. The two part desk was made in the Chinoiserie revival period of Europe ...
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Shell Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Unique Red Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Dining Table or Desk, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
A rare piece from Maison Jansen, this large dining table was a commission by a private client. With its impeccable design, perfect proportions, and high-end materials like mother of ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Pen Shell Desk or Writing Table by Maitland-Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic sleek Mid-Century Modern desk crafted in a pen shell mosaic with three drawers in the case having brass highlights on elegant legs with ball feet. Signed Maitland-Smith in drawer.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Shell Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Shell
Piero Zen Small Desk with Maple and Mather of Pearl Inlays, Italy Milan
By Carlo Zen
Located in Sacile, PN
Piero Zen small desk with nickel silver feet and frezies, maple and mather of pearl inlays, circa 1905.
The friezes around the top carry small ruby glass half-spheres.
Signature ...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Shell Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Alpaca, Wood
Fine 19th C. English Tunbridge Portable Writing Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine larger Antique Travel Desk with fine wood and Mother-of-Pearl inlay. The dark mahogany interior with blue velvet writing surface (expect...
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19th Century Edwardian Antique Shell Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Fine French Napoleon III Period Porcelain Plaque Mounted Ebonized Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A spectacular French Napoleon III Second Empire period (1852-1870) magnificently decorated ebonized wood writing table.
Exceptionally fine quali...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Porcelain, Oak, Wood
$32,200 Sale Price
30% Off
Maitland Smith Tessellated Penshell Desk or Bureau Plat Louis IV Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Maitland Smith Tessellated Penshell Desk or Bureau Plat, American, circa 1970s. Executed in the Louis IV style with glamorous curvaceous legs. It is finished on the back side...
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1970s American Louis XV Vintage Shell Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Lancelot Desk/Dressing Table in red marquetry veneer and high gloss lacquer
By Procreo
Located in London, GB
Stunning handmade writing desk which is also often used as a dressing table, Lancelot is stylish and soft with a curve shaped silhouette, curved ...
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2010s British Modern Shell Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Style Maitland-Smith Faux Ostrich Leather Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
This outstanding Art Deco style desk is crafted by Maitland-Smith, circa 1970s. The company is well known for its use of unusual materials. This desk is beautifully covered in faux o...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Shell Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell
Located in Soquel, CA
Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell
Box with storage for paper, pens, ink, and other writing supplies. Multiple lids/compar...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Shell Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by Robert Slezak, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Desk dimensions:
Height: 77 cm (30.3 in)
Width: 148 cm (58.3 in)
Depth: 75.5 cm (29.7 in)
Leg space:
Height: 61 cm (24 in)
Width: 62 cm (24.4 in)
Made by Slezak Factories, a unique...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Shell Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Luigi and Angiolo Falcini, mechanical desk
Located in Milano, IT
Luigi and Angiolo Falcini (Campi, 1794 - Florence, 1861) and (Campi, 1801 - Florence, 1850)
Mechanical desk, 1835 - 1855, veneered in ebony and inlaid with woods of various colors, i...
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19th Century Italian Antique Shell Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Ebony
19th-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
A small and lined with a fabric lap desk. There are compartments for documents under both sides of the writing surface. Another compartment for writing accessories...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Shell Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Pine, Burl, Mother-of-Pearl
$763 Sale Price
20% Off
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Coast Table Square, Minimalist Dining Table or Desk
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Italian Writing Desk or Dressing Table
Located in London, Park Royal
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H 30.32 in W 38.59 in D 20.08 in
Mid-Century Formica Waterfall Console Table, attributed to Karl Springer, 1970s
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Originally sourced in the USA this post modern / 1980s waterfall shape formica console table adds a real pop of character to any interior. The piece has three spacious drawers meaning it would be great hallway piece where you could keep your keys and wallet etc at night or other items one might need to hand for daily coming and goings. The piece is covered in formica which is a durable material, the formica used has a mottled effect. The piece could also be used in a bedroom as a vanity table or even as a desk though you would need an adjustable height chair...
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H 31.5 in W 48.43 in D 18.51 in
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Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
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Located in Dublin, Ireland
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H 3.75 in W 13.75 in D 9.75 in
Large Art Deco Desk in Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl and Ebony, France, circa 1920
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
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Rosewood structure with elegant mother-of-pearl and ebony inlays.
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H 29.53 in W 59.45 in D 39.77 in
Art Nouveau Palisander Writing Desk with Mother of Pearl Inlays, Austria ca.1905
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H 31.1 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
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