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Material: Shell
Modern Italian Desk by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia
Modern Italian Desk by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia

Modern Italian Desk by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia

$6,520

Modern Italian Desk by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia

By Antonio Citterio, 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

19th Century English Chinoiserie Ladies Secretaire Writing Table
19th Century English Chinoiserie Ladies Secretaire Writing Table

19th Century English Chinoiserie Ladies Secretaire Writing Table

$8,800

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
Unique Red Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Dining Table or Desk, 1970s

Unique Red Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Dining Table or Desk, 1970s

$24,854

Unique Red Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Dining Table or Desk, 1970s

By Maison Jansen

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
Mid-Century Pen Shell Desk or Writing Table by Maitland-Smith

Mid-Century Pen Shell Desk or Writing Table by Maitland-Smith

$8,900

Mid-Century Pen Shell Desk or Writing Table by Maitland-Smith

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

Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by Robert Slezak, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by Robert Slezak, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by Robert Slezak, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

$5,250

Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by Robert Slezak, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

By Robert Slezák

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

Fine 19th C. English Tunbridge Portable Writing Desk
Fine 19th C. English Tunbridge Portable Writing Desk

Fine 19th C. English Tunbridge Portable Writing Desk

$1,150

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

Art Deco Style Maitland-Smith Faux Ostrich Leather Writing Desk
Art Deco Style Maitland-Smith Faux Ostrich Leather Writing Desk

Art Deco Style Maitland-Smith Faux Ostrich Leather Writing Desk

$7,500

Art Deco Style Maitland-Smith Faux Ostrich Leather Writing Desk

By Maitland Smith

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

Piero Zen Small Desk with Maple and Mather of Pearl Inlays, Italy Milan
Piero Zen Small Desk with Maple and Mather of Pearl Inlays, Italy Milan

Piero Zen Small Desk with Maple and Mather of Pearl Inlays, Italy Milan

$6,961

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

Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell
Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell

Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell

$1,660

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

Maitland Smith Tessellated Penshell Desk or Bureau Plat Louis IV Style
Maitland Smith Tessellated Penshell Desk or Bureau Plat Louis IV Style

Maitland Smith Tessellated Penshell Desk or Bureau Plat Louis IV Style

$5,750

Maitland Smith Tessellated Penshell Desk or Bureau Plat Louis IV Style

By Maitland Smith

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

Midcentury Italian Schirolli Desk
Midcentury Italian Schirolli Desk

Midcentury Italian Schirolli Desk

$7,800

Midcentury Italian Schirolli Desk

Located in Houston, TX

Italy, c. 1960's In the style of Gio Ponti and Renzo Schirolli, produced by Schirolli Mantova Vintage condition. Mahogany wood Brass details Dark green laminate top

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Abalone, Wood, Bentwood

Luigi and Angiolo Falcini, mechanical desk
Luigi and Angiolo Falcini, mechanical desk

Luigi and Angiolo Falcini, mechanical desk

$100,299

Luigi and Angiolo Falcini, mechanical desk

By Luigi and Angelo Falcini

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
19th-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl

19th-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl

$755Sale Price|20% Off

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

Fine French Napoleon III Period Porcelain Plaque Mounted Ebonized Writing Table
Fine French Napoleon III Period Porcelain Plaque Mounted Ebonized Writing Table

Fine French Napoleon III Period Porcelain Plaque Mounted Ebonized Writing Table

$32,200Sale Price|30% Off

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

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$26,000

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By Jacques Jarrige

Located in New York, NY

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Mid-Century Formica Waterfall Console Table, attributed to Karl Springer, 1970s
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Mid-Century Formica Waterfall Console Table, attributed to Karl Springer, 1970s

$1,775

H 31.5 in W 48.43 in D 18.51 in

Mid-Century Formica Waterfall Console Table, attributed to Karl Springer, 1970s

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Located in Dublin 8, IE

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1980s Teal Laminated Over Wood Waterfall Desk Karl Springer Style
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$6,450

H 30 in W 54 in D 24 in

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By Karl Springer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Shell Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

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H 28.5 in W 34.5 in D 23 in

19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Diminutive size 19th century French provincial writing table or desk. The table is constructed from fruitwood with a warm patina and lovely wood grain patterns. Fronted by a single s...

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Located in Skokie, IL

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H 39 in W 48 in D 24 in

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Located in West Hartford, CT

Exquisite black lacquer and mother of pearl desk that combines the rich heritage of Asian craftsmanship with the sophisticated design of the iconic Carlton desk. It is both function...

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H 29.93 in W 63 in D 31.5 in

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Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

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Art Nouveau Palisander Writing Desk with Mother of Pearl Inlays, Austria ca.1905

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Located in Lichtenberg, AT

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