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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Place of Origin: American
Mid-century American Desk in Zebra Wood By Warren Platner
By Warren Platner
Located in Houston, TX
Desk is made out of zebra wood. Table top is reupholstered with brown cowhide. There is wide drawer for files on the left side and smaller drawer on the right. Desk is elevated by wi...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Writing Desk with 4 Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern writing desk by Drexel features hardwood construction, original limed oak finish, four dovetailed drawers with brass accented hardware and unique stretcher base.
Matching pair of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Early Vladimir Kagan Custom Order Desk
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 p...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Boho Arts and Crafts Mission Style Oak Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Boho desk. A chic Mission style desk from the Arts and Crafts period. Classic Mission details with brass pulls and side shelves. Numbe...
Category
Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950s Knoll & Drake Formica and Walnut Desk
By Knoll & Drake
Located in London, GB
Designed and manufactured by Knoll & Drake, this 1950s desk is both practical and timeless.
Constructed with metal legs, the desk has a white Formica table top...
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1950s Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Walnut
American Designer, Desk, Rosewood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rosewood desk designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Gampel-Stoll Elephant Desk in Kidney Form
By Gampel-Stoll
Located in Norwalk, CT
Gampell-Stoll furniture offers the penultimate in whimsical, exotic themed furnishings. This desk is perhaps their most iconic design, featuring four elephant heads holding a kidney-...
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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish T pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with steel T pull knobs solid maple. Desk has been professional refinished. Very beautiful designed d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.
Measures: 36"W x...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk by Paul McCobb, c1960s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time with this show-stopping vintage mid century walnut desk, artfully designed by the renowned Paul McCobb. This pi...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut executive Desk by Standard Furniture Company Herkimer, NY. Large Beautiful remarkable statement in design and craftsmanship. This large mid century walnut...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Design Desk in Burl and Mahogany with Brass Finish Base
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning handcrafted desk by Vladimir Kagan. Desk features a burl wood top and mahogany surround, both highly polished. Base is wood with a brass finish metal overlay. There is a bra...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Post Modern artistic funky Painted 2 Drawer narrow Desk or console table
By Memphis Milano
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Post Modern artistic funky painted yellow orange green splatters with 2 drawers wood narrow desk or console table. Would make a great entry way or hallway table. Beautifu...
Category
1970s Post-Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed
By Seng
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique American Renaissance Revival style carved walnut extension table by Seng, Chicago, Illinois. circa 1920/1930
Born in the United States in the early 20th century, featuring a rare and unusual form and extension mechanism. Slightly lift the rectangular top and the slide the mechanical horizontal draw-leaf style extensions to expand the the width of the top, morphing the library table / sofa console into a kitchen table / dining table.
Having a bookmatched burl wood, oak and walnut banded, parquetry inlay top, molded apron with dovetailed frieze drawer, rising on turned urn baluster-form standards, over shaped stretcher joined trestle base with twist ornamentation, resting on bun feet, signed, stamp to frame under top.
Dimensions: (approx)
31" High, 54" Wide, 23.5" Deep
Extended: 37.5" Deep
Provenance / Acquisition:
John Phifer Marrs collection.
Important auction house J. Garrett Auctioneers, Dallas, Texas, May 2021 catalog, presented a special curated collection from John Phifer Marrs, premier Southern interior designer known for an elegant, fresh and inviting design method, often called The New Southern Style...
Category
Early 20th Century Renaissance Revival American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Burl
1980s Postmodern Birdseye Maple Artisan Made Desk
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Postmodern Birdseye maple desk with turned and reverse-tapered ebonized legs and a single drawer. With its unique design this cool artisan made desk is sure to be the focal poi...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Petite Eliel Saarinen Deco Desk
By Johnson Furniture Company, Eliel Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite scale Eliel Saarinen Deco Desk in Birch with Wave-like Aluminum Pulls.
Dimensions:
48 wide
20 depth
Height to top shelf: 30 1/16"
Height to desk surface: 24.75"
Wear as s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Black Leather Top French Directoire Style Writing Desk Bureau Plat, Circa 1960
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1960s Directoire Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Solid Oak Desk with Laminate Top
By Jack Van der Molen
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Solid Oak Desk with Laminate Top
Good vintage condition with one leg having a portion split away from the bracing screw which leads to some give in the leg.
Addi...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Laminate
Lou Hodges Curved Top Walnut Executive Desk for Creative Crafts w/ File Storage
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning crafted executive desk by renowned California craftsman Lou Hodges in walnut, oak and koa woods for Creative Crafts, circa 1960. Heavy desk with beautiful curvatures and acc...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern James Mont Style Birds Eye Maple Desk / Table / Vanity
By Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Extra handling time for this piece!
This is a mid-century modern James Mont style style desk or vanity by Johnson Brothers. It is marked and has the original brass hardware that has...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
LANE Altavista Mahogany Chippendale Bookmatched Writing Desk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style writing desk by Lane Furniture. Mahogany with brass hardware, a banded bookmatched top with an ogee edge, decoratively carved gallery, stretchers, and fluted stra...
Category
Late 20th Century Chippendale American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950's Post Office Steel Industrial Mail Sorting Desk Workstation Table
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage industrial salvage USPS Post Office steel mail sorting station desk circa 1956 with single drawer, cubby, and various hooks undernea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Neo-Classical R.J. Horner Style Desk / Table Green Leather Top & Dolphin Base
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century Neo-classical R.J. Horner style ebonized desk with carved dolphin base and tooled green leather top. It has wonderful patina! The desk is very heavy and m...
Category
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
William Sklaroff Uniplane Desk, 1971 USA
By William Sklaroff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning fiberglass desk by William Sklaroff for Vecta. Made in 1971. Two rosewood drawers flank each side of desk with a rosewood panel running along the backside. Great display pie...
Category
1970s Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fiberglass, Rosewood
Walnut and Oak desk with x shaped legs
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pleased to offer this great walnut and oak desk with a single draw. This great desk sits on a pair of brass/gold x shaped legs. This is even more impressive in person.
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Milo Baughman, Wall-Mounted Desk or Console, Rosewood, Brass, USA, 1960s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in High Point, NC
A rare wall-mounted rosewood and brass desk or console designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer-Coggin, High Point, North Carolina, USA, 1960s.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black and white lacquered solid maple, with brass har...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Jens Risom Style BL Marble Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom, B.L. Marble Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Style BL Marble Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
This desk measures: 66 wide x 30 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 25.25 inches
All...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
1960s Mid Century Walnut Desk Designed by Hooker
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut desk designed and manufactured by Hooker in the United States circa 1960s. This stunning desk features a walnut frame. The desk also comes with two pull-out drawer...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Desk w Drawers Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front desk w drawers dresser.
Category
19th Century Federal Antique American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Modern Desk in Walnut
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Beautiful executive desk designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders.
Stunning walnut veneered desk top and drawer fronts encased in in solid walnut legs and sides. Finished back with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Desk, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern four drawer writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black and white lacquered solid maple, wi...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman, Rare Desk, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in High Point, NC
A rare walnut and brass desk designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Glenn of California, USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Vintage Boho French Distressed Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Boho writing desk. Made in France and the perfect amount of patina from the years of use. Rustic Cabriolet legs and a clean shape. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Edward Wormley Mahogany Desk, Model 5472
Located in New York, NY
Edward Wormley Mahogany Desk, Model 5472, for Dunbar.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Midcentury Faux Bamboo Lacquered Writing Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive mid-century modern lacquer painted writing table or desk featuring faux bamboo legs and trim. The top has a decorative border of faux bamboo with three storage drawers be...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Double Pedestal Desk, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid black and white lacquered birch,...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
PAUL FRANKL for JOHNSON Furniture Co. "Amoeba" Desk and Cabinet c. 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Paul Frankl, a renowned American designer of the 20th century, crafted a timeless masterpiece in collaboration with Johnson Furniture Company—a kidney-shaped desk that blends functio...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Birch, Mahogany, Maple, Teak
1970s Monumental Carved Oak Wood Parchment Natural Travertine Console Table Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, rare, travertine top, carved wood console table or desk you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Travertine
Lacquered goatskin two drawer desk
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Lacquered goatskin two drawer desk by Karl Springer.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Goatskin
Vintage Mission Oak Desk Arts and Crafts
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Mission Oak Desk, attributed to Stickley Brothers, unsigned, American, circa 1910s. This piece is well made with beautiful graining to the oak.
Category
1910s Mission Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Milo Baughman Desk for Directional Furniture
By Milo Baughman
Located in Toledo, OH
Milo Baughman desk for Directional Furniture. 48" writing desk with movable drawer base on rollers. Flat black frame with walnut top. Cabinet has file drawer and 2 storage drawers. 4...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield 3 Drawer Writing Desk
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern writing desk by Heywood Wakefield features hardwood construction, original champagne finish with newly applied clear coat, three dovetailed drawers with sculp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Baker Furniture Regency Rosewood Drop Leaf Writing Desk or Console, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Regency or Georgian style drop leaf writing desk, console, or sofa table
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Gorgeous book-mat...
Category
Late 20th Century Regency American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood
1960s Sophisticated Knoll Executive Partners Desk
By Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Classic Knoll Desk
sophisticated large executive partners desk with chrome steel four-star base
Two drawers on each side (as it can be used as a partners team desk).
Unmarked....
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Bamboo and polished nickel desk
Located in New York, NY
Bamboo and polished nickel two drawer desk with smoked glass top.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nickel
1940s Norman Bel Geddes Metal Desk for Simmons
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering a rare 1940's industrial design desk designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Company. This pre-war metal desk was built before use of m...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Ring Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with aluminum ring pull knobs solid maple. Desk has been professional refinished. Very beautiful desi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Executive Walnut Desk by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful mid-century executive walnut desk designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the United States, circa 1950s. This desk is made with a timeless design that has been profess...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1940's Traditional style 9 Drawer Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's Traditional style 9 Drawer Mahogany Writing Desk. Finished all the way around and can be placed to show the whole.
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Paul Mccobb Model 1560 Writing Desk In Maple
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA
Designer: Paul McCobb
Manufacturer: Planner Group
Era: 1960s
Materials: Maple
Measurements: 48″ wide x 25.5″ deep x 29.25″ tall, Kneehole: 26" wide x 18" deep x 28.5" tal...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Mid 20th Century Vintage Regency Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency Secretary desk. Beautiful flame mahogany cabinet with trellis million glass doors. Lots of great hidden storage and a flip out desktop. Acquired from a Pal...
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Mid-20th Century Regency American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Warren Platner Writing Desk with Black Leather Top
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, leather, metal, oak, United States, design 1973
This heavy, sturdy desk is designed by the American modernist Warren Platner. He is most know...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Unusual Antique American Sheraton Clerk's Desk with Gallery
Located in Morristown, NJ
An unusual 19th c., American Sheraton Clerk's Desk. A shaped gallery with a larger rectangular pigeon hole flanked by three square pigeon holes to each side. The slant writing surfac...
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Early 19th Century Sheraton Antique American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
1800s Hancrafted Tall Slant Top Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
1800s Hancrafted tall slant top secretary desk. Wood appears to be flame maple. Solid dove tail joints. Turned legs and carved apron. Some wea...
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Mid-20th Century American Classical American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Illuminated Adjustable Drafting Table, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible industrial grade light box drafting table. Extremely heavy and well made in the US, circa 1950s. Glass tabletop allows the light of two enclosed fluorescent tube lights to...
Category
1950s Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Bamboo Desk with Red Lacquer Top by Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful Chinoiserie style bamboo desk with red lacquer top for Milling Road by Baker Furniture Company. One large middle drawer which...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
English Regency Style Burl- Wood Library Console Table
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
Fully restored Mahogany & Burl-wood library table with a single generously sized drawer, classic design elements in the column corners with drop finials supported on vase turned & sp...
Category
1940s Regency Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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