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Period: 1980s
Handsome English Vintage Fruitwood Writing Desk with Leather Blotter
Located in Hopewell, NJ
English style beautiful fruitwood writing desk having black leather blotter on top. Distressed marks intentional to add character to the piece. Tapered reeded legs terminating in b...
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British Regency Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Fruitwood

Vintage Florence Knoll Teak and Chromed-Steel Partner's Desk / Executive Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Executive Table/Partners Desk Model 2485D originally designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates in 1961 (this example was executed in 1980) successfully marries form and fu...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Flame Mahogany & Crossbanded Pedestal Desk 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite Victorian Revival crossbanded flame mahogany desk dating from the late 20th Century. This desk has been beautifully made from ...
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Victorian Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Luigi Colani Futuro - Space Age directors desk
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
The mod. Futuro desk by Luigi Colani for Arreda impresses with its space age design language. Not only the extraordinary design, but also the functionality of the desk stand out. The...
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German Space Age Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

1980's Cerused Oak Three Drawer Desk
Located in New York, NY
1980's cerused oak desk with 3 large drawers and claw feet legs, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Mid-century modern writing desk
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Mid-century modern writing desk in original vintage condition with signs of use.
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Hungarian Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright S.C. Johnson 617 Desk licensed by Cassina
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina 617 desk. Originally designed in 1936 for the S.C. Johnson Wax Company in Wisconsin. This all original example dates from the l...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

Important Vintage Pierre Chapo Desk, Model B40, in Solid Elm, 1980
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Really large desk design by Pierre Chapo and produced in 1980. This desk B40 is made in solid Elm and is the largest version of the model. In situ picture and more details regarding ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Scandinavian Ergonomic Design Writing Desk and Stool, Stokke, 1980's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Scandinavian ergonomic design writing desk with pivoting stool, made by Stokke, Norway 1980's. Ergonomical designed writing desk with black inlay and middle reading section w...
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Norwegian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Fantastic English Yew Wood Library Table with Articulating Accordion Brass Lamps
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very unusual library desk with an Edwardian style and covered in yewood and faux pebble grained leather. The accordion style lamps are gorgeous and bright and there is very...
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English Edwardian Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Gallotti and Radice Glass President Desk Italy suits Hollywood Recency interior
Located in Dronten, NL
President Desk made of safety glass with a stainless steel frame. Originally designed by Gallotti & Radice in 1971, this piece is made circa 1988. Marked with label. Gallotti & Rad...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Brass and Steel Aged Mirrored Top John Vesey Style Ebonzed Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning desk that was perhaps made by John Vesey, but we can't say with any degree of certainty. The elements are there, the steel and brass used to create the more averag...
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European Directoire Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Karl Springer Rare "Goatskin Free Form Desk" 1988
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional "Goatskin Free Form Desk" in high gloss lacquered goatskin with drawer by Karl Springer, American 1988 (date stamped on bottom). Springer’s Free Form...
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American Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

Unique stainless steel desk, Anonymous French production from the 80s
Located in Marseille, FR
Unique anonymous desk designed and made in France, near Limoges, circa 1980. Made from stainless steel, solid oak wood and glass, designed with clean lines and robust construction, i...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Henredon Georgian Banded Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous banded oak, with glass front bookcase h...
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American Georgian Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Tessellated Stone Writing Desk by Maitland Smith
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your location. Maitland Smith Writing Desk. Mahogany Drawers. Stone rectangu...
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Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone

Andreas Hansen Danish Teak Roll Top Writing Desk Ca. 1980s
Located in Peabody, MA
Roll top writing desk by Andreas Hansen for Hadsten Træindustri, made in Denmark, circa 1980s. Features numerous drawers and dividers and a leather-topped retractable writing surface...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Teak

Vintage Desk by Baker in Campaign Style With Leather Top
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Elegance & Function: Vintage Baker Campaign Desk with Leather Top! This vintage Baker desk, crafted in the classic campaign style, combines refined...
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American Campaign Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare Solid Mexican Cocobolo Wood Desk Don Shoemaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken and rare desk by celebrated Mexican designer and woodworker Don Shoemaker, model no F46. Designed in 1970s and executed in 1981, the desk is constructed with patchwork of ...
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Mexican Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cocobolo

Dakota Jackson "Arabesque" Sculpted Sycamore Wood Writing Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Dakota Jackson designed the "Arabesque" Wood Writing Desk, made from sculpted, polished Sycamore with an inset leather writing surface and leather drawer face. Veneered Sycamore legs...
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American Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Gianfranco Frattini desk Sesamo for Bernini 1980s
Located in bari, IT
Rare writing desk model Sesamo 841 designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini production circa 1982. Circular supporting structure in black lacquered iron top in precious black fold...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass, Beech

Italian Bamboo Rattan Writing Table or Desk
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Amazing midcentury bamboo and wicker desk with drawers. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1980s. This writing table is unique because of the materials used, ba...
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Italian Campaign Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

1980's Memphis Style 'La Vuelta' Desk by Perry King and Santiago Miranda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980's Memphis Style 'La Vuelta' desk by Perry King & Santiago Miranda. Named after a Spanish bicycle race this large versatile desk has attractive curves and unique accents that liv...
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Spanish Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

French Louis XV Style Figural Maple Burl Writing Desk Napoleon Bureau Plat 72"
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Louis XV / Napoleon III style office desk. A serpentine form made from birdseye maple with three large dovetailed drawers in the frieze and long tapered cabriole legs. Fea...
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Louis XV Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Bamboo Writing Desk with Drawers, 1980s
Located in Roma, RM
BAMBOO WRITING DESK WITH DRAWERS 1980 Product details Dimensions: 90L x 80H x 61D cm.
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Italian Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Stunning Scene Two Henredon Waterfall Desk Burl Olivewood Wood Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Henredon olivewood burl “Scene 2” series waterfall desk with rare matching chair. Macassar ebony wood detail and waterfall edges!! Absolutely stunning book-matched olive...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Macassar, Burl

Ron Seff Cantilevered Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Ron Seff Mid-Century Modern "Cantilevered" desk with ostrich style brown leather wrapped top and stainless steel polished drawer fronts and base.
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American Art Deco Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Ron Seff Cantilevered Desk
Ron Seff Cantilevered Desk
$5,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Curved writing desk in solid elm for Seltz, France 1980
Located in Renens, CH
This desk in solid elmwood has been made by the French company Ebenisterie Seltz situated in the eastern part of the country which has been widely known for producing certain designs...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Postmodern desk, interlübke
Located in Neuss, NW
Postmodern desk by interlübke from the 1980s. High quality desk with a white asymethric working surface and white lacquered tubular steel legs. Quality Features: very good work...
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German Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

1980s Teal Laminated Over Wood Waterfall Desk Karl Springer Style
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and one of a kind, in the style of Karl Springer, Tiffany teal laminate over solid wood desk you co...
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American Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Bacco desk in clear glass attributed to Tonelli, Italy, 1980s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Attributed to Tonelli Design... is a glass table whose pure lines convey all the strength of its balance. Supports can be arranged mirrored or parallel ...
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Italian Minimalist Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

1980s Curved Mahogany Century Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite curved desk. The ultra rare desk exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibi...
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American American Classical Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Post Modern Black & Brass Desk after Gilbert Rohde in Art Deco Form
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern nod to the art deco period. This desk features glossy black laminate with brass accents. Probably Italian circa 1980's. Nice clean original condition.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare 'Kono' Dining Table / Desk by Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, 1984
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and large 'Kono' table, which works excellent as either a dining table or a desk, by Lella Vignelli and Massimo Vignelli was designed in 1984 and this example created in the mid-to-late 1980s by Casigliani in Pisa, Italy. This rare example of the 'Kono' design features a monumental Black Granite slab for the top, two thick slabs of Imperial Red Granite which connect together to form one of the bases, and the Vignellis signature Patinated Copper cone which forms the other base. The 'Kono' design was normally made as coffee tables so it is quite rare to find examples made scaled up in dining table size. In addition, typical Kono tables were made with glass tops and a single slab granite base. This example however, the Vignellis selected Black Granite instead of the typical glass tops. Also, rather than using a rectangular single-slab base, this example features an L-shaped base constructed with two slabs that connect together along one angled edge. It still employs the cone-shaped patinated copper base typical of Kono tables, however this example is much larger of course than cocktail table versions. The Vignelli Center for Design Studies, which houses the artists’ archive, confirmed this table to be one of two known drawings by the Vignellis (a copy of the Vignelli sketch, which they provided, is included in the photo gallery) though it is unknown if the other table was ever produced, making this table potentially an important one-of-a-kind. The Black Granite top in lower light settings is dark, deep and mysterious. With direct sunlight its luminosity is intense - see the photo gallery for images of the table in direct sunlight from our skylight above. It glows, shines and shimmers with incredible vibrancy, similar to diamonds - to see it in person is quite exquisite and remarkable. While we only had it set up under our skylight for a couple hours, I would describe the experience as recharging - I felt like I had just spent a couple hours meditating, this would be incredible to wake up to every day before leaving to work. The Vignellis described the 'Kono' table as: “This design exploits the relationship between geometrical figures and material finishes." Over the course of their four-decade-long design practice, Lella and Massimo Vignelli collaborated on projects that ranged from product design and brand identity to interior and furniture design. Whether designing New York City’s subway map...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Granite, Copper

Triangular Memphis Style Inspired Lacquered 'Boca Desk' by Leon Rosen for Pace
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Triangular, almost sail-shaped desk in high gloss lacquered walnut with three drawers. The desk is mounted on cylindrical black lacquered legs, with one prominent tapered black lacqu...
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American Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Magnificent Pace Collection Burl Wood Desk Leon Rosen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Pace Collection burl wood desk designed by Leon Rosen. This desk is in amazing vintage condition with a high gloss finish over the stunning burl wood. This desk is a st...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

Kittenger Wood Lawyer's Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A Kittinger solid wood lawyer's desk. The desk is made of solid mahogany wood. The desk has a long thin drawer in the center flanked by four drawers to the sides. The desk has ornate...
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American Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Hans Eichenberger, Secretary mod. HE for the Kollektion Röthlisberger Schweiz
By Kollection Röthlisberger Schweiz, Hans Eichenberger
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Postmodern secretary desk by Hans Eichenberger for Kollektion Röthlisberger Schweiz. Two drawers and glass shelves on the inside.
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Swiss Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Executive Desk, Italy, 1980s Maple Wood
Located in Sacile, PN
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, executive desk, bird’s-eye maple, Italy, 1980s. This postmodern pieces is sculptural and holds various striking elements. Firstly the execution of the...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Karl Springer "Ming Writing Desk" in Embossed Leather 1980s
Located in New York, NY
“Ming Desk” in color embossed textured leather with 2 drawers by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The craftsmanship and materials are superb and this is a wonderful example of Karl Springer’s work. This is a pared down version of the Chinese Style Series which preceded it. Reference: Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “Coffee Tables and Bar Carts”, on page 9 there is a photo of the coffee table model of this desk with the page titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD CHINESE STYLE COFFEE TABLE...
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American Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Bauhaus White Desk Comacina by Piero Bottoni for Zanotta, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Bauhaus White Desk Comacina by Piero Bottoni for Zanotta, 1980s Desk mod. Comacina with rectangular wooden top and rectangular insert in whi...
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Italian Bauhaus Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Post Modern Lacquered Maple "Boca" Desk by Leon Rosen for Pace
Located in Norwalk, CT
Leon Rosen, founded and designed for The Pace Collection in NYC which operated from 1969 - 2001, and was well known for its use of exotic materials combined in sleek modern designs. ...
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American Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Birdseye Maple

Louis Style Wood Bronze Brass Leather Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated early 20th Century with this exquisite inlaid Louis desk with bronze and brass hardware. The ultra rare desk exudes an air of l...
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Spanish Louis XV Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Glass Top on Chrome Executive 'Nomos' Desk by Norman Foster for Tecno
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A Large Executive Desk, designed by Sir Norman Foster and manufactured by Tecno, Italy. This vintage example dates to late 1980s and in superb original condition. A modern and sleek ...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum, Chrome

Scrivania Gaetano per Zanotta di Gae Aulenti
Located in Ghedi, IT
The Gaetano desk, designed by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta in 1973, is a minimalist masterpiece embodying Italian design innovation. Its sleek, functional form features a transparent glas...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

Brass Bound Leather Top Louis XV Bureau Plat Baker Collector's Edition Desk
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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American Louis XV Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Arquitectonica 1984 Madonna Table Desk Memphis Milano Postmodern Miami Sottsass
Located in Munster, NRW
Madonna table by Arquitectonica Miami for Memphis Milano, 1984. Iconic an extremely rare postmodern piece and one of the only Memphis Group productions whose design was commissione...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Original classic President Desk Glass and gold brass, Gallotti & Radice Italy
Located in Berlin, DE
Original classic President Desk Glass and gold brass, Gallotti & Radice Italy President Desk made of safety glass with a stainless steel frame. Originally designed by Gallotti & Rad...
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Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Postmodern Memphis Design Writing Desk, Germany, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
This striking postmodern writing desk exemplifies the bold aesthetics of the Memphis design movement. The desk features an asymmetrical green laminated wood surface supported by a bl...
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German Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Postmodern 1980s Pine Wood writing Desk in the style of Guillerme & Chambron
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely fabulous, sculptural desk made of solid pine wood! Three storage drawers on the right side with white accents and button-like solid pine knobs. Next to the drawers, lies a...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Rare Hand-Painted Lacquered Console/Desk by Allesandro for Baker, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent console is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. A ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood, Leather

Modern Karl Springer Style Three-Drawer Faux Shagreen Desk/Writing Table, Chrome
Located in Manhasset, NY
Modern Karl Springer style three-drawer faux Shagreen desk on a chrome plated x form base. Sleek desk or writing table in a Springer style finish w...
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Unknown Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Bowed Front Solid Cherry Desk with Suspended Drawers Maine Studio 1980s
Located in Camden, ME
Bow front cherry desk with two suspended drawers studio built in Portland Maine in the 1980s in the style of Thomas Moser. A hand pegged construction with different radius arcs for the ends of this beautifully grained solid cherry planked desk...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Leather Wrapped Table with Lion, Maitland Smith Style
Located in Toledo, OH
Leather wrapped writing table with lion, Maitland Smith style. Mahogany table, could be used as a writing table, side table, or console table; 40" wide is a perfect versatile size. L...
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American Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Postmodern Pluto Desk by Pierre Colleu for Starform and Disney, France 1980s.
Located in Lille, FR
Table height: 58 cm. Total height with the head: 90 cm Good condition. Some restaurations on the desk top. Some fading on the head and the legs.
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French Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Kroma' Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1980s ‘Kroma’ desk designed by Antonia Astori for Driade. This modern desk embodies a minimalist aesthetic, featuring a rectangular white surface composed of wood with fine black l...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Black Lacquered Steel Curule Base Writing Table with Brass Appointments
Located in Chicago, IL
Matte black lacquered steel curule form writing table, with lower back stretcher and multiple brass ball details. Triple beveled ogee edge glass top is one-half inch thick. With a na...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Osvaldo Borsani Style Exotic Wood Midcentury Directorial Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Great design and exceptional rosewood quality for this directorial Italian desk. (Removable in 3 parts ) the top and two feet.  
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Unique Double-Trunk Table Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Espenet Carpenter, unique double-trunk table desk. This extraordinary table is unique to Espenet's work as it deviates from the traditional rectilinear form with its well-f...
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American American Craftsman Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

"Wire" glass and metal desk, Terence Conran, 1980s
Located in PARIS, FR
Large desk designed by Terence Conran for Habitat in the 1980s. It features two L-shaped chrome wire metal legs and a wide transparent glass top. The structure is modular: the legs ...
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Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

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