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Period: 20th Century
Nomos Style Chrome and Glass Dining Table or Desk after Norman Foster
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Argentine licensed copy of the original iconic Norman Foster Nomos table. Chrome plated steel frame supporting a thick glass top. Works as...
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Argentine Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Erik Riisager Hansen Desk Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk designed by Erik Riisager Hansen. Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Biedermeier Oval Desk in the style of Josef Danhauser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very rare find. One of the most striking desks we've ever encountered. Presenting an iconic second period Biedermeier writing desk. Solid wood with burled birch veneer and eboniz...
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French Art Deco 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

Mid-Century Italian Small Writing Desk Black Lacquer, Brass by Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Salzburg, AT
Small desk by Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, 1950s. Re-painted in black high-gloss lacquer. Stainless steel base powder-coated in black, fine brass details. Height-adjustable foot sections...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Gerald McCabe Shedua Executive Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American made desk, c.1970s, by Gerald McCabe is beautifully crafted from Shedua, also known as African Walnut. This piece features a gorgeous natural wood grain with high and low to...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

1965 Danish Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherines Desk in Oak by Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherines Desk in Oak by Fritz Hansen The desks are marked with a Fritz Hansen label from July 1965 and have...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

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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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Lucien Rollin Art Deco desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Modernist Art Deco desk by Lucien Rollin, circa 1935, in oak with bronze drawer pulls. This desk is part of an office suite by Rollin (please see #1135 for the entire suite) and is available with or without its matching armless chair. The desk is 51” wide x 31.5” deep x 29.5” high and the open height beneath the apron is 23.5”. Lucien Rollin studied at the Ecole Boulle in Paris. Following his studies Rollin worked in the studio of the Master of Art Deco, Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann. Later he returned to the Ecole Boulle while he worked for the architect Michel Roux-Spitz. Rollin participated in Ruhlmann’s Hotel du Collectionneur pavilion at the 1925 Exposition Internationales des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris (now called the 1925 Expo – the exhibition which later launched the term “Art Deco”). In 1928 Rollin set up his own studio and was influenced by a diversity of sources including Ruhlmann, Frank Lloyd Wright, classical Greek and Louis XVI styles. He became a prolific designer of Art Moderne furniture...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with hammered copper hardware. Measure...
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American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Dutch Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Vanity Desk by Everest Furniture, 1950s
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Unusual and rare modernist vanity desk produced in the Netherlands by Everest Furniture early 1950s. Solid birch frame and, veneered plywood and exotic wood (Wenge) details in the...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Teak, Wenge, Plywood

Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1900 Beautiful quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware ...
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American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Antique quality Georgian revival mahogany writing side dressing table desk C1905
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality Georgian revival mahogany writing side dressing table desk C1905. Lovely age colour and patina. No loose joints. Full of age, char...
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Antique 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

‘Burgundy’ Writing Dining Table & First Chair by Michele De Lucchi
Located in New York, NY
Burgundy writing dining table & First chair by Michele De Lucchi. The table is constructed from lacquered tubular steel and a laminated tabletop. The chair features a circular blue l...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

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 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone

Antique Industrial Cast Iron Drafting / Drawing Table by Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s American eagle drawing table by Keuffel & Esser Co. Overall dimensions: 32″ x 51″ Height range when top is flat: 37″ – 48″ Materials: Cast Iron &...
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American Industrial 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Iron

Edwardian Mahogany and Satinwood Carlton House Desk
Located in London, GB
An early twentieth century mahogany and satinwood ‘Carlton House’ desk, Edwardian, in the late eighteenth Neo-Classical manner, the whole with extensive decorative inlay and gilt-bra...
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British Edwardian 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Satinwood

'Arco' desk by BBPR for Olivetti Anni 60-70
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with side drawers, enameled metal and wood-effect plastic laminate top, plastic drawer fronts. Good conditions.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

French Art Deco Desk in Macassar Ebony
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
An exceptional Art Deco desk in Macassar ebony and mahogany having three lockable drawers to the top and lockable cupboards below four keys supplied with this desk, the inverted brea...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Macassar

Exceptional Desk in Mahogany, Walnut, Ebony and Brass Early 20th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Exceptional Secretary Desk in Mahogany, Walnut, Ebony and Brass Early 20th Century This unique desk is one of the most exceptional pieces of furniture we have ever seen. Truly museu...
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European Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Dining Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts solid quarter sawn oak trestle dining table, library table, or writing desk By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 71.75"W x 44.5"...
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American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Roll Top Desk with 7 Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish Modern rolltop desk features pressed wood construction, teak veneer with original finish, three small drawers up top, open storage above, draw leaf writing surface, four ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Small Mahogany secretary .Georgian style .England
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice attractive small secretary . Georgian style .Mahogany . Green Leather inlay . Good quality piece . nice interior. Ideal working space ,Because its size . fits every room...
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English Georgian Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak writing desk or library table with built-in bookcases In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Measur...
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American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

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...
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American Renaissance Revival 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Walnut, Burl

Fine French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Executive Desk With Leather Top
Located in Elkton, MD
Exquisite French Louis XVI style executive desk featuring a supple tooled leather top and intricate marquetry veneer inlays. Three spacious drawers offer ample storage, each adorned ...
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Unknown Louis XVI 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Jules Leleu Dining Table / Desk circa 1937
Located in CA, CA
A distinctive Jules Leleu dining table, circa 1937. that can also be used as a desk.The table has elegant curved lines, sweeping arched legs and is finished in gilt brass. Literatur...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Teak Cantilever Executive Desk by Georg Petersens, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
This striking cantilever executive desk by Georg Petersens epitomizes the refined simplicity of Danish Modern design from the 1960s. Crafted from solid teak, the desk showcases the w...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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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Canadian Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Desk in Mahogany and Satinwood
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
French Art Deco Desk An exceptional quality French art deco desk produced in the 1920s from Mahogany and satinwood, the desk has a thick Hyde leather inset top, two lockable drawer...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Danish Rosewood Desk with Tambour Doors by Hans J. Wegner, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Rare Danish Rosewood desk with tambour doors, 1950s. Large and impressive Danish rosewood/palisander executive desk. Twin pedestal cabinets with tambour/rolling doors. This exquisit...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Swedish Grace Desk by Otto Wretling in Pine with Hand Carved Decor
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish Grace desk by Otto Wretling made in northern Sweden around 1915. The desk has a frame in pine with a hand carved decor which makes the surface animated and unique. Tw...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk in Walnut by Stanley #1
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Stanley Furniture Era: 1960s Materials: Walnut, Laminate (Top) Measurements: 46" wide x 18" deep x 30" tall Knee Hole: 22.5" wide x 14" de...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

French Modern, Rectangular Desk / Dining Table in Solid Pine, Handcrafted, 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
Large rectangular modern country style working desk / dining table in solid pine. Handcrafted by a French cabinetmaker in the early 1900s. This table has a strong impression, nice ch...
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French Brutalist 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Edwardian English Marquetry Side Table, c. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
William and Mary style burl walnut table with exquisite marquetry detailing, circa 1900. The top is banded and has a beveled edge surrounding a profuse floral and bird design marque...
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English Edwardian Antique 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Boxwood, Olive, Walnut

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing or Library Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware....
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American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Art Deco desk - France 1930
Located in Girona, Girona
Art Deco drawer unit desk, four drawers, wood with oak veneer, resting on an aluminium-covered base. Aluminium handles. Satiny varnish finishing. France circa 1930
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Mid-20th Century Parchment-Covered Desk, Likely France
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and spacious desk, likely from France, dating to around 1940. The piece features a distinctive scroll-shaped design and includes two drawers seamlessly integrated into its...
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French 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Lacquer, Parchment Paper

Stunning desk table in Brazilian Rosewood by Jean Gillon for Italma Woodart.
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
This stunning and rare vintage desk, designed by Jean Gillon and manufactured by Italma Woodart in Brazil in 1965, exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship that define mid-century ...
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Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Miami, FL
An antique early 20th century ladies' secretary desk. Made from walnut with a maple writing surface. Features a drop front with neoclassical brass hardware over large central drawer ...
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European Chippendale 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Drexel Heritage Georgian Chippendale Style Inlaid Mahogany Executive Office Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Drexel Heritage Georgian Chippendale Style Inlaid Mahogany Executive Office Desk. Item features a shapely curved form, seven drawers w...
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Unknown Chippendale 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Modern Teak Desk by Gunnar Tibergaard Nielsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Danish Modern Teak Desk, designed by Gunnar Tibergaard Nielsen, Denmark, circa 1960s. It packs a lot of storage space in a small ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mainline by Hooker Mid Century Walnut Double Pedestal Floating Top Desk
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mainline by Hooker Mid Century Walnut Double Pedestal Floating Top Desk Desk measures: 50 wide x 26 deep x 30.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches ?All pieces of f...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

late 1940s desk by Gio Ponti in walnut wood
Located in Vigevano, PV
late 1940s desk by Gio Ponti in walnut wood and formica top. this desk was made for a house in milan, designed by gio ponti and emilio lancia.
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Italian Minimalist Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Tom Bendon Studio Craft Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio craft desk by Colorado woodworker, Tom Bendon c.1971, USA. The walnut desk features a thick sculpted wood frame and top storage hutch. The hutch has two sliding doors that rev...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Vintage French Satin Wood Desk / Console Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and very stylish vintage French satin wood desk / console table, dating from the 1950’s. This is beautifully designed and it is of wonderful quality. It is a great size to b...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Rosewood Desk and Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid Century Clean Lined Rosewood Desk and Chair, designed by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, circa 1960s. The chair is currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. S...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Chinese Export Bamboo Fretwork Library Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Chinese bamboo library table. Amazing Chinese export center or library table featuring intricate bamboo open fretwork on the aprons. ...
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Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo

Scandinavian Rosewood Desk by Nanna Ditzel Søren Willardsen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rosewood desk with three drawers by Nanna Ditzel. The desk has a particularly beautiful grain. The sale takes place with an EU certificate for this rosewood(CITES).
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Danish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Danish Modern Executive Brazilian Rosewood Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern executive rosewood desk designed and manufactured in Denmark, circa 1960s. This desk has a very particula...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Art Deco Teak Writing Desk
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An elegant Art Deco teak writing desk of fine quality, with a solid teak top. The desk displays a stunning grain pattern and incorporates stylish design elements characteristic of th...
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Indian Art Deco 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered cop...
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American Arts and Crafts Antique 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

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 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Very Rare Maison Charles Directoire Console Table or Sideboard
Located in Munich, DE
A very rare piece of furniture in very good condition. we can offer a few different pieces of the directoire range.
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French Hollywood Regency Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Executive Abbondi Desk, 1970s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Italian executive desk in a dark Rosewood. Three pull-out drawers flank each side. Lockable drawers with original locks. Solid aluminum frame with unusual, rounded corners o...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Mid-Century Modern executive desk. Design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture United States. Striking American design from the 1950s. Solid walnut base ...
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Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Desk in Wood Italy 1970s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Palermo, IT
Rectangular desk made entirely of dark wood and enameled cream with plastic stationery compartment on the top. Made in Italy between the late 60s and early 70s.Exceptional for placem...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Plastic, Wood

Mid 20th century carved mahogany Swedish desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century carved mahogany Swedish desk circa 1947. We are pleased to offer this superb quality desk, which is stamped proving that it was part of the swedish royal family's i...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th century English leather top desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century leather top mahogany desk circa 1910. Original red leather writing surface with gold tooling, with obvious signs of use.  Fitted with 3 drawers above the the knee...
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English Georgian 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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