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Period: 20th Century
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
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
1950's George Nelson X-Leg Extension Dining Table Model 5062
Located in Hanover, MA
Early George Nelson model 5062 X-Leg extension dining table for Herman Miller, 1952.
Table has two 12 inch extension leaves and pull-out metal extension tracks.
Table is 29 inches...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Antique High-Quality Antique C1920 Mahogany Washstand Side Dressing Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique High-Quality Antique C1920 Mahogany Washstand Side Dressing Table. This piece boasts a lovely age, color, and patina, standing out as a rare decorative find. Very attractive line inlays and quality marble top and splash back...
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Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
$1,443 Sale Price
30% Off
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
Vintage Classroom Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage classroom desk and chair that has been beautifully refinished. The chair rests on a swiveling base, and the desktop raises to reveal a l...
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Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$420 Sale Price
30% Off
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
$2,944 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Rosewood Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Writing Table
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a very elegant rosewood writing table by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen c1958. This is a really nice, really well made piece. The piece was originally designed ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful walnut Drexel desk with matte black metal handles. Great piece for any office or bedroom.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - wit...
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North American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$1,120 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Double Faced Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Double Faced desk has captured the essence of the architecture and embellishment of ancient Greece and Rome! Han...
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French Louis XVI 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
"tip igl" Desk & chair, Ernest Igl, Hadi
By Ernest Igl
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare "tip igl" desk with chair from the 1970s by Ernest Igl for Hadi. High-quality frame with dyed through plastic corpus (NOVODUR®️) in green with hinged writing surface and storage compartments underneath, three rotating storage compartments, a magazine rack, a swivel lamp made of white lacquered metal and the very rare green glazed ceramic shell...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Jules Leleu Dining Table / Desk circa 1937
By Jules Leleu
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
Functionalist Desk Czech Bauhaus Tubular Steel, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This functionalist desk, with a construction of bent tubular steel was made in Czech Republic during the 1930s. The original chrome has been polishe...
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Czech Bauhaus 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Burl
1960s Mid Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut executive desk designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s. The desk is amazing and boasts a beautiful walnut frame with a sleek formica top. The de...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Curvaceous Italian Burl Wood Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Italian Burl Wood Desk, Italy, circa 1950s. Elegant curvaceous design with amazing burl wood.
Category
Italian Regency Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Rosewood Writing Desk by Bernhard Pedersen
Located in Toledo, OH
This beautiful Danish rosewood writing desk is complete with 3 drawers and a barrel top that rolls back to expose the desk. The interior has a pull out writing surface. This piece is...
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Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
1960s desk, Arne Vodder
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic freestanding desk from the 1960s by Arne Vodder. High-quality corpus in oak veneer with three drawers, one door, a floating table top and solid wood legs.
Quality Features:
...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,252
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
Classic English Partner Desk/Writing Desk 20th Century, Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic English Partner Desk/Writing Desk 20th Century, Mahogany
Solid mahogany, partially veneered.
Baluster-shaped and grooved/channelled legs ending with brass castors.
Frame bo...
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English 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Large "ARCO" desk for Olivetti by BBPR
By Studio BBPR
Located in Paris, FR
Arco" model desk designed in 1963 by Studio BBPR for Olivetti Arredamenti. BBPR was a partnership set up in Milan in 1932 by architects Gianlugi Banfi, Lodovico Barbiano di Belgiojos...
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Italian Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bakelite
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
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....
Category
American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
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
Materials
Brass
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
Italian Empire Style Elegant Writing Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Introducing this elegant Italian desk dating back to the 20th century. An extremely refined desk, inspired by the Empire style.
Featuring a linear design with black ebonized column ...
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Italian Empire 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Bamboo
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
Vintage Midcentury Modern Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage midcentury desk, made in England and dating from around the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, this is a great size and is a very useful item. There are stunning g...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
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
Materials
Plastic, Wood
late 1940s desk by Gio Ponti in walnut wood
By Gio Ponti
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
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 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
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
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
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Antique 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
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
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
Materials
Lacquer, Parchment Paper
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
Antique Italian Renaissance Executive Desk with Faux Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Renaissance Executive Desk with Faux Leather is the perfect choice for a timeless Old World decor. Hand-carved in walnut, it features a beveled edge all around the n...
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Italian Renaissance Revival 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Materials
Walnut
$18,000
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
Materials
Stainless Steel
Scandinavian Modern Desk by Kurt Olsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant rosewood desk by Kurt Olsen, in a neat size. Sleek, sophisticated lines with rounded angles. Two drawers.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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
Materials
Walnut
$3,826 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Executive Desk by Peter Lovig Nielson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a convertable hutch that folds down, multiple drawers for storage, and rich teak wood, this desk by Peter Lovig Nielson is a Mid-Century Modern gem....
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Danish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
$4,200 Sale Price
30% Off
Original ArtDeco Writing Desk, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Walnut, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Desk dimensions:
Height: 76 cm (29.9 in)
Width: 150 cm (59.1 in)
Depth: 76 cm (29.9 in)
Leg space
Height: 71 cm (28 in)
Width: 54 cm (21.3 in)
This Art Deco writing desk, designed ...
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Clara Executive Desk by Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
'Clara' Executive Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s, features beautifully grained Brazilian Caviona Wood, Aluminum, and signature trestle base with six drawers. Produced in circa 1960s...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
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
Italian 1930's Burl Walnut Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
A very fine Italian 1930's burl walnut writing table or desk, the large rectangular surface is supported by an elegantly curved apron consisting of two large drawers atop robust angl...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Metal Wood Glass Writing Desk Console Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, with beautiful low front side drawer, completed with its elegant black glass top. This table used to be a knittin...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique oak partner desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique oak partner desk with 9 drawers on both sides, 1 of which is a double archive drawer. Dark green gold-edged leather top. De...
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British Edwardian Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$3,288
Pine desk, Mobilier Gal La Plagne, 1960s
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Discover this charming desk from the 1960s, a piece imbued with simplicity and elegance.
The top, cleverly designed in two parts, is joined by dowels and rests on sled-style legs. O...
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French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
$900 / item
Arne Vodder Reverse Boomerang Executive Desk in Teak with Dry Bar
By Arne Vodder
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Arne Vodder
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 61.5″ wide x 43.25″ deep x 29.5″ tall
Condition: In excellent original condition...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
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
Jacques Adnet President Oak Desk, France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
“President” Oak Desk on drawer pedestals and brass plinth, copper handles with original British green leather top, details abound in this piece such as the guest facing end with its ...
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French Art Deco 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Walnut Executive Desk by Wilhelm Renz
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage walnut executive desk by Wilhelm Renz. This was made in Germany, it dates from the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, this has a gorgeous and very practical desi...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Rare Jacobean Style Tapestry Covered Desk on Barley Twist Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Unusual and magnificent trunk shaped desk covered in gorgeous rich tapestry needlepoint and brass nailheads. The top piece opens to reveal a drop down writing surface with red leath...
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English Jacobean Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Tapestry, Oak
RALPH LAUREN SIGNED & STAMPED MADE IN ITALY LEATHER & MAPLE WRiTING TABLE DESK
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, highly collectable, hand made in Italy Leather strapped and Maple writing table or...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Maple
$11,034 Sale Price
20% Off
Frits Henningsen Cabinetmaker Copenhagen, Fine Large Desk 1940s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Fine large desk by the famous danish cabinetmaker and designer Frits Henningsen 1940s. With 3 ddrawers to front. Brass handles. Finest collected mah. wood. Original untouched condit...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.
Measure...
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American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
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