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Period: 20th Century
Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Oak, Beech, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant writing desk, designed in the Art Deco style, comes from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century. Made of blockboard veneered with oak and solid beech, it...
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Deco 1930s Wood Brass Writing Table
Located in Munich, DE
This elegant writing table has been handcrafted in France in the 1940's. The table features three different kind of wood and forged brass rings. The table top and the two drawers are...
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European Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
French, Painted, Leather Top Desk Circa 1920
Located in Southampton, GB
Pretty, French Painted Desk with Leather Top.
One long dummy drawer to centre, with two working either side.
Wear to leather commensurate with age.
France, circa 1920.
Height: 76....
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French Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Impressive French Art Deco Desk with Secretary Table
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco desk with pull-out secretary table. Having beautiful Deco lines and brass hardware. All the locks work making this a functiona...
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Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Wooden Brutalist Desk in Solid Oak, Made in France, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This desk is a classic representation of mid-century design, crafted in France during the 1950s. Made from solid oak, it exudes strength and durability. Its minimalist yet impactful design incorporates elements of brutalism, featuring clean lines and geometric shapes. The natural grain of the oak wood adds warmth and character to the piece, while its compact size makes it suitable for smaller spaces. This desk is not only a functional workspace but also a timeless piece of furniture that adds a touch of vintage charm to any room.
Honorable designers from this French era is: Charlotte Perriand...
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French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
French 1940s Leather Top Mahogany Desk
Located in Buchanan, NY
Unusual and handsome mahogany French desk from the 1940s-1950s with a distressed leather top. There is one large central drawer as well as two side drawers on either side and the bac...
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French Neoclassical Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
1930s French Art Deco Desk in Black Lacquer with Nickeled Metal Applications
Located in Ulm, DE
Desk
Piano lacquer, black high gloss
Metal applications, freshly nickel-plated
Non-functional drawers on the back
Original Art Deco, France 1930s
Dimensions:
Width: 130 cm
Height: ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Desk/dining table in solid pine. Prototype from the home of a Danish architect
By Donald Judd
Located in Ystad, SE
This minimalist Danish 1960s Desk/dining table in solid Oregon pine is a Private prototype acquired from the home of a Danish architect.
Being a prototype this is the only table made...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Mengel Limed & Cerused Oak Telephone Bench by Raymond Lowey
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel telephone bench by Raymond Loewy. Comprised of a limed oak case, cerused oak drawer fronts, black iron legs and the original gold upholstery. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The case has been refinished, the drawers reconditioned, and the legs freshly painted. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950-1959.
NOTE: If you love this magnificent Telephone Bench by Raymond Loewy for Mengel we have a matching Secretary Desk or Gentleman’s Chest listed here for sale if it is still available!
RING, RING, RING…. Would someone please answer that phone? Ok, ok, you may not have a landline, but BOY do we have the perfect place for you to sit and relax while you answer that call… WOW!!! This is an AWESOME vintage telephone bench designed by Raymond Loewy for Mengel!! It is comprised of a limed oak veneer case, a limed oak cube or cubby with top drawer that slides both ways with charcoal colored cerused oak drawer fronts on both sides, straight black iron legs, and a fabulous square seat wearing its original gold fabric!!! IT. IS. FANTASTIC!!! And it is beautifully finished all around so it can float in any room of your home. This telephone bench or “gossip bench...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Romweber Spanish Baroque Carved Pine Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Spanish Baroque style writing desk
By Jim Peed for Romweber
USA, Circa 1990s
Carved pine, with original brass hardware. Middl...
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American Baroque 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Executive Monumental Rosewood with Polished Steel Platner Insp. Desk with, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful midcentury desk with rosewood top. The wood is in excellent condition. The bases are made of steel and add a very modern look.
Same era as: Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouve...
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Unknown Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Dutch Design Desk, Netherlands, 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dutch Design Desk, made in the Netherlands 1960's. In the style of Pierre Guariche designs. Laminated white top on black s...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vittorio Introini Rare Sculptural Fiberglass Desk for Saporiti Italy
Located in Padova, IT
This sculptural free-standing desk was designed by the Italian designer Vittorio Introini. Due to its all-white design and the distinct shapes, this desk has a strong sculptural look...
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Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
Monumental Rosenthal Table 'Talete' by Regondi & Ghianda
By Rosenthal
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare Talete dining table designed by Gabriele Regondi & Pierluigi Ghianda for Rosenthal.
Steel wire grid reinforced black safety glass top on solid dark stained ash frame.
The glass ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stained Glass, Ash
Console Table in the Style of Emmanuel Pontremoli "Kerylos", circa 1970, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Console table in the style of Emmanuel Pontremoli "Kerylos".
Tripod console table.
Greek model.
Beech wood
Circa 1970, France.
Very good vinta...
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French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
Fine French 1930s Dining / Writing Table by Dudouyt
Located in Long Island City, NY
Charles Dudouyt: A Fine French Art Deco stained oak pedestal dining / writing table / desk.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Stickley Brothers American Colonial Maple Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique American Colonial style maple writing desk
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 38"W x 21"D x 34.63"H.
Professionally refinished....
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American American Colonial 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Louis XV Style, Ormolu-Mounted, Bronze Dore, Bureau Plat, Writing Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Louis XV Style, Ormolu-Mounted, Bronze Dore, Bureau Plat, Writing Desk!
Louis XV Style, Ormolu-Mounted, Bronze Dore, Bureau Plat, Writing Desk!
Plat, Writing Desk, Louis X...
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French Louis XV 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Executive partner desk in rosewood by Florence Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Florence Knoll’s Executive Partner Desk, designed in 1961, is a hallmark of mid-century modern office furniture, combining functionality with minimalist elegance. This iconic desk fe...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Nordiska Kompaniet, desk in beech from Hotel Knaust, Sweden 1931.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk in beech from Hotel Knaust by Nordiska Kompaniet / NK, Sweden 1931.
With brass details and signed with NK badge and tracking number (easy to see who ordered the furniture and w...
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Swedish Empire Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech
Desk By Silvio Berrone from the Bialetti building, Omegna, Italy 1955
Located in Brussels, BE
Desk By Silvio Berrone from the Bialetti building, Omegna, Italy 1955
This writing desk is designed by Silvio Berrone for the Bialetti headquarters in Omegna, the renowned producer ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Secretary Desk ‘Entremanos’ by Spanish Artist Andrés Nagel for Akaba, 1988 Spain
Located in Zagreb, HR
Postmodern anthropomorphic form secretary desk 'Entremanos' made of cut steel and wood
Stunning avant-garde sculptural surrealist design by Spanish ...
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Spanish Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Large Group incl. Walnut Desk and Sideboards Made by Ove Lander in 1947
By Ove Larsen
Located in London, GB
Group of furniture made to order in 1947 by Ove Lander, Bredgade, Palae, Copenhagen Denmark and a third piece made in 1957 to match the originals pieces. For the avoidance of doubt, ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Palisander Desk with a Three Drawers Unit by Jules Wabbes, Belgium, 1960
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
Black Lacquered and chromed metal parts. Palisander and multiplex.
Designed by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier International.
Three drawers unit.
Each handle are stamped "WABBES".
Belgium, 1960.
Litt.: Het fifties -meubel in Belgïe ( Mil De Koning...
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Belgian Industrial Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very rare form of desk. The desk is inlaid in the Carlton House tradition and features stained veneers and a dark mahogany backdrop with a mirrored back behind spindles. th...
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English Adam Style Antique 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Diplomat Desk Made In Rosewood By Finn Juhl For France & Son From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The Diplomat desk in rosewood, designed by the renowned Danish architect Finn Juhl and manufactured by France & Søn in 1960, represents a striking mix of functionality and aesthetics...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany
Danish Teak and Chrome Hairpin Desk from Danflex
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Midcentury Danish teak and chrome-plated steel hairpin desk by Danflex. Under each leg it's engraved 'Made in Denmark'. Desk measures: 63" wide, 33.5" dee...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Midcentury French Leather Wrapped Writing Table attributed to Jacques Adnet
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury French leather-wrapped writing table / desk attributed to Jacques Adnet (unmarked). Iron base and frame around the wood top are wrapped in cognac leather with contract sti...
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French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
French Art Deco Oak and Steel Writing Table Desk, France, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
A highly unique French Art Deco writing table /desk with stunning geometric form. The rectangular surface is supported by triangular shaped wood bases and connected to the top by tr...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Danish Modernist drop-leaf table/desk by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner can be used both as a work desk and as a dining table. The design is from 1955 and this particular tab...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Baroque-Style Portuguese Rosewood Table
Located in New York, NY
This Baroque-style Portuguese table was constructed in the 20th century. It is a marriage of antique parts. Overall the table is comprised of rosewood with a beautiful, warm tone. Th...
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Portuguese 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Fantastic Gilbert Rohde Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic Gilbert Rohde desk.
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American Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Bronze Putti Di Mare and Glass Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and unusual dining table of patinated bronze and glass. The bronze base depicts a pair of aquatic cherubs, or mermen, with outstretched arms supporting a 3/4" thick piece of ...
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Italian Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Sideboard in Rosewood by Omann Jun, 1950s
By Gunni Omann
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking sideboard in rosewood designed by Gunni Oman for Oman Jun, Denmark in 1960s. Great original condition.
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Large Italian Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi
Located in Red Lion, PA
This stunning and impressive Italian executive desk is one of the masterpieces of the Italian designer Vittorio Dassi, a model type produced in Italy in the 1950s and specifically de...
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Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk w/ Woven Wicker Front by Sligh Lowry
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1960s Danish modern style teak writing desk with woven wicker front and dark stained carved teak drawer pulls. The desk features 6 pull out drawers.
Branded: Sligh Lowry.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Eye Catching Black Laquer & Reddish Faux Tortoise Brass Inlaid Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous and unusual writing desk having an eye pleasing mix of black laquer with reddish faux tortoise decoration and beautiful brass inlay.
Apron 26”
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Italian Louis XVI Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Modernist Teak Rollup Secretary Desk by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
Modernist Italian 1960s teak compact rollup secretary desk by Fratelli Proserpio. Writing surface pulls out for ease of use, two trays inside the top. Very good vintage condition, un...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1960s Mid Century Rosewood And Chrome Desk By Florence Knoll
Located in London, GB
A rare 1960s Florence Knoll desk crafted in exquisite Rosewood. A true collector's piece, this iconic desk epitomises the clean lines, functional elegance, and superior craftsmanship...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
U-Shape Burdick Desk for Herman Miller with Floating Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage U-shaped desk designed by Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller. This enormous desk has three separate surface tops: 84"x 44" glass top, a round onyx top, and a dark granite Geig...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Onyx, Granite, Aluminum
Hollywood Regency Lucite and Glass Desk Circa 1930's
Located in Norwalk, CT
This elegant coffee table brings one back to the golden era of Hollywood style in the early 20th century. Crafted from beautifully crafted lucite, this glass top table exudes class a...
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American Hollywood Regency 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Table Swedish Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian style Desk/Table. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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Swedish Gustavian Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Stylish Tubular Steel Executive Desk
Located in Athens, Attiki
Stylish design!
Glass-top executive desk on elegant tubular steel structure with 2-sided sliding drawer.
Excellent condition.
Category
Italian Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Farmhouse Dining Table, Vintage Wooden Desk
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Wooden farmhouse table from the 1940s.
Aesthetic, of good size and practical, the table will be perfect in the dining room, in the kitchen or...
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French 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Gianfranco Frattini Mod. 804 Rolltop Desk
Located in Munich, DE
Walnut writing desk model 804 designed in 1961 by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy. Tambour top that hides small drawers and a pull out leather writing surface. Front side with...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rare Mid Century Italian Grissinato Desk In The Style Of Gio Ponti
Located in Westport, CT
Wonderful Modernist fruitwood desk shown with its original grey laminate top which we have covered in a new black glass top above an angular base consisting of two grissinato drawers...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
Santos Rosewood Desk by Erik Riisager Hansen for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a particularly nicely grained Santos Rosewood as, hopefully, the photos show and it's in very good original condition, designed by Erik Riisager Hansen and produced by Haslev...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch & Red Linoleum, Artek 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare Mid-Century Modern writing desk in full birch and red linoleum model K81 manufactured by Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas for Artek. The minimalist design of this table which w...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
Walnut Burl Lowboy
Located in Woodbury, CT
Covered in a deeply figured walnut burl, this shaped front lowboy would do equally as well as a dressing table as it would occasional table or console. With its shell carved knees on...
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British Edwardian 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Vintage Classic Midcentury Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Bilateral Desk
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This large, bilateral desk was made in Denmark during the 1960s. It is finished in teak wood in a warm shade of brown. It has a balanced design, where style and functionality go hand...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Jacques Adnet Vanity, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning vanity by French designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame completely wrapped in red leather. Legs taper down to sharp exposed iron and end with brass ball feet. Tops of each leg i...
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French Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron, Brass
Victorian Soapstone Laboratory Writing Desk Bohemian Rustic Farmhouse Steel Fire
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful example of 19th century Laboratory (Institutional, Academia) Furniture. Writing desk with pullout vulcanized surfaced writing board and single drawer.
Estimated weight: ...
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American Industrial Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Soapstone, Brass, Steel
Italian Mid Century Dining Table by Paolo Buffa for Dassi
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
An Italian designed dining table / or could work as a great desk ebonized wood with glass top sculptural legs leading to brass shoes by to Paolo Buffa for Dassi
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Gio Ponti Mahogany Table Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in Queens, NY
Italian 1930s mahogany table desk with geometric form legs with brass sabot feet and a single drawer with a stretcher (GIO PONTI - for the University of Padua)
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Petite Demilune Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Petite Demilune Writing Desk. Item features marble top, green leather pull out writing surface, inlaid al...
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Unknown Louis XV 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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