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Period: 20th Century
Bauhaus Beech Writing Desk by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A rare and iconic Bauhaus-era writing desk by Marcel Breuer. This beautifully balanced piece exemplifies Breuer’s mastery of modernist design with its striking blend of warm wood cab...
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Czech 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Midcentury Chromed Steel Italian Trestles After Milo Baughman, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous pair of midcentury trestles fully made in chromed steel. These incredibly stylish trestles were designed in Italy after Milo Baughman during the 1970s. These versatile tres...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

20th Century French Louis XVI Style Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 20th-century French desk embodies the timeless sophistication of the Louis XVI style. Crafted from solid wood with a rich, warm finish, it features clean, linear lines a...
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French Louis XVI 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Teak Secretary Egon Ostergaard 1960s Sweden
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very decorative but also functional secretary or writing table designed by Egon Ostergaard. What is special about the secretary is the pattern in the wood of the roller top and the g...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Torbjorn Afdal executive desk in rosewood Bruksbo Norway 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful executive desk designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, crafted in Norway in the 1960s. This masterwork of Scandinavian design, exemplifies the harmony of functionality and ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

1970s Brutalist Desk Mccarroll & Gillespe Forms+Surfaces Santa Barbara
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1970s Stunning Executive Desk by Billy Joe Mccarroll & David Gillespie Forms + Surfaces Inc Santa Barbara, California. Fabulous Black Formica Top Brutalist Steel co...
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American Brutalist Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Small English Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table / Desk c.1900
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful small English Victorian mahogany writing table. An elegant fitted desk from the earlier part of 1900's. The desk comprises of two drawers, in an asymmetric format with th...
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British Victorian Antique 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Teak & Steel Executive Desk by Friso Kramer & Coen de Vries for EEKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of Dutch mid-century modern design, this executive desk was designed by Friso Kramer and Coen de Vries for EEKA (Eindhovense Eisen- en Kantoorartikelenfabriek) in ...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period library table or writing desk By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 44"W x 30"D x 29.5"H. Recently refinished...
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American Mission Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century French walnut veneer and marquetry dressing table with wooden drawers crest and bronze handles.
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French French Provincial 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Modernist Desk or Writing Table by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist desk or writing table. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with...
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Dutch Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

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

Vintage Industrial Anco Bilt Cast Iron and Oak Drafting Table with Steel Surface
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial drafting table/desk in oak with steel surface, fully adjustable via cast iron hinges, knobs, and brackets manufactured by Anco Bilt of Glendale, New York (ca. 1940s). Surf...
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American Industrial Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cut Steel, Iron

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 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Romeo Rega Chrome, Brass and Glass Dining Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sculptural Art Deco style dining table attributed to Romeo Rega. Curved arch tubular base features brass and chrome striped design with .5 inch thick glass top. A stunning oversized desk...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

French Louis XV Style Leather Top Writing Desk with Matching Desk Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This lovely Drexel vintage writing desk in the French Louis XV style includes a matching Louis XV style chair and displays lovely French Provincial style having curvaceous cabriole l...
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American Louis XV Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Wood

Inlaid Teak Writing Desk from India
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful writing desk, handcrafted in India out of aged teak wood and responsibly sourced animal bone inlay. Late 20th Century (1990-1995). Narrow apron, bottom stretchers in H p...
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Indian Anglo-Indian 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bone, Teak

Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Cherry and Gilt Wood Petite Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style petite writing desk, console table, or tea table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved cherry wood, with gold gilt accents, and orig...
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American Louis XVI Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Desk Writing Table Renaissance w Drawer Oak Barley Twist c. 1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
GORGEOUS 19th Century Antique French Oak Louis XIII Renaissance Revival Desk or Writing Table with Full Length Drawer, Barley Twist Legs, Stretcher, Lunette Carved Beveled Edge Top a...
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French Renaissance Revival Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Executive Desk with Floating Top in Teak Near Mint Condition, Denmark 1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very beautiful designed executive desks In the style of Gunni Omann's Model 75 and Kai Kristiansen's Model 60. Classic Made of solid and veneered teak. The desk features a desk top t...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Large Italian Marble Travertine Dining Table, Desk, Polished & Chip Carved Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in Italy in the 1970s, a large dining table or desk made entirely of travertine marble. The top is a large single slab of polished travertine, with a warm and pleasing natural g...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Travertine

1954 Coen de Vries Desk in Birch with Ebony Base, Red Drawer and Formica Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great little writing desk in birch wood with ebony x-base, red drawer and Formica top. Coen de Vries is one of the Dutch pioneers of industrial des...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Birch, Ebony

Expandable Desk by Pamio, Toso & Massari for Stilwood, Italy, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A remarkable example of Italian ingenuity, this expandable desk from the 1970s was designed by Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso & Noti Massari for Stilwood. ...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

French Louis XV Satinwood and Mahogany Bureau Plat Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French Louis XV style writing desk or bureau plat desk with stunning diamond marquetry on drawers. Lovely versatile medium size, stunning bronze figural female bust mounts o...
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American Louis XV Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Svend Aage Madsen desk with drawers produced by Sigurd Hansen, Denmark, 1958
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A small desk with two drawers in ash wood and Formica, Danish production, designed by Svend Aage Madsen and produced by Sigurd Hansen, 1958. Despite its compact size, this desk refl...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Ash

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts trestle library table or writing desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 48"W x 30"D x 29"H. Professionally res...
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American Arts and Crafts Antique 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Dining Table Desk Conference Table, Leather, Chrome
Located in Miami, FL
Great leather top table with chrome base. Leather has a green brown color with a rich patina. Please see pictures. High-quality. Ready for a new home.
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Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

French Louis XVI Style Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XVI style desk of mahogany, finished with a Museum quality French polish. The contours of the writing table are covered with gilt brass trims while Pearl trims adorn the...
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Louis XVI Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French Louis XV Kingwood Bureau Plat Leather Top Desk With Mounted Bronze Ormolu
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Louis XV style writing desk or bureau plat desk France, Circa 1940s Gorgeous kingwood, with bronze trim and ornate ormolu mounts, and embossed green leather t...
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French Louis XV Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Lacquered Neoclassical Style Desk or Library Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke library table or desk crafted in the neoclassical taste by John Hall Designs, Los Angeles, CA. The desk is constructed from beech and features an intentionally weathered, dis...
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American Neoclassical 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech

Boomerang Shaped Desk, Shop Counter, 1950s by Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Custom made handcrafted shop counter or desk in a boomerang line with vertical slats at the front which emphasizes the curve of the arch even more, on the inside one side with 3 slid...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-20th Century Small Desk, Italy
Located in New York, NY
A compact desk from 1950s Italy, featuring three drawers with round brass handles. The rectangular tabletop is bordered on three sides by a low raised edge and rests on forked legs c...
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Italian 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the stunning Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, a must-have addition to any luxury office space. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, this desk features a...
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Swiss Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with slant front writing desk or secretary desk By Henkel Harris USA, 1991 Carved solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware. ...
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American Georgian 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

Baker Furniture Egyptian Revival Rosewood Leather Top Executive Bureau Plat Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Egyptian Revival, Neoclassical, or Empire style executive writing desk or bureau plat desk By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Rosewood, with embossed leather top...
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American Egyptian Revival 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Modernist “JH 810” desk by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing, oversized “JH 810” desk by Hans J. Wegner, made from mahogany with steel legs and handle drawers. Rare, large model.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Teak Desk from Asko Finland, 1960s
By Asko
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare desk from the finnish manufacturer Asko. A minimalist design that is particularly impressive with its straight lines. The rectangular table top is veneered in teak. The si...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Desk by Nanna Ditzel by cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Iconic desk designed by Nanna Ditzel. Produced in Denmark by cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen. Made from warm teak wood with contrasting solid oak on the inside of the drawers. Nice wood...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Italian Antique Rustic Table Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very charming and elegant Italian table or desk writing table with stylish carved legs, wood and central drawer. Ideal in any room as a small stand alone corner desk as well as next ...
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Italian Rustic 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1980s Maitland Smith Neoclassical Style Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful vintage 1980s neoclassical style writing desk by Lineage Home Furnishings (a line within the Maitland Smith brand) expertly crafted out of wood, leather, iron and brass. ...
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Philippine Neoclassical Revival 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Small Desk in Walnut and Laminate with Drawers Gio Ponti 1950s with Authentic
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rare small desk made by Schiroli and designed by Gio Ponti in the 1950s, in Walnut wood and wood-colored laminate top, has some restorations in the top well executed, we have the ex...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1960s Hans Wegner Desk, steel legs and frame, oak top and drawers
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner Desk with chromed steel legs and frame, oak top and drawer cabinets. Front with six drawers and two pull-out leaves. Made by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, 1960–1970's. H....
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Industrial Jean Prouvé Style One Seat School Desk
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Vintage Industrial school desk. In the style of Jean Prouvé Striking French design from the 1950s /60s. Green lacquered met...
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French Industrial Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Ebonized and Gilded Chinoiserie Karges Leather Top Writing Executuve Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb French Louis XV style Chinoiserie desk by the country's finest furniture manufacturer Karges. Karges of Evansville, Indiana has always made the best furniture our co...
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American Louis XV Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Lifetime Furniture 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 By Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1900 Beautiful quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardw...
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American Arts and Crafts Antique 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Jacques Adnet, Art Deco Modernist Desk and Chair, Lacquered Wood, Opaline Glass
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Exceptional semi-circular Art Deco desk by Jacques Adnet. Made of black lacquered wood, featuring a rounded-cut top with an inset black opaline desktop. It rests on two cabinets wit...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Opaline Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Rosewood

Round Black Pedestal Dining Table, Sweden 1920
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early Swedish 20th Century Pedestal Dining Table in Black Paint. This round table has beautiful Gustavian ribbed details with a border going around the table edge.
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Swedish Gustavian 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Sligh Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Green Lacquered Leather Top Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Sligh Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Green lacquered cherry wood, with embossed leather top, and original brass hardware. ...
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American French Provincial Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French 1970’s designer desk
Located in London, GB
A chrome and metal French designer 1979’s desk by Roneo, Paris.
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French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Louis XVI French Antique Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XVI style writing desk made of solid wood construction; primarily cherry wood. It has been finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. The top features a g...
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French Louis XVI Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Svend Aage Madsen Bow Front Desk in Teak for HP Hansen, Denmark Circa 1960's
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a beautifully curved front teak desk designed by Sven Aage Madsen. Incrediably elegant, this desk features beautiful tapered exoskeleton legs in Afromosia (African teak). Dra...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Boomerang Desk by Maurice Calka
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Iconic fiberglass Boomerang desk designed by Maurice Calka for EDITION LELEU DESHAYS Published in Xavier De Jarcy's book "Maurice Calka Le Sculpteur Du Design" page 222.
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French Futurist Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Bernhardt Pedersen Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Roll Top Desk
Located in Plainview, NY
A rare Bernhardt Pedersen & Son Danish Mid Century Modern roll top writing desk crafted from beautifully grained rosewood, the desk emanates a warm and inviting aura, drawing attenti...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Art Deco Robin's Egg Blue Lacquer & Brushed Aluminum Desk by Donald Deskey
Located in New York, NY
Introduce a piece of design history into your office or home with this stunning Art Deco Streamlined Desk, designed by the famed American designer Donald Deskey circa 1930. This rema...
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American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

1960s John Stuart French Provincial Style Console Sofa Table or Desk
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Midcentury French Provincial style console sofa table by John Stuart. Base features a white painted finish with curved cabriole legs and one single drawer. Top is stained wood. Table could also be used as a long desk.
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Anthroposophical Desk Designed By Felix Kayser, Hand Crafted Ash Wood, ca. 1930
By Felix Kayser, Schiller Möbel
Located in Berlin, DE
Anthroposophical desk model K 1290 ('ladies' desk), designed by Felix Kayser and probably manufactured by Schiller-Möbel, ca. 1930
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German Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tan Leather Top Faux Bamboo 56" Wide Desk Drexel MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tan Leather Top Faux Bamboo 56" Wide Desk Drexel MINT!
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Double Pedestal Executive Desk, Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern "Taliesin" writing desk By Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon USA, 1950s Gorgeous mahogany, with iconic carved geometric Talie...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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