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Period: 20th Century
Sorrel Ash-Flip Top Trestle Based Writing Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Counter height ash wood flip top desk or writing table finished in sorrel tones with incised back panels. X-shaped collapsible base with foot rail. Slanted top with that flips up to reveal four petite...
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American Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1960s Finn Juhl France & Son Technocrat Desk Model 963 in Teak Made in Denmark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1960's Finn Juhl for France & Son Technocrat Desk Model 963 in Teak. Overall this item is in very good to excellent condition. The wood top is free from any major scratches, stains, or major imperfections. It has aged quite nicely and shows a gorgeous and very subtle patina. The drawers open easily and the metal finish on the legs are intact and clean. The bottom of the desk top from the ground is 26-1/2" but total clearance from the ground is 24-3/4" to the middle support beam. This piece came from a notable modern estate in Boston. It was purchased from Machine Age by the previous owner. The Eames aluminum chair...
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Danish Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Swaged-Leg desk
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
George Nelson desk model 5850 design 1954 for Herman miller special version with black legs one of the inside plastic drawer is missing
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American Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Baker Bleached Walnut Lucite & Brass Pulls 4 Drawer Low Profile Desk Console
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Bleached Walnut Lucite & Brass Pulls 4 drawer low profile desk console writing table. Solid oak drawer design. Completely restored.
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV026 Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk with one drawer, newspaper holder and small cabinet with bar inside. Perfect original conditions, Italy, 1950's.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1950's Compact Surveillant Desk - Atelier Jean Prouve
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Compact Surveillant Desk – Atelier Jean Prouve. Prouvé is one of the most respected French designers of the 21st Century. Prouve regarded himself as an engineer, famously bo...
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French Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

French Louis XV Small Writing Desk With Leather Top Pullout
Located in West Hartford, CT
This French Louis XV petite desk embodies the elegance of 18th-century French craftsmanship. Featuring a stunning marquetry top with finely chased...
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French Louis XV 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Michelle Pigneres 1970s Desk Chrome Smoked Mirrored Table Art Deco Style office
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare desk by designer Michele Pigneres made in the 1970s. This desk is having all the characteristics from his designs such as the drawer pullers, the chrome framing and...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Black Lacquered Model Cambridge Partners Desk by De Coene, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco partners desk Model Cambridge.Design by De Coene.Striking Belgium design from the 1930s. . Original black lacquered solid oak base with original black l...
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Belgian Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Fine Quality Three Piece Faux Bamboo English Leather Top Executive Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful cabinet-made faux bambook desk in the French or Campaign style. The desk features a fine off-white leather top with gold embossing. The desk comes apart in three ...
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French Campaign Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Large french writing table from the 1940s in solid oak
Located in LYON, FR
Large and beautiful solid oak table from the 1940s with spindle legs, used as a desk or display unit, entirely restored in our workshop and offered here in a satin varnished version ...
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French French Provincial Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Ebonized mahogany leather top desk in the manner of Andre Arbus C 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ebonized mahogany leather top desk in the manner of Andre Arbus C 1950. The case trimmed in bronze having two drawers and a new leather top with gilt embossed border resting on taper...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Gorgeous Henredon Scene Two Burled Olive Wood Executive Desk Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Henredon scene two-burled olive wood executive desk. The body of the desk is veneered in burled olive wood with contrasting rosewood veneer accents along the base. The drawe...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Burl

Rosewood and Mahogany Receptionist Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular fully restored and sought-after model #452 'Roll Top' desk was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar and features beautifully grained Rosewood and Ebonized Mahogany, designed and made in the 1960s. Most examples of this design are regular desk height however this example was custom made to be a receptionist desk...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Pietra Serena' Inca' Desk or Dining Room by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper 1978
Located in Almelo, NL
Pietra Serena' Inca' Desk or Dining Room by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, Italy, 1978 The "Inca" range represents an advancement of the previously established "Eros" system, main...
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Italian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquer Double Pedestal Desk and Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk and spindle back chair By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Solid bla...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Inlay Executive Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Pierre Paulin executive desk for Baker. Bird's-eye maple veneers inlaid with dark walnut in the signature motif for the Paulin Collection. Drawers are fitted to give a floating ...
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American Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

French Louis XV Style Leather Top, Bronze, Black Lacquer Writing Desk By Bodart
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a chic French Louis XV style black lacquer writing desk by Jacques Bodart. It is marked and has gilt bronze hardware. It dates to the 1960s. The garnet leather has gilt tool...
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American Louis XV 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

“Leonardo” height adjustable wooden table by A. Castiglioni for Zanotta , 1970
Located in Padova, IT
Achille Castiglioni, son of the sculptor Giannino and Livia Bolla, he graduated from the Milan Polytechnic in 1944; after graduating he worked in the studio of the older brothers Liv...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Studio Craft East Indian Satinwood Desk by Gregg Lipton
Located in Hanover, MA
Spectacular tour de force art deco style desk custom made by Cumberland, Maine studio furniture maker, Gregg Lipton. Inspired by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann’s Soussa desk. Executed with...
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American Art Deco 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Revival Queen Anne Walnut Writing Side Occasional Table Desk C1950
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Vintage Antique Revival Fine Quality Queen Anne Walnut Oyster Veneer Writing Side Table / Desk / Occasional Table (Circa 1950) Discover this exquisite writing side table, showcasing...
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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Steel Chromed and glass desk by Mirto Zocca for Tisettanta Halifax , 1980s
Located in Padova, IT
Conditions: wear consistent with age and use. You are what you do. When it comes to Mirto Zocca (Zurich, 1959), the saying is perfect. He was not “born” a designer, but after finis...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Wade Beam For Brueton "Ponte" Credenza in High-Gloss Blue/Gray
Located in Dallas, TX
Newly restored "Ponte" credenza by Wade Beam for Brueton. This exquisite piece is refinished in a high-gloss blue/gray lacquer with chrome trim, embodying the timeless elegance and s...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

English Arts & Crafts Aesthetic Movement Elm Wood Desk with Contrasting Inlay
Located in Queens, NY
English Arts & Crafts (Aesthetic Movement) double pedestal table elm and burl wood desk with a canted corner top having multi-wood inlay and a green & brown leather writing surface. ...
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British Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl, Elm, Leather

Art Nouveau Double Sided Walnut and Rosewood Desk by Lajos Kozma, 1930
Located in Rome, IT
This rare large double sided desk was designed by Lajos (Ludwig) Kozma, who had an unprecedented influence on the European design through his drawings, buildings and furniture. Th...
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European Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Imperial Furniture Grand Rapids Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table In the manner of Stickley Brothers By Imperial Furniture Co. USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak...
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American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Montalcini & Pagano desk for Cartiere Giacomo Bosso, Italy 1920s
Located in London, GB
Giuseppe Pagano (1896-1945) and Gino Levi Montalcini (1902-1974) designed this exquisite desk in the 1920s as part of a commissioned project for the Gualino offices in Turin. The project received much critical acclaim; it was regarded as one of the purist expressions of the rationalist movement, and of such historic architectural importance that it dominated an entire issue of Gio Ponti’s Domus...
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Italian Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Tubular Steel Desk RA 44 by Mauser Werke 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Tubular steel desk RA 44, designed and produced by Mauser Werke/Germany in the 1950s. A chromed tubular steel construction with 2 drawers made of painted sheet steel on each side. T...
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German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

A.R.P. Writing Desk Edition Minvielle France, 1955
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare and collectible desk designed by A.R.P. (Atelier de Recherches Plastiques) and manufactured by Minvielle, France 1955. Studio A.R.P. was an association between three talented de...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Rustic Solid Teak Desk / Table, France 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Rustic desk / table in very good original condition. This desk / Table is made from rustic solid teak wood which has a stunning woodgrain and patina. The sides are connected to the top with beautiful joints. Its reduced shape creates a raw simplicity. It is minimalist and pure, avoiding any non-sense and almost has Japanese design character. We offer a variety of insured shipping services, ask us for the possibilities and competitive pricing. If you have any questions about our shipping options or this item please feel free to contact us. The style reminds of the French designers Pierre Chapo...
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French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Italian mid-century modern black metal laminate desk Arco BBPR Olivetti, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern black metal laminate desk Arco BBPR Olivetti, 1960s Desk or dining table mod. Arco rectangular. The top is in dark wood effect laminate with shaped profile...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Danish Teak and Oak Wood Writing Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
Desk in veneered teak and solid oak. Four drawers on the left side, lockable drawer in the middle. Some traces of wear in the form of scratches and marks. Key included.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller Desk
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Distinctive and functional, this furniture system with a unique character was available in preconfigured options or could be customized using flexible modular components to create L,...
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American Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Varnished teak desk, Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967)
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Jeanneret (1896 – 1967) was a Swiss architect and designer. He studied at the École des beaux-arts in Geneva before joining his cousin, Le Corbusier, in 1925 for numerous proj...
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Indian Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Pair of Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk with Two Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A charming early 20th century Spanish pine farm table with four legs and back side trestle and a wonderfully well-worn finish from a century of use. Height from to the drawers : ...
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Spanish Spanish Colonial 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Danish Teak Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish made mid-century modern desk in teak wood grain. Four drawers and finished back. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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

Wonderful minimalistic italien prototype desk
Located in Munich, DE
Great italien prototype desk from an architects estate full of wonderful mid century design and prototypes. we are very happy to offer this iconic italien desk , that has an breathta...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Asian Oriental japaneese Burned Bamboo Hand Painted Decorated Desk Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique Asian Oriental Chinese burned bamboo hand painted decorated desk writing table.
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Japanese Chinoiserie 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Early 20th Century Industrial Oak Library Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This early 20th century, quarter sawn oak desk manufactured by The Gunn Furniture Company is a a flexible industrial piece with rich history that can be used as a desk, work table, d...
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American Industrial 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco White Paint Decorated Oak Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 30 1/2 in W: 73 1/4 in D: 37 1/2 in This striking French Art Deco desk is a refined example of early 20th-century European design, blending timeless functionality ...
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French Art Deco 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Leather Top Writing Desk with Faux Bamboo Legs by Mastercraft
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic two-drawer writing desk with a tooled black leather top on a burled walnut case over faux bamboo brass legs. Signed Mastercraft Furniture Co. in a drawer.
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Spanish Antique Small Wooden Desk w/Unique Carved "Trunk" Appearance from Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish smaller-sized wood desk, with a trunk-like appearance from front, from the early 20th century. This antique desk from Spain features ...
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Spanish 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Studio BBPR for Olivetti "Spazio" Desk with an Olive Felt Top, Italy, 1960's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti "Spazio" Desk with an Olive Felt Top, Italy, 1960's Designed in the 1960's by the Italian architecture collective Studio BBPR, this desk is a compact but di...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

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

Antique Country French Double-Faced Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Double-Faced Desk was crafted by master artisans creating a superlative choice for any office! Finished on all four sides, it can be placed anywhere in the ro...
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French Louis XIV 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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 Desk In The Giuseppe Maggiolini Style - 20th Century
Located in RUEIL-MALMAISON, FR
Desk in precious wood and finely executed marquetry, inspired by the work of Giuseppe Maggiolini (1738-1814), a cabinetmaker renowned for his detailed neoclassical marquetry. Desk i...
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Italian Directoire 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Borge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Dining Table in Teak for Soborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Danish Modernism free-standing office desk or dining table by Borge Morgensen, made of fined teak top and beech frame, fitted with drop-leaves on ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Desk, 1950s Chandigargh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular pigeonhole desk by Pierre Jeanneret. Made for the Chandigarh project. Used in the administrative buildings in Chindigargh, Sector 1. Angular leg and bookcase back. The word - OFFICE - stenciled on years ago designating it to one of the buildings. One of the most iconic pieces of modern design. Dark green leather top. Single pull out drawer on front left. Looks stunning from every angle. Great piece to float in a room. Desk in excellent vintage condition. Last 5 images are the original photos - pre-restoration. Armrest clearance is 26". Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...
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Indian Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Teak

Italian Industrial Metal and Wood Desk with Drawers, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian industrial metal and wood desk with drawers, 1970s Wooden desk with metal frame, with satin finish, top with 45 degree cut corners and s...
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Italian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Gae Aulenti for Zanotta "Gaetano" Writing Table, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Gaetano work table by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta with original glass top supported by two folding trestles in black and red enamelled metal. Timeless object. With its dry and essential ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Freestanding Czech Art Deco Chrome Writing Desk H - 178 by Jindrich Halabala
Located in Wien, AT
Rare model from UP Zavody and even then the most expensive desk from the entire production. Craftsmanship to perfection and a distinctive Caucasian walnut veneer make the H-178 a tot...
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Czech Art Deco 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Modern Chrome and Black Oak Adjustable Dining Table or Writing Desk
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Modern chrome and black oak adjustable dining table or writing desk Size: 90 x 150 + 2 x 60 = 90 x 270 cm.
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Italian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Bespoke Long Writing Table, High Gloss Lacquered Walnut Veneer, 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Hand crafted long writing table manufactured in Italy, c. 1960.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Italian Writing Desk or Dressing Table
Located in London, Park Royal
A charming, hand-painted, Louis XV style, Italian writing desk or dressing table from the early 20th century depicting floral motifs with Rococo flourishes and gilded highlighting.
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Italian Louis XV 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Wall-Mounted Writing Desk or Catch All
Located in New York, NY
Highly functional and stylish piece. Perfect solution to the modern clutter dilemma, the desk features three color coded letter dividers to the right with a single storage slot to th...
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American Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Early production Florence Knoll Desk, Classic Modernist design, Knoll New York
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early production walnut and rosewood desk designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll ,features richly grained walnut top rosewood frame, pencil drawer and file drawer. Retains early Knoll ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Kittinger, English Regency, Campaign Desk, Rosewood, Satinwood, Brass, USA 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Kittinger, English Regency, Campaign Desk, Rosewood, Satinwood, Brass, USA 1950s Regency campaign desk designed and produced by Kittinger in the United States, circa 1950s. This des...
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American Regency Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

"Bisanzio" Desk by Hiroyuki Toyoda for Simon International, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Bisanzio desk by Hiroyuki Toyoda for Simon Gavina. Large black leather covered top, supported by chrome frame and solid brass connection details.      
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Italian Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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