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Period: 20th Century
Rare Fiberglass Directors Desk by Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl, 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful Space Age directors desk, in very good condition.
Designed by by Ernest Igl in the 1970s.
Manufactured by Wilhelm Werndl, Germany.
The body of this desk is entirely made of molded fiberglass and lacquered in a white color.
The carved wood drawers...
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German Space Age 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Aldo Tura Italian Brown Parchment Veneer Desk
By Aldo Tura
Located in Queens, NY
Italian 1940/1950s brown parchment veneer desk with brass trimmed edge and 4 drawers supported on 2 rectangular pedestals with a vanity panel. (ALDO TU...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
George Nelson "Dry Erase" Desk with Return
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Newly laminated Formica top with dry erase laminate. Very cool, dry/erase surface for your work desk. Extr...
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American Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Fine Arts Furniture Co. Elegant Mahogany Three Drawer Writing Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and modern mahogany three drawer writing table from Fine Arts Furniture, Grand Rapids MI, a venerable name in Grand Rapids furniture...
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American 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Lounger and ottoman "Alta" by Oscar Niemeyer / Authentic
Located in Zürich, CH
Sculptural qualities define these objects. A vivid dynamic between the different volumes and surfaces, showing different qualities from different angles. Their expressive form offers...
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Brazilian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1950s Danish Sawhorse Minimalist Desk or Dining Table 1950s Danish Desk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
1950s Danish Sawhorse Minimalist Desk or Dining Table
1950s Danish Sawhorse Minimalist Desk or Table based on a design by Bengt Johan Gulberg
A attractive and useful classic desig...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
20th Century French Kingwood and Ormolu Bureau Plat
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare example of a French Louis XV style bureau plat with fitted cabinet back. A handsome piece that has fine quality, bold brass mounts and is of exceptional quality.
France, Circa...
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French Louis XV Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Maison Dominique Domin, Genevriére Art Deco Veneer Writing Desk or Vanity Table
Located in Firenze, IT
Exceptionally rare executive corner writing desk or vanity table branded Dominique, Paris.
This beyond beautiful Art Deco period French writing table by Maison Dominique was designed by the French duo André Domin (1883-1962) & Marcel Genevrière (1885-1967), better known as Dominique.
Entirely veneered in precious woods, showing inlaid angular parquetry on top- boasts two capacious cabinets with doors flanking a large knee-hole area, an open shelf unit on the left side for plenty of storage space, furthermore the niches that open on the apron offer more space for documents, books or magazines storage.
The stunning design of this vintage desk is enriched by an additional removable compartment placed on the desk top, this two doors shelf unit opens to reveal a letterbox or glove compartment and can also serve as a convenient shelf or support surface thanks to its wide triangular shaped top.
This stunning corner executive desk...
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French Art Deco 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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
Jens Risom Midcentury Walnut and Formica Top Writing Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom midcentury Walnut and Formica top writing desk
This desk measures: 72 wide x 35.25 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches
All pieces of furniture ca...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Walnut
Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty , Sign: G. Keller Orfevre, 22 rue Joubert
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
The set includes, armchair, desk and desk accessories. It is from the first era.
Bibliography: Revue de l’Art N°185 – March 2014, p. 23.
Founded in 1857 by Gustave Keller, the Keller...
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French Art Nouveau 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Very rare Børge Mogensen Desk 1940s for FDB Møbler
Located in Handewitt, DE
Very rare Børge Mogensen desk / library table in teak and beech. Designed in 1940s and produced by FDB Møbler Denmark. Desk plate and end of legs i...
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Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Brass Desk with Leather Top
Located in East Hampton, NY
Chic brass bureau plat style desk with red leather insert..... it has been stripped of it's lacquer and polished.... light wear to leather top as shown in...
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Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Salterini Atr. Wrought Iron Wrap Around Vanity Dressing Table Glass Shelves Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Glass measures 3/8'' in thickness.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Hans Wegner Dining Table Model AT-318 by Andreas Tuck in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare dining table or desk model AT-318 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Andreas Tuck in Denmark.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Restored Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk W/ Side Shelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Finished in rattan and mahogany, this Mid-Century era desk has an attached single drawer for storage and two-tier side shelf built in for further storage.
...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Vintage French Art Deco Walnut Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning blend of mid-century Italian elegance and Art Deco geometry, this mid-century walnut desk features rich bookmatched veneer, curvaceous lines, and period-appropriate detail...
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Unknown Art Deco 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Wood Foldable 6M Desk and Chair, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wood foldable 6M desk and chair, Italy, 1960s
Measures: Chair : 55 x 50 x 36cm
Seat height : 40cm.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Wrapped Rattan Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal writing desk. Chic wrapped rattan frame with inset woven rattan panels. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Philippine 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan
English Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
20th century English Georgian style mahogany kneehole partner's desk with 3 sections and burgundy leather top.
Category
English Georgian 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Cavalletto Dining or Working Table by Franco Albini for Poggi
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cavalletto or TL2 dining or working table designed in 1950 by italian architect Franco Albini, old Poggi edition. Wood construction with beveled edges tabletop and crossed legs with ...
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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
Minimalist Desk Produced by Sormani c1960
By Sormani
Located in London, GB
Minimalist Desk designed by the architect Antonello Mosca.
Produced by Sormani in the 1960s
Support base in white painted metal.
Top with suspended chest of drawers
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk Lacquered in Red
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic Campaign style desk manufactured by Sligh of Holland/Grand Rapids, Michigan. Restored, consist of five drawers with recessed brass pulls. Inlaid leather top with elegant embossed gold design and brass legs. Brass bound corners and Campaign pulls...
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American Campaign Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Writing Desk in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, pine, France, 1960s
This writing desk of French origin has a splendid construction that epitomizes a simplistic, natural and timeless aesthetic. The design is charact...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Mid-century modern writing desk
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Mid-century modern writing desk in original vintage condition with signs of use.
Category
Hungarian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
20th Century Louis Phillippe Writing Desk
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful and elegant Louis Philippe writing desk in a burl mahogany wood with leather and bronze mounted design details. The desk feature ...
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French Louis Philippe Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Chrome Trestles Desk, 1970s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-Century Chrome Trestles Desk, 1970s
Minimalist - table desk - Vintage furniture
Measures : 140x70cm H:74cm
Materials : Chrome - Glass
Light signs of oxidation on the trestles.
Category
Minimalist 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Desk in Mahogany and Brass by Josef Frank, 1950's
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Desk in Mahogany and Brass by Josef Frank, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Mahogany and brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare desk model 590
Produced by Svenskt Tenn ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Writing Desk for Winchendon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern writing desk by Paul McCobb features a wonderful maple finish with unique brass drawer pulls. Tapered legs and spacious four drawer design make this a stylish...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Post Modern artistic funky Painted 2 Drawer narrow Desk or console table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Post Modern artistic funky painted yellow orange green splatters with 2 drawers wood narrow desk or console table. Would make a great entry way or hallway table. Beautifu...
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American Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Country French Desk, Leather Top with Gilded Embossed Border. Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Country French Desk or Writing Table with a most unusual curved side. The bottom of the Antique French Desk is for the most part al...
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French Country Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Oval Lacquered Vanity Dressing Table or Desk with a Leather Panel
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage oval lacquered vanity dressing table or desk with a leather panel
Offered for sale is a vintage custom made gloss black lacquer oval vanity dressing table or writing table...
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American Hollywood Regency 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
‘Acanto’ Dining Table by Enzo Mari for Zanotta
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Sculptural dining table model 'Acanto' by Enzo Mari (Novara 1932 - Milan 2020) for Zanotta, Italy 1990. The design immediately catches the eye due to the asymmetrical sculptural base...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Stylize your room with this impressive writing desk. This unusual desk takes its inspiration from Art Deco design. It has a curved design that gives it a distinctive appeal and a lar...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gilt and Leather Pedestal Desks in the Regency Manner
Located in London, GB
Fine Pair of Antique Pedestal Desks in the Regency Manner
Constructed in goncalo alves, with gilt bronze mounts and giltwood highlights, of freestanding form, with very gentle inver...
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British Regency 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Small Work Table wit Mirror Inside, Italy, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Realized by an italian manufacture in the early 20th century, in style 19th century.
Height with open mirror: 101.5 cm.
Good overall condition ecept for signs of time and minor los...
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Italian 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Desk Made In Teak Designed With A Floating TableTop From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a nice example of Danish design from the 1960s, made of teak wood. One of the most notable features of this desk is the floating tabletop, which creates an airy and ligh...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted & Marquetry Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV Style gilt bronze-mounted, Mahogany and Tulipwood Marquetry Side Cabinet/Secretaire in the style of François Linke (1855-1946). The slender s...
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French Louis XV Antique 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Swedish Art Nouveau Style Oak Writing Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
Kidney-shaped oak writing desk with double chest of drawers with 8 drawers on each side. Wrought iron handles. Sides with magazine racks.
Category
Swedish Art Nouveau 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Jules Leleu Double Pedestal Mahogany Art Deco Desk with Gilt Bronze Details
By Jules Leleu
Located in St. Louis, MO
Jules Leleu (1883-1961) double-fronted mahogany and brass desk, circa 1935.
Having two set of four pedestal drawers and a single frieze drawer, accented in gilt bronze. Inset with p...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Machined Aluminum Dining Table with Glass Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Custom-built Modernist dining table with a machined aluminum base. Perfect for the Futurist and Modernist setting. The table would work well as a large desk.
Category
American Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table in Tubular Chrome & Wood by Geraldo Barros, 1970
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this midcentury dining table with chrome tubular base and wood is a showstopper! The wood has been refinished, the metal cleaned up and the overall piece is in excellent condition. The table fits 4-6 people comfortably as shown in the pictures.
This piece has all the fun aspects of a true bold Mid-Century Modern piece -- clean, angular swooping lines that give the piece an almost googie look that is unmistakably Mid-Century Modern.
This table effortlessly flexes into any Mid-Century Modern, modern, Danish modern or contemporary environment. This piece would also look wonderful in a boho chic, chinoiserie, or Hollywood Regency styled home or office as well.
This table was found in a private office in Curitiba (the capital of Parana, a southern state in Brazil) where all the furniture was from Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto.
About the author: Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998) was one of the key players of the Modernist movement in Brazil in the 1950s. Originally a painter close to the European avant-garde and the Pioneer of abstract photography in Brazil in the 1940s (his works are part of the MoMa collection), Geraldo de Barros went to furniture-making in the early 1950s, seeking a more popular artform that would make his work available to a larger audience - which was more or less the IDEA behind the Bauhaus movement. In 1954, he founded the company Unilabor with a Dominican priest and skilled tradesmen. Unilabor was run by its employees and all benefits shared between them, thus becoming the first communitarian business in Modern Brazil history. Unilabor grew quickly to become one of the most important furniture companies in the country, but internal disputes led to the end of the company in 1967.
In 1964, De Barros went on to found in association with Aloísio Bione another furniture design company called Hobjeto. After Unilabor, Hobjeto was a more capitalistic project but without losing his constructive characteristics. Until his retirement in 1989, de Barros designed and projected in-numerous furniture lines in this Industrial manner. He even built a personal workshop in the factory to project and create his last painting series in Formica. The furniture and the paintings are finally created using the same techniques.
Literature:
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Guillerme et Chambron Desk and Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Designer handcrafted oak desk and chair. Chair adjusts to two positions. Desk knobs are wood with ceramic. All legs end on ceramic balls. Chair is 25 W x...
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French Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Pair of Console, Brass Details & Leather Top
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique Pair of Louis XVI style console, with cognac leather top and gold brass and bronze details.
The feet are fluted and finished with golden bronze clogs.
To be placed against...
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French Louis XVI Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Santos Rosewood Desk by Torben Valeur & Henning Jensen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This model of desk by Valeur & Jensen rarely hang around for long and this one in particular has very nicely marked grain. It is in fantastic condition, and ready for your home or w...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Foldable Metal Dining Table Max Sauze, circa 1970
By Max Sauze
Located in Vienna, AT
This fantastic foldable metal construction with a loose smoked glass plate ( thickness 0.8 cm ) was designed by Max Sauze, circa 1970, France. It is great to use as a dining table or...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Impressive Art Deco desk, Poland, ca. 1930.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Impressive Art Deco desk with chair, Poland, ca. 1930.
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: walnut
Dimensions: height 75 cm width 150 cm depth 80 cm
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Polish Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Desk Model 200 by Svend Åge Madsen for Sigurd Hansen, Denmark 1958.
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Writing Desk " Model 200 ” in teak wood with asymmetrical top and two drawers, no keys.
Designer by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansens Møbelfabrik, Danemark 1958.
Designer - S...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Luigi Olivieri , rare modernist desk in walnut and blond maple
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2136
Luigi Olivieri
Rare modernist desk in walnut and blond maple with ground glass top and wooden band. Lacquered drawers with turned maple uprights and two doors on the sides....
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Live Edge French Burl Elm Slab Dining Table, Desk or Work Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This thick 2” slab of 40 year old French Burled Elm was found in the backyard of a famous French furniture maker, who unfortunately closed his doors after 60 years in business. The beauty of the slab speaks for itself, for I cannot think of any words that could accurately describe what Mother Nature created. Whether you use it for a desk, like I have for many years, or a dining table, or ever a kitchen island work table...
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French Country Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm, Burl
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Desk
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak desk.
This piece is in excellent refinished condition with very few signs of age-related wear (see photos).
If you w...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Italian mid century Desk by Dassi
By Dassi
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
This stunning quality crafted vintage Mid-Century modern Italian desk designed by Vittorio Dassi is truly captivating. Made of the finest Mahogany and zebrano, the handcrafted shella...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
Classic Bamboo & Lacquer Campaign Desk With Chair By E. Murio
By E. Murio
Located in Austin, TX
East meets West, Bamboo meets Lacquer. Add a generous helping of mid-century charm to your surroundings with this Bamboo & Lacquer Campaign Desk by Murio. Serve your workspace needs ...
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Philippine Campaign Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Desk with Leather Writing Surface & Pull-Out Extensions
Located in Eindhoven, NL
This elegant early 20th-century Louis XVI-style desk is crafted from rich mahogany and features a gold-tooled leather writing surface, exhibiting minor scratches consistent with age ...
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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Small art deco desk
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Small art deco desk. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech
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
Chest of Drawers Art Deco J.Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Chest of drawers Art Deco. J.Halabala . :)
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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