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Period: 20th Century
Vintage Metal Industrial Machinists Height Adjustable Desk or Work Table
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Vintage Industrial Desk or Work Table
A striking vintage engineer's/machinist's desk. The desk features a reclaimed wooden top, which has been waxed and polished for a high-end fini...
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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Dining Table in the Manner of Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco mahogany dining table in the manner of Arbus.
A matching console with a marble top is also available.
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Desk 50s-60s, brown wood, brass and glass
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Italian-made wooden desk with glass top, two drawers and brass feet. Exotic wood.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian modern desk, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Scandinavian desk dating back to 1960, showcasing a minimalist design with straight lines.
On the top, the workspace is covered with leather.
Very good condition.
Do not hesitate ...
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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Desk Made In Rosewood & Legs In Metal, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a classic example of Danish design from the 1960s. Made of beautiful rosewood and with metal legs, it exudes an elegant and timeless style. The desk's combination of war...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
20th Century Empire Style Writing Table or Bureau Plat
Located in Berlin, DE
Writing table or bureau plat in Empire style after Jacob Desmalter.
Solid, ebonized beech, partially carved and hand-painted. Cutted out pedestal on profiled disc feet. Over which ar...
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Empire 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Jacobean Finely Carved Massive Solid Mahogany Partners Desk
By J. Horner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Jacobean Finely Carved Massive Solid Mahogany Partners Desk
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American Jacobean 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Spanish Carved Walnut Wood Trestle-Leg Table w/Forged Iron Stretcher, 8+ Ft Long
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gorgeous Spanish carved-walnut trestle table with iron stretcher from the mid 20th century. This vintage table from Spain features a rectangular shaped top, just over 8 feet in length, raised upon a pair of fluidly-carved trestle legs adorn with carved-diamond accents, wavy-carvings at the underside stretchers, and terminate into volute feet. The lyre-inspired trestles legs are braced with a crossing pair of gracefully curved forged-iron bar stretchers that add lovely visual interest to the underside of the table. The rich walnut has a nice patina. This mid-century Spanish stretcher table...
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Spanish 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini for Knoll, model 80, glass, lacquered wood, lacquered steel, Italy, 1949
Franco Albini’s model 80 desk combines glass, steel and wood which resu...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
1970s Monumental Executive Floating Lucite and Wood Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning lucite desk you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, i...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lucite, Wood
20th English Georgian Oak Two Drawers Lowboy or Desk with Lyre Legs
Located in Miami, FL
20th English Georgian oak two drawers lowboy or desk with lyre legs.
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European Georgian 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Antique Rustic Neogothic Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Rustic Neogothic desk ~ writing table is a sturdy, timeless design made for daily use and enjoyment. Hand-crafted from solid planks of oak, it f...
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Belgian Rustic 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Art Deco French Desk in Macassar with Leather Top Insert
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco French desk in Macassar wood
The desk is made of Macassar wood and newly reupholstered with a strip of brown leather in the middle of its top. Each of the legs has a brass d...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
French Deco Desk with Glass Knobs
Located in IT
Large French Deco desk of excellent quality made of walnut feather in the upper part.
The desk has 20 drawers with glass handles. The locks and keys are original from the Deco period...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
DANISH ARNE VODDER FOR SIBAST MODEL 419 & 223 HARDWOOD LEATHER DESK & ARMCHAiR
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime, super rare and highly collectable, Arne Vodder Model 419 for Sibast, High back, bla...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Italian Walnut Asymmetrical Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive midcentury angled student desk in Italian walnut designed by Bertha Schaefer for M. Singer & Sons (Model 2162 - USA, ca. 1955).
Often co-attributed to Gio Ponti, who also...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Sleek Milo Baughman Style Chrome x Base Desk John Stuart Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman style chrome X base desk retailed by John Stuart-label inside the drawer. The original light lavender enamel shows age-appropriate scuffs, scratches, and sign...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
AT 305 - Desk in teak and oak by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AT 305 - Desk in teak and oak with flaps and three drawers. Flaps add a total of 92 cm extra.
Designed by Hans J. Wegner and made by Andreas Tuck.
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Danish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Veneered Walnut Writing Table
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant Italian design desk from 1930 with seven drawers in excellent condition.
This desk is made entirely of veneered walnut, elegantly finished, as you can see from the details ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Convertible Danish Desk, Dining Table or Partners Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teak top with drawers on either side elevated on ebonized tapered legs. With the legs set at the four corners, it functions as a partners desk or a dining table in the middle of a ro...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak, Wood
French Louis XV Style Marquetry & Gilt Bronze-Mounted Secretary Desk with Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style tulipwood and mahogany marquetry gilt bronze-mounted petit-bureau de dame (secretary). The bombe´ structure surmounted by a pair o...
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French Louis XV Antique 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Nanna Ditzel Desk Produced by Søren Willadsen in Denmark
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk with 3 drawers designed by Nanna Ditzel. Produced by Søren Willadsen in Denmark.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Guanabara Oval Table by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
This rare Oval Guanabara table is a large top of 220 cm made of exotic patchwork marquetry. A technique used by Jorge Zalszupin to create dramatic contrasts of the different grains o...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Concrete
Petit Chrome Brass and Thick Glass Top Dining or Writing Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Small Mid-Century Modern 42 x 30" brass chrome and 3/4" thick glass dining or dinette table in style of Maison Jansen.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Anthroposophical Wooden Desk Attributed to Felix Kayser, Germany, circa 1930
By Felix Kayser
Located in Berlin, DE
Important Anthroposophical wooden desk attributed to Felix Kayser, Germany, circa 1930. From a Private Collection, Berlin.
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German Other Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash
Rosewood Desk by Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros C. 1954, Brazilian Mid-Century
Located in New York, NY
This desk was produced by the pioneer company Unilabor, with components designed by Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998). Its iron structure supports a top and drawers covered with Formica ...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Elegant Vintage Faux Tortoiseshell Oil Drop Lacquer Extension Dining Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
An ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Edwardian Walnut and Marquetry Writing Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Edwardian Walnut and Marquetry Writing Table, early 20th century, the rectangular inset leather top with gallery and writing compartment above a central frieze drawer, on square tape...
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Georgian 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Jules Wabbes Early Versatile Free-Standing Corner Desk in Wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, two-part corner writing desk, teak, coated steel, wengé, chrome, Belgium, 1960s
This exceptional free-standing corner desk was crafted by the renowned designer Jules W...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Expandable Oval Dining Table with 3 Leaves
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Expandable Oval Dining Table with 3 Leaves
The Mid Century Modern expandable oval dining table includes 3 leaves that ...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk /Writing Table by Jacques Adnet 1940
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important French mid-century 1940's desk or writing table by Jacques Adnet symbolizing the iconic Modern Neoclassical nature of French 1940's design. This elegant, sober tab...
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French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
1960's Danish Modern Rosewood Desk
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1960's Mid-century Modern rosewood desk for sale. It has been professionally refinished, and looks stunning. The chrome base has been polished and is also in excellent top shape. It has a clean design with three drawers and chrome knobs...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Large Jens Risom Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Large vintage Jens Risom solid walnut desk. Has a single pull-out drawer. Desk has a glass top. Great for an office or home.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Italian mid-century modern wooden and black metal desk with three drawers, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wooden and black metal desk with three drawers, 1960s
Wooden desk with drawers. The top is rectangular, under the top on the right are three drawers with e...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Diminutive Leather Top Desk with Pull-Out Sides and Bronze Mounts Stamped Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
An early Louis XVI style leather top desk with pull-out sides and bronze mounts with a single centre drawer stamped Jansen. Pull outs measure 15.5 x 9 inches each.
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French Louis XVI 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk Made In Teak From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s. Made of teak wood, it exudes a warm and welcoming atmosphere that fits perfectly with any decor. The desk's simple y...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Rare Rosewood Desk by Nanna Ditzel for Soren Willadsen, Denmark 1955
Located in Berlin, DE
The beautiful desk was designed by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen, 1955 in Denmark.
The desk is made out of rosewood and comes in excellent condition without any damages, deeper sc...
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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Desk in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati, writing desk, cherry, metal, Italy, 1958
This piece of furniture is based on a solid construction featuring straight lines and right-angle...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Black Onyx Glass & Walnut Italian Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk by Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Elegant Italian MId-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk / Writing Table by Gio Ponti in solid walnut with an inset top of black onyx glass and brass details. Ponti's design a...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Jules Wabbes Writing or Dining Table in Solid Wengé and Steel
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, dining or writing table, wengé, chrome-plated steel, Belgium, 1960s
The model embraces a wengé wooden top crafted from rectangular-shaped sawn slats, resulting in a me...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Organic Mid Century Oak Dining Table by Jack Van der Molen for Jamestown
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated and chic organic modern extension dining table from the Americana Casual series designed by Jack Van der Molen for the Jamestown Lounge ...
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American Organic Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
20th Century English Adams Style Hand Painted Double Bonnet Top Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early 20th century English Adams style hand painted double bonnet top secretary desk. Item features double bonnet top, hand painted figural scenes...
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North American Adam Style 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel for Poul Kold Savvaerk Desk Model ‘135’ in Wenge
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel for Poul Kold Savvaerk, desk model ‘135’, wenge, Denmark, design 1958
Freestanding desk designed by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel in 1958. The symmetric arrangement of...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wenge
Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk with, Side Table or Butcher Block
Located in Miami, FL
A charming early 20th century Spanish pine farm table with four tapered legs and a wonderfully well-worn finish from a century of use. Table works well for dining, but can also be us...
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Spanish Spanish Colonial 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Vintage Maurice Villency Mid-Century Teak Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Terrific Maurice Villency mid-century teak desk. Large work surface and 5 drawers for ample storage and organization. Sculpted drawer pulls and legs ad...
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Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Desk/Vanity by Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning piece of Danish modern design: the teak desk designed by renowned architect and furniture designer Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik in Denmark, also known as model #64. This exceptional two-tiered desk...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
English Regency Style Writing Table by Theodore Alexander
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant Theodore Alexander leather and walnut diminutive writing desk. The central drawer with two D shaped drawers one on each side, the top w...
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Regency 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Rattan & Brass Desk & Chair by Gilles Sermadiras, Ed. Maison & Jardin - 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Rare desk by Gilles Sermadiras for Maison & Jardin, France, 1960s.
Rectangular desk with double drawers with brass loop pulls. Copper wire ornamentation and brass corner pieces. Orig...
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Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Copper
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
Ico Parisi Wood and Laminate toilette desk with mirror, Hotel Lorena, 1960
By Ico Parisi, Bernini
Located in Rome, IT
Ico and Luisa Parisi vanity desk from Hotel Lorena, Grosseto
manufacured by Ditta Bernini
Italy, 1959-60
wood, mirrored glass and laminate
Measures: H 75cm,110 x 45 cm ; total hei...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mirror, Laminate, Wood
Antique English Queen Anne Style Burl and Oak Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English Queen Anne Style Burl and Oak Writing Desk
This Antique English Queen Anne Style Burl and Oak Writing Desk is a stunning piece of furniture with intricate carvings and brass hardware. The beautifully curved and clawed table...
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British Queen Anne 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Elmwood B40 Desk by Pierre Chapo in Black Ash, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Chapo; B40 desk; Elm; France; 1970s; Mid-Century Modern, Rustic; Postmodern; Cabinets; Black ash;
Exceptional B40 desk by Pierre Chapo crafted from solid elmwood in black ash. This piece dates back to the 1970s and adds a vintage touch to your workspace. The carved tabletop...
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French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Table, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950.
Wood, metal frame legs.
Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (Africa).
In original condition, with wear consistent with age and use, p...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Apartment Sized Mid Century MODERN Teak DANISH DESK + Chair, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Apartment sized Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Desk by Bent Silberg, circa 1960s. Perfectly sized for an apartment or smaller office space yet offers a generous workspace. Two drawe...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern, Table in Beech With Club Legs, Arnold Madsen, Made in 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
An exclusive modern dining table / desk in solid beech with fine club shaped legs.
Attributed to Danish designer Arnold Madsen with a strong referen...
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Danish 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech
Mahogany Inlaid Cylinder Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany cylinder desk, the rectangular top section with satinwood edge over an inlaid fall enclosing a leather-lined writing slide and fitted interior a...
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British 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Fine French 1970s Palisander Desk-Console-Commode
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French 1970s desk in palisander with seven drawers and one door.
As all sides of the piece are veneered, it may be placed in the middle of a room. Can also be used as a consol...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Palisander
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