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Period: 20th Century
Desk table Patrice Maffei for Kappa brushed steel smoked glass 1970
By Patrice Maffei, Kappa
Located in Paris, IDF
A rare brushed stainless steel desk table designed by French designer Patrice Maffei for Kappa editor in the 1970s, it features two locki...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk
Located in Dorchester, GB
A superb quality English early to mid 20th century pedestal desk.
The build quality of this desk is second to none.
Fine hand cut dovetailed joints, drawers made from a finely figu...
Category
British Art Deco 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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 len...
Category
Spanish 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Jean Prouvé, Cité Desk, likely 1940s, original condition
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Cité desk with drawer, designed by Jean Prouvé and made in his workshop, Ateliers Jean Prouvé in Nancy, France, probably 1940s
Totally original with cream enamel painted metal frame...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Most Unusual Industrial Adjustable Architects Desk/ Drafting Table
By Hamilton
Located in Buffalo, NY
Most unusual industrial adjustable architects desk/ drafting table, amazing design and lines. Height adjustable from 29"-38"...adjustable desk tilt-top, large hidden drawer measuring...
Category
American Industrial Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Rosewood Conference Table
Located in Dronten, NL
Large Mid-Century Modern stainless steel table with a beautiful rosewood top.
Good vintage condition with many superficial scratches on the top but no veneer damage.
Could be refinis...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk With Bookcases
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table with built-in bookcases
In the manner of Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, wi...
Category
American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
French Louis XV Walnut Side Table or Small Writing Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis XV style side table made of solid walnut with hidden desk. Table top slides forward and back lifts up to reveal compartments for letters with two small drawers. Elegan...
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French Louis XV 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Ernest H. Igl for Bayer AG 'HADI' desk set
By Ernest Igl
Located in Wien, AT
Ernest Igl for Bayer AG, 'Hadi' desk, set including adjustable chair and lamp, polyurethane, Germany, 1970s
This design by Ernest Igl truly resembles the ethos of the seventies, fe...
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German Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Polyester
Charlotte Perriand Style Desk, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wooden Desk; working desk; writing table; office furniture; Charlotte Perriand; French design; Mid-Century Modern; 1960s;
Desk in the style of French designer Charlotte Perriand, ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity MINT Italy
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Banded Inlayed Top Carved Legs Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity Made in Italy Italy.
Category
Italian Federal 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl, Walnut
Elegant Heywood Wakefield Ladies Writing Desk & Chair
Located in Buffalo, NY
Elegant Heywood Wakefield Ladies Writing Desk & Chair.. Classic mid century modern,Wonderful original finish.Solid birch wood.. Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en ro...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fabric, Birch
French Mid-Century Desk in Black Lacquer with Brass Details by Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Salzburg, AT
Straight-lined desk in a clear design by French designer Jean Claude Mahey.
The object is made entirely of beech wood and is very heavy.
The desk has 3 drawers with folding brass ha...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Wicker + Bamboo Writing Desk with Brass Trim, Italy 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Italian writing desk clad in woven cane with an elegant patinated brass trim. The front and back of this desk are framed in bamboo and it features three front drawers with ...
Category
Italian Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Set of two Andalusian chairs in yellow ocre polychrome wood with birds
Located in BILBAO, ES
Set of two Andalusian chairs in yellow ocre polychrome wood with birds
From the 1980´s
Very Romantic with a chalky classic finish for interiors with ...
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Portuguese Baroque Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk or secretary desk
In the manner of Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper h...
Category
American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Art Deco Desk, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Wood
Dimensions: 63” W X 31.5” D X 29.5” H
Quantity: 1
At STUDIO BALESTRA, we curate a unique collection of antique and handcrafted furniture. Our skilled artisans meticu...
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French Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Brutalist Oak Desk, Denmark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Oak
Origin: Denmark
Dimensions: 60.25"W X 39.25"D X 30.5"H
Quantity: 1
Type: Table
At STUDIO BALESTRA, we curate a unique collection of antique and handcrafted furnitur...
Category
Danish Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Jacques Adnet Vanity, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning vanity by French designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame completely wrapped in red leather. Legs taper down to sharp exposed iron and end with brass ball feet. Tops of each leg i...
Category
French Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron, Brass
Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Art Deco era desk by French Modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Black iron 'A' frame with 4 angled iron legs. Solid oak table top wrapped in black leather with brass studs p...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Two Mid-Century Elm Arts and Crafts Style Tables or Desks
Located in London, London
Table or desk
Elm
Arts and craft style
Probably originally used as desks in a school
Tables show marks, wear and burns
Photos show both tables
England 1950s
Category
British Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Antique French Kidney Shaped Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French kidney shaped leather top desk, dating from around the 1930’s period.
It is of fabulous quality, with a solid birch construction and contrasting veneers of...
Category
French Louis XVI Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Silvio Cavatorta Writing Desk in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Cavatorta desk, mahogany, brass, Italy, design 1948-1949
Beautifully shaped desk in mahogany designed by Silvio Cavatorta in the late 1940s. The desk consists of a sleek top,...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
J. Svenstrup Executive Desk
Located in Bristol, GB
A handsome executive desk by J. Svenstrup for A.P. Møbler Denmark in teak, featuring six drawers to the front, as well as a pull down cabinet and storage space for books to the rear.
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
A Stylish and Unique Bauhaus Meets Industrial Desk, Circa 1940's/50's
Located in Hastings, GB
This stylish and highly functional desk was probably a one off commission, its rarity suggests so. It has a built in Bakelite switch that turns on the elegant angle poise light by Ad...
Category
French Bauhaus Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique Queen Anne style burr walnut writing bureau. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
It is of superb quality and is a very useful item. This i...
Category
British Queen Anne Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
An impressive and extremely well made antique burr walnut leather top desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-20 period.
The quality is outstanding, this has s...
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British Queen Anne Antique 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Small Desk by Ben Thompson for Design Research
By Design Research, Ben Thompson
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century Modern walnut small desk by Design Research, circa 1970s.
Category
North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
French Petite Wooden Mid-Century Desk
Located in London, GB
A stylish petite desk.
France, c1970s.
In the manner of Maison Regian.
Likely to be elm or very well simulated elm wood.
Ideal as a desk or vanity unit.
Good condition gene...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
American Aesthetic Oak Partners Desk manner Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Buffalo, NY
American Aesthetic Oak Partners Desk manner Louis Comfort Tiffany.. Large and handsome antique oak partner's desk, Gorgeous grain, brass hardware.carving to the massive feet.Drawers ...
Category
American Aesthetic Movement Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Modular Desk Set with Black Glass Top by Mojmir Pozar, 1960s, Set of 3
By M. Požár
Located in Żory, PL
This vintage furniture set was designed by Mojmir Pozar and produced in the 1960s in the Czech Republic.
The set consists of three elements:
- smaller cabinet: 40x42x60cm
- larger ca...
Category
Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mahogany and burr leather top pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mahogany and burr leather top pedestal desk circa 1990.
Good example of a 19th century designed desk. Which is in 3 sections, being the top and 2 pedestals.
Top surface with green ...
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English Victorian 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Desk By Guy Lefèvre - Metal & Wood - Ca 1970
By Guy Lefevre
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Elegant desk by Guy Lefèvre dating from the 1970s. Its chrome metal structure and black lacquered wooden box are typical of the French style of the 1970s. Just like Maison Jansen, Ro...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Elm Desk, France, c. 1940
Located in New York City, NY
Distinctive desk showcasing a single drawer and elegantly rounded, tapered wooden legs.
Category
Italian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Great English partner desk, writing desk, mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
Great English partner desk, desk 1870, mahogany
Solid mahogany, partially veneered. Three-drawer frame profiled on both sides, slightly protruding table top. Writing surface decorat...
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English 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Giancarlo Piretti, Platone Folding Desk for Anonima Castelli, 1971
Located in London, GB
One of the most influential Italian designers of the twentieth century, Giancarlo Piretti’s chair designs – for which he is most celebrated – have sold millions worldwide.
Piretti’s...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Swedish Teak Desk
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage Swedish teak desk. This was recently imported from Sweden, it dates from the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, this has an interesti...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful avant garde desk designed by Jacques Adnet and manufactured in his own atelier in France in the 1950s. The frame is made from solid brass an...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Small Writing Desk Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig 1940 Italy
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Small wood and metal desk designed by Giuseppe Pagano Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig in 1940s Italy. Small desk made of curved laminated wood with 4 drawers.
Signs of wear and use.
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Italian Other Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Open Block Writing Desk by Global Views
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W60 D31.5 H29.25 KC26
Contemporary desk in great gently used condition. Item is structurally sound and sturdy with no large areas of wear. Item features one minimal drawer that hide...
Category
Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Great English Partner Desk/Writing Desk 20th Century, Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
Great English Partner Desk/Writing Desk 20th Century, Mahogany
Solid mahogany, partially veneered. Three-drawer frame profiled on both sides, slightly protruding table top. Writing ...
Category
English 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
20th Century Inlaid Wood French Napoleon III Style Writing Desk, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant French writing desk from the first half of the 20th century in Napoleon III style. Finished for the centre piece of furniture with rich floral inlays in walnut, maple, mahoga...
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French Napoleon III Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Theodore Alexander French Regency Louis XVI Painted Walnut Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Regency Louis XVI style bureau plat desk or writing desk
By Theodore Alexander, "Ateliers de la Madeleine"
Circa Late 20th Century
Painted walnut case, with ...
Category
Unknown Louis XVI 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique military campaign style pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
It is of superb quality, it is very heavy a...
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British Campaign Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Watchmaker’s or Jeweler’s Workbench or Desk, 1920s
Located in Brussels , BE
A wonderful 1920s watchmaker’s or jeweler’s multi-drawer wood workbench that’s a good height and size to serve as a standing desk when not seated on a tall stool or chair. We can als...
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Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian mid century birch pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian mid century birch pedestal desk circa 1940.
Excellent example of mid 20th century Swedish design and craftsmanship.
3 part pedestal desk taking inspiration from the em...
Category
Swedish Art Deco 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
Writing Desk with Marquetry Top in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing table, walnut, The Netherlands, 1940s
An elegant furniture piece that attests to masterful craftsmanship. Its marquetry top, adorned with a captivating array of various wood...
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Dutch Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Signed Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk
By Gustav Stickley (original label present)
USA, Early 20th Century
Solid quarter sawn oak, with original copp...
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American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Scrivania in teak con 3 cassetti allungabile
Located in Brescia, IT
Scrivania stile danese in teak e betulla. Questo pezzo unico si distingue per i suoi dettagli distintivi e il suo design versatile. Le maniglie dei tre cassetti sono realizzate in le...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Teak
Desk Model Nr. 75, Omann Jun.
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic freestanding desk model Nr. 75 from the 1960s by Omann Jun. High-quality corpus in teak veneer with a floating table top, six drawers, a hinged door and two bookcases on the ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
A Stunning Edwardian Leather Top Desk after Edward and Roberts
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning Edwardian richly patinated and beautifully figured mahogany desk in the manner of Edward and Roberts, London. This fabulous piece is of exceptional quality, stunningly ca...
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English Edwardian 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Teak desk with drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak and birch office table.
Featuring a combination of timeless elegance and practical functionality, this desk is perfect for those seeking a classic design with a modern...
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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Teak
Early 20th C. Louis XVI Petite Desk/ Writing Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
A wonderful early 20th Century French Louis XVI style writing desk in ebonized black finish. Dating to around the 1940’s with original brass mounts and leather top. This is the epi...
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French French Provincial 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 few signs of age-related wear (see photos).
If you would ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
60s desk, Frattini style
Located in Felino, IT
60's desk, in the style of G.Frattini for Bernini. made by Italian craftsman, inspired by the mod 530 of the Bernini company. all veneered in rosewood. very detailed. 5 drawers of wh...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Belgian Desk
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage desk, made in Belgium and dating from the 1960-70’s.
The quality is outstanding, this has a gorgeous design, standing on chromed steel...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Guido Faleschini writing desk for Mariani, 1970
By Faleschini
Located in Manzano, IT
Guido Faleschini writing desk for Mariani, 1970
Strong and stable, important office desk by Guido Faleschini. Glass shelf, aluminum profiles and alcantara upholstery. Aluminum 8-draw...
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Italian Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Dimensions of the table:
Height: 76 cm (29.9 in)
Width: 150 cm (59.1 in)
Depth: 71 cm (27.6 in)
Leg space:
Height: 73 cm (28.7 in)
Width: 58 cm (22.8 in)
Designed by Jindrich Halab...
Category
Czech Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech, Walnut, Lacquer
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