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Period: 20th Century
Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann Corner Desk in White Polyurethane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann for Wilhelm Werndl, corner desk, model 'Jet', polyurethane, Germany, 1970/71
Ernest Hofmann, also known by his artist name 'Igl', recently gained an internation...
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German Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plastic
Ladies Desk from Hikor, 1980s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple beech wood writing desk from the Hikor Písek company, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia
The design is very simple and elegant. It features a section with 4 drawers. The surface of thi...
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Czech Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
20th Century, French Desk or Bureau Plat with Lions in the Antique Empire Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Bird's-eye maple wood on massive beech wood, partially carved and framed. The pedestal is arched on profile shaped washers.
Above the four large winged, polygonal standing heads. Three-bar frame, brass-framed, protruding rectangular worktop with historically three-section, gold-embossed leather plate...
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French Empire 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Alva Alato Table Red Lacquer Table Top, 1930
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very early desk, writing table by Alva Aalto, circa 1930, red lacquer tabletop, birch, bentwood, table size 182 cm x 90 cm x 72 cm.
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Finnish Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Bentwood
Impressive Louis XV Style Bureau Plat/Writing Desk, after Riesener & J.Oeben
Located in Berlin, DE
AN IMPRESSIVE LOUIS XV STYLE BUREAU PLAT /DESCRIPTION - AFTER THE BUREAU DU ROI AT VERSAILLES BY J.-F. OEBEN AND J.-H. RIESENER
The rectangular top, with the outline of an arc-en-arbalète, is fitted with an embossed leather writing surface and is fitted with four short drawers on the moulded apron with opposing false drawers. It stands on cabriole legs fitted with oval biscuit panels on the sides representing the Three Graces and inlaid with marquetry panels depicting bouquets of ribbons, foliage and floral tendrils, shells, coral and draped pearls, all with berry and foliage tendrils of ribbons, the cabriole legs fitted with lion skin loops hanging down to form spiral patterned clogs.
Footnotes
The Bureau du Roi at Versailles is perhaps the most famous piece of furniture in the world and certainly one of the most luxurious furniture creations of the 18th century. Louis XV ordered this cylinder-topped desk from Jean-François Oeben (1721-1763), who had already completed the design and much of the production by the time of his early death in 1763. Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806), who married Oeben's widow and took over his business, completed the desk in 1769. The final price was 62,000 livres, one of the highest prices ever paid for a piece of furniture up to that time (for comparison, the average annual salary of a worker in the 18th century was almost 300 livres).
The office kept Riesener busy for the rest of his career, as evidenced by his numerous invoices for polishing and cleaning the bronzes and maintaining the extremely complicated mechanisms (the cylinder apparently opened and the writing slide moved forward, all with a simple turn of a key - modified in the 19th century, no one has since been able to reconstruct the original mechanism). At the height of the revolutionary excitement, Riesener even covered the royal double-L monogram...
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French 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Large original 20th Century Classical English Writing Desk, circa 1910-1920
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood and mahogany stained body. Leather-covered worktop. Freely adjustable in the room. Desk consists of three parts (2 containers + worktop). The desk is an absolute classic a...
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English Chesterfield 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Georgian Style Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
A smart and useful antique Georgian style writing bureau. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
The quality is fantastic, this is beautifully designed with a co...
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British Georgian Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Gustavian Style Unique 5 Drawer Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Unique 5 Drawer Desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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Swedish Gustavian Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Angelo Mangiarotti Rare desk with single cast iron foot - Italian Design 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Rare desk designed by Angelo Mangiarotti. This elegant and material piece recalls the designer's style by infusing into a new concept elements already used for other furniture create...
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Italian Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Writing Desk, 1970´S, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Vintage writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s.
It´s made of beech wood with iron legs. Plastic drawers.
Very...
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Czech Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti Blue "Platone" Folding Desk by Castelli, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous and incredibly rare midcentury blue "Platone" folding desk designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Anonima Castelly in Italy during the 1970s. The desk is in spectacul...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Rare Desk and Armchair by Jacques Adnet, Stitched Leather and Skaï, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
These desk and armchair by Jacques Adnet are quite rare with its marine type handles. Thea are completely covered with a mix of leather and skaï (faux leather) which is saddle-stitch...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Børge Mogensen Dining Table / Desk Produced by Søborg Møbler in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare dining table / desk designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Søborg Møbler in Denmark.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Restored Bauhaus Oak Writing Desk, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, 1930s, Czechia
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus oak writing desk designed by Jindrich Halabala.
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Czechia
Maker: UP Zavody.
Material: Oak, chrome-plated steel
Color: Brown
The chr...
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Czech Bauhaus 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Jansen French Louis XVI Style Ebonized and Black Leather Desk
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (1940s) ebonized & gilt bronze trim desk / cartonnier with 2 drawers and a black leather & gold tooled top supported on 4 tapered square legs. (stamped: JANSEN)
Category
French Louis XVI Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf, Ormolu
Solid pine desk from the 60's Charlotte Perriand style - G314
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
60's style desk in the taste of Charlotte Perriand's work. Solid pine structure, sober and pure design. Nice vintage condition, note a scratch on one side ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Fine Palermo Inlaid Burled Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Walnut. Inlaid. 2 piece. Top piece has 2 doors containing two shelves. Bottom piece has a pull down door containing 6 drawers and slots. 3 drawers. Metal hardware. Bottom piece measu...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Bert England Persian Walnut and Leather Desk for John Widdicomb
Located in Chicago, IL
From California designer Bert England's Orientation Group for John Widdicomb Company, this extraordinary desk is made of Persian walnut and solid mahogany.
Wrapping around the fr...
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American Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Faux Bamboo Black Leather Top Mahogany Desk with Curved Bottom Doors Compartment
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Faux bamboo Regency style mahogany desk with black leather top and curved doors compartment underneath.
Category
American Regency 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Console Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent French lacquered console table or petite writing desk crafted from mahogany with a chic light sky blue lacquered finish. The desk features a marble top with a thick patinated...
Category
French Louis XVI 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Vintage Walnut and Oak Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and well made vintage walnut and oak leather top desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950-60’s.
It is beautifully designed and is of superb quali...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Baker French Provincial Cherry Marquetry Inlay Console Table Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Baker French Provincial Cherry Marquetry Inlay Console Table Desk. Item features shapely saber legs, marquetry inlaid top, solid wood construct...
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French Provincial 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
Mid-century German Rosewood "Omega" Desk by Hans Eichenberg
By Haussmann & Haussmann, Hans Eichenberger
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful midcentury rosewood “Omega” desk designed by Hans Eichenberger for Haussmann and Haussmann in Germany, circa 1950s. This desk has a Minimalist but highly functional design....
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Jorge Zalszupin Folding Desk by L'atelier Brazil 1959
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Folding desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L’Atelier, Brazil 1959. As Zalszupin gained more and more momentum with his practice during the early and...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Postmodern Mix-Metals and Glass Dining Table by Rick Lee for DIA
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sculptural postmodern dining table or desk design by Rick Lee for Design Institute of America in 1993
The base is made out of mix metals (brass, chrome, br...
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American Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Baker Furniture Lyre Motife Birdseye Maple Drop-Leaf Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Startlingly beautiful bird’s-eye maple drop-leaf writing desk having gorgeous satinwood and ebony inlay and elegant detailed lyre motife legs.
with leaves open 64.5 W.
Category
American Regency Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Dal Vera bamboo rattan desk with brass hinges, French Riviera style, Italy, 1970
By Dal Vera
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Stylish compact wicker and bamboo writing desk with brass handles. Made by Italian company Dal Vera in 1979.
Bought from the first owner. Finished with wicker weaving on the sides a...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Iconic Mastercraft Brass Desk With Leather Top
By Mastercraft
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic Mastercraft Brass Desk With Leather Top.
Stunning large mid century brass desk or writing table by Mastercraft.
This handsome desk...
Category
American Louis XVI Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV style inlaid writing table
Located in Cesena, FC
French Louis XV style inlaid writing table
French writing table, elegant in form, Louis XV style, with drawer and decorative bronzes in the legs and contour of the top.
Era: late 18...
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French Louis XV 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Black Lacquered Oak 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.
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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
Striking ‘Arkitekten’ desk in oak by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1951
Located in Antwerp, BE
Striking ‘Arkitekten’ desk by Carl Malmsten designed and manufactured in Sweden in 1951. This minimalist desk is made out of high-quality oak and features a series of four drawers. T...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Desk Style Art Deco in Wood and chrome, 1940, Made in Germany
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Only the wood is restored, not the chrome metal
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an icon of...
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German Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Rustic Brutalist table Mobichalet, Belgium 1960s
By Mobichalet
Located in Echt, NL
Handmade brutalist table in very good original condition.
Manufactured by Mobichalet, Belgium in the 1960s
The top is made from very heavy solid oak which was not heavily processed...
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Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk with 6 Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wooden desk with 6 drawers, Italy, 1960s.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful Danish modern mid century teak desk, crafted by Nordisk Andels-Eksport in Denmark. Features a rectangular top above one generously-sized filing drawer to the left, key is...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Desk Produced in Germany
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk by unknown designer. Produced in Germany.
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Metal and Glass Desk Table by Castelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metal and glass desk table by Castelli located in NY.
Missing glass
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Italian Space Age 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Set of Platone Foldable Desk & Plia Chair by G.Piretti for Anonima Castelli
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The Platone desk, designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the 1970s for Anonima Castelli, represents a pivotal moment in modern design. Celebrated worldwide, it holds a place in the permane...
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Italian Minimalist Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Grosfeld House, Hollywood Regency, Vanity, Desk, Parcel Paint, Giltwood, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency Grosfeld House Parcel Paint and Gilt Decorated Vanity or Desk
Grosfeld House parcel paint and gilt decorated vanity or desk with mirror. A fine one of a kind ribbo...
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American Hollywood Regency 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Giltwood
French Andre Arbus Ormolu Maple Writing Desk
By André Arbus
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940s ormolu mounted maple writing desk with leather inset top above 2 frieze drawers on lyre form trestle supports. (attributed to ANDRE ARBUS)
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Scrivania '530' Gianfranco Frattini per Bernini, anni 60 in noce
Located in Milano, IT
Scrittoio anni '60 della serie '530' disegnato da Gianfranco Frattini per una produzione Bernini in legno impiallacciato noce. Condizioni molto buone. Restaurato.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Bureau moderniste vintage en bois et métal noir des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bureau vintage des années 60, style moderniste dans le goût de Pierre Guariche ou Minvielle, plateau en bois, piétement métallique noir et caisson en bois avec 3 tiroirs à poignées d...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Wood and brass Mid Century Modern "Fratino" Dining Table of desk
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This table was produced in Italy between the 1950s and the 1960s. It's a reinterpretation of the classic Fratino rustic table model. It is made from a wooden structure with 6 adjusta...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vanity or Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid wood double pedestal desk or vanity with demilune curve to accommodate seating and vertically stacked dowel drawer pulls.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Osvaldo Borsani Wooden Desk Covered with Parchment Steel Handles 1940 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Desk Wood Parchment. The plan has so esattamente shortcomings.
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European Other Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Parchment Paper, Carbon Fiber
Mid 20th Century Vintage Regency Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Regency desk. A soaring Secretary style with lots of little areas for storage. A beautiful Mahogany case that has a beautif...
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American Regency 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Very Rare Maison Charles Directoire Console Table or Sideboard
Located in Munich, DE
A very rare piece of furniture in very good condition.
we can offer a few different pieces of the directoire range.
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French Hollywood Regency Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Teak Desk by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg, Denmark
Located in Barcelona, ES
Desk designed in 1959 by danish architects Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg, Denmark. Two and four drawers and two writing surfaces with interior glasses, open shelve...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
scrivania in radica design - 1950 - mid century - desk - design
Located in Milano, MI
scrivania in radica design - 1950 - mid century - desk - design
Caratteristiche Produzione: italiana
Periodo: 1950 - 1959
Paese produzione: Italia
Essenza principale: radi...
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Italian Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Style Wooden Desk, Italian Manufactory, 1960s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This wooden desk dating from the 1960s is a classic example of the era's design, featuring clean, functional lines. Made of solid wood, it stands out for its craftsmanship and elegan...
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Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Petite Eliel Saarinen Deco Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite scale Eliel Saarinen Deco Desk in Birch with Wave-like Aluminum Pulls.
Dimensions:
48 wide
20 depth
Height to top shelf: 30 1/16"
Height to desk surface: 24.75"
Wear as s...
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American Art Deco 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Scrivania Anni 60-70
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Scrivania dalle importanti dimensioni con colonne cassetti laterali, legno impiallacciato legno esotico tinto, alluminio cromato. Buone condizioni.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Mainline
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant, functional, and full of mid-century quality, this vintage writing desk by Mainline stands out with its rich walnut woodgrain and stylish design. Spacious compartments allow ...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Desk
By Raymond Cohen
Located in New York, NY
Brushed steel frame enclosing two mahogany drawers, faced with aluminum and inset with a dark-green tinted glass work surface. The top drawer locks.
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French Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wonderful, Amazing and Exclusive Frattini Desk
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare and elegant small desk by gianfranco frattini for bernini by opening the drawer the jalousie cover at the back opens. very special piece.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Stadera Desk Model 840 by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Stadera Desk Model 840 by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage desk with doors and drawers made in the 60s
Located in Breda, NB
Vintage desk with doors and drawers made in the 60s.
Dimensions:
Width: 150 cm
Depth: 65 cm
Height: 76.9 cm
Width compartment desk chair: 54 cm
Height compartment desk chair: 74.5 cm
Category
Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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