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Progetto 1 Italian White Metal Desk Table by Monica Armani, 2005
Located in Delft, NL
Progetto 1 Italian White Metal Desk Table by Monica Armani
A white metal desk, the Progetto 1, Italy by Monica Armani
circa 2005.
The measurements a...
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Italian 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Nickel
English Edwardian Solid Oak Desk / Writing Table
Located in Leicester, GB
English Edwardian oak desk, handsomely made by ‘Mills & Mills Ltd' Coventry. Classic English solid oak desk from the earlier part of 1900's. The desk comprises of two drawers, each w...
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British Edwardian Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Jacques Quinet Desk 1960
Located in Paris, FR
JACQUES QUINET (1918-1992)
Desk, around 1960-1961
Cherry veneer, underside of the top veneered in sipo.
75 x 170 x 80 cm
Special order, Marseille.
Category
French 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
$15,519 / item
Hans J. Wegner Model PP 312 Ash Wood Writing Desk, Designed for PP Møbler, 1980'
Located in Kastrup, DK
Hans J. Wegner desk, model PP 312, designed for PP Møbler in 1981. Crafted from solid ash wood, this desk features an elegant and functional design that reflects superior craftsmansh...
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Danish Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
vintage desk desk 1960s Nipu
By Nipu
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage desk desk 1960s Nipu
period 1960s
design Nipu Super Top Denmark
condition good light signs of use
size 73 x 158 x 100 (hxbxd)
details rosewood; chrome;
item nu...
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Danish Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Handcrafted Solid Oak Partners Desk Writing Desk on Wheels, circa 1960
Located in Germantown, MD
Modern comfort and Classic elegance combine in this handcrafted piece to make your house a home. Solid Red Oak. Solid handles. Plenty of storage with 5 dovetailed drawers with solid ...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Drafting Desk
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970's American drafting desk veneered in bronze and nickel-plated plates. Opening top and two large sliding drawers as well as drawers on pedestal ...
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American Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
$16,000
American Mission Heywood Wakefield Natural Wicker Oak Desk
Located in Queens, NY
American Mission natural wicker and golden oak desk with side shelves and upper section (attributed to HEYWOOD WAKEFIELD).
Category
American Mission 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Oak
very rare nanna & jørgen ditzel desk no.135
Located in Munich, DE
very rare and elegant desk from denmark. top drawers can be locked / original key.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Early American Solid Maple and Birch Drop Front Secretary With Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful American Colonial or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
USA, Circa 1970s
Gorgeous carved solid maple and birch, with origina...
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American American Colonial 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.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
ORIENTAL CHINOISERIE GREEN & GOLD CARLTON DESK WITH MATCHING ARMCHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
We are delighted to offer for sale this is no ordinary desk and chair; it's a dazzling Oriental Chinoiserie ensemble, a testament to artistry and functional de...
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British 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
American Carved Cream Lacquered Solid Maple Writing Desk, Circa 1970
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous vintage Early American or Chippendale style writing desk
USA, Circa 1970s
Solid maple, in original cream lacquered finish, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 40.13...
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American Chippendale Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Antique English Burled Walnut Leather Top Desk, circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English burled walnut leather top desk, circa 1880.
Category
English 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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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Belgian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Art Deco style desk, Poland, 1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco desk from the 1940s, Poland.
Dimensions: height 79 cm / width 146 cm / depth 70 cm / armchair recess: height 63 cm / width 46 cm
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Polish Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Modernist Table or Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modernist table or desk. Original condition.
Located in NY.
Category
French Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
$2,560 Sale Price
39% Off
Oak Art Nouveau Pedestal Desk by J.J. Terburg & Zoon Arnhem, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Nouveau pedestal desk.
Design by J.J. Terburg & Soon Arnhem.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid oak with hand-carved floral decorative elements a...
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Dutch Art Nouveau Antique 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
$3,103 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Antique Artist's Bench, English, Patina, 6 Seat, Kitchen, Desk, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique artist's bench. An English, mahogany over pitch pine patinated kitchen table or desk, dating to the Edwardian period and later, circa 1910.
Lovingly patinate...
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British 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Desk with Painted Glass Top, Joaquim Tenreiro for Bloch Editors, Mid-Century
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Elevate your space with this exquisitely crafted rosewood desk, a masterpiece designed by the legendary Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992). This splendid piece once graced the interior of ...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Bureau de direction pieds traîneau vintage en pin des années 60 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Grand bureau type bureau de direction vintage des années 60 70, en bois de pin, pieds traîneau, un bloc 3 tiroirs et un bloc avec 1 porte, design incroyable, très jolies poignées. Tr...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
French Louis XV Style Leather Top, Bronze, Black Lacquer Writing Desk By Bodart
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a chic French Louis XV style black lacquer writing desk by Jacques Bodart. It is marked and has gilt bronze hardware. It dates to the 1960s. The garnet leather has gilt tool...
Category
American Louis XV 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
$2,621 Sale Price
25% Off
Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Leather Top Slant Front Architect's Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Georgian style slant front architect's desk. The desk features shallow drawers and shelved cabinets on one side and open bookcases with adjustable shelving on the othe...
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American Georgian Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Modern Campaign-Style Desk, Lacquered in Navy Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
Handsome polished steel and dark blue lacquered desk in the campaign style. Heavy polished steel base in good condition. Nice large top featuring a center drawer and two side drawers...
Category
American Campaign Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Freestanding Boomerang Writing Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig, 1960s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Beautiful vintage ‘Boomerang’ writing desk in teak designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen. There are three drawers, one bar area and a lot of storage space. This desk is in very good condit...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Table in Sold Pine, Made in Denmark 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Table in solid pine, designed and made in Denmark 1960s. Great original condition.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Carlo Hauner's Mid-Century Modern Personal Use Desk in Caviúna Wood and Iron
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This desk was where Carlo Hauner designed, at the beginning of the 1950's, several of his incredible and numerous autoral furniture for both Móveis Artesanal and Forma. Acquired dire...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Italian Regency Style Embossed Leather Top Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 29 1/4 in W: 45 in D: 31 1/2 in
This stunning Custom Italian Regency Style desk offers an exceptional blend of timeless elegance and contemporary sophistication, id...
Category
Italian Regency 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Glass & Stainless Steel Desk/Dining Table
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous vintage mid-century modern Milo Baughman style rectangular glass and stainless steel desk table or dining table.
Features a clear glass top with silver leaf sheets on the un...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Silver Leaf
Florence Knoll 1950s Mid-Century Wood Veneer Black Frame Desk or Console Table
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A wonderful modernist American made Mid-Century desk by Florence Knoll, circa 1950s. Made from a black painted square tubular iron frame with a veneered wood (we presume teak). This ...
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German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron, Metal
Early 20thC Louis XVth Style Kingwood Bureau Plat
Located in Altrincham, GB
Early 20thC Louis XVth Style Kingwood Bureau Plat with fine gilt bronze mounts applied to cabriole legs by - Lysberg & Hansen – Copenhagen - 56"w x 30"h x 30"d - The Copenhagen firm of Lysberg & Hansen and later Lysberg, Hansen & Therp A/S, was an important Danish furniture maker and upholstery company holding both Danish and Swedish Royal Warrants. Founded in 1841 by the saddler Arentz , it was taken over in 1879 by AJ Lysberg (1840-1901). The company became Lysberg & Hansen in 1911, when cabinetmaker Waldemar Hansen joined the company and later in 1933 Lysberg, Hansen & Therp. The company enjoyed continued success throughout the 20th century and was responsible for many important commissions including the decoration for the wedding of Princess Margrethe and Henri de Laborde...
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Danish Louis XV Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Harrier 'Jump' Jet Tailplane Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning desk made from an original Harrier 'Jump' Jet Tailplane Horizontal Stabiliser that has been stripped of its paint and polished to a mirror finish. Three aluminium legs and...
Category
British Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Thus is a Herman Miller Desk designed by George Nelson. It's from Nelson's Action Office Series. It has 2 pull out drawers and a mid drawer. The top is wood and the legs are steel wi...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Flip-Top Partners Desk By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This spectacular Danish rosewood desk was designed circa 1960s by Peter Løvig Nielsen. The desk features stunning details throughout with beautiful rosewood grain, recessed circular ...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Restored Shabby Chic Wicker & Rattan Secretary Desk with Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
White shabby chic wicker and rattan secretary desk with matching chair. This late Victorian desk features a mahogany top with rattan legs and wicker sides, a center drawer, and built...
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American Late Victorian Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Karl Springer Crocodile Leather 2 Drawer Console Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Alligator leather console by Karl Springer
2 drawers make this a useful form.
Karl Springer leather label below
Category
American Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather
Swedish Wooden Pine Desk by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early mid century wooden desk "Värmdö" in stained pine by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1930s. In good original condition with adjustable shelves ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Desk in painted aluminium with laminate top from Carlotti.
Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated crates or boxes) f...
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Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Bonheur du jour
Located in Forney, TX
Sophisticated French elegance at its finest, we offer this rare Belle Époque period light and graceful bonheur du jour (writing table - petite / lady's desk) with beautifully aged patina.
Finely hand crafted in France in the early 20th century, finished in luxurious Louis XV taste, this exceptionally executed Parisian work features exotic Kingwood parquetry inlays, an exquisitely shaped cartonnier (an ornamental box...
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Belle Époque 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Scandinavian Modern Desk by Kurt Olsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant rosewood desk by Kurt Olsen, in a neat size. Sleek, sophisticated lines with rounded angles. Two drawers.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Sculptural Cast Iron Pedestal and Glass Industrial Dining / Work Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural cast iron pedestal base and glass Industrial dining / work table.
Beautiful patina on the base. Heavy custom made glass top with cable opening in the middle.
Impress...
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North American Industrial Antique 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Oversized Postmodern Desk
By Armani Casa
Located in Surbiton, GB
A late 20th Century desk made from black lacquered wood and featuring an oversized cuboid frame and brass handles.
Dimensions (cm, approx):
Height: 77
Width: 150
Depth: 70
Conditi...
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Unknown Post-Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Modern Teak Flip-Top Partners Desk By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This spectacular Danish teak desk was designed circa 1960s by Peter Løvig Nielsen. The desk features stunning details throughout with beautiful teak grain, recessed circular drawer p...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Royal French Bureau Plat in Louis XV Style After Francois Linke, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal French Bureau Plat in Louis XV Style After Francois Linke, Paris
Solid Mahogany rood and shadowed Noble Woods, veneered.
Exceptionally fine floral, bronze fixtures. Strongly ...
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French 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
American Post-War Chrome and Marble Desk
Located in Queens, NY
American Post-War Design (1960s) rectangular chrome base office desk with a green marble top and 2 light wood side drawers. Designed by Skidmore Owing for Chase Bank...
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Post-Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Brazilian Modern Desk in Hardwood & three drawers, Jorge Zalszupin, 1965
Located in New York, NY
The renowned “Diplomata” desk, designed by Jorge Zalszupin in 1965 to meet the rising need for office furniture in Brasilia, is a testament to innovative design and craftsmanship. Cr...
Category
Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Early Vintage Knoll Walnut Wood Multi Use Conference Table Dining Table Desk
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An early vintage Knoll conference or dining table. This wonderful mid century modern table has a very simple modernist design. It features a gorgeous walnut wood table top and sturdy aluminum table...
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American 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Outstanding Quality Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Reading Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany reading table having a quality lift up ratchet top with charming satinwood inlaid urns, bows and swags above three frieze drawer...
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European Edwardian Antique 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Other
Industrial Portuguese Oak-wood Tambour Door Desk, 1940's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Industrial Portuguese Oak-wood Tambour Door Desk was designed and produced in Portugal during the 1940's. It is made of oak and it features a ta...
Category
Portuguese Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,387 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Poul Kjaerholm Desk
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Very rare Poul Kjærholm custom-made desk from 1964. Desk top made of oakwood. Two black-varnished drawers and tubular steel legs. Stamped E.kold in few ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$14,922
Italian design executive desk by Pierangelo Gallotti for Gallotti & Radice
Located in Breda, NB
Italian design executive desk / safety glass desk designed by Pierangelo Gallotti for Gallotti & Radice.
Originally designed by Pierangelo Gallotti at Gallotti & Radici in 1971. Gal...
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Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
Artona directors desk by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Italy 1979
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic Directors desk and credenza model Artona by renowned design duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy 1970s.
This striking design features a walnut burl desk top, inlai...
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Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Burl
Large Varnished Wood Executive Desk, in the style of Florence Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Large Varnished wood executive desk, in the style of Florence Knoll.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Rustic Industrial Aged Patina Wooden Desk with Metal Accents
Located in High Point, NC
This vintage wooden desk exudes rustic industrial charm with its weathered green patina and distressed finish. Crafted from solid wood, the desk features a spacious work surface, ope...
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Indian Rustic 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
20th Century Desk Bureau Plat in Antique Louis XV Style Mahogany Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
In Bois-Satiné veneer, all-round full-length mirror veneer with seed beads. Extremely fine, floral, bronze fittings in the form of chutes, handmade patinated bronze. Rosewood veneere...
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French Louis XV 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
French Elm Burl Brass & Coated Fabric Desk Kidney Shape Louis XV Style c. 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Desk in the kidney style. This shape of tops on the furnitures is typical of the 18th century. It is found in the Louis XV style with curved legs and in the Louis XVI style with stra...
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French Louis XV Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
George Nelson Herman Miller Drop Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table or Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
A rarer find in original black finish. Clever design by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Measures: 40" depth
29.75" height.
64.75" long unfolded
41.5" half folded
18.5" folded.
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French Writing Table on Casters, Pull-Out Gilt-Tooled Leather Top
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French writing table on casters, pull-out gilt-tooled leather top above a drawer, two storage shelves. Versatile in its design and size, beautiful golden colour with black leather wr...
Category
French Directoire 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
XL Poul Kjaerholm PK55 Scandinavian Dining Table by Kold Christensen EKC Denmark
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptionally well preserved example of iconic work / dining table model PK55 designed by Danish architect Poul Kjaerholm in 1957, manufactured by Ejvindt Kold Christensen according ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Small Mid-Century Wood Desk
Located in Alhambra, CA
Mid-century modern desk with three storage drawers and built in shelving. Made of a lovely pale wood, and features fantastic vintage "Greek Key" style drawer pulls. Plenty of space f...
Category
Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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