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Period: 20th Century
1930s Colonial Revival Style Turned and Veneered Occasional Bookshelf Table
Located in Lomita, CA
This is the most charming table, from the lower shelf for books, to the veneered wood and the serpentine details. This is an example of American furniture in its unusual forms that a...
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American Colonial Revival 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,183 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Bureau, AEJM Møbler
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic bureau from the 1960s. High-quality corpus in teak veneer with hinged writing surface, two internal drawers, three compartments, two large drawers and square wood legs.
Qual...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Grey metal & Pagwood 1960s Dattilo low desk/console by BBPR for Olivetti Synthes
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Varese, Lombardia
small typist's desk, arco model for olivetti synthesys. Ideal as a console, service table or additional support surface for the main desk. Historic piece of Italian design from the 6...
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Italian Space Age Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Piero Zen Small Desk with Maple and Mather of Pearl Inlays, Italy Milan
By Carlo Zen
Located in Sacile, PN
Piero Zen small desk with nickel silver feet and frezies, maple and mather of pearl inlays, circa 1905.
The friezes around the top carry small ruby glass half-spheres.
Signature ...
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Italian Art Nouveau Antique 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Alpaca, Wood
Martin Szekely, Contemporary, Sycamore, Wenge, Rare Writing Desk, France, 1999
Located in Manhasset, NY
Martin Szekely, Contemporary, Sycamore, Wenge, Rare 'Satragno' Writing Desk, France, 1999
Rare example of a 'Satragno' desk or table designed and produced by Martin Szekely (b. 1956...
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French Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Sycamore, Wenge
Carved mahogany desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany dressing table or desk. The large rectangular well-figured inverted breakfront top, above three freeze drawers fitted with ornate brass decorated executions.Supported on ped...
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French 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,390
Functionalist "Sketching Table" desk by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking desk by Carl Malmsten, in a rustic design, model called “Skissbordet” (“The Sketching Table”). Made from pine with clean lines, discreet drawer under the table top.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Scrivania 'Orix' di Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina Versione Rosso, anni 70
Located in Milano, IT
Scrittoio vintage modello 'Orix' disegnato da Vittorio Parigi e Nanni Prina per una produzione Molteni anni '70. Struttura in acciaio cromato, corpo con vani portaoggetti e porta lib...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Studio Desk, designed by Vittorio Armellini, Italy Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large desk with glass top and tabletop extension on the left side. The desk is slightly curved and offers plenty of storage space. The top is in light blue, the body is veneered in maple. The desk was designed in the mid-20th century for a studio by architect Vittorio Armellini...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Hans Wegner Drop Leaf Desk AT-305 for Andreas Tuck, 1955
Located in Savannah, GA
A Hans Wegner drop leaf desk or table, model AT-305 for Andreas Tuck, 1955.
The top with custom finish for an artist in a thick white water-resistant poly coating (perfect for kitch...
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Danish Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Studio BBPR 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Movable Cabinet
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desk with various storage compartments, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s
In 1954, Olivetti, the Ital...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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
Desk model Copenhague CPH90 in oak designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 1990s
By HAY
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk model Copenhague CPH90 in oak designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec manufactured by Hay.
H: 75 W: 130 D: 65
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Danish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage Boho Rattan Lift Top Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your home with the quaint charm and practical elegance of this Vintage Boho Rattan Lift Top Desk. Its delicate bamboo frame, accented with a distinctive gallery rail featuring...
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Philippine Victorian 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
One of a Kind Industrial Studio Work Table / Desk
By Bolander
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a Kind Industrial Studio Work Table / Desk
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American Industrial 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1950s Muriel Coleman Pacifica Desk Mid-Century California Palm Spring Style
By Muriel Coleman
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA c.1952. Pacifica desk designed by Murriel Coleman for California Contemporary Co. Basket
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Art Deco Style French Writing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
French writing table in Art Deco style.
Noble wood veneer on solid spruce. Rhomboidal pattern.
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Art Deco 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Massive Oak Table Art Nouveau Inspiration, France, Mid-20th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Oak table made circa 1960.
The table shape is inspired by the lines of art nouveau. This gives to this item an elegant and rare style.
As you can see on the last photo, a piece of ...
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French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Craft Table and Chair by Jonah Meyer, 1997
Located in Dallas, TX
An incredibly crafted table and chair by Jonah Meyer, 1997. From the collection of Sylvia and Garry Knox Bennett.
Category
20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$14,000 / set
Antique French Directoire Neoclassical Mahogany Leather Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Directoire Neoclassical Mahogany Leather Top Desk is a marvel of timeless architecture, tailored styling and quality materials. Crafted from exotic imported mahogany,...
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French Directoire 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Solid Wenge Danish Midcentury Table
Located in London, GB
Made in Denmark about 2010 for a customer who has now downsized, the solid wenge top is made of 3 slabs of wenge sawn to make three pairs of booked matched boards either side of the...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wenge
$12,455 Sale Price
25% Off
Small Ladies' Writing Desk From the Early 20th Century in Brown
Located in Opole, PL
Small Ladies' Writing Desk From the Early 20th Century in Brown
A small, simple ladies' writing desk, featuring a long, fabric-lined drawer in the top section and two smaller but de...
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British 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern TL2 Cavalletto Desk/Dining Table by Franco Albini for Poggi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern TL2 Cavalletto desk/dining table by Franco Albini for Poggi, 1950s.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Empire Style Elegant Writing Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Introducing this elegant Italian desk dating back to the 20th century. An extremely refined desk, inspired by the Empire style.
Featuring a linear design with black ebonized column ...
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Italian Empire 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
1960s Italian Dal Vera Bamboo Rattan Brass French Riviera Organic Writing Desk
By Dal Vera
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern writing table or desk in bamboo and wicker rattan with 2 side drawers with typical brass handles from renowned Dal Vera manufacturer. The o...
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Italian French Provincial 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Gio Ponti Writing Desk in Walnut and Brass for the BNL Offices, Italy 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare and collectable walnut desk with brass ferrules designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Schirolli (Mantova - Italy) in the 1940s for the Banca Nazionale del Lavoro (BNL - Nation...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
A NEO-CLASSICAL ART-DECO SHABBY-CHIC Desk and a Chair by DAL VERA, Italy 1960
By Dal Vera
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful set composed of a small rectangular desk with 2 drawers and a chair, Art-Deco, Modernist, desk with geometric bamboo structure and w...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1950's Paul McCobb Planner Group Desk & Chair Set
Located in Southampton, NJ
A striking Paul McCobb four drawer desk and matching chair set with white laminate top. All original 1950's from the Planner Group series, this scarcely seen set with original tag ha...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Large Group incl. Walnut Desk and Sideboards Made by Ove Lander in 1947
By Ove Larsen
Located in London, GB
Group of furniture made to order in 1947 by Ove Lander, Bredgade, Palae, Copenhagen Denmark and a third piece made in 1957 to match the originals pieces. For the avoidance of doubt, ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mahogany French Art Deco Jules Leleu Manner Dining Room Table period 1920s
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FS89
Spectacular rectangular Art Deco table of 1920s Legs in solid mahogany wood. Top laquered cream with decoration blacks rhombus. P...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Parchment-Covered Desk, Likely France
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and spacious desk, likely from France, dating to around 1940. The piece features a distinctive scroll-shaped design and includes two drawers seamlessly integrated into its...
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French 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Parchment Paper
1960s Vintage Painted Italian-Style Desk
Located in Augusta, GA
Vintage painted desk
Made in the 1960s
Stylish and functional
This vintage writing desk is painted a beautiful shade of chartreuse green and accented with gold details.
Category
Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Giltwood
Rare No.49 Art Nouveau Desk from Finland
Located in Munich, DE
wonderful light and elegant desk from finland by suomen tuoli-, kalusto- ja sorvaustehdas. from the area of jyväskylä & muurame. this small and rare desk will be an wonderful additio...
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Finnish Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Newly Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.
M...
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American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk and Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk with matching desk chair.
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon furniture, "Planner Group".
USA, 1950s
Black and white lacq...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Nils Jonsson Teak and Beech Dining Table or Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern desk or dining table by Nils Jonsson for Troeds. Made in Sweden around 1960 with a table top in teak and beech leg frame. The table has leaves on either short en...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
Sheraton Revival Cylinder Bureau, writing Desk with marquetry, circa 1890
Located in Miami, FL
A very good quality late 19th century satinwood Sheraton revival cylinder bureau with ebony string inlay, five walnut frieze drawers, the cylinder opening to reveal pigeon hole compa...
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European Sheraton 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$5,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Harvey Probber Curved Walnut Desk
Located in Hanover, MA
Impressive and sculptural curved top executive desk in walnut by Harvey Probber.
Panoramic scale 84" wide x 34" deep x 29.5" high.
Seven bands of walnut in alternating grain directi...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
1960's Mid Century Modern Copper Clad Writing Desk with Matching Chair
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Mid Century Modern Copper Clad Writing Desk with Matching Chair on Rollers. Very beautiful and unusual writing desk. Room focal point. 7 drawers. Chair with black vinyl textile.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
$3,024 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine French 1940s Cabinet - Armoire by Jean Pascaud 'Marquetry by J.D Malcles'
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Pascaud (1903-1996) - A fine French Art Deco walnut stained armoire/cabinet with a carved diamond pattern that frames three doors, each with a refined brass inlay by J.-D. Malcl...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Dining Table in Solid Scandinavian Pine by Søborg Furniture, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Dining table in Scandinavian solid pine, designed and made by Søborg Furniture. Made in Denmark, great original condition.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Mid Century Danish Drop Leaf Expanding Desk Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This rare most attractive original Danish Modern drop leaf desk by Arne Vodder (1926-2009) designed for Sibast Mobler in Denmark, features a...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
$3,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Spanish Double Drawer Rustic Table in Off-White Patina
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century Spanish rustic off-white painted pine farm kitchen table or occasional table.
Charming pinewood Spanish farmhouse or kitchen tabl...
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Spanish Rustic 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Pine
Metal Desk, Top Covered with Faux Leather, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Metal desk, top covered with faux leather circa 1960
Maybe a former dentist's office.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
20th Century Rosewood Italian Writing Desk
Located in Cantù, IT
An excellent piece of designed made in Italy. In excellent condition commensurate with age.
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Italian 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,865 / set
1980s English Root Wood Writing Desk with Door and Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s English root wood writing desk with door and drawers.
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English 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany Twin Pedestal Partner's Desk of Antique Quality from the 1920s
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique mahogany twin-pedestal partner's desk of exceptional quality.
The desk boasts fantastic proportions, a rich color, and a well-developed patina. Remarkably, there is no evide...
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Victorian 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$1,254 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century 1966 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
This desk was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro for the Bloch Editores headquarters in Rio de Janeiro. In the mid-1960s, Tenreiro and Sergio Rodrigues were chosen to oversee the furnishin...
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Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Imbuia
20th Century Italian Pair of Vintage Cabinet Writing Tables by Silvio Cavatorta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian writing cabinets ( his and hers ), designed by Silvio Cavatorta in good condition. Each of the large detailed cabinets features a lower s...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
$21,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Lovely Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Cushion Drawer Brown Leather Partner Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine fully, Antique circa 1900, Burr Walnut twin pedestal partner desk with hand dyed brown leather top.
It’s been lightly restored to...
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English Late Victorian Antique 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Neogothic Leather Top Desk by Jansen & Sons of Amsterdam
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Neogothic Leather Top Desk by Jansen & Sons of Amsterdam is a splendid result of high-grade materials and expert craftsmanship producing heirloom-quality furnishings that...
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Dutch Gothic Revival 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Art Deco burr walnut pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920-30’s.
The quality is outstanding, this is a large and impressive size. Ther...
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British Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1910s Venetian Baroque Table Ebonized Hand-Carved Walnut, Top in Burl Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century Venetian baroque table in ebonized hand-carved walnut, top in burl walnut, restored and polished to wax
Measure cm: H 80, W 182, D 93.
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Italian Baroque Revival 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
French Louis XIV Style Ebonized Mahogany Writing Desk, C. 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stately French writing desk in the Louis XIV style with a rectangular top inset with a rich, tooled leather writing surface, framed by a molded edge, and flanked on either side by ...
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French Louis XIV 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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
Franco Albini ash dining table Model TL2 Cavalletto, Poggi, (Very First Edition)
Located in Argelato, BO
Franco Albini ash dining table Model TL2 'Cavalletto' for Poggi, Italy (Very First Edition), Italy 1950s
This table is the very first edition (the one in ash) of Franco Albini's fam...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
20th Century Franco Albini Table Model TL2 "Cavalletto" in Wood for Poggi 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Turin, Turin
Iconic table designed by the great Italian maestro Franco Albini in the 50s. The model is TL2 better known as "Cavalletto" (in english "Trestle") since it reminds of lightness and wi...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Writing Desk by Bohuslav Horak for Anthologie Quartett, 1993
Located in Hellouw, NL
Bohuslav Horák’s work often sits at the intersection of sculpture and function. Known for his imaginative forms, he developed a distinct voice in postmodern design, particularly thro...
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Czech Post-Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century French Provincial Style Writing Desk with 4 Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century French provincial style writing desk features pressed wood construction, white lacquer finish, four dovetailed drawers with ornate hardware, and tapered legs.
Matc...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Paint
Early 20th Century Viennese Secession oak writing desk
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This luxurious and noble looking huge art nouveau desk was made around 1920 in Austria. It is made of oak wood, the table top is covered in beige genuine leather in the front part.
I...
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Austrian Vienna Secession 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
$7,984 Sale Price
20% Off
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