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Period: 20th Century
Neoclassical Directoire Style Beige Leather Top Crotch Mahogany Tepered Leg Desk
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Compact Neoclassical Directoire Style Beige Leather Top Crotch Mahogany Tepered Leg Desk MINT
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American Federal 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

French Louis XV Black Ebonized Bureau Desk With Leather Top by Bodart
Located in Elkton, MD
This ebonized bureau was manufactured by Bodart, known for producing furniture inspired by historical styles. Stamped "Bodart" in the upper left drawer, this desk reflects the ornate...
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Unknown Louis XV 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Style Carved Writing Desk With Red Leather Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian style writing desk with red leather top. Each drawer is lined with leather. Amazing quality hand carving details, finish, craftsmanship, and hardware. Add some Italian style ...
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American Other Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Mid-Century Modern Lane Tuxedo Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Tuxedo Walnut Writing Desk. Featuring a straight line design, rectangular top with rosewood inlay, three drawers for storage, original b...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Rationalist Desk Made Of Chrome Plated Steel And Stained Wood, Italy, c. 1930
By Cova, Italy 1
Located in Berlin, DE
Rationalist desk attributed to Cova - Milano, c. 1930. The desk is made of chrome plated tubular steel and stained wood. Restored on request, delivery time 10-12 weeks.
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Italian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-20th Century Desk, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century desk featuring two drawers on the right side, flared legs, and a rectangular top with elegant profiling. The back is fully veneered and showcases an intricate diamon...
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Italian 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Olavi Hanninen Vintage Black Brutalist Table Desk in Elm
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Olavi Tapio Hänninen (14 December 1920, in Lapinlahti – 16 June 1992 in Espoo) was a Finnish designer and interior architect. Olavi Hänninen's design projects ranged from furniture to trams and church silverware, including total interior designs for many public facilities. His modernist designs also included tables and chairs, and he was well recognized for his work on the Palace Hotel interiors together with Antti Nurmesniemi and Olli Borg. Hänninen designed a renowned plastic chair with metal structure for the hotel's cafe. In the 1970s his designs included the new Valmet Nr I trams for Helsinki City Transport. Before starting his own design office in 1961, Hänninen worked at architect Viljo...
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French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful remarkable statement in design and craftsmanship. This mid-century teak Danish desk, precisely crafted in exceptional teak grain wood, with a fully finished back the finish...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

1980's Cerused Oak Three Drawer Desk
Located in New York, NY
1980's cerused oak desk with 3 large drawers and claw feet legs, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Dark Walnut Executive Desk by Monteverdi Young
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Spectacular 1970’s Dark walnut with black lacquer outline executive desk by Monteverdi-Young. Custom ordered by renowned interior designer Gary Jon In beautiful vintage condition. ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by J. Divíšek, Repolished, Walnut, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Maker: Jaroslav Divíšek - Týniště nad Orlicí Desk dimensions: Height: 80 cm (31.5 in) Width: 205 cm (80.7 in) Depth: 83 cm (32.7 in) Space for legs: Height: 63 cm (24.8 in) Width: ...
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Czech Art Deco 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Wood, Walnut

20th Century French Maison Jansen Bamboo Writing Desk and Chair, Louis Sognot
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Attributed to Louis Sognot (1892-1970), designer for Maison Jansen, this mid twentieth century French desk or writing table, is constructed of bamboo and features a red leather top. The corners around the top and legs are all detailed in brass. Its two drawers open using brass drop ring drawer pulls. Its four legs gently taper outward and are joined by an H stretcher that provides stability. This set includes its original accompanying bamboo desk chair...
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French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Georgian Mahogany Partner's Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian style mahogany partner's desk with kneehole design surrounded by drawers and 3 section leather top.
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English Georgian 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Design Midcentury Writing Table / Desk, Germany, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany - around 1960s - good original condition, stable, refreshed jt
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Czech Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Style Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XVI style desk of mahogany, finished with a Museum quality French polish. The contours of the writing table are covered with gilt brass trims while Pearl trims adorn the...
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Louis XVI Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French Art Deco Executive Desk
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
French Art Deco Executive Desk A stunning example of French craftsmanship, the French Art Deco Executive Desk is a remarkable piece that encapsulates the elegance and sophistication ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Glass, Painted wood & Chrome Plated Metal 1990s desk by Gallotti e Radice
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Minimal Desk with wheeled chest of drawers in white lacquered wood, thick cut glass and chrome plated metal. Minimal and elegant Desk with chest of drawers on wheels in white lacqu...
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Italian Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Modernist lacquered wood executive desk
Located in New York, NY
Modernist lacquered wood five drawer executive desk and with cantilevered top.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Gio Ponti Directional Desk for Egidio Proserpio, 1955
By Egidio Proserpio, Gio Ponti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti Directional Desk for Egidio Proserpio, mahogany, Italy, 1955 Executed by Egidio Proserpio in Barzanò, the “Directional” desk by Gio Ponti translates architectural precisio...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-20th Century Wood Bureau a Gradin/Writing Desk Table by Jean-Michel Frank
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century modern wood bureau a gradin/writing desk table designed by Jean-Michel Frank, Argentina By: Jean-Michel Frank Material: wood, metal, leather Technique: cast, molded...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Joaquim Tenreiro, Writing Desk in Rosewood for Bloch Editores, 1960s, Brazil
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Joaquim Tenreiro Rosewood Desk for Bloch Editores Glass Painted Top Brazil, 1960s
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Brazilian Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Karl Springer Rare "Goatskin Free Form Desk" 1988
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional "Goatskin Free Form Desk" in high gloss lacquered goatskin with drawer by Karl Springer, American 1988 (date stamped on bottom). Springer’s Free Form...
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American Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

Maurice Calka “Boomerang” Desk by Leleu Deshays, France - 1970s
Located in Renens, CH
Designed by Maurice Calka (1921-1999) and produced by Leleu Deshay in only a very limited quantity, this Boomerang shaped desk represents a new technical application of fiberglass in...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front writing desk By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with caned side panels, and origina...
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American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Rare Brass and Steel Aged Mirrored Top John Vesey Style Ebonzed Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning desk that was perhaps made by John Vesey, but we can't say with any degree of certainty. The elements are there, the steel and brass used to create the more averag...
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European Directoire Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Vintage Functionalist Desk by Alvar Aalto, Artek, Finland, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk by Alvar Aalto made from birch with original green top. Lovely, clean lines. Neat size, small drawer to the left.
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Italian Desk from the 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in the 1960s the desk also features chrome tubular legs. Italian desk from the late 1960s characterize by the sleek and modern aesthetic. Second height 24.7 from the floor ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Italian Desk from the 1960s
Italian Desk from the 1960s
$2,750 Sale Price
42% Off
Small Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk, Oak Veneer and Chromium Plated Metal c 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
Small Bauhaus tubular steel desk, so-called 'typewriter desk', with 4 drawers. The desk is made of chromed tubular steel and oak-veneered wood. Germany/ Czechoslovakia/ Austria, circ...
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German Bauhaus Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Box Wooton Desk Table File Cabinet Organizer Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak box wooton desk table file cabinet organizer mint!  
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Executive Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, Italy, 1950s
Located in Wilnis, UT
Beautiful large executive desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani, manufactured by Tecno Milano in Italy, circa 1950. This eye-catching desk has a unique design with the integrated drawe...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Signed Romeo Rega Console or Desk in Chrome and Brown Plexiglass, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning desk or console table in chromed steel with a brown plexiglass top. This incredibly rare piece is signed by Romeo Rega and was designed in Rome,Italy during the 1970s. This...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Florence Knoll Walnut Executive Desk for Knoll Associates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This vintage executive walnut desk, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates Inc. in the 1950s, is a stunning example of mid-century modern design. Featuring a functional cabi...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch, Artek 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare Mid-Century Modern writing desk in full birch model K81 manufactured by Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas for Artek. The minimalist design of the table already designed in the 1...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

1910 Heinrich Wenck Hardwood Partners Desk With Drawers, Doors & Keys
Located in London, GB
Circa. 1910 Heinrich Wenck Mahogany Partners Desk With Drawers, Doors & Keys. Solid table top. Heinrich Wenck was throughout most of his career employed as an architect at the Danish...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Fontana Arte Free-Standing Writing Desk in Walnut Burl and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fontana Arte, desk, walnut burl veneer, walnut veneer, brass, Italy, circa 1935 Fontana Arte, one of Italy’s most prestigious design firms, known for its pioneering contributions t...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Writing Table, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian writing table, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 76 cm; W= 110 cm; D= 50 cm.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Italian Writing Table, 1950s
Italian Writing Table, 1950s
$777 Sale Price
50% Off
Duotone Metal Desk by Marko, Blue and Gray, Two Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of industrial design, this duotone metal desk by Marko features a distinctive blue and gray finish that embodies mid-century utilitarian aesthetics. With its robus...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Lane Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
Located in Doylestown, PA
Beautiful vintage Lane Mid-Century Modern walnut desk. This piece features atomic tapered legs, laminate top and large dovetail drawers with ample storage. A classic and elegant addi...
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North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Italian Mid Century Wood and Metal Desk
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mid century small desk made of metal feet and wood cabinets and top. The writing area is covered by a black laminate layer, accentuating...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Table Desk Design I.S.A. Bergamo Style
Located in taranto, IT
Original 60s curved desk, probable production I.S.A. Bergamo. Structure in fir wood with veneers and top in beige formica, feet in metal structure with brass terminals. Front w...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

English Walnut & Mahogany Games Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1940 English Walnut & Mahogany Games table Measures: W 76 x D 42 x H 76 cm.    
Category

20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Antique Italian Walnut Desk Side Table with Cabriole Carved Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique Italian solid walnut side table with four beautiful walnut cabriole carved legs and detailed by the shaped corners, beveled top and central drawer with brass handle...
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Italian Renaissance 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Cees Braakman Boomerang Desk with Triangle Legs for Pastoe, Dutch Design, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
 Mid-century desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe with Fat Hairpin Legs, This Version has two cabinets with three drawers on both sides, top drawers can be locked with one key. In origin...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

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

Artona desk designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1979.
Located in Athens, Attiki
The Artona executive desk by Afra and Tobia Scarpa was the first line ever produced by Maxalto. Maxalto was set up in 1975 as a high-end division of B&B Italia to focus exclusively ...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Burl

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Table, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950. Wood, metal frame legs. Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (Africa). In original condition, with wear consistent with age and use, p...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Important Vintage Pierre Chapo Desk, Model B40, in Solid Elm, 1980
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Really large desk design by Pierre Chapo and produced in 1980. This desk B40 is made in solid Elm and is the largest version of the model. In situ picture and more details regarding ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Thonet, Chrome Plated Metal, Lacquered Wood, 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus tubular steel desk B 282 designed by R. C. Coquery and manufactured by Thonet, c. 1930 Delivery time c. 8 weeks
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Bauhaus Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Dornach School Anthroposophical Desk in Birch, circa 1930
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dornach school desk, birch, Germany, 1930s This elegant desk reflects the spiritual-functional design principles rooted in the Dornach School tradition of the 1930s. Softly rounded edges, subtly arched base elements, and fluid, continuous surfaces replace conventional straight lines and symmetry, radiating a warm and dreamy presence. The proportions and curves of this design create a sense of calm and intention, not just serving as furniture but a supportive element in ones environment and life, resonating with the anthroposophical way of living. True to anthroposophical design principles, this piece avoids straight lines altogether, embracing asymmetry and mirroring the organic rhythms of nature. While the exact maker remains unconfirmed, the work bears a strong stylistic affinity to the designs of Siegfried Pütz (1907–1979), Felix Kayser (1892–1980), or Fritz Schuy (1891–1952), all prominent figures associated with the Dornach School. Dornach school or Dornach design is a comprehensive exploration of anthroposophical furniture...
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German Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptionally inlaid antique slant-front drafting desk. circa 1900 Hand-crafted in the early 20th century, likely French, one piece desk on frame form, having a sloped fr...
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Louis XVI 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Kingwood, Mahogany, Maple, Palisander, Rosewood, Burl, Felt

Baker Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, US
This exquisite Baker Furniture desk combines vintage charm with timeless elegance, making it a standout piece for any office or study. Crafted in the United States by skilled artisans, this large writing desk features a luxurious leather top that provides a smooth, sophisticated writing surface. The desk showcases the hallmark quality and attention to detail associated with Baker Furniture, with gold accents adding a touch of opulence to its design. In good condition, the desk exhibits normal wear and subtle marks on the leather top, which only serve to enhance its character and authenticity. Its spacious surface offers ample room for writing, working, or displaying cherished items, while the sturdy construction ensures durability. This vintage Baker desk...
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American Hollywood Regency 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Baker Desk
Baker Desk
$2,904 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Executive Desk by Mauser, Veneered Wood, Chromed Metal Germany, 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-Century Executive Desk in walnut veneered wood and chrome plated metal. From the "Chefbüro Mauser-Programm" by Mauser-Werke Waldeck, Germany, c. 1960
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Spectacular Wood Desk, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Exceptional and spectacular French Art Deco wood desk. Two drawers in facade, circa 1930.
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Paul Sormani Style Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Executive Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique French Louis XV style bombay form executive desk or bureau plat desk In the manner of Paul Sormani France, Circa Early 20th Century Kingwood and burl wood, ...
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French French Provincial 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Custom-made high-style bird's-eye maple George Washington double-end desk by Drexel. The desktop features a leather-topped writing surface embossed with gold leaf. There are three pu...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Freestanding Desk in Solid Oak, by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined mid-century freestanding desk in solid oak and with brass handles. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in 1950s. Nice lines for this perfect office desk. Overall a great impression...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

French Walnut Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant desk, writing table, with slant drop front, with the beautiful carved decors in Classic figures all around the piece and saber legs. When opened we find the writing area...
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French Belle Époque 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Early variant Osvaldo Borsani desk with two drawers for Tecno, Italy 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Minimal Osvaldo Borsani 1950s desk for Tecno, Italy Carries all the original Tecno transfer labels
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Louis XVI Style Desk, circa 1900
Located in Greding, DE
Louis XVI style desk, crafted around 1900. The tabletop features burgundy leather with a surrounding brass trim. Three shallow drawers with refined brass fittings offer practical sto...
Category

Louis XVI Antique 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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