Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Period: Early 20th Century
Color: Black
Modernist Steel and Glass Desk, French Early-Mid 20th Century
By Le Corbusier
Located in London, GB
A sculptural statement desk in patinated black enamelled steel, with new floating frosted glass top. Le Corbusier-esque in it’S Form - a nod to both modernism and industrialism. Fren...
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French Modern Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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 Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Chippendale style slant top desk in black lacquered wood. Red brilliant lacquered inferior part opening by three drawers with a crossb...
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European Chinese Chippendale Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Adjustable Drafting Table in Cast Iron with Rare Skull Painting
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this 19th century adjustable drafting table in cast iron with amazing skull painting on top. The table supported by a finely cast iron base. T...
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American Industrial Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Maison Jansen French Louis-XVI Style Ebonized Secretary Desk
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI-style (1940s) ebonized & bronze trim abbatant form desk with a drop front interior above 3 drawers and below a narrow drawer with a bronze design panel. (stamped: JA...
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French Louis XVI Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Deco Tubular Console Table or Small Desk by Royal Chrome
By Royal Chrome
Located in Chicago, IL
A nice period chrome tubular table by quality company. Makes for a nice writing desk, console or sofa table. Of the manner of The Bauhaus Marcel Breuer...
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American Art Deco Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant Art Deco desk and chair set, in ebonized wood, carved with bold foliate motifs. The desk has three front drawers and two sets of shelves on ...
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French Art Deco Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Simmons Brushed Steel Sheraton Series Desk Vanity Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, Sheraton Series vanity or desk set by Simmons Company Furniture features an upholstered gray vinyl chair seat with gray d...
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American Sheraton Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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 Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
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 Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Louis XV Style Desk Bureau Plat Vintage
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage black lacquer bureau plat writing desk. Gilt bronze details. Elaborate figures on four corners. Gold tooled black leather top. Faux drawers on guest side of desk.
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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
French Art Deco Leleu Mahogany Kneehole Desk
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco large mahogany kneehole desk with bronze column design trim and leather top. (JULES LELEU)
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French Art Deco Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Belgian Art Nouveau Desk and Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Belgian Art Nouveau desk and armchair in ebonized oak, circa 1905, in the manner of Gustave Serrurier-Bovy. 72" long x 37" deep x 30" high. The Art...
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Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Vintage Riveted Pedestal Desk
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage riveted pedestal desk from Belgium, dating back to the 1900's. Desk is cantilevered off a metal base. The table top was previously an exterior ...
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Belgian Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Architectural French Oak Center or Game Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Architectural French Oak Center or Game Table. Very sturdy. Great as a small desk or writing table as well.
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French Renaissance Revival Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Pair of Steel Legs
Located in New York, NY
Visually interesting pair of vintage industrial-looking steel legs. Originally used for architect's table, but now would be perfect bases for anything! Open:...
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French Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Desk and chair-Alfred Hendrickx-Mid 20th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Desk and chair by Alfred Hendrickx
Belgium, 1958
Desk: teak lacquered wood
Chair: lacquered wooden structure, fabric upholstery
desk: 124 x 77.5 x h 76.5 cm 48.8 x 30.5 x h 30.1 in...
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Belgian Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Secretary Desk w/ Bookcase
Located in Charlotte, NC
A stunning secretary desk with bookcase by top-quality furniture maker Craftique, in the style of early American John Hancock desks. Solid mahogany with their Old Wood finish, brass ...
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American Chippendale Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Style Carved Oak Drop Front Two Drawers Secretary Bureau, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Louis XV Style carved oak drop front secretary or bureau or writing desk, two drawers with shaped bronze handles, made in France in the 1920s....
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French Louis XV Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 42.52 in W 34.26 in D 20.08 in
19th Century Solid Oak Baroque Trestle Desk Writing Table or Console
Located in Miami, FL
An 19th century Spanish baroque desk, or writing table made of solid oak with lyre shaped legs joined by solid wood stretched. Two drawers with original iron drawer pulls. The top is...
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Spanish Baroque Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 29.73 in W 49.61 in D 23.63 in
20th Century Danish Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Modernist maple and patinated steel desk featuring two drawers behind a single hinged door with ball final feet and knob.
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Live Edge "Satin Walnut" Table on Cast Pedestal Black Wishbone Base
Located in Birmingham, AL
This Live Edge "Satin Walnut" Table on Cast Pedestal Black Wishbone Base is Hand-cast at a National Historic Landmark, Sloss Furnaces. The Legacy base c...
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American American Craftsman Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Stash Desk lacquer & walnut , lacquer drawers, lacquer and wood desk, waterfall
Located in Ridgewood, NY
A Minimalist’s dream, the stash desk is a perfect combination of deep, rich walnut with a pop of color. Its slim and clean profile is ideal for small spaces...
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American Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 30 in W 60 in D 24 in
1800s Hancrafted Tall Slant Top Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
1800s Hancrafted tall slant top secretary desk. Wood appears to be flame maple. Solid dove tail joints. Turned legs and carved apron. Some wea...
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American American Classical Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Antique French Console Table or Ladies Small Writing Desk, Restored circa 1800s
Located in Chicago, IL
Petite console Table or ladies Writing Desk, made in France during the late 1800s from solid Mahogany. Beautifully restored, both structurally and cosmetically and ready for the next...
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French Country Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 27.25 in W 35.75 in D 16.38 in
Midcentury Writing Desk or Console Table from Up Zavody, 1960s
By Up Závody
Located in Żory, PL
Mid-century writing desk which can also be used as a console table. Manufactured by UP Zavody Bučovice in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. Features two drawers and black glass...
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Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Baker Furniture English Regency Burled Walnut Writing Desk or Console Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Regency style writing desk or console table
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Burled walnut, with original brass ...
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American Regency Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Walnut Slant Front Queen Anne Style Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 19th century English Queen Anne style slant front desk with three drawers & inner compartments.
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English Queen Anne Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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Antique Art Deco Ebonised Black Desk
Located in Dorchester, GB
A ebonised Art Deco desk of perfect proportions.
Featuring 3 varying size drawers and one large drawer with curved edges. The desk is in good vintage condition with light wear to th...
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British Art Deco Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th century French Oak Sofa Table Writing Desk Carved Black Forest Barley Twist
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Oak Sofa Table Writing Desk Carved Black Forest Barley Twist.
Direct from France, a lovely antique French writing desk or...
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French French Provincial Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29 in W 39 in D 23.5 in
French Art Deco Ebonised Black Bureau
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A very well drawn Parisian Art Deco Bureau in highly polished piano finish black with sabre shaped reeded to the front, Paris stamped locks, hyde leather with greek key tooling sycam...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Bauhaus Metal and Steeltube Desk, Green Lacquer, Nickel, Germany circa 1920/30
Located in Regensburg, DE
Bauhaus metal and steeltube desk, green lacquer, nickel, Germany circa 1920/30.
Fully restored condition, relacquered, regalvinized and polished.
Sheet iron, dark racing gre...
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French Bauhaus Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Nickel, Sheet Metal
H 22.05 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Art Deco Desk High Glossy Black Lacquer, France 1925
Located in Bochum, NRW
Black Art Deco desk with beautifully fluted french facade, fully refurbished in high glossy black lacquer. A unique masterpiece with fine details,...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
French Louis XV Style Ebonized Black and Bronze Writing Desk Bureau Plat
Located in West Hartford, CT
A beautiful French Louis XV style ebonized wood desk bearing ormolu mountings throughout the three drawer desk, with an inset leather writing surface.
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French Louis XV Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Black Lacquer Altar Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Marked by its grand proportions and restrained, Ming-dynasty style, this stately table was either an altar for ancestor worship or a painting table used for viewing painted scrolls or works of calligraphy. The waisted table...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Antique Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Black Lacquer Bureau Plat
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XV style bronze mounted black lacquer bureau plat, circa 1920's. With nice quality bronze mounts, brass inlay, leather top and hand dove tailed drawer construction. For...
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European Louis XV Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Black Lacquered Writing Desk with Leather Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome French Louis XVI style black lacquered writing desk with leather top. As you can see from the pictures there are pull o...
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French Louis XVI Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Industrial Adjustable Table / Desk
Located in Oakville, CT
Cast iron vintage industrial adjustable table
Overall Dimensions of the Base: 20" x 56"
Height Adjusts from 23" - 36".
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American Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Black German Bauhaus Chrome Plated Steel Writing Desk, Made in the 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Desk with a tubular chromed steel frame
Manufactured in the 1930s.
Wood is completely restored. The original veneer is preserved.
Tubular steel with original chrome plating and p...
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German Bauhaus Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.32 in W 43.31 in D 22.84 in
Rare Morse Drafting Table, Cast Iron and Wood, with Seldom Seen Drawer
By Morse Machine Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Morse drafting table with seldom seen drawer, Measures: 36" x 48" top. Retains original color with remnants of pin striping. The lever used to control side to side motion has a ...
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American Industrial Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
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