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WARING & GILLOW PARIS THOMAS CHIPPENDALE TASTE LiBRARY DESK BROWN LEATHER TOP
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite Waring & Gillow Paris writing table with the original hand dyed brown leather top ...
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English Edwardian Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Edwardian Quality Freestanding Mahogany Inlaid Pedestal Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality freestanding mahogany inlaid pedestal desk having a quality attractive mahogany inlaid satinwood crossbanded top with a green leather writing surface above ...
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Edwardian Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Other
Bauhaus Restored Beech Writing Desk Made in 1930s by Robert Slezak, Czechia
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Completely restored writing desk with a frame in tubular chromed steel.
Designed by Robert Slezak in the 1930s.
Material: beech, chrome-plated steel.
Wood is completely restored.
New polish and professionally cleaned chrome.
8 drawers and locks are fully functional.
Tubular steel with original chrome plating...
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Czech Bauhaus Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Antique Charles II Revival Oak and Elm Writing Desk Dressing
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Charles II revival C1920 oak and elm writing desk or dressing table.
Solid heavy, no loose joints and no woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. The oak l...
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Charles II Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm, Oak
Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.C Vickery of London
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 20th century mahogany metamorphic writing table by J.C Vickery of Regent St, London, the moulded edge hinged top lifting up and folding over to reveal the rising writing desk top, which consists of various writing instruments including ink wells, various compartments and a time piece, the writing slope also lifts up to reveal further storage space, the underneath of the writing slope is marked “J.C VICKERY” Standing on elegant cabriole legs. Circa 1910.
JC Vickery is a British consumer goods company founded in 1890 London. John Collard Vickery and his then partner, Arthur Thomas Hobbs, bought up the long established business of William Griggs...
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European Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, C1900
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique roll top desk offers paneled quarter sawn oak construction with s-top opening to full interior over base with flanking drawer towers h...
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American Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
American Drafting Table
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable wood top, cast iron base drafting table. This table adjusts in height from tallest position (42") to lowest (30.5") and the to...
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American Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Antique Hamilton Mfg. Co. Drafting Table with Footrest c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
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A fully adjustable industrial drafting table with solid Maple top, wooden base and solid cast iron b...
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American Industrial Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Stunning Art Deco Writing Desk in Book Matched Burl Veneer 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Stunning Art Deco Writing Desk in Book Matched Burl Veneer, Europe, 1930s.
This is a wonderful and very stylish art deco desk or writing table in beautiful book matched burl veneer....
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European Art Deco Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
Jacques Adnet President Oak Desk, France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
“President” Oak Desk on drawer pedestals and brass plinth, copper handles with original British green leather top, details abound in this piece such as the guest facing end with its ...
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French Art Deco Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Maison Jansen Attributed Louis XVI Style Ebonized Desk
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Jansen Attributed Louis XVI Style Ebonized Desk.
We offer a gorgeous antique French Louis XVI style ebonized desk or bureau plat with a red leather top embossed with g...
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French Louis XVI Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Desk in the style of Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann (1879-1933), France, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco desk on curved tapered legs. The desk has a corresponding design on the front and back and offers plenty of storage space with four drawers. The left-hand drawer is ...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Palisander, Rosewood
Set of Art Nouveau Desk and Chair from "Seaweed" Collection by Louis Majorelle
Located in Dubai, AE
Original Art Nouveau home office furniture set (a desk and a chair) from "Algae" (Seaweed) collection by Louis Majorelle (1859-1926). The open-knee mahogany desk includes three drawe...
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French Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Rustic Country French Cherrywood Table ~ Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Rustic Country French Cherrywood Table ~ Desk is ideal for the casual decor, or for the executive who prefers a less pretentious look. The table has been used for kitchen du...
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French Rustic Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts trestle library table or writing desk
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Measures: 48.25"W x 29.75"D x 28.25"H.
Professio...
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American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1900s French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Experience the rich history and craftsmanship of the early 1900s with this French wooden desk, an exemplar of classic design and functionality. Constructed from deep-toned wood, this...
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French Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Sheraton Revival Rosewood Cylinder Bureau
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3169 Exceptional Sheraton revival - Edwardian rosewood bureau - writing table, having original pierced, brass gallery above 2 waterfall shelves, batwing inlaid cylinder fall which ...
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English Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Wood Patinated Desk
Located in High Point, NC
This early 20th-century French wood patinated desk exemplifies classic charm and functional design. Its unique architectural form, reminiscent of a stately structure, is accentuated ...
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French Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Amsterdam School Cubist Desk by Anton Hamaker for 't Woonhuys, 1930s
By 't Woonhuys
Located in Hellouw, NL
This desk is most probably designed by the Dutch architect and furniture designer Anton Hamaker. He has more than four hundred buildings to his name and in addition to being an archi...
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Dutch Art Deco Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Miami, FL
An antique early 20th century ladies' secretary desk. Made from walnut with a maple writing surface. Features a drop front with neoclassical brass hardware over large central drawer ...
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European Chippendale Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality antique burr walnut kneehole desk, having a cross banded and quarter veneered top, with cross grain mouldings to the edge, above an arrangement of seven dr...
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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Danish Art Nouveau, Dining / Desk Table made in Oak, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Introducing a striking rectangular dining or desk table that summarizes the essence of Danish Art Nouveau craftsmanship, hailing from the early 20th century. Crafted with meticulous ...
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Danish Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, Steel, Glass, Germany, 1940s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Dimensions of the desk:
Height: 70 cm (27.6 in)
Width: 100 cm (39.4 in)
Depth: 55 cm (21.7 in)
Leg space:
Height: 67.5 cm (26.6 in)
Width: 45 cm (17.7 in)
Our professional refurbis...
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German Bauhaus Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, Oak, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Desk dimensions:
Height: 79 cm (31.1 in)
Width: 110 cm (43.3 in)
Depth: 63 cm (24.8 in)
Leg space:
Height: 74 cm (29.1 in)
Width: 68 cm (26.8 in)
Made according to the design of Ma...
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German Bauhaus Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Antique Spanish Trestle-Leg & Iron Stretcher Desk, Elaborately Carved
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish elaborately carved wood desk, with trestle-legs and forged-iron stretchers, from the turn of the 19th and 20th century. This antique table from Spain has a rectangular-shap...
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Spanish Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Rosewood Inlaid Ladies Secretary
Located in Sofia, BG
Small ladies secretary animated form of veneer wood and rosewood marquetry, opening to two drawers in step. Bronze ornaments, pull handles the removab...
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French Louis XV Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Early 20th century Spanish writing table
Located in Malton, GB
This is a great designed early 20th century Spanish writing table. Made from solid walnut with a single slab top with an incredible patina. The carved drawer fronts give this a great...
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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Wooden Glass and Brass Top Wash Stand
By Al Black
Located in Weymouth, MA
Antique authentic wooden wash stand. Top has three sided ledge and glass insert with brass corners. Original wood has a fine patina.
Category
American American Colonial Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk
Located in Dorchester, GB
A superb quality English early to mid 20th century pedestal desk.
The build quality of this desk is second to none.
Fine hand cut dovetailed joints, drawers made from a finely figu...
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British Art Deco Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk With Bookcases
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table with built-in bookcases
In the manner of Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, wi...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Writing desk from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish. There are five dovetailed drawers all with brass original ha...
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French Louis XVI Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Quarter sawn oak, with original copper hardware.
Measures: 60"W...
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American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk or secretary desk
In the manner of Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper h...
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American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
An impressive and extremely well made antique burr walnut leather top desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-20 period.
The quality is outstanding, this has s...
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British Queen Anne Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
American Aesthetic Oak Partners Desk manner Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Buffalo, NY
American Aesthetic Oak Partners Desk manner Louis Comfort Tiffany.. Large and handsome antique oak partner's desk, Gorgeous grain, brass hardware.carving to the massive feet.Drawers ...
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American Aesthetic Movement Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Watchmaker’s or Jeweler’s Workbench or Desk, 1920s
Located in Brussels , BE
A wonderful 1920s watchmaker’s or jeweler’s multi-drawer wood workbench that’s a good height and size to serve as a standing desk when not seated on a tall stool or chair. We can als...
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Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
20th Century Inlaid Wood French Napoleon III Style Writing Desk, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant French writing desk from the first half of the 20th century in Napoleon III style. Finished for the centre piece of furniture with rich floral inlays in walnut, maple, mahoga...
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French Napoleon III Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
A Stunning Edwardian Leather Top Desk after Edward and Roberts
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning Edwardian richly patinated and beautifully figured mahogany desk in the manner of Edward and Roberts, London. This fabulous piece is of exceptional quality, stunningly ca...
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English Edwardian Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Early 20th C. Louis XVI Petite Desk/ Writing Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
A wonderful early 20th Century French Louis XVI style writing desk in ebonized black finish. Dating to around the 1940’s with original brass mounts and leather top. This is the epi...
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French French Provincial Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Early 20th century satinwood sheraton revival desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century satinwood sheraton revival desk circa 1910.
Fine quality petit sheraton revival pedestal desk, comprising of 3 sections, top surface and 2 pedestals.
Shaped top ...
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English Sheraton Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Satinwood
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Robert Slezák, Walnut, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Dimensions of the table:
Height: 76 cm (29.9 in)
Width: 150 cm (59.1 in)
Depth: 75 cm (29.5 in)
Leg space:
Height: 71 cm (28 in)
Width: 57 cm (22.4 in)
Luxurious desk design in Cau...
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Czech Bauhaus Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardwa...
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American Arts and Crafts Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed
By Seng
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique American Renaissance Revival style carved walnut extension table by Seng, Chicago, Illinois. circa 1920/1930
Born in the United States in the early 20th century, featuring a rare and unusual form and extension mechanism. Slightly lift the rectangular top and the slide the mechanical horizontal draw-leaf style extensions to expand the the width of the top, morphing the library table / sofa console into a kitchen table / dining table.
Having a bookmatched burl wood, oak and walnut banded, parquetry inlay top, molded apron with dovetailed frieze drawer, rising on turned urn baluster-form standards, over shaped stretcher joined trestle base with twist ornamentation, resting on bun feet, signed, stamp to frame under top.
Dimensions: (approx)
31" High, 54" Wide, 23.5" Deep
Extended: 37.5" Deep
Provenance / Acquisition:
John Phifer Marrs collection.
Important auction house J. Garrett Auctioneers, Dallas, Texas, May 2021 catalog, presented a special curated collection from John Phifer Marrs, premier Southern interior designer known for an elegant, fresh and inviting design method, often called The New Southern Style...
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American Renaissance Revival Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Burl
English Edwardian Fully Fitted Oak Serpentine Roll Top Desk - Twin Pedestal
Located in Leicester, GB
Beautiful English Edwardian double pedestal, roll top oak desk. Handsomely made by ‘HLL’ Harris Lebus, London ‘Entirely English Make’. Classic English solid oak desk from the early 1...
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British Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
English Edwardian Writing Table Bureaux
Located in Leicester, GB
Stunning English Edwardian slim cabinet bureaux in Mahogany. Beautiful inlay decoration. The writing table can be opened and closed with a key and a lock. Inside the writing table th...
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British Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 1900's Rosewood Empire Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
28” x 15.5” x 38.5”H; desk height 28”
Gorgeous Empire-style rosewood secretary desk from the turn of the century with Biedermeier influences.
• four-way matched rosewood veneer
•...
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American American Empire Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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 Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Antique French Regence Stripped Oak Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Regence Stripped Oak Desk ~ Writing Table is a delightful little desk that is ideal for efficient floor plans, home offices, or just as a convenient table for any room...
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French Louis XIV Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Industrial Cast Iron Drafting / Drawing Table by Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s American eagle drawing table by Keuffel & Esser Co.
Overall dimensions: 32″ x 51″
Height range when top is flat: 37″ – 48″
Materials: Cast Iron &...
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American Industrial Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts trestle library table or writing desk
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Measures: 48"W x 30"D x 29"H.
Very good original...
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American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
French Louis XV Bureau Plat Desk or Writing Table with Embossed Leather
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An outstanding French Louis XV desk having embossed leather top and a faux front on its back so will look lovely in the center of any room. The writing desk has three spacious drawer...
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French Louis XV Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Swedish Art Nouveau Style Oak Writing Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
Kidney-shaped oak writing desk with double chest of drawers with 8 drawers on each side. Wrought iron handles. Sides with magazine racks.
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Swedish Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Original Jugendstil Herrenschreibtisch+Armlehnstuhl, J. W. Müller (Wien um 1905)
By J.W. Müller
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Jugendstil Herrenschreibtisch (freistehend, 9 Schubladen) + Armlehnstuhl
Entwurf: J. W. Müller (K.u.K. Hoftischlerei, Wien um 1905)
Modell-Nummer: -
Ausführung: J. W. Müller ...
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Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.
Measures: 48"...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Early 20th Century Brushed Steel And Marble Writing Desk Vanity
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, industrial, brushed steel desk features a contrasting white marble top with beveled edge and five drawers with brass trim underneath them. This petite piece works...
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American Industrial Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
Antique Fine Quality C1900 Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Writing Table Desk Dressing
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Fine Quality circa 1900 Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Writing Table, versatile as a desk, dressing, or side table, boasting a simple yet elegant classical design.
This remarkable p...
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Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Corner Desk by Daniel van Dorp for Reens, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School desk.
Design by Daniel van Dorp for Gebroeders Reens Amsterdam.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid macassar ebony with...
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Dutch Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Macassar
Antique French Walnut Bureau Plat Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French walnut bureau plat desk, dating from around the 1900-1910 period.
It is of outstanding quality, this has fantastic gilt metal ormolu mounts all over, inclu...
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French Louis XV Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
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