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Period: Late 20th Century
Late 20th Century Danish Industrial Style Painted Metal Desk
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
Mid-Century Modern Danish Industrial Style Desk with Red/Orange Steel Frame. This striking mid-century modern desk with clean lines and functional design of the 60s/70s era, featurin...
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British Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Ormolu Leather Top Bureau Plat Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Ormolu Leather Top Bureau Plat Writing Desk. Item featured is a large impressive size, stunning bronze figural female bust mounts on all ...
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Louis XV Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Bamboo Writing Desk with Drawers, 1980s
Located in Roma, RM
BAMBOO WRITING DESK WITH DRAWERS 1980
Product details
Dimensions: 90L x 80H x 61D cm.
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Italian Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Kroma' Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1980s ‘Kroma’ desk designed by Antonia Astori for Driade. This modern desk embodies a minimalist aesthetic, featuring a rectangular white surface composed of wood with fine black l...
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Italian Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Signed Romeo Rega Console or Desk in Chrome and Brown Plexiglass, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega
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 Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Modern Contemporary Italian Dining Table "METRA" by Makio Hasuike for Seccose
By Seccose
Located in Philadelphia, PA
For your consideration a beautiful sculptural dining table designed by Makio Hasuike for Seccose, Italy, circa 1980s. The name is METRA and is built with a super light yet super-stro...
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European Post-Modern Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Glass Wood Chrome Dining Table
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Wonderfully simplistic parsons style 1970s rectangular dining table. Made of glass, wood and chromed steel legs.
Would make for an amazing executive desk or conference table.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Postmodern 1980s Pine Wood writing Desk in the style of Guillerme & Chambron
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely fabulous, sculptural desk made of solid pine wood!
Three storage drawers on the right side with white accents and button-like solid pine knobs. Next to the drawers, lies a...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Zebra Wood and Chrome Writing Desk, ca. 1970’s
Located in New York, NY
High style 1970’s writing desk, of stunning zebra wood veneer, on an architectural bright chrome frame.
The rectangular wood element features three pull out drawers, it is 5 in. H.
T...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Wonderful Milo Baughman style Black Lacquered Rosewood Desk Chrome X Base
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman style West Michigan Furniture (from their 'Dimension 1' collection) black lacquered and rosewood desk with chrome X base. We actually love the original finish...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Postmodern desk, interlübke
By Interlübke
Located in Neuss, NW
Postmodern desk by interlübke from the 1980s. High quality desk with a white asymethric working surface and white lacquered tubular steel legs.
Quality Features:
very good work...
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German Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Rare Marzio Cecchi Writing Desk with Sculpted Bronze Base
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marzio Cecchi, writing desk, lacquered wood, lacquered iron, bronze, leather, Italy, 1985
Italian-based designer Marzio Cecchi (1940-1990) designed this remarkable office set that ...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Unique Red Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Dining Table or Desk, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
A rare piece from Maison Jansen, this large dining table was a commission by a private client. With its impeccable design, perfect proportions, and high-end materials like mother of ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Secretary's Desk, Danish, Narrow Office Table, Sibast Mobel, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage secretary's desk. A Danish, rosewood narrow office table by Sibast Mobel, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Sibast Mobel was founded by Helge Sibast (19...
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Danish Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
This stunning mid-century modern writing desk, crafted in the USA circa 1970s, is a timeless addition to any home office or creative space. Featuring beautiful walnut woods and origi...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Gae Aulenti worktable / desk, Gaetano-series for Zanotta, Italy Post-Modern
By Gae Aulenti, Zanotta
Located in Stockholm, SE
Worktable / desk with original glass top with two black and red colored metal folding saw horse legs. Model Cardine, apart of the Geatano-series designed in the 1970s by Gae Aulenti ...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
French Louis XV Style Figural Maple Burl Writing Desk Napoleon Bureau Plat 72"
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Louis XV / Napoleon III style office desk. A serpentine form made from birdseye maple with three large dovetailed drawers in the frieze and long tapered cabriole legs. Fea...
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Louis XV Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Chinese Lacquered Table Desk Asian Hand Painted
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Shipping Quote Information
The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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Chinoiserie Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Custom Knoll 9' Executive Credenza Desk in Walnut & Chrome
By Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Florence Knoll's transformative influence on Mid-Century design is evident in this elegant custom-designed Executive Credenza Desk. As a pioneer in interior design, Knoll founded the...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
"tip igl" Desk & chair, Ernest Igl, Hadi
By Ernest Igl
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare "tip igl" desk with chair from the 1970s by Ernest Igl for Hadi. High-quality frame with dyed through plastic corpus (NOVODUR®️) in green with hinged writing surface and storage compartments underneath, three rotating storage compartments, a magazine rack, a swivel lamp made of white lacquered metal and the very rare green glazed ceramic shell...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1970s Italian Drop Leaf Dining Table or Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian drop leaf dining table or desk, Italy, circa 1970s. Interesting drop leaf joinery on either side. This would be the perfect size for an NYC apartment...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1970s Chrome and Rosewood Desk
By J. Wade Beam
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautiful executive desk designed by J Wade Beam circa 1970. The rosewood top seems to float with a clean, geometric chrome base. Age-appropriate wear.A striking executive desk desig...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
1980s Curved Mahogany Century Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite curved desk. The ultra rare desk exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibi...
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American American Classical Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Unique stainless steel desk, Anonymous French production from the 80s
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Unique anonymous desk designed and made in France, near Limoges, circa 1980. Made from stainless steel, solid oak wood and glass, designed with clean lines and robust construction, i...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Robert Propst For Herman Miller Action Office Stand-Up Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
An Action Office desk designed by Robert Propst for Herman Miller in 1968. This mid century modern classic is wall mounted (mounting brackets included) ...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Cherry and Black Leather
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, cherry, chrome-plated metal, black leather, United States, 1970s.
This writing table with two drawers and an extendable panel...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Adjustable Pine Desk + Dining Table Attributed to Ole Pira & Kurt Hafeli
By Laukaan Puu
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s architectural desk or dining table attributed to Ole Pira & Kurt Hafeli for Laukaan Puu. This Mid-Century Modern piece features an angular pine wood base with rectangular blo...
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Finnish Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Writing Table or Desk by Leon Rosen for Pace in Brass & Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning simple and elegant modern design by Leon Rosen and produced by Pace in the 1970's. It features heavy thick 3/4 inch clear glass construction with brass brackets in a demi...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Maitland Smith White Tessellated Marble Scroll Desk/Console Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant desk/console table designed & made by Maitland-Smith in the late 1970s-early 1980s. Its simple, clean lines the scroll top table consists of white tessellated marble arranged...
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Philippine Art Deco Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Vladimir Kagan Rosewood and Aluminum Desk/Dining Table
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1970s Brazilian Rosewood with aluminum stretcher desk with glass top, it can also be use as a dining table with a larger piece of glass, in vint...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Orix Desk, Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina
Located in Neuss, NW
Orix desk from the 1970s by Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina for Molteni & C. High-quality chromed stainless steel frame and dyed through plastic corpus in red with a hinged glass writin...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1890s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Late Victorian or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
USA, Late 19th Century
Carved oak, with brass hardware.
Measures: 39"W x 27"D x 30"H.
Goo...
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American Late Victorian Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
70's Tobacco Leaf Dining Table or Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Textural, organic, and terribly chic. This 70's dining table or desk is sheathed in tobacco leaves and given a acrylic finish to complement its sleek simplicity.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Original rosewood desk by Angelo MANGIAROTTI
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Magnificent and atypical rosewood desk by Angelo MANGIAROTTI
Dimension: Length 200 cm x width 80 cm x Heigth 72
Good condition
fully restored
Angelo MANGIAROTTI was a leading Ital...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Italian modern Wooden desk mod. Canaan by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wooden desk mod. Canaan by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
Desk mod. Canaan with rectangular wooden top. On one side there are 2 drawers and on the other 4. It has a ...
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Italian Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Memphis Design Interlubke Writing Desk, Home Office, Germany 1980s
By Interlübke
Located in Zagreb, HR
Stunning Memphis design style postmodern desk manufactured in the 1980s in Germany by a high-end furniture company Interlubke
The desk is a pure example of Memphis's design.
It'...
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German Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Bureau vintage en rotin, rotin tressé et bois style Maugrion pour Roche-Bobois
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bureau vintage des années 70, dans le style de la marque Maugrion “Le rotin prestige” pour Roche-Bobois, en rotin et rotin tressé, plateau en bois, 2 tiroirs, très bon état général. ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan
Postmodern Desk, Writing Table by Bohumil Landsman, 1970s, Fully Restored
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Exquisitely crafted in the 1970s, this vintage desk showcases a harmonious blend of style and functionality. With its sleek and lightweight design, it exudes a timeless appeal that i...
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Czech Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Pierre Chapo B40 Adjustable Solid Elm Desk, France, circa 1970
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Geneva, CH
Solid elm adjustable desk by Pierre Chapo, France, circa 1970
The desks with mobile tops designed by Pierre Chapo offer a volume that is easy to arrange.
The B40 stands out through...
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French Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Chrome trestles desk
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This chrome trestles desk came together with the Tabacof chair, they are a matching pair. The trestles are well made with sense for detail, definit...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Danilo Silvestrin for Rosenthal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A desk by Danilo Silvestrin edited by Rosenthal in the 1980. Mouvement against the modernism protest
Very basic form. Five rectangul...
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French Modern Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Karl Springer "Ming Writing Desk" in Embossed Leather 1980s
Located in New York, NY
“Ming Desk” in color embossed textured leather with 2 drawers by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The craftsmanship and materials are superb and this is a wonderful example of Karl Springer’s work. This is a pared down version of the Chinese Style Series which preceded it.
Reference:
Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “Coffee Tables and Bar Carts”, on page 9 there is a photo of the coffee table model of this desk with the page titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD CHINESE STYLE COFFEE TABLE...
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American Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Georgian Red Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This Vintage Georgian Secretary Desk combines elegance and practicality with its rich red finish and classic design. Featuring a drop-front wri...
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American Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Baker Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Discover the allure of this Vintage Baker Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Writing Desk, a stunning piece that embodies timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. From the esteemed Baker Furniture Co., this desk features a rich red lacquer finish that immediately draws the eye, beautifully adorned with intricate hand-painted Chinoiserie motifs depicting scenes and patterns inspired by East Asian art. The elegant form, likely featuring classic desk elements like drawers and a refined silhouette, speaks to Baker's reputation for quality and design. This desk is not just a functional workspace but a statement piece, perfect for adding a touch of exotic sophistication and vibrant color to a study, living room, or entryway, blending artistic detail with practical use.
This distinguished writing desk measures a generous 53 inches in width, 28.25 inches in depth, and 31 inches in height, offering ample surface area and legroom. While specific condition details were not provided for this item, vintage Baker pieces are generally well-made and durable; expect a condition commensurate with age and use, which may include minor surface wear that adds to its vintage character. This desk is a versatile addition to interiors ranging from Hollywood Regency and Chinoiserie to Traditional and Eclectic styles. Don't miss the chance to own this exquisite Vintage Baker desk...
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American Chinoiserie Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
1970s table M1, Stefan Wewerka
Located in Neuss, NW
Versatile table in Bauhaus design. Model M1 by Stefan Wewerka for Tecta. Draft from 1979. High-quality construction consisting of a base with one door, two shelves, three open compar...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
McGuire Whitewash Oak Writing Desk and Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 1970’s McGuire writing desk and chair design by Elinor McGuire.
The desk is solid whitewashed oak, leather top with brass bamboo pull...
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American Hollywood Regency Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1970s National Mt. Airy Military Campaign Style Executive Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Another good looking campaign style piece for your collection! We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage executive desk hand crafted in the Military Campaign style by Mt. Airy, which is one of the higher quality campaign manufacturers. This well-made desk executed out of oakwood which has a lovely warm patina to it, the cuts of timber are lovely with great proportions from any angle. Supporting a rectangular top with a central drawer flanked on either side by a column cabinet with four drawers each having a top and bottom drawer, two of which are double as a filing drawer in the middle offering plenty of storage space. Solid finished back all standing on a plinth base to make it more stable. The brass inset military handles & brass corner brackets are all original and in brass. Signed "National Mt...
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American Campaign Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Louis XV Style, Ormolu-Mounted, Bronze Dore, Bureau Plat, Writing Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Louis XV Style, Ormolu-Mounted, Bronze Dore, Bureau Plat, Writing Desk!
Louis XV Style, Ormolu-Mounted, Bronze Dore, Bureau Plat, Writing Desk!
Plat, Writing Desk, Louis X...
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French Louis XV Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Baker Furniture Regency Rosewood Drop Leaf Writing Desk or Console, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Regency or Georgian style drop leaf writing desk, console, or sofa table
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Gorgeous book-mat...
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American Regency Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood
Triangular Memphis Style Inspired Lacquered 'Boca Desk' by Leon Rosen for Pace
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Triangular, almost sail-shaped desk in high gloss lacquered walnut with three drawers. The desk is mounted on cylindrical black lacquered legs, with one prominent tapered black lacqu...
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American Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Børge Mogensen Work Desk in Oak & Linoleum by P. Lauritsen, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Børge Mogensen "BM80" work desk made by P. Lauritsen & Sons in the early 1970s. The table is made from solid oak with a beautiful grain and dark blue linoleum. Assembled with cu...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Cognac Leather Desk by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This desk is a stunning creation by the visionary Italian designer Guido Faleschini for I4 Mariani. Embracing the vibrant spirit and vivid hues of the seventies, this desk encapsulat...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Jens Risom Style Mid Century Half Round Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom style mid century half round walnut executive desk
The desk measures: 95.5 wide x 47.75 deep x 29 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call rest...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Inlay Executive Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Pierre Paulin executive desk for Baker. Bird's-eye maple veneers inlaid with dark walnut in the signature motif for the Paulin Collection. Drawers are fitted to give a floating ...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Italian Chrome X-Base Trestle Dining Table or Writing Desk
Located in Danville, CA
Rarely seen X-base trestle style dining table base that can be used as either a dining table or writing desk. The base will easily support a glass or stone top as large as 48 x 108 x...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone, Chrome
Writing desk space age ORIX model produced by Molteni Italia 1970s
Located in Milano, MI
iconic vintage space age design desk model Orix designed by Vittorio Parigi and Nanni Prina, production Molteni 1971. Orange-colored ABS plastic top, the chromed steel frame, tilting...
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Italian Post-Modern Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Fantastic English Yew Wood Library Table with Articulating Accordion Brass Lamps
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very unusual library desk with an Edwardian style and covered in yewood and faux pebble grained leather. The accordion style lamps are gorgeous and bright and there is very...
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English Edwardian Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
"Etudient" Oak Desk by Guillerme et Chambron, France, c. 1970
Located in New York City, NY
"Etudient" Oak Desk by Guillerme et Chambron, France, c. 1970.
This spectacular desk consists of a solid oak construction, faux leather top, three drawers with cut-out handles, and...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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