Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Period: Mid-20th Century
Color: Brown
Stand/Sit Desk or Worktable
Located in VUGHT, NL
Great industrial eye-catcher as a work station in a hip company or the man cave.
But also as a presentation place for a special (museum) object would be a great function!
The start...
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Willy Van Der Meeren Desk for Tubax, circa 1950, Formica, Metal, Wood, 38 Avai
Located in Brussels, BE
Willy Van Der Meeren desk for Tubax, circa 1950, Formica, metal, wood- 38 available.
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, rare desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Faux Leather
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Desk 2 Drawers
By Arne Vodder
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Great teak mid century Danish modern desk with 2 drawers with carved wooden handles. Danish design. Has a small shelf on the front side of desk and has a long open shelf that runs un...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Vladimir Kagan, Early Custom Sculptural Walnut Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare, likely one-of-a-kind, Vladimir Kagan design, employing all of the design touches that make him such an important figure in American Modernism.
A wonderful melding of rationalist and biomorphic elements, the triangular black laminate writing surface cantilevers over a cubist stack of drawers raised on sculptural foot; on the opposite end the top is supported by a classic Kagan split leg.
The piece is finished on the back to allow floating in a room. This comes out of a Kagan-Dreyfuss designed Manhattan apartment...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Laminate, Walnut
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Desk in Teak and Metal
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cees Braakman for Pastoe, desk, teak, brushed metal, The Netherlands, 1950s.
Modest designed desk by Dutch designer Cees Braakman for Pastoe. The table top and drawer compartment are executed in teak. Curved plywood is used to furnish the inner part of the three different drawers, each with a metal handle. A modern exterior...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Unique Italian Double Desk with Wall-Shelf in Walnut with Marquetry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Double desk with shelf, walnut, Italy, 1950s
Custom-made desk for two people with wall-mounted shelf. Luxurious detail are the wood inlays that show ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Walnut
1930s Fabulous Industrial Adjustable Wood Table Hand Crank Metal Base
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Old Adjustable Table
1930s Fabulous Sculptural Industrial Wheeled Wood Table
Adjustable Tilt with Hand Crank Metal Base
Adjustable height useful as Lectern, Drafting, Music Stand, S...
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Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Art Deco Buffet Credenza Cabinet Walnut Black Marble, France, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Cabinet Art Deco, French, circa 1930.
Credenza buffet walnut and marble with chrome brass chopsticks.
Two doors and six drawers.
The buffet has been made in three parts. The top o...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Marble
Jacques Adnet, Mahogany Semicircular Desk, France, circa 1936
Located in New York, NY
A grand mid-1930s desk as marvelous for its utility as its striking beauty. Not only do the elegant U-shape and large, receding supports complement the desk's rich mahogany finish, t...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
1965 Danish Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherines Desk in Oak by Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherines Desk in Oak by Fritz Hansen
The desks are marked with a Fritz Hansen label from July 1965 and have...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's and 1960's
Commonly this desk is known as produced in Switzerland by Mummenthaler & Meier but this same model was also made in Norway and France
We believe this is the French version that was made by Ateliers Genestar as that version has the retractable plywood curved lamp...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak, Plywood
Guillerme et Chambron Desk and Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Designer handcrafted oak desk and chair. Chair adjusts to two positions. Desk knobs are wood with ceramic. All legs end on ceramic balls. Chair is 25 W x...
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Ceramic, Wood
Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Burlwood Desk or Writing Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Ernest Hemingway style beautifully made desk or writing table with chinoiserie faux bamboo, burl wood inlay, finished back, and drawers (one opens for a keyboard) The desk features ...
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American Campaign Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Faux Bamboo, Burl
Carlo Hauner's Mid-Century Modern Personal Use Desk in Caviúna Wood and Iron
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This desk was where Carlo Hauner designed, at the beginning of the 1950's, several of his incredible and numerous autoral furniture for both Móveis Artesanal and Forma. Acquired dire...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Iron
Mid-Century Large Desk By Jens Risom with Green Rixine Top, circa 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Ely, GB
A Beautiful Large Executive Desk Attributed to Jens Risom. Circa 1960s.
The desk is in good vintage condition with small age related marks and scuffs. (please see photos), with one ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Rare Desk with Matching 'S5' Armchair by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1950s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful ‘Model 305’ desk with matching ‘S5’ chair designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform. Both the desk and the chair are from Alfred’s early design period in the 50s where he wa...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Fabric, Formica, Wood, Lacquer
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-02 Clark Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern, Chandigarh
Located in Zürich, CH
This simple appearing "Office Desk" from 1957 to 1958 with its integrated shelf is an absolute masterpiece. It is a smart object that’s surprising us with its bookcase on the front s...
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Faux Leather, Teak
Danish Vintage Model 901 Desk by Bodil Kjaer
Located in London, GB
A stunning and iconic Danish vintage model 901 desk by Bodil Kjaer. This was made in Denmark by E. Pedersen & Søn, originally designed in 1959, this dates from the 1960’s.
It sits o...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Chrome
Danish Vintage Desk by Bodil Kjaer
Located in London, GB
A stunning and iconic Danish vintage desk by Bodil Kjaer. This was made in Denmark by E. Pedersen & Søn, originally designed in 1959, this dates from the 1960’s.
It is an extremely ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Alvar Aalto Mahogany Desk for Artek with Drawers and Pull Out Work Surfaces
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
The model #500 mahogany desk designed by Alvar Aalto, made in Sweden for Artek, Finland. Six drawers with two pull-out work surface boards. A nice example...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Handsome secretary desk features unique legs and a functioning skeleton key to open the drop down workspace. The stylish design has three large drawers on the bottom and shelfs prov...
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Argentine Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Marquetry Walnut Burl Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian desk, writing table, with slant drop front, with the beautiful light and dark wood inlay decors in classic figures all around the piece. When closed we have 2 fr...
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Italian Belle Époque Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Black Leather Top French Directoire Style Writing Desk Bureau Plat, Circa 1960
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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American Directoire Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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 Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Chrome
Early Desk by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Teak and oak desk by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for EJ Næstved SKM 1950s. With deep drawers and more nice details. Rare version.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Modernist Desk By Luigi Bartolini - Teak - Ca 1960
By Bartolini
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Modernist office by Luigi Bartolini. Crafted in teak, this desk is composed of a beautiful teak wood top and a suspended box in the same wood with stylized chrome metal handles. It i...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk with Finished Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Teak Desk by Severin Hansen for Haslev
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A beautiful example of this classic Scandinavian Modern design, a great example of form and function. This is the more desireable 4 drawer version, and is in great condition.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Art Deco Desk
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
An Art Deco light oak nine drawer, bar handled, inverted breakfront twin pedestal desk. Just fitted with a new leather top. The central drawer with a working lock and key. A quality,...
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British Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Black Onyx Glass & Walnut Italian Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk by Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Elegant Italian MId-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk / Writing Table by Gio Ponti in solid walnut with an inset top of black onyx glass and brass details. Ponti's design a...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Onyx, Brass
Large Executive Walnut Writing Desk by Jens Risom, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Chesham, GB
A walnut executive Danish designed desk by Jens Risom and manufactured in the U.S.A by by Jens Risom Design.
Designer - Jens Risom
Manufacturer - Jens Risom Design
Design Period -...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Italian Desk by Gio Ponti Attributed, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian desk by Gio Ponti attributed, 1950s.
Dimensions: H= 78 cm; W= 180 cm; D= 85 cm.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Glass, Wood
Executive Desk by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy 1960s
Located in Greding, DE
Large desk, designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena in the 1960s. The desk stands on brass legs that are set back under the drawer elements, giving it an elegant, floating cha...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Mid-Century Danish 8 Drawer Teak Desk with Bookcase Back, 1960s
Located in Chesham, GB
Design Period - 1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture - Denmark
Style - Mid-Century
Detailed Condition - Good with minimal defects.
Restoration and Damage Details - Light wear cons...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Seven Drawer Desk by Beithcraft, 1960s
By Beithcraft
Located in Ely, GB
A Lovely Compact Vintage Desk with 7 Drawers by Renowned British Maker; Beithcraft. circa 1960s.
The desk, designed in traditional manner, is finished in walnut veneer, which is in ...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish T pulls
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with steel T pull knobs solid maple. Desk has been professional refinished. Very beautiful designed d...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1950s Knoll & Drake Formica and Walnut Desk
Located in London, GB
Designed and manufactured by Knoll & Drake, this 1950s desk is both practical and timeless.
Constructed with metal legs, the desk has a white Formica table top...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Formica, Walnut
Flip-Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Nielsen in Oakwood
Located in Halle, DE
Flip-Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark. A top example of the mid century danish design movement. The top piece/shelf is hinged and the table can be converted in a larger working...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Fratelli Proserpio Writing Table Teak Desk by, Italy, Mid-Century
By Fratelli Prosperio
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak rollup secretary desk by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy 1960's.
Modernist compact writing desk, perfectly sized and in good vintage condition. It shows a unique mechanism that opens as you pull out the writing surface. The interior cabinet has a small shelf for Laptop, Ipad and paper and 2 small drawers (solid wood) for pens and small stuff.
It's fully comprised of solid wood (teak). Overall in good condition with no major flaws, cracks or losses, the mechanic...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak, Hardwood
Skandinavian Palisander Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen 1950s
Located in St-Brais, JU
A rare desk designed by Arne Wahl Iversen. Made in Denmark during the 1950s. It features an organic shape with a wide table top with raised edges. In the front side two generous dra...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Bruno Weil for Thonet, Stained Wood, Germany, 1930
By Thonet, Bruno Weil
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus tubular steel desk designed by Bruno Weil (Bèwè) and manufactured by Thonet, Germany, c. 1930
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German Bauhaus Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Walnut 1960s Table by Silvio Coppola for Bernini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Table in solid walnut and veneer produced in the 60s by Bernini based on a design by Silvio Coppola. The table remains in general rather good condition: having not undergone any rest...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Early Vladimir Kagan Custom Order Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
A early Vladimir Kagan custom order desk made by Grosfeld House. Incredibly well crafted. A fine important example of the designer's work.
Note: Cane Modesty Panel shown in some p...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Cane, Wood
Executive Monumental Rosewood with Polished Steel Platner Insp. Desk with, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful midcentury desk with rosewood top. The wood is in excellent condition. The bases are made of steel and add a very modern look.
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Unknown Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Ring Pulls
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with aluminum ring pull knobs solid maple. Desk has been professional refinished. Very beautiful desi...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum
L-shaped Desk by Jorge Lund & Ole Larsen for Bo-Ex, Denmark 1960
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A luxurious, L-shaped desk designed by executive desk designed by Jorgen Lund & Ole Larsen, manufactured by Bo-ex in Denmark around 1960.
This eye-catching piece is made of high qu...
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Danish Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, corner writing desk, mutenyé, nickel-plated metal, aluminum, Belgium, 1957
Beautifully designed desk by one of Belgium's most renowned designers Jules Wabbes. This pie...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal, Aluminum, Nickel
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Executive Desk "Model 15" by Goran Strand
By Göran Strand
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful and rare scandinavian modern executive desk in teak wood designed by Goran Strand and manufactured by Lelangs Mobelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960's. This large des...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Danish Modern Walnut Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Walnut mid-century desk, circa 1960's. Clean modern lines with stunning grain patterns on the top! Finished on both sides, can be placed in the center of a room and look fantastic fr...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
1940s Italian Writing Desk in Ash and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, ash, brass, Italy, 1940s
Made in Italy, this writing desk is a testament to the design ethos prevalent in the 1940s and 1950s. The office table bears witness to the de...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Art Deco Buffet Credenza Two Doors Cabinet, Walnut and Brass, France, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Cabinet Art Deco, French, circa 1930.
Credenza buffet burr walnut.
Two doors and one shelf.
The varnish was redone.
Good condition.
Shipping:
L 160, P 52, H 91 46 Kg.
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Freestanding Desk, 1950s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Beautiful antique desk in the style of Louis XV.
Rich decorations, ribbed rivets.
The corner decorated with plant motifs.
Two-sided desk, which...
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Danish Rococo Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Oak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & oak Danish desk, circa 1950's. Oak frame contrasts beautifully with the book matched teak veneer top. Finished on both sides, place this in the center of a room and it will lo...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak, Teak
1960s French Bleached Brutalist Table or Desk
Located in London, GB
A brutalist desk or small dining table constructed from mixed bleached timbers. The carved single plank top in wenge, with free form club-like legs in elm. Would also work as a conso...
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French Brutalist Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Elm, Wenge
French Louis XV Rococo Style Walnut Writing Desk Table Circa 1960s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very unique desk and perfect for your office. The desk measures 50 wide x 24 deep x 30 tall and is in good condition.
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North American Louis XV Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Scandinavian Rosewood Desk by Nanna Ditzel Søren Willardsen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rosewood desk with three drawers by Nanna Ditzel. The desk has a particularly beautiful grain. The sale takes place with an EU certificate for this rosewood(CITES).
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Large Varnished Wood Executive Desk, in the style of Florence Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Large Varnished wood executive desk, in the style of Florence Knoll.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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