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Period: Mid-20th Century
Louis XV Style Folding Desk with One Drawer, 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XV style folding desk with one drawer. An exceptional Louis XV style desk, made of early Italian antique oak wood.
This piece screams high quality. Beautiful grain and patina....
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French Louis XV Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
French Mid-century Modern Neoclassical Bamboo Rattan Console or Desk
Located in New York, NY
A rare and elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical desk / writing table or console. The piece reflects the work of the great creators in French design, in its execution and ma...
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French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Rattan, Bamboo
Franco Albini ash dining table Model TL2 Cavalletto, Poggi, (Very First Edition)
Located in Argelato, BO
Franco Albini ash dining table Model TL2 'Cavalletto' for Poggi, Italy (Very First Edition), Italy 1950s
This table is the very first edition (the one in ash) of Franco Albini's fam...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Art Deco French Grand Desk
Located in Houston, TX
The Art Deco table is made of high-quality walnut wood. It consists of two parts/sides with lots of room/drawers for storage. Both sides are connected on the bottom by a wooden part ...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Desk table called “Gerard Philipe” by Jules Wabbes
Located in Uccle, BE
Desk table called “Gerard Philipe” by Jules Wabbes.
Solid laminated Padouk desk resting on 4 steel legs with “gun barrel” finish.
3 storage under the top.
The model takes its name fr...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Padouk
Minimal Danish Designed Teak Desk By Peter Hvidt
Located in Oakland, CA
This Minimal Danish Teak Desk, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for Soborg Moblefabrik, circa 1960 Denmark, is constructed with a four-drawer design including pull-out...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Rosewood and Mahogany Receptionist Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular fully restored and sought-after model #452 'Roll Top' desk was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar and features beautifully grained Rosewood and Ebonized Mahogany, designed and made in the 1960s. Most examples of this design are regular desk height however this example was custom made to be a receptionist desk...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
Art Deco Hungarian Desk in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Desk top is made out of high police walnut wood with cowhide insert in the middle. There are 2 drawers with chrome handles. Desk is elevated by thin chrome legs that are connected on...
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Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Danish Vintage Desk by Svend Aage Madsen
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Danish vintage desk by Svend Aage Madsen, dating from the 1960’s.
It is of the utmost quality, with a very stylish design and many fine features. The top has a slightl...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Teak Writing Desk by Arne Vodder with Sliding Drawers
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant, functional, and full of mid-century charm—this Danish teak writing desk by Arne Vodder is a versatile piece that makes a statement from every angle. Crafted in the 1960s, it...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Palisander Desk with a Three Drawers Unit by Jules Wabbes, Belgium, 1960
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
Black Lacquered and chromed metal parts. Palisander and multiplex.
Designed by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier International.
Three drawers unit.
Each handle are stamped "WABBES".
Belgium, 1960.
Litt.: Het fifties -meubel in Belgïe ( Mil De Koning...
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Belgian Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Amazing Italian Desk or Dining Table by Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful organic shaped walnut base and silvered glass top. I was not able to get a good picture of the top.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Double-Sided Desk by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stunning Italian double-sided desk of the 1950s, attributable to the design of Paolo Buffa.
It’s equipped with eight drawers per side, all lockable, and it’s in very good condition o...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
vintage desk desk 60s J. Svenstrup Danish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage desk desk 60s J. Svenstrup Danish
period 60's
design J. Svenstrup AP Denmark Denmark
condition good light signs of use missing rear hand...
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Danish Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Reguitti Italy design in years '60 rare children desk school in wood
Located in Biella, IT
Reguitti Italy Brescia design in years '60 rare children desk school in wood
good structure with little sign of use and wood worming, your see in photo's detail please
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Elusive Modernist Action Office Desk or Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rarely seen modernist action office desk or conference table by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Purchased from prominent Buffalo NY architect. Beautiful figured walnut wood top mino...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Bauhaus Table by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody
Located in Vienna, AT
Softwood covered with walnut veneer with drawer designed by Jindrich Halabala in the late 1930s for UP Zavody.
Category
Czech Bauhaus Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Softwood
Vintage Danish Teak Desk by Heinrich Roepstorff
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made vintage Danish teak desk by Heinrich Roepstorff, dating from the 1960’s.
This is of outstanding quality, it has a stylish and very practical design. ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Fine French Macassar Desk c.1930
Located in London, GB
A fine French desk in macassar wood, with three central drawers and with chrome edging and handles.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Macassar
French Jacques Adnet Brass Mounted Black Lacquered Writing Desk
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940s brass mounted black lacquered bureau plat /writing desk with tan leather inset top above a range of frieze drawers (attributed to Jacques Adnet).
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1960s Large Fully Restored Excecutive Desk in Brazilian Rosewood by Finn Juhl
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s large fully restored excecutive desk in Brazilian rosewood by Finn Juhl
Impressive "Technocrat" executive desk designed by Finn Juhl for Frances and Son...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
William Billy Haines Brass Klismos Leg Desk Table in Walnut and Cane circa 1950s
Located in Troy, MI
Remarkable and rare saber leg desk table by Hollywood legend William Billy Haines circa 1950s
Walnut and brass construction with single drawer and cane...
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American Hollywood Regency Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Walnut, Birch and Beech Writing Desk, Brianza, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s.
It's made in walnut, birch and beech.
This desk was probably realized in Brianza, due to its amazing manufacture.
It might show slight traces of use since it's ...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Birch, Walnut
Table Solid Cypress Chestnut and Fir Two-Tone Italian Natural Honey Color
Located in Buggiano, IT
Uncommon Table in solid cypress, chestnut and fir, two-tone, Italian, natural honey-colored top, very sturdy, with drawer.
Shellac and wax finish.
Very sturdy and solid.
Legroom in...
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Italian Rustic Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fir, Chestnut, Cypress
Large Scandinavian Art Deco Desk in the Style of Jindrich Halabala
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous vintage oversized Scandinavian Art Deco desk in the style of iconic furniture designer Jindrich Halabala, circa 1950s. The desk is ...
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Danish Art Deco Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Writing desk by Heywood & Wakefield
Located in London, Lambeth
Fantastic and well crafted mid century writing desk with six drawer made of solid maple.
by Heywood & Wakefield
USA
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk w/ Woven Wicker Front by Sligh Lowry
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1960s Danish modern style teak writing desk with woven wicker front and dark stained carved teak drawer pulls. The desk features 6 pull out drawers.
Branded: Sligh Lowry.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Swedish Walnut Desk by Bertil Fridhagen
Located in London, GB
A stylish and beautifully designed vintage Swedish walnut desk by Bertil Fridhagen. This was recently imported from Sweden, it was made by Bodafors and dates from the 1960’s.
This i...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rare Mahogany 'TL2' Cavalletto Table / Desk by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in London, GB
A rare mahogany version of the Cavaletto or TL2 table designed by the great neo-rationalist designer, Franco Albini. Designed in 1950 for manufacturers Poggi...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
John Vesey V-60 Stainless Steel Bronze and Red Leather Desk, 1960s
By John Vesey
Located in Miami, FL
V-60 desk by John Vesey. A rare example of this very elusive desk. Solid stainless steel body with bronze doré mounts, hardware by P.E. Guerin and original go...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-14-A Executive Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
The relationship between the two elements ensures a balanced composition. The careful alignment and proportions create an equilibrium, giving a sense of coherent design. Both tension...
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Beautiful Angelo Mangiarotti Teak Desk, 1952
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful, unique desk, and sculptural desk designed by Angelo Mangiarotti.
Angelo Mangiarotti (* February 26, 1921 in Milan; † June 30, 2012) was an Italian industrial designer and...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Large Desk By Silvio Berrone from the Bialetti building, Omegna, Italy, 1955
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Desk By Silvio Berrone from the Bialetti building, Omegna, Italy 1955
This writing desk is designed by Silvio Berrone for the Bialetti headquarters in Omegna, the renowned pro...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Glass, Wood
Nanna Ditzel Desk Rio Rosewood Søren Willadsen 1958 Denmark Danish Modern Cites
Located in Munster, NRW
This elegant design by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel by Søren Willadsen serves as a desk, a writing table, library table, or even a console table in a large space.
The spare, minimal form ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Floating desk manufactured by Tijseling Nijkerk, The netherlands, 1960's.
By Tijsseling
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
Dutch design teak desk by Tijsseling Nijkerk The Netherlands.
Hairpin leggs.
Look in my Storefront for Tijsseling 'desk chair 'Cow Horn chair' by same manufacturer. Perfect match. ...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Desk By Silvio Berrone from the Bialetti building, Omegna, Italy 1955
Located in Brussels, BE
Desk By Silvio Berrone from the Bialetti building, Omegna, Italy 1955
This writing desk is designed by Silvio Berrone for the Bialetti headquarters in Omegna, the renowned producer ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Bauhaus Desk by Mücke-Melder, Steeltubes and Oak Veneer, Czechia circa 1935
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, large modernist Bauhaus Steeltube Desk by Mücke-Melder, Czechia circa 1935.
Oak solid wood and veneer. Chrome-plated, polished tubular steel frame with original patina. Left and right each 4 long drawers.
By locking the top drawer all 4 drawers are locked.
Very functional with much storage space and very good legroom. The desk can also be used as a 'partners desk' and be worked on from two sides.
In the style of Marcel Breuer’s steel tube desks...
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Czech Bauhaus Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Large Italian Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi
Located in Red Lion, PA
This stunning and impressive Italian executive desk is one of the masterpieces of the Italian designer Vittorio Dassi, a model type produced in Italy in the 1950s and specifically de...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Style Knee Hole Desk
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique French knee hole desk. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1930’s.
It is a lovely petite size, and...
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French Louis XVI Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Mid century Modern Dyrlund Desk - Denmark 1960s
By Dyrlund
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid century Modern Dyrlund Desk - Denmark 1960s
Category
Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Custom 1950s Wall Mounted Modernist Writing Desk
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique handmade custom wall-mounted writing desk made in the 1950s. Solid birch construction with patinated brass accents and a smooth black laminate desk surface that folds up when ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Vintage Burl Wood and Brass Campaign Desk by John Widdicomb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage burl wood campaign desk designed by John Widdicomb for Widdicomb Furniture in the United States, circa 1960. This exceptional executive desk from Widdicomb is a stunning exam...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Czechoslovak modernist chrome and wood writing desk, 1950´s, Europe
By Kovona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century functionalist writing desk in the Bauhaus style. It has chromed structure, wooden board and drawers. It has a construction of chrome pipes, wooden plate and three drawers...
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Czech Bauhaus Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Grey metal & Pagwood 1960s Dattilo low desk/console by BBPR for Olivetti Synthes
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
small typist's desk, arco model for olivetti synthesys. Ideal as a console, service table or additional support surface for the main desk. Historic piece of Italian design from the 6...
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Italian Space Age Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet.
Metal is in vintage condition.
See pictures for details.
Other pics on request, overall very good condition.
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Danish Writing Desk with Sliding Top by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful writing desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen around 1960. Made of sculpted teak wood with 3 drawers on the leftside. This clever design features a top surface which slides ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Special Double Desk Attributed to Gaston Eysselinck
By Gaston Eysselinck
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This double desk is made of natural oak wood, glass, chrome and aluminium. It is very well made and nice detailed. Take a look at the detail photos.
This rare piece of Belgian desig...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk with brass and walnut pulls
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk with brass and walnut pulls'
Brass caps on legs
Chair opening 28.25 W x 25 H (drawer bottom to floor).
2 locks with 2 keys each.
Touch up only on desk,...
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Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Elm, Steel, and Laminate Desk by Marcel Gascoin for Universitaire d'Antony
Located in New York City, NY
This modernist desk/table was designed by Marcel Gascoin for the Cité Universitaire Jean Zay d'Antony in 1955; the dorm rooms and public spaces encapsulate post-war French design and...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Danish Teak and Chrome Hairpin Desk from Danflex
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Midcentury Danish teak and chrome-plated steel hairpin desk by Danflex. Under each leg it's engraved 'Made in Denmark'. Desk measures: 63" wide, 33.5" dee...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Studio Walnut Desk by Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning desk with drawers and compartment in walnut by Phillip Lloyd Powell (1919-2008). The freeform surface is made of thick walnut plank with a patched joined design with two ros...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Charlotte Perriand Desk for Les Arcs with Matching Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Charlotte Perriand desk for Les Arcs. Circa 1960s. Comes with matching stool. This solid pine table can be used as a console or writing desk. Beautiful vintage condition and wea...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Vintage Italian Walnut, Beech and Brass Writing Table Desk by Gio Ponti for BNL
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic writing table designed in the 1940s by Gio Ponti for Schirolli to furnish BNL (Banca Nazionale del Lavoro) offices across Italy.
This early 1950s model was acquired directly f...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
DANISH Mid Century Modern TEAK Double Sided DESK + Drop Leaf, 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Absolutely Stunning Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Double Sided Desk, Made in Denmark, c. 1960's. This beauty offers a modular drawer cabinet that can sit on either the left or right...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Walnut Oval Desk by T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Walnut Oval Desk by T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. American mid-century walnut desk with a top squared on the left over a set of four drawers in graduated heights with wooden b...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco desk - France 1930
Located in Girona, Girona
Art Deco drawer unit desk, four drawers, wood with oak veneer, resting on an aluminium-covered base. Aluminium handles. Satiny varnish finishing.
France circa 1930
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Elegant Black Stained French Style Bureau Plat or Desk by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Black Stained French Style Bureau Plat or Desk by Kittinger, American, circa 1960s. It has recently been refinished in a black stain that still allows you to see the beautifu...
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American Regency Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Teak Rolltop Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With an interesting compact shape and plenty of storage, this Mid-Century Modern rolltop desk is unique in size and design. A large amount of drawe...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
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