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Gampel and Stoll Elephant Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Gampel and Stoll kidney shaped elephant desk with one drawer. I know it’s Fretwork border around the top of the desk. The desk has been 100%...
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American Hollywood Regency Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table in Tubular Chrome & Wood by Geraldo Barros, 1970
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this midcentury dining table with chrome tubular base and wood is a showstopper! The wood has been refinished, the metal cleaned up and the overall piece is in excellent condition. The table fits 4-6 people comfortably as shown in the pictures.
This piece has all the fun aspects of a true bold Mid-Century Modern piece -- clean, angular swooping lines that give the piece an almost googie look that is unmistakably Mid-Century Modern.
This table effortlessly flexes into any Mid-Century Modern, modern, Danish modern or contemporary environment. This piece would also look wonderful in a boho chic, chinoiserie, or Hollywood Regency styled home or office as well.
This table was found in a private office in Curitiba (the capital of Parana, a southern state in Brazil) where all the furniture was from Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto.
About the author: Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998) was one of the key players of the Modernist movement in Brazil in the 1950s. Originally a painter close to the European avant-garde and the Pioneer of abstract photography in Brazil in the 1940s (his works are part of the MoMa collection), Geraldo de Barros went to furniture-making in the early 1950s, seeking a more popular artform that would make his work available to a larger audience - which was more or less the IDEA behind the Bauhaus movement. In 1954, he founded the company Unilabor with a Dominican priest and skilled tradesmen. Unilabor was run by its employees and all benefits shared between them, thus becoming the first communitarian business in Modern Brazil history. Unilabor grew quickly to become one of the most important furniture companies in the country, but internal disputes led to the end of the company in 1967.
In 1964, De Barros went on to found in association with Aloísio Bione another furniture design company called Hobjeto. After Unilabor, Hobjeto was a more capitalistic project but without losing his constructive characteristics. Until his retirement in 1989, de Barros designed and projected in-numerous furniture lines in this Industrial manner. He even built a personal workshop in the factory to project and create his last painting series in Formica. The furniture and the paintings are finally created using the same techniques.
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Chrome
1950's George Nelson X-Leg Extension Dining Table Model 5062
Located in Hanover, MA
Early George Nelson model 5062 X-Leg extension dining table for Herman Miller, 1952.
Table has two 12 inch extension leaves and pull-out metal extension tracks.
Table is 29 inches...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage Oval Lacquered Vanity Dressing Table or Desk with a Leather Panel
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage oval lacquered vanity dressing table or desk with a leather panel
Offered for sale is a vintage custom made gloss black lacquer oval vanity dressing table or writing table...
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American Hollywood Regency Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Art Deco cubist desk and armchair – France 1930
Located in Girona, Girona
Art Deco cubist desk and armchair in solid wood with bird’s-eye maple veneer and boxwood bindings, resting on a solid black wood base. Spectacular 4-door desk opening onto compartmen...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Birdseye Maple
Vintage Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk Lacquered in Red
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic Campaign style desk manufactured by Sligh of Holland/Grand Rapids, Michigan. Restored, consist of five drawers with recessed brass pulls. Inlaid leather top with elegant embossed gold design and brass legs. Brass bound corners and Campaign pulls...
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American Campaign Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Small art deco desk
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Small art deco desk. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Czech Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech
French Writing Desk in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, pine, France, 1960s
This writing desk of French origin has a splendid construction that epitomizes a simplistic, natural and timeless aesthetic. The design is charact...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Pine
Desk Model 200 by Svend Åge Madsen for Sigurd Hansen, Denmark 1958.
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Writing Desk " Model 200 ” in teak wood with asymmetrical top and two drawers, no keys.
Designer by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansens Møbelfabrik, Danemark 1958.
Designer - S...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Stylize your room with this impressive writing desk. This unusual desk takes its inspiration from Art Deco design. It has a curved design that gives it a distinctive appeal and a lar...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Guanabara Oval Table by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
This rare Oval Guanabara table is a large top of 220 cm made of exotic patchwork marquetry. A technique used by Jorge Zalszupin to create dramatic contrasts of the different grains o...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Concrete
Chest of Drawers Art Deco J.Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Chest of drawers Art Deco. J.Halabala . :)
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Czech Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Figured Walnut Queen Anne Style Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique figured walnut Queen Anne style desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period.
The quality is outstanding, this is beautifully construct...
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British Queen Anne Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an icon of distinction.
You want to live in the golden yea...
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Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Chest of Drawers Art Deco Szczepan Łojek Julian Pietrzyk
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Chest of drawers Art Deco.
Buffet after professional manual renovation!.
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Czech Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Walnut Desk from the Sixties
Located in bari, IT
Sectional desk 1960s double removable drawers.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Santos Rosewood Desk by Torben Valeur & Henning Jensen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This model of desk by Valeur & Jensen rarely hang around for long and this one in particular has very nicely marked grain. It is in fantastic condition, and ready for your home or w...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Action Desk by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller
Located in Madrid, ES
Action Office desk, model 64 902, designed by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller from the 1960s. Base made of chrome-plated aluminum with white plastic protectors. Locka...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Paul McCobb Writing Desk for Winchendon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern writing desk by Paul McCobb features a wonderful maple finish with unique brass drawer pulls. Tapered legs and spacious four drawer design make this a stylish...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Clean Lined Console Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined console table, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, circa 1960s. This table is a versatile size and can be used as a console or so...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Antique Vintage Quality Early 20th Century Yew Oyster Veneer Coffee Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Vintage Quality Yew Oyster Veneer Coffee or Side Table from the first half of the 20th Century. Attractive x-frame stretcher base.
This exceptional piece boasts solid constr...
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Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Small Wooden Italian Writing Desk with Brass Details
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-century modern writing desk of walnut wood with a rich, dark finish. Made in Italy, circa 1960s. The desk has been partially restored and has a rectangular tabletop made of a dif...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Desk, 1950s/60s
Located in Greding, DE
Mid-century style desk crafted from light-toned wood, featuring clean lines and tapered, slightly splayed legs. The desk is equipped with four drawers adorned with round brass handle...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Asian Modern Style Walnut Desk and Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Asian Modern Style Five-Drawer Walnut Desk and Chair, the Chinese style chair with high back, the desk with brass hardware. 30.5" H x 48" W x 20" D. Provenance: From an East 52nd Str...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Art deco office writing table
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco office writing table in very good condition with signs of use.
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Slovak Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
20th Century George III Style Figured Mahogany Desk with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 20th century, nice quality, double pedestal writing desk, with gold embossed leather inset writing surface, all in one piece, on bra...
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American George III Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Round Metal and Glass Top Dining or Conference Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Simple and elegant, this MCM table will make a great desk, writing, dining or conference table. The metal frame has a gold tone to give it extra style and presence.
Add your favorit...
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North American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Hynek Gottwald, Czechia, 1930s, Lacquered Wood
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
White bauhaus writing desk and chair made by Hynek Gottwald, Czechia.
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: lacquered wood, chrome-plated steel.
Reviv...
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Czech Bauhaus Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Danish Modern Floating Top Rosewood Desk by Johannes Sorth
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a stunning Danish modern floating top rosewood desk, expertly designed by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. This exquisite piece showcases six dovetai...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Luigi Olivieri , rare modernist desk in walnut and blond maple
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2136
Luigi Olivieri
Rare modernist desk in walnut and blond maple with ground glass top and wooden band. Lacquered drawers with turned maple uprights and two doors on the sides....
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Harvey Probber Desk in Mahogany 1950s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Desk in mahogany with alternating grain top and brass sabots by Harvey Probber, American, 1950s (label in drawer reads "designed by Harvey Probber"). This desk is beautifully made.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Desk with Return in Mahogany and Maple with Turquoise Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Gustavo & Vito Latis, desk with a return, mahogany, maple, formica, Italy, circa 1960
Made in Italy, this writing desk with return is a testament to the design ethos p...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Mahogany, Maple
Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Imposing 1950's French modernist desk. Structure in solid mahogany and veneer, top in black glass. It is composed of a central drawer, two columns of ten drawers each, two additional...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Teak Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish made mid-century modern desk in teak wood grain. Four drawers and finished back.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Guillerme et Chambron, Desk Table, Oak Writing Desk, Height Adjustable
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, desk table, oak writing desk, height adjustable. "Edition Votre Maison"
This piece of furniture was created by,, workshop manager : Maurice Cazier(1924-2012 at...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique French Kidney Shaped Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French kidney shaped leather top desk, dating from around the 1930’s period.
It is of fabulous quality, with a solid birch construction and contrasting veneers of...
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French Louis XVI Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Gio Ponti BNL Writing Table / Desk in Italian Walnut, Beech and Brass
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
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-08-A Student Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This item expresses a specific rawness. There is no need for precise execution or the desire to appear sophisticated. It is simple, self-evident, and direct. It is made out of basic ...
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Tolomeo Table by Ico Parisi and Ennio Fazioli - Italy, 1958
Located in Girona, Girona
Table or desk "Tolomeo" with stained beech feet and mahogany veneer top, French polish. System under top to possible addition of drawers.
Design: Ennio Fazioli...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Mahogany
Danish Vintage Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
An absolutely spectacular Danish vintage teak desk by Kai Kristiansen. This is the model 54 desk, it was made in Denmark in the 1960’s.
I...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Antique Spanish Architect Table by Certex – Mid-Century Design (Circa 1940)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique Spanish Architect Table by Certex – Mid-Century Design (Circa 1940)
This Antique Spanish Architect Table, manufactured by Certex in Spain around 1940, is a striking example ...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
English Campaign Style Desk with Two Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
We are delighted to offer for sale this high quality desk crafted in the Campaign taste is such a striking element for the tasteful study. This handsome campaign desk follows the design tradition of the master cabinetmakers of the 18th and 19th century who were commissioned by Officers in the British Army to create heirloom quality pieces that were not only exquisitely hand-crafted but also practical to set up when on the campaign trail. It features a rectangular top provides a convenient writing surface with French dovetail...
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English Campaign Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
By Studio BBPR
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plastic
Vintage French Art Deco Walnut Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning blend of mid-century Italian elegance and Art Deco geometry, this mid-century walnut desk features rich bookmatched veneer, curvaceous lines, and period-appropriate detail...
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Unknown Art Deco Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Vanity Desk by Everest Furniture, 1950s
By Everest
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Unusual and rare modernist vanity desk produced in the Netherlands by Everest Furniture early 1950s.
Solid birch frame and, veneered plywood and exotic wood (Wenge) details in the...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Birch, Teak, Wenge, Plywood
Wall Mounted Desk by Hovmand Olsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sleek and elegant wall mounted console in rich rosewood rich having two flush drawers and a hinged top (revealing a black laminate surface with lovely exposed brass hinges) allowin...
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Danish Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rattan Desk or Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Mid-century 1950's French bamboo desk or dining table.
Wicker, rattan, faux bamboo.
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European Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Rattan
Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Kneehole Desk
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique lacquered Chinoiserie kneehole desk in the Georgian style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
It is of very good quality, this is a lovely c...
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British Chinoiserie Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Rococo Mahogany, Satinwood and Bureau Plat Executive Writing Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage midcentury era Louis XV Rococo style executive writing desk made from mahogany, satinwood, and bureau Plat with hand-cast bronze accents. It features three lockable horizonta...
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Spanish Louis XV Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
1960's table and 2 chairs, André Sornay
Located in Brecht, BE
a mid century André Sornay table and two chairs, can be used as a writing
desk or dining table for two ... dimensions of the chairs are high 80/46 ...
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French Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Pine
Italian Midcentury Modern Design Wood Glass Brass Desk 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design desk with wooden frame and brass details, interlocking glass top and four drawers, production Italy 1950s
Please note that the item is original of t...
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Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique French Art Deco Cherry Wood Writing Desk Table by Jacques Quinet
Located in Detroit, MI
This antique French Art Deco writing desk table by Jacques Quinet (attr.) is circa 1940 with a provenance from the Hotel "Ma Campagne" in Martigues, France. This lovely desk table ha...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Harvey Probber Zebrano & Ebonized Mahogany Two Drawer Desk
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid Century American Harvey Probber Inc. Writing Desk, 1960's. Featuring a rectangular form in mixed wood construction with smooth heavily veneered Zebrawood surface and ski...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany, Zebra Wood
Mid-Century Teak Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern writing desk in teak wood. Simple design with a two drawer bank and tapered legs.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Dining Table by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining table or desk designed by Yngve Ekstrom, produced by Swedese, Sweden, 1960s.
Very good condition with small signs of usage.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Modular Set of Table, Nightstand and Chest of Drawers by M. Pozar, 1960s
By M. Požár
Located in Praha, CZ
Modular set of three items designed by Arch. Mojmir Pozar for UP Zavody in 1960s. nightstand, chest of drawers and table could be assembled in different ways as you can see on photos...
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Oak Danish Midcentury Desk Attributed. to Henning Kjaernulf
Located in London, GB
A good looking simple desk, in oak, with reverse shelf for displaying books or curios.
Denmark, c1960s.
Attributed to Henning Kjaernulf.
Good vintage condition. Some scuf...
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Danish Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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