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Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

ART DECO STYLE

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

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Style: Art Deco
French Art Deco Desk/Vanity
Located in Austin, TX
Desk, vanity, from France made of figured walnut. This piece is finished in a lustrous French polish finish and features a dovetailed single drawer hidden in the apron.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Michelle Pigneres 1970s Desk Chrome Smoked Mirrored Table Art Deco Style office
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare desk by designer Michele Pigneres made in the 1970s. This desk is having all the characteristics from his designs such as the drawer pullers, the chrome framing and...
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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Ron Seff Cantilevered Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Ron Seff Mid-Century Modern "Cantilevered" desk with ostrich style brown leather wrapped top and stainless steel polished drawer fronts and base.
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1980s American Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

French Art Deco Black Lacquered Executive Desk, 1930s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stunning French desk from the 1930s with an elegant design characterized by linear and symmetrical shapes typical of Art Deco. The stepped top is a beautiful example of this style, a...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Outstanding French Art Deco Desk
Located in Munich, DE
This desk is by far the most amazing piece i came along since many years. I saw it and was directly in love with the shape and all details. The dimensions are so special and it can b...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Art Deco Macassar Executive Desk
Located in North York, ON
Art deco macassar executive desk. France, circa 1940’s. This iconic, stunning art deco creation is out of this world. Rich, luxurious macassar ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Art Deco Briar Root Dining Table, France, 1930s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Art Deco wood dining table, France, 1930s. A fine 1930s Art Deco dining table with beautiful walnut root cover. veneer. The item has been ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Walnut

1950s French Executive Desk: The Epitome of Mid-Century Elegance and Function
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your work setting with the sheer sophistication of our 1950s French executive desk. A true masterpiece, handcrafted from the finest mahogany, this desk stands as a testament ...
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1960s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Small Functionalist Desk
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Small functionalist desk around 1930s professionally stained and repolished.
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1930s Slovak Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Big Desk Art Deco in Wood and Parchment, with 3 Drawers, 1930, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1930 Material: wood and parchment leather It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Parchment Paper, Wood

Desk Art Deco, 1940, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1940 Material: Wood and bronze It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it uni...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Walnut Desk by Vittorio Valabrega, Italy, 1930s
Located in Rivoli, IT
Beautiful wooden desk made by the designer and cabinetmaker Vittorio Valabrega. Small drawer under the top. The Fratelli Valabrega company was born in Turin (Italy) in 1884, where it distinguished itself and established itself with the production of eclectic and Art Nouveau furniture...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Nutwood

Art Deco Writing Desk Designed by Czech Architect Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
One of the most successful writing desk made in United Arts & Crafts Manufacture (UP) in Brno. Designed by Czech architect Jindrich Halabala. Original really good condition. Mater...
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20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Oak, Lacquer

Art Deco Desk in Oak, circa 1940/1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
LARGE art deco desk in oak, circa 1940/1950.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Art Deco Desk in the Style of Jacques Emile Ruhlmann, 1960s
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Very elegant large Art Deco desk, curved on all its faces. Opening by 4 drawers and resting on an elegant base with white nets and hooves. inspired by the Ambassador desk...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Lacquer

Circa 1930's Waring & Gillow Ltd Lancaster Oak Desk on Bun Legs & Seven Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this beautiful Waring & Gillow circa 1930's oak desk, dressing table on bun feet. Made by one of the greatest furniture makers in British Histor...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

French Art Deco Desk Writing Side Table Natural Oak and Lceather Cover
Located in Madrid, ES
A beautiful French desk from the Ar Deco period, in natural oak wood and a drawer, the table top in brown leather. Very well preserved.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

Art Deco Desk, 1920s France, Restored Ebony and Oak
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Walnut Art Deco writing desk made in 1920s France. Restored by our team. Completely restored to high gloss. Material: Oak and Ebony Period: 1920-1929.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Ebony, Oak

Antique French Art Deco Dining Table or Writing Desk in Mahogany Wood, 1930s
Located in Detroit, MI
This French Art Deco carved mahogany dining table or large writing desk from the early 20th century features a beautiful geometric marquetry wood tabletop with arrow pattern supporte...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Wood

Design Desk, Curved Top, Piano Lacquer, Chrome, France, 1950s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Extraordinary curved (kidney-shaped) designer desk from the 1950/60s. Asymmetrical shape similar to that of a grand piano. Walnut, high-gloss black finish with piano lacquer. Octagon...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

French Antique Art Deco Macassar Bureau Plat Writing Desk circa 1930
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ART DECO MACASSAR EBONY, PARCHMENT AND BRASS BUREAU PLAT Likely French, circa 1930 Item # 111PZN03Z A very fine Art Deco period bureau plat, it features chaotically grained Macassa...
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20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Modernist Dressing Table attributed to Maison Desny, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
This supremely rare early Modernist dressing table by Maison Desny, with its novel use of clear and opaline glass, and nickel-plated and paint...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Nickel

Oak Art Deco Modernist Writing Table or Dining Table by Architect Caspers, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist writing table or dining room table. Design by architect Caspers. Striking Dutch design from the...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

French MidCentury Modern Neoclassical Ebonized Sycamore Desk by Leon Jallot 1936
Located in New York, NY
Important Late French Art Deco / Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical double level writing table / desk in Ebonized solid Sycamore by Leon Jallot, 1936. This rare, early modern piece was ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Sycamore

Executive Waterfall Metal Desk in Art Deco, Streamline Design, Germany, 2015
Located in Berlin, DE
Executive waterfall metal desk in Art Deco, Streamline Design, Germany, 2015.
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2010s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Macassar Ebony French Art Deco Dining Table in the style of Dominique, c. 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous French Art Deco dining table in exotic Macassar Ebony wood, which would also work beautifully as a desk, was just restored in a French Polish lacquer. From circa 1930s ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Macassar

Art Deco Desk by Maison Soubrier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic French Art Deco mahogany desk dates to the 1930s and was created by Maison Soubrier, and the firm is still in business in its original location in Paris, France...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Art Deco Desk from Paris "Villa des Arts" in Rosewood
Located in Greven, DE
Impressive Art Deco desk in noble rosewood and black piano lacquer - all parts including glass and locks are original and in very good condition. The entire desk has been restored an...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Maison Jansen Attributed Cerused Oak Desk
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Jansen Attributed Cerused Oak Desk. Stunning French cerused oak or limed oak desk, writing table, bureau plat or center table with a single drawer attributed to Maison...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Art Deco Writing Table
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art Deco writing table in beautiful original condition.
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1930s Slovak Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Desk Art Deco, 1940, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1940 Material: Wood and bronze It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it uni...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Art Deco Table or Writing Desk in Maple Wood with Ebonized Accents, circa 1930
Located in Detroit, MI
This lovely Art Deco table or writing desk circa 1930 is expertly handcrafted from maple wood and features a rectangular tabletop with curved edges and tall apron, a trestle base and...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple, Wood

De Coene Art Deco Dining Table, 1941
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dining table by De Coene Frères chairs, model Voltaire, featured in original catalogue as the number 03-81-689 (Source: Noël Hostens, De Coene Archives). The design dates to the 1940...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Waterfall Parchment Console Table Handmade in UK Contemporary 21st Century
Located in London, GB
Jean-Michel Frank inspired console table in parchment by Simon Orrell Design Measures: Width 160cm Depth 58cm Height 75cm Finish: Parchment - Goat Skin Made bespoke with a 12 - 14...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Goatskin

Art Deco Burl Ash Writing Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Art Deco burl ash and inlaid writing table, circa 1930's. With an inlaid burl ash top, the front of the desk with a single file drawer on the left side and two drawers on the right s...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Ash

French Art Deco Writing Table with Two Side Drawers
Located in Hanover, MA
French Art Deco writing table or desk with two side drawers, maple parquet top, rounded (subtly octagonal) oak legs with elegant feet, in...
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1940s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple, Oak

Cubist Art Deco Desk in Mahogany - Barcelona, 1930
Located in Girona, ES
Cubist Art Deco desk with flame mahogany veneer. Six drawers and a door opening on the front, a niche on one side. Mahogany pull handles, polished brass hardware. French polish. Very...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Art Deco Pagoda Walnut Brass Writing Desk Side Table Hugo Gorge, C.1925, Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco pagoda like a writing desks, side tables or home office desks attributed to Hugo Gorge circa 1925 Vienna. Hugo Gorge ( 1883 - 1934 ) was a pop...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple, Walnut, Spruce, Plywood

Restored Art Deco Solid Oak Writing Desk Made in the 1930s, Czechia
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Art Deco writing desk. Revived polish. Period: 1930-1939 Source: Czechia Material: solid oak Leg space: height: 63,5 cm (25 in) width: 53 cm (20.9 in).
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Lacquer

Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
Located in Miami, FL
Macassar Wood Art Deco Desk with its original chair.
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20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Fabric, Macassar

Rare 1980s Mid Century Art Deco Executive Table Desk by Pierre Paulin for Baker
Located in Lafayette, IN
Rare Art Deco executive desk designed in 1984 by Pierre Paulin for Baker Furniture. Desk features bird's-eye maple with walnut inlays, chocolate-brown, leather-top writing surface an...
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1980s American Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Maple, Walnut

Czech Art Deco Oak Writing Desk Made in the 1930s, Restored
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czech Art Deco oak writing desk made in the 1930s, restored Revived polish. Leg space: height: 62.5 cm (24.6 in) width: 71.5 cm (28.1 in)
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Lacquer

1960s Italian Art Deco Mid-century Walnut Brass Glass Top Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern small desk or writing table with 4 beautifully carved decorated legs and veneer wood with ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, Germany, 1930s, Revived Polish
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Art Deco writing desk, Germany, 1930s Revived Polish Material: Palisandr Measures: Leg space: Height: 59 cm (23.2 in) Width: 70.5 cm (27-8 in) Depth: 57 cm (22.4 in).
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Palisander

French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco Desk Year 1920 French Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. It has a large work surface. The quality of the furniture make it unique. ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Art Deco Office Ensemble by De Coene Frères, Limed Oak, Belgium, circa 1935
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original Art Deco Office furniture Ensemble consisting of: 1 desk 1 low bookcase 1 club chair 2 arm chairs Limed oak (veneered and solid), ...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Unusual Art Deco Writing Desk, Oak and Walnut Veneer, Czechia 'Bohemia', 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Art Deco writing desk. Unusual combination of oak and walnut veneer. Chrome-plated steel handles. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939.  
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Art Deco Year 1920 Finish: polyurethanic lacquer. It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it un...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Iconic Writing Desk is both elegant and minimalist with its classic aesthetic that showcases the purity of the beautiful Augousti craftsmanship...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

High Quality Acrylic Desk Stands on 2 Columns / Pillars with Massive Curved Top
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality acrylic desk stands on2 acrylic columns / Pillars with beautiful shape and gold accessories on the feet. The glass top is removable and a...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Acrylic

Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, Czechia, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco walnut writing desk designed by Czech Architect Jindrich, 1920-1929. Maker: UP Zavody. Completely professionally restored. The...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Chest of Drawers Art Deco J.Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Chest of drawers Art Deco. J.Halabala . :)
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Art Deco Writing Table and Chair by Sue et Mare
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
DESK AND CHAIR BY SUE ET MARE A French Art Deco ladies writing desk and chair of exceptional quality by Louis Sue and Andre Mare produced...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Pierre Paulin for Baker Art Deco Birdseye Maple Leather Top Executive Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An extremely rare and exceptional Art Deco executive desk designed in 1984 by Pierre Paulin for Baker Furniture. The desk features gorgeous birdseye maple and a leather top writing s...
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1980s American Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Birdseye Maple

French Furniture Art Deco, 1930 with Drawers
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco Desk Year 1930 French Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. It has a large work surface. The quality of the furniture make it unique. ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Art Deco Buffet Credenza Cabinet Walnut Marble with Mirror, France, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Cabinet Art Deco, French, circa 1930. Credenza buffet walnut and marble with bas-reliefs on the theme of fruits. Four doors and two drawers. The buffet has been made in three part...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

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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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Chest of Drawers Art Deco
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Chest of drawers Art Deco. Buffet after professional manual renovation!.  
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Art Deco desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include R & Y Augousti, Carlo Colombo, Elie Saab, and Hommes Studio. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $770 and tops out at $200,000 while the average work can sell for $8,620.

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