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Technique: Limed
Modernist desk in limed oak, Jean Michel Frank style, 1940s
Modernist desk in limed oak, Jean Michel Frank style, 1940s

Modernist desk in limed oak, Jean Michel Frank style, 1940s

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

French modernist desk from the 1940s in the style of Jean Michel Franck. It consists of a rounded section with two shelves and a large drawer in the center. Solid oak and veneered st...

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Limed Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

1940s French Limed Oak Desk
1940s French Limed Oak Desk

1940s French Limed Oak Desk

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

A French modernist desk from the 1940s in the style of Jean-Michel Frank. The structure is made of solid and veneered light oak with a white limed finish. It features seven drawers a...

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Limed Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Limed Oak Desk in the Manner of René Gabriel, France 1940s
Limed Oak Desk in the Manner of René Gabriel, France 1940s

Limed Oak Desk in the Manner of René Gabriel, France 1940s

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Utrecht, NL

The materials and techniques used by mid-century French cabinetmakers were directly derived from the possibilities offered by industrial production at the time. Oak has never gone ou...

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Limed Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

21st Century Anna Desk in Black Limed Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
21st Century Anna Desk in Black Limed Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt

21st Century Anna Desk in Black Limed Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt

Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT

Anna desk is an imposing and elegant writing desk. With a high gloss lacquered body that contrasts with the brushed oak top and feet with lime finish. The delicate brass details add ...

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Limed Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Mengel Limed & Cerused Oak Telephone Bench by Raymond Lowey
Mid-Century Modern Mengel Limed & Cerused Oak Telephone Bench by Raymond Lowey

Mid-Century Modern Mengel Limed & Cerused Oak Telephone Bench by Raymond Lowey

By Raymond Lowey, Mengel Furniture Co.

Located in Topeka, KS

Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel telephone bench by Raymond Loewy. Comprised of a limed oak case, cerused oak drawer fronts, black iron legs and the original gold upholstery. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The case has been refinished, the drawers reconditioned, and the legs freshly painted. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950-1959. NOTE: If you love this magnificent Telephone Bench by Raymond Loewy for Mengel we have a matching Secretary Desk or Gentleman’s Chest listed here for sale if it is still available! RING, RING, RING…. Would someone please answer that phone? Ok, ok, you may not have a landline, but BOY do we have the perfect place for you to sit and relax while you answer that call… WOW!!! This is an AWESOME vintage telephone bench designed by Raymond Loewy for Mengel!! It is comprised of a limed oak veneer case, a limed oak cube or cubby with top drawer that slides both ways with charcoal colored cerused oak drawer fronts on both sides, straight black iron legs, and a fabulous square seat wearing its original gold fabric!!! IT. IS. FANTASTIC!!! And it is beautifully finished all around so it can float in any room of your home. This telephone bench or “gossip bench...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Limed Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Desks in Limed Oak, Lattice Design, 1950s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Desks in Limed Oak, Lattice Design, 1950s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Desks in Limed Oak, Lattice Design, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Pair of desks in limed oak featuring a lattice structure between the side legs and three drawers each. Charming gray and white finish. Well suited to be used as bedside tables.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Limed Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antonio Pio Saracino, Pyrite Desk #4, Italy, 2022
Antonio Pio Saracino, Pyrite Desk #4, Italy, 2022

Antonio Pio Saracino, Pyrite Desk #4, Italy, 2022

Located in New York, NY

Signed and dated. Antonio Pio Saracino’s furniture is of a piece with his sculptural and architectural projects. Of ingenious and meticulous design and ...

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2010s Italian Limed Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Antonio Pio Saracino, Pyrite Desk #4, Italy, 2022
Antonio Pio Saracino, Pyrite Desk #4, Italy, 2022

Antonio Pio Saracino, Pyrite Desk #4, Italy, 2022

Located in New York, NY

Signed and dated. Antonio Pio Saracino’s furniture is of a piece with his sculptural and architectural projects. Of ingenious and meticulous design and execution, each work is perfe...

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2010s Italian Limed Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

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