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Item Ships From: Chicago
Custom Hand-Made Desk by Old Plank in French Directoire Style New Made to Order
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom Desk in the French Directoire Style by Old Plank and Made to Order in your specific dimensions and finish. The more you look closely at the finite details, the more you will b...
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2010s American Directoire Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Gold, Brass
Wicker + Bamboo Writing Desk with Brass Trim, Italy 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Italian writing desk clad in woven cane with an elegant patinated brass trim. The front and back of this desk are framed in bamboo and it features three front drawers with ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Vintage French Design Kidney Shape Carved Walnut Office Library Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Design Kidney Shape Carved Walnut Office Library Desk
Featuring a charming mahogany & walnut French design small office or library desk in the classic kidney shape. ...
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1940s French Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Brass
Green Linoleum Table/Desk by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Bent birch legs and inset linoleum top. Comes with connectors to join multiple tables together.
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Birch
Antique 1900's Rosewood Empire Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
28” x 15.5” x 38.5”H; desk height 28”
Gorgeous Empire-style rosewood secretary desk from the turn of the century with Biedermeier influences.
• four-way matched rosewood veneer
•...
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Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Carrara Marble Desk, Switzerland 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A custom made executive desk that came from an office in Geneva, Switzerland. . Made in the late 1970s or early 1980s of beautiful Italian Carrara marble. The desk top has curved, no...
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1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Marble
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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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Mahogany
Next General Desk by Jonathan Nesci in Wax Polished Aluminum Plate
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Next General desk made in three eights inch thick waxed aluminum. The tiered top has cord drop offsets in the back as well as the bottom. Variations, leather and powder colors are av...
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2010s American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Aluminum
Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk
Antique French Napoleon III writing desk, made of mahogany wood, covered with remarkable marquetry veneers and fin...
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1930s French Napoleon III Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Country French Desk, Leather Top with Gilded Embossed Border. Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Country French Desk or Writing Table with a most unusual curved side. The bottom of the Antique French Desk is for the most part all original and we did not refinish the wood...
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1910s French Country Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Leather, Wood
Circa 1790 George III Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This George III table has gold embossed trim around a beautifully weathered dark green-blue leather tabletop. The square body has been made entirely from mahogany with a mahogany ven...
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18th Century English George III Antique Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Brass
Early Vladimir Kagan Custom Order Desk
By Grosfeld House, Vladimir Kagan
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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Cane, Wood
Folk Art Secretary Style Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 20th century. Handmade and hand painted. Roof drops down to a desk or storage. Extra storage below.
Desk Height - 29.5"
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Late 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Wood
Petite Eliel Saarinen Deco Desk
By Johnson Furniture Company, Eliel Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite scale Eliel Saarinen Deco Desk in Birch with Wave-like Aluminum Pulls.
Dimensions:
48 wide
20 depth
Height to top shelf: 30 1/16"
Height to desk surface: 24.75"
Wear as s...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Wood
Fluted Beechwood Writing Desk in the Style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Chicago, IL
Fluted Beechwood Writing Desk in the Style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy 1950s
The double footed legs is reminiscent of Frattini’s lines. The “grissinato” technique (in front of the...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Wood
French Writing Desk with Embossed Leather Top in the Style of Louis XVI
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant French Louis XVI style writing desk featuring an inset, embossed chestnut brown leather top with a hand applied gold leaf trim. This desk has two extendable leaves, which ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique English Mahogany Carved Library Table with Lopers for Expanding Surface
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English carved mahogany library table, or since it has built in steel-lopers that pull-out from each end, one could use this antique English library table...
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1880s English Antique Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Iron
Leather + Wood Writing Desk Attributed to Jacques Adnet, France 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s French writing desk attributed to Jacques Adnet. This desk features a black leather clad frame with stitch detailing and an inset wood tabletop. It has two drawers with circu...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Brass
A Burmese Teak Wood Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This Burmese Teak Wood Table offers durability and timeless beauty with its vintage craftsmanship and natural patina. The table is unique, made from solid teak wood and lasting for g...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Teak
Post Modern Campaign Style Table or Desk.
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
1/2" Glass top with, with polished aluminum "X" base with stretcher. Could be used as a dining table or desk.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Aluminum
Maple + Aluminum Desk by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy, 1970s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare Italian desk unit designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti in the 1970s. This desk has one main section with an additional table top attachment, creating an L-shape. It was constructed with wood and has a maple wood veneer with an exquisite birdseye grain.
This piece features brushed aluminum connectors and has an additional rolling modular cabinet with three drawers, which can be placed below or beside the desk. The top drawer has a cream acrylic insert organizer with five compartments. Unmarked. Sourced in Italy, 1970s.
Dimensions: 61"W x 28.75"D x 28"H; extended piece 47"W x 17.75"D x 28"H
Giovanni Offredi (1927-2007) was a prominent Italian furniture and product designer recognized for his use of angular lines and exposed wood or metal frames. He began making furniture for the wealthy elite of Milan...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Aluminum
Rosewood Desk by Severin Hansen Jr.
By Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in Chicago, IL
Rosewood desk by Severin Hansen Jr.
Desk features five drawers each with a fixed key.
Made by halsev, Denmark
Additional information:
Materia...
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20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Rosewood
Antique French Console Table or Ladies Small Writing Desk, Restored circa 1800s
Located in Chicago, IL
Petite console Table or ladies Writing Desk, made in France during the late 1800s from solid Mahogany. Beautifully restored, both structurally and cosmetically and ready for the next...
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1880s French Country Antique Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Altar Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A captivating 19th century Chinese elmwood altar table with two drawers, simple square tapered legs ending in horse-hoof feet, and with a well-worn sangre-de-boeuf lacquer. The perfe...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Elm
Antique French Cherry Wood Kitchen Table or Small Desk or Writing Table Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Country French Small kitchen table or nice size small writing table or desk. Single drawer on one-side with hand-cut dovetail construction....
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1890s French Country Antique Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Provincial French Tea Table with Drawer, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant tea table was crafted of in late-19th-century France in the Louis XV-style, defined by its scalloped apron and thin cabriole legs. The s-form legs curve outwards from th...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
19th Century American Empire Secretary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable, and strong early 19th century American Empire secretary bookcase of grand architectural scale with an incredible arched pedimen...
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1830s American American Empire Antique Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Mahogany
Wall Mounted Sit/Stand Desk "Muro" in Oak and Stainless Steel by Casey Lurie
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Wall anchored stainless steel rails support three wood shelves of varying depths. Each shelf serves a different function: shallow for small objects and pictures, medium for books and larger objects...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Steel
Important Esherick Table from The Hedgerow Collection
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Chicago, IL
Important Esherick Table from The Hedgerow Collection. Crafted by Esherick in 1924. The table is thought to have been used by Esherick at the family's home Sunekrest prior to 1938. That year Esherick enhanced the table's form by reshaping its legs, thus simplifying the design. The table found it's way to Hedgerow Theatre in 1940 in the Theatre's Green Room for many years.
Provenance: Made by the artist for the artist's home, Sunekrest, Paoli, Pennsylvania, 1924
Re-designed by the artist, 1938
Sold to Hedgerow Theatre, Rose Valley...
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1920s American American Craftsman Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Pine
Ivory Lacquered Desk with Leather Top by Alessandro for Baker, 1980s
By Alessandro for Baker Furniture, Alessandro Gambrielli
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous desk or console table designed by European designer and artist Alessandro Gabrielli Gambalogna, known as “Alessandro,” for Baker Furniture in the 1980s. This captivating p...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Leather, Lacquer, Wood, Parchment Paper
Solid Walnut Spanish Baroque Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
An 18th century Spanish baroque desk, or writing table made of solid Walnut Wood with turned legs joined by a Two drawers with original iron drawe...
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18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Commode or Buffet with Pull-Out Desk Drawers Beautiful Rosewood
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Commode or Buffet, made from one of the rarest woods, palisander, or more commonly referred to as, Madagascar Rosewood. Not only is ...
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1890s French Louis Philippe Antique Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Wood, Rosewood, Leather
Postmodern Metal Desk With Birch Top, France 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A Postmodern desk featuring a rectangular birch table top with rounded corners and beautiful graining. It has a black metal base with tubular legs and demilune details with round fee...
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20th Century French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Metal
Burl Cityscape Executive Desk By Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
A period Paul Evans Desk in Cityscape Burl wood. In rather remarkable original condition minus some minor wear and tear that can easily be fixed. Please request additional photos a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Sitting Standing "Work" Desk in Solid White Oak by Casey Lurie, USA
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Work desk is the smaller sibling of our WORK table, a contemporary take on the traditional working tables used by artists and designers for centuries. The choice of materials combine...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Wood, Oak
Bent Desk by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Bent desk by Gentner Design
Dimensions: D 147 x W 63.5 x H 76 cm
Materials: bronze, walnut wood
A single metal sheet is bent creating the surface and sides, aptly giving the desk its name. The finish is darkened by hand through a proprietary solution and the drawers are made from solid walnut and veneered fronts. Perfect as a writing desk in any residential library or office or even as a concierge desk...
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2010s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Bronze
Angel Head Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Heavily carved "angel head" table. Great paint and patina.
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Wood
Early Rare Kem Weber Petite Desk for Lloyd
By Kem Weber
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Rare Kem Weber Petite desk for Lloyd
early Label attached.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Chrome
Dramatic 1970s / Early 80s Solid Bronze Antelope Head Desk Table / Dining Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
A Dramatic Table base seeing as either a Dining Table, Buffet Table, or Desk. Dating to the 1970s to possibly the 1980s.
Mounted at each corner are Solid Heavy Bronze Antelope hea...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Bronze
Six Leg Table / Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Six leg table / desk with two drawers and excellent patina.
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1920s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Wood
Parchment Secretary Desk in the Style of Aldo Tura, Italy 20th Century
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning Italian secretary desk in the style of Aldo Tura. This desk features a lacquered parchment finish in a deep brown hue with subtle col...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Brass
Table/Desk with Herringbone Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Table/desk with an inlaid wood herringbone design.
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1920s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Wood
French Burl Elm Slab Dining Table, or Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This thick 2” slab of 40 year old French elm was found in the backyard of a famous French furniture maker, who unfortunately closed his doors after 60 years in business. The beauty of the slab speaks for itself, for I cannot think of any words that could accurately describe what Mother Nature created. Whether you use it for a desk, like I have for many years, or a dining table, or ever a kitchen island work table...
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1970s French Country Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Elm, Burl
Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare and elegant Georgian Architect’s desk has a ratchet top, extending drawer front, as well as storage compartments. Architect desks, m...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Brass
Italian Wrought Iron and Stone Top Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful late 20th century Italian table with wonderfully scrolled hand-wrought iron base and a black leathered granite top with an ogee edge. T...
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Late 20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Granite, Iron
Petite circa 1880 French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Two-Drawer Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking original Antique French Napoleon III Bureau Plat, Writing Table or Ladies Desk. Highlighted by polished brass decorations, the black ...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Brass
Black Lacquered Steel Curule Base Writing Table with Brass Appointments
Located in Chicago, IL
Matte black lacquered steel curule form writing table, with lower back stretcher and multiple brass ball details. Triple beveled ogee edge glass top is one-half inch thick. With a na...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Brass, Steel
Chinese Red Lacquer Painting Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant elmwood painting table was crafted over a century ago by artisans in northern China. The broad tabletop provided an ideal surface for unfurling a scroll to compose poetr...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Elm
Contemporary Trestle Table "Work" in Solid White Oak by Casey Lurie USA
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Introduced in 2016, WORK table is a contemporary take on the traditional working tables used by artists and designers for centuries.
The table has height adjustable trestles...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Wood, Oak
The Secretary by Jonathan Nesci in Powder Coated Aluminum Plate with Leather
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The Secretary: Designed by American industrial and furniture designer Jonathan Nesci, and is made of powder-coated aluminum, steel, and leather.
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This is a beautifully built...
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2010s American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Aluminum
Dan Johnson Dining Table and or Desk
By Dan Johnson
Located in Chicago, IL
Dan Johnson dining table and or Desk for Arch Industries Inc.
Designed 1958, manufactured by Dan Johnson Studio, Rome Italy. Travertine Marble Top with wrought iron base and sheath ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Travertine, Bronze, Wrought Iron
American Made Figured Walnut Desk Available Numerous Dimensions & Configurations
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a contemporary desk that our Old Plank workshop crafted from some of the most incredible figured aged American walnut we have ever seen. Our supply of this walnut is very limited and should you appreciate the natural beauty of the grain we have just enough for one or possibly two smaller desks or dining tables. The price shown is reflective for this 11’ plus long desk...
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2010s North American Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Walnut
General Desk by Jonathan Nesci in Wax Polished Aluminum Plate
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
General desk made in quarter-inch waxed aluminum. The tiered top has cord drop offsets in the back as well as the bottom. Produced for The New, the inaugural show of Volume Gallery...
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2010s American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Aluminum
Walking Table Handmade Customizable Console Table or Desk by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Shown in ebonized quarter-sawn white oak, oxidized walnut, and oxidized maple
Measures: 66-72" wide x 30-31" tall x 21" deep
This desk or console table s...
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2010s American Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Early Vintage Milo Baughman Architectural Cantilevered Desk for Glenn of Calif
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Chicago, IL
Early vintage Milo Baughman Architectural cantilevered desk for Glenn of California
c. 1950
This desk is being sold "As-is" at this time. Needs to visit a furniture repair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Wood
Walking Table Handmade Customizable Console Table or Desk by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Shown in:
bleached quarter-sawn white oak (50")
ebonized quarter-sawn white oak (66")
oxidized walnut (72")
oxidized maple (66")
Measures: 66-72" wide x 29-31" tall x 21-24" deep
The Walking table...
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2010s American Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Marble Desk with Brass Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
A marble top desk featuring a bamboo formed brass plated base with adjustable feet. A fantastic work desk option or dining table, USA, 1970s.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique French Hand Carved Solid Walnut Trestle Dining Table Restored in House
Located in Chicago, IL
An 18th century Hand Carved Solid Walnut French Trestle Table. This Country Walnut French Dining Table offers breathtaking beauty with its incredible urn-form pedestals overflowing w...
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1790s French Country Antique Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago
Materials
Walnut
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