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18th Century Italian Desk Baroque Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian walnut desk with olivewood book match veneering and marquetry inlay. The upper section
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Olive

Early 20th Century Dutch Oak Table Book Mill
Located in Raalte, NL
Antique oak table book mill with 4 compartments on a cross leg and rotatable by a wooden pin, this
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Early 20th Century Dutch More Desk Accessories

Materials

Oak

Carl Auböck Modernist Book Stand, Brass, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A very rare, one of a kind modernist brass book stand, designed and executed by Carl Auböck
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Fine 19th Century Regency Rosewood Book Stand With A Drawer
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
An early 19th century Regency rosewood double sided table book stand. The top surface is rosewood
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Antique 1830s English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Rosewood

Early 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Book Carrier in the Manner of Gillow
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The book carrier is fitted with side carrying handles with a rectangular top surmounted by a
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Antique 1820s English Regency More Desk Accessories

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Rosewood

Rare Mid-Century Cork and Mahogany Desk by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
By Paul Frankl
Located in santa monica, CA
, beautiful refinished to perfection, mahogany, double sided desk, back has book cubby as shown, all original
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Cork

Immense Mahogany Mid Century Desk
Located in Toronto, ON
). Beautifull vertical veneer edge and the back is book matched mahogany. Desk sits on 4 cone feet. Refinished
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

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Brass

Walnut, fruit wood and bone metamorphic writing table
Located in New York, NY
(op. cit.). It has an extremely similar mechanism and ratchet book rest. Another writing desk with
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Fruitwood, Bone

Book + Print Art desks - Cricket Taplin
By E. Brady Robinson
Located in New York, NY
Robinson, 6 x 9" archival pigment print, signed and edition of 50 with Art Desks the book (published by
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21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Paper

Unique Pigeon Skeleton Taxidermy Mount
By Jonny Williamson
Located in Glamis, Angus
mounted upon a vintage book with antique desk calendar.
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21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Bone

Austrian Art Nouveau Complete Library Suite
Located in Oakland, CA
This Austrian library /office suite is comprised of seven magnificent pieces including three book
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vitrines

Materials

Wood, Abalone

Large Bow Tie Tray - Herringbone
By Brian Gennett
Located in New York, NY
to organize a desk. Book cover surfaces are coated in a protective finish but are still susceptible
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Acrylic, Lacquer, Oak, Wood

Magnificent Biedermeier Fall Front Secretaire
Located in Long Island City, NY
Exemplary North German Biedermeier fall front secretaire (usable as a standing desk and lectern
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Maple

California Designer Muriel Coleman, Iron Desk
By Muriel Coleman
Located in San Francisco, CA
area. The expanded metal rack serves as a book or magazine holder. This desk is in all original
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass, Iron

Elegant desk with drawers and book case
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2642 Attr. Ico Parisi (1916-1996) Elegant center desk with double top, four drawers and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Dutch Modernist Writing Desk with Book Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Heavy Cubist Frame with Rosewood Top and Set of 3 Drawers with Streamline Chrome Pulls and a Side Bookshelf.
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Suite of Faux Book Brown Leather Desk Accessories Pen Pot Desk Tidy Book Clock
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of brown leather desk accessories Including
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20th Century English Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Winner Book Motif Leather Wrapped Maitland Smith Writing Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome Maitland Smith leather wrapped writing desk having trompe l'oeil book decoration with two
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Deco Directoire Style Desk in Book Matched Macassar
Located in New York, NY
This striking Art Deco Macassar wood desk features directoire style legs, three drawers, brass
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk with Backside Book Shelving, 1960, Denmark
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in The Hague, NL
side drawers- two of them has a lock and one fitting key. At the back of the desk open book shelving
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk with Backside Book Shelving, 1960 Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian Modern period desk made in 1960's Denmark. The desk made of teak wood and is in a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk with Backside Book Shelving, 1960, Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian modern period desk made in 1960's Denmark. The desk made of teak wood and is in a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Regency or William IV Writing Table/Desk with Book Stand
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an uncommon form of period William IV (circa 1830-1835) desk or writing table that
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Paul Frankl Desk Redux, Inset Book Shelf on Desk Front
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern desk by Paul Frankl. New almond lacquer on desk body in Frankl's signature
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Danish Modern Aksel Kjesgaard Book Stand Table Desk
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a Danish modern adjustable stand/table with wheels. Stamped underneath with makers label "Aksel Kjesgaard, Made in DENMARK" System can be taken apart for ...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Antique Inlaid Writing Table Desk with Brass Book Troughs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique writing desk which is crafted from the most beautiful mahogany with
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Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Lectern, speaking reading desk, book table rack, Biedermeier style, 1870 Austria
Located in Wien, AT
wonderful example of a speaking desk, finished in cherry wood but stained to mahogany. It is built on 3
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Antique 1870s Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Modernist Book-matched Walnut Desk w/ Brass Pulls Tapered Supports
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated and beautifully formed Mid-Century Modernist Desk in Book-matched Walnut W
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Book Tray
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany early 19th Century book tray
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20th Century British Desk Accessories

Materials

Mahogany

Book Tray
Book Tray
$2,750
Machine Age "Bullet Desk" in Book Matched Walnut
Located in New York, NY
Deco desk with streamline design in book matched walnut with brushed aluminum pulls
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20th Century Desks

Antique Executive Desk Book Slide, English, Walnut Extending Bookrest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique executive desk book slide. An English, walnut and burr extending bookrest
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desk Sets

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modernist Desk or Vanity by Paul Frankl in Book-Matched Walnut
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
This desk / Vanity designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson furniture co of Grand Rapids is made of book
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Art Deco Streamline Bullet Desk in Book-Matched Walnut and Black Lacquer Accents
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco streamlined "bullet" desk in book-matched walnut with black lacquer accents. The right
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Lacquer

Antique Irish Killarney Lakes Killarneyware Arbutus Wood Desk Book Slide Holder
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Extremely Rare Irish Inlaid Killarneyware Arbutus Wood Desk Book Holder, mid to late Nineteenth
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Antique Early 19th Century Irish Victorian Desk Sets

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Mahogany

Carl Auböck Book Stand
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Brass book Stand designed and made by Carl Auböck. Original patina.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

19th Century Directoire Influenced Book-Matched Rosewood Writing Table or Desk
Located in Southampton, NJ
19th c. Rosewood writing desk or work table of impressive book matched fiery grains, original
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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Brass

Victorian Walnut Revolving Book Table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian walnut revolving book table, of typical form with a circular top above three shaped
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Book Rest by Carl Aubock
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A patinated brass book stand.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

English Missal or Book Stand
Located in Austin, TX
An English missal or book stand of brass, featuring a Christian symbol or christogram in the center
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Antique 19th Century English Desk Accessories

1970S Gucci Book of Matches
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
This untouched 1970s Gucci Book of Matches, boasting a lavish, dual-sided design, is a sublime
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1970s Italian For The Desk

Industrial Book Press
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Original industrial book press of solid iron with great patina Wonderful object for a book
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Vintage 1920s American More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Iron Book Press
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iron book press, originating in France, circa 1890.
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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

1990s Fiorucci Forever Angels Note Address Book
By fiorucci
Located in London, GB
1990s Fiorucci "Forever Angels" Note Address Book, pocket size, in excellent vintage condition
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1990s Italian For The Desk

1960s Danish Desk/Arne Vodder Style Desk/Midcentury Teak Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in London, Lambeth
the desk has a book storage, circa 1960s desk.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Small ebonized writing table / book display
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small ebonized writing table / book display. Leather writing surface.
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20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

English Writing or Book Table of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely English writing desk or book table of flame mahogany featuring an adjustable top with a
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Fine Quality English Carlton House Desk in Mahogany Book Holder and Leather 1920
By Maple Co.
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Beautiful original antique desk. Large measures 61 wide x 39 1/4 tall x 33 deep. Gorgeous design
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Vintage 1920s English Sheraton Desks

Materials

Mahogany

English Missal or Book Stand of Brass
Located in Austin, TX
An English missal, lectern, or book stand of brass, featuring a Christian symbol or christogram in
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Early 20th Century English Desk Accessories

Mid-Century Book Stand 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist book stand from the 1950s. Great design for use on a desk or table. Black enameled metal.
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

French Book, WWI, Leather Oversized
Located in New Orleans, LA
WWI MEMORIAL DES ALLIES 1914 - 1918 Beautiful Large French World War I Leather Book Copyright 1926
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Vintage 1910s French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Paper

Regency Mahogany Desktop Book Stand English
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality regency period mahogany desktop Book stand having elegant spindle turned upright
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XV Ebonized Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis XV ebonized desk with faux book compartment and fold out writing surface
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French Louis XVI style kidney-shaped desk with book-matched kingwood veneer and the original
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Vintage 1920s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mini Book in Lucite Cube Paperweight
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and unique mini book in a solid Lucite cube paperweight. An unusual and fun piece of
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20th Century American Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Peso Concrete Book and Door Holder
By Valerio Ciampicacigli
Located in Rome, Lazio
Colored book and door holders made in concrete. A touch of color for your bookcase 100% made in
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2010s Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Concrete

Salvatore Ferragamo for V&A Address Book and Pencil Case
By Ferragamo, Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in London, GB
Set of Address Book and Pencils designed by Salvatore Ferragamo for V&A, the Victoria and Albert
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2010s Italian For The Desk

English Regency Book Carrier with Drawer
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English late Regency period goncalo alves book carrier, the top with a gallery and carry handles
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Antique 1830s English Regency More Desk Accessories

Materials

Hardwood

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