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Rattan Desk / Vanity Table and Chair by Louis Sognot, circa 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in London, GB
Rattan desk or vanity table and chair set by Louis Sognot (circa 1950s). An absolute charmer and an
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan

Rattan Desk / Vanity Table and Chair by Louis Sognot circa 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in London, GB
Rattan desk or vanity table and chair set by Louis Sognot (circa 1950s). Characteristic of its
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan

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
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Desk Art Deco in Wood and Parchment Leather from France 1970
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
(AIFAF)" Materials: wood and parchment leather Year 1970 French Wood and parchament leather The quality
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Parchment Paper

French Modernist Cerused Oak and Lacquered Skin Pedestal Desk ca. 1950s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MODERNIST WAXED AND CERUSED OAK DESK WITH LACQUERED SKIN WRITING SURFACE Probably French, circa
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20th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

19th Century Country Elm and Cherry Refectory Table
By French House Garden
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
is 23.62 ", I can sit at it quite happily and I am 5'10" with the standard chair height at 18" high.
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Antique 19th Century French Country Desks and Writing Tables

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Elm

Guillerme Chambron Solid Oak Corner Desk
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, desk in oak, France, 1960s. This desk and return, is executed in solid oak
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Oak Desk by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Compact desk designed by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960s. This desk has a large working
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis Philippe style bureau plat, or desk, made of solid and veneer of
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

A Guillerme et Chambron desk Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
for the desk we can offer different chairs with additional cost
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20th Century French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Guillerme Chambron Original Leather and Oak Freestanding Desk
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the French designer duo Guillerme and Chambron. This writing desk holds the characteristic decorations
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

Guillerme et Chambron Corner Desk in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, corner desk in oak, France, 1960s. This desk and return, is executed in
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Rosewood Executive Desk by George Ciancimino For Mobilier International
By George Ciancimino, Mobilier International
Located in London, GB
Designed by the Italian George Ciancimino and produced by French manufacturer Mobilier
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Mahogany and Bamboo Student Desk in the Manner of Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in Brooklyn, NY
leg and the bottom of the cabinet is 19.5" long, so the desk can accommodate a small-scale desk chair
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Mahogany

1930, Office Desk in Style of Corbusier in Painted Metal and Wood
By Le Corbusier
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Beautiful original desk with very nice wooden top, massive wood. 73 cm is the space for the chair
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
aesthetics by giving them a warmer character with its natural materials and warm colours. As a desk, it finds
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
personally love the fact that you can sit at your desk, positioning both office and lounge chairs on the
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Antique French Louis XV Revival Cylinder Bureau Howard Sons, 19th Century
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique French Louis XVI style kingwood bureau a cylindre, in the manner of
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Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Signed Francois Linke Mirrored Mahogany Louis XV Ladies Vanity with Clock
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This genuine signed Francois Linke vanity with clock also includes the matching chair. The vanity
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Mother of Pearl Vanity with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
creates the "melting" effect against the shell inlay. This desk includes 5 drawers total with a discreet
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern Wood Table for Les Arcs, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski resort, circa 1960, manufactured in France
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Small Wood Table for Les Arcs by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
France. Pinewood. In original condition, with wear consistent with age and use, preserving a
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Set of Two Charlotte Perriand Wood Tables for Les Arcs, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
France. Pinewood. In original condition, with wear consistent with age and use, preserving a
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern Small Wood Table for Les Arcs, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski resort, circa 1960, manufactured in France
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Metal and Formica Cansado Table circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designs reveal overtones of the Japanese feeling for form, as shown by the 1953 chair "Synthèse des Arts".
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Formica Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designs reveal overtones of the Japanese feeling for form, as shown by the 1953 chair "Synthe`se des Arts.".
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-02 Clark Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
personally love the fact that you can sit at your desk, positioning both office and lounge chairs on the
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Faux Leather, Teak

Pierre Chapo B19 Writing Desk in Elm, France, 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
, France 1960. This executive desk is one of the most versatile designs by Chapo. Although its beauty lies
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Elm

French Louis XVI Style Antique Bureau Plat Writing Desk c. 1920-40
Located in Shippensburg, PA
true to the spirit of Louis XVI furniture. A French Louis XVI Style Antique Writing Desk executed in
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Desks

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Fruitwood, Leather

19th Century French Carved Oak Sofa Table Writing Desk Barley Twist Louis XIII
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French carved oak sofa table writing desk barley twist Black Forest ~Direct from
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Desks

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Oak

Finn Juhl France and Son Rosewood Danish Mid Century Diplomat Desk FD 951
By Finn Juhl, France Søn
Located in New York, NY
Large rosewood executive Diplomat model desk, model FD-951, designed by Finn Juhl, made by France
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Metal

Empire Style French "Gondola" Chair Dedar Fabric
Located in Prato, Tuscany
French chair is made of fine walnut wood and Dedar fabric seat upholstery; the chair, perfect for a desk
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Important Black Lacquer Desk And Chairs attr to Dominique, Circa 1935
By Maison Dominique
Located in Doylestown, PA
matching lacquered armchairs upholstered in black leather. The desk has 3 drawers and two pill-out writing
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks

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Lacquer

Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Tulipwood and Ebonized Desk Bureau A Gradin
Located in Kittery Point, ME
gradin is a desk with drawers or pigeonholes built on top of the writing surface. The English version is
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks

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Tulipwood

Antique French Louis XIV Style Mahogany Satinwood Parquetry Ormolu Bureau Plat
Located in Big Flats, NY
French Louis XIV style bureau plat writing desk features mahogany construction with three drawers
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20th Century French Louis XIV Desks

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Metal, Ormolu

Antique Robert W Irwin Louis XV French Walnut Vanity Dressing Table Desk Chair
By Robert W. Irwin Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
a pink brocade fabric. Trifold mirror removes allowing for use as a writing desk. At the ripe
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Vintage 1930s Louis XV Vanities

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Upholstery, Mirror, Walnut

19th Century French Directoire Carved Walnut and Brown Leather Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
desk chair stands on curved legs, it features a square back and curved armrests. The armchair is
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Directoire Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Romweber French Rococo Louis XV Satinwood Parcel Painted Vanity and Chair
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo Louis XV style vanity or writing desk with matching chair By Romweber
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Vintage 1930s American Louis XV Vanities

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger Mahogany Convertible Desk, Dining Console Table, 1951, Signed
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
tapered legs, a drop leaf and rotating design that allows the table to convert from console to desk to
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany, Fruitwood

Antique French Louis Philippe Period Flame Mahogany Small Games Table
Located in Forney, TX
console or writing desk, or simply displayed as a versatile accent piece! Condition: The table is in
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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Game Tables

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Mahogany

Gigi Radice for Minotti Wingback Chairs and Tommi Parzinger Dining Table
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Console Table with drop-leaves down: H 29.25" x W 38.5" x D 20" As a Writing Table / Desk with one leaf up
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Pair of Black Lacquered Art Deco Armchairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Montreal, QC
. Signed: "Leleu Paris Made in France". These chairs were re-lacquered with the current black piano
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood

Jacobean Style Refectory Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
style and character to a modern or antique decor. Make a statement as a writing table, desk, work table
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Vintage Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Style Armchair
By Karl Johan
Located in Forney, TX
writing this, we have a similarly styled and fine quality antique Biedermeier writing desk. If you're
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Late 20th Century Biedermeier Armchairs

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Leather, Birch

19th Century Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Bone Inlaid Decorative Box
Located in Forney, TX
unique and interesting decorative accent in any home, whether placed atop a desk, chest-of-drawers or
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Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Other

Scarce 17th Century Indo-Portuguese Caixa Contador - Antique Table Box
Located in Forney, TX
flap as a writing desk surface) as well as other important items and documents. When Europeans first
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Antique 17th Century Indian Baroque Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Eugene Printz Art Deco Mahogany Desk 1932
By Eugene Printz
Located in Encino, CA
two chairs. This desk is one of them, with a brown leather. Needs to be refinished Measure: 29"1/2 H x
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Vintage 1930s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

E.J. Ruhlmann: Rare And Elegant 1930 Desk In Oak And Ash
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Encino, CA
desk. Chair is sold separately. The desk has been repaired and refinished. Originally the knob was
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Ash

E.J. Ruhlmann: Rare And Elegant 1930 Desk In Oak And Ash
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Encino, CA
desk. Chair is sold separately. The desk has been repaired and refinished. Originally the knob was
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Ash

Jacques Adnet Desk and Chairs from Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Encino, CA
Jacques ADNET (1900-1984) France Circa 1955 Set containing 1 Desk + 1 Armchair + 4 visitor chairs
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Jacques Adnet Desk and Chairs from Karl Lagerfeld - Installment 4/4
Located in Encino, CA
Jacques ADNET (1900-1984) France Circa 1955 Set containing 1 Desk + 1 Armchair + 4 visitor chairs
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Jacques Adnet Desk and Chairs from Karl Lagerfeld - Installment 2/4
Located in Encino, CA
Jacques ADNET (1900-1984) France Circa 1955 Set containing 1 Desk + 1 Armchair + 4 visitor chairs
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Jacques Adnet Desk and Chairs from Karl Lagerfeld - Installment 3/4
Located in Encino, CA
Jacques ADNET (1900-1984) France Circa 1955 Set containing 1 Desk + 1 Armchair + 4 visitor chairs
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Pallisandre Writing Desk with Chair by Andre Sornay
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Pallisandre Writing Desk with Chair by Andre Sornay, French 1960. Desk: 55 1/4" w, 27 1/2
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Vintage 1960s French Desks and Writing Tables

French desk and chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stained pine marquetry top with three drawers.Center drawer is also in marquetry. This desk is
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Vintage 1940s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Lady s Writing Desk and Chair by Jules Leleu, circa 1930
By Jules Leleu
Located in Paris, FR
Black lacquered wood small desk opening with a central drawer, corner tapered and facetted legs
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Vintage Midcentury French Child s Desk with Matching Chair, 1970s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunningly beautiful small metal framed child's school desk of French origin. The desk has
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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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French Writing Desk With Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French writing desk with chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, every French writing desk with chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French writing desk with chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A French writing desk with chair, designed in the Art Deco, Empire or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French writing desk with chair over the years, but those crafted by Jacques Adnet and Pierre Vandel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Writing Desk With Chair?

The average selling price for a French writing desk with chair at 1stDibs is $4,696, while they’re typically $673 on the low end and $22,900 for the highest priced.

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Questions About French Writing Desk With Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.