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18th Century Brazilian Desk Chest of Drawers from Sabará Minas Gerais
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
traditional setting, this desk will undoubtedly be the centerpiece, exuding an air of timeless elegance and
Category
Antique 18th Century Brazilian Other Desks
Materials
Wood
Vintage Leather and Brass Desk Set Brass Letter Opener and Scissors 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
scissors and letter opener with leather black pouch.
Classic and traditional luxury desk leather library
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Letter Openers
Materials
Metal, Brass
HUGE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN THOMAS CHIPPENDALE ESTATE DESK OR TWO SIDEBOARD DRAWERs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
returning the piece to a traditionally shaped pedestal desk
Each pedestal has eleven drawers and one slip
Category
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks
Materials
Hardwood
18th Century Italian Baroque Inlaid Walnut Drop-Front Secretary Desk / Commode
Located in Miami, FL
Inlaid Walnut Bureau, Baroque Drop-Front Secretary,
A traditional 18th-century Italian desk commode
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Desks
Materials
Brass
Stunning Restored circa 1800 Georgian Oak
Brown Leather Partners Pedestal Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning original and restored Georgian English pedestal desk in oak
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Desks
Materials
Leather, Oak
Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Bonheur Du Jour by Donald Ross
By Donald Ross
Located in London, GB
desk traditionally used by upper class French ladies. The style particularly became popular in the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
James End Table Oak White
Located in Cincinnati, US
it the perfect accessory for those who have ditched the traditional desk and instead work from the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
$473 / item
James End Table Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
it the perfect accessory for those who have ditched the traditional desk and instead work from the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Side Tables
Materials
Metal
$473 / item
James End Table Oak Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
it the perfect accessory for those who have ditched the traditional desk and instead work from the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Side Tables
Materials
Metal
$473 / item
James End Table White
Located in Cincinnati, US
it the perfect accessory for those who have ditched the traditional desk and instead work from the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
$473 / item
1940
s Traditional Burl Wood Secretary/ Desk
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful Grand Scale 1940's Traditional style Burl Wood Secretary/ Writing Desk.
This secretary is
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood
$2,580 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Traditional George III Slant Top Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique George III slant top desk on bracket feet. Solid mahogany throughout with dovetail
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests ...
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Traditional Secretary Wood Desk with Shelf, FR-1062
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique Traditional Secretary Wood Desk with Shelf
The secretary desk with shelf originates from
Category
Early 20th Century French Secretaires
Materials
Wood
1960s Traditional Campaign Carved Walnut "Bamboo" Secretary Desk with Display
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960s Traditional Campaign style Carved Walnut "Bamboo" Secretary Desk with Display. Beautifully
Category
Vintage 1960s American Campaign Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Modern Vintage Red Stool Mezzadro Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 1950 Italy
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Vienna, AT
we love to combine with Traditional desks or living room groups to add a splash of color and Italian
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Modern Red Vintage Stool Mezzadro Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni , 1950s
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Vienna, AT
we love to combine with Traditional desks or living room groups to add a splash of color and Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Masterfully Restored Florence Knoll 1960s Model 2480 Oval Table Desk in Rare Oak
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in TORQUAY, AU
design was her answer to the bulky, traditional desks of the era. Its success was so profound that it was
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Highly Carved Pine Secretary from Denmark, circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
section is the traditional desk which includes six small drawers which are revealed when the desktop is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Anglo-Indian Secretaires
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Blue Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
to appreciate the beauty and texture of the lovely finish.
The middle section is the traditional desk
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Painted Oak Secretary Bureau, Denmark circa 1760-80
Located in Round Top, TX
traditional desk which includes eight small drawers which are revealed when the desk work is opened.
The
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Secretaires
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Tall Oak Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
to appreciate the beauty and texture of the lovely finish.
The middle section is the traditional desk
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires
Materials
Oak, Paint
Tall Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
interior) is the traditional desk which includes multiple petite drawers that are revealed when the desk
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
18th Century Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
section (with contrasting black painted interior) is the traditional desk which includes six small drawers
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Black Painted Baroque Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1810
Located in Round Top, TX
contrasting blue painted interior) is the traditional desk which includes a multitude of petite drawers which
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Chinese Scroll Foot Writing Desk, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
embellishments and a lovely, timeworn patina. Crafted of elm (yumu) with traditional joinery, the desk has a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Anglo Indian Teak Carved Pedestal Desk
Located in London, by appointment only
A late 19th century Anglo Indian Pedestal desk, profusely decorated with scrolling vines with
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Furniture
Materials
Teak
Beluga Leather Writing Desk by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
traditional writing desk. A sleek bronzed frame supports the spacious workspace and houses a discreet set of
Category
2010s Indian Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
$9,053 / item
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rosewood Carved Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful carved writing desk is in traditional design with four drawers on left hand side
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
$2,796 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rosewood Carved Secretary/Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful carved secretary/writing desk is in traditional design with 5 drawers and fold up
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Secretary/Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful carved secretary/writing desk is traditional simply design with three drawers on the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Elm
English 19th Century Walnut Campaign Butler
s Desk with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
exquisite piece of furniture embodies the essence of traditional craftsmanship.
The desk boasts a trio of
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Museum Grade Sculpted Tall Oak 2-Drawer Writing Windsor Chair / Desk, C.1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
The Comb-Back, spindle and brace back Windsor Writing chair / Desk features a traditional sack-back
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Windsor Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique George III Cowrie Shell and Sterling Silver Vinaigrette (1809)
By Joseph Willmore
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
curiosities or enjoyed as a distinctive conversation piece on a dressing table or desk.
Traditionally these
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Mahogany Side Table Circa 1860
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
table, console, or small writing desk
Suits traditional, eclectic, or transitional interiors
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Antique 1840s British William IV Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
French 1960s Brass
Banker
s
Lamp
Located in London, GB
reception desk.
A traditional French antique.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Edwardian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Wood
Danish Teak Bow-Front Credenza Attributed to Svend Madsen, 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Chicago, IL
, softening the linearity of traditional mid-century forms. His desks, armchairs, and credenzas remain highly
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Klismos Armchair with Ram Head 1 of 2
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
decor, Moorish, Moroccan Bohemian or as an accent in any modern or traditional decor.
Vanity chair or
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Chinese Twisted Rootwood Brush Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk. This small wooden brush pot from the late
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Burl
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram
s Head
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Bohemian or as an accent in any modern or traditional decor.
Vanity chair or desk chair sure to be a
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Materials
Bone, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Free-Standing Lacquered Credenza Designed by Florence Knoll, 1950s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
with a table desk, she needed a place for all the filing and storage that had traditionally lived in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk. This wooden brush pot from the mid-19th
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots and ...
Materials
Burl
Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk. This wooden brush pot from the late 19th
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Burl
Antique Japanese Meiji Pearl Shell Inlaid Carved Hongmu Dragon Chair
Located in Forney, TX
wooden desk chair oriental traditional classic ancient Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetic movement Chinese
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Original Keuffel and Esser Drafting Table
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Hong Kong, HK
desk or traditional dining table. Its original oak top, refinished with breadboard ends, adds to its
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Country French Regence Style Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
traditional slant-front drop down desk surface that when closed, exhibits extraordinary artistry carved
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Salvatori Balancing Paperweight in Calacatta Vagli and Brass by Studiocharlie
By Salvatori, Studio Charlie
Located in Querceta, IT
traditional desk and decorative objects. Perfect as a desk accessory or mantelpiece accent.
VAT not included
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Brass
ORIGIN 00008 Desk
By POLCHA
Located in PARIS, FR
the traditional character of a desk.
Desk in mahogany plywood, trompe l'œil Grand Antique marble
Category
Vintage 1960s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
$6,526
English Partners Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
This handsome English partners desk has traditional construction with drawers on one side and doors
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$7,400
Antique English Aesthetic Movement 19th Century Oregon Pine Desk
By Howard and Sons
Located in Pickering, North Yorkshire
has a wonderful rich warm glow and striking grain. The desk is of traditional form, a two plank top
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing T...
Materials
Pine
Porcelain and Brass "Capalonga" Desk Lamp by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1982
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
traditional desk lamp.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Victorian Era English Walnut Davenport Writing Desk, circa 1870
Located in Charlevoix, MI
A handsome and very traditional English Davenport or writing desk, with lockable side storage
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks
Materials
Brass
Hand-Carved 19th Century Solid Oak Pedestal Desk In Blend #41
By Attica Studios
Located in Partridge Green, GB
A remarkable antique pedestal desk from the mid-to-late 19th century, crafted with solid wood
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Desks
Materials
Brass
Asymmetrical "Linda Marie" Writing Desk with Leather Top by Kate Duncan
By Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, ON
Riffing on a traditional writing desk, our writing desk is made to order in a variety of sizes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Desks
Materials
Leather, Wood
Asymmetrical "Linda Marie" Writing Desk with Leather Top by Kate Duncan
By Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, ON
Riffing on a traditional writing desk, our writing desk is made to order in a variety of sizes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Leather
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Pink Marble Top Bleached Wood Table
Located in Austin, TX
, the base is built of bleached oak that gives the piece a casual, wabi-sabi flair to a traditionally
Category
Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Florence Knoll Walnut Credenza with Calacutta Marble Top - Beautiful Condition
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Playa Del Rey, CA
executive desk with a table desk, she needed a place for all the filing and storage that had traditionally
Category
Vintage 1960s American Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Metal, Chrome
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