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Vintage Burl Victorian Style Widdicomb Desk 40% OFF original price
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage 84", two pedestal traditional burl desk in the Victorian style by John Widdicomb. This
Category
20th Century American Victorian Desks
Materials
Burl
Louis-philippe Flat Desk In Flamed Mahogany, Mid-19th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Louis-Philippe Flame Mahogany Flat Desk, Mid-19th Century – Former Notary’s Desk from the Loire
Category
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Olivewood Burl and Chrome Desk, circa 1978
By Arthur Umanoff, Contemporary Shells Inc. 1
Located in Culver City, CA
storage than a traditional writing desk and would effortlessly fit into any modern or contemporary
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
Lovely Oriignal Victorian 1880 Mahogany with Oxblood Leather Writing Surace Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
desk with oxblood leather writing surface
A very good looking well made traditional antique desk
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Art Deco Danish Modern Kidney Shape Solid Teak Desk by Silkeborg Mobelfabrik
By CFC Silkeborg
Located in Chattanooga, TN
, you're looking at a truly fascinating evolution from a traditional Scandinavian desk. Art Deco and Mid
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partner Desk 12 Drawers 2 Cupboards Mahogany Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This is a traditional partner desk style so it has 6 drawers and 1 cupboard on each side, you can spin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Block Front Secretary c. 1910
Located in Westfield, MA
traditional appeal.
The desk interior is fitted with a bank of pigeonholes and small drawers for organizing
Category
Vintage 1910s American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Wonderful Late 19th Century Walnut Carlton House
Located in Benington, Herts
.
In excellent condition having been fully restored using traditional methods this desk which is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
decorative carving adds a romantic touch to the drop down desk. The traditional interior has 13 unique, small
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Paint
Ettore Sottsass Memphis Pausania Table Lamp Artemide
Located in Miami, FL
remarkably beautiful and functional 1982 architectural interpretation of the traditional desk light
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Large Maple Articulated Drawing Form
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
rare find and can be moved into any form that you could make with the more traditional desk size
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Maple
Traditional Copper Banker’s Desk Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A traditional copper banker’s desk lamp
A Traditional Age Darkened Copper Banker’s Desk Lamp
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Traditional Brass Banker’s Desk Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A traditional brass banker’s desk lamp
A Traditional Age Darkened brass banker’s desk lamp
The
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Chromcraft Adjustable Armed High Back Rolling Office Chair Orange Hopsack Fabric
By Chromcraft
Located in Topeka, KS
traditional office desk. It has just the right personality to make a bold expression in your workplace and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
English Bench Made Inlaid Yew Wood Partner
s Bureau Plat Writing Table
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
, offer many other styles of English traditional bench-made desks and writing tables.
Antique copy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Desks
Materials
Yew
Traditional Metal Office Desk Table Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Traditional bronze-colored metal office table lamp, with an adjustable head.
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Early Jorge Pensi Regina Table Lamps B Lux
By Jorge Pensi, B. Lux
Located in Miami, FL
and were a modern interpretation of the traditional desk lamp. With their futuristic and sculptural
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Antique Black Painted Secretary Bureau, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
is the traditional desk, the many cubbies and petite drawers are revealed when the desk work surface
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Antique Tall Blue Painted Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
romantic touch. The middle section (with contrasting black painted interior) is the traditional desk which
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Maitland Smith Traditional Black Leather Spoon Back Swivel Game Desk Chair 4330
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Maitland Smith game, desk or occasional chair, 4330-810. French inspired with Napoleon
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Original Painted Pine Swedish Secretary, circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
section is the traditional desk rests on two extending arms.
The lower five drawers open using brass pulls
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Antique Green Painted Secretary Bureau, Denmark Circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
painted interior) is the traditional desk which includes a multitude of petite drawers and small central
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Country Secretaires
Materials
Oak, Paint
19th Century Blue Oak Secretary Bureau from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
traditional desk which includes a multitude of petite drawers and storage which are revealed when the desktop
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires
Materials
Oak, Paint
Blue Painted Oak Secretary, Sweden circa 1770-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
finish.
The middle section (with contrasting dark gray painted interior) is the traditional desk which
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Tall Blue Painted Secretary from Sweden, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
contrasting black painted interior) is the traditional desk which includes a multitude of petite drawers and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tall Green Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, Circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
painted interior) is the traditional desk which includes multiple petite drawers that are revealed when
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Gray Painted Swedish 18th Century Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
section is the traditional desk which includes six narrow drawers that are revealed when the desktop is
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Tall Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
antique white painted interior) is the traditional desk which includes multiple petite drawers that are
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Oak, Paint
Black Painted Oak Secretary or Bureau from Sweden, circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
the lovely finish.
The middle section is the traditional desk which includes 12 petite drawers which
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Blue Painted Swedish Oak Secretary, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
section is the traditional desk which includes 7 petite drawers which are revealed when the desktop is
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Brass, Iron
Florence Knoll for Knoll Oval Oak Dining Table or Desk
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1961 to replace the traditional imposing office desks, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
French Napoleon III Ebonized Console Table/Desk, France, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
desk.
Traditional ebonized finish.
Green leather top.
Classic decorative bronze details.
When
Category
Antique 19th Century French Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Tenjin Desk, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
floor-seated use, the Tenjin Desk is a traditional piece of Japanese furniture. Its simple yet practical
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Floor Writing Desk, Taisho Era (1912-1926), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
desks, this piece was designed for traditional Japanese floor-seated use and has a lower height than
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinese HuaLi Wood Secretary/Writing Desk with Mother of Pearl inlay
Located in Pomona, CA
beautiful HuaLi wood secretary/writing desk is traditional design with 2 small drawers, two large drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Louis XIV Armchair – Ornate Carvings
Turned Leg Stretchers
Located in Trenton, NJ
moments of relaxation or regal entertaining. Whether paired with a grand desk, a traditional fireplace, or
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Modular Wall Unit with Secretary, Circa 1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
tambour doors, traditional double door cabinet, writing desk, and shelves, c1950
Measures- Overall 78.5
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Japanese Antique Low Table"Fuzukue", Meiji Era
1868-1912
, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
suit that lifestyle.
These low desks are known as fuzukue (traditional Japanese writing desks), and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Swedish Biedermeier Secrétaire Mahogany Wood Chest, circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
traditional and contemporary settings alike.
Desk open measures:
35.5 inches deep and 29.5 inches in desk
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Japanese Antique Low Table"Fuzukue", Taisho Era
1912-1926
, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
piece. Known as a 'fuzukue,' an old-style Japanese writing desk, it was traditionally used by people
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Florence Knoll Credenza in Grey/Green and Marble, 1961
By Florence Knoll
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
place for all the filing and storage that had traditionally lived in desk drawers.
Her solution
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Chinese Cypress Brush Pot, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot or scroll holder was a fixture on every traditional scholars' desk. Once used to hold
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Cypress
Florence Knoll Credenza in Pastel Grey/Green and Marble Top, 1961
By Florence Knoll
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
desk, she needed a place for all the filing and storage that had traditionally lived in desk drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Chinese Tree Trunk Brush Pot, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk. This early 20th century brush pot was
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Elm
Petite Chinese Blue
White Brush Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk. This petite ceramic example dates to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Petite Chinese Blue
White Brush Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk. This petite ceramic example dates to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Oak Secretary Bureau, Denmark circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
along the mid-section and half columns at sides adds a decorative touch to the drop down desk.
The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Country Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Fuzukue Low Table, Taisho Era
1912-1926
, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
exudes a refined, understated elegance.
The Fuzukue (writing desk) is a traditional Japanese low desk
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tables
Materials
Chestnut
Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Scroll Pot, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot or scroll holder was a fixture of every traditional scholar’s desk. Used to hold rolled-up
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Wood
Original Painted Swedish Clock Cabinet With Secretary, Circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Remarkable original painted Swedish cabinet with clock and secretary with drop front desk.
The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Secretaires
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Flip-Down Secretary Cocktail Dry Bar
Located in Chicago, IL
those who appreciate traditional craftsmanship, this desk serves as both a functional workspace and a
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Tapered Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot or scroll holder was a fixture on every traditional scholars' desk. Once used to display a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Elm
Anglo-Indian Side Chair with Ram
s Head
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
in any exotic decor, Moorish, Moroccan Bohemian or as an accent in any modern or traditional decor
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,650 / item
Antique White Painted Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
and fold-down desk with traditional cubbies/petite drawers allows one to organize small essentials
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Chinese Yumu Scroll Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
- a brush pot or scroll holder was a fixture on every traditional scholars' desk. Once used to hold
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Elm
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Dining 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 or dining chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Japanese Vintage Low Table (Fuzukue), Black Finish, Early Showa Period (1926-)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
fuzukue is a traditional Japanese low writing desk designed for floor-seated work and study. Thanks to its
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
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