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Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
quaint swizzle drawer to the top right hand side above four working drawers with original turned rosewood
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison du Brésil Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
commissioned the design from the architect Lucio Costa, who in turn brought Le Corbusier on board, over time
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Regency Mahogany And Inlaid Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
throughout, turned stretcher, giltwood paw feet.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Howard Sons London Leather Topped Faux Bamboo Writing Table, circa 1875
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Kinderhook, NY
English circa 1875 Aesthetic Movement writing table or desk by London cabinetmakers Howard & Sons
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing T...

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Brass

Fine George III Mahogany Reading Stand and Table
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular tilt-top of finely figured timber with removable reading ledge; raised on a turn
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Writing, Waring Gillow, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
hue, the wool bag adds a generous storage space Superb turned supports with bold cup and collar forms
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Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Victorian Walnut Marquetry Writing Table Attributed to Edward Holmes Baldock
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
, all raised on solid baluster end supports joined by a spiral-turned stretcher, decorated with bone
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Arts Crafts Satinwood Writing Table by Marsh and Jones
By John Marsh and Edward Jones
Located in London, by appointment only
multilayered crossbanding. The table is supported on turned columns joined by a stretcher supported on a scroll
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Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

Regency Diminutive Writing Table
By John Mclean
Located in Greenwich, CT
top having pierced gallery with turned and ring collared brass column supports with pierced diamond
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Antique 19th Century Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Jaeger-LeCoultre Mid Century Brass and Lucite Inline Skeleton Clock No. 420
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
the 16 jewel Swiss movement working and watch the balance staff turn. This delightful Mid Century
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Regence Style Trellis Parquetry Bureau Plat by François Linke, circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
André-Charles Boulle (1642-1732) from the turn of the century, have also been updated to reflect this
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Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Louis XVl Style Marquetry Bonheur du Jour
Located in Montreal, QC
with fine crisp bronzes and galleries, on turned fluted tapering legs.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed
By Seng
Located in Forney, TX
, Illinois. circa 1920/1930 Born in the United States in the early 20th century, featuring a rare and
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Walnut, Burl

Italian Baroque Walnut Writing Table with Hinged Top, c1700
Located in valatie, NY
drawer, raised above ring turned legs and “H” stretcher. Measures: 40”W x 26”D, 31”H (closed) 52”W x 40”D
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

A rare 17th century English eight-day spring-driven table clock by J Gerrard
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Rare Late 17th Century English Eight-Day Spring-Driven Table Clock, Circa 1700. England Signed J
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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

B Talbert for Gillows Aesthetic Movement Davenport with Central Carved Rosette
By Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
carved rosette within a carved square flanked by turned supports and extended front feet. This Davenport
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Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Rare 19th Century Brass Engraved Inkwell Table Clock attributed to Thomas Cole
By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)
Located in London, GB
novelty timepiece rising from a turned ebonised base inset with a concave brass tray engraved with
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Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Bronze

Burl Top Ash Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very desirable early to mid-19th century ash table, the top comprising two bookmatched planks of
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Antique 1830s European Folk Art Desks and Writing Tables

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Ash

Maison Lalande Mahogany Library Furniture, Paris, 1890-1900
By Maison Lalande
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
., depth 18 1/2 in. Chairs: Height back to floor 43 in., width 23 in. cf. Two turn of the century
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Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables

Renaissance Cathedra with Perspective Motif
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
CENTURY Height: 166cm Width: 74cm Depth: 47cm Walnut wood From: Château de Quintin’s ancient
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Antique 16th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Walnut

Decorative French Table, Desk Oak Wood with Turned Legs, French 19th Century
Located in Salzburg, AT
and already has a beautiful deep, aged color. The turned legs with the baluster at the top and bottom
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Antique 1860s Louis Philippe Tables

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Oak

Charming Headshaped Ink Stand, Gilt White Metal Patinated Wood 19th C. England
Located in Knivsta, SE
in England during the 19th century. A simply charming inkstand consists of a a painted wood-turned
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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

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Metal

Vintage Walnut and Brass Cantilevered Credenza by Myrtle Desk Co
By Myrtle Desk Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
brass accents. The desk has been built from walnut wood, which in turn offers a fascinating contrast of
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Chess Piece Clock
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Turned walnut base supports wooden case that is decorated with a crown of brass points. Reflective face
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Filligree Double Inkwell
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautiful turn of the century brass double inkwell. The detailing is exquisite! It has
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Antique Early 1900s American Inkwells

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Brass

Inkwell with Pump Mechanism by A. Bocquet France, circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
on the top: when turned, it raises an internal porcelain cylinder via a threaded mechanism, which
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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

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Brass

2023 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
adventure, Charles and Ray Eames turned their curiosity and boundless enthusiasm into creations that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...

Materials

Leather

Siena Marble and Ormolu Inkwell, c.1900
Located in Worcester, GB
Siena Marble and Ormolu Inkwell, c.1900 A good quality desk inkwell, circa 1900, set in warm Siena
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Early 20th Century Russian Inkwells

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Siena Marble

Swiss Black Forest Carved Rabbit Inkwell and Pen Tray
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
this unusual and charming carved walnut inkwell and pen tray dating to the turn of the 20th century
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

A Regency mahogany library chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency mahogany library chair, of rectangular form, the arms with padded elbow rests and turned
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Brass

Hand-Painted Metal Napkin Holder, Germany circa 1900
Located in Hamburg, DE
turn of the century. Its hand-painted surface showcases the artistry and craftsmanship that was highly
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Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Desk Sets

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Metal

Miniature 19th Century Indonesian Amboyna Burl Chest
Located in Middleburg, VA
. Each drawer is fitted with turned ebonized wooden pulls and opens smoothly to reveal warm, honey-toned
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Burl, Amboyna

Pair of English Turn of the Century Metal Bookends Depicting Prancing Horses
Located in Atlanta, GA
used as bookends. Created in England during the turn of the century, each of this pair of metal
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Early 20th Century English Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Regency Rosewood Country House Letter Box
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
from rosewood. There is a central divider within the box to separate the letters. The lid has a turned
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desk Sets

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Rosewood

Black Leather Soft Pad Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Icf, 1970s
By ICF Milano 1, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in bruxelles, BE
Black leather armchair with aluminum base and wheels. Stamped ICF. It turns on itself. Seat height
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Black Leather Soft Pad Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in bruxelles, BE
Black leather armchair with aluminum base and wheels. Stamped Herman Miller. It turns on itself
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Antique Art Nouveau Pewter Inkwell, France, circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
21.5 cm x 15.5 cm This beautiful pewter inkwell was designed and crafted at the turn of the 20th
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

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Pewter

Antique LC Smith Corona Super Speed Typewriter c.1942
By L.C. Smith Corona Typewriters Inc
Located in San Francisco, CA
key faces are slightly turned. Type is stuck on all caps. DIMENSIONS H 9.25 in. W 18.5 in. D 15
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Early 20th Century Industrial More Desk Accessories

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Metal, Steel

Queen Anne Walnut Secretary with Chinoiserie Decorated Interior
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
utility that defined early 18th-century English furniture. Crafted in richly figured walnut with
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Queen Anne Desks

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Wood

1920s Art Deco Egyptian Revival Brass Pyramid Inkwell With Milk Glass Holder
Located in Van Nuys, CA
classic Egyptian motifs in the turn of the 20th century. Measure: 2 1/2" tall x 4" bottom diameter 2 1/8
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Small Rabbit in Polished Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961, Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
it has turned into a family of precious metal objects: salt and pepper, paperweight and doorstopper
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
century was paramount to the French furniture and bronze casting firms of the Belle Epoque. Imitation in
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

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Bronze, Ormolu

Regency circular bronze inkwell
Located in London, GB
A small early 19th century Regency period circular bronze encrier, engine turned throughout, having
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Regency Style Wooden Office Chair with Carved Back, Curving Arms and Rattan Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
woven rattan seat. Exuding timeless elegance, this antique Turn of the Century Regency style wooden
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Early 20th Century Javanese Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wood, Rattan

Pierre-Adrien DALPAYRAT French Art Nouveau Stoneware Inkwell, 1890
By Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
" under the base (see photo) This inkwell is a collectible example of French ceramic art at the turn of
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Inkwells

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Pewter

Louis XVI Style Commode after the Model by Jean-Henri Riesener, circa 1880
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
the desk closes with a single turn of the key and opens just by pressing a button. Completed in 1769
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Danish Minimalist Model Norm Tumbler Alarm Clock by Norm Architects for Menu
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist alarm clock. To turn off the alarm, simply turn it upside down. This piece has an
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20th Century German Minimalist Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
in the mid to late 20th Century, but it is of extremely high quality. It is in the form of a
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20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Faux Leather, Satinwood, Walnut

Lubitel 2 Bakelite With LOMO T-22 75/4.5 Taking Lens Manufactured by OMO
Located in Reading, Berkshire
. When you turn the knob in the direction of the little white arrow, frame numbers on the back of the 120
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Late 20th Century Russian Space Age Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Customizable ClassiCon Non Conformist Chair by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
allow it to bend forward or to turn to the other side unrestricted." Seldom was a nonconformist more
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Customizable ClassiCon Non Conformist Chair by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
allow it to bend forward or to turn to the other side unrestricted." Seldom was a nonconformist more
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique Silver Inkstand Inkwell, London 1899 Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co
By Gibson Langman
Located in Toronto, Ontario
on four turned feet, shaped Chippendale like border, well section for pen and square facetted glass
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Louis XVI Style Diminutive Ebonized Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic French diminutive ladies writing table or desk featuring a black lacquer ebonized finish
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

Continental Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Clock, signed Imperial
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative Continental Turn of the Century Louis XVI st. Ormolu, Vert Antique
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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Item Code: 1265 A fine quality Victorian Davenport desk
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Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Walnut

Edwardian, Tall Secretaire, Black Lacquer, Bronze, Abalone Inlay, Marble, 1880s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Revel a working desk is certain to turn heads. The opening has a felt writing service and two parquetry
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique 20thC Norwegian Solid Silver Guilloche Enamel Table Clock, Oslo c.1920
By David Andersen
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
small circular clock face set within a blue enamel, engine-turned triangular case adorned with delicate
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20th Century Norwegian Other Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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Turn Of The Century Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic turn of the century desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and oak, every turn of the century desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect turn of the century desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each turn of the century desk bearing Industrial, Art Nouveau or Georgian hallmarks is very popular.

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Prices for a turn of the century desk start at $150 and top out at $14,500 with the average selling for $1,950.