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Craft Desk and Chair by Stephen Surls
By Stephen Surls
Located in Dallas, TX
This desk and chair were a late 70's commission by Stephen Surls, brother of James Surls. Stephen
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1970s Vintage Writing Desk Chair
French Midcentury Steel and Brass Desk with Leather Desk Chair by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Sober, elegant, French modern Neoclassical desk or writing table in handwrought iron with iron
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Rare desk and chair by Dorothy Schindale
Located in Dallas, TX
This extremely rare desk was designed originally as a sewing table by Dorothy Schindale for Modern
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1950s Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Vintage Tessellated Stone Curved Desk and Matching Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Regency writing desk and chair. Beautiful curved top with a tessellated stone surface
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Late 20th Century Philippine Regency Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Stone
Paul McCobb Ebonized Desk
Chair | Predictor Line
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
A very rare ebonized Paul McCobb designed desk and chair for O’Hearn Furniture / Predictor Line
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Grass Cloth Desk and Chair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Brighton Pavillion style chinoiserie faux bamboo and grass cloth desk or writing table with
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Danish Modern Desk and Chair by Arne Vodder
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern teak desk and chair, designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark, circa 1960s. The
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Brass
General Fireproofing Executive Tanker Desk with Task Chair
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
General Fireproofing Company in Ohio and a complimentary forest green covered tanker desk chair by the
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Unusual Pine Desk with Chair, England, Circa 1980
Located in Culver City, CA
Unusual pine desk with chair
England Circa 1980
Measures: Desk: 72.5” W x 26.5” D x 31” H
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20th Century English Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Leather, Pine
Desk + chair set in light cane, Italy 1980
Located in Roma, RM
Desk + chair set in light cane, Italy 1980
Product details
Desk dimensions 80 W x 88 H x 41 D cm
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1980s Italian Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Cane
$1,993 / set
Paul McCobb Planner Group Ebonized Desk and Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A very nice Mid-Century Modern desk and chair designed by Paul McCobb for his Planner Group line
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Maple
Jean Prouve
Jules Leleu French Desk and Chair
Located in London, GB
A scarce piece of design history in the form of a desk and chair set by legendary designers Jean
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Steel
Unique Zoomorphic 1970
s Studio Desk and Chair.
Located in Miami, FL
zoomorphic 1970's studio desk and chair. Exceptional crafstmanship
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1970s American Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Desk and Chair by Guy Lefevre for JANSEN
Located in New York, NY
Chic Desk and Chair in Chocolate Brown Lacquer with Nickeled Steel Frame and with Brown Suede Seat
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1970s French Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Lacquer, Suede
20th Century Bamboo and Rattan Desk with Chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a nicely quality 20th century bamboo and rattan desk with matching chair. Lovely original
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20th Century Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Bamboo
$1,773 / set
Italian Postmodern Desk and Chair Unknown, 1970s, Italy
Located in London, GB
circular desk chair also by an unknown designer. It has a padded seat and backrest upholstered in vinyl
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Rare Desk By: Gio Ponti With Original Chair
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the original chair...it doesn't get much better than this. These walnut desks with formica tops and
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1950s Italian Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mayline Architect Drafting Table Desk with Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
. The writing surface under the removable rubber surface has not been examined. With blue leather
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Steel
Rare George Mulhauser Plycraft Compass Desk and Chair
By George Mulhauser
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A hard to find Plycraft compass leg desk in a dark walnut tone teak and oak with three drawers
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Rare and Unique Nakashima Desk With Conoid Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Exceptional and unique table or desk from George Nakashima. Original work order states this table
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Walnut
Regency Tessellated Stone Curved Elephant Desk and Matching Chair
By Gampel-Stoll
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Regency writing desk and chair. Beautiful curved top with a tessellated stone surface
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1990s Philippine Regency Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Wood
Small desk with its chair by Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
Black imitation leather and brass
Desk with briefcases
1 drawer in front
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1950s French Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Ico Parisi Desk With chair (first model) 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
50's Walnut desk by Ico Parisi for MIM. 4 drawers on one side balanced with two additional drawers
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1950s Italian Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Walnut
Fabio Lenci flexible vanity unit / desk with matching chair
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Walnut and leather, flexible ladies dressing or writing table with matching chair designed by
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Italian Desk and the Chair Attributed to Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960 s desk and chair attributed to Ico Parisi .Desk and the chair in very good original
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage Desk and Chair Set Crafted from Repurposed Wood
Located in Glendale, CA
Vintage desk and chair set crafted from repurposed wood and copper pipes.
Unusual label on top
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Copper
Art Deco oak desk and matching chairs 1940
s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
the desk nicely. The wicker seat gives the chairs an airy and natural look, which perfectly matches
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1940s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Desk and Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This Classic Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb planner desk and chair is a timeless piece that will
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb Planner Group Desk and Chair by Winchendon
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Highland, IN
This beautifully scaled desk and chair by Paul McCobb is from his signature Planner Group and is a
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Maple
Mt Airy Walnut Desk and Chair for John Stuart
By John Stuart, Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mt Airy Walnut Desk with Brass pulls and Walnut Armchair. Chair fits nicely under skirt of the
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Brass
$1,400 / set
Elegant Desk and Chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Desk and Chair, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950's. Refinished
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1950s American Vintage Writing Desk Chair
An Italian Solid Walnut Desk
Chair c.1960
s
Located in Kent, Dover
.
Measures:
Desk: 97cm wide x 81cm high x 55cm deep
Chair: 84cm high (back) x 46cm high (seat) x 47cm wide
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1960s Italian Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Oak Desk and Chair Designed by Roger Landault
By Marcel Gascoin, Roger Landault
Located in Brooklyn, NY
original
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20th Century French Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Oak
Distressed Oak Horseshoe Desk and Matching Rod Iron Chair
Located in North York, ON
A rustic and worldly combination, this desk is made of distressed oak paired with a rich inlaid
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Late 20th Century Rustic Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Russel Wright for Conant Ball Desk and Chair
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage writing desk and chair in maple by Russel Wright for Conant Ball. The chair is unmarked
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20th Century American Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Maple, Textile
20th Century Walnut Serpentine Pedestal Flamed Desk / Chair Available
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this 20th century Walnut Serpentine Pedestal Flamed Desk. This
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Vintage Writing Desk Chair
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Leather, Walnut
Set Massimo Scolari For Giorgetti "Zeno" Desk and Chair, 1990s
By Massimo Scolari
Located in Brussels, BE
Set Massimo Scolari for Giorgetti "Zeno" desk and chair, 1990s.
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Wood
Henredon "Scene Two" Burled Ash Desk and Matching Chair, 1981
By Karl Springer, Henredon
Located in Hamburg, PA
A simple sleek modern form two-drawer desk and matching chair made by Henredon for the "Scene Two
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
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Ash, Ebony, Walnut
Desk By Brueton With Chair By Pace Circa 1975 American
By Brueton
Located in Jersey City, NJ
with an X-form base by Brueton. The dark grey leather desk chair by Pace swivels, adjusts in height and
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Metal
Mahogany
Chrome Desk by Thomas O
Brien for Hickory Chair
By Thomas O
brien
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany and chrome desk designed by Thomas O'Brien for Hickory Chair. Made in Canada, circa 2000
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Late 20th Century Canadian Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Lacquered Desk and Chair by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen
By Guy Lefevre
Located in London, GB
Chic chocolate brown lacquered desk with nickeled frame and chocolate leather top. The chair is
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1970s French Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Vintage Mcm White Lacquer Jamestown Trapezoid Desk With Upholstered Chair
Located in Medina, OH
Vintage Jamestown white lacquer and black metal accents with upholstered chair. Perfect to add to
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Metal
Executive Leather Desk and Chair by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Charles Pfister
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning executive leather desk and chair designed by Charles Pfister and manufactured by Knoll
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Steel
Elegant Desk and Chair designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Desk and Chair, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950s. This piece
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Brass
Set desk and chair Derk Jan De Vries 1980 circa
By Maisa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
height, the SAMARA desk provides ample surface area for your work, whether it's for writing, drawing, or
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1980s Belgian Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Wood
Dutch industrial metal secretary Gispen desk and chair 1950
s
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A sturdy metal secretary desk with black linoleum top by Gispen.
The armchair (Galvanitas
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1950s Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Metal
Italian Midcentury Executive Rosewood Desk and Chair by Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Excellent Italian Executive desk designed by Vittorio and Plinio Dassi in 1950. glass top, eight
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Brass
Vintage Empire Style Brass and Glass Desk and Matching Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Stylish brass and glass claw foot desk with glass top and a matching armchair. The design is
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Mid-20th Century American Empire Revival Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Style Mid-Century Modern Maple Desk and Chair, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Minimalist Mid-Century Modern vanity or writing desk and chair
In the style of Paul
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
White Lacquer
Chrome Desk by Thomas O
Brien for Hickory Chair
Located in New York, NY
White lacquer desk / writing table by Thomas O'Brien for Hickory Chair. Canada, circa 1990.
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Late 20th Century Canadian Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Gispen KT, Unit Desk and Chair by J.J. Jacobs, 1975
By Gispen
Located in Echt, NL
writing and a lowered area to position a computer or typewriter.
The desk is equipped with a drawer for
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Walnut Desk and Chair by Marc Berge for Grosfeld House
By Marc Berge, Grosfeld House
Located in Atlanta, GA
Midcentury walnut desk and chair, designed by Marc Berge for Grosfeld House, American, circa 1960s
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Metal
French Leather and Faux Bamboo Desk and Chair by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Chic French Mid-Century Leather and Faux Bamboo Desk and Desk Chair by Jacques Adnet in the Modern
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Metal, Brass
MCM Superb Japanned or Chinoiserie Lacquer Carlton House Desk
Matching Chair
By Waring
Gillow
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Desk that had a matching chair as this one does and outside of the upholstery on the chair, which has
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Mid-20th Century Japanese George IV Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Lacquer
British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo and Grasscloth Pagoda Desk and Chair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury British colonial style desk and chair crafted with a burnt bamboo frame having pagoda
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Mid-20th Century Macanese British Colonial Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Grasscloth, Bamboo
Robert Josten 1970s Metal Grid and Glass Desk with Wood Chair
By Robert Josten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual Robert Josten 1970s aluminum grid desk with glass top and wood chair.
Chair dimensions
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Metal
Gallo Original Iron Works Wrought Iron Salterini Style Desk Chair Vitrolite
By Gallo Original Iron Works 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gallo original iron works wrought iron Salterini style desk and chair with vitrolite glass
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Iron
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Vintage Writing Desk Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage writing desk chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every vintage writing desk chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage writing desk chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage writing desk chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Paul McCobb, Planner Group and Pierre Jeanneret each produced at least one beautiful vintage writing desk chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Vintage Writing Desk Chair?
A vintage writing desk chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $75,000.
Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.
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