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Period: 20th Century
A Swedish mahogany writing desk designed by Carl Malmsten Circa 1966
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish mahogany writing desk designed by Carl Malmsten Circa 1966, named Guldheden, produced in collaboration with NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), the rectangular top with rounded corner...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Dutch Art Deco Oak Writing Desk w/ Five Stacked Drawers, P.E.L Izeren Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Art Deco oak writing desk showcases the refined craftsmanship of P.E.L Izeren style furniture from the early 20th century. Hand-selected from the Netherlands, this distinctive ...
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Dutch Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Glass Top Writing Desk Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in beautiful veneer burl wood, with black glass top, elegant curved sides completed by three side drawers. The uniqu...
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Italian Art Deco 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood

Midcentury Desk by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful desk by Josef Frank, made from mahogany with a smooth look. Clean lines and subtly rounded forms, a timeless piece. There are some dents in the table top that have been pr...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

French Riviera Desk with Drawers in Rattan, Oak, Wicker and Brass, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century organic desk fully handmade in a beautiful combination of bamboo, rattan, wicker, and brass, and completed with an oak wood top. This stylish and unique piece wa...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1950s Curved Rosewood Paolo Buffa Desk
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A superb Italian mid-century rosewood desk, attributed to Paolo Buffa (1903–1970), Milan. The piece is distinguished by its beautifully fluted Art Deco rosewood façade and thick rais...
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Italian Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Art Deco Amsterdam School Oak Corner Desk, 1920s Dutch Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A remarkable example of Dutch design, this unique Art Deco 'Amsterdam School' corner desk is a piece of quiet authority, dating to the 1920s. The desk embodies the period's expressio...
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Dutch Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

1950s Italian Mid-Century Marquetry Desk with Ship Motif Built-in Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally beautiful Mid-Century Italian "Ship" desk, dating to the 1950s, is a stunning display of masterful European marquetry inlay. The piece speaks to the long-held trad...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid century Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Black Lacquer with chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage Paul McCobb planner group #1560 double drawer desk original Black Lacquer finish on maple with brass knobs. All solid maple wood. Desk is in great vintage condition...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Gianfranco Frattini Sesamo desk for Bernini Italy, 1980s
Located in Skokie, IL
The form is both innovative and elegant: the desk functions seamlessly as an entrance accent, a refined workspace, or a secretary station, with a matching chair that tucks effortless...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Kai Kristiansen Teak Desk Model FM60
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kai Christiansen Teak Desk Model FM60 for Feldballes with front open bookcases. Beautiful Desk that would have a real presence in a room floating top with drawers on each side. Top ...
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Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very charming and elegant Italian antique dining kitchen table or desk writing table in solid walnut wood with stylish carved legs and central drawer. Ideal in any room as a small st...
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Italian Rustic 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Beautiful Solid Cherry Desk by Harden, NY, Moser Style
Located in Miami, FL
Solid cherry desk with hidden compartments, hand cut dovetail construction and a leather writing top made by Harden Furniture. Writing surface height is 29" Knee clearance height is ...
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American Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Vintage Writing Desk with Green Laminate Top and Bookshelf Underneath
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attractive vintage writing desk with green laminate top, pull out drawer with black handle (not original to the desk) and side stacked drawers. Blonde wood frame with black enameled ...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate, Wood

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware. Cabi...
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American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Early 20th Century, Baroque Style Writing Desk, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker
Located in Odense, DK
An early 20th-century Danish centre table, defined by a beautifully figured tabletop where the wood grain forms its own quiet "landscape". The surface reads almost like a natural dra...
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Danish Baroque 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Chrome Desk by Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
A small writing desk by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Rosewood top with three storage drawers sit atop contemporary bases of chromed steel. Overall in very good condition. The ro...
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American Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Art Deco Modernist Desk by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist desk. Design by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak and original oak veneer base with integra...
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Dutch Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Faux Leather, Macassar, Oak

Ico Parisi per MIM Roma Scrivania Direzionale "Tolomeo", Italia 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Scrivania direzionale "Tolomeo" disegnata da Ico Parisi e prodotta da MIM Roma nel 1958. Completamente originale e in condizioni favolose, il legno utilizzato per questa scrivania è...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

1950s Italian Industrial Metal and Umakart Desk — Mid-Century Modern Workstation
Located in Praha, CZ
Original 1950s industrial desk from Italy, constructed with a sturdy metal frame and a durable, light-colored umakart (laminate) top. Featuring a set of integrated metal drawers for ...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

English Art Nouveau Solid Oak Writing Table Bureaux
Located in Leicester, GB
Stunning English Art Nouveau oak cabinet with bureaux. Beautiful design with shapely leg details and beautiful cut work. Beautiful brass plate handles with a classic Art Nouveau patt...
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British Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Mezzaluna Demilune Executive Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Leon Rosen "Mezzaluna" Pace Collection Demilune Executive Desk
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Desk, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut desk designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 60.0"W x 27.0"D All items s...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Modern Desk by Master Carpenter Hjalmar Jackson, Sweden, 1938
By Hjalmar Jackson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful small desk, built by master carpenter Hjalmar Jackson. Made from rosewood with elegant inlayed lines of lighter wood.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Bureau vintage Marcello Gacita et Pierre Tiberi pour Rodet verre fumé, plexiglas
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bureau vintage des années 70, design de Marcello Gacita et Pierre Tiberi pour les éditions Rodet, plateau rectangulaire aux coins arrondis en verre fumé, piétement design en forme de...
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French Space Age Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Smoked Glass, Plexiglass

Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1960s by Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made by SMI, a somewhat nebulous figure in MCM production. We've had a number of SMI pieces, and the quality is always excelle...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Imposing Dyrlund Rosewood Executive Super Skyline Desk, Made in Denmark, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in Copenhagen, Denmark by Dyrlund in the 1970s, this desk was once the crown jewel in Dyrlund's lineup. According to their website, this desk consists of models 810...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Rosewood

Mid-20th Century, Freestanding Oak Desk by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural freestanding oak executive desk by Henning Kjærnulf, crafted in Denmark circa 1960s. The design showcases the expressive wood craftsmanship and sculpted contours charact...
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Danish Brutalist 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Mid Century teak desk
Located in Malton, GB
This is a neat designed mid 20th century teak desk. The colour is fabulous and the simplicity of the design is hugely attractive. The size is very practical for one or more screens w...
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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Detail Nordic teak writing desk, 1960s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Detail Nordic teak writing desk, 1960s.  Extraordinary Original 1960s Nordic design desk in right-sized teak wood. Its peculiarity is the positioning of the rear legs, which are not ...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-20th Century, Writing Desk in Mahogany, By a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined classic mid-century writing desk in mahogany, crafted by a Danish Cabinetmaker circa 1950s–1960s. The design presents clean lines, balanced proportions, and a restrained el...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Mahogany

Vintage Kittinger Directoire Style Writing Desk
Located in Houston, TX
1960s Vintage Kittinger Directoire style writing desk composed of satinwood and features ebony inlay and brass hardware. Maker's mark located inside the center drawer.
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North American Directoire 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Teak Steel Executive Desk by Friso Kramer Coen de Vries for EEKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of Dutch mid-century modern design, this executive desk was designed by Friso Kramer and Coen de Vries for EEKA (Eindhovense Eisen- en Kantoorartikelenfabriek) in ...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Frits Henningsen 1940s Danish Mahogany Desk
Located in London, England
Frits Henningsen - Mahogany Writing Desk, 1940s Rarely seen design from master cabinetmaker of the early Danish Modern period: Frits Henningsen. Henningsen produced all of his desig...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Oak

Cast Iron Drafting Table by A. Hoffman Co. 1910 Rochester, NY
By A. Hoffman Co.
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
1910 drafting table by A. Hoffman Co. blackened cast iron and steel with wood. Stamped "Peerless" "ROCHESTER NY" "A HOFFMAN CO". Cast iron tripod b...
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American Industrial Antique 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Andreas Hansen Danish Teak Roll Top Writing Desk Ca. 1980s
Located in Peabody, MA
Roll top writing desk by Andreas Hansen for Hadsten Træindustri, made in Denmark, circa 1980s. Features numerous drawers and dividers and a leather-topped retractable writing surface...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Teak

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Desk, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid maple, with original brass hard...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti "Platone" White Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely midcentury off-white "Platone" folding desk designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Anonima Castelli in Italy during the 1970s. The desk is signed on the bottom. In ama...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Stunning Art Deco Blonde figured walnut veneered Desk
Located in Barnstaple, GB
Absolutely stunning Art Deco desk in the most beautiful blonde figured walnut veneers. Comes in 3 pieces for ease of moving. A single curved pedestal one side and the other side capa...
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European Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique Leather Top French Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
This antique French Louis XVI style writing desk, crafted in France circa 1940s, exudes timeless elegance and classical refinement. Made from walnut with a light natural finish, it f...
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French Louis XVI Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Pastoe Teak Desk design by Cees Braakman 1960s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Teak Desk .4 drawers 1 door with shelve 2 pull out leafs , 2 original keys . Design by Cees Braakman for Pastoe 1960s Holland . please ask for cheaper shipping solu...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Italian Antique Walnut Marquetry Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian antique desk writing table with great veneer wood marquetry decorations, central drawer and nicely carved legs. Ideal in any room as a table or a stand alone cen...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Desk by General Fireproofing GoodForm, Industrial
Located in Miami, FL
Desk by General Fireproofing with eight drawers. Comes with glass top. Good condition with some normal wear.
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American Industrial Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage A. Lietz Co. Drafting Table c.1940-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A fully adjustable industrial drafting table with solid wood top and cast iron hardware and knobs. Original maker's tag. The table can be used as a tall dining table, desk or ...
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American Industrial 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Russian Empire Writing Table Desk After Antique Heinrich Gambs Bureau-Jardinière
Located in Forney, TX
Magnificent Russian Empire style gilt bronze mounted marquetry and malachite inlaid solid and flame mahogany bureau-jardinière after an important model by the Heinrich Gambs...
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Russian Neoclassical 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Malachite, Brass, Bronze

Swedish Erik Chambert art deco desk, 1940
Located in Uccle, BE
A mid 20th century birch art deco desk with 7 drawers and key included. Date of manufacture stamped: 20 12 1940 Designed by Erik Chambert (1902-1988) who was a pioneering interior d...
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Swedish Art Deco 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

Art Deco Modernist Black Lacquered Desk or Writing Table, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist desk or writing table. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Original black lacquered oak base with three original drawers with red lacquered ...
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Dutch Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

English Writing Table or Desk with Embossed Leather Top by Redman and Hales Ltd.
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk of patinated mahogany in the Georgian style, made by Redman and Hales Ltd. - featuring a moulded rectangular top ...
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English Georgian 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Elegant French Style Writing Desk
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant French style writing desk with Louis XV lines in blond wood with silver leaf-painted table edge and feet. 3 drawers. Fitted g...
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American Louis XV Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Teak Mid Century Danish Modern Double Sided Desk or Console Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern Scandinavian design from Denmark circa 1970's. This desk features all teak wood construction that is double sided to be used in the middle of a room. Sleek minimalist...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Southampton, NJ
Louis XVI style Regency Bureau Plat writing desk on brass casters boasting striking tooled leather top, five dovetail drawers with locks & working key; ebonized faux bamboo styling ...
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American Louis XVI 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Peter Løvig Nielsen Rosewood Partners Desk
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1970's Peter Løvig Nielsen rosewood partners desk, lightly restored with some wear and patina due to age and use, there is some we...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Henning Kjaernulf-Style Oak Two-Sided Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
Danish oak two-sided desk attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, circa 1970s. This beautifully crafted piece exemplifies the refined simplicity and enduring quality of mid-century Danish de...
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Danish Brutalist 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Freestanding Desk in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant freestanding writing desk designed by Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf in the 1950s. Crafted in rich oak, the piece showcases a tactile warmth through its finely grained s...
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Danish Brutalist 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Danish Mid-Century Freestanding Rosewood Desk by Clausen Søn, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Freestanding Rosewood Desk by Clausen & Søn, 1960s. Stunning Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern executive desk attributed to Clausen & Søn due to the signature butte...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

1920s Baroque Style Writing Desk / Table in Solid Oak, By a Danish Cabinetmaker
Located in Odense, DK
A beautifully proportioned Danish writing desk / table from the 1920s, crafted entirely in solid oak with a warm, aged patina. The table features a finely shaped tabletop above a dra...
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Danish Brutalist 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Raymond Loewy for Mengel Floating Top Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This a large, modern floating top desk designed by Raymond Loewy for Mengel. It is in very good condition. The work surface is excellent ! It has been re-finished. Knee clearance is ...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Walnut Root Burl Writing Desk Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Stunning Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in beautiful veneer burr walnut wood with beautiful and elegantly decorated and shaped legs, completed by the central...
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Italian Art Deco 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Modular Desk Set with White Glass Top by Mojmir Pozar, 1960s, Set of 3
Located in Żory, PL
This vintage furniture set was designed by Mojmir Pozar and produced in the 1960s in the Czech Republic. The set consists of three elements: - smaller cabinet: 40x42x60cm - larger ca...
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Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Desk, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak writing desk or library table with built-in bookcases In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Measur...
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American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

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