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Rare Gio Ponti Administrative Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gio Ponti desk designed in limited edition for city offices of Forlì, Italy. Original red Formica writing surface on European beechwood with 8 floating drawers. Brass base on legs.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Beech
Classic Italian Style Studio Desk in 1980s Inlaid Wood and Leather
Located in Cantù, IT
Magnificent classically inspired study desk, an elegant and functional piece of furniture that combines the beauty of fine woods with the refinement of leather and bronzes. The top i...
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Italian Neoclassical Revival 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by Robert Slezak, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Desk dimensions:
Height: 77 cm (30.3 in)
Width: 148 cm (58.3 in)
Depth: 75.5 cm (29.7 in)
Leg space:
Height: 61 cm (24 in)
Width: 62 cm (24.4 in)
Made by Slezak Factories, a unique...
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Karl Springer "Chinese Parson Style Desk" in Scored Leather 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Meticulously crafted "Chinese Parson Style Desk" in scored off-white leather with three drawers by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This desk is superbly refined and very chic.
Refe...
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American Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Exquisite Free-standing Danish Mid-Century Writing Desk by Arne Vodder, Denmark
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Voorburg, NL
Exquisite Danish Free-Standing Desk in teak. Designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast Denmark in 1960s. The Desk is made of teak wood and features two sets of three drawers on ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine tall inlaid dark mahogany English Carlton House two-piece secretary desk is an outstanding example of refined Georgian-inspired craftsmanship. Designed in the classic Carlt...
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English Adam Style Antique 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$3,996 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk with Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk with Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Art Deco burr walnut pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920-30’s.
The quality is outstanding, this is a large and impressive size. Ther...
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British Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TAT-05-A Architect Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
Although delicate in its appearance, this piece was designed from a constructive, pragmatic point of view. The relationship between different shapes ensures a balanced composition. T...
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Edwardian Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
An Edwardian mahogany writing table in the Georgian revival taste, having a rectangular top above a pair of opposing drawers fitted with turned wooden knobs. Raised on finely turned ...
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Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Edwardian Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
An Edwardian mahogany writing table in the Georgian revival taste, having a rectangular top above a pair of opposing drawers fitted with turned wooden knobs. Raised on finely turned ...
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Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Original Midcentury Schreibtisch Falster Svend Å. Madsen Teak
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Teak Schreibtisch vom dänischen Hersteller Falster zum Verkauf an. Der Tisch wurde von Svend A Madsen entworfen und besticht unter anderem durch seine ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Mid-Century Modern executive desk. Design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture United States. Striking American design from the 1950s. Solid walnut base ...
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Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$3,825 Sale Price
20% Off
Desk in Solid Hardwood, by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This side desk is a mid-20th century Brazilian furniture piece designed by Sergio Rodrigues, made with Freijó wood. Freijó is a type of timber that is often used in Brazilian furnitu...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Desk in painted aluminium with laminate top from Carlotti.
Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated crates or boxes) f...
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Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Arco Desk set by B.P.P.R for Olivetti 1963
By Olivetti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Beautiful Arco desk set by Olivetti, with the side table too
very rare to find in this condition also the complete set
Part of the "Arco" series, this sculptural piece features b...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Turtle-Top Cutout Desk, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak turtle-top cutout library table or writing desk
By Charles P. Limbert Co.
USA, Circa 1910
Measures:...
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American Mission Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Starblack
Desk and Cabinet by Guido Faleschini, 1970s
Located in London, England
For i4 Mariani, Italy
Leather topped desk with recessed aluminium channel spanning the width. With companion cabinet with leather-faced drawers and aluminium drawer pulls. Desk legs...
Category
Italian Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather
$17,083 / item
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table in Tubular Chrome
Wood by Geraldo Barros, 1970
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this midcentury dining table with chrome tubular base and wood is a showstopper! The wood has been refinished, the metal cleaned up and the overall piece is in excellent condition. The table fits 4-6 people comfortably as shown in the pictures.
This piece has all the fun aspects of a true bold Mid-Century Modern piece -- clean, angular swooping lines that give the piece an almost googie look that is unmistakably Mid-Century Modern.
This table effortlessly flexes into any Mid-Century Modern, modern, Danish modern or contemporary environment. This piece would also look wonderful in a boho chic, chinoiserie, or Hollywood Regency styled home or office as well.
This table was found in a private office in Curitiba (the capital of Parana, a southern state in Brazil) where all the furniture was from Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto.
About the author: Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998) was one of the key players of the Modernist movement in Brazil in the 1950s. Originally a painter close to the European avant-garde and the Pioneer of abstract photography in Brazil in the 1940s (his works are part of the MoMa collection), Geraldo de Barros went to furniture-making in the early 1950s, seeking a more popular artform that would make his work available to a larger audience - which was more or less the IDEA behind the Bauhaus movement. In 1954, he founded the company Unilabor with a Dominican priest and skilled tradesmen. Unilabor was run by its employees and all benefits shared between them, thus becoming the first communitarian business in Modern Brazil history. Unilabor grew quickly to become one of the most important furniture companies in the country, but internal disputes led to the end of the company in 1967.
In 1964, De Barros went on to found in association with Aloísio Bione another furniture design company called Hobjeto. After Unilabor, Hobjeto was a more capitalistic project but without losing his constructive characteristics. Until his retirement in 1989, de Barros designed and projected in-numerous furniture lines in this Industrial manner. He even built a personal workshop in the factory to project and create his last painting series in Formica. The furniture and the paintings are finally created using the same techniques.
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
$6,400 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century French Bureau Plat/ Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century French bureau plat/ writing desk
In Bois Satiné veneer, mirror veneer covering all sides with rocaille applications. Edged with extremely finely chiselled, extremely...
Category
French Louis XV 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Edwardian Mahogany Skeleton Kidney Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
20th Century Edwardian mahogany skeleton kidney desk.With a single drawer in the frieze and original leather top. As is traditional it has shelves at the back, and the sides are unus...
Category
English Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Coastal Mirrored Rattan Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring coastal elegance to your workspace with this vintage mirrored rattan writing desk. Featuring a beautifully woven rattan frame with a reflective mirrored top, this desk blends n...
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Philippine 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mirror
A French Parchment Dressing Table / Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
A Parchment dressing table finished on 4 sides. Having a interior compartment that is reached by raising the central section on top of the des...
Category
French Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Parchment Paper
Dakota Jackson "Arabesque" Sculpted Sycamore Wood Writing Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Dakota Jackson designed the "Arabesque" Wood Writing Desk, made from sculpted, polished Sycamore with an inset leather writing surface and leather drawer face. Veneered Sycamore legs...
Category
20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Sycamore
$3,900 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid-Century Stadera Desk Model 840 by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Stadera Desk Model 840 by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Bureau PJ-BU-08-B
Located in Paris, FR
Signed on the left side.
Rectangular top with drooping sides.
Pair of compass-type side legs joined by a rear crosspiece supporting the open-case frame.
Category
Indian Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$23,312
Late 20th-century Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Writing Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a beautifully crafted French Louis XV-style bureau plat or flat desk, with a single wide drawer seamlessly integrated into the front apron. Beyond serving as a flat-top w...
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Louis XV 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Multi Laminated and Lacquered Wood Bureau, Argentina, circa 1970
By Stilka
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Multi laminated and lacquered wood bureau. Argentina, circa 1970.
Attributed to Stilka.
Category
Argentine Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
English Art Deco Walnut Partner’s Desk, 1940s
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Walnut Partner’s Desk
A substantial and highly practical Art Deco partner’s desk crafted in Walnut, dating to the 1940s. Designed to be used from both sides, this is a confi...
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British Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style Kingwood
Ormolu Bureau Plat by Simon Loscertales
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A beautifully crafted Louis XV French style bureau plat, made in the 1960s by Simon Loscertales and distinguished by its exquisite Kingwood veneer, ornate bronze ormolu mounts, and r...
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Spanish Rococo Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian birch and steel desk by Mücke
Melder, 1930s
By Mücke
Melder
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian vintage freestanding birch desk with steel frame and double drawer block, designed by Mücke & Melder in the 1930s.
Elegant Scandinavian desk from the 1930s designed by ...
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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
RARE THEODORE ALEXANDER ART DECO STYLE OFFICE DOUBLE SiDED DRAWERS DESK
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Truly Rare Theodore Alexander Art Deco Style Office Desk.
A stunning statement piece destined to elevate any office room or workspace. Craf...
Category
British 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Hardwood
Green Leather Partner Desk with Sliding Keyboard Shelf Twin Pedestal
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage Twin Pedestal partner desk with drop front sliding keyboard shelf
A good looking and well made desk with a premium vintage green le...
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English Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
1900s French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Experience the rich history and craftsmanship of the early 1900s with this French wooden desk, an exemplar of classic design and functionality. Constructed from deep-toned wood, this...
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French 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$4,995
Françoise Sée Trestles Table Desk with a Red Lacquer Top, France, 1970
By Françoise See
Located in Brussels, BE
The red lacquer top rests on a pair geometric trestles formed of a thick chrome steel blade. Designed by Françoise Sée (Maison Ramsay), circa 1970.
Category
French Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,486 Sale Price
30% Off
Royal French Bureau Plat in Louis XV Style After Francois Linke, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal French Bureau Plat in Louis XV Style After Francois Linke, Paris
Solid Mahogany rood and shadowed Noble Woods, veneered.
Exceptionally fine floral, bronze fixtures. Strongly ...
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French 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
$6,724 Sale Price
51% Off
Desk by Geraldo de Barros
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Desk by Geraldo de Barros. Brazil, 1950s.
Manufactured by Unilabor. Wood, black painted metal, brass details. Measures: 109 x 52 x h 74 cm
42.9 x 20.4 x h 28.9 in.
Item in fair con...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Metal
$14,345
Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Desk with Leather Writing Surface
Pull-Out Extensions
Located in Eindhoven, NL
This elegant early 20th-century Louis XVI-style desk is crafted from rich mahogany and features a gold-tooled leather writing surface, exhibiting minor scratches consistent with age ...
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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Teak Desk with Tambour Unit
Located in London, GB
This unique free-standing desk is an incredibly interesting piece. It has a combination of contrasting beech and teak woods throughout. The piece utilises the juxtaposing colours to ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Børge Mogensen Dining Table or Desk by Søborg Møbler in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare dining table or desk designed in 1953 by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Søborg Møbler in Denmark.
Category
Danish Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Art Deco Cerused Ebonized Wood Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Art Deco rectangular cerused ebonized wood writing desk or dressing table with an attachable, large-scale mirror. This charming desk features an off-white crackle paint fin...
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Art Deco 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Swedish Art Deco Axel Einar Hjorth "Roma" Desk
Located in Uccle, BE
Produced by Bodafors in Sweden. Stained flamed birch desk "Roma" for Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, SMF. Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth.
Axel Einar Hjorth (1888-1959) was an importa...
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Swedish Art Deco 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
Mid 20th Century Vintage Traditional Royal Furniture Drop Top Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Experience the timeless sophistication of our Vintage Traditional Royal Furniture Drop Top Writing Desk. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece exudes classic Americ...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Ole Wanscher Desk in Mahogany for A. J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher desk in mahogany with two drawers. Executed by A. J. Iversen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
George Nelson Swaged-Leg desk
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
George Nelson desk model 5850
design 1954 for Herman miller
special version with black legs
one of the inside plastic drawer is missing
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American Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
McGuire Bamboo and Lucite Desk
Chair, 1980
By McGuire
Located in Chicago, IL
McGuire Bamboo and Lucite Desk & Chair, 1980’s. Original
Desk Measures 28.5” tall 40.5” wide 22.5” deep, glass .5” thick 54” long 34” deep. Total length of desk with glass is 54”.
...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Glass, Lucite
$4,200 / set
Oak Desk by José Espinho, Portugal, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Oak desk by José Espinho, Portugal, 1960s.
Category
Portuguese Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Unique Writing Desk with Black and White Stone Veneer and Brass Inlays
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Unique desk with an elegant veneer of white and black stone, adorned with intricate brass inlays, and featuring a total of six drawers arranged in a staggered configuration.
Signs of...
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Unknown Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
$2,869 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Table in cherry wood. 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely cherry two drawer desk just waiting for your kitchen or office.
Category
Italian 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Daniele Calabi writing desk made in Italy 1950
By Daniele Calabi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This fantastic desk table was personally made by Daniele Calabi for his own use in 1950. It's a unique piece with a striking asymmetrical wire frame fea...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Shabby Chic Desk in Light Wood
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous wooden desk in the Shabby Chic style, belonging to the early 1900s. French manufacture.
The desk is entirely made of ivory painted wood.
The frame is supported by 4 very e...
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French Rustic Antique 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,390 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rolltop Teak Secretary
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic mid-century vintage Scandinavian Modern secretary desk with a lower chest of drawers. The desk features a cylindrical roll top that conceals the desk area when not in use. Pu...
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Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak, Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Knee Hole Desk
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique French knee hole desk. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1930’s.
It is a lovely petite size, and...
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French Louis XVI Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Italian Empire Revival Secretary Desk with Marble Top, 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall cabinet with fitted drawers, writing surface, and grey marble top. Rich mahogany finish accented by Empire-style columns and gilt mounts
Category
Italian Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Glass
Stainless Steel Desk/Dining Table
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous vintage mid-century modern Milo Baughman style rectangular glass and stainless steel desk table or dining table.
Features a clear glass top with silver leaf sheets on the un...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Silver Leaf
Romweber Spanish Baroque Carved Pine Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Spanish Baroque style writing desk
By Jim Peed for Romweber
USA, Circa 1990s
Carved pine, with original brass hardware. Middl...
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American Baroque 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1970’s French Elm Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern French writing desk. Made of Elm.
Category
French Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Restored Bauhaus Oak Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s, Czechia
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus oak writing desk designed by Jindrich Halabala.
Period: 1930-1939.
Source: Czechia.
Maker: UP Zavody.
Material: oak, chrome-plated steel.
Colour: black.
Th...
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Czech Bauhaus 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Billy Baldwin Parson
s Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Original custom parson's table by Billy Baldwin in the 1960s.
Created for Stark Carpet Showroom in Los Angeles.
Paisley fabric over wood and laminated...
Category
American Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern circular coffee table by Schreiber
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
Founded in 1957 by Chaim Schreiber, Schreiber furniture is an interesting British success story. The Company was one of the biggest names in furniture in the 70s, rivalling G Plan, M...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Formica
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