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Item Ships From: Chicago
Gianfranco Frattini Sesamo desk for Bernini Italy, 1980s
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
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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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Steel

Karl Springer Goatskin Freeform Desk, 1988
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Karl Springer Goatskin Freeform Desk with/1 drawer, 1988. Original beautiful condition. Very few of these Freeform Desk’s were made Measures 29.5” tall 76” wide 38” deep
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Goatskin

French Steel Desk by Paul Le Geard for Maison Jansen Edition DOM
By Paul Legeard
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderful French steel desk by Paul Le geard. Designed for Maison Jansen. Edition DOM. Measures: The glass is .75" thick and in perfect condition.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Sitting Standing "Work" Desk in Solid White Oak by Casey Lurie, USA
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Work desk is the smaller sibling of our WORK table, a contemporary take on the traditional working tables used by artists and designers for centuries. The choice of materials combine...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Wood, Oak

Bronze Putti Di Mare and Glass Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and unusual dining table of patinated bronze and glass. The bronze base depicts a pair of aquatic cherubs, or mermen, with outstretched arms supporting a 3/4" thick piece of ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Trestle Table "Work" in Solid White Oak by Casey Lurie USA
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Introduced in 2016, WORK table is a contemporary take on the traditional working tables used by artists and designers for centuries. The table has height adjustable trestles...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Wood, Oak

Chinese Scroll Foot Writing Desk, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The streamlined form of this 19th-century Chinese writing desk is softened with subtle carved embellishments and a lovely, timeworn patina. Crafted of elm (yumu) with traditional joi...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Elm

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare and elegant Georgian Architect’s desk has a ratchet top, extending drawer front, as well as storage compartments. Architect desks, m...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Brass

Antique Monumental French Regency Inlaid Brass Mounted Barrel Roll Top Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Monumental French Regency Inlaid Brass Mounted Barrel Roll Top Cylinder Barrel Desk This luxurious antique desk imported from Europe would be a br...
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Mid-19th Century French Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Brass

Classy Paul Frankl Writing Desk for Johnson Furniture
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant proportions, conical tapering legs and brass X-handles. Reminiscent of Tommi Parzinger. This item should be purchased with the intent to refinish. Structurally sound.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Ornate Japanese Export Hard Rosewood Writing Desk and Chair Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Carved Ornate Japanese Export Hard Rosewood Writing Desk and Chair Set This writing desk and chair set are carved with beautiful dragon designs. The desk has multiple shelve...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Rosewood

Reclaimed Elm Waterfall Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary console table is a celebration of wabi-sabi style. Crafted of wood reclaimed from Qing-dynasty architecture, the table has a minimalist waterfall design with doveta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Art Deco Walnut Rosewood Burl Wood Desk, 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco Walnut Rosewood Burl Wood Desk, 1930’s. Made in Czechoslovakia. Restored absolutely beautiful. Measures 58.75” long 31” Dee 31” tall
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut, Burl

Vintage Heckman English Chippendale Tooled Leather Top Cabriole Leg Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Heckman English Chippendale Style Tooled Leather Top Cabriole Leg Writing Desk Vintage Chippendale Style writing desk by Heckman fea...
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Custom Bent Office/Writing Desk, Made of Bronze and Walnut Drawers
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
A single brass sheet is bent creating the surface and sides, aptly giving the desk its name. The finish is darkened by hand through a proprietary solution and the drawers are made from solid walnut and veneered fronts. Perfect as a writing desk in any residential library or office or even as a concierge desk...
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Bronze

French Plexiglass Desk with Glass Top by Marcello Gacita + Pierre Tiberi, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s desk by Marcello Gacita and Pierre Tiberi for Mode Europe, composed of two sculptural trestle legs in amber plexiglass with curved silhouettes. Each base is joined by visible...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Glass, Plexiglass

Burl Cityscape Executive Desk By Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
A period Paul Evans Desk in Cityscape Burl wood. In rather remarkable original condition minus some minor wear and tear that can easily be fixed. Please request additional photos a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Wood

Wall Mounted Sit/Stand Desk "Muro" in Oak and Stainless Steel by Casey Lurie
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Wall anchored stainless steel rails support three wood shelves of varying depths. Each shelf serves a different function: shallow for small objects and pictures, medium for books and larger objects...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Steel

Amy Howard Collection Antique French Provincial Decorated 3 Drawer Writing Desk
By Amy Howard
Located in Chicago, IL
Amy Howard Collection Antique French Provincial Paint Decorated 3 Drawer Writing Desk The Amy Howard Collection is a high end, couture line of furniture that was created over twenty...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

General Desk by Jonathan Nesci in Wax Polished Aluminum Plate
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
General desk made in quarter-inch waxed aluminum. The tiered top has cord drop offsets in the back as well as the bottom. Produced for The New, the inaugural show of Volume Gallery...
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2010s American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Aluminum

Sorrel Ash-Flip Top Trestle Based Writing Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Counter height ash wood flip top desk or writing table finished in sorrel tones with incised back panels. X-shaped collapsible base with foot rail. Slanted top with that flips up to reveal four petite...
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1970s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Metal

Mariani for Pace Grey-Green Leather Executive Desk and Credenza
By Pace Collection, i4 Mariani
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian executive desk by Mariani for Pace Collection. Modular desk assembles in pieces for easy adjustments and moving. Teal grey leather has tooled borders where the hides are join...
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1970s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Leather, Wood, Laminate

Plexiglass Desk + Chair by Fabio Lenci for Formes Nouvelles, Italy 1970s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare 1970s desk and matching chair by Italian designer Fabio Lenci for Formes Nouvelles embodies the forward-thinking ethos of the era. The soft lavender hued plexiglass surface...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Chrome

Pierre Paulin Bird s-Eye Maple and Walnut Inlay Executive Desk
By Pierre Paulin, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Pierre Paulin executive desk for Baker. Bird's-eye maple veneers inlaid with dark walnut in the signature motif for the Paulin Collection. Drawers are fitted to give a floating ...
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1980s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Unique Double-Trunk Table Desk
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Espenet Carpenter, unique double-trunk table desk. This extraordinary table is unique to Espenet's work as it deviates from the traditional rectilinear form with its well-f...
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1980s American American Craftsman Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

Rare Jay Spectre "Perceptive" Drop Front Desk
By Jay Spectre
Located in Chicago, IL
Primavera and brushed stainless steel drop front secretary has four drawers with brushed steel Art Deco inspired pulls, plus additional shelf storage. Origami angularity turns this e...
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Late 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Steel

Provincial French Tea Table with Drawer, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant tea table was crafted of in late-19th-century France in the Louis XV-style, defined by its scalloped apron and thin cabriole legs. The s-form legs curve outwards from th...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Walking Table Handmade Customizable Console Table or Desk by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Shown in ebonized quarter-sawn white oak, oxidized walnut, and oxidized maple Measures: 66-72" wide x 30-31" tall x 21" deep This desk or console table s...
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2010s American Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

Dan Johnson Dining Table and or Desk
By Dan Johnson
Located in Chicago, IL
Dan Johnson dining table and or Desk for Arch Industries Inc. Designed 1958, manufactured by Dan Johnson Studio, Rome Italy. Travertine Marble Top wit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Travertine, Bronze, Wrought Iron

Antique Boulle Style Inlaid Brass Ormolu Mount Ebonized Writing Table Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Boulle Style Inlaid Antique Brass Ormolu Mount Ebonized Single Drawer Writing Desk Table Complete your work space with this elegantly painted and carved writing desk. Store your office supplies in the central drawer, which is decorated with ormolu hardware. Table top is decorated with intricate leafy elements, accented with birds, butterflies and antique string instruments...
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Late 19th Century Baroque Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Shanxi Province Large Elm Calligraphy Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Antique Shanxi Province Large Elm Calligraphy Desk Rare calligraphy table in great antique condition, with original color and patina. Can be used as a large desk, a tall dining table...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Wood, Elm

Nicos Zogrophos Desk
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Zogrophos desk, slab of dark Emperador marble (brown with white veining). Polished bronze uprights, legs have self leveling glides, with combed oak sus...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk This beautiful secretary’s desk from Spain is handcrafted from Walnut Burl and Rosewood. It has a dro...
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Early 1900s Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Brass

William Pahlmann Four-Drawer Walnut Desk with Integral Bookshelf
By William Pahlmann
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut desk by William Pahlmann with four drawers and front shelf. Unusual base of large intersecting dowels. Restored to outstanding original condition. From Pahlmann's 1952 Hastings Square Collection for Grand Rapids bookcase and chair...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Walnut Handscroll Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the early 20th century, this long table has a Minimalist appeal, with clean lines and a darkly lacquered finish. The walnut table exemplifies Classic Chinese furniture desig...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Walnut

Black Lacquer English Antique Campaign Style Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Lacquer English Antique Campaign Style Desk. Believe this to be from the 19th Century. Please contact for additional photos and condition report.
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19th Century English British Colonial Antique Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Wood

Vintage Shanxi Province Long Elm Calligraphy Table with Carved Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Shanxi Province Long Elm Calligraphy Table With Carved Legs Introducing our Antique Handcrafted Shanxi Province Elm Calligraphy Table - a ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Elm, Lacquer, Paint

Early Rare Kem Weber Petite Desk for Lloyd
By Kem Weber
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Rare Kem Weber Petite desk for Lloyd early Label attached.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Chrome

Kroma Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy 1980s
By Antonia Astori
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1980s ‘Kroma’ desk designed by Antonia Astori for Driade. This modern desk embodies a minimalist aesthetic, featuring a rectangular white surface composed of wood with fine black l...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Metal

19th Century American Empire Secretary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable, and strong early 19th century American Empire secretary bookcase of grand architectural scale with an incredible arched pedimen...
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1830s American American Empire Antique Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Mahogany

George Nelson Herman Miller Drop Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table or Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
A rarer find in original black finish. Clever design by George Nelson for Herman Miller Measures: 40" depth 29.75" height. 64.75" long unfolded 41.5" half folded 18.5" folded.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Wood

Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk Antique French Napoleon III writing desk, made of mahogany wood, covered with remarkable marquetry veneers and fin...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Ormolu

Ward Bennett Desk or Table Base for Lehigh Leopold
By Lehigh Leopold, Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
Ward Bennett Desk or Table Base. Listing is for the base only complete with Black steel plate mounts (not shown in photos). The base will require a simple top to be made for it. The...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Aluminum

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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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Bamboo, Glass, Lucite

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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20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Wood

Antique Shanxi Province Elm Calligraphy Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Calligraphy table This antique lm wood calligraphy table with original color and patina is from the Shanxi Province of ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Elm

Next General Desk by Jonathan Nesci in Wax Polished Aluminum Plate
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Next General desk made in three eights inch thick waxed aluminum. The tiered top has cord drop offsets in the back as well as the bottom. Variations, leather and powder colors are av...
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2010s American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Aluminum

Leon Ransmeir Folia Desk
By Leon Ransmeier
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in: USA, 2010 Material: lacquered aluminum and steel Size: 66 w × 28 d × 30.5 h in Description: This form was originally commissioned by Christy MacLear while she was the Executive Director of the Philip Johnson Glass House in New Canaan, Connecticut. The Folia desk features four sliding divided trays...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Early 19th Century George the III Satinwood Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This Early 19th Century George III satinwood desk exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship of the period with its neoclassical design. The piece features intricate inlay work, curv...
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

Italian Walnut Louis XV Bombay Style Writing Desk, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Walnut Louis XV Bombay Style Writing Desk, 1960s. Desk is in original condition with antiqued brass hardware. Measures 31” tall 50.25” wide 28...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Brass

Sligh Walnut Curved Front Desk with Leather Top
By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and timeless walnut and tooled brown leather top curved front five drawer desk or writing table from Sligh. Cabriole legs and scalloped bottom and centre drawers as well as c...
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1950s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Brass

Fine Arts Furniture Co. Elegant Mahogany Three Drawer Writing Table
By Fine Arts Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and modern mahogany three drawer writing table from Fine Arts Furniture, Grand Rapids MI, a venerable name in Grand Rapids furniture...
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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Brass

Landstrom Furniture Bleached and Limed Mahogany Six-Drawer Desk
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Landstrom furniture desk in bleached and limed mahogany. Aged nickel over copper drop disc pulls and trefoil escutcheons. Five drawers to the left, a single drawer above the opening ...
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1950s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Copper, Nickel

Dia Chrome and Incised Glass Canted Leg Dining Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Chicago, IL
Design Institute of America chrome and incised grid pattern glass dining table. Canted corner legs add an unexpected design change to the traditional Parsons style table. Glass top i...
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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Directoire-Style Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Chicago, US
Directoire/Napoleon III style desk composed of one large center and two side dovetailed drawers. The right drawer has a divided back section with an inset tray and a horizontal panel...
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Early 20th Century Directoire Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Brass

Important Esherick Table from The Hedgerow Collection
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Chicago, IL
Important Esherick Table from The Hedgerow Collection. Crafted by Esherick in 1924. The table is thought to have been used by Esherick at the family's home Sunekrest prior to 1938. That year Esherick enhanced the table's form by reshaping its legs, thus simplifying the design. The table found it's way to Hedgerow Theatre in 1940 in the Theatre's Green Room for many years. Provenance: Made by the artist for the artist's home, Sunekrest, Paoli, Pennsylvania, 1924 Re-designed by the artist, 1938 Sold to Hedgerow Theatre, Rose Valley...
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1920s American American Craftsman Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Pine

The Secretary by Jonathan Nesci in Powder Coated Aluminum Plate with Leather
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The Secretary: Designed by American industrial and furniture designer Jonathan Nesci, and is made of powder-coated aluminum, steel, and leather. ___ This is a beautifully built...
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2010s American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Aluminum

Mastercraft Bernhard Rohne Acid-Etched Brass Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Geometric shaped Mastercraft dining table base in black lacquered wood with Bernhard Rohne acid etched brass panels. Each open square is supported by...
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1970s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Wood, Glass

Walking Table Handmade Desk or Console Table with Drawers by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Shown in oxidized walnut with two drawers Measures: 72" wide x 30" tall x 21" deep This desk or console table showcases proportion modeled after anatomy. Constructed from solid woo...
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2010s American Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

Pierre Paulin Bird s-Eye Maple and Walnut Parquetry Writing Table
By Pierre Paulin, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceedingly rare Pierre Paulin reception desk or writing table for Baker. Bird's-eye maple veneers inlaid with dark walnut in the signature motif for the Paulin collection. Very well...
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1980s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables in Chicago

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

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