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Period: Mid-20th Century
Arne Vodder L-shaped Executive Desk in Rosewood for Sibast, Denmark 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Hellouw, NL
Arne Vodder is one of the great Danes when talking about furniture design. He graduated under the legendary Finn Juhl at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen and subse...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Desk Designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev, 1958
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
One of the most beautiful desks from the Danish Modern period. Model 36, from Danish designer Severin Hansen was designed in 1958 and produced by the renowned Danish manufacturer Has...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Rosewood
1930s
Located in London, GB
A French modernist desk from the early 1930s with striking clean lines. The pedestal opens with a drawer at the bottom noted by a solid brass cylindrical handle, to the side an ope...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Paul Evans Cityscape Executive Desk
By Paul Evans
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your workspace with our Vintage Boho Paul Evans Cityscape Executive Desk. This iconic piece, designed by American artist Paul Evans, merges Bohemian flair with modernist soph...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ranch Oak Desk and Matching Chair by Brandt
Located in Lafayette, IN
Great little desk in the "Ranch Oak" style and manufactured by Brandt Furniture Co. of Fort Worth, Texas. Desk features a great size paired with that wonderful, faux-weathered wester...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Oak
Frits Spanjaard Important Asymmetrical Desk in Oak and Macassar Ebony, 1932
Located in The Hague, NL
This unique architect's desk was designed by Frits Spanjaard in 1932. With its generous proportions, striking asymmetry, contrasting woods and the large knobs in solid Macassar ebony, the desk can be considered as an important example of the Haagse School (The Hague School) style.
The desk has four large drawers on the right, which can be simultaneously locked with a single key. The interior on the left features six drawers and additional storage, and can be locked altogether as well. Particularly noteworthy are the four cleverly incorporated pull-out shelves of different dimensions creating additional space: two on the front, one on the right side and one large shelf on the back side. The desktop is executed in dark stained oak and features a dark grey leather insert.
in 1932, the prosperous Van Stolk & Reese company commissioned Spanjaard to design the interior and furniture of their offices located on the Ceintuurbaan in Rotterdam. This custom desk was most likely designed for the office of the company’s director, which was designed by Spanjaard in a radically modernist way, combining his own sumptuous designs with the functionalist tubular steel furniture made by W.H. Gispen.
Between 1925 and 1935 the work of Spanjaard was strongly connected to the Haagse School movement of which he’d become a main proponent. This style was not so much inspired by the Classic European Art Deco capitals such as Paris and Vienna but more by other national and international architectural developments such as the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. The influential magazine Wendingen published a series of articles on Wright still relatively unknown at the time in 1925 and the renowned architect Jan Wils also played an important role in the orientation towards Wrights work in The Netherlands.
In its particular application of geometric shapes, primary colours and its sophisticated cubist division of the surface, the Haagse School designers were also aware of De Stijl movement, lead by contemporaries such as Gerrit Rietveld and Piet Mondriaan. At the same time the geometry, the harmonious proportions and the understated decorations were primarily based on the rationalist design principles of H.P. Berlage, who would later become one of Spanjaard’s clients himself. Design had to meet the functional demands of the user but purely utilitarian ideas were certainly not the most important. Due to his frequent travels to Germany, Spanjaard was also familiar with the designs of Marcel Breuer and Mies van der Rohe, especially appreciating the simplicity and purity of their designs.
Biography
Frits Spanjaard (1889-1978) started his career as the artistic director of the LOV furniture...
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Dutch Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Macassar, Oak
Italian Mid century Modern desk designed by Silvio Cavatorta in 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian Mid Century desk designed by Silvio Cavatorta in the 1950s,metal supports with a unique and refined design,embellished in the uppert part with circular brass strips and in th...
Category
Italian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Italian Mid Century Executive Desk designed by Paolo Buffa in 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful Executive Desk designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1950s,the desk top is characterized by the presence of three lateral drawers, two similar on the left side and a larger one o...
Category
Italian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Guillerme & Chambron Desk in Oak for Votre Maison, France 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
This Guillerme & Chambron desk, manufactured in the 1960s, is a beautiful example of mid-century French design. It is made of high-quality oak wood, which ensures a sturdy and durabl...
Category
French French Provincial Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Oak
Italian Mid Century Modern desk and chair designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian Mid Century desk and chair designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s,the combination of the various types of wood is very original,the maple used for the top, the two drawers a...
Category
Italian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Maple, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Italian Writing Desk, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian desk from the 1960s, restored and shellac polished. Note the brass handles and feet, the green glass top with original period adhesive paper underneath and the black painted ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive vintage desk having a tooled green leather top on a classic two pedestal form crafted with a hardwood faux bamboo frame having nine drawers in the front and two cabinets o...
Category
American Chinoiserie Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Leather, Faux Bamboo, Hardwood
Alvar Aalto Mahogany Desk for Artek with Drawers and Pull Out Work Surfaces
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
The model #500 mahogany desk designed by Alvar Aalto, made in Sweden for Artek, Finland. Six drawers with two pull-out work surface boards. A nice example...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Directoire style ebonized mahogany leather top desk C 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Directoire style ebonized mahogany leather top desk C 1950.
Category
French Directoire Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Arne Vodder Attributed Teak Danish Modern Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Fulton, CA
Fine teak Danish Modern expanding desk attributed to Arne Vodder. Denmark, circa. 1960's. Finished on all 4 sides with 3 graduated drawers and additional storage on back side. Side o...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Teak
Small Ico Parisi Inspired Italian Laminated Desk w/ Black Steel Legs and Drawers
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Mid-Century Italian desk or vanity with matte wood laminate wrapped drawers and similar glossy laminate top. It has Black Steel Legs and a design inspired by iconic Italian des...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Steel
Scrivania In Legno Mid-Century Design 1950’s Modernariato
Located in Taranto, IT
Scrivania In Legno Mid-Century Design 1950’s Modernariato.
Struttura interamente in legno, maniglie in ottone .
L’articolo in buone condizioni conservative, non vi è alcun difetto ...
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hekman Edwardian Style Small Green Leather Top Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hekman Edwardian Style Small Green Leather Top Mahogany Writing Desk. Item featured is a nice smaller size, 2 drawers, brass rolling casters, green tooled leather top, origin...
Category
Edwardian Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage desk ‘Magic Box’ designed by Mummenthaler & Meier in 1955
Located in Breda, NB
Vintage desk ‘Magic Box’ designed by Mummenthaler & Meier in 1955.
This cabinet dates from 1955 and is also called the Magic Box. Designed by Mummenthaler & Meier from Switzerland....
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Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Wood
Arco Series Desk with Drawer by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis, 1960s
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Arco Series Desk with Drawer by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis, 1960s
Good condition
Wooden top
Metal structure
5 drawers
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Erich Stratmann, Germany, 1950
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Erich Stratmann, Germany, 1950
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Desk with Roll-Top, Walnut Veneer, 1950s, Fully Restored
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This is a legendary and mysterious project that was probably commissioned for a chain of exclusive Polish Fashion salons in Poland, circa 1950s. It is not known to this day who is be...
Category
Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Walnut
Kai Kristiansen Model 54 Teak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Model 54 teak desk by Kai Kristiansen, circa 1950's. Sleek kidney shape top, tapering legs and tambour door cubby with rotating storage and origi...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian desk by David Rosen
By David Rosén
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian desk designed by David Rosen. Vintage table with drawers. Crafted with skilled craftsmanship, this desk embodies Nordic style with a touch of vintage luxury. The warm m...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage mid century modern exquisite Danish teak wood desk
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1960s Danish teak wood desk. Excellent mid century modern floating style with sculptural legs and handles. Features three drawers on the right and a filing drawer on the left. There ...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Teak
Roger Lee Sprunger for Dunbar Desk in Two-Toned Oakwood
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Lee Sprunger for Dunbar Desk in Two-Toned Oakwood 96" long
with pencil drawer.
Big "D" Dunbar metal tag in drawer
29.50" high
33" deep
96" length
26" floor to bottom of the dr...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Oak
Four Drawer Walnut Desk With Vitrex Glass Top by Melchiorre Bega, Italy, c.1950
Located in London, GB
A truly elegant four-drawer walnut desk with original glass top which is attributed to the Bolognese architect and designer, Melchiorre Bega. This sculptural wooden desk boasts beaut...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Brass
A. Brandt Co. Ranch Oak Desk and Chair Set, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very handsome mid-century A. Brandt Co. Ranch Oak desk and chair set with a great classic American West look.
Hand-crafted design features rustic hand-carved and chiseled details on both the desk and chair, which have a warm honey oak finish and display very handsome grain throughout.
Desk with three drawers at left and two open shelves at right. Fully finished on all sides so that it can be placed anywhere in a room. Blackened metal rounded-head nails or furniture tacks punctuate drawer pulls and various frame elements, adding a bit of nicely understated decoration. Finished on all sides so it can float in a room. Ranch Oak logo branded on inside of top drawer.
Chair with contoured seat, slat back, and handle cut-out at top. Both it and the desk have great craftsmanship, and make for a very sturdy set that’s meant to last a lifetime.
A. Brandt Company was established in Fort Worth, Texas in 1900, with their Ranch Oak line produced from 1938 to the mid-1980s. This particular set dates from the 1950s.
Dimensions listed are for the desk. Chair dimensions are H 31.5 in. x W 16.25 in. x D 19.63 in., with a seat hight of 31.5 in.
We also offer an A. Brandt Oak Ranch...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Scandinavian Desk
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning 1970s modern rosewood desk by Ganddal Mobelfabrik, in vintage original condition. Rich, vibrant tone and grain with intense color and contrast. Floating top and finished bac...
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Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Paul Frankl Kinney Desk for Johnson Furniture
By Paul Frankl
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare kidney shaped desk with mahogany top and birch legs. Designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson furniture and sold through John Stuart.
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Teak Danish Modern Desk / Secretary
Located in Fulton, CA
A teak Danish Modern desk. Unusual form, varying from a secretary, vanity and drop front desk design. Desk surface slides out to expand writing sur...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Teak
1950s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Lafayette, IN
Grand style and grand scale combine in this wonderful executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Desk features walnut construction, brass and mahogany pulls, and the renowned Dunba...
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North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Brass
Danish Atomic Modern Teak "Boomerang" Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
A stunning example of Atomic Age design, this teak executive desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik features a bold boomerang silhouette and a mirrored dry bar.
Craf...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Floating Walnut Desk by Hooker Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American walnut desk by Hooker Furniture c. 1960s. This desk features a "floating" top, a file drawer on the left and two drawers on the right, along with a pencil drawer center. The...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Arne Vodder Teak Executive Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Arne Vodder Teak Executive Desk. Featuring a floating Danish design, rectangular top with curved edges, three drawers on the left, storage ca...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
Desk of University Residence in France, Jean Zay, 1950, Roger Landault
Located in Paris, FR
Beech Desk University Residence in France, Jean Zay, 1950, Roger Landault
Very very rare Furniture having equipped a university residence in France.
.
Flat desk in stained beech and...
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Beech
Rare Mid Century Modern Italic Executive Desk by Gordon Bunshaft for GF Studios
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is one of the most spectacular desk designs to come out of the Mid-Century era. Designed by architect Gordon Bunshaft for GF Studios (a division of the General...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Svend Aage Madsen 1960s Sigurd Hansen Model SH 180 Teak Desk
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A 1960s modern SH 180 desk designed by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen. Made of teak, this desk has three drawers on the right and a single large filed drawer on the left. The fr...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Teak Desk by Svante Skogh for AB Möbelfabriken Balder, Sweden, 1950s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A desk designed by Svante Skogh for the Swedish manufacturer AB Möbelfabriken Balder in the 1960s. A desk with a unique, creative design, made with attention to every detail. It has ...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Teak
Modernist Tubular Steel Desk, Walnut Veneer, Chromium Plated Metall, circa 1935
By Vichr & Co.
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel desk, walnut veneer, chromium plated metal, circa 1935
This desk is restored on request, delivery time 6-8 weeks.
Category
Czech Bauhaus Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Florentine Gilt Desk with Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Florentine Writing Desk with 5 Drawers in Giltwood, Italy 1960's
This vintage wooden desk is remarkable with all its detailing including the writing surface featuring a leather faux...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Giltwood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Vanity Desk With Mirror by Wrighton
By F. Wrighton & Sons Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Mid Century Modern Vintage Vanity Desk With Mirror by Wrighton, a stunning piece made by the esteemed British furniture...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Desk Office Furniture Danish Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning vintage teak desk embodies the classic Danish mid-century modern design, with clean lines and minimalist aesthetic. Made from high-quality teak wood, this desk exudes t...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Teak
Desk by Jules Wabbes, Belgium 1960'
Located in Brussels, BE
Desk designed by Jules Wabbes and manufactured by Mobilier Universel in the 1960s, holds a significant place in the history of Belgian furniture design.
Constructed with a black stee...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Metal
1960s desk, Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic freestanding desk from the 1960s by Arne Vodder. High-quality corpus in oak veneer with three drawers, one door, a floating table top and solid wood legs.
Quality Features:
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Oak
1960's English Regency Style Pecan Desk Console by Thomasville
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This English Regency style pecan writing desk by Thomasville would be perfect in any room. Desk, console, or entryway table to name a few. The stain / tone appears to be in the fam...
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American Regency Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Brass
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Secretary Desk in Solid Teak
Located in San Diego, CA
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen drop front solid teak desk opens to drawers with beautiful dovetail joinery. The piece has three small drawers below and two larger drawers. Per...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Sideboard Unifex by Kofod Larsen Faarup 1960s Server
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Beautiful mid-60s Mid Century Danish sideboard
Sideboard is by Kofod Larsen Faarup Mobelfabrik
Great look to this, clean and minimal streamlined design
Offered in great shape ready f...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Wood
Maitland Smith Chippendale Executive Desk with Eagle Claw & Ball Feet
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Chippendale Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Paint, Wood
Mid century danish modern teak desk with 3 drawers
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century danish modern teak desk with 3 drawers And lower brace. This danish desk has (2) upper drawers and (1) lower deep file drawer. The top has a beautiful teak wood grain with the legs being a lighter oak wood as well as the lower brace. Good vintage condition all around. Unique designed desk...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Teak, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Desk by Johnson Carper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic PJ-BU-02-A Desk, circa 1957, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Hasselt, VLI
The "Office table" desk also known as PJ-BU-02-A, was created around 1957-58 by Pierre Jeanneret. It is a beautiful blend of solid sissoo, teakwood and cedar. Its rectangular top has...
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Teak, Cedar
California Studio Black Walnut Executive Desk #2
By Jim Sweeney
Located in Oakland, CA
California studio desk handcrafted of solid black Walnut by Berkeley craftsman, Jim Sweeney. The desk features beautifully figured black walnut, two drawers with exposed joinery on s...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Walnut
Expertly Restored - Danish Cantilever Floating Rosewood Desk by Georg Petersens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Rosewood
California Studio Black Walnut Executive Desk #1
By Jim Sweeney
Located in Oakland, CA
California studio desk by Berkeley craftsman, Jim Sweeney, handcrafted of solid black walnut. The desk features beautifully figured black walnut, two drawers with exposed joinery on ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Walnut
Cherry Writing Desk by Andreas Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cherry Writing Desk by Andreas Hansen. Manufactured by Hadsten Mobelindustri.
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Cherry
Original French Macassar Art Deco Partners Desk
Located in Oakland, CA
Original French Art Deco desk in spectacular book-matched Macassar wood. These high-quality, streamline-style, classic desks do not often come around. This one has everything. Great ...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Bronze
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