Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
ART DECO STYLE
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
- Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
- Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
- Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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Style: Art Deco
Art Deco Style Maitland-Smith Faux Ostrich Leather Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
This outstanding Art Deco style desk is crafted by Maitland-Smith, circa 1970s. The company is well known for its use of unusual materials. This desk is beautifully covered in faux o...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Maitland Smith White Tessellated Marble Scroll Desk/Console Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant desk/console table designed & made by Maitland-Smith in the late 1970s-early 1980s. Its simple, clean lines the scroll top table consists of white tessellated marble arranged...
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1970s Philippine Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Sanyas et Popot Art Deco Desk
Located in New York, NY
An important Art Deco desk.
Designed by Sanyas et Popot, Paris.
Macassar with original patinated bronze pulls and sabots.
Complete professional restoration by us.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Mahogany Table
By Jules Leleu
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French Art Deco mahogany table with U base called "cradled " feet. Ideal as a dining table, it will be a perfect and amazing office desk.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Impressive French Art Deco Desk with Secretary Table
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco desk with pull-out secretary table. Having beautiful Deco lines and brass hardware. All the locks work making this a functiona...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Fine French Art Deco Rectangular Oak Dining Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rectangular top is supported by four legs with brass details and a dual arc-shaped base.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Deco or Art Nouveau Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very nice big writing desk from the period around 1915, transition from Art Nouveau to the Art Deco period. The desk was made of walnut veneer on a pi...
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1910s German Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
W048/DR Italian Dressing Inlaid in Citronnier and Myrtle Briarwood by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
W048/DR dressing is one of the latest Classic designs, part of the new Classic collection by Zanaboni. This Classic dressing presents top notch and exclusive finishes as the citronni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Giorgio Collection Brazilian Rosewood Desk in Satin Finish
Located in New York, NY
Desk in Brazilian rosewood satin finish with one center
pencil drawer +5 big full extension file drawers
(2 in the right part and 3 in the left part).
Brushed steel accents on the ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
20th Century French Colonial Art Deco Rosewood Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
20th century French Colonial Art Deco rosewood desk on two pedestal legs. Rosewood is not veneered, rather it is cut and wide enough cover each span.
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Early 20th Century Vietnamese Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Deco Tubular Console Table or Small Desk by Royal Chrome
By Royal Chrome
Located in Chicago, IL
A nice period chrome tubular table by quality company. Makes for a nice writing desk, console or sofa table. Of the manner of The Bauhaus Marcel Breuer...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Modern Writing Desk by Wolfgang Hoffman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish black lacquer writing desk features the unique vintage design of Mid-Century Modern designer Wolfgang Hoffman. Spacious drawers with tubu...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Fine French Art Deco Rosewood Dining Table by Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco rosewood dining / writing table by Maxime Old.
Leaves are not usable.
Signed.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
French Gray Cerused Oak Desk & Chair Set from a Maine Estate
Located in New York, NY
A matching desk and chair set in gray cerused oak. France, circa 1930.
Features a triple X-style raised pattern on each side of desk with four deep drawers an...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant Art Deco desk and chair set, in ebonized wood, carved with bold foliate motifs. The desk has three front drawers and two sets of shelves on ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Narrow modular/ reversible/ Minimalist Desk in Two Tone Wood and Nickel
Located in New York City, NY
French Art Deco slim and streamline unusual desk in two tone wood with side storage compartment, polished nickeled bronze banded surround and matching pole support.
The side structur...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nickel
French Jacques Adnet Brass Mounted Black Lacquered Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
French 1940s brass mounted black lacquered bureau plat /writing desk with tan leather inset top above a range of frieze drawers (attributed to Jacques Adnet).
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Frank Brangwyn a Rare Desk Originally Designed for the 1931 Pollard Exhibition
By E. Pollard & Co, Frank Brangwyn
Located in London, GB
Frank Brangwyn. E Pollard and Co.
A rare desk originally designed for the 1931 Pollard Exhibition where it can be seen in a room setting in the original photographs from 1931. See ...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Sycamore
Fine French Art Deco Oak Table by P. Bloch and Charles Dudouyt
By La Gentilhommière 1, Pierre Bloch
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fine French Art Deco oak table designed by Pierre Bloch and edited by Charles Dudouyt (founder of La Gentilhommière).
Two original end leaves (widt...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
A Fine French Art Deco Rosewood Extendable Dining Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a four cylinders cross shaped pedestal and 2 end drawers that support the 2 matching extension leaves.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Art Deco Table J.Halabala from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1960s.
The piece of furniture was made of walnut tree.
Art Deco table by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala, 1950. Jindrich Halabala - (a Czec...
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
French Art Deco Mahogany and Parchment Dressing Table
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco mahogany and parchment veneered "D" shaped dressing table desk with a glass top over sides of an open shelf and 4 drawers.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Parchment Paper
"Centurion Desk" by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals
Located in New York, NY
"Centurion Desk" in mirror-finish black lacquer with three drawers, elegant bronze pulls and sabots, and inset leather top by Evan Lobel for Lobel Originals. This is made to order so...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Dressing Table (made to order)
Located in Paris, FR
A very special quality unique contemporary dressing table in Art Deco style made from pear-tree and taxus.
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Early 2000s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wool
1930s Art Deco Metal and Leather Console Table or Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Art Deco console table from the 1930s that can also function as desk. Beautiful metal legs and drawer pulls, covered in leather.
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
French Maison Dominique Palisander and Glass Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
French 1940s palisander writing desk with rounded rectangular glass top above 2 frieze drawers & shelves down a side. (attributed to MAISON DOMINIQUE)
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Palisander
Massive Art Deco Split Reed/ Stick Wicker and Walnut Desk
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Art Deco split reed / stick wicker desk with compelling architectural lines and dramatic presence.
Two end pieces with three drawers each, rise above center work area with...
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1940s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Reed, Walnut
Desk With Rebar Frame Macassar Ebony Drawers And Custom Glass Top
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Cleopatra Writing Desk is part of the Rebar series created by artist Troy Smith.
Rebar is the steel used in the forming of concrete to give it strength. The rebar is heated wit...
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2010s Canadian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Georges "Djo" Bourgeois, Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Georges "Djo" Bourgeois (1898 - 1937)
Desk made of walnut, with an added level just under the glass top (to achieve a normal height, since the desk was originally made for a very sh...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Glass
A Fine French Art Deco Expandable Dining Table with Ribbed Brass Conical Legs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large French Art Deco oak table with 4 ribbed brass conical legs and a parqueted top.
Possibility of two end extension leaves.
Color of the legs is closer to top than it appears o...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Stunning French Art Deco Two-Tone Desk
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Gorgeous French Art Deco two-tone desk table. Having beautiful Deco lines and silver hardware. All the locks work making this a functional desk. The hardware accents the wood beautif...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
French Andre Arbus Ormolu Maple Writing Desk
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
French 1940s ormolu mounted maple writing desk with leather inset top above 2 frieze drawers on lyre form trestle supports. (attributed to ANDRE ARBUS)
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Studio Craft East Indian Satinwood Desk by Gregg Lipton
By Gregg Lipton
Located in Hanover, MA
Spectacular tour de force art deco style desk custom made by Cumberland, Maine studio furniture maker, Gregg Lipton.
Inspired by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann’s
Soussa desk.
Executed with...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
A Fine French Art Deco Rosewood and Marquetry Dining Table by Segal
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a wooden and mother of pearl marquetry top, brass details on the two pedestals and 2 end leaves.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
American Art Deco Table Attributed to Eugene Schoen
Located in New York, NY
This large Art Deco table is attributed to the Austrian born New York designer Eugene Schoen. The mahogany carcass is veneered in Macassar, and surfaced with a sheet of black opaline...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Opaline Glass, Macassar, Mahogany
French Art Deco Leleu Mahogany Kneehole Desk
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco large mahogany kneehole desk with bronze column design trim and leather top. (JULES LELEU)
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Cerused Oak Desk and Side Chair by Jay Spectre for Century
By Jay Spectre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sleek American Modern Cerused Oak Desk and Matching Chair Designed by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture Co. The desk features 3 dovetail constr...
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1970s American Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
A Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Dining Table in the manner of Jean Pascaud
Located in Long Island City, NY
Dining or writing table, with a mahogany parqueted top and 2 original end leaves (in stained raw wood).
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Spectacular Wood Desk, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Exceptional and spectacular French Art Deco wood desk.
Two drawers in facade,
circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Pierre-Paul Montagnac, Art Deco Table, France, 1926
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco console table by Pierre-Paul Montagnac (1883-1961)
Signed on underside: Montagnac, 1926
Bibliography: Le Mobilier du XXe Siecle, Dictionnaire des créateurs by Pierre K...
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20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
French Late Art Deco / Modern Neoclassical Desk / Console / Vanity in Walnut
Located in New York, NY
This desk / console with a simple, pure, modern design influenced French Art Deco in stunning matched walnut veneers and solid walnut. The piece features double columns legs on each ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Desk, France 1940s
Located in Greding, DE
Art Deco desk with slightly curved table top and two drawer elements with four drawers each. These are lockable and the handles are made of elegant bars. The desk can be positioned a...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Revival Macassar & Chrome Desk
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Revival Macassar and Chromed Metal Desk, with three drawers
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Green German Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk with 2 Drawers and tapered Legs, 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
Indulge in the allure of the 1920s with this Green German Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk, a fusion of elegance and exotic charm.
Crafted around 1920, this piece seamlessly marries the bo...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Leather Top Deco Style Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This writing desk features a leather top with glass protector on an aluminum base. Single drawer with decorative acrylic handle. Can also be used as a console table.
Please confirm l...
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20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Cherrywood Kneehole Desk
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Cherrywood Kneehole Desk, Circa 1940. With an inset laminate writing surface and a pullout telephone table, with enamel handles.
Dealer: S138XX
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
Carved Oak Desk, England circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Carved Oak Desk
England circa 1920
Detailed carving, with single drawer on both sides, lower shelf and lion feet.
48.25”L x 30”d x 31”h
Ref. TABLE1191
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Root Burl Curved 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 elegant curved shape, completed by the side and central drawe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
English Art Deco Desk in Solid Cherry Wood c1930
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ENGLISH ART DECO DESK
This original cherry wood Art Deco desk crafted in England during the 1930s, This compact yet functional office essential features a taller left side with thre...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
Early 20th Century Art Deco Metal Top Desk
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century French modernist oak desk featuring a metal clad top and drawer.
There is a beautiful patina to the desk which portrayed through the worn paintwork on the han...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French Art Deco Style Fall Front Bureau
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
FRENCH ART DECO BUREAU
This exquisite fall front bureau showcases the exceptional quality of French Art Deco style. Crafted around 1960, it is made from solid Oak and solid rosewood,...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Frank Lloyd Wright 605 Allen Table by Cassina
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare early 605 Allen table in cherrywood, designed in 1917 by Frank Lloyd Wright and made by Cassina.
Marked with Cassina stamp, early serial no. and Frank L...
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20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
1950s Cerused Oak Desk with Brass Pulls
Located in Dallas, TX
A very well crafted oak desk produced by Huntington Chair Corporation. This incredible example of Art Deco design is a collectible piece. Restored to mint condition. The desk has a cerused finish which highlights the nubian oak wood grain. Slightly shaped rectangular top with three well proportioned drawers to each side and an upper central pencil drawer. Unique round wood insert brass pulls with Art Deco form and design. Resting on angled and tapered wooden feet, clean Modernist lines. Having carved lines to the wood break...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Swedish Art Deco "Bibliotek" Dining Table or Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Art Deco trestle dining table made of dark flame birch with carved edge and feet. This style of trestle dining table is referred to as a "bibliotek" or library table. This Sw...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
Fine French 1940s Desk and Cabinet by Jean Pascaud 'Marquetry by J.D Malcles'
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Pascaud (1903-1996) - A fine French art deco walnut stained desk and cabinet / armoire.
The desk has four drawers with a carved diamond pattern and four scroll legs with bronze...
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Petit Art Deco Mirrored Black Lacquered Vanity Dressing Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Petit Art Deco mirrored black lacquered vanity dressing table. The central mirror features two internal lights that illuminate by switch.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mirror, Lacquer
Art Deco Buffet Credenza Cabinet Walnut Black Marble, France, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Cabinet Art Deco, French, circa 1930.
Credenza buffet walnut and marble with chrome brass chopsticks.
Two doors and six drawers.
The buffet has been made in three parts. The top o...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Amazing Handmade Desk in Parchment, D by Michel Leo, Made in Italy
By Michel Leo
Located in Milan, IT
Amazing desk in parchment and by Michel Leo in Art Deco style.
Handmade. Made in Italy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Deco desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include R & Y Augousti, Carlo Colombo, Elie Saab, and Hommes Studio. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $770 and tops out at $200,000 while the average work can sell for $8,620.
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