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Antique 19th Century Unusual Desk In Mahogany ( REF AF-3571 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This antique 19th-century mahogany desk boasts a very rare and unusual design, making it a truly
Category

Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Unusual Desk In Mahogany ( REF AF-3571 )
Antique 19th Century Unusual Desk In Mahogany ( REF AF-3571 )

Antique 19th Century Unusual Desk In Mahogany ( REF AF-3571 )

H 99.5 in W 99 in D 61.5 in
Attributed to Audoux Minet, Rattan Desk with Drawers, French, Circa 1970
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual desk with drawers is made of bamboo, wood and rattan. This is a work attributed to
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Attributed to Audoux Minet, Rattan Desk with Drawers, French, Circa 1970
Attributed to Audoux Minet, Rattan Desk with Drawers, French, Circa 1970

Attributed to Audoux Minet, Rattan Desk with Drawers, French, Circa 1970

H 29.14 in W 43.31 in D 24.81 in
Hardwood Carlton House Desk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual desk made from oriental timber to an English design. The shaped top has the typical
Category

Antique 1840s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Hardwood Carlton House Desk
Hardwood Carlton House Desk

Hardwood Carlton House Desk

H 35 in W 27 in D 44 in
No. 804 Rolltop Desk
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and unusual desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini. By pulling the desk top out you
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

No. 804 Rolltop Desk
No. 804 Rolltop Desk

No. 804 Rolltop Desk

H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 25.6 in
Magnificent Rare Kidney Shaped Vladimir Kagan Burl Desk Credenza Mid-Century
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Vladimir Kagan Burl and Lucite kidney shaped desk credenza. Very few of these unusual
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lucite, Burl

Magnificent Rare Kidney Shaped Vladimir Kagan Burl Desk Credenza Mid-Century
Magnificent Rare Kidney Shaped Vladimir Kagan Burl Desk Credenza Mid-Century

Magnificent Rare Kidney Shaped Vladimir Kagan Burl Desk Credenza Mid-Century

H 29.5 in W 98 in D 40 in
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
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Nickel

Narrow modular/ reversible/ Minimalist Desk in Two Tone Wood and Nickel
Narrow modular/ reversible/ Minimalist Desk in Two Tone Wood and Nickel

Narrow modular/ reversible/ Minimalist Desk in Two Tone Wood and Nickel

H 30 in W 71 in D 17.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1960s
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare and unusual desk model N°804 designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini. Pulling out the desk
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Ash

Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1960s

H 31.11 in W 39.38 in D 25.6 in
Antique French Pedestal Desk Walnut 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
French burr walnut pedestal desk This unusual desk has an arrangement of 9 drawers with brass swan
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Antique 1880s Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Pedestal Desk Walnut 1880
Antique French Pedestal Desk Walnut 1880

Antique French Pedestal Desk Walnut 1880

H 31 in W 58 in D 34 in
1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Stylize your room with this impressive writing desk. This unusual desk takes its inspiration from
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk
1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk

1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk

H 29.5 in W 60 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Wooden 'Root' Bowl
Located in London, GB
A curious natural wooden 'root' bowl. France, c1970s. Unusual desk top or shelf curio
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Wooden 'Root' Bowl
Mid-Century Wooden 'Root' Bowl

Mid-Century Wooden 'Root' Bowl

H 3.94 in Dm 3.94 in
Narrow Minimalist Desk in two tone burl and walnut w/Nickel bronze tubular legs
Located in New York City, NY
French Art Deco slim and streamline unusual desk in two tone wood with side storage compartment
Category

Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Nickel

Narrow Minimalist Desk in two tone burl and walnut w/Nickel bronze tubular legs
Narrow Minimalist Desk in two tone burl and walnut w/Nickel bronze tubular legs

Narrow Minimalist Desk in two tone burl and walnut w/Nickel bronze tubular legs

H 30.5 in W 53.38 in D 17.38 in
Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk From The 19 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
unusual Desk of very good quality and with beautiful proportions and small model The height below the
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk From The 19 ° Century
Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk From The 19 ° Century

Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk From The 19 ° Century

H 31.11 in W 48.04 in D 25.99 in
Louis XV Desk "Bureau De Pente" , Yellow Birch, 18Th Century.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
has the original natural color.. This is a quite unusual desk as it can float in a room versus staying
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Desks

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Desk "Bureau De Pente" , Yellow Birch, 18Th Century.
Louis XV Desk "Bureau De Pente" , Yellow Birch, 18Th Century.

Louis XV Desk "Bureau De Pente" , Yellow Birch, 18Th Century.

H 49.5 in W 56 in D 22.5 in
Patinated Bronze Figural Thermometer of a Medieval Youth and His Hound
Located in London, GB
this is an unusual desk thermometer with a hunting theme. Set on an oval base the standing figure of a
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Antique 1880s English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Patinated Bronze Figural Thermometer of a Medieval Youth and His Hound
Patinated Bronze Figural Thermometer of a Medieval Youth and His Hound

Patinated Bronze Figural Thermometer of a Medieval Youth and His Hound

H 7 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in
Unusual Antique George III Quality Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique George III quality mahogany writing desk having a quality mahogany lift up writing
Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Unusual Antique George III Quality Mahogany Writing Desk
Unusual Antique George III Quality Mahogany Writing Desk

Unusual Antique George III Quality Mahogany Writing Desk

H 35.04 in W 27.17 in D 27.17 in
Unusual Antique American Sheraton Clerk's Desk with Gallery
Located in Morristown, NJ
An unusual 19th c., American Sheraton Clerk's Desk. A shaped gallery with a larger rectangular
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Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Unusual Antique American Sheraton Clerk's Desk with Gallery
Unusual Antique American Sheraton Clerk's Desk with Gallery

Unusual Antique American Sheraton Clerk's Desk with Gallery

H 41.5 in W 49 in D 28.5 in
Unusual Modernist Childs Desk Attributed to Friso Kramer
By Friso Kramer, Jean Prouvé
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual modernist Childs desk attributed to Friso Kramer, amazing design reminescent of French
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Unusual Modernist Childs Desk Attributed to Friso Kramer
Unusual Modernist Childs Desk Attributed to Friso Kramer

Unusual Modernist Childs Desk Attributed to Friso Kramer

H 30 in W 25 in D 33 in
Fine and Unusual Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine and unusual Edwardian mahogany ladies leather top desk, with gorgeously rich patination and
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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine and Unusual Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Desk
Fine and Unusual Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Desk

Fine and Unusual Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Desk

H 36.5 in W 33.25 in D 19.75 in
Unusual Antique George lII Mahogany and Oak Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique George lII mahogany and oak desk having a quality mahogany writing fall opening to
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Antique 18th Century European George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Unusual Antique George lII Mahogany and Oak Desk
Unusual Antique George lII Mahogany and Oak Desk

Unusual Antique George lII Mahogany and Oak Desk

H 36.03 in W 37.8 in D 21.46 in
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany kneehole architects desk having a quality
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk

H 34.45 in W 54.53 in D 26.78 in
Napoleon III Writing Desk with Unusual Marble Top, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Napoleon III period writing desk in mahogany, with gilt-bronze mounts and brass banding, the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Napoleon III Writing Desk with Unusual Marble Top, circa 1870
Napoleon III Writing Desk with Unusual Marble Top, circa 1870

Napoleon III Writing Desk with Unusual Marble Top, circa 1870

H 29.25 in W 44.25 in D 26.25 in
Unusual Transition Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Double Sided Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
Unusual Transition style marquetry and gilt bronze double sided writing desk French, early 20th
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Unusual Transition Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Double Sided Writing Desk
Unusual Transition Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Double Sided Writing Desk

Unusual Transition Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Double Sided Writing Desk

H 38.59 in W 51.19 in D 37.01 in
Rare and Unusual Regency Period Metamorphic Leather top Desk and Games Table
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare and Unusual Regency Period Metamorphic Leather Top Architects Desk and Games Table made of
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Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rare and Unusual Regency Period Metamorphic Leather top Desk and Games Table
Rare and Unusual Regency Period Metamorphic Leather top Desk and Games Table

Rare and Unusual Regency Period Metamorphic Leather top Desk and Games Table

H 28 in W 42.75 in D 25 in
Circa 18th century English unusual size painted kneehole desk or side table
Located in London, GB
A charming diminutively sized English kneehole desk. It was not originally made for a child but
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Circa 18th century English unusual size painted kneehole desk or side table
Circa 18th century English unusual size painted kneehole desk or side table

Circa 18th century English unusual size painted kneehole desk or side table

H 28.35 in W 26.38 in D 18.51 in
Austrian 1870 Egyptian Revival Sphinx Paper Weight In .800 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
A Sphynx paper-weight made in Austria. An unusual desk paper-weight, created in Vienna Austria
Category

Antique 1870s Austrian Egyptian Revival Paperweights

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Austrian 1870 Egyptian Revival Sphinx Paper Weight In .800 Sterling Silver
Austrian 1870 Egyptian Revival Sphinx Paper Weight In .800 Sterling Silver

Austrian 1870 Egyptian Revival Sphinx Paper Weight In .800 Sterling Silver

H 1.06 in W 1.81 in D 0.87 in
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian quality mahogany brass inlaid desk clock by Dent London having a quality
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Other

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Clock
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Clock

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Clock

H 8.67 in W 5.52 in D 4.53 in
Late 19th Century Unusual Aesthetic Movement Painted Clerks Desk
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Just the most wonderful little painted compact desk and bank of drawers, the half-hinged top
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Desks

Materials

Pine

Late 19th Century Unusual Aesthetic Movement Painted Clerks Desk
Late 19th Century Unusual Aesthetic Movement Painted Clerks Desk

Late 19th Century Unusual Aesthetic Movement Painted Clerks Desk

H 37.21 in W 22.84 in D 18.9 in
Unusual Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Double Secretaire Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique George III quality figured mahogany double secretaire desk having a figured
Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Desks

Materials

Other

Unusual Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Double Secretaire Desk
Unusual Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Double Secretaire Desk

Unusual Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Double Secretaire Desk

H 48.04 in W 49.22 in D 19.49 in
Unusual Early 19th Century Biedermeier Library Desk, German or Austrian
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
inset green leather top, a writing-slide to each end; the feet with castors. A desk of unusual desing
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks

Materials

Fruitwood, Satinwood

Unusual Early 19th Century Biedermeier Library Desk, German or Austrian
Unusual Early 19th Century Biedermeier Library Desk, German or Austrian

Unusual Early 19th Century Biedermeier Library Desk, German or Austrian

H 31.5 in W 51.97 in D 26.78 in
Unusual Antique Victorian Ornate Brass Desk Clock by Seth Thomas
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian ornate brass desk clock by Seth Thomas in the shape of a house with a
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Unusual Antique Victorian Ornate Brass Desk Clock by Seth Thomas
Unusual Antique Victorian Ornate Brass Desk Clock by Seth Thomas

Unusual Antique Victorian Ornate Brass Desk Clock by Seth Thomas

H 6.7 in W 4.34 in D 3.75 in
Fine and Unusual American Modern Dark Walnut Desk, Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Dark Walnut kneehold Desk with sides having a small drawer over a large drawer
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Fine and Unusual American Modern Dark Walnut Desk, Edward Wormley
Fine and Unusual American Modern Dark Walnut Desk, Edward Wormley

Fine and Unusual American Modern Dark Walnut Desk, Edward Wormley

Midcentury Desk Sculpture of Dice in Bronze, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small unusual desk sculpture with removable bronze dice. Despite its small size its very heavy. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Desk Sculpture of Dice in Bronze, 1950s
Midcentury Desk Sculpture of Dice in Bronze, 1950s

Midcentury Desk Sculpture of Dice in Bronze, 1950s

H 5.91 in Dm 2.56 in
Unusual American Modern Bamboo, Leather, and Chrome Banded Desk, Ernest Masi
Located in Queens, NY
Unusual American Modern Bamboo, Leather, and Chrome Banded Desk, Ernest Masi
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather

Unusual American Modern Bamboo, Leather, and Chrome Banded Desk, Ernest Masi

Unusual American Modern Bamboo, Leather, and Chrome Banded Desk, Ernest Masi

H 30 in W 62 in D 27 in
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Ebonised and Burr Walnut Inlaid Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality ebonised and burr walnut inlaid writing desk having an attractive
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Ebonised and Burr Walnut Inlaid Writing Desk
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Ebonised and Burr Walnut Inlaid Writing Desk

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Ebonised and Burr Walnut Inlaid Writing Desk

H 40.95 in W 22.84 in D 16.15 in
Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn582A Excellent and very unusual William IV sewing table in rosewood, having 3 dummy drawers to
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table
Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table

Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table

H 29.13 in W 20.08 in D 51 in
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Brass Inkwell
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality brass inkwell having a quality antique Victorian brass inkwell of
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Brass Inkwell
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Brass Inkwell

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Brass Inkwell

H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Desk Set of American Interest
Located in London, GB
Austrian cold-painted bronze desk set of American interest. Austrian, c. 1910 Letter holder
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Native American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bronze

Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Desk Set of American Interest
Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Desk Set of American Interest

Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Desk Set of American Interest

H 5.71 in W 6.5 in D 3.55 in
Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very unusual antique early Victorian architects desk. This was made in England, and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Antique Victorian Architects Desk

Antique Victorian Architects Desk

H 32 in W 44 in D 20 in
Modernist metal Bauhaus desk lamp, 1960s
Located in Zaandam, NL
An absolute rare and unusual desk lamp with perforated shade, rivets in metal. There are some
Category

Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Modernist metal Bauhaus desk lamp, 1960s
Modernist metal Bauhaus desk lamp, 1960s

Modernist metal Bauhaus desk lamp, 1960s

H 20.87 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
Mid-Century L-Shape Desk
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual office desk with storage cabinet space. Paul McCobb style maple wood, cone legs and grass
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century L-Shape Desk
Mid-Century L-Shape Desk

Mid-Century L-Shape Desk

H 29.25 in W 60 in D 36 in
Unusual antique Victorian quality burr walnut writing box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality burr walnut writing box having a quality burr walnut writing box
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

Unusual antique Victorian quality burr walnut writing box
Unusual antique Victorian quality burr walnut writing box

Unusual antique Victorian quality burr walnut writing box

H 9.26 in W 14.57 in D 10.63 in
French 1940s Leather Top Mahogany Desk
Located in Buchanan, NY
Unusual and handsome mahogany French desk from the 1940s-1950s with a distressed leather top. There
Category

Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French 1940s Leather Top Mahogany Desk
French 1940s Leather Top Mahogany Desk

French 1940s Leather Top Mahogany Desk

H 31.5 in W 64.5 in D 36.5 in
Unusual Carved Walnut Wood Inkwell from France, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved from walnut in France, circa 1880, this unusual inkwell features foliate and floral
Category

Antique 1880s French Inkwells

Materials

Walnut

Unusual Carved Walnut Wood Inkwell from France, Circa 1880
Unusual Carved Walnut Wood Inkwell from France, Circa 1880

Unusual Carved Walnut Wood Inkwell from France, Circa 1880

H 3.25 in W 10.375 in D 7.75 in
Unusual Unger Brothers Sterling Jester Letter Opener
By Unger Brothers
Located in Riverdale, NY
Rare and Unusual Unger Brothers Jester Sterling Letter Opener from the 1900's. Wonderful detailing
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unusual Unger Brothers Sterling Jester Letter Opener
Unusual Unger Brothers Sterling Jester Letter Opener

Unusual Unger Brothers Sterling Jester Letter Opener

H 9.5 in W 1.85 in D 1.25 in
19th century tall pine lecture writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century tall pine lecture writing desk circa 1870. Unusual standing desk which would have
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

19th century tall pine lecture writing desk
19th century tall pine lecture writing desk

19th century tall pine lecture writing desk

H 39.5 in W 23 in D 18 in
Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual amboyna Napoleon III secretaire desk by Diehl, the rectangular top above a single long
Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Amboyna

Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl
Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl

Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl

H 34 in W 61 in D 25.75 in
Grand Scale 18th Century Walnut Italian Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A grand scale 18th Century walnut Italian desk. Very unusual design with wonderful quality walnut
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Grand Scale 18th Century Walnut Italian Desk
Grand Scale 18th Century Walnut Italian Desk

Grand Scale 18th Century Walnut Italian Desk

H 40.36 in W 63.39 in D 36.23 in
Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890
Located in Brussels, BE
A cut crystal inkwell inserted in a massive architectural beige marble base. Probably Italy around 1890.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Crystal, Bronze

Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890
Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890

Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890

H 8.27 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann Corner Desk in White Polyurethane
By Wilhelm Werndl, Ernest Igl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
using plastic, Hofmann was able to create a desk with unusual organic shapes and rounded corners
Category

Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plastic

Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann Corner Desk in White Polyurethane
Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann Corner Desk in White Polyurethane

Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann Corner Desk in White Polyurethane

H 28.75 in W 111.42 in D 30.71 in
Unusual Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique burr walnut marquetry inlaid bureau having a quality burr walnut rectangular top
Category

Vintage 1920s English Desks

Materials

Walnut

Unusual Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Bureau
Unusual Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Bureau

Unusual Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Bureau

H 35.24 in W 20.08 in D 14.18 in
Continental Very Unusual Gilt Metal Rheinstone Set Globe Shaped Inwell
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Very unusual antique continental gilt metal pedestal Rheinstone set globe shaped inkwell dating
Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Continental Very Unusual Gilt Metal Rheinstone Set Globe Shaped Inwell
Continental Very Unusual Gilt Metal Rheinstone Set Globe Shaped Inwell

Continental Very Unusual Gilt Metal Rheinstone Set Globe Shaped Inwell

H 5.42 in Dm 2.47 in
Mario Oreglia Mid-Century Wood and Glass Desk (Attr.)
Located in Milano, IT
1950s. The desk is very unusual in shape, creating a very striking playful effect. The legs supporting
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mario Oreglia Mid-Century Wood and Glass Desk (Attr.)
Mario Oreglia Mid-Century Wood and Glass Desk (Attr.)

Mario Oreglia Mid-Century Wood and Glass Desk (Attr.)

H 31.5 in W 41.34 in D 20.08 in
Eye Catching Black Laquer & Reddish Faux Tortoise Brass Inlaid Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous and unusual writing desk having an eye pleasing mix of black laquer with reddish faux
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Eye Catching Black Laquer & Reddish Faux Tortoise Brass Inlaid Desk
Eye Catching Black Laquer & Reddish Faux Tortoise Brass Inlaid Desk

Eye Catching Black Laquer & Reddish Faux Tortoise Brass Inlaid Desk

H 30.5 in W 39 in D 21 in
Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann 'Jet' Corner Desk in Brown & Orange Polyurethane
By Ernest Igl, Wilhelm Werndl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
using plastic, Hofmann was able to create a desk with unusual organic shapes and rounded corners
Category

Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plastic

Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann 'Jet' Corner Desk in Brown & Orange Polyurethane
Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann 'Jet' Corner Desk in Brown & Orange Polyurethane

Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann 'Jet' Corner Desk in Brown & Orange Polyurethane

H 28.75 in W 94.49 in D 32.29 in
Art Deco / Machine Age eXEcutive Desk, Chrysler Presentation attr, Kem Weber
By Kem Weber
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very unusual Art Deco / Machine AGE dESK, Retains original metal badge/plaque which reads
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Art Deco / Machine Age eXEcutive Desk, Chrysler Presentation attr, Kem Weber
Art Deco / Machine Age eXEcutive Desk, Chrysler Presentation attr, Kem Weber

Art Deco / Machine Age eXEcutive Desk, Chrysler Presentation attr, Kem Weber

H 30 in W 60 in D 34 in
Antique Rare Jacobean Style Tapestry Covered Desk on Barley Twist Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Unusual and magnificent trunk shaped desk covered in gorgeous rich tapestry needlepoint and brass
Category

Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Tapestry, Oak

Antique Rare Jacobean Style Tapestry Covered Desk on Barley Twist Base
Antique Rare Jacobean Style Tapestry Covered Desk on Barley Twist Base

Antique Rare Jacobean Style Tapestry Covered Desk on Barley Twist Base

H 53 in W 35 in D 20 in
Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl 'Directors' Writing Desk in White Polyurethane
By Ernest Igl, Wilhelm Werndl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
flat, hard surface. By using plastic, Hofmann was able to create a desk with unusual organic shapes and
Category

Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plastic

Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl 'Directors' Writing Desk in White Polyurethane
Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl 'Directors' Writing Desk in White Polyurethane

Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl 'Directors' Writing Desk in White Polyurethane

H 32.29 in W 71.07 in D 31.11 in
Post War 1953 Very Unusual Trencher Art Bookends In Bronze And Aluminum
Located in Miami, FL
Bookends with 1953 US Navy AER-53 Dummy Artillery Rounds Elusive and historical pair of bookends, created during the post WWII period and the Korean war, back in the 1953-1955. They...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze, Aluminum

Post War 1953 Very Unusual Trencher Art Bookends In Bronze And Aluminum
Post War 1953 Very Unusual Trencher Art Bookends In Bronze And Aluminum

Post War 1953 Very Unusual Trencher Art Bookends In Bronze And Aluminum

H 7.75 in W 5.08 in D 4.75 in
1960's Mid Century Modern Copper Clad Writing Desk with Matching Chair
Located in Opa Locka, FL
and unusual writing desk. Room focal point. 7 drawers. Chair with black vinyl textile.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

1960's Mid Century Modern Copper Clad Writing Desk with Matching Chair
1960's Mid Century Modern Copper Clad Writing Desk with Matching Chair

1960's Mid Century Modern Copper Clad Writing Desk with Matching Chair

H 30.5 in W 24 in D 72 in
Vintage Writing Desk, English, Steel, Victorian Pine, Shop Retail, Display Table
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
. This is an unusual and appealing vintage writing desk, ideal for those with unusual tastes or
Category

Late 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Writing Desk, English, Steel, Victorian Pine, Shop Retail, Display Table
Vintage Writing Desk, English, Steel, Victorian Pine, Shop Retail, Display Table

Vintage Writing Desk, English, Steel, Victorian Pine, Shop Retail, Display Table

H 33.08 in W 70.67 in D 35.24 in
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Unusual Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic unusual desk available at 1stDibs. Each unusual desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer unusual desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An unusual desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Victorian or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made unusual desk over the years, but those crafted by Hynek Gottwald, Chapman Manufacturing Company and Daisy Line are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Unusual Desk?

The average selling price for an unusual desk at 1stDibs is $3,233, while they’re typically $370 on the low end and $54,632 for the highest priced.