Art Deco Desks
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
Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Art Deco era desk by French Modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Black iron 'A' frame with 4 angled iron legs. Solid oak table top wrapped in black leather with brass studs p...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Machine Age International Style Chrome & Black Desk Attr Gilbert Rohde
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Art Deco, Machine Age, Streamline Modern, Art Moderne, International style, Bauhaus desk or vanity in chrome, black painted wood with red faux leather insert possibly Fabrik...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Writing Desk Art Deco, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An impactful Art Deco writing desk with walnut and chromed cast iron detailed base with three large drawers and side extensive platforms.
Ideal for a design oriented space.
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20th Century French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Exotic Wood Inlay Desk by Andrew Szoeke
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Pallisander wood desk with exotic wood inlays. Desk features four pull-out drawers, one shelf and keyed locking. Back is also finished with the same figural inlay. Origin...
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20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks
Materials
Cherry, Sycamore, Walnut
Art Deco Desk, Black Lacquer, Chrome, Mahogany, France, 1950s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large Art Deco desk in black lacquer with chrome details from France, 1950s.
High quality restoration with black high gloss polished piano lacquer on mahogany body. Standing on a bea...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Chrome
1940s French Oak Desk attribute to Rene Drouet
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful French 1940s desk in oak with pull out extendable side leaves and double sided lockable centre drawer, supported on top and tailed U-shaped legs, finished with brushed ni...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material, Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Art Deco
Year 1920
Material: carved wood
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It i...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood
Art Deco / Neoclassical Revival Walnut Desk, France, circa 1940
By Jean Pascaud
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Elegant desk / writing table / secretaire in walnut, divided into 2 parts:
- office part with 5 drawers including 1 with lock
Dimensions : height 75 cm, width 111 cm, depth 65 cm
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Modernist Partners Desk, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly stylish 1930s Partners desk. The base wood is Mahogany and veneered in a Bombay Walnut veneers which has a ...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Desks
Materials
Chrome
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
Materials
Satinwood
Art Deco Ambassador Desk Designed by De Coene Frères
Located in New York, NY
A fine Art Deco Ambassador desk Designed by De Coene Frères.
A partner desk with bowed front and back Black lacquer with
nickeled bronze details, pull...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco Desks in Wood, 1930, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco
Year: 1930
Material: wood
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Desk, Rosewood Veneer and Nickel, France, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Art Deco Desk, Rosewood Veneer, Nickel, France circa 1930
Beautiful straight Art Deco design with slightly curved top. East Indian rosewood veneered, high gloss lacquered and polish...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Big Desk Art Deco in Wood and Parchment, with 3 Drawers, 1930, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco
Year: 1930
Material: wood and parchment leather
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
Monumental Custom Horsehair Desk by Peter Marino, 20th Century USA
By Peter Marino
Located in Hamburg, PA
An important monumental Executive Desk from the beauty mogul, Sydell Miller, Palm Beach home and collection. Most of the fine art and avant-garde furniture and sculpture was original...
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20th Century American Art Deco Desks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Desk Style Art Deco in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco
Year: 1940
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an icon of distinct...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Black Enamel Tubular Framed 2 Drawer Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Art Deco Black Enamel Covered Metal Chrome Tubular Framed 2 Drawer Desk
This Vintage Art Deco desk features a striking black enamel finish complemented by a sleek chrome tub...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Desks
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
Desk Art Deco in Wood, 1930, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco
Year: 1930
Material: wood
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an i...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Bar J.Langer
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco bar Szczepan Lojek, Julian Pietrzyk from Poland Krakow, from 1910-1920.
Category
1910s Polish Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Palisander
French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk
Year 1920
French
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. It has a large work surface.
The quality of the furniture make it unique. It is an icon of distinction.
...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood, Bone
Art Deco Desk with the Leather Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco desk with the green leather top. Oak base and veneer, brass hardware. Desk can be dismantle for easy transport.
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood, Leather
French Large Art Deco Table Oak, Dudouyt, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Art Deco dining table. The table features stunning oak sanded wood grain with a stunning patina. The top is encrusted with a marquetry of diamonds. It rests on tall and Brutal...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
Circa 1930's Waring & Gillow Ltd Lancaster Oak Desk on Bun Legs & Seven Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this beautiful Waring & Gillow circa 1930's oak desk, dressing table on bun feet.
Made by one of the greatest furniture makers in British Histor...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
Superb Parchment Covered Desk by Primavera, Art Deco, France, 1930's
By Primavera
Located in Paris, FR
Superb Art Deco desk/secretaire by Primavera. It is made of a beech wood structure, all faces entirely covered with leather (parchment). All angles are reinforced with chromed metal....
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Chrome
Small Art Deco Desk
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco small desk. Amboyna with inlaid details,
red bakelite and brass pulls. Desk features four drawers
a storage cabinet and an additional storage area underneath a lift u...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Brass
Elegant Macassar Art Deco Desk, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant Macassar Art Deco desk, circa 1930.
Bronze handles.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Macassar
Jean Pascaud Student Desk in oak 1930 - Sued top
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Encino, CA
Jean Pascaud (1903-1996)
Jean PASCAUD Oak Student Desk, France 1930
Original oak student desk from the Cite Universitaire of Paris with two drawers.
Measurements:
H 29"1/2 x W 43"1/4...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak, Suede
Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Art Deco Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
Bird's-eye maple and walnut Art Deco desk with nine drawers.
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1930s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Birdseye Maple
France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material: Carved Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Style: Art Deco
Year 1920
Material: carved wood
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It i...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood
Desk Style Art Deco in Wood and Polyurethanic Lacquer, French 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk Style Art Deco in wood and polyurethanic lacquer, French 1930
Desk 1930s
Country: France
Materials: wood
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
It is an elegant and sophisticated desk...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood
France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Art Deco
Year 1920
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer.
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it un...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood
Fine French Art Deco Palisander Desk and Chair by Robert Bloch
By Athelia by Robert Bloch
Located in Long Island City, NY
Robert Bloch for Studio Athelia - A fine French Art Deco rosewood secretary desk with a flip top, four drawers, refined chrome hardware (the top can be ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Chrome
Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It was exhibited at Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)"
Desk
Year 1920
French
Wood and chrome
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
It is an elegant and sophisticated ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Bar .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco bar Szczepan Lojek, Julian Pietrzyk from Poland Krakow, from 1910-1920.
Category
1910s Polish Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Palisander
Art Deco Freestanding Oak Walnut Brass Desk Chest Attributed Josef Frank, 1927
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco freestanding vintage commodes, chest or desk from oak, walnut and brass attributed to Josef Frank circa 1927 Vienna.
An extraordinary chest, commodes or desk attributed to Josef Frank circa 1927 Vienna from oak and walnut inlays with maples at the top.
With four ( 4 ) beautiful brass handles, very similar handles by Josef Frank for Theodor Kalmar...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Brass
René Prou, Art Deco Desk in Lacquered Wood, circa 1940-1950
By René Prou
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
René Prou, Art Deco desk in lacquered wood, circa 1940-1950
patina to review.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Art Deco Bar Trolley in Style of Jacques Adnet with Original Mirror France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
Art Deco bar trolley in style of Jacques Adnet
Real wood veneer
Handles and wheels in copper
To open on one side with double doors
Tabletop with old mirror (blind spots)
New m...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Copper
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
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Leather Desk, Light Grey
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Art Deco style shagreen embossed leather desk in a light grey. With gilded highlight trim, three frieze drawers with modern round pulls, and raised on square tapered legs.
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Desks
Materials
Leather
Medium Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Medium Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
A very neat Front of House Reception Greeter, the front of the desk has a sh...
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Early 1900s Antique Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
French Art Deco Writing Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Charming French Art Deco ladies writing desk.
This desk is covered with walnut veneer that is in a palisander colour.
It has three ches...
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20th Century French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Brass
Desk Art Deco, 1940, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco
Year: 1940
Material: Wood and bronze
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it uni...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Bronze
Demilune French Art Deco Cerused Oak and Nickeled Bronze Mounted Desk
Located in New York City, NY
A French modern cerused oak demilune desk with nickeled bronze linear hardware details decorating three sides, raised on inset plinth. Architectural and streamline, this kneehole des...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Early French Art Deco Desk in Nutwood, circa 1925
Located in Ulm, DE
Small desk with fluting
Walnut, shellac hand polished
Early Art Deco, France around 1925
Dimensions:
Width: 90 cm
height: 72 cm
Depth: 55 cm.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Nutwood
Fine French Blackened Wood Desk with an Off White Lacquered Top with Inlays
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French blackened wood desk with 3 drawers, an off white & black lacquered top with metal Inlays, and bronze handles and wheels.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Desk in Wood, 1920, Sign: Made in France 7382
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk
Sign: Made in France 7382
Year: 1920
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an icon ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Bronze
Lovely Burr Yew Wood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk with Complete Ornate Timber Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Burr Yew wood twin pedestal partner desk with natural wood top
A very good looking, nicely proportioned desk, I don't come a...
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20th Century English Art Deco Desks
Materials
Yew
Art Deco Mahogany Desk and Chair by Rene Herbst
By René Herbst
Located in New York, NY
Rene Herbst mahogany desk with rectangular top and integrated shelves and bent shelf stretcher base. Two drawers with chrome pulls.
Chair mahogany armchair with rectangular padded b...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Jean Pascaud Student Desk in wood 1930 - Wooden top
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Encino, CA
Jean Pascaud (1903-1996)
Jean PASCAUD Oak Student Desk, France 1930
Original oak student desk from the Cite Universitaire of Paris with two drawers.
Measurements:
H: 29″1/2 x W: 43″1...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
Donald Deskey Style Art Deco Skyscraper Design Secretary Wall Cabinet or Desk
Located in Westport, CT
In the style of Donald Deskey, Art Deco skyscraper design, cabinet/secretary desk, with draw compartments and desk, book shelf compartment. Functional dark mahogany wood, with nickel...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desks
Materials
Nickel
Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Free shipping in florida" It was exhibited at Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)"
Desk
Year 1940
French
Wood and chrome
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
It is an ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Chrome
Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1930 " Free Shipping in Florida "
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Free shipping in florida" It was exhibited at Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)"
Desk
Year 1930
French
Wood and chrome
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
It is an ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood
Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French
Year: 1920
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an icon of distinction.
You want to liv...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Solid Oak Single Drawer Sculpted Curves Two-Tier Desk / Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid oak desk with sculpted curves and a two-tier work top. This desk is art deco era, dated circa 1930's-1940's. The piece has been refinished and shows very well. A single dovetail drawer on the front. Could be used as a small sideboard or entry way console.
Desk dimensions...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
French Furniture Art Deco, 1930 with Drawers
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco Desk
Year 1930
French
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. It has a large work surface.
The quality of the furniture make it unique. ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood
Giorgio Collection Absolute Presidential Desk Glossy Japanese Tamo Wood
Located in New York, NY
Desk in moka japanese tamos burl veneer in high gloss polyester with 5 full extension drawers with bottom velvet inside and 1 file drawer on each side. Lock on the first right facing...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Desks
Materials
Polyester, Ash
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
Materials
Metal
Desk, 1950, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco
Year: 1940
Material: Wood and bronze
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique....
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks
Materials
Bronze
Antique, New and Vintage Art Deco Desks
Antique, new and vintage Art Deco desks bear the hallmarks of the popular movement that originated in France and influenced architecture as well as the design of everyday objects, from furniture to cars. The term Art Deco gets its name from a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925.
Furniture makers who worked in the Art Deco style were reacting to — and were inspired by — Art Nouveau. They preferred simple lines and rich, dark woods. Art Deco furniture designs were modern and frequently embellished with bold ornamental elements made from modern metals. Defined by dazzling geometric shapes and intricate details, Art Deco–style desks can add character and class to any office and can be found in a variety of shapes and materials.
On 1stDibs, shop an ever-expanding selection of original antique Art Deco desks and roll-top desks from designers and brands such as Gilbert Rohde, Casa Botelho, Koket and Venfield.