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Art Deco Desk
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Art Deco Desk

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Poirot Art Deco
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Art Deco desk in sycamore. The original pale green leather top, with two shelves and a small cupboard behind. To the left two drawers and a cupboard with chrome handles. Raised on an ebonized base.

All our furniture is professionally waxed and polished and thoroughly restored where necessary. This desk with no areas of concern.

Overall height including the back plinth: 101.5cm

Working height: 76.5cm

Width: 113cm

Depth 38cm and 55cm

Seating area.

Height: 69.5cm

Width: 53cm

Date of Manufacture

Poirot Art Deco has dated this Art Deco Writing Desk to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76.5cm (30.12")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244441
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Description
Art Deco desk in sycamore. The original pale green leather top, with two shelves and a small cupboard behind. To the left two drawers and a cupboard with chrome handles. Raised on an ebonized base.

All our furniture is professionally waxed and polished and thoroughly restored where necessary. This desk with no areas of concern.

Overall height including the back plinth: 101.5cm

Working height: 76.5cm

Width: 113cm

Depth 38cm and 55cm

Seating area.

Height: 69.5cm

Width: 53cm

Date of Manufacture

Poirot Art Deco has dated this Art Deco Writing Desk to the 1930s.

Height
76.5cm (30.12")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244441
Poirot Art Deco
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An Art Deco light wood writing desk featuring a curved pedestal section, raised gallery back, chrome pull handles, and a dark plinth base.
Art Deco Desk
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An Art Deco light wood writing desk featuring a curved pedestal section, raised gallery back, chrome pull handles, and a dark plinth base.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSatinwood, Birch Veneer, Chrome, Painted Wood
  • ColourLight Brown
  • MotifsCurved pedestal, Raised gallery, Chrome pull handles, Plinth base
  • SizeH 76.5 cm (30 in) x W 113 cm (44 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

This 1930 Art Deco desk is fashioned from light brown sycamore with a birch veneer, complemented by a pale green leather writing top, chrome pull handles, and a dark painted ebonized plinth base. The form incorporates a raised gallery back, a curved pedestal section, two drawers, a small cupboard, and two open shelves. Standing 101.5 cm high including the back plinth, with a working height of 76.5 cm, a width of 113 cm, and depths of 55 cm and 38 cm, the piece offers a dedicated kneehole space measuring 69.5 cm in height and 53 cm in width. It functions as a workspace in a home study or living room.

FAQs

Art Deco desks from the 1930s are defined by geometric silhouettes, smooth curved edges, asymmetrical proportions, and the prominent use of rich wood veneers. Influenced by the Streamline Moderne movement, they often feature minimal applied ornament in favour of clean architectural lines and integrated storage solutions.

Cabinetmakers during the Art Deco era frequently utilised decorative timber veneers such as walnut, satinwood, maple, and birch over solid wood frames. These pieces were commonly fitted with polished chrome, nickel, or bakelite hardware, often set upon contrasting ebonised or dark-painted plinth bases.

Authentic period desks exhibit traditional cabinetmaking techniques such as hand-cut or machine dovetail drawer joints, solid wood drawer linings, and period-appropriate hardware. Look for natural surface oxidisation, genuine veneer wear, and construction methods consistent with early-to-mid 20th-century manufacturing.

An Art Deco desk functions effectively as a focal point in a contemporary home office or study when paired with simple modern task lighting and neutral wall tones. The warm wood tones complement modern ergonomic seating while adding architectural structure to the space.

Maintain the finish by regularly wiping surfaces with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Apply a high-quality clear beeswax polish thin layer annually, and keep the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent wood movement and veneer lifting.
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