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Bring a spectacular touch of vintage glamour to your workspace with this iconic 1970s Hollywood Regency elephant writing desk, executed …
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Bring a spectacular touch of vintage glamour to your workspace with this iconic 1970s Hollywood Regency elephant writing desk, executed in the distinctive style of Gampel-Stoll and Maitland-Smith. Highly sought-after by interior designers, this statement piece features four monumental, beautifully detailed elephant head support pillars at the corners. The stylized elephant trunks gracefully curve down toward the lower floor stretchers, combining whimsical animal motifs with grand architectural geometry.
The crown jewel of this desk is its dark, striking tessellated black granite top. The intricate stone tiles are meticulously laid out in a marquetry design, accented by a subtle, scalloped "tassel" border that effortlessly softens the bold lines of the desk. Featuring a sleek, integrated center drawer for writing supplies, the piece is finished in a versatile, lightly antiqued off-white bisque tone. This sculptural masterpiece serves as both functional office furniture and fine art—perfectly anchoring a maximalist study, a Palm Beach-style bedroom, or an eclectic living space.
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gampel stoll desk, elephant desk, hollywood regency desk, black granite desk, tessellated granite table, vintage writing table, gampel stoll furniture, 1970s office desk, palm beach regency, maximalist desk, sculptural elephant table, tassel edge desk, marquetry stone top, animal motif furniture, eclectic workspace
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- Dimensions
- 60ʺW × 32ʺD × 30.25ʺH
- Table Shape
- Half Round
- Table Knee Clearance
- 27.0 in
- Styled After
- Gampel-Stoll
- Period
- 1970s
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Granite
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Alabaster
- Condition Notes
- Structurally solid, heavy, and completely stable. The dark, tessellated black granite top is in beautiful condition with no missing stone … moreStructurally solid, heavy, and completely stable. The dark, tessellated black granite top is in beautiful condition with no missing stone tiles, major chips, or deep cracks. The painted lacquer finish on the base exhibits light, authentic patina and minor cosmetic surface scuffs consistent with its vintage age and careful historical use. Please note: There is a minor vintage imperfection/bluntness on the tip of one elephant tusk, as clearly documented in the final detail photographs. This does not impact the structural integrity of the pillar. The drawer glides smoothly. less
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