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Constantine Oak and Metal Writing Desk, Bronze Age Collection by Mark Zeff
By Mark Zeff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Constantine writing desk from Blackbarn bronze age collection by Mark Zeff, oak stand with metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
20th Century Grey Italian Brutalist Galvanized Metal Writing Desk, Office Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A silver-grey, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Brutalist writing, office desk made of hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Metal
$18,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Writing Desk 1960s Mahogany Veneered Enameled Metal
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with double column side drawers in enamelled metal and mahogany veneered wood with Formica
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Small Wooden Writing Desk with Metal Structure, Italy, 1960s
Located in Madrid, ES
Small writing desk of wood and metal, Formica table top. Front of the two drawers painted in black
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Restoration Hardware Vaughn Metal Reclaimed Storage Writing Desk
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
Restoration Hardware Vaughn Metal & Reclaimed Wood Storage Writing Desk
The Restoration Hardware
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Jim Writing Desk
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
This is a modern writing desk with a sophisticated and minimalist design. It features a sleek
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$9,634 / item
Vienna Secessionist Bronzed Metal Writing Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic bronzed metal petite writing table or desk made in the Vienna Secessionist period of
Category
20th Century European Vienna Secession Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Iridescent White Metal Hyppolite Writing Desk Natural Oak by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Iridescent White Metal Hyppolite Writing Desk Natural Oak by HARTO
Dimensions: W 120 x D 56 x H 83
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Slate Grey Metal Hyppolite Writing Desk Natural Walnut by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Slate Grey Metal Hyppolite Writing Desk Natural Walnut by HARTO
Dimensions: W 120 x D 56 x H 83 cm
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Raily Dark Writing Desk
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
This sophisticated writing desk will transform simple office tasks into a luxurious occasion with
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$7,295 / item
Vintage Industrial Adjustable Height Metal School Writing Desk With Laminate Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Industrial Modern Adjustable Height Metal School Writing Desk With Laminate Top. Item features
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Boulle Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Well-proportioned French black lacquer and Boulle writing desk with metal gallery raised back
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Tortoise Shell
$9,750
Oval Coffee Table with Dark Marble Base
Smoky Glass Top by Antonio De Marco
Located in Geneve, CH
Opus Mod 3 Marble, Extrawhite Glass And Metal Writing Desk by Antonio De Marco
Dimensions: D 85,5 x
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Art deco metal writing table
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Art deco metal writing table , maximal height 86 cm
Category
Vintage 1930s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1970s Writing Desk, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished
- sturdy and stable
- mahogany veneer
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Sleek Modern Brass Writing Desk
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Elevate your workspace with this sophisticated, Canadian-made modern writing desk. It features a
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Metal and Leather Writing Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This French writing table combines industrial precision with a refined material palette. The sleek
Category
Vintage 1970s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Olivette Dark Wood Writing Desk
By Cafedesart
Located in Milan, IT
Blending form with function, this elegant desk is the perfect sophisticated pick for the office
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$26,060 / item
Original Shagreen Gilt Metal Writing Table Desk with Single-Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
gold gilt metal detailing writing table desk
This is a very substantial desk. Shagreen for those of
Category
20th Century English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Shagreen
$6,752 Sale Price
30% Off
Monique Writing Desk by Dom Edizioni
By Dom Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
Masterfully handcrafted by expert artisans, this desk combines luxurious materials with a
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
$15,130 / item
Italian desk writing table glass top metal brass structure by Romeo Rega 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Italian dining table with glass top and metal brass structure by Romeo Rega 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Biedermeier Writing Desk in Walnut, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier writing desk in walnut, crafted around 1830. Featuring five drawers framed with fine
Category
Antique 1830s Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Maitland Smith Vintage Egyptian Style Writing Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
An impressive stylized writing desk by Maitland Smith. Great Egyptian Revival design. Faux Ostrich
Category
20th Century Philippine Egyptian Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sleek writing desk featuring a dual-panel tabletop with a crisp white finish and red trim. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Memphis Design Writing Desk, Germany, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
This striking postmodern writing desk exemplifies the bold aesthetics of the Memphis design
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Metal Wood Glass Writing Desk Console Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, with beautiful low front side
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Poli Metal Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian desk buy Poli, metal base tarnish chrome.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
$950 Sale Price
66% Off
Arflex Sigmund Writing Desk in White Carrara Top with Metal Base by Studio Asai
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Sigmund Writing Desk in White Carrara Top with Metal Base by Studio Asai. To remain faithful
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Yellow Writing Desk By Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno
Located in Paddington, NSW
Osvaldo Borsani was an influential Italian architect and designer, born in 1911 in Varedo, Italy. He is best known for combining modernist aesthetics with technical innovation, creat...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Desk Metal, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with side drawer column in enamelled metal with leatherette-covered top.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Modern Metal Leather Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Metal Leather top desk, featuring a digitally carved, traditional woven cane design. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$6,937 / item
Daniele Calabi writing desk made in Italy 1950
By Daniele Calabi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This fantastic desk table was personally made by Daniele Calabi for his own use in 1950. It's a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Metal Rino Desk by Studio Orth
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal Rino Desk by Studio Orth
Dimensions: W 200 x D 115 x H 76 cm
Materials: Cast Metal and Stone
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
$6,522 / item
American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table/Bar by Toledo, Japanned Finish
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
sculptural early 20th-century industrial rolltop desk or table by the Toledo Metal Furniture Company
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Custom Italian Drawing Table or Writing Desk in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Unique desk or drawing table, oak, brass, metal, Italy, 1950s
An Italian architect or furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Black Lacquered Legs
Located in Madrid, ES
Large desk veneered with dark wood, front with four drawers with gold-colored pulls. Legs of black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Bespoke Executive Metal Desk, Lacquered Metal, Industrial Design, Germany, 2018
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Metal executive desk in a classic industrial design. The timelessly simple form with two drawers
Category
2010s German Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Warren Platner Writing Desk in Oak with Black Leather Top
By Warren Platner, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll International, writing desk from the Executive Collection, leather
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pietro Lingeri Rationalist 1930s Writing Desk in Briar Root Veneer
By Pietro Lingeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pietro Lingeri, writing desk, briar root veneer, glass, brass, metal, Italy, 1930s
A beautiful
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine small English writing table or desk of mahogany from the late 19th century, featuring an
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk of mahogany from the late 19th century, featuring an inset
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Executive Waterfall Metal Desk With Roll Container, Plated Metal, Glossy Lacquer
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist executive waterfall metal desk. High-quality metal construction finisher in glossy
Category
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gun Metal Y Desk by Kelly Boukobza
Located in Geneve, CH
Gun Metal Y Desk by Kelly Boukobza
Dimensions: W 208 x D 75 x H 75 cm
Materials: Gun Metal
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$62,296 / item
Gold Metal Y Desk by Kelly Boukobza
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold Metal Y Desk by Kelly Boukobza
Dimensions: W 208 x D 75 x H 75 cm
Materials: Gold Metal
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$62,296 / item
Scandinavian Ergonomic Design Writing Desk and Stool, Stokke, 1980
s
By Stokke
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Scandinavian ergonomic design writing desk with pivoting stool, made by Stokke, Norway 1980
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,393 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Industrial Design Executive Metal Desk in Lacquered Metal, Germany, 2018
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Executive metal desk in classical industrial design style. The timeless essential form with two
Category
2010s German Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Warren Platner writing desk leather and oak Knoll United States 1970
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
This refined writing desk by Warren Platner for Knoll beautifully balances modernist clarity with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Rare Rundform Series Berlin Writing Desk by Mauser Werke 1940s
By Mauser Werke
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare and impressive Berlin executive desk from the Rundform series was designed in the 40s and
Category
Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$9,000 Sale Price
37% Off
Italian Designer, Desk, Wood, Metal, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and metal desk designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s.
Dimensions: 31.75” H
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Brass
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
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Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Brass by Alison Spear
Size- 72"x 16"x
Category
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in Copper Fine Hammered
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
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Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in Copper Fine Hammered by Alison Spear for Stephanie
Category
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Brass
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand.
Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Brass by
Category
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth White Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand.
Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth White Bronze by
Category
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Copper
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand.
Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Copper by
Category
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Copper
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
.
Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Copper by Alison Spear
Size- 72"x 16"x
Category
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand.
Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth Antique Bronze by
Category
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Regency Period Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine period English writing table or desk of mahogany from the Regency Era, circa 1825, featuring
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
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Metal Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal metal writing desk for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and hardwood, every metal writing desk was constructed with great care. There are 2001 variations of the antique or vintage metal writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 322 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a metal writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A metal writing desk, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made metal writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Ahrend de Cirkel, Osvaldo Borsani and Tecno are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Metal Writing Desk?
A metal writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,892, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $495,000.
Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.
Questions About Metal Writing Desk
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to refinish an old metal desk is to start by cleaning the desk. Ensure that the surface is free of dust and rust, then prime the desk with one to two coats of primer. And dependent upon its condition, a coat of any metal paint can freshen up an old metal desk. Browse a wide selection of vintage metal desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.
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