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4.9 Two Drawers
By Emko, etc.etc.
Located in Vilnius, LT
The unusual name of the desk 4.9 has a story to tell: it reflects designer’s Marius Valaitis desire
Category
2010s Lithuanian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
$1,023 / item
4.9 One-Drawer
By Emko, etc.etc.
Located in Vilnius, LT
The unusual name of the desk 4.9 has a story to tell: it reflects designer’s Marius Valaitis desire
Category
2010s Lithuanian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
$801 / item
Bespoke Library / Working Table Reclaimed Hardwood, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol
Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
with care from reclaimed Makha Tae Wood, our one-of-a-kind writing desk was born from a unique vision
Category
2010s Thai Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Low Table Reclaimed Hardwood on Solid Brass Base, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol
Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: FTOP_PT82_BS3_CC_DO_COM
Dimension: D 32 x W 150 H 22 cm L 12.59" x W 59.05" x 8.6"
Top: Reclaimed Chin Chan Wood
Finish: Diamond Oiled
Base: PT82(8mm)
Material: Extruded Bras...
Category
2010s Thai Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Table, Antique Hardwood, Sand cast Aluminum Base by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol
Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
At P. Tendercool we honor simplicity.
This table graduates with flying colors: a rare antique slab of Chicken-wing wood, slightly bleached, sanded and oiled,
mounted on a blackened...
Category
2010s Thai Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Very Rare Mathieu Matégot "Kyoto" Children
s Chair and Table or Desk, 1955
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brussels, BE
Mathieu Matégot.
Born in 1910, Matégot was a Hungarian designer and architect. After studying at Budapest’s school of art and architecture, he settled in France in 1931. He was a vo...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Metal
Bespoke Desk, Reclaimed Wood, Sand Cast Brass Base, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol
Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
profile. The soft beveled edge is a practical detail that works well with minimal work desk as well as a
Category
2010s Thai Minimalist Tables
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Black Dining Table in Solid Oak by Coolican
Company (36" x 96")
By Peter Coolican
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
ideal dining table in a modern residence, or a sophisticated desk in a Minimalist home office
Category
2010s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Black Dining Table in Solid Oak by Coolican
Company (36" x 76")
By Peter Coolican
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
contemporary office, the ideal dining table in a modern residence, or a sophisticated desk in a Minimalist home
Category
2010s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Dining Table in Solid White Oak by Coolican
Company (36" x 76")
By Peter Coolican
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
contemporary office, the ideal dining table in a modern residence, or a sophisticated desk in a Minimalist home
Category
2010s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Contemporary White Oak Dining Table by Coolican
Company
By Peter Coolican
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
contemporary office, the ideal dining table in a modern residence, or a sophisticated desk in a Minimalist home
Category
2010s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Contemporary White Oak Dining Table by Coolican
Company (36" x 96")
By Peter Coolican
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
ideal dining table in a modern residence, or a sophisticated desk in a Minimalist home office
Category
2010s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Arne Vodder Teak Executive Desk, 1960s, Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Nyborg, DK
using the finest materials and using his Minimalist ethos, the desk features six drawers on the front
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
John Pawson Minimalist Desk
By John Pawson
Located in San Francisco, CA
John Pawson Minimalist desk
A one of a kind partners desk by John Pawson. Solid oak top with base
Category
Early 2000s British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$20,000
Large Minimalist Desk Made From Reclaimed Elm
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Minimalist desk made from reclaimed elm.
Category
20th Century Belgian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Franco Albini Minimalist Desk for Knoll International, 1950s
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Franco Albini Minimalist desk for Knoll International, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Minimalist Desk for Knoll International, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Franco Albini Minimalist desk for Knoll International, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern European desk
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Jacques Adnet : Oak Tripod minimalist desk
By Jacques Adnet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jacques Adnet (1900-1984, France) : Tripod oak desk
Minimalist and very functional tripod blond
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Steel and Wood Top Desk by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant, Minimalist desk by Arne Jacobsen. Sleek steel frame with rosewood feet, beautiful rosewood
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Steel and Teak Desk by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant, minimalist desk by Arne Jacobsen. Sleek steel frame with wooden feet, beautiful teak table
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Modern Writing Desk in Acrylic and Green Lacquer
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern Minimalist desk or writing desk in acrylic and green lacquer. The piece has three low
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Acrylic, Lacquer
Rosewood Desk by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare minimalist desk in rosewood and steel with rosewood leg caps with 2 ebonized drawers. Model FH
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Gilles Bouchez for Airborne Chrome and Glass Desk, France, circa 1965
By Gilles Bouchez
Located in London, GB
Midcentury French desk... The larger of this model 180 cm x 87.5 (depth)
Sleek Minimalist desk
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Roller One Co. Writing Desk Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Roller One Co. Writing Desk Table
This minimalist desk/table with three drawers by Roller One Co
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Usm Haller Desk by Fritz Haller
By Fritz Haller
Located in London, Lambeth
Chrome steel writing desk, draws can be moved from side to side
This Minimalist desk or conference
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Striking ‘Arkitekten’ desk in oak by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1951
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Antwerp, BE
minimalist desk is made out of high-quality oak and features a series of four drawers. This piece combines
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk by Salomonson
Tempelman for AP Originals
By AP Originals, Theo Tempelman, Hein Salomonson
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Tempelman is sturdy and very well constructed.
This amazing and minimalist desk will be a true eye-catcher
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Desk by Herbert Hirche, circa 1967
By Herbert Hirche
Located in Brussels, BE
Wonderfull minimalist desk By Herbert Hirche, manufactured by Christian Holzäpfel in 1967
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Osvaldo Borsani wood and maple burl veneer desk, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A minimalist desk with two drawers, crafted from solid wood and maple burl veneer, design by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Upcycled Minimalist Teak Writing Desk
Located in Praha, CZ
The teak top desk has been refurbished. The iron legs were added afterwards.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Minimalist Style Desk with Three Drawers and Inclined Legs
Located in Madrid, ES
Rosewood writing table with three drawers, fitted with round inclined legs. Recently restored, great condition.
Category
20th Century Danish Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Oak Danish Minimalist Writing Desk
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Olivier Mourgue Minimalist Textured Crystal Glass Desk
By Olivier Mourgue, Cassina
Located in Dronten, NL
Graceful compact desk designed by French designer Olivier Mourgue.
Unique example executed with a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Crystal, Steel, Chrome
Minimalist Rosewood Propos Writing Desk by Hulmefa, 1960s
By Hulmefa
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautiful writing desk from the 1960s, made from rosewood and chrome frame and details. Including
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Rare Minimalist Franco Albini Early Desk, Italy, 1938
By Franco Albini
Located in Milan, IT
Exceptional Franco Albini early desk, Italy 1938
Pre - Knoll edition.
Ref: Franco Albini
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Herbert Hirche Minimalist ‘Top Series’ Executive Desk in Rosewood
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Herbert Hirche, Christian Holzäpfel
Located in Southampton, NJ
Rare Herbert Hirche execuive 'Top Series' desk for Christian Holzäpfel, 1967
Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Canadian Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Minimalist Pinewood Desk by Pierre Gautier Delaye, France, 1950s
By Pierre Gautier-Delaye, Vergnères
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Small desk in pinewood by French designer Pierre Gautier-Delaye.
Crown-cut solid pine wood and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
French Freestanding Minimalist Art Deco Desk in Burl Wood, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Exceptionel, elegant freestanding minimalist Art Deco desk in burl wood, made in France, 1930s
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for Herman Miller. This architectural minimalist desk has been restored including a new white formica
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Minimalist Wooden Desk with Raised Edge by Erik Riisager Hansen
By Erik Riisager Hansen 1, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Madrid, ES
Sleek desk made of hardwood with partly raised edge. Slim tapered legs. Drawer section with three
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Beech
Minimalist Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk by Hans Olsen Dark Walnut and Teak
By Hans Olsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
epitomizes minimalist elegance. Crafted from dark walnut and teak, the desk features a teak surface framed by
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Petite Writing Desk in Golden Oak, USA, C. 1960
s
Located in Deland, FL
little desk is a fabulous choice. Constructed of honey oak with exceptional woodgrains and intricate
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century Italian Oak Desk
Located in Nijlen, BE
An Italian writing desk that has been used a lot by an artist over the years. It comes from the
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Mirto Zocca glass desk by Tisettanta Halifax - 1980s
By Mirto Zocca
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mirto Zocca glass desk by Tisettanta Halifax - 1980s
Minimalist - Modern
Mirto desk with top in
Category
20th Century Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
Marzio Cecchi Diapason Desk in Brushed Steel
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stylish Marzo Cecchi "Diapason" desk in brushed stainless steel. Cantelivered design with cut out
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Aluminum Table or Writing Desk, Italy, 1950s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in aluminum.
It is in excellent original condition but may show traces of use on the top, which are imperceptible.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Riga Desk Designed by Marc Newson for Cappellini
By Marc Newson, Cappellini
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Riga desk
Designed by Marc Newson for Cappellini
Measure: 55.25" W x 27.5" D x 29.5" H
Available
Category
1990s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech
Heavy minimalistic gilt metal and glass desk / library / breakfast table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy minimalistic gilt metal and glass desk / library / breakfast table.
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Georg Petersens Cantilever Desk
By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik, Georg Petersens
Located in New York, NY
minimalist design completely functional. This desk is a wonderful example of the peak of the Danish Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1950s Modernist Writing Desk in Polished Mahogany Italian Design Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in London, GB
1950s modernist iconic desk Italian design produced by Vittorio Dassi.
Polished dark mahogany wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Scandinavian retro wooden desk
Located in Brescia, IT
Swedish-made 1960s table with drawers.
This desk with square, minimalist lines features a 125-cm
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Exceptional One Off Desk by Benedictus and Architect Dom Hans van der Laan 1950s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Extreme rare desk by Dutch Benedictus and architect Hans van der Laan.
The desk was purchased
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Platone Foldable Desk and Plia Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The Platone desk, designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the 1970s for Anonima Castelli, represents a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Small Dutch Metal Industrial Desk
By Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist Industrial desk with grey metal frame and original Linoleum top. 7 drawers with brushed
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Solid Pine Wood Desk or Table in the Style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Solid pine wood table from the Alps.
Made in France in the 1960s.
Ideal dimensions for a desk
Category
Vintage 1960s French Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
"Hillestak
dining table/desk by Robin Day in the 1950
s for Hille
By Robin Day
Located in Linkebeek, BE
desk. The heavy wear marks show that it has been used for many years, but it can still be used for many
Category
Mid-20th Century British Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Desk/ Dining Table with Wood Top and Black Metal Legs, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Italian table composed of a wooden top and wooden baguettes on which glass plateau is placed
The table legs are in black metal.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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Minimalist Desks For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of minimalist desks available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique minimalist desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are 218 antique and vintage minimalist desks for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 133 modern editions to choose from as well. Minimalist desks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Minimalist desks bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small minimalist desks measuring 10.5 inches across. There have been many well-made minimalist desks over the years, but those made by Paul McCobb, Planner Group and Pedro Sottomayor are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Minimalist Desks?
Prices for minimalist desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, minimalist desks begin at $111 and can go as high as $97,823, while the average can fetch as much as $3,982.
Finding the Right Desks And 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.
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