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Lorin Marsh, Modern, Desk, Gray Embossed Leather, Chrome, 2000s
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency style modern desk or writing table. Embossed and stitched leather on a sleek and
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2010s Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

A Swedish Modern Desk by Ferdinand Lundquist
By Ferdinand Lundquist
Located in New York, NY
A refined Swedish writing table by the firm of designer Ferdinand Lundquist. Featuring three
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Birch, Maple

Mid-Century Modern Style Lucite Decorative Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
desk or decorative console table. In good vintage condition with minimal wear.      
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Lucite

1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk in Walnut and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, walnut, brass, Italy, 1950s This Italian desk from the 1950s articulates a clear
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Poet Table
Located in New York, NY
Perfectly shaped desk. Ideal for an office or as a console in a foyer. Bespoke configurations available upon request
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Poet Table
Poet Table
$5,610 / item
Simple Modern Desk, Reclaimed Oak and Walnut
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
pricing on other wood species! This simple modern desk in reclaimed oak and walnut for the Cali
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2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Reclaimed Wood

Axel Einar Hjorth, desk model Suzanne, Nordiska Kompaniet, Swedish Modern 1943.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk model Suzanne, made in birch and maple veneer, brass handles. Originally a dressing table
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Maple

NONO Desk 13 Modern, Spacious Design, Solid Wood
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
NONO Desk 13 Modern, Spacious Design, Solid Wood — Introduction: Crafting Elegance with a
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

NONO Desk 13 Modern, Spacious Design, Solid Wood
NONO Desk 13 Modern, Spacious Design, Solid Wood
$10,185 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Modern Palmwood Desk in the style of Pierre Chareau
By Pierre Chareau
Located in Pasadena, CA
Inspired by the refined modernism of Pierre Chareau, this desk combines architectural presence with understated elegance. The base is crafted from forged steel with a black satin pow...
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Palmwood

Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Teak Desk from Asko Finland, 1960s
By Asko
Located in Hamburg, DE
side facing forward. The back of the desk is also incorporated into the design so that the table can be
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak, Walnut

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Desk, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Desk in Rosewood, Danish Modern, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk in rosewood designed and made in Denmark in the 1960s. Great condition.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1980s Eppinger Post Modern Wood Chrome Pedestal Oval Desk
By Eppinger Furniture Inc.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and one of a kind, oval pedestal wood desk you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Chrome hardware. ...
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Rectangular Iron Cube Table with Embedded Wood Top, Dinner Table, Desk Table
Located in Miami, FL
Rectangular iron cube table with embedded wood top, dinner table, desk table Frame material
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Vintage Mid-Century Large Danish Modern Brown Teak Desk, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist desk was manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s. It is finished in natural teak wood in a warm shade of brown, with visible grain detail. The piece features three sp...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Danish Mid Century Modern Petit Single Pedestal Desk Two Drawers
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut single pedestal two drawers small desk or writing table.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Custom-Made Walnut Standing Flip Top Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century modern walnut flip-top secretary desk is a wonderful tall station to work at
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Console, Pine Wood, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Console, Pine Wood, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Famed Modern Brass and Wood Desk with Marble Drawers
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
design and fascinate your guests. Our table, designed with wood and metal details, fits both modern and
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2010s Turkish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Metal, Brass

Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by G.V. Møbler
By G.V. Møbler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern floating top teak desk manufactured by G.V. Møbler in Denmark, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Bergwood, Circa 1975
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern desk by Bergwood - circa 1975.
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Barovero, Italy, 1960s
By Barovero
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Barovero, Italy, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Desk With Built-in Bookcase
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern writing desk with built-in bookcase By Heywood Wakefield
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

Contemporary Brass and Plywood Table, Showroom Table by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary brass and plywood table - showroom table by Rick Owens 2007 Dimensions: L 183 x W 83
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...

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Bronze

Apartment sized Mid Century MODERN Danish Teak DESK, c. 1960 s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Beautifully scaled Mid Century Modern Danish teak desk c. 1960s, ideal for apartment living or any
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Hugh Acton Teak Chrome Mid Century Modern Desk
By Hugh Acton
Located in Toledo, OH
This Hugh Acton teak and chrome desk has a chrome trestle base. The teak desk top is 76" long and 32" wide with one thin drawer. The drawer has pencil dividers. The top has been refi...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Møbelfabrik
By Göran Strand, Lelangs Mobelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Swedish modern teak desk designed by Goran Strand for Lelangs Møbelfrabrik in Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Bernhardt Pedersen Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Roll Top Desk
By Bernhard Pedersen Son
Located in Plainview, NY
A rare Bernhardt Pedersen Son Danish Mid Century Modern roll top writing desk crafted from
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Asaa, DK
teak writing table by Danish master carpenter Valdemar Mortensen from Odense, Denmark. Table top with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Restored Modern Original Desk by Widdicomb, c. 1950
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Wilton, CT
mid-century furniture making. This rare desk from Widdicomb's MODERN ORIGINAL collection, c. 1950
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Midcentury Modern Wooden Desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Madrid, ES
Hardwood writing desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Bernini, Italy. The desk
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Organic Modern Armona Desk, Patagonia Granite, Walnut Handmade Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
, Writing Desk, Office Desk, Executive Desk, Writing Table
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writin...

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Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma, Italy, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Hugh Acton Style Rosewood Executive Desk
By Hugh Acton
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Hugh Acton Style Rosewood Executive Desk. Featuring a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Scandinavian Modern Desk by Kurt Olsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Kurt Olsen, A. Andersen and Bohm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant rosewood desk by Kurt Olsen, in a neat size. Sleek, sophisticated lines with rounded angles. Two drawers.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Early Mid Century Modern Franco Albini for Knoll 1928 Desk
By Franco Albini, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
at the Politecnico in Milan and later worked under Gio Ponti. In his work, he combined modern Italian
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk with Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk with Drawers, Italy, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Elefante Desk 11 Modern Design, Workspace Solution, Two Legs
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Elefante Desk 11 Modern Design, Workspace Solution, Two Legs — Introduction: Crafting Elegance
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Brazilian Modern Desk in Hardwood with Two drawers, Unknown, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This elegant desk is crafted from solid hardwood and was designed in Brazil during the 1960s. It features a rectangular top, two spacious drawers, and four sturdy rectangular legs. T...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Bert England for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Leather Walnut Wood Office Desk
By Bert England
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Bert England for Widdicomb mid-century modern desk. This is a lovely office desk featuring a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

An Impressive Mid-Century Modern Semi circular Desk, 1970s
Located in Sherborne, GB
A teak desk of boomerang form, large and stately size. The twin pedestal featuring beautiful brass handles that are in the form of Sanskrit Seal. These feature animals. The drawers o...
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Mid-20th Century Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk by Paul McCobb, c1960s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Chino Hills, CA
renowned Paul McCobb. This piece is a quintessential representation of American mid century modern
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Top Chrome Legs Folding Desk Mint
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Top Chrome Legs Folding Desk Mint
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Curvaceous Danish Modern Desk Chair by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Danish Modern Desk and Chair, designed by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen, Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Unique French Modern Solid Rosewood Desk, Pierre Chapo, 1950s
Located in Queens, NY
Unique French Modern Solid Rosewood Desk, Pierre Chapo, 1950s.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Mid-Century Modern Dutch Design Desk, Netherlands, 1960 s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dutch Design Desk, made in the Netherlands 1960's. In the style of
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Modern Waterfall Desk in Custom Grey Hand Polished Finish
Located in North York, ON
Modern waterfall desk in custom grey hand polished finish. Beautiful modern minimalist design with
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Roll Top Desk Secretary Chest, 1970s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
An elegant Mid-Century Modern Danish secretary chest crafted in rich teak, featuring a stylish roll
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Teak

Rare Mid Century French Modern AR180 Desk by Alain Richard 1970s
By Alain Richard
Located in Detroit, MI
This rare & important vintage mid century French modern AR180 desk was designed by Alain Richard in
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Ramseur Furniture Co.
By Ramseur Furniture Company
Located in Norwood, NJ
A sleek and sculptural mid-century walnut executive desk by Ramseur Furniture Company, crafted in the United States circa 1950s. This finely constructed piece features a gracefully c...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Italian mid-century modern desk in wood and metal, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern desk in wood and metal, 1960s Desk with rectangular wooden top. In the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Diagonal Desk By Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Diagonal Desk By Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Giovanni Offredi (born 1927
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Large Danish Modern L-shaped Rosewood and Steel Desk with Sideboard, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Large Danish Modern L-shaped Rosewood and Steel Desk with Sideboard, 1970s. Very impressive
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Brazilian Modern Desk in Hardwood with Floating Drawers, Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this magnificent Mid-Century Modern desk n hardwood & chrome finishes by Sergio
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Hardwood

Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Maple Desk With Built-in Bookcase and Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern writing desk with built-in bookcase and desk chair By
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Upholstery, Maple

Danish Modern Desk by Ernst Kühn, Lysberg, Hansen Therp, Danmark, 1930s
By Ernst Kühn, Lysberg, Hansen Therp
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish Modern desk by Ernst Kühn, made from mahogany with unusual lines and proportions
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Splendid Reed Bamboo Desk Chair Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Splendid split reed bamboo desk with its original rattan chair. We just adore the unusual pill shape and hidden central drawer. The Asian style rattan chair is the original chair the...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Upholstery, Rattan

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Modern Writing Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the modern writing table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every modern writing table was constructed with great care. There are 11356 variations of the antique or vintage modern writing table you’re looking for, while we also have 1284 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect modern writing table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A modern writing table made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one modern writing table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arne Vodder, Paul McCobb and Peter Løvig Nielsen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Modern Writing Table?

Prices for a modern writing table start at $0 and top out at $1,192,079 with the average selling for $4,169.

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 Modern Writing Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.