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Jequitiba, Blue Gambito Writing Desk by Andreas Anwander
Located in Geneve, CH
Jequitiba, Blue Gambito Writing Desk by Andreas Anwander Dimensions: W 146 x D 60 x H 75 cm
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Oslo Writing Desk in Ash by Studio Moe
Located in Portland, OR
Look to the clean lines and natural keep-it-simple design of the Oslo Writing Desk, to bring
Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

Small Wooden Italian Writing Desk with Brass Details
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-century modern writing desk of walnut wood with a rich, dark finish. Made in Italy, circa 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-century modern bamboo desk table by Gervasoni
By Gervasoni
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Mid-century modern bamboo desk table by Gervasoni in excellent original condition with signs of use
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Important writing desk by Christophe Gevers, 1971
By Christophe Gevers
Located in Sittard, LI
The unique and rare wall-hanging desk designed by famous Belgian architect and designer Christophe Gevers. Designed exclusively for a residential project in the Netherlands, 1971. ...
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Jacques Adnet writing desk in leather France 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This stunning avant-garde desk, designed by Jacques Adnet and crafted in his own atelier in France during the 1950s, is a masterful blend of luxury and innovation. The frame is fashi...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk by Göran Strand
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Goran Strand Manufacturer: Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Bengtsfors Era: 1950s Materials: Walnut Measurements: 55″ wide x 28.5″ deep x 28″ tall
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Danish Teak and Oak Wood Writing Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
Desk in veneered teak and solid oak. Four drawers on the left side, lockable drawer in the middle. Some traces of wear in the form of scratches and marks. Key included.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

EDHA Writing Desk, by Reda Amalou, Limited Edition
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
piece is unique, signed and numbered. Part of the Gallery collection, the EDHA Interior Writing Desk
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Mid 20th Century Vintage Heywood Wakefield Writing Desk
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Upgrade your workspace with the Vintage MCM Heywood Wakefield Writing Desk. This iconic mid-century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1950 s Silvio Cavatorta elegant blond wood writing desk
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Milano, IT
Silvio Cavatorta (1899-1957) Elegant blond wood writing desk with two side drawers and magazine
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Memphis Writing Desk, Aldo Cibic, Memphis Milano, 1985
By Aldo Cibic, Memphis Milano
Located in Renens, CH
Rare "Sophia" Writing Desk by Aldo Cibic for Memphis Milano, 1985. Aldo Cibic, an associate of
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Writing Desk By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful and rare walnut desk designed by Edward Wormley, manufactured by Dunbar ca' 1950's. Single drawer, dark walnut original finish, with nice graining. Edges are raised to give...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Italian Walnut Louis XV Bombay Style Writing Desk, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Walnut Louis XV Bombay Style Writing Desk, 1960s. Desk is in original condition with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Modernist Walnut and Brass Writing Desk, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Uithoorn, NL
This one-of-a-kind Italian desk in walnut with brass details is a rare and authentic piece of craftsmanship from the 1940s–50s. Handmade rather than produced in series, it combines ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Post Modern Campaign Style Table or Desk.
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
table or desk.
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Writing Desk with Green Laminate Top and Bookshelf Underneath
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attractive vintage writing desk with green laminate top, pull out drawer with black handle (not
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Modern Waterfall Glass Desk or Console Table
By Pace Manufacturing
Located in Pasadena, TX
49? waterfall glass desk or console Pace style modern and minimalist glass waterfall desk or
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Ta...

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Glass

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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV026 Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk with one drawer, newspaper holder and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Tessellated Stone Writing Desk by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fraser, MI
Writing Desk. Mahogany Drawers. Stone rectangular tiles assembled in a surface covering described as
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Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone

NV 40 - Writing desk in rosewood by Finn Juhl
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
NV 40 - Rare writing desk in rosewood with mirror and recessed brass handles and three compartments.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Maple Blood Red
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top. The irregular be...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut Prairie Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top. The irregular be...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Danish Teak Writing Desk with Brass Details, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
This refined mid-century writing desk was produced in Denmark during the 1960s and exemplifies the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Walnut Writing Desk with Drawers, Made in Italy
By Riva 1920
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Writing desk made completely of solid walnut. The drawers are assembled with dovetail joints
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Ion Writing Desk Designed by Chi Wing Lo
By Giorgetti S.p.A., Chi Wing Lo
Located in Boston, MA
This writing desk in walnut Canaletto wood and saddle leather harks back to the lightness and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut Brassy Gold
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a bevelled wooden top. The irregular b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...

Materials

Steel

Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Maple Prairie Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top. The irregular be...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...

Materials

Steel

Italian Mid-Century Wooden and Glass Writing Desk
Located in Milano, IT
Cute wooden writing desk of fine Italian manufacture from the 1950s. The desk is made in the frame
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Model 75 Writing Desk in Teak by Gunni Omann
By Gunni Omann, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Gunni Omann Manufacturer: Omann Jun Møbelfabrik Era: 1957 Materials: Teak Measurements: 61″ wide x 32″ deep x 28.75″ tall; Kneehole 22.25" wide x 19.5" deep...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mahogany Writing Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An octagonal mahogany writing desk designed by Edward Wormley with a single drawer. Made by Dunbar
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Writing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A single pedestal writing desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller with a built-in pivoting lamp
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Kiyo Oak Wood Japanese Inspired Writing Desk by Lagu
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
modern workspaces. It features a natural oak veneer surface and four softly rounded solid wood legs that
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2010s Turkish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Midcentury Writing Board in Solid Teak, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This adjustable writing desk is a perfect example of Danish craftsmanship and design. The solid
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern circular coffee table by Schreiber
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
well known names. This coffee table is typical of the Schreiber look, minimal design and finished with
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Formica

André Sornay Rare Writing Desk with Movable Cabinets in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
André Sornay for Meubles Sornay, writing desk with pair of cabinets, mahogany, lacquered wood
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Vintage Teak Writing Desk By Peter Hvidt for John Stuart
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A vintage writing desk crafted in teak with metal legs featuring a single bay with 4 pull out
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Antonio Citterio Elios" Writing Desk Console for B&B Italia, 1990s
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Skokie, IL
Antonio Citterio 'Elios" writing desk console for B&B Italia, 1990 Additional information
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Andreas Hansen Danish Teak Roll Top Writing Desk Ca. 1980s
By Hadsten Traeindustri, Andreas Hansen
Located in Peabody, MA
Roll top writing desk by Andreas Hansen for Hadsten Træindustri, made in Denmark, circa 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Teak

Classy Paul Frankl Writing Desk for Johnson Furniture
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant proportions, conical tapering legs and brass X-handles. Reminiscent of Tommi Parzinger. This item should be purchased with the intent to refinish. Structurally sound.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Postmodern Gray Faux Stone Laminate Writing Desk - 4 Drawers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your workspace with the Postmodern Gray Faux Stone Laminate Writing Desk, featuring four
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20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Ercol Model 439 Writing Desk in Elm and Beech
By Lucian Ercolani, Ercol
Located in Seaford, GB
Vintage Ercol Model 439 Writing Desk Elm Beech Beautifully crafted and increasingly sought-after
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Elm

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-covered top.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

1940 s Traditional style 9 Drawer Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's Traditional style 9 Drawer Mahogany Writing Desk. Finished all the way around and can be
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Restored Mid-Century Writing Desk, Ash, Revived Polish, Czech, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Mid-Century writing desk originates from Czechoslovakia from the 1960s. It is an
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Lacquer, Ash

Contemporary Writing Desk In Solid Wood and Glass Worktop
By Giovanna Azzarello
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The "Writing" desk, a distinguished creation by Giovanna Azzarello for Riva 1920, elegantly
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Karl Springer "Ming Writing Desk" in Embossed Leather 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “Coffee Tables and Bar Carts”, on page 9 there
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Mid Century French Provincial Style Writing Desk with 4 Drawers
By Sears, Roebuck Company
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century French provincial style writing desk features pressed wood construction, white
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Paint

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Oak, Writing Desk and Chair, USA, 1950s
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Manhasset, NY
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Mid-Century Modern, Oak, Writing Desk and Chair, USA, 1950s A unique solid
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Martin Szekely, Contemporary, Sycamore, Wenge, Rare Writing Desk, France, 1999
By Martin Szekely
Located in Manhasset, NY
Martin Szekely, Contemporary, Sycamore, Wenge, Rare 'Satragno' Writing Desk, France, 1999 Rare
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1990s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Sycamore, Wenge

Jørgen Berg. Danish Writing Desk In Rosewood, 1960-1970
By Jørgen Berg
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jørgen Berg. Danish writing desk in Rio rosewood. Fall-front fitted with a writing slope with brown
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Midcentury Writing Desk Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
This stunning and impressive Italian executive desk with finished brass sabots and seven drawers.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

John Widdicomb Burlwood and Brass Writing Desk, USA c 1970s
By John Widdicomb
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful burled wood desk, with brass curved bar-form legs and brass recessed pulls. Three shallow drawers. The desk has been refinished and all brass polished and lacquered. The d...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Angelo Mangiarotti Writing Desk in Birch from Own Studio
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Mangiarotti for Piero Frigerio, writing desk, birch, Italy, late 20th century A highly rare
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

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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.