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Slate Grey Drawers Gaston Floating Writing Desk 80 cm Natural Walnut by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Slate Grey Drawers Gaston Floating Writing Desk 80 cm Natural Walnut by HARTO Dimensions: W 80 x D
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Writing Desk Designed by Architect M. Požár, Retro Style Brusel 1960s
By M. Požár
Located in Praha, CZ
The item is made of veneered and varnished wood, on upper surface is black opax glass, corpus is varnished quality polyurethane varnish. drawers and legs are varnished into the origi...
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

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
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Gorgeous Inlaid Continental Louis XV Style Walnut Writing Desk circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
compact yet functional size makes it ideal for use as a writing table, vanity, or small bureau, perfect
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Vintage 1920s European Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Danish Modern Desk / Dining Table in Birch Attributed to Philip Arctander, 1940s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Odense, DK
Rare dining table with two extendables made in birch. Attributed to Danish designer Philip
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Midcentury Sculptural Writing Desk in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy, circa 1960
By Ico Parisi, Gio Ponti
Located in New York City, NY
Impressive, striking desk in the style of Ico Parisi. Beautiful Grecian details carved into the walnut of the drawers, with smart steel legs capped with brass feet.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Steel

Modern Toscana Vanity Table Oak Beige Leather Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
organic modern Toscana vanity table is a captivating blend of natural beauty and contemporary design
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Onyx, Brass

Postmodern 1980s Pine Wood writing Desk in the style of Guillerme Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely fabulous, sculptural desk made of solid pine wood! Three storage drawers on the right side with white accents and button-like solid pine knobs. Next to the drawers, lies a...
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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Mid-20th Century J.M. Frank-Inspired Wood Writing Desk by Comte S.A., Argentina
By Adolphe Chanaux Co., Comte S.A., Jean-Michel Frank
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Modern wood writing desk by Argentine company Comte S.A., based on a design from
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Vintage 1940s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Enamel

Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern Floating Top All Restored Desk Table Mint!
By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern pullout Key Board Floating Top Tray All Restored Desk Table MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Hickory Chair Modern Saber Leg Dining Table Or Desk W/ Saber Leg - James River
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a modern ebonized saber leg writing desk or dining table by Hickory Chair. It is a custom
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Ash, Ebony

21st Century Italian Modern Design Crystal Desk or Dining Table with Easels
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a very eclectic table cause it's unusual form with its top on a pair of easels made in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Crystal

1940s Writing Desk by Ico Parisi for Brugnoli Mobili, Cantu, Wax-Polished
By Ico Parisi, Brugnoli Mobili Cantú
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant writing desk with legs and frame in solid walnut, veneer teak wood the tops and partridge
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Teak

Action Office Writing Desk by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
under the table top. Back panel and interior made of walnut. The idea behind the AO1 was that one could
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Aluminum

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

1950s Danish Modern Table Teak Top with Cream-Coloured Metal Trestle Base
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk/dining table, anonymous, Denmark, 1950s. Teak top with lacquered wood base. Measures: H 72
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Duna Desk in Solid Poplar Wood, Home Office Writing Desk by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Duna Desk in Solid Poplar Wood, Home Office Writing Desk by Joel Escalona Duna Collection is a set
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2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Poplar

Duna Desk in Solid Walnut Wood, Home Office Writing Desk by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Duna Desk in Solid Walnut Wood, Home Office Writing Desk by Joel Escalona Duna Collection is a set
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2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Round Brutalist Dining Table in Oak, Mid Century Modern, Made in France, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning solid oak round dining table in the brutalist style, crafted in France during the 1960s
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern TL2 Cavalletto desk/dining table by Franco Albini for Poggi
By Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern TL2 Cavalletto desk/dining table by Franco Albini for Poggi, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Black and Grey Cansado Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950. Wood with formica, metal frame legs
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Bespoke Walnut Desk with Cast Iron Legs Industrial Modern Work Custom Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Bespoke Industrial modern work / office bespoke desk / table with 1 3/4" wooden walnut top
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Iron

Peter Hvidt Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950 s
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Hvidt Mølgaard, John Stuart Inc., Peter Hvidt
Located in Bainbridge, NY
balanced Black enameled Steel legs detailed with Teak capped feet. Eames era. Organic Modern / Industrial
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Enamel, Iron

Midnight Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Midnight Modern Desk with a unique dark cerused greyed finish having a large flat top writing
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Custom Genuine Watersnake Python Writing Desk with Stainless Steel X Band Base
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Customizable options: Finish textile size hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...

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Stainless Steel

Antique C1870s French Louis XVI Style Inlaid King Wood Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite antique French Louis XVI style writing desk, dating to the 1870s, showcases the
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Danish Mid Century Modern L Shape Bench Chairs Dining Table Kitchen Dinette Set
By Farstrup
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern L Shape Bench Chairs Dining Table Kitchen Dinette Set . Table is in MINT
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern TL2 Cavalletto Desk/Dining Table by Franco Albini for Poggi
By Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern TL2 Cavalletto desk/dining table by Franco Albini for Poggi, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mini Willy Van Der Meeren Writing Desks for Tubax with Black Base and Black Edge
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mini Willy Van Der Meeren industrial desks for Tubax—perfect as an entry table or vanity, with a
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Table Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid Century Modern Table Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina Table designed by
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

Mid-Century Modern Dining Table/Desk, Chrome and Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table/Desk, Chrome and Glass, Italy, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Writing Desk by Silvio Cavatorta in Solid Walnut and Glass, Italy, 1950 s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Uithoorn, NL
A large symmetrical desk by Silvio Cavatorta in solid walnut with on both sides 3 drawers and in the middle a larger drawer with key and lock. For whom this lock is not safe enough...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Table Model "AJ-3601", Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful small drop-leaf table in teak plywood and steel. Danish designer Arne Jacobsen’s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Gervasoni Gray 50 Writing Desk in Air Force Blue Lacquered Oak by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Writing desk with two drawers in walnut or oak, veneer top. Available wood finishes: natural lacquered
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Gio Ponti Writing Desk in Walnut and Brass for the BNL Offices, Italy 1940s
By Gio Ponti, Schirolli
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
a typical example of the Ponti's way of thinking lines and proportions. The writing desk has been
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian modern wood top and metal base desk or dining table by Formanova, 1970s
By Formanova
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wood top and metal base desk or dining table by Formanova, 1970s. Dining table or
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Rare Brass and Steel Aged Mirrored Top John Vesey Style Ebonzed Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
classical influence with modern innovation. Perfect as a statement writing desk, console, or centerpiece in
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Vintage 1980s European Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Dutch Art Deco Oak Writing Desk w/ Five Stacked Drawers, P.E.L Izeren Style
By P.E.L. Izeren 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Art Deco oak writing desk showcases the refined craftsmanship of P.E.L Izeren style furniture
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Desk/Table by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta, Italy, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk/Table by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta,Italy, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass

Mid-Century Modern Desk Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Desk Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Hans J. Wegner Model PP 312 Ash Wood Writing Desk, Designed for PP Møbler, 1980
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kastrup, DK
Hans J. Wegner desk, model PP 312, designed for PP Møbler in 1981. Crafted from solid ash wood, this desk features an elegant and functional design that reflects superior craftsmansh...
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Late 20th Century Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Ash

Glass Modern Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Glass modern desk with gold-plated decorative plates, beautifully designed, gold plated plates
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20th Century French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Gold Plate

Glass Modern Desk
Glass Modern Desk
$4,640 Sale Price
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Floating Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a hand-painted faux horn tiled top with two frieze drawers. Acrylic baton pulls with stainless steel collars accent the acrylic end supports with stainless steel accents. Dimen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

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Acrylic, Wood

1954, Coen de Vries for Devo Wooden Writing Desk with Red Drawer and Formica Top
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-) Beautiful designed, original little writing desk in wood with X-base, red colored drawer and formica top
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood, Paint

Modern Dark Oak Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
writing needs. Dimensions: 60" W x 30" D x 30" H Clearance: 24"
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern Light Oak Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
writing needs. Dimensions: 60" W x 30" D x 30" H Clearance: 24"
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Perfect for any home office or study, this beautiful Mid-Century Modern desk shows off a rich
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern Office Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This office desk comes with a bank of three drawers on the right side and shelving storage on the left. Polished chrome hardware and floating top. Please confirm location with vendor...
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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Minimalist Modern O Mr. President Oak Children Desk or Occasional Table by Bulo
By Bulo
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous O Mr. President oak children's desk or occasional table by Bulo. Bulo celebrates its 50th
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Organic Modern Madrona Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Organic modern madrona desk, Inspirational design elements lead with a mesmerizing butcher block
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Classic Modern Mirrored Desk
Located in New York, NY
Custom classic modern mirrored desk with silver trim legs. Currently out of stock but available for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Silver, Silver Leaf

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Danish teak desk with rectangular top and two sets of drawers float-mounted under the desktop (2 drawers on left, 3 drawers on right).
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20th Century Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Mid-century Modern French Desk
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine mid-century modern French desk with two drawers with brass handles. Unknown designer, ca 1960s
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Dark Ash Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
The desk makes a statement with its contemporary design and unique personality. Its metal pulls in an Ember finish and figured cathedral ash construction add elegance and set it apar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Light Ash Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
The desk makes a statement with its contemporary design and unique personality. Its metal pulls in an Ember finish and figured cathedral ash construction add elegance and set it apar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern writing desk featured in rich walnut grain. This desk sits on sleek tapered legs and
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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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.