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Writing Desk in Teak with Sculptural Details, 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Extraordinary writing desk, designed and produced in the 1960s. The designer and maker are unknown
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1960s European Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Teak
Lyon Steel Industrial Desk
Located in Portland, OR
A heavy, solid industrial workbench from Lyon. Years of wear and hard use have worn the steel to a
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20th Century American Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Steel
Vintage Industrial Stripped Metal Twin Pedestal Tanker Desk Office Desk
Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
A exceptional vintage English stripped metal tanker desk with solid brass fittings circa 1940s. It
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1940s English Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Steel
Industrial metal rolltop desk
Located in Spokane, WA
The roll top desk was made early 1900's by the Art Metal Company Canton, Ohio. They were the
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20th Century American Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
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Metal, Brass
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Vintage Industrial Stripped Metal Twin Pedestal Tanker Desk Office Desk
Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
A exceptional vintage English stripped metal tanker desk with solid brass fittings circa 1940s. It
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1940s English Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Steel
Industrial French Three-Drawer Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very unique and handsome Industrial desk fabricated in Strasbourg.
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20th Century French Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
Minimalist Industrial 1970s Sawhorse Desk
Located in Miami, FL
INDUSTRIAL POLISHED ALUMINUM 1970,s SAWHORSE DESK . EXCELLENT FOR ANY CLASIC , MODERN OR ECLECTIC
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Industrial Design Writing Table by General Fireproofing
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Oakland, CA
Very rare "suspension bridge" design rendered in aluminum, rubber, and formica. This seldom seen design is sure to turn heads.
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
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Aluminum
Thonet Tubular Steel Desk Writing Table Pedestal, circa 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
a fabulous little desk with great charm.
Vintage Industrial
Thonet
circa 1930s
Desk
Steel
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Steel
Industrial Steel Desk and Chair
Located in Spokane, WA
1940's Simmons, steel desk with brass hardware. Rounded edges giving a more feminine look. Adds
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
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Steel, Brass
Glass Top Desk with Industrial Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
New glass top with incredible vintage industrial base.
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20th Century Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
Fantastic Industrial Steel and Wood Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful example of industrial design with beautiful coloring and patina. Original green painted
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Small Steel-Sided Industrial Shop Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
A nice small desk enclosed by embossed steel sheeting on three sides. The top is honey oak, as
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20th Century American Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Steel
Industrial Workbench, Two-Seat Desk Table, Factory Table, Metal, 1940s
Located in Retie, BE
Industrial duo-seat workbench - desk table - work table - factory table
These metal tables with 2
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
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Metal
1950s-1960s Industrial Style Metal Little Desk
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s - 1960s Industrial Style desk composed of an all in metal structure with 5 drawers and black
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
$1,526 / item
Mid Century French Industrial Steel Console/Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
A French Mid-century Modern steel table or desk. Architectural in detail and design. Very smooth
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1940s French Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Industrial Desk by Jacques Seeuws, 1959
By Jacques Seeuws
Located in Madrid, ES
An architect desk made for the Vakgroup Architecture at Stedenboun, University of Gent. Designed by
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
Industrial desk by Willy van der meeren
Located in Antwerp, BE
desk by Willy van der Meeren for Tubax Belgium 1950's
good condition with nice patine
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1950s Belgian Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Industrial desk with gorgeous patina and brass details
Located in San Francisco, CA
Industrial desk with gorgeous patina and brass details. Has one drawer for storage.
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1950s Belgian Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
Industrial Singer Engineers Machinists Table / Bench / Desk Midcentury
By Singer Manufacturing Company
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Industrial engineers desk.
The stand was made during the midcentury.
High-quality thick wood
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Industrial Tanker Desk of Steel with Chrome Trim
Located in Madison, WI
Industrial tanker desk from the 1950s. Solid steel frame with chrome trim and formica top
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Industrial School Desk by Willy van der Meeren for Tubax, Belgium
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Staphorst, NL
Well known Belgium Industrial Design.
Designer: Willy van der Meeren.
Manufacturer: Tubax Belgium
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Industrial Design Table by General Fireproofing
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Oakland, CA
Very rare "suspension bridge" design rendered in aluminum, rubber, and formica. This seldom seen design is sure to turn heads. Black Formica top.
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
1950 Olivetti Desk
By Olivetti
Located in London, GB
1950 Olivetti desk
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1950s Italian Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
$1,638
Industrial Bakers Table
Located in Spokane, WA
Finished baker's table, rich patina and wear from use, with zinc bottom. Use as island, side table, work table, bar. Perfect size fpr multi use.
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20th Century American Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Zinc
$1,200
Jean Prouve Compas Desk, 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Compas desk, created by Jean Prouve and manufactured by Atelier Prouve in the 1950s.
Compas
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1950s French Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Invincible "Modernaire" Desk
Located in Madison, WI
Mid-century Invincible Office Desk in classic gray and excellent condition. The line of "Modernaire
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20th Century American Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Industrial Side Table
Located in Madrid, ES
A very rare writing/reading side table edited in Belgium in the 1960s. Formica surface and steel
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Steel
Industrial Wall Mount Table
Located in Spokane, WA
Finished wall mount table. Use as side board, desk, entry table.
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20th Century American Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Stripped Metal Tanker Desk
Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
A handsome vintage English stripped metal tanker desk from the 1950s. It has three drawers on one
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1950s English Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Steel
1950s Deks in Industrial Design
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
1950s desk from France in Industrial Design. Beech carcass and tabletop with green, curved steel
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Steel
Industrial drafting table and chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Industrial drafting table and chair designed by Friso Kramer for De Cirkel, period 1954. Inspired
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1950s Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
Vintage Midcentury Stripped Metal Tanker Desk
Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
A stunning vintage English stripped midcentury style tanker desk from the 1950s. It has three
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1950s English Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Steel
"Dactylo" Desk by Jean Prouve, circa 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
Dactylo desk / table beautiful patina. Produced by Atelier Prouvé, circa 1950s. Bent steel and
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1950s French Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Steel
Industrial iron base/zinc top table
Located in Norwalk, CT
Industrial iron base/zinc top table, the base made with two stamped iron base brackets, c. 1950
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20th Century American Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Steel Tanker Desk Leather Clad Chrysler Midcentury, 1960s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Condition report: The desk is offered in superb condition with only minor age related wear, the
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1960s American Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Steel
Dutch Industrial Drawing Table with Lamp and Drafting Machine by Rotanex, 1950s
Located in Warsaw, PL
This architectural drawing table was manufactured in Netherlands and designed by Rotanex-Pool, n.v. Wormerveer Holland during the 1950s. It has a simple frame made from metal. The ta...
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1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
Old Desk with Integrated Sitting, Circa 1950, France
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Old desk made of steel from the 50’s with integrated sitting. Fully restored (stripped, patinated
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1950s French Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Steel
1940s Industrial Sawhorse Work Table Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique saw horse legs.
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1940s American Schoolhouse Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
1940
s Art Moderne Steel and Aluminum large desk
Located in Hudson, NY
Large black steel and aluminum desk with one drawer.
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1940s American Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
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Steel, Aluminum
Mid CenturyDesk, Industrial Light Steel with Brass Corners
Located in Port Chester, NY
A French industrial desk from the 50's, one center drawer. Interesting brass corners. Drawer
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1950s French Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Brass, Steel
Belgium Teachers Desk of Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Teachers desk of Belgium architect Willy Van Der Meeren. The construction is so fine. The massive
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1960s Belgian Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
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Metal
Grey Friso Kramer and Prouvé Style Desk, by Marko, 1950s-1960s
By Marko
Located in Schagen, NL
This wonderful Dutch Industrial desk was manufactured by Marko in Holland, circa 1950s-1960s. It's
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
Desk Work Table with Steel Top and Legs, Mid-Century
Located in Madison, WI
Desk work table has steel top with striking rust patina that has been cleaned and sealed. Ample
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Steel
Industrial Adjustable French Architect
s Drafting Table, 1950s
Located in Roubaix, FR
1950s adjustable architect's drafting table. Dimensions: Top 150/H 99 cm, polished iron base: 88 large X 78 cm deep. Very easy to move up and down.
the lowest height in Horizontal ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Shaw Walker Tanker Desk with Linoleum Top and Steel Corner Bumpers
By Shaw Walker
Located in Madison, WI
Midcentury Tanker desk with Linoleum top and steel corner bumpers. Minor reassembly of legs to desk
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1970s American Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Steel
French Design Wooden and Metal Rare Executive Desk from the 1950s by Strafor
By Strafor
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Known for the robustness, quality and industrial style of their furniture, I propose here this rare
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
Polished Steel Library Table by All Steel
By Allsteel
Located in Oakland, CA
These classic American industrial desks by AllSteel are great for retail, office, and home. This
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1950s American Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
1950s School Bench from Amesco
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
fox on the desk top. The wood is a light wheat color and the metal structure is refinished in a warm
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1950s French Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Metal
Antique Library Wooden Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique library wooden table.
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Modern student writing table designed by Willy Van Der Meeren (1953).
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modern student writing table designed by Willy Van Der Meeren (1953).
Beautiful bent metal
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1950s Belgian Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Kaiser Idell Industrial design writing desk lamp-1950
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Desk lamp,
Manufacturer Kaiser Idell,
Germany 1960.
Lacquered metal, adjustable arm
Two bulbs
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1960s German International Style Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
1940s Industrial Writing Desk by General Fireproofing Co., Refinished
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
a writing desk and work table. The 4-legged base features single utility drawer. Freshly powder
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1940s American Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Steel
French Industrial Writing Table
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The structure of this writing table is black paint on round steel in a seamless and unblemished
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1960s French Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Steel
Industrial Desk
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A painted steel industrial office desk with kingfisher blue leatherette top, chrome corner caps
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20th Century English Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
$1,920
Vintage Industrial Metal Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage American industrial metal desk with brass elements.
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Brass, Steel
Industrial Steel Stand Up Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
A large polished steel Stand up Industrial desk by Keystone.
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20th Century American Industrial Vintage Industrial Writing Desk
Materials
Metal, Steel
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Vintage Industrial Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage industrial writing desk for your home. Each vintage industrial writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and steel. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage industrial writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right vintage industrial writing desk, those designed in Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one vintage industrial writing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ahrend de Cirkel, Gispen and Friso Kramer produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Vintage Industrial Writing Desk?
Prices for a vintage industrial writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $333 and can go as high as $32,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,684.
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.
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