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20th Century Osvaldo Borsani Set of 10 Dining Chairs in Wood
Skai
50 for ABV
By Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo
Located in Turin, Turin
) chairs with structure in wood, upholstery in skai (fake leather). Perfect for a dining room, or even for
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather
Pierre Jeanneret, Writing Chair, Circa 1960s, Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Writing chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh project. Circa 1960s.
The cane seat and
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1960s Indian Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Cane, Teak
Yale Burge Writing Desk with Matching Chair
By Yale Burge
Located in Westport, CT
Yale Burge dark and light oak parquet design writing desk with hand-wrought steel and brass
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Brass, Iron, Steel
Solid Brass Chiavari Chair
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Hanover, MA
writing desk or as a boudoir chair.
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Writing Desk and Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful mahogany writing desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Perfect scale with eight pull out
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20th Century American Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Writing desk and matching chair by Suzanne Guiguichon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of a set including a coffee table and two reclining armchairs.
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1950s French Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Mid-Century Paul McCobb Model #1560 Writing Desk and Chair
By Paul McCobb, George Nelson, Planner Group
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century writing desk model #1560 and chair both designed by Paul McCobb, circa 1950s.
Part of
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Ettore Sottsass and Marco Zannini Donau Writing Desk and Chair
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ettore Sottsass and Marco Zannini, “Donau” writing desk, circa 1986
Produced by Franz Leitner
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1980s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Metal
Chinoiserie Ebonized
Gilt Ladies Writing Desk
Cane Back Chair, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Chinoiserie ladies writing desk set features ebonized desk with top having burl bordering
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20th Century Chinoiserie Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century Vintage Postmodern Lacquered Writing Desk and High Back Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Contemporary writing desk and chair. A beautiful lacquered Demilune shape in a
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Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Metal
20th Century Italian Design Writing Desk with Chair by Gio Ponti, 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare Italian design writing desk with chair. Rare and precious walnut wood. Comfortable size for a
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1960s Italian Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk with Chair, Designed by Ico Parisi 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern writing desk with chair marked RB Rossana, designed by Ico Parisi.
Top
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Metal, Brass
Industrial Writing Desk Table with Chairs for Kids by James Leonard for Esavian
By James Leonard
Located in Antwerp, BE
aluminum frame. UK, 1948 Quite rare to have a set of 4 chairs and table available
Would fit well in a Jean
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1940s European Industrial Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Desk Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
writing desk or as side chair.
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1960s Italian Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Iron
Dunbar Style Desk
Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French polished Dunbar style writing desk with chair. Desk has caned modesty panel with matching
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20th Century American Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Walnut
Wine Red Synthesis 45 Armchair by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, Italy 1970
s
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in Steenwijk, NL
1972 with writing desks, chairs, armchairs, drawers, filing cabinets and various accessories, all these
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Metal
Jaap Penraat Dutch Modernist Credenza
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
desk, chair, coffee table and bookcase. Very nice solid beech wooden credenza with black and yellow
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Henkel Harris Solid Cherry "Lady Astor" Queen Anne Desk and chair
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant Queen Anne style " Lady Astor" writing desk and matching chair. The desk and chair are
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1980s American Queen Anne Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Brass
A Leather Wrapped Desk and Matching Arm Chairs designed by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
.
This Writing desk and matching arm chairs (chairs measure 24" wide, 29" deep, and 28.5" high with a
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Leather, Ash
High Back Crocco Simili Cuir Chair by Chiavari
By Chiavari
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
town of Chiavari.
Perfect for a writing desk, boudoir chairs.
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1960s Italian Rococo Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Brass
Fantastic Set of 4 High Back Chiavari Chairs
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
town of Chiavari. Perfect for a writing desk, boudoir chair or small dining table.
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20th Century Italian Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Chiavari Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
Chiavari.
Perfect for a ladies writing desk or as a boudoir chair.
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1950s Italian Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Italian Brass Chiavari Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
town of Chiavari. Perfect for a ladies writing desk or as a boudoir chair.
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Writing Desk Chair
20th Century French Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
. Whether gracing a cozy nook or paired with an antique writing desk, this chair stands as a testament to
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20th Century French Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Wood
Solid Brass Chiavari Chairs
Five
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Hanover, MA
.
Perfect for anywhere accents, for a writing desk or as boudoir chairs.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Brass
$1,400 / item
Solid Brass High Back Chiavari Chair
By Chiavari, Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Hanover, MA
writing desk or as a boudoir chair.
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Brass
Razorblade Armchair in Oak by Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Portland, OR
) Kjærnulf’s now iconic “Razorblade”
Chair. Perfect compliment to a writing desk or occasional statement chair
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Steel Table and 8 Armchairs in the Manner of Jean Prouve
Located in New York, NY
Writing Desk. The Set of Dining Chairs can be purchased separately.
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1950s French Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Razorblade Armchair in Oak by Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Oakland, CA
) Kjærnulf’s now iconic “Razorblade” Chair. Perfect compliment to a writing desk or occasional statement chair
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Jaap Penraat Dutch Modernist Table
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
, writing desk, coffee table, chair and bookcase. Very nice solid beech wooden table with black linoleum top
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
French Post-War Single Bed in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
you don't want to miss out on. In case you like to combine this with the additional writing desk with
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Spider Table by Jindrich Halabala, circa 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Gloucester, GB
systems for reclining), writing desks and dining-room chairs with a high, spreading back. Halabala's
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Beech
Spider Table by Jindrich Halabala, circa 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Gloucester, GB
systems for reclining), writing desks and dining-room chairs with a high, spreading back. Halabala's
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Beech
Spider Table by Jindrich Halabala, circa 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Gloucester, GB
), writing desks and dining-room chairs with a high, spreading back. Halabala's unique tubular chairs with a
Category
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Beech
Spider Table by Jindrich Halabala, circa 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Gloucester, GB
), writing desks and dining-room chairs with a high, spreading back. Halabala's unique tubular chairs with a
Category
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Beech
Spider Table by Jindrich Halabala, circa 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Gloucester, GB
), writing desks and dining-room chairs with a high, spreading back. Halabala's unique tubular chairs with a
Category
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Beech
Spider Table by Jindrich Halabala, circa 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Gloucester, GB
systems for reclining), writing desks and dining-room chairs with a high, spreading back. Halabala's
Category
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Beech
Spider Table by Jindrich Halabala, circa 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Gloucester, GB
), writing desks and dining-room chairs with a high, spreading back. Halabala's unique tubular chairs with a
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Beech
Italian Teak Wood freestanding Bookcase by Vittorio Dassi with Palutari, 1950s
By Dassi et Figli, Edmondo Palutari
Located in Traversetolo, IT
drawers
- Writing Desk with chair
- Coffee Table
- Lounge Chairs (set of 2).
Identical items or part of
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Brass, Iron
Frederick Duckloe Cherry Windsor Spindle Back Right and Left Writing Desk Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frederick Duckloe Cherry Windsor Spindle Back Right and Left Writing Desk Chair - a Pair. Item
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Mid-20th Century American Colonial Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Cherry, Oak
McGuire Whitewash Oak Writing Desk and Chair
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 1970’s McGuire writing desk and chair design by Elinor McGuire.
The desk is solid
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Brass
Paul Mccobb Writing Desk
Matching Original Chair
By George Nakashima Woodworkers, Paul McCobb
Located in Bensalem, PA
All original Paul Mccobb desk and chair with original labels on chair and desk
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Maple
French Wicker Writing Table Desk and Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous antique French hardwood framed wicker desk and chair with a lovely distressed green finish
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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Wicker
French Provincial Oak Writing Desk and Chair by Hickory
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style oak writing desk with parquet top and ladder back chair
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1970s American French Provincial Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Writing Desk and Chair, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk and t-back chair
By Paul McCobb for
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Vintage Curtis Products American Colonial Maple Windsor Writing Desk Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Curtis Products American Colonial Maple Wood Windsor writing desk arm chair. Item features
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Mid-20th Century North American American Colonial Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Maple
Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Tortoise Bamboo Sloped Writing Desk and Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho writing desk. A chic burnt bamboo beams with gorgeous gold detailing along
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Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
20th Century John Sherrif American Studio Mixed Wood Writing Desk and Chair
Located in Morristown, NJ
c. 1988, John Sherrif mixed wood writing desk and chair, in walnut, ebony, and mahogany. The desk
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1980s American American Craftsman Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Fabric, Ebony, Mahogany, Walnut
Vintage Solid Maple Heywood Wakefield Wheat Writing Desk With Cats Eye Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing includes both the desk and chair.
Collectors know that it is difficult to find
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Maple, Fabric
Italian Teak Wood Writing Desk and Chair by Vittorio Dassi with Palutari, 1950s
By Edmondo Palutari, Dassi Lissone
Located in Traversetolo, IT
The desk is wooden with teak veneer, the seat and the backrest of the chair are upholstered with
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Edmund Spence Desk and Chair
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Atlanta, GA
Midcentury desk and chair, designed by Edmund Spence, Sweden, circa 1960s. The desk has a clean
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
French Art Deco Desk
Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A French Art Deco desk/vanity table and chair set, in a grayish teal colour.
Carved with
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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Desk and Chair, Germany, 1945
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Desk and chair in solid beech, Germany 1945. This furniture was intended for French officers
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1940s German Country Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Beech
Frank Gehry Desk and Chair
By Frank Gehry
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural desk and chair, designed by Frank Gehry for his company, Easy Edges Inc, American, circa
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Wood, Masonite
Andreas Hansen Danish Mid-Century Pine Desk
Desk Chair
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
A Mid-Century Modern free-standing desk made of pine, designed by Andreas Hansen. Featuring top
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Pine
Midcentury Italian Postmodern Black Lacquer Sculptural Desk with Desk Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with high gloss black lacquer, single drawer, and accessory chair. Desk is finished on the back side.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Wood
Tommi Parzinger Desk and Chair
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic example.
Re-lacquered in the exact color match.
Brand mark in the drawer.
Category
1950s American Vintage Writing Desk Chair
Materials
Mahogany
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Vintage Writing Desk Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage writing desk chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every vintage writing desk chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage writing desk chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage writing desk chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Paul McCobb, Planner Group and Pierre Jeanneret each produced at least one beautiful vintage writing desk chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Vintage Writing Desk Chair?
A vintage writing desk chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $75,000.
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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