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Set desk and chair Derk Jan De Vries 1980 circa
By Maisa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
height, the SAMARA desk provides ample surface area for your work, whether it's for writing, drawing, or
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Set desk and chair Derk Jan De Vries 1980 circa
Set desk and chair Derk Jan De Vries 1980 circa
$5,966
H 28.35 in W 52.37 in D 23.63 in
Set Massimo Scolari For Giorgetti "Zeno" Desk and Chair, 1990s
By Massimo Scolari
Located in Brussels, BE
Set Massimo Scolari for Giorgetti "Zeno" desk and chair, 1990s.
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Empire Revival Mahogany and Brass Set Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Empie Revival mahogany pedestal desk with stunning hand-hammered
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Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Campaign Style Dresser and Faux Bamboo Desk 2-Piece Set
By Dixie
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted campaign style two piece writing desk with dresser chest of drawers. Make is Dixie and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Organic Modern Custom Ashwood Corner Desk Dresser Set 1970, Signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
optional ashwood dividers. Three-drawer desk has a pull-out writing surface and a shelf-cubby on the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lucite, Wood, Ash

Midcentury Campaign Style Dresser, Desk and Bookshelves Unit 3-Piece Set
Located in West Hartford, CT
Campaign style 3-peice set includes a six-drawer dresser, a desk with faux bamboo and a bookshelf
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Wood

Industrial Arts Crafts Brushed Steel and Leather Desk and Chair Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1930s, Industrial, Arts & Crafts, brushed steel desk set features one drawer with polished brass
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

70 s Piretti Platone Folding Desk / Chair Set for Castelli Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very smartly designed Platone table and chair set that both fold flat for storage so when you
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

70
s Piretti Platone Folding Desk / Chair Set for Castelli Italy
70
s Piretti Platone Folding Desk / Chair Set for Castelli Italy
$2,400 / set
H 27.17 in W 32.29 in D 25.2 in
Mahogany Desk Set on Brass Armature by Paul McCobb for Calvin
By Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
Desk, model C8815 from the Irwin Collection features one pull-out work surface, three drawers and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

British Colonial Style Faux Tortoise Bamboo and Grass Cloth Desk Set
Located in Southampton, NJ
Midcentury faux tortoise bamboo and grass cloth desk with Asian modern form featuring two glove
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Vintage 1970s American British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cotton, Bamboo, Cane, Raffia, Rattan

Rare Macassar French Art Deco Office Set Desk Table, Bookcases and Armchair
By Marcel Genèvrière, André Domin
Located in Paris, FR
Marcel Genevriere (1885-1967). Composed by four items: An impressive large size writing desk table in
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Macassar

Antique Victorian Style White Wicker Vanity Desk with Drawers and Chair Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian style white wicker vanity desk with drawers and chair set. Item features (1) desk
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Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Office Set with Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi Mobili Moderni
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Presenting to you a breathtaking and exceedingly rare Italian Executive Desk of the 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Desk Set with Cabinets Designed by Elmar Flötotto for Flötotto, 1980s
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Oirlo, LI
different elements that you can place exactly as you want it. This set consists of a desk with a smaller
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech

Claude Gaillard and Henri Lesetre, Desk and Mobile Pedestal Set, France, 1970
By Claude Gaillard and Henri Lesetre
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Claude Gaillard and Henri Lesetre, executive desk and its mobile pedestal in rosewood and brushed
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Desk And Chairs Set By Jules Leleu And Maxime Old
By Maxime Old, Jules Leleu
Located in New Orleans, LA
This timeless chair and desk set features the iconic designs of two French Art Deco greats, Jules
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20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany, Lacquer

Art Deco Desk And Chairs Set By Jules Leleu And Maxime Old
Art Deco Desk And Chairs Set By Jules Leleu And Maxime Old
$68,500 / set
H 29.5 in W 72.63 in D 29.88 in
Mid-Century Solid Beech Veneer Desk Chair Set, Germany c.1960 s
Located in London, GB
An unusual style Mid-Century Modern, solid Beech & veneer desk, crafted by Ekawerk Horn-Lippe in
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech

1990s Set of Italian Red Leather Desk and Armchair by Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau
Located in IT
This desk has been designed in 1997 by Italian designer Luca Scacchetti and produced by Poltrona
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

1965 Arne Jacobsen Set of Four Saint Catherines Desk and Chair in Oak
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Knebel, DK
This rare set of four Saint Chatrines desks and chairs were produced by Fritz Hansen marked with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Sculpted Legs Kneehole Desk Chair - 2 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Sculpted Legs Kneehole Desk & Chair - 2 Pc Set. Item features a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Pretzel Rattan Desk and Chair Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the charm of coastal living with our Vintage Coastal Pretzel Rattan Desk and Chair Set
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Late 20th Century Philippine Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan

Irish International Style Metal Set of Office Chair Desk by Eileen Gray, 1970s
By Eileen Gray
Located in MIlano, IT
Irish international style black and chromed metal set of office chair and desk by Eileen Gray
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Vintage 1960s Northern Irish International Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Bauhaus Set of Tubular Steel and Wood Desk, Stool and Storage Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Prague, New Town
Bauhaus set featuring a tubular steel desk and stool as well as a storage cabinet, all made in
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Swedish Modern Teak Bedroom Dresser Set and Desk by Bertil Fridhagen, circa 1964
By Bertil Fridhagen, Bodafors
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Designed by Bertil Fridhagen and manufactured by Bodafors in Sweden, this bedroom dressing set
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Upholstery, Mirror, Teak, Bentwood

Set of Art Deco Armchair Desk by Francisque Chaleyssin 40 s French, G589 G590
By Francisque Chaleyssin
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Set composed of a desk and an armchair of art deco style of the cabinetmaker from Lyon Francisque
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Set of Desk and Chair by José Cruz de Carvalho for Interforma, 1970 s
By José Cruz de Carvalho
Located in Lisboa, PT
This set of desk and chair was designed by José Cruz de Carvalho and produced by Interforma, in
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Vintage 1970s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Ico Parisi, Set Consisting of a Small Desk with Chair and Coffee Table on Wheels
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
Ico Parisi, set consisting of a small desk with chair and coffee table on wheels with two drawers
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Silver Desk Writing Set, Platerías Martínez, Madrid, Spain, 1845
By Platerías Martínez
Located in Madrid, ES
Scribe with three inkwells. Silver. Real Martínez silver factory, Madrid, 1845. With contrast marks. Notary of silver in its color composed of a rectangular tray with raised and op...
Category

Antique 1840s Spanish Neoclassical Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Antler Writing Desk from, 1875
Located in New York, NY
This unique and striking writing desk is a true one-of-a-kind piece that is sure to captivate and
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Desk Sets

Materials

Antler

Antler Writing Desk from, 1875
Antler Writing Desk from, 1875
$3,600
H 5 in W 11 in D 15 in
Tubular Steel Office Set, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This office furniture set consists of a desk with a cantilever chair, a paper basket, and an
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Tubular Steel Office Set, 1930s
Tubular Steel Office Set, 1930s
$8,200 / set
H 29.53 in W 45.28 in D 25.6 in
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Boxed Desk Writing Set, London, circa 1863
By John Mechin Charles Bazin
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian extremely rare solid silver complete boxed traveling writing set
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Russian Imperial Silver Onyx Desk Writing Pen Set Inkwell Blotter Seal
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Russian Imperial silver and onyx four piece desk set, circa 1896. The set having
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Antique 1890s Russian Baltic Desk Sets

Materials

Onyx, Silver

George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Set 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Handewitt, DE
large desk with a roll-top in massive teak, a small desk on wheels, and a wall set with 2 containers and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Silver Desk Writing Set, Daoíz, Velarde, Ruíz and Arango at Monteleón, Madrid
Located in Madrid, ES
lid, and a very striking textile and sabers openwork decoration. The figures, in military uniform, set
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Antique 1820s Spanish Neoclassical Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Silver Desk Writing Set, Martínez, Apolinar del Campo, Spain, 1803 and Later
By Platerías Martínez
Located in Madrid, ES
Scribe with three inkwells. Silver. Silversmiths Martínez and Apolinar Del Campo, Madrid and Vitoria, 1803 and later. With contrast marks. Notary of silver in its color composed of...
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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Full Warren Platner executive set for Knoll International, 1973
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
quintessential example of mid-century modern office design. This particular set includes a large desk and two
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Doré Bronze And Enamel Writing Desk Casket
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite French writing desk casket is a stellar example of neoclassical craftsmanship
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Doré Bronze And Enamel Writing Desk Casket
Doré Bronze And Enamel Writing Desk Casket
$1,450
H 3.5 in W 4.13 in D 2.88 in
Office Set by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1970, Italy
By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli
Located in Oirlo, LI
The set has the same beautiful brown color and is covered with leather, the glass is in top
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Vintage 1970s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass

Office Set by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1970, Italy
Office Set by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1970, Italy
$7,719 / set
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in
Ico Parisi Mid Century Modern 6 pieces Jatoba Office Set
By Ico Parisi
Located in Weesp, NL
. NB the price is for the complete set: The Jatoba executive desk, the matching Jatoba executive chair
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Ico Parisi Mid Century Modern 6 pieces Jatoba Office Set
Ico Parisi Mid Century Modern 6 pieces Jatoba Office Set
$28,504 / set
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 37.41 in
Set of Three Modern French Wood and Metal Tables
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Roma, IT
Interesting set of four coffee tables with metal base and Formica top. Perfect as brasserie
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Modern French Wood and Metal Tables
Set of Three Modern French Wood and Metal Tables
$1,425 / set
H 28.75 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Italian Mid-century Bedroom set designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi Mobili Moderni
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Elevate your next bedroom project with this rare and stunning 1950s Bedroom set. A small
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stained Glass, Maple

Set Office ARFLEX Alberto Rosselli for Pirelli Tower Mid-Century Modern Rosewood
By RIMA
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Set Office ARFLEX Alberto Rosselli for Pirelli Tower, aluminium and metal parts, to note
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Red Lacquered Desk Set with Bamboo Effect Details with Wicker Chair
Located in Conversano, IT
Esplora il nostro eccezionale set di mobili vintage composto da una scrivania laccata rossa con
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Vintage 1970s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Set Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend de Cirkel
By Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Complete set Reply Dutch Design Architect drawing / drafting table designed by Wim Rietveld and
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

20th Century Osvaldo Borsani Set of 10 Dining Chairs in Wood Skai 50 for ABV
By Atelier Borsani Varedo, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Turin, Turin
rational functionality that the modern movement had developed for domestic living. Here a set of ten (10
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Faux Leather

Antique Campaign Writing Slope, Ship s Captain, Correspondence, Desk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign writing slope. An English, mahogany ship's captain's correspondence
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Mahogany

1940s Ponte Vecchio Solid Silver Writing Set
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A hand crafted solid silver writing set originally sold by the silversmith, Rebbio Corri at number
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Vintage 1940s Italian Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

1940s Ponte Vecchio Solid Silver Writing Set
1940s Ponte Vecchio Solid Silver Writing Set
$451
H 1.97 in W 5.91 in D 9.85 in
c. 1865 French Napoleon III Table Top Writing Desk Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
French, circa 1865, Napoleon III table top writing desk box. Burl amboyna, ebony & boulle inlays
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desk Sets

Materials

Velvet, Burl

Antique travel writing desk that belonged to SIR FAIYAZ ALI KHAN
Located in Milano, IT
Here is the breathtaking masterpiece that is this small brass inlaid wooden travel desk, adorned
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Antique Early 1900s Indian Anglo-Indian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

English Burl Walnut and Mounted Brass Fitted Interior Writing Desk, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English burl walnut and ebonized hinged writing desk with exterior mounted brasses and fitted
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Antique 1820s English George III Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Turquoise Writing Set with Bronze Mountings, China, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Hexagonal porcelain desk set with turquoise blue glaze with fine craquelure. The tray stands on
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Svend Hammershoi for Kähler, Denmark, Writing Set in Glazed Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Svend Hammershøi/Hammershoi for Kähler/Kahler, Denmark, writing set in glazed stoneware, 1930s
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Desk Sets

Silver-Plated Writing Set, 19th-20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Writing desk set on rectangular tray with railing openwork and raised on small legs consisting of
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Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver-Plated Writing Set, 19th-20th Century
Silver-Plated Writing Set, 19th-20th Century
$1,187
H 10.24 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
Silver Writing Set Manuel Díaz Del Castillo, Toledo, Spain, 1819
By Manuel Díaz del Castillo
Located in Madrid, ES
With hallmarks. On an oval tray decorated with an openwork balustrade, are placed various items: the inkwell, the sandpit and container with lid holed to let the feathers on, all si...
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Antique 1810s Spanish Neoclassical Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Marble writing set, southern Italy, 2nd half of the 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Grand Tour object writing set made of green marble. The open lid shows the Bay of Naples. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

Turned Rosewood Writing Implements
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
and pencil set with holder, make a huge statement on any desk.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Rosewood

70s Design Stationery Writing Set with Magnetic Stand from Biliko in Blue, Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
touch to your desk! item. writing set model. biliko maker. biliko period. 70s country. italy material
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Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

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Writing Desk Set For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the writing desk set you’re looking for. Each writing desk set for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. Find 127 options for an antique or vintage writing desk set now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer writing desk set, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right writing desk set, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one writing desk set that is appealing in its simplicity, but Platerías Martínez, Ahrend de Cirkel and Friso Kramer produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Writing Desk Set?

A writing desk set can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,900, while the lowest priced sells for $270 and the highest can go for as much as $75,000.
Questions About Writing Desk Set
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.