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Marc Newson Desks and Writing Tables

Australian, b. 1963

With his sleek, glossy and dynamic designs, Marc Newson creates cutting-edge work that embodies notions of speed, luxury and progress. His work — be it his now-iconic Event Horizon table, an Italian speed boat, Nike shoes, or an Ikepod wristwatch — manifests a jet-set lifestyle redefined for the 21st century.

A Sydney native, Newson lived in Tokyo for several years and currently resides in London. He has created everything from furniture and jewelry to sneakers and dish racks. Given his globetrotting lifestyle, it’s easy to see why one of his best-known designs is the Lockheed lounge chair — a curvy, pod-shaped piece crafted from the same riveted aluminum that encases airplanes. You may also have spotted one of Newson’s many collaborations with luxury fashion houses — such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès — in a first-class departure lounge.

One of the most influential (and certainly one of the most prolific) industrial designers of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, Newson preaches the gospel of good design with messianic fervor. His work appears in dozens of museum collections around the world, and consistently fetches high prices at auction.

Newson has long been captivated by the space-age modernism of the early 1960s — indeed, his famed Embryo chair for Cappellini would fit right into the Jetsons’ living room. With such a long and impressive list of futuristic design bona fides, as you will see on these pages, Marc Newson is clearly a designer on the move.

Find vintage Marc Newson lounge chairs, tables and other furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Marc Newson
Riga Desk in ash and Black Finish by Marc Newson for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Marc Newson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Marc Newson, the Riga table is a writing desk made of matte lacquered wood (in all of the colours in the collection) with legs in solid beech wood. The feet and knobs are...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Marc Newson Desks and Writing Tables

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Ash

Riga Desk in Ash and White Finish by Marc Newson for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Marc Newson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Marc Newson, the Riga table is a writing desk made of matte lacquered wood (in all of the colours in the collection) with legs in solid beech wood. The feet and knobs are...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Marc Newson Desks and Writing Tables

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Ash

Riga Desk in Ash by Marc Newson for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Marc Newson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Marc Newson, the Riga table is a writing desk made of matte lacquered wood (in all of the colours in the collection) with legs in solid beech wood. The feet and knobs are...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Marc Newson Desks and Writing Tables

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Ash

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Marc Newson desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Marc Newson desks and writing tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Marc Newson desks and writing tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original desks and writing tables by Marc Newson were created in the modern style in italy during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider desks and writing tables by Cappellini, Ivan Paradisi, and Poltrona Frau. Prices for Marc Newson desks and writing tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $10,945 and can go as high as $12,030, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $11,385.