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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
An Early 19th Century Oak Writing Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An Early 19th Century Oak Writing Table
This is a good honest country made piece, it has one long drawer, square slightly tapering legs and a good flat top
The table is sound and u...
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19th Century Georgian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
KITA LIVING Frame Table - Elliptical
Located in Bomonti, TR
Defined by the sculptural woodwork, Frame Table Elliptical is an expression of a gentle geometry.
With the idea of creating a versatile table, it has a utilitarian perspective by of...
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2010s Turkish Japonisme Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,248 / item
19th century Sheraton revival leather top library table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Sheraton revival leather top library table circa 1890.
We are pleased to offer this free standing mahogany writing desk in the ...
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Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Leather Top Desk by Baker Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 31 in W: 48 in D: 24 1/4 in
This Louis XV Style Bronze and Leather Top Desk by Baker is truly an incredible piece! Crafted of the highest quality this piece is bound...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Flagg Desk Walnut Writing Desk or Home Office Computer Desk by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
We handcrafted this classic writing desk with walnut hardwood from Birmingham's urban forest. For your home office, computer desk or a place to work from home, comfortable and focused on a novel or a grocery list. The writing desk offers a unique contemporary design for the home office or any room. Three open storage compartments and two self-closing drawers ensure longevity and functionality. Simple steel pulls have a black patina. The finished back allows the desk to be used in the middle of a room for 360 viewing.
Urban hardwood...
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2010s American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing Office Table Provencal Rustic
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing office Table Provencal Rustic . An exquisite French Provencal antique campagne Campaign High-end ...
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18th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by J. Divíšek, Repolished, Walnut, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Maker: Jaroslav Divíšek - Týniště nad Orlicí
Desk dimensions:
Height: 80 cm (31.5 in)
Width: 205 cm (80.7 in)
Depth: 83 cm (32.7 in)
Space for legs:
Height: 63 cm (24.8 in)
Width: ...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Wood, Walnut
Antique Hand-Painted Floral Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful and unique writing desk is rustic yet utilitarian, and would work well as either a decorative piece or as a genuine work space in an apartment, office, or bedroom. Pla...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique American Colonial Solid Maple Roll Top Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Colonial, Georgian, or Chippendale style roll-top desk
USA, Circa 1970s
Carved solid maple, with original brass hardware. Desk and drawer locks, and keys are in...
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1970s American American Colonial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Hans Wegner, Wishbone Desk, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and teak "Wishbone" desk designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 29.5” H x 67.8” W x 33” D
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
1930
s Vintage Heavy Cherrywood Writing Desk - Comes Apart Into 4 Pieces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
On offer 1930's USA Made Heavy Cherrywood Writing Desk. Lots of storage with 6 drawers. Can be placed in room with back showing. This very high quality desk comes apart into 4 pieces.
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique c.1910 Carved Mahogany Wine Table – Side / Occasional Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique c.1910 Carved Mahogany Wine Table – Side / Occasional Table, Fine Quality
An early 20th-century mahogany wine table with attractive age, colour, and patina. Full of charm an...
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$855 Sale Price
30% Off
1960s "Maya" Giotto Stoppino for Bernini Italian Design Wood Desk
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare italian desk
Giotto Stoppino for Bernini
Italy, 1969
Wood and chrome metal
Bibliography: G. Gramigna, 1950-1980 repertorio: immagini...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis XV Oak Partner
s Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV Oak Partner's Desk is perfect for two working simultaneously, or for one with two businesses! One side is four drawers, while the other is a drawer and two c...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Military Campaign Style Wood and Brass Desk with Red Leather Top, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century military campaign desk. This fantastic piece was made in Italy in the 1960s.
This trestle desk is made from a beautiful wood with exceptional grain, the top is ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960
s English Regency Style Pecan Desk Console by Thomasville
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This English Regency style pecan writing desk by Thomasville would be perfect in any room. Desk, console, or entryway table to name a few. The stain / tone appears to be in the fam...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,726 Sale Price
22% Off
Granite Marble Desk 1990s DHL shipping
Located in Palermo, IT
DHL shipping
White and green granite marble desk, Italian made, 1990s
Elegant, discovered in the studio of one of Italy's greatest architects.
Width 157 cm, depth 61 cm, height 78 ...
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1990s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Antique Hand Carved Oak Jacobean Dining Table, Circa 1910s
Located in Germantown, MD
Gorgeous Hand carved oak Jacobean style dining table. Use as a library/office table or desk. Beautiful oak top with substantial hand carved...
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Early 20th Century American Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Regency Leather Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from exquisite acacia and oak, this grand writing table is inspired by an antique original circa 1800, showcasing the artistry of traditional craftsmanship. The richly graine...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
$9,841 / item
Medea Desk matte
Located in Pesaro, IT
Bright colour of Medea desk with the coloured veneer stripes at the edge brings magic, energy and vivid accent.
Composite veneer for Medea desk, the play of shades, the play of inclined lines on the curved surface of the edge of top.
Desk with curved...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$7,509
The Forsyth Editor
s Desk
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The design of the Forsyth Editor’s desk is based on an original copy editor's desk commonly used by newspaper and magazine editors. Back in the day, when c...
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2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Antique French Marquetry Ormolu Side Table 3 Drawer Cabinet Commode Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Portland, OR
An important antique French Louis XV transitional style gilt-bronze mounted amaranth & kingwood marquetry table à écrire, by Paul Sormani, Paris, circa 1870.
A beautiful bombe shape...
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1870s French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Mid Century Wooden Brutalist Desk in Solid Oak, Made in France, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This desk is a classic representation of mid-century design, crafted in France during the 1950s. Made from solid oak, it exudes strength and durability. Its minimalist yet impactful design incorporates elements of brutalism, featuring clean lines and geometric shapes. The natural grain of the oak wood adds warmth and character to the piece, while its compact size makes it suitable for smaller spaces. This desk is not only a functional workspace but also a timeless piece of furniture that adds a touch of vintage charm to any room.
Honorable designers from this French era is: Charlotte Perriand...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Queen Anne Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique style drop front secretary desk, made in Queen Anne style with brass hardware. Petite size, with 22x17" desk space, great for small space.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian burr walnut freestanding Davenport having a quality burr walnut top with original walnut gallery, shaped burr walnut lift up writing slope with original lea...
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19th Century English Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Desk in Teak Model ND 93 by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Berlin, BE
Desk in Teak Model ND 93 by Nanna Ditzel
Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik
Additional information:
Material: Teak
Artist: Nanna Ditzel
Size: 175 W X 72 D X 75 H cm.
Category
1950s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Desk Made In Teak By Omann Junior From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The desk in teak, designed by Omann Junior in the 1960s, is a prominent example of Danish furniture design from that time.
With its characteristic teak wood design, the desk radiate...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Desk Metal, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with side drawer column in enamelled metal with leatherette-covered top.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Chinese Scroll Foot Writing Desk, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The streamlined form of this 19th-century Chinese writing desk is softened with subtle carved embellishments and a lovely, timeworn patina. Crafted of elm (yumu) with traditional joi...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
English Arts and Crafts Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Arts and Crafts oak roll top desk with side drawers and leather top.
Category
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts trestle library table or writing desk
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Measures: 48"W x 30"D x 29"H.
Professionally res...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Magnificent Rare Kidney Shaped Vladimir Kagan Burl Desk Credenza Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Vladimir Kagan Burl and Lucite kidney shaped desk credenza. Very few of these unusual desk/ credenzas were ever made and all were custom made for private collectors. This...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lucite, Burl
$36,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Aksel Boll Jensen Designed Danish Extending Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern desk from Denmark in teak wood. Space saving feature with a sliding top to extend the desk 46" to 61.6".
Please confirm location.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Cartesio Desk by Ivano Colombo
Located in Milan, IT
Equipped with a practical drawer, this desk in Canaletto walnut and ebony boasts a dynamic silhouette marked by a distinct sculptural flair. The streamlined legs extend at the base t...
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Ebony, Leather
$9,690 / item
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small
Spazio
Desk with Drawers
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s
In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, h...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Rare Louis XV Style Bureau Plat, After a Model by J. Dubois, France, Circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare double-side Louis XV style flat desk, made of veneered wood, opening with three drawers decorated with a beautiful flower motif end-cut wood marquetry. With fine chased and gi...
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Heritage Henredon Scalloped Edge Olive Burl Wood Top Desk One Drawer Table MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative Banded Heritage Henredon Scalloped Edge Olive Burl Wood Top Desk One Drawer Table MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Partners Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This very fine late 18th-century George III period mahogany partners library writing table is a remarkable piece. Constructed from solid mahogany, it features a moulded edge and a re...
Category
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Biedermeier Art Deco Style Partners Desk Curved Johan Vilhelm Karlsson 1947
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Art Deco style pedestal partners desk with the finest grade Mahogany veneers on probably a birch frame in a classic deep rich darker color French polish finish.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
$8,680 Sale Price
20% Off
15x Original USM Haller Schreibtisch in Wunschfarbe Design Tisch
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen USM Haller Schreibtisch mit individuell lackierter Tischplatte zum Verkauf an. Wir haben mehrere Tische auf Lager, die wir auf Kundenwunsch aufarbeiten und dessen Ti...
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Early 2000s Swiss Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Munkegaard School Desks
Chairs Arne Jacobsen, 1956
Located in London, GB
Description:
School desks and chairs designed for the Munkegaard School by Danish architect and designer, Arne Jacobsen during the mid-late 1950s. The Munkegaard School opened in 1...
Category
1950s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk with brass and walnut pulls
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk with brass and walnut pulls'
Brass caps on legs
Chair opening 28.25 W x 25 H (drawer bottom to floor).
2 locks with 2 keys each.
Touch up only on desk,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,464 Sale Price
29% Off
French Art Deco Cerused Desk
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco Cerused Desk.
Offered is a shapely French Art Deco cerused oak desk or writing table with a door on either side with 4 shelves in each. This handsome desk with a floa...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage Hekman White Chinoiserie Rattan Desk with Glass Top
Located in Sarasota, FL
This vintage Hekman rattan desk combines elegance and functionality with its intricate fretwork design and airy coastal aesthetic. The natural rattan frame is finished in a light, wa...
Category
Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Classroom Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage classroom desk and chair that has been beautifully refinished. The chair rests on a swiveling base, and the desktop raises to reveal a l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$420 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Writing Desk 1960s Mahogany Veneered Enameled Metal
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with double column side drawers in enamelled metal and mahogany veneered wood with Formica-covered top.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
André Sornay Rare Writing Desk with Movable Cabinets in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
André Sornay for Meubles Sornay, writing desk with pair of cabinets, mahogany, lacquered wood, France, 1950s/1960s
This rare office ensemble consisting of a desk and matching mobile...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Amazing Desk Art Deco 1930 France Wood Zebrano
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk
Year 1930
French
Wood is Zebrano
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. It has a large work surface.
The quality of the furniture and the e...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Ebony, Zebra Wood
French Walnut Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant desk, writing table, with slant drop front, with the beautiful carved decors in Classic figures all around the piece and saber legs. When opened we find the writing area...
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Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Black Desk with Drawer, Wood and Metal Legs, Brazil Mid-Century Modern Designer
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Marajoara design desk with drawers is a study in Mid-Century Modern utilitarian and luxury furniture, featuring minimalist details and inspired by Brazilian native art. The design reflects the pure heritage of Brazilian modernist furniture; created by the designers at Atelier BAM Design, and represented by the Firma Casa design gallery.
The luxury modern design style is one of the most influential movements in contemporary Brazilian design. Among the main names of modernist designers are Lina Bo Bardi, Vilanova Artigas...
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
French Wood Table by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible wood table by Charles Dudouyt, made in France, 1940's. Rectangular top with four thick carved wood legs and ball feet. Newly refinished in light stain showing nice grain ...
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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Wood
Japanese Antique Table, Desk, Double-sleeved desk, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique Japanese table was produced in the Taisho period (1912-1926).
This is a double-sleeved desk whose lacquer has gained a deep flavo...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Bespoke Executive Metal Desk, Lacquered Steel, Walnut Veneer, Industrial Design
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Industrial design executive metal desk, customizable.
The desk is made of lacquered steel, aluminum, walnut veneer.
Category
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Scandinavian Dressing Table, 1950s
Located in Neuss, NW
Unique dressing table from the 1950s. High-quality corpus in walnut veneer with one drawer, one pull-out writing surface and slanted solid wood legs.
Quality Features:
very good wor...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wood and metal desk. Composed of a box with 3 lockable drawers with key and storage space, and another box with 3 unlockable drawers. The boxes can be turned. Stamped Tecno. Wear du...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Desk by Gio Ponti and Alberto Rosselli, Rima Padova, Italy, circa 1955
Located in Berlin, DE
Desk by Gio Ponti & Alberto Rosselli, Rima Padova, Italy, circa 1955
Originally designed for the Pirelli Tower in Milano.
In 1950, Alberto Pirelli, president and owner of the giant...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Fine French 1940s Walnut Desk by Jean Pascaud
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Pascaud (1903-1996) - A fine French Art Deco four drawer walnut desk with a carved diamond pattern and four scroll legs with bronze sabots.
The matching 3 doors cabinet with a ...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
25x Original USM Haller Schreibtisch Kitos M Plus schwarz Eiche
By Usm Haller
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten insgesamt 25 wunderschöne USM Haller Schreibtische der Serie "Kitos" in verschiedenen Größen zum Verkauf an. Die Tische wurden professionell gereinigt und die Tischplatten...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Oak Arts
Crafts Pedestal Desk by Alexander J. Kropholler, 1890s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Arts & Crafts pedestal desk.
Design by Alexander J. Kropholler.
Striking Dutch design from the 1890s.
Executed in solid oak and original wrought iron, this stunning and one of a kind museum piece has a hand-carved quotation " A Little Learning Is A Dangerous Thing" by Alexander Pope (1688-1744), one of the leading Neoclassical or Augustan poets of the first half of the 18th Century.
Two original hand-carved owls and hand-carved elements on top of the desk.
Original lock and key and in good working order.
Measurement from ground to writing top is 76 cm or 29.92 in.
This wonderful Arts & Crafts desk by Alexander J. Kropholler is in very good refinished condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
We offer the matching bookcase...
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1890s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$9,079 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Style Macassar Ebony Lacquered Desk
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century Art Deco style lacquered desk: three drawer Macassar ebony desk top with nickel escutcheon and keys, supported on black legs.
Category
20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nickel
Antique and Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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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