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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
English Writing Table or Desk with Embossed Leather Top by Redman and Hales Ltd.
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk of patinated mahogany in the Georgian style, made by Redman and Hales Ltd. - featuring a moulded rectangular top ...
Category
20th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Piano desk black lacqued wood
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A sleek, black-polished, sculptural piece conjuring the presence of a grand piano.
Piano Desk evokes an intricate fusion of the grace in artistic expression and the discipline of w...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$9,660 / item
Stunning Art Deco Blonde figured walnut veneered Desk
Located in Barnstaple, GB
Absolutely stunning Art Deco desk in the most beautiful blonde figured walnut veneers. Comes in 3 pieces for ease of moving. A single curved pedestal one side and the other side capa...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Louis Majorelle Writing Desk, France 1930
s
Located in New York, NY
Very Unusual Majorelle Art Deco writing desk, the modernist line are a departure from the organic lines usually associated with the artist.
Signed with a marquetry.
37.5X22X34
Top 29
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Jacques Pine Green Console Table in Bird
s Eye Maple by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Designed with the aim to find the perfect balance between clean lines and warm texture. Consisting of 5 rounded, 50 mm thick slats with bird’s eye maple veneer, the console table is ...
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Maple
Italian Antique Walnut Marquetry Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian antique desk writing table with great veneer wood marquetry decorations, central drawer and nicely carved legs. Ideal in any room as a table or a stand alone cen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk by General Fireproofing GoodForm, Industrial
Located in Miami, FL
Desk by General Fireproofing with eight drawers. Comes with glass top. Good condition with some normal wear.
Category
1950s American Industrial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Rare Kingwood, Bronze and Leather Top Ladies Desk By Leon Dromard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This stunning French Louis XV style ladies desk by renowned Parisian ébéniste Léon Dromard exemplifies the height of 19th-century French elegance and craftsmanship. Beautifully venee...
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Detail Nordic teak writing desk, 1960s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Detail Nordic teak writing desk, 1960s.
Extraordinary Original 1960s Nordic design desk in right-sized teak wood. Its peculiarity is the positioning of the rear legs, which are not ...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Large L Shape Customizable Contemporary Corner Study Desk
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful large L Shaped Study desk made with a butternut powder-coated steel frame and a beige linoleum top. The furniture linoleum provides a natural satin matt surface made from...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Danish Mid-Century Freestanding Rosewood Desk by Clausen
Søn, 1960s.
By Clausen
Søn
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Freestanding Rosewood Desk by Clausen & Søn, 1960s.
Stunning Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern executive desk attributed to Clausen & Søn due to the signature butte...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Desk, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak writing desk or library table with built-in bookcases
In the manner of Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Measur...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Writing Table with Leather Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale late eighteenth century French Louis XVI period walnut lady's writing desk features a gold tooled black leather top. A single drawer pulls out from the side using a ...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Pastoe Teak Desk design by Cees Braakman 1960s Holland
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Teak Desk .4 drawers 1 door with shelve 2 pull out leafs ,
2 original keys . Design by Cees Braakman for Pastoe 1960s Holland .
please ask for cheaper shipping solu...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Kugge 52 Flower Pot from Ringvide, Pine, Natural or Pigmented Oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Kugge flower pot
We are all a cog in the machinery of life, let us strive to be a force that lifts and does not lower.
The top of the pot resembles the shape of a gear wheel...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Danish Mid-Century Freestanding Rosewood Desk with Floating Top, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Freestanding Rosewood Desk with Floating Top, 1960s.
Stunning Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern executive desk manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s.
High quality writing desk with exquisite details like the floating table top, triangular tapering legs and double bevelled edges.
Front with three drawers, top drawer with lock, original key included and a cabinet with shelf. Back features open compartment with two shelves, open bookshelf and a bar cabinet with door...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Southampton, NJ
Louis XVI style Regency Bureau Plat writing desk on brass casters boasting striking tooled leather top, five dovetail drawers with locks & working key; ebonized faux bamboo styling ...
Category
20th Century American Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Saarinen for Johnson Furniture Drop Side Desk c. 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Chic mid century desk designed by Eero Saarinen for the John Stuart Furniture Company, circa 1950's. This stylish desk features a rectangular top, with a drop side leaf, which can b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Toscana Vanity Table Oak Beige Leather Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Toscana Vanity Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Mid-Century Modern Toscana vanity table is a captivating blend ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Flip-Top Partners Teak Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Original condition, unrestored, cleaned and re-oiled.
Teak partner style desk designed and crafted by Peter Løvig Nielsen in Denmark, dated 1973. Ingenious design makes it versatile...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1920s Baroque Style Writing Desk / Table in Solid Oak, By a Danish Cabinetmaker
Located in Odense, DK
A beautifully proportioned Danish writing desk / table from the 1920s, crafted entirely in solid oak with a warm, aged patina. The table features a finely shaped tabletop above a dra...
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Early 20th Century Danish Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage A. Lietz Co. Drafting Table c.1940-1950
By A. Lietz Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A fully adjustable industrial drafting table with solid wood top and cast iron hardware and knobs. Original maker's tag. The table can be used as a tall dining table, desk or ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
$1,436 Sale Price
20% Off
French Empire Mahogany Bureau Plat, 19th C.
Located in Astoria, NY
French Empire Mahogany Bureau Plat, 19th century, with gilt-tooled tan leather top with central frieze drawer flanked by two short drawers on each side with faux partners desk back o...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Whimsical Hand-Carved Studio Craft Desk and
Located in Miami, FL
A remarkable hand-carved studio craft desk and chair set, sculpted entirely from solid wood and exuding an imaginative, anthropomorphic presence. The organically shaped forms, with t...
Category
1970s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$4,500 / set
George III Mahogany Double-sided Leather Top Library Writing Table, circa 1795
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine circa 1795 English late George III period mahogany double-sided library or writing table of rectangular form, the replaced gilt-tooled 'coral' leather inset top with square re...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Elegant French Style Writing Desk
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant French style writing desk with Louis XV lines in blond wood with silver leaf-painted table edge and feet. 3 drawers. Fitted g...
Category
1950s American Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Solid Oak Petite Farm Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A petite farmhouse-style oak table from 19th century France that appears to be a substantial console to easily double as a serving table on occasion, center table, or possibly a desk...
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Solid Walnut Writing Desk with Brass Inlay "Library Writing Desk"
By Anton Maka
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
The library writing desk is made of solid walnut with brass inlays. The desk drawer is split into two separate sections with a convenient divider ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Melting Vanity Table in Blue Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R
Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Teak Desk by Nanna Ditzel Søren Willardsen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Teak Desk by Nanna Ditzel
Søren Willardsen, Denmark
Teak desk with three drawers by Nanna Ditzel. The desk has a particularly beautiful grain.
Designer
Nanna Ditzel
Manufacture...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
20th Century Wood Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the mid-20th century. Louis XVI style furniture veneered in mahogany and walnut, rich in gilded and chiseled metal decorations. Finished desk for the center ...
Category
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$7,127 Sale Price
20% Off
The Chiquita desk with 8 drawers in Brazilian sollid wood
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Chiquita desk features smooth and delicate lines. In this version, it has 8 drawers with natural cane fronts and brass handles, giving it a nostalgic and romantic touch. Availabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Raymond Loewy for Mengel Floating Top Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This a large, modern floating top desk designed by Raymond Loewy for Mengel. It is in very good condition. The work surface is excellent ! It has been re-finished. Knee clearance is ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
$2,796 Sale Price
20% Off
English Double Pedestal Desk of Mahogany with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English double pedestal desk of mahogany from the 19th century, in the Georgian style, featuring a gilt embossed leather-inset top in a lovely tan hue with mahogany surround, ...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Soho Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R
Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Soho writing desk is the perfect piece for a living room, bedroom or office space that merges vintage and modern sensibility. Add a mirror and this desk becomes a vanity table. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Shape 2-Drawer Leather
Eucalyptus Desk
By Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
A sculptural silhouette defined by dynamic slanted cuts and enveloping curves marks this eye-catching desk from the Shape Collection. Offered in a luminous beige tone, the precious eucalyptus structure features two wide drawers sealed by a smooth top...
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Wood and brass Desk by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
Large wood and brass desk by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s
Large Mid-Century Wood and Brass desk by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s
The rare desk is characterized by its extremely eleg...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Weave Desk from Ringvide, Birch Wood, natural oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave Desk
Birch desk, made of solid birchwood and birchveneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the desk serves as a great example of Scandinavian cont...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Oak
Swedish Modern Desk by Master Carpenter Hjalmar Jackson, Sweden, 1938
By Hjalmar Jackson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful small desk, built by master carpenter Hjalmar Jackson. Made from rosewood with elegant inlayed lines of lighter wood.
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Teak Desk Model FM60
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kai Christiansen Teak Desk Model FM60 for Feldballes with front open bookcases. Beautiful Desk that would have a real presence in a room floating top with drawers on each side. Top ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Antique 6ft Victorian Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th C 183x105cm
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous Victorian antique partners library table is crafted from beautiful flame mahogany and dates from Circa 1860.
It features a striking inset green leather writing surface...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch, Artek 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare Mid-Century Modern writing desk in full birch model K81 manufactured by Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas for Artek. The minimalist design of the table already designed in the 1...
Category
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
Solid Oak and Walnut Jameson Desk by Lynnea Jean
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Aitkin, MN
This custom wood desk is hand-made in the United States with all hardwood construction. This modern design is characterized by its solid white oak body, minimalist walnut inlay detail, and unique split leg detail. Convenient and accessible storage drawers feature integrated hardware and a soft-closing mechanism. This contemporary design can look beautiful floating in a room as an executive desk or anchored against a wall or other furniture piece. The natural finish brings out the beautiful golden tones of white oak. This piece can be ordered in 4 finishes: Oak, Walnut, Ash and Matte Black.
Jameson Collection by Lynnea Jean...
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2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Hardwood
$6,700 / item
Swedish Gustavian Painted Side Table, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian side table from the 19th century, combining graceful proportions with the understated elegance of Scandinavian design. Crafted in pine and retaining its original ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front writing desk
In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co.
By The Cron-Kills Co.
USA, Circa 1900
Measures: 28.75"W x 13.88...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
CM 172 desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1960
Located in LYON, FR
CM 172 desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet
1960s desk by Pierre Paulin in teak (1955-1957)
Genuine CM 172 model.
Beautiful lines with its black steel crossbar structure and two-drawe...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Desk in Wood Design Italy 1970s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Palermo, IT
Rectangular desk made entirely of dark wood and enameled cream with plastic stationery compartment on the top. Made in Italy between the late 60s and early 70s.Exceptional for placem...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Domino Wall Writing Desk
By Modesign
Located in Milan, IT
Wall writing desk with 1 drawer and ribbed slat. It is curated with anthracite and plaster finish and two gunmetal handles.
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,225 / item
Large Danish Modern L-shaped Rosewood and Steel Desk with Sideboard, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Large Danish Modern L-shaped Rosewood and Steel Desk with Sideboard, 1970s.
Very impressive Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern executive desk in stunning rosewood/palisander veneer wit...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sonia Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Sonia writing desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Writing Desk Table by Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Deborah Ehrlich's simple writing desk is handmade with traditional joinery by an incredibly talented master craftsman in RI.
The delicate proporti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash, Hickory, Oak
$4,000 / item
The Bi Writing Desk. Handcrafted from solid jequitibá and imbuia wood.
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Bi writing desk brings modernity and lightness combined with a classic touch. It's crafted from solid jequitibá and imbuia woods and features a movable storage compartment that c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Borge Mogensen Desk
Chair Oak Soborg Mobler Denmark 1954 Writing Table
Located in Basel, BS
Børge Mogensen desk, model 132 for Søborg Møbelfabrik.
The writing desk was first published in the 1954 Søborg catalogue, the here offered model w...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Friso Kramer Style "Werzalit" Industrial Desks
By Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small industrial work desks with teak toned formica top and dark gray frame by Werzalit, Austria. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use. Sold indivi...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk or Writing Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful and simply designed teak desk from Scandinavia circa 1970's. It features teak construction with finished back. Clean & ready to use condition. No drawer keys present but ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Piano Desk Black Lacqued Wood
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A sleek, black-polished, sculptural piece conjuring the presence of a grand piano.
Piano Desk evokes an intricate fusion of the grace in artistic expressi...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$9,660 / item
Frits Henningsen 1940s Danish Mahogany Desk
Located in London, England
Frits Henningsen - Mahogany Writing Desk, 1940s
Rarely seen design from master cabinetmaker of the early Danish Modern period: Frits Henningsen. Henningsen produced all of his desig...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
English Antique Adjustable Architect’s Writing Drafting Desk Table circa 1870
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ADJUSTABLE ARCHITECT’S STAND WITH GILT-TOOLED LEATHER TOP, CONVERTING TO A WRITING TABLE
English, circa 1870
Oak, elm, pine and gilt-tooled leather
34 1/4" H (flattened) x 20" D x ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Elm, Oak, Pine
Melting Vanity Table in Blue Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R
Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The melting vanity table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Unique Italian Duo Desk in Walnut with Marquetry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Double desk, walnut, Italy, 1950s
This custom-made desk, designed for two people, combines functionality with elegant craftsmanship. The L-shaped tabletop allows simultaneous use by...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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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