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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Set Square Walnut Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Set Square Walnut with solid walnut wood structure. Desk with 3 drawers,
with outside with pull-out shelf and open compartments and with inside pull-out
shelf for pencils, wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$50,483 / item
Waterfall Style Vintage Desk with Unique Drawer Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese waterfall desk with five drawers, opium mat top and rustic character. Emanating a blend of exotic allure and sophisticated craftsmanship, this vintage Chinese opium...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Bronze Putti Di Mare and Glass Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and unusual dining table of patinated bronze and glass. The bronze base depicts a pair of aquatic cherubs, or mermen, with outstretched arms supporting a 3/4" thick piece of ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
$14,000 Sale Price
20% Off
John Vesey Stainless Steel Bronze Neoclassical Desk
By John Vesey
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary mid-century modern stainless steel and bronze writing table, desk, or bureau plat designed by John Vesey (American 1924-1992). Made in the grand neoclassical French Lou...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Bronze, Brass
1980s Herman Miller Burdick Group Post Modern Industrial Design Modular Desk USA
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A rare opportunity to buy a stunning Post Modern desk designed in 1981 by Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller.
Burdick’s first product for Herman Miller was the 'Burdick Group System', ...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Clean Lined Chrome Mid Century Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Mid Century Chrome Desk, in the style of Florence Knoll, American, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Writing Desk by Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, India, 1960s
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A rare and authentic example from the Chandigarh project in India, this teak writing desk by Pierre Jeanneret reflects the architect’s rational yet sculptural design language. Charac...
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Rolf Thies Unique Free-Standing Desk in Cognac Leather and Marble
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rolf Thies for Nordiska Kompaniet, free-standing custom-made writing or office desk, leather, marble, Sweden, circa 1965
This refined desk was designed by Swedish architect Rolf Th...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Rare
Kono
Dining Table / Desk by Lella
Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, 1984
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and large 'Kono' table, which works excellent as either a dining table or a desk, by Lella Vignelli and Massimo Vignelli was designed in 1984 and this example created in the mid-to-late 1980s by Casigliani in Pisa, Italy. This rare example of the 'Kono' design features a monumental Black Granite slab for the top, two thick slabs of Imperial Red Granite which connect together to form one of the bases, and the Vignellis signature Patinated Copper cone which forms the other base.
The 'Kono' design was normally made as coffee tables so it is quite rare to find examples made scaled up in dining table size. In addition, typical Kono tables were made with glass tops and a single slab granite base. This example however, the Vignellis selected Black Granite instead of the typical glass tops. Also, rather than using a rectangular single-slab base, this example features an L-shaped base constructed with two slabs that connect together along one angled edge. It still employs the cone-shaped patinated copper base typical of Kono tables, however this example is much larger of course than cocktail table versions.
The Vignelli Center for Design Studies, which houses the artists’ archive, confirmed this table to be one of two known drawings by the Vignellis (a copy of the Vignelli sketch, which they provided, is included in the photo gallery) though it is unknown if the other table was ever produced, making this table potentially an important one-of-a-kind.
The Black Granite top in lower light settings is dark, deep and mysterious. With direct sunlight its luminosity is intense - see the photo gallery for images of the table in direct sunlight from our skylight above. It glows, shines and shimmers with incredible vibrancy, similar to diamonds - to see it in person is quite exquisite and remarkable. While we only had it set up under our skylight for a couple hours, I would describe the experience as recharging - I felt like I had just spent a couple hours meditating, this would be incredible to wake up to every day before leaving to work.
The Vignellis described the 'Kono' table as: “This design exploits the relationship between geometrical figures and material finishes." Over the course of their four-decade-long design practice, Lella and Massimo Vignelli collaborated on projects that ranged from product design and brand identity to interior and furniture design. Whether designing New York City’s subway map...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Granite, Copper
$34,700 Sale Price
27% Off
English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk of mahogany from the late 19th century, featuring an inset embossed leather top, with reeded edge around the circumference, over a frieze of two ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful remarkable statement in design and craftsmanship. This mid-century teak Danish desk, precisely crafted in exceptional teak grain wood, with a fully finished back the finish...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Antique Louis XV-Style Inlaid Ladies Writing Desk / Secretaire, 19th Century
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Exquisite antique Louis XV-style writing desk, crafted in rosewood veneer with marquetry inlays and adorned with gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts.
The serpentine silhouette, slender cabri...
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19th Century Rococo Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk by Jacques Adnet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare et large bureau par Jacques Adnet
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$15,204
Maitland Smith Empire Style Leather Top Desk
Located in Toledo, OH
Maitland Smith Empire style desk with tooled leather top and curved corners, 2 narrow drawers with lion pulls, curule style legs with gilt acanth...
Category
Late 20th Century Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather
Zanotta Quaderna 2750Table/Writing Desk in White Plastic Laminate by Superstudio
By Superstudio, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Quaderna Table/Writing Desk in White Plastic Laminate by Superstudio
Honeycomb core structure coated with white plastic laminate, digitally p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plastic
$6,769 Sale Price / item
15% Off
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
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
AT 305 - Desk in oak by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AT 305 - Desk in oak with two flaps and three drawers. Designed by Hans J. Wegner and made by cabinetmaker Andreas Tuck.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Raw Steel Desk in Handcrafted Colorless Varnished Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Desk raw steel in handcrafted
steel, dark finish. French manufacture,
colorless varnished.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Industrial Anco Bilt Cast Iron and Oak Drafting Table with Steel Surface
By Anco Bilt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial drafting table/desk in oak with steel surface, fully adjustable via cast iron hinges, knobs, and brackets manufactured by Anco Bilt of Glendale, New York (ca. 1940s).
Surf...
Category
1940s American Industrial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cut Steel, Iron
Paul Bromberg for H. Pander
Zonen Free-Standing Desk in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Bromberg for H. Pander & Zonen, executive desk, oak, the Netherlands, 1927
This free-standing desk, designed by Paul Bromberg in 1927, stands as an example of early 20th-centur...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Baker Furniture English Regency Banded Mahogany Writing Desk or Console Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional English Regency or Georgian style drop leaf writing desk, console table, or sofa table
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1940s
Mah...
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1940s American Regency Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century French Desk Carved Table with Three Drawers, 1930s
Located in Miami, FL
This is an elegant piece with timeless beauty. The dimensions, proportions, the wavy edge and the slender legs are valuable elements.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Petite Ebonized Child Size or Ladies Writing Desk attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Refined and compact, this Maison Jansen–attributed Directoire-style desk from the 1950s showcases timeless French elegance in a scaled-down form ideal for a lady’s writing table or c...
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1950s French Directoire Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Pierre Chapo, desk and chair for Regain, 1960
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Signed desk mod. B02 and chair S24 by Pierre Chapo in ash.
Functional design and traditional craftsmanship in a contemporary style.
Desk W 120 D 60 H 76
Chair W 50 D 40 H 82 Sh...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Ash
Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Rosewood Desk
Located in London, England
An exquisite Danish cabinetmaker made desk in stunning rosewood dated to the early 1950s. This elegant desk exhibits the finest cabinetmaking techniques with subtle mouldings on the ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
American Burl and Chrome Executive Desk by Edward Axel Roffman, 1970s.
Located in Dublin 8, IE
An impressive executive desk designed by Edward Axel Roffman in the 1970s, exemplifying his signature blend of bold materials and streamlined modernism. The desk is constructed in ri...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
1960s National Mt Airy Mahogany Chippendale Writing Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Mahogany Chippendale writing desk by National Mount Airy Furniture of North Carolina.
Measures 34 W x 23.25" D x 38.25' H. Writ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
A Large Rosewood Desk by Nanna Ditzel Denmark 1960
s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Large Rosewood Desk by Nanna Ditzel Denmark 1960's
Manufacturer : Soren Willadsen
Beautiful craftsmanship.
Very beautiful wood grain.
In original good condition.
Report : Colo...
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1960s Danish Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Svend Åge Madsen Sled Legs Teak Desk 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Freestanding teak desk by Svend Åge Madsen for HP Hansen Denmark 1960s. With 3 drawers each site, sled legs and front with book compartment. Key incl.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
An Impressive Mid-Century Modern Semi circular Desk, 1970s
Located in Sherborne, GB
A teak desk of boomerang form, large and stately size. The twin pedestal featuring beautiful brass handles that are in the form of Sanskrit Seal. These feature animals. The drawers o...
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Mid-20th Century Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Jacques Adnet, Art Deco Modernist Desk and Chair, Lacquered Wood, Opaline Glass
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Exceptional semi-circular Art Deco desk by Jacques Adnet.
Made of black lacquered wood, featuring a rounded-cut top with an inset black opaline desktop. It rests on two cabinets wit...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Opaline Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Rosewood
Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by G.V. Møbler
By G.V. Møbler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern floating top teak desk manufactured by G.V. Møbler in Denmark, circa 1960s. This desk has an innovative design where you can appreciate the fine attention to ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Kartell Earl of Wood Desk by Philippe Stark in Light Wood and Chrome Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Earl of wood is a simple new desk with a curved wooden surface, offering the perfect solution to the Office and Habitat worlds on account of its myriad diffe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Organic Modern Armona Desk, Walnut, Brass, Onyx, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Armona stone desk draws inspiration from the serene landscape of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Quartz, Onyx, Stainless Steel, Brass
C.1950s French Limed Oak Desk
Located in London, GB
A limed oak desk from France.
Unusual form with original brass hardware.
Nicely patinated with light signs of wear.
Recently sympathetically restored...
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1950s French Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Parigi and Prina for Molteni Orix desk with integrated lamp , red c.1970s
Located in London, GB
Parigi and Prina for Molteni, ‘Orix’ Desk, Red, c.1970s
A sculptural and innovative ‘Orix’ desk designed by Italian architects Paolo Parigi and Renato Prina for Molteni, circa 1970s....
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
French Walnut Desk, Side Table or Writing Table, Louis XIII
Located in Labrit, Landes
French desk or side table, made circa 1660
Massive walnut and iron handles.
Nice antique patina.
The turned legs and bars are typical of the Louis XIII style.
Legroom height and dept...
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17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
$3,135 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Wood Island With Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning vintage wood island with a naturally weathered finish, featuring six drawers for storage and a lower shelf for open display. Its generous length and rustic charm make it a...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Executive Desk in Mahogany with Chrome Accents, Circa 193
Located in Miami, FL
French Art Deco Executive Desk in Mahogany with Chrome Accents
France, Circa 1930s
A magnificent example of French Art Deco design, this executive double pedestal desk is crafted fr...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Antique Italian Walnut Desk Side Table with Cabriole Carved Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique Italian solid walnut side table with four beautiful walnut cabriole carved legs and detailed by the shaped corners, beveled top and central drawer with brass handle...
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,425 Sale Price
20% Off
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Palm Wood and Metal Desk in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'005' Palm Wood and Metal Desk in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Handcrafted in the Los Angeles and French workshops of noted French designer a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$12,145 Sale Price / item
10% Off
Carlton House Style Mahogany Desk
By Sahon Tradition Furniture
Located in Astoria, NY
Carlton House Style Mahogany Desk, with gilt-tooled green leather writing surface above a secret compartment, Sahon Furniture label to right side drawer interior. 34" H x 44.5" W x 2...
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20th Century American George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Süe
Mare rosewood and amboyna burl desk 1921
By Sue et Mare
Located in Paris, IDF
This walnut, rosewood, and amboyna burl veneer desk dates from the early 1920s and was created by Louis Süe and André Mare. It takes us straight to the height of the Art Deco period....
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Amboyna
President Senior Frosted Green Glass and Chrome Desk by Gallotti and Radice
Located in Miami, FL
President Senior desk with frosted sea-foam green glass (12mm) and a chrome plated steel frame. Originally designed by Gallotti & Radice in 1971, this piece is from the 1990s.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Directoire Style Small Bureau Plat
Located in Sheffield, MA
Directoire Maison Jansen style desk. Label inside drawer inscribed "A. Alavoine and Co., NY and Paris." Leather inset writing surface, drawer ...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1960s desk top in colorful formica
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Fully restored 1960s desk/desk.
Color matched an agile black lacquered tubular iron frame with adjustable brass feet.
Colored formica top as well as the fronts of the 3 drawers, wo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
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
Jules Leleu- A French 1950s 3 Drawer Walnut Writing Table with Brass Details
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu - A fine French Mid-Century three drawer walnut desk with brass details.
A similar desk is shown page 137 of the book "Jules et Andre Leleu" by Vivianne Jutheau - Edited...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Painted Writing Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century English painted five drawer kneehole desk/ writing table. 1890.
Kneehole measurements: 18-inches x 25-inches H
Code: 9145
Dimensions:
W: 53.5" (135.9 cm)
H: 32"...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Industrial Design Executive Metal Desk in Lacquered Metal, Germany, 2018
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Executive metal desk in classical industrial design style. The timeless essential form with two cests of drawers, creates a clear and distinctive ...
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2010s German Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.
Mea...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Small desk from the "Action Office" series by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Small desk from the "Action Office" series by George Nelson for Herman Miller, distributed by Mobilier International in France, 1968, featuring a storage pull-out.
A break on one rea...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Ebony Desk with Leather Top, Early 1900
s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A rare ebony British Colonial desk with two reeded drawer fronts, reeded sides and reeded, tapered legs. It has a dark green leather inserted top. The desk has a clearance of 24" f...
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Early 20th Century British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Ebony
Reconstruction Oak Desk, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
A single-drawer oak desk with a lower bookshelf and a single drawer in the manner of Jeanneret or Gabriel.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
This stunning mid-century modern writing desk, crafted in the USA circa 1970s, is a timeless addition to any home office or creative space. Featuring beautiful walnut woods and origi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful 19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk with immaculate new embossed leather writing surface. French Louis XVI bureau plat table desk...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Iconic Lady Desk by Helmut Magg for WK Möbel, Mid Century Modern, Germany, 1950s
By Helmut Magg
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This is the famous desk designed by Helmut Magg, also known as „Lady Desk”. Produced in Germany by Neue Gemeinschaft für Wohnkultur, WK Möbel in 1950s. The design is simple yet very ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
The Square Desk. Brazilian Solid Wood Writing Table Design by Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Square Desk was inspired by the design of Brazilian modern furniture from the 1950s and 1960s, featuring straight lines and Indian straw weaving. It's delicate and highly comfort...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Straw, Wood
$2,000 Sale Price / item
37% Off
Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb 1920s beautifully patinated oak roll top desk of neat proportions, finely carved and of gorgeous quality. The moulded top of rectangular fo...
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1920s English Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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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