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Modern Desks and Writing Tables

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Solid Oak and Walnut Jameson Desk by Lynnea Jean, In-stock
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 detai...
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood, Oak

John Widdicomb Burlwood and Brass Writing Desk, USA c 1970s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful burled wood desk, with brass curved bar-form legs and brass recessed pulls. Three shallow drawers. The desk has been refinished and all brass polished and lacquered. The d...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Small Burgundy Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Table Top Drawer, Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This small study desk is made with a beetroot powder-coated steel frame and a burgundy coloured natural linoleum tabletop. The linoleum for our desks is selected for the ecological p...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Large Bespoke Study Desk with Linoleum Top and Drawer, Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large beetroot color study desk is made with a powder coated steel frame and a beautiful natural linoleum top made out of linseed oil. This modern minimal desk has two steel dra...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Jacques Pine Green Console Table in Bird s Eye Maple 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

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Wood, Maple, Birdseye Maple

Rosewood Chrome Desk by Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
A small writing desk by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Rosewood top with three storage drawers sit atop contemporary bases of chromed steel. Overall in very good condition. The ro...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Modern Italian Desk by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and architectural desk designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and modern sensibility that define Italian design. This sleek piece f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Beautiful Solid Cherry Desk by Harden, NY, Moser Style
Located in Miami, FL
Solid cherry desk with hidden compartments, hand cut dovetail construction and a leather writing top made by Harden Furniture. Writing surface height is 29" Knee clearance height is ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

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

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Brass

EPIC Bronze and Steel Desk by Soraya Osorio
Located in Vero Beach, FL
EPIC Semi-Circle Metal Desk — Aged Bronze Black Bronze Steel The EPIC semi-circle desk commands presence with its sculptural form, embodying a sense of power and confidence in any interior. The front center leg and all three drawer fronts are finished in a hand-crafted, textured aged bronze, offering warmth and artisanal depth. The black bronze steel top and outer legs create a striking contrast, balancing bold geometry with refined materiality. Designed for collectors, creatives, and luxurious workspaces, this desk stands as both a functional centerpiece and a modern statement piece. Customization available upon request. Featured in Elle Decor...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Steel, Bronze

ClassiCon Jean Fold Out Table by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Jean, named after Eileen Gray‘s intimate friend of many years, the architect Jean Badovici, stood in various modeis in their summer villa E 1027. "Every room has at its disposal one ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Four Drawer Butternut Study Desk with Linoleum Top - Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The four-drawer Study desk is made with a butternut powder-coated steel frame and a pearl-coloured natural linoleum tabletop. The linoleum for our desks is selected for the ecologica...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Large L Shape Customizable Contemporary Corner Study Desk
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful large L Shaped Study desk made with a bright green powder-coated steel frame and a charcoal linoleum top made from all-natural ingredients, such as flax, wood flour, and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

French Marcello Desk in Blue Lacquer, Glass, and Brass by Joris Poggioli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ultra-glam statement-making desk in glossy blue lacquer, with glass base, brass accents, and velvet and MDF drawers by French designer Joris Poggioli. I...
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Large L Shape Customizable Contemporary Corner Study Desk
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful large L Shaped Study desk made with a deep burgundy powder-coated steel frame and a colour matched linoleum top made from all-natural ingredients, such as flax, wood flou...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Contemporary Trestle Table "Work" in Solid White Oak by Casey Lurie USA
Located in Chicago, IL
Introduced in 2016, WORK table is a contemporary take on the traditional working tables used by artists and designers for centuries. The table has height adjustable trestles...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Oak

Contemporary Sitting Standing "Work" Desk in Solid White Oak by Casey Lurie, USA
Located in Chicago, IL
Work desk is the smaller sibling of our WORK table, a contemporary take on the traditional working tables used by artists and designers for centuries. The choice of materials combine...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Oak

Georgetti Erasmo Luxury Italian Oval Desk by Massimo Scolari
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An extraordinary Italian design with particularly noteworthy Moden form and exquisite wood. Georgetti Erasmo oval desk designed by Massimo Scolari with fluid and linear lines. The de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Large Ice Blue Steel Contemporary Study Desk with Two Drawers - customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large ice blue study desk is made with a powder coated steel frame and a beautiful lacquered plywood table top in colour matched ice blue. This modern minimal desk has two steel...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

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

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Wood

Bespoke Modernist Tubular Steel Table in Chromed Metal and Glossy Lacquered Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke modernist tubular writing table made of chrome plated tubular steel and lacquered wood.
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2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

"Volpi" writing desk with drawer in natural Brazilian wood, office table
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Alfredo Volpi is a Brazilian painter who, throughout his career, experimented with geometric shapes, especially variations on flag shapes. The Volpi desk is inspired by the geometric...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Walnut

Modern Silhueta Console Table, Port Saint Laurent Marble, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Silhueta console, Modern Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Inspired by the organic shapes and lean silhouettes, this console adds a modern touch to every li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Brass

Theory Desk in Natural Verde Onyx by Paloma Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Theory Desk in Natural Verde Onyx by Paloma Editions Dimensions: D 63 x W 160 x H 76 cm. Materials: Natural Verde onyx. The form features our signature directional line work and a s...
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Onyx

Venezia Rialto Writing Desk
Located in Milan, IT
Effortlessly enriching any modern interior - from a conference room, office, home study - this sculptural piece will create a timeless and elegant focal point. Entirely crafted of wo...
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

The Square Desk, Square Armchair, Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese
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 comfortable for everyday use, seamlessly blending functionality and elegance. The wood's ebonization is achieved through the Japanese technique of charred wood known as shou sugi ban. Crafted from solid freijó wood and adorned with a drawer featuring natural Indian straw. * As they are natural materials, wood, straw and leather may have different tones and textures than those shown in the photos. About the designer: Amilcar Oliveira hails from São Paulo, the capital city. He studied Radio and TV at ECA-USP and worked as a director at production companies like Sentimental Filmes and Your Mamma. Currently, he's part of the directorial roster at Mixer. In parallel, he studied carpentry at the Cosi de Legno school under Piero Calò, carrying on the teachings he received from his father and grandfather, who were both carpenters deeply passionate about this craft. Amidst the pandemic, he created his debut piece, the Square Armchair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Straw, Wood

Xitle Desk with 2 Drawers
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archetypical modern furniture...
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2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

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

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Wood

Extraordinary Pierre Jeanneret Library Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are very pleased to present this exceptional and rare Pierre Jeanneret illuminated reading table with provenance from DAV (Dayanand Anglo-Vedic) College Chandigarh which was built...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Organic Modern Pontes Desk, Green Marble Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pontes Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Pontes ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Brass

005 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

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Steel

PEMBROKE Writing Desk by AMBROZIA, Claro Walnut, Stainless Steel Leather
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
This Modern Pembroke writing desk/table is handmade to order from a hand selected bookmatched wood slab desk top with a hand rubbed natural oil and wax ...
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2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Herringbone Waterfall Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Herringbone Waterfall Desk, create a serene space for work and moments of reflection with this parsons style desk, engaging the senses with its fluid f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Industrial Modern Wrought Iron Tilt Top Drafting Desk / Table
By Jorge A. Marien
Located in East Freetown, MA
Extraordinary modern wrought iron and glass tilt top drafting desk/table. Glass top is framed by wrought iron and tilts when the steampunk style handles are loosened. Table can be used as a dining or large entrance table.
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21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
Located in London, GB
Our larger handcrafted modernist wall mounted oak desk/vanity or console table designed and handmade in England using traditional furniture making techniques. Completely handcrafted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Leather

Modern Shagreen Leather Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern shagreen embossed leather-wrapped desk with a brass tone iron-framed base. Three drawers with marbleized paper-lined interiors and with brass ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

"Xilte" Desk
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archetypical modern furniture...
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2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

"Xilte" Desk
"Xilte" Desk
$4,900 / item
Solid Wood Writer s Desk in Walnut with Steel Joinery and Removable Legs
Located in Biddeford, ME
This writer's desk is an exercise in restraint. This sleek desk’s tapered legs are made from solid Walnut and are detachable thanks to the custom blackene...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Modern Light Oak Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
With its rounded subtle barrel-shaped top with alternating quarter straight cut oak veneers stands squarely on solid trapezoid-style legs. The facing two drawers have adequate enough...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Modern Minimalist Home Office Writing Desk in Black Oak Wood and Black Lacquer
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The VOID Collection is best described as simple but sophisticated. Furniture with a void, reinforced by the existence of an exoskeleton, captures our attention in this space. This ed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Cut Steel, Steel

Aurora Sculptural Curved Steel and Solid Ash Wood Desk by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
Elevate your workspace with the stunning Aurora Desk from Autonomous Furniture. Crafted from the finest Whitened Ash wood and raw steel, this modern industrial desk is a true stateme...
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2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Ash, Oak, Walnut

Isabella Costantini, Italy, Duilio Desk with Polished Brass
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
Designed by IC and beautifully crafted by Italian artisans, the Duilio desk features a ribbed drawer and stylish legs. The brass, or powder coated metal, details and stunning design will bring elegance and sophistication to any space of your home. Accessories and details: 1 velvet, or faux leather, lined drawer...
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Rare Solid Mexican Cocobolo Wood Desk Don Shoemaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken and rare desk by celebrated Mexican designer and woodworker Don Shoemaker, model no F46. Designed in 1970s and executed in 1981, the desk is constructed with patchwork of ...
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1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Cocobolo

Yellow Steel Contemporary Study Desk with Two Drawers - Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
A large yellow study desk made with a powder coated steel frame and a beautiful lacquered plywood colour matched table top. This modern minimal desk has two steel drawers suspended u...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Small Green Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Table Top Drawer, Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This small study desk is made with a green powder-coated steel frame and a contrasting deep green natural linoleum tabletop. The linoleum for our desks is selected for the ecological...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Walnut Orange MiMi Table by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi table creates a slender, graceful profile punctuated with painted surfaces that ca...
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Oak, Plywood

Desk Next Level
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The Next Level Desk by Malerba is an elegant and functional vanity table, customizable from our collection with a marble top. It features the "Flowers of the Forest" marble with leat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

Desk Next Level
Desk Next Level
$16,516 / item
ClassiCon Orcus Home Desk in Walnut by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
Orcus desk in walnut by Konstantin Grcic. Secretary desk in MDF and plywood, veneered, drop-flap writing surface, 4 drawers, secret compartment, storage spa...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Plywood

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Walnut Wood 160x80
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid walnut, this minimalist executive desk blends functionality and sculptural presence. Elevate your workspace with this...
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2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Walnut, Plywood

Miniforms JUMBO Console by Paolo Cappello
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jumbo is a solid looking console designed to meet the challenges of the home office or limited space of bedrooms. A band of metal embraces the top, embellishing its volume. Jumbo als...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

"Xilte" Desk
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archetypical modern furniture...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

"Xilte" Desk
"Xilte" Desk
$4,900 / item
Simply Modern Writing Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An elegant modern writing table with three singular leather wrapped drawers, our Cardamon finish on the veneered frame (and handles) with panel en...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Sleek Wooden Desk with Multiple Storage Compartments in a Minimalist Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Presenting a space-efficient desk crafted from solid wood, providing practical storage solutions. This desk facilitates maintaining a neat and organized workspace through three drawe...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Philippe Starck Square Mahogany Dining Table M Serie Lang for Driade Aleph
Located in Hanover, MA
A stealth bomber-like sleek square book-matched ribbon mahogany veneer top dining table over four sharply angled polished cast aluminum legs, each having the signature and manufacturer's mark: Aleph by Starck. Designed by Philippe Starck in 1987 for Aleph France: a division of Driade, from the limited series Lang...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Desk or Writing Table Geometric Glass Crystal Collectible Design Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
The executive desk 'Origami' is made of extra-clear crystal glass. Each sheet of extra-clear crystal glass is cut and ground with extreme precision, then the sheets are assembled by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass

Linea D Lacquered Top Carpanese Home Italia Desk
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Desk in solid ash wood and ash-veneered wood fiber panels. Available with ash wood or matt lacquered top. Painted metal plates. Two drawers with push-pull system and eco-nubuck uphol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Ash, Lacquer

Bagutta writing desk by Annig Sarian for Arflex - Italy - 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Small desk with three drawers, wooden frame and chromed and curved tubular metal supports. The desk has a slight defect on one side, as shown in the photo. Manufactured by Arlex, It...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Stool from the city of Chandigarh, India 1950 - 1959
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Stool from the city of Chandigarh, India 1950 - 1959 Teak Holland and Sherry boiled wool. Desk: 27 H x 31.5 W x 23 D inches Stoo...
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1950s Indian Vintage Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak, Wool

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Desyo Writing Desk Walnut Wood with Leather
Located in Desio, IT
Writing desk in Canaletto walnut. Pen-holder and predisposition for electrical outlets. Upholstery of drawers and basement available in leather, Nabu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

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