Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
POSTMODERN STYLE
Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s. The characteristics of vintage postmodern furniture and other postmodern objects and decor for the home included loud-patterned, usually plastic surfaces; strange proportions, vibrant colors and weird angles; and a vague-at-best relationship between form and function.
ORIGINS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerges during the 1960s; popularity explodes during the ’80s
- A reaction to prevailing conventions of modernism by mainly American architects
- Architect Robert Venturi critiques modern architecture in his Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture (1966)
- Theorist Charles Jencks, who championed architecture filled with allusions and cultural references, writes The Language of Post-Modern Architecture (1977)
- Italian design collective the Memphis Group, also known as Memphis Milano, meets for the first time (1980)
- Memphis collective debuts more than 50 objects and furnishings at Salone del Milano (1981)
- Interest in style declines, minimalism gains steam
CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Dizzying graphic patterns and an emphasis on loud, off-the-wall colors
- Use of plastic and laminates, glass, metal and marble; lacquered and painted wood
- Unconventional proportions and abundant ornamentation
- Playful nods to Art Deco and Pop art
POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Ettore Sottsass
- Robert Venturi
- Alessandro Mendini
- Michele de Lucchi
- Michael Graves
- Nathalie du Pasquier
VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.
Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini — a onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.
Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group, which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.
Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals.
After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.
On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.
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Style: Post-Modern
Postmodern Home Office Standing Desk by Holznest Design
By Holznest Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive standing desk by Holznest Design.
A functional design featuring high-quality materials and craftsmanship. The postmodern color combination of black with red details is st...
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1990s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Piano Desk Blue Lacqued Wood
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A sleek, blue-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 wo...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$9,660 / item
Peizi Walnut Desk by Bowen Liu
Located in Geneve, CH
Peizi Walnut Desk by Bowen Liu
Dimensions: D 30 x W 60 x H 30 cm
Materials: Walnut
Based in, produced and shipped from the US.
The Peizi desk is designed for the contemporary offic...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Other
$11,291 / item
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
1980s Eppinger Post Modern Wood Chrome Pedestal Oval Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and one of a kind, oval pedestal wood desk you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Chrome hardware. ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Butternut Study Desk with Birch Plywood Table Top, Cream Desk Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The study desk is made with a butternut powder-coated steel frame and a lacquered birch plywood tabletop. The combination of the natural wood table top and powder coated steel frame ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Jürgen Lange, Secretary mod. Privé for Rosenthal Einrichtung, 1980
By Jürgen Lange
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
The secretary mod. "Privé" by Jürgen Lange is formally characterized by the interplay of horizontal surfaces and slopes.
The result is a furniture "sculpture" that combines the advan...
Category
1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Acrylic, Wood
Triangular Memphis Style Inspired Lacquered
Boca Desk
by Leon Rosen for Pace
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Triangular, almost sail-shaped desk in high gloss lacquered walnut with three drawers. The desk is mounted on cylindrical black lacquered legs, with one prominent tapered black lacqu...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Hans Eichenberger, Secretary mod. HE for the Kollektion Röthlisberger Schweiz
By Kollection Röthlisberger Schweiz, Hans Eichenberger
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Postmodern secretary desk by Hans Eichenberger for Kollektion Röthlisberger Schweiz.
Two drawers and glass shelves on the inside.
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Gun Metal Y Desk by Kelly Boukobza
Located in Geneve, CH
Gun Metal Y Desk by Kelly Boukobza
Dimensions: W 208 x D 75 x H 75 cm
Materials: Gun Metal.
Available Finishes : Marble or Metal.
Kelly Boukobza is the founder of KY Architecture....
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$61,704 / item
Fem Work Desk, Natural Ash by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
FEM work desk, natural ash by Made By Choice
Dimensions: D 55 x W 95 x H 105 cm
Materials: natural ash
Also available: FEM work desk stained black.
FEM is a compact piece of home office...
Category
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
$1,177 / item
Postmodern Mix-Metals and Glass Dining Table by Rick Lee for DIA
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sculptural postmodern dining table or desk design by Rick Lee for Design Institute of America in 1993
The base is made out of mix metals (brass, chrome, br...
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Charles Swanson Writing Desk, Post Modernist, Sculpture, cerused oak / stainless
By Ray Swanson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charlie Swanson didn’t start making art until his early 30s. After acquiring a Degree in Business and Economics, he owned a construction company for a while, and that fuelled his lov...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Postmodern Wood and Metal Desk with Drawers
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A postmodern wood and metal desk. This is a beautiful, but simple desk with postmodern stylings. This piece features a mix of wood and metal construction, ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Giovanni Michelucci Geometric Inlaid Wood Desk, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Giovanni Michelucci, Geometric Inlaid Wood Desk, Italy, 1970s
A sculptural and architecturally inspired desk attributed to Italian architect Giovanni Michelucci, dating from the 197...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Beech, Walnut
Metal Rino Desk by Studio Orth
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal Rino Desk by Studio Orth
Dimensions: W 200 x D 115 x H 76 cm
Materials: Cast Metal and Stone.
Finishes: Base: Polished Cast Brass or Polished Cast Aluminum. Tabletop: Cristallo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
$11,255 / item
Mid Century Italian Post Modern Dining Table or Desk in Grey Tone Granite Marble
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple form design dining table that would also make a fabulous desk. It features solid slab speckled granite construction. In very good ready to use condition.
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Granite
Vintage British Chrome Table by Tim Bates for Pieff Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning table was designed by Tim Bates for Pieff Furniture in 1976. A classic piece of British design it was known as the 'TT' table due to the striking shape of the chrome fr...
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1970s British Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Italian Bent Glass Table/ Desk Attributed to FIAM, Italy
By FIAM
Located in North Miami, FL
Attributed to FIAM of Italy. Three pieces attached by steel discs, bent glass legs and a solid structure. This is a wonderfully chic desk or dining table for...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
IXIA Desk in Red Oak with Gray Finish by Daniel Couttolenc
Located in Geneve, CH
IXIA Desk in Red Oak with Gray Finish by Daniel Couttolenc
Dimensions: D 152 x W 76 x H 76 cm.
Materials: Red Oak.
The IXIA Desk by Daniel Couttolenc is a sculptural statement where...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Sahara Dressing Table by DAaZ
Located in Geneve, CH
Sahara Dressing Table by DAaZ
Dimensions: D 45 x W 150 x H 75 cm.
Materials: Albizzia wood.
DAaZ Furniture honors the spirit of adventure. We embrace the escape of the ordinary and...
Category
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,890 / item
Gold Metal Y Desk by Kelly Boukobza
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold Metal Y Desk by Kelly Boukobza
Dimensions: W 208 x D 75 x H 75 cm
Materials: Gold Metal.
Available Finishes : Marble or Metal.
Kelly Boukobza is the founder of KY Architectur...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$61,704 / item
Solferino Desk with an Okumé Plywood Structure by Dainelli Studio Atelier
Located in Geneve, CH
Solferino Desk with an Okumé Plywood Structure by Dainelli Studio Atelier
Dimensions: W 244 x D 88 x H 76 cm
Materials: Okumé Plywood.
Desk with an Okumé plywood structure, veneered...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plywood
Woa Desk by Culto Ponsoda
Located in Geneve, CH
Woa Desk by Culto Ponsoda
Dimensions: D 76 x W 160 x H 80 cm
Materials: Velvet, wood, gold stainless steel, iron, glass.
Available in other colors and finishes. Please contact us....
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Iron
$14,099 / item
Small Gui Desk by Estudio Prosa
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Gui Desk by Estudio Prosa
Dimensions: W 124 x D 60 x H 78 cm
Materials: Wood.
Available in Cedro Arana, Jequitiba, Muiracatiara, or Cumaru wood options. Please contact us.
Th...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$8,209 / item
1980s Postmodern Marble Stone Executive Two Sided Desk
Located in Madison, WI
Incredible 1980s Postmodern Marble designer desk. Great for use as an executive desk or a two sided desk. The black pieces supporting the marble writing...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
$6,559 Sale Price
20% Off
Cloud Desk by Francesco Profili
Located in Geneve, CH
Cloud Desk by Francesco Profili
Dimensions: W 150 x D 50 x H 78 cm
Materials: Multilayer and MDF.
Linear, sinuous and essential desk, made in curved wood ...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Other
$8,376 / item
Post-War Campaign Style Jansen Post-War Glass Table
Located in Queens, NY
French Campaign style Post-War Design sawbuck design table desk with 2 ebonized metal bases supporting a rectangular glass top. (attributed to JANSEN)
Category
20th Century French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Medium, Airisto Work Desk, Stained Black by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium, Airisto work desk, stained black by Made By Choice with Joanna Laajisto
Dimensions: W140cm, D55cm, H74 cm.
Materials: solid ash
Finishes: natural ash / painted black
Al...
Category
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash
Lupa Desk by Gisbert Pöppler
Located in Geneve, CH
Lupa desk by Gisbert Pöppler.
Dimensions: D 170 x W 74,5 x H 76 cm.
Materials: high gloss lacquered wood, black walnut.
Work should not dominate our lives, so Lupa is a dainty d...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$65,440 / item
Layered Steel Desk by Hyungshin Hwang
Located in Geneve, CH
Layered steel desk by Hyungshin Hwang
Dimensions: D 230 x W 110 x H 75 cm
Materials: stainless steel
Layered Series is the main theme and concept of work of Hwang, who continues...
Category
2010s Korean Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
$26,176 / item
"San Miniato" Walnut
Two-Tone Marble Dining Table by Montaperto Studios, 2021
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"San Miniato" walnut & two-tone marble dining table by Montaperto Studios, 2021. An explorative and experimental form, this one-off dining table borrows mo...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
$3,160 Sale Price
57% Off
1970s Bieffeplast Bieffe Y 70 Rodney Kinsman Postmodern Design Quaderna Trestle
Located in Biella, IT
Bieffeplast Italy production desk/table "trestle" design years 70 by Rodney Kinsman
Post modern design, never used, new measure ; long 52 inches x W 28 inches and H 28 inches.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Slate Grey Drawers Gaston Floating Writing Desk 60 cm Natural Oak by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Slate Grey Drawers Gaston Floating Writing Desk 60 cm Natural Oak by HARTO
Dimensions: W 60 x D 32 x H 72 cm.
Materials: MDF wood veneer, Lacquered MDF, Leather.
Weight: 22.0 kg
Ga...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Large Gui Desk by Estudio Prosa
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Gui Desk by Estudio Prosa
Dimensions: W 240 x D 60 x H 78 cm
Materials: Wood.
Available in Cedro Arana, Jequitiba, Muiracatiara, or Cumaru wood options. Please contact us.
Th...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$11,636 / item
Slate Grey Drawers Gaston Floating Writing Desk 60 cm Natural Walnut by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Slate Grey Drawers Gaston Floating Writing Desk 60 cm Natural Walnut by HARTO
Dimensions: W 60 x D 32 x H 72 cm.
Materials: MDF wood veneer, Lacquered MDF, Leather.
Weight: 22.0 kg
...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Post Modern Campaign Style Table or Desk.
Located in Chicago, IL
1/2" Glass top with, with polished aluminum "X" base with stretcher. Could be used as a dining table or desk.
Category
1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Fem Work Desk, Stained Black by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
FEM work desk, stained black by Made By Choice
Dimensions: D55 x W95 x H105 cm
Materials: natural ash
Also available: FEM work desk natural ash
FEM is a compact piece of home office furniture...
Category
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
$1,177 / item
Oval Coffee Table with Dark Marble Base
Smoky Glass Top by Antonio De Marco
Located in Geneve, CH
Opus Mod 3 Marble, Extrawhite Glass And Metal Writing Desk by Antonio De Marco
Dimensions: D 85,5 x W 158 x H 73,5 cm.
Materials: Verde Notte marble, metal, and glass.
Available in...
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Edo 120 Matt Breccia Medicea Marble And Black Nickel Legs Desk by Casa Casati
Located in Geneve, CH
Edo 120 Matt Breccia Medicea Marble And Black Nickel Legs Desk by Casa Casati
Dimensions: D 46 x W 140 x H 75 cm.
Materials: Lacquer, Breccia Medicea marble, and black nickel metal...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Breccia Marble, Other, Metal, Nickel
Casablanca Desk by Nomade Atelier
Located in Geneve, CH
Casablanca desk by Nomade Atelier
Dimensions: D 130 x W 60 x H 73 cm
Material: Brass, walnut, leather.
Available in black leather. For others finishes,
A striking balance between sharp edges and soft leather pocketing is found in the Casablanca desk by contemporary Nomade Atelier ´s Mexican design. Secret compartments for storing small treasures and chords.
Walnut hardwood handcrafted tabletop, bovine leather book hammock and varnished brass legs.
Nomade Atelier is an exclusive art, design and production studio, headed by Mexican visual artist Diana...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$8,860 / item
Slate Grey Honoré Desk Natural Walnut by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Slate Grey Honoré Desk Natural Walnut by HARTO
Dimensions: W 136 x D 65 x H 83 cm.
Materials: Solid wood, Wood veneered MDF.
Weight: 43.5 kg
The Honoré desk is resolutely practical...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,808 / item
Spitfire Matt Dark Ebony Top And Matt White Structure Desk by Casa Casati
Located in Geneve, CH
Spitfire Matt Dark Ebony Top And Matt White Structure Desk by Casa Casati
Dimensions: D 50 x W 180 x H 74 cm.
Materials: Matt dark ebony, iron, and MDF.
Available in different mat...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Other, Iron
Petrol Blue Drawers Gaston Floating Writing Desk 80 cm Natural Walnut by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Petrol Blue Drawers Gaston Floating Writing Desk 80 cm Natural Walnut by HARTO
Dimensions: W 80 x D 32 x H 72 cm.
Materials: MDF wood veneer, Lacquered MDF, Leather.
Weight: 27.5 kg...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Petrol Blue Drawers Gaston Floating Writing Desk 80 cm Natural Oak by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Petrol Blue Drawers Gaston Floating Writing Desk 80 cm Natural Oak by HARTO
Dimensions: W 80 x D 32 x H 72 cm.
Materials: MDF wood veneer, Lacquered MDF, Leather.
Weight: 27.5 kg
G...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
PD V2 Desk by Barberini
Gunnell
Located in Geneve, CH
PD V2 Desk by Barberini & Gunnell
Limited Edition of 6
Dimensions: D 100 x W 230 x H 75 cm.
Materials: Polished Persian red travertine, extra-clear crystal glass, stainless steel.
T...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Travertine, Stainless Steel
$29,055 / item
Bent Desk by Gentner Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bent desk by Gentner Design
Dimensions: D 147 x W 63.5 x H 76 cm
Materials: bronze, walnut wood
A single metal sheet is bent creating the surface and sides, aptly giving the desk its name. The finish is darkened by hand through a proprietary solution and the drawers are made from solid walnut and veneered fronts. Perfect as a writing desk in any residential library or office or even as a concierge desk...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
$27,903 / item
Epifania Desk
Cube by Studio Christinekalia
Located in Geneve, CH
Epifania desk & cube by Studio Christinekalia
Dimensions: Desk: W 70 x D 140 x H 75 cm.
Cube: W 40 x D 40 x H 40 cm.
Materials: Wood, burl venner.
Christine Kalia is a design ...
Category
2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
$7,198 / item
Landscape Desk by Ginger
Jagger
Located in Geneve, CH
Landscape Desk by Ginger & Jagger
Dimensions: D 90 x W 240 x H 24 cm.
Materials: Negro Marquina marble and brass.
Finish: Top and Screen in Negro Marquina marble in polished finishi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
$17,918 / item
Landscape Desk by Ginger
Jagger
Located in Geneve, CH
Landscape Desk by Ginger & Jagger
Dimensions: D 90 x W 240 x H 24 cm.
Materials: Amara ebony wood veneer and brass.
Finish: Top and Screen in Amara Ebony in polished finishing.
Thi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$17,395 / item
Small Eternal Graphite W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Eternal Graphite W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Dimensions: D 50 x W 100 x H 76 cm.
Materials: MDF 20 mm.
The W(hole) collection is a playful game of forms and openwork, comb...
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Subtle Ecru W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Subtle Ecru W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Dimensions: D 60 x W 160 x H 76 cm.
Materials: MDF 20 mm.
The W(hole) collection is a playful game of forms and openwork, combining...
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$4,568 / item
Medium Gui Desk by Estudio Prosa
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Gui Desk by Estudio Prosa
Dimensions: W 168 x D 60 x H 78 cm
Materials: Wood.
Available in Cedro Arana, Jequitiba, Muiracatiara, or Cumaru wood options. Please contact us.
T...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$10,898 / item
Large Eternal Graphite W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Eternal Graphite W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Dimensions: D 60 x W 160 x H 76 cm.
Materials: MDF 20 mm.
The W(hole) collection is a playful game of forms and openwork, comb...
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Scala Flex Desk 85 by Frau Caze
Located in Geneve, CH
Scala Flex Desk 85 by Frau Caze
Dimensions: D 52 x W 85 x H 105 cm.
Materials: Soaped ash.
Available in 85 or 120cm width. Please contact us.
Flex Desk Scala allows you to switch b...
Category
2010s Austrian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
$4,354 / item
Walking Two Drawer Desk by Laylo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Walking Two-Drawer Desk by Laylo Studio
Dimensions: D 53.3 x W 182.8x H 75 cm.
Materials: Oxidized walnut.
LAYLO is the practice of Sam and Lydia Link.
Founded with the intention o...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$9,078 / item
Medium Eternal Graphite W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Eternal Graphite W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Dimensions: D 60 x W 120 x H 76 cm.
Materials: MDF 20 mm.
The W(hole) collection is a playful game of forms and openwork, com...
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
James Desk by DUISTT
Located in Geneve, CH
James Desk by DUISTT
Dimensions: W 154 x D 79 x H 75 cm
Materials: Brass and High Gloss Ebony Wood
James desk crafted with great attention to details, is a bold and exciting piece c...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$17,062 / item
Utopia Desk by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
Utopia Desk by InsidherLand
Dimensions: D 76 x W 160 x H 74 cm.
Materials: Oak veneer in open grain with cream finish and polished brass.
70 kg.
Other finishes are available
Since t...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$13,516 / item
Object 006 Desk by Ng Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Object 006 desk by NG Design
Dimensions: D160 x W75 x H75 cm
Materials: Powder coated steel.
Also Available: All of objects available in different materials and colors on demand...
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$1,915 / item
Post-modern desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Post-Modern desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include ATRA, Ernest Igl, &New, and Bruce Burdick. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $194 and tops out at $70,338 while the average work can sell for $6,706.
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