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French Provincial Writing Desk 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century painted French Provincial style desk. The desk stands on four cabriole legs that
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Paint

Fully renovated ART DECO writing desk, 1930´s, Central Europe
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This fully renovated art deco writing desk is a stunning piece of furniture that will add character
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Italian 1930's Writing Table / Desk, for Banca Del Popolo, Trapani
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1930's writing table made for Banca Del Popolo, Trapani. The rectangular surface is
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

1930's Vintage Heavy Cherrywood Writing Desk - Comes Apart Into 4 Pieces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
On offer 1930's USA Made Heavy Cherrywood Writing Desk. Lots of storage with 6 drawers. Can be
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Ladies roller blind writing desk, 1930s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This so-called “American” roller blind desk was made in Bohemia in the 1930s. It is made of beech
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Beech, Plywood

French Provencial Style Desk, C. 1930’s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Provencal style desk standing on four cabriole legs with rams head feet. The desk has five
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Jacques Ruhlmann Style, French Art Deco, Writing Desk, Macassar, France, 1930s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Stamford, CT
Jacques Ruhlmann Style, French Art Deco, Writing Desk, Macassar, France, 1930s A sleek and stylish
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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antique Roller Blind Writing Desk Jerry, 1930s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This so-called “American” roller blind desk was made in Bohemia by Jerry company in the 1930s. It
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Mid-20th Century Czech American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Oak

1930s, Italian Art Deco Desk Writing Table Four Drawers in Blond Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Italian Art Deco desk writing table four drawers in blond walnut, wax polished, rubber top
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Cushman Colonial Creations Writing Desk
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Rare diminutive writing desk by the H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company circa 1930's. The desk
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

White Bauhaus Writing Desk Made in 1930s Germany, Restored
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
The desk has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, Oak, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Desk dimensions: Height: 79 cm (31.1 in) Width: 110 cm (43.3 in) Depth: 63 cm (24.8 in) Leg space
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

1930’s French Ebonised Desk with Leather Top
Located in London, GB
1930’s. Good quality and elegant proportions in the Louis XVI style. Brass & gilded bronze wood
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

1930’s French Ebonised Desk with Leather Top
1930’s French Ebonised Desk with Leather Top
H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Stunning Art Deco Writing Desk in Book Matched Burl Veneer 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Stunning Art Deco Writing Desk in Book Matched Burl Veneer, Europe, 1930s. This is a wonderful and
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Burl

Czech Art Deco Oak Writing Desk Made in the 1930s, Restored
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech Art Deco oak writing desk made in the 1930s, restored Revived polish. Leg space
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Lacquer

Restored Bauhaus Oak Writing Desk, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, 1930s, Czechia
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus oak writing desk designed by Jindrich Halabala. Period: 1930-1939 Source
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Oak Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s, Czechia
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus oak writing desk designed by Jindrich Halabala. Period: 1930-1939. Source
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Hollywood Regency Ebony Desk, Writing Table or Vanity, Bronze Mounted, 1930s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A Hollywood Regency Ebony and Bronze Mounted Desk, Writing Table or Vanity. One of a pair. A
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Art Deco Writing Desk Designed by Czech Architect Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
One of the most successful writing desk made in United Arts & Crafts Manufacture (UP) in Brno
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20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Oak, Lacquer

Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Hynek Gottwald, Czechia, 1930s, Lacquered Wood
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
White bauhaus writing desk and chair made by Hynek Gottwald, Czechia. Period: 1930-1939
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

1930´s Art Deco "Minister" Desk, Double Sided, Mottled Mahogany - Barcelona
Located in Girona, Girona
Art Deco "Minister" desk, double sided in solid wood with mottled mahogany veneer, base with
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Nickel

Art Deco Desk and Chair, Parchment Top, Vittorio Valabrega, Italy, 1930's
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Austin, TX
Valabrega, a hard to find Art Deco designer, Italy, 1930's. Measures: Chair: 31" H x 22.5" W x 20" D, Seat
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Goatskin

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Robert Slezak, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Dimensions of the table: Height: 74 cm (29.1 in) Width: 145 cm (57.1 in) Depth: 72 cm (28.3 in) Leg space: Height: 69 cm (27.2 in) Width: 72.5 cm (28.5 in) This table was designed ...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome, Steel

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk With Chair, Chrome, Steel, Wood, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process. The chrome parts have been cleaned and pr...
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Bauhaus Restored Beech Writing Desk Made in 1930s by Robert Slezak, Czechia
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Completely restored writing desk with a frame in tubular chromed steel. Designed by Robert
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Restored Art Deco Solid Oak Writing Desk Made in the 1930s, Czechia
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Art Deco writing desk. Revived polish. Period: 1930-1939 Source: Czechia Material
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Lacquer

1930s Antique White Neoclassical Writing Table or Vanity
Located in Stamford, CT
1930s neoclassical writing table or vanity table. Newly painted in an antique white finish. New
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Vintage 1930s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by André Lurcat, Walnut, New Polish, Czech, 1930s
By André Lurcat
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk Catalog model: PS 8 Material: Walnut, Chrome-plated Steel Source
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Unusual Art Deco Writing Desk, Oak and Walnut Veneer, Czechia 'Bohemia', 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Art Deco writing desk. Unusual combination of oak and walnut veneer. Chrome-plated steel
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

White German Bauhaus Chrome Plated Steel Writing Desk, Made in the 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Desk with a tubular chromed steel frame Manufactured in the 1930s. Wood is completely restored
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Art Deco Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, Oak Walnut Chrome, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
One of the most successful writing desk made in United Arts & Crafts Manufacture (UP) in Brno
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

P.E.L. Tubular Steel Writing Desk and Chair, United Kingdom 1930s
By PEL
Located in Hellouw, NL
Charming P.E.L. Tubular Steel Writing Desk and Chair from the United Kingdom, the 1930s. This set
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by Robert Slezak, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Desk dimensions: Height: 77 cm (30.3 in) Width: 148 cm (58.3 in) Depth: 75.5 cm (29.7 in) Leg
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
1930’s. It is has a very beautiful and useful design, with a very elegant form. There are high quality
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

1930's Modernist Desk by Jindrich Halabala for UP Brno
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brno, CZ
An original Modernist desk from the 1930s. This piece has a dignified design with stylish
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech, Walnut

Rare Lloyd Chromium Writing Desk by Kem Weber
By Kem Weber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lloyd Chromium Writing Desk by Kem Weber https://www.themagazineantiques. com/article/kem-weber
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Vintage 1930s Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome, Steel

1930s "Record" desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Luxurious “Record” desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, with birch root top and sides and framed with
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Zebra Wood

Rare Lloyd Chromium Writing Desk by KEM Weber
By Kem Weber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lloyd chromium writing desk by Kem Weber.  
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Vintage 1930s Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique oak, slant front secretary made by Larkin. Measures 30.5" in width x 16" in depth x 46.5" in height. Good vintage condition with three functional drawers. Some wear and tear ...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk
1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk
H 46.5 in W 30.5 in D 16 in
Italian Designer, Desk, Wood, Metal, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and metal desk designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Dimensions: 31.75” H
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Art Deco French Writing Desk in Macassar Wood
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful and very elegant Art Deco French writing desk. It is made out of Macassar wood and legs
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Wooden Art Deco Desk with Drawers, 1930s
Located in Brussels, BE
Wooden Art Deco Desk with Drawers, 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Wooden Art Deco Desk with Drawers, 1930s
Wooden Art Deco Desk with Drawers, 1930s
H 30.71 in W 76.38 in D 35.04 in
Art Deco Desk With Leather Top, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Large Art Deco Desk with a dark brown leather top and a small compartment with a hinged lid that is
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Louis XVI style ebonised writing desk
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Quality early 20th Century French Louis XVI style writing desk. Dating to around the 1930’s with
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Fine French 1930s Macassar Ebony Writing Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco macassar ebony writing table with one drawer and a chrome pull. Height of
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Vintage 1930s Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Fine French 1930s Macassar Ebony Writing Table
Fine French 1930s Macassar Ebony Writing Table
H 30.71 in W 31.5 in D 16.93 in
Art Deco 1930s Wood Brass Writing Table
Located in Munich, DE
This elegant writing table has been handcrafted in France in the 1940's. The table features three
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Art Deco 1930s Wood Brass Writing Table
Art Deco 1930s Wood Brass Writing Table
H 29.53 in W 35.04 in D 21.86 in
French Art Deco Black Lacquered Oak Partners Desk, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco partners desk. Striking French design from the 1930s. Original black
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Functionalist "Sketching Table" desk by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1930s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking desk by Carl Malmsten, in a rustic design, model called “Skissbordet” (“The Sketching
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

French Provincial Style Kidney Shaped Lady Writing or Vanity Desk with Ottoman
Located in Plainview, NY
A French Provincial style lady’s writing or vanity desk crafted with a graceful kidney-shaped top
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20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Functionalist Desk by Alvar Aalto, Artek, Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk by Alvar Aalto made from birch with original green top. Lovely, clean lines. Neat size, small
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

XL Viennese Limed Oak C.1930S Secessionist/Modernist Desk
Located in London, GB
A large C.1930s Austrian modernist desk of the successionist movement Ebonised cerused oak veneer
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

XL Viennese Limed Oak C.1930S Secessionist/Modernist Desk
XL Viennese Limed Oak C.1930S Secessionist/Modernist Desk
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H 30.91 in W 69.3 in D 35.04 in
20th Century French Art Deco large Oak Vintage Office Desk / Writing Table
Located in New York City, NY
An original and unique French kneehole two-tone desk crafted from hand-carved oak and elevated on
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20th Century French Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Daniele Calabi writing desk made in Italy 1950
By Daniele Calabi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This fantastic desk table was personally made by Daniele Calabi for his own use in 1950. It's a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Daniele Calabi writing desk made in Italy 1950
Daniele Calabi writing desk made in Italy 1950
H 29.53 in W 86.62 in D 39.38 in
Modern Oak and Iron Boomerang Form Desk, France, circa 1930s
Located in Norwalk, CT
A real statement piece, this French early modernism desk features a boomerang shaped top in solid
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Vintage 1930s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

1930's Architect's Table with Drawer
Located in Dallas, TX
1930's wood architects table with stone inlay and drawer for drawing and drafting supplies
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Vintage 1930s Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Functionalist Birch Desk by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1930s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking desk by Alvar Aalto, made from birch in a compact functionalist design. Drawers to the
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

Mirrored Art Deco Waterfall Console Table or Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mirrored art deco waterfall console table or writing desk with one drawer. The handle for the
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Mirror

Functionalist Desk Czech Bauhaus Tubular Steel, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This functionalist desk, with a construction of bent tubular steel was made in Czech Republic
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Czechoslovak Midcentury Chrome and Formica Writing Desk, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury writing desk with three plastic drawer. It has a construction of chrome pipes and a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Czechoslovak modernist chrome and wood writing desk, 1950´s, Europe
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Large Bauhaus Partners Desk, piano lacquer, chrome, Czechoslovakia, 1930´s This large Bauhaus
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

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1930s Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1930s writing desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every 1930s writing desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 1930s writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1930s writing desk bearing Art Deco, Industrial or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 1930s writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gilbert Rohde, Marcel Breuer and Kaare Klint are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1930s Writing Desk?

The average selling price for a 1930s writing desk at 1stDibs is $4,926, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $120,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right desks-writing-tables for You

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.

Questions About 1930s Writing Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.