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AES Emperador Marble Contemporary Desk, Jan Garncarek
By Jan Garncarek
Located in Geneve, CH
AES Emperador marble contemporary desk, Jan Garncarek
Materials: Emperador marble, brass, steel
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
AES Black Marble Contemporary Desk, Jan Garncarek
By Jan Garncarek
Located in Geneve, CH
AES black marble contemporary desk, Jan Garncarek
Materials: Nero Marquina marble, brass, steel
Category
2010s Polish Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
Contemporary Desk 'JFK' by Norr11, Black Ash
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
'JFK' Home Desk
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for NORR11
Dimensions:
H. 76 cm x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
Materials
Aluminum
Apollo Contemporary Desk in Marble and Wood
By Artefatto Design Studio, Secolo
Located in London, GB
The Apollo desk is a wood and marble desk with two layers and rotating mirror making it perfect as
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Contemporary Desk Table 'Ms Bean', Smoked Oak
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, FR
Desk table MS BEAN
Designed by IDA L. HILDEBRAND
Dimensions : L. 150 cm / D. 70 cm / H. 75 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Oak
Nakamura Contemporary Desk in Metal and Leather
By Artefatto Design Studio, Secolo
Located in London, GB
The Nakamura desk is an exploration of the possibilities and precision of expert leather-working
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Nakamura Contemporary Desk in Metal and Leather
By Artefatto Design Studio, Secolo
Located in London, GB
The Nakamura desk is an exploration of the possibilities and precision of expert leather-working
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Roll Contemporary Desk in Metal and Wood
By Artefatto Design Studio, Secolo
Located in London, GB
Writing desk by day and vanity table by night; roll desk 02 is a minimal piece with four metal legs
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Desk 'JFK' by Norr11, Dark Smoked Ash
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
'JFK' Home Desk
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for NORR11
Dimensions:
H. 76 cm x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Desk French Writing Desk Luxury Wood Handmade Executive Desks
Located in København N, DK
True White
People say that the color white does not exist. That our eye just perceives it that way. I don't want to believe that. White to me is the color of purity, the color that i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...
Materials
Steel
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H 30 in W 40 in D 70 in
Contemporary Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Black Oak
By Man of Parts, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Paris, FR
'Savignyplatz' Desk by Man of Parts
Signed by Sebastian Herkner
Solid oak wood
Dimensions: H. 75
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Desk Table 'Ms Bean', Smoked Oak, Black Tabletop
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, FR
Desk table MS Bean
Designed by IDA L. HILDEBRAND
Dimensions : L. 150 cm / D. 70 cm / H. 75 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Nude Oak
By Man of Parts, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Paris, FR
'Savignyplatz' Desk by Man of Parts
Signed by Sebastian Herkner
Solid oak wood
Finishes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Desk Table 'Ms Bean', Smoked Oak, White Tabletop
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, FR
Desk table MS BEAN
Designed by IDA L. HILDEBRAND
Dimensions : L. 150 cm / D. 70 cm / H. 75 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Oak
JO Desk by DUVALD Contemporary Desk Handcrafted in Denmark. Hardwood, steel
By Örn Duvald
Located in Gentofte, DK
The desk explores tactility in a working environment. Modern work life is digital and rather one
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 30.32 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Lukas Saint-Joigny, Contemporary Desk/Table, Blue, Polyurethane, Paris, 2020
By Lukas Saint-Joigy
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lukas Saint-Joigny
Desk
From the “Ore” series
Manufactured by Lukas Saint-Joigny
Produced in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Resin
H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary Desk in Solid Oak and Blackened Steel Legs by Carbonell Design
By Vivian Carbonell
Located in Miami, FL
The contemporary 'Saddle' desk is made with a solid white oak top and blackened steel legs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cut Steel
H 29.75 in W 80 in D 32 in
Open Block Writing Desk by Global Views
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W60 D31.5 H29.25 KC26
Contemporary desk in great gently used condition. Item is structurally sound
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Rupert Bevan Atomic Desk (in Customer's Own Choice of Leather)
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
Our contemporary desk with a top wrapped in clients’ own leather and a steel frame. This desk
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
American Made Figured Walnut Desk Available Numerous Dimensions & Configurations
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a contemporary desk that our Old Plank workshop crafted from some of the most incredible
Category
2010s North American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 30 in W 135 in D 52 in
Maya Desk by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
is a sleek, contemporary desk designed by James Melia for Dare Studio. The design features chunky
Category
2010s British Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
'Ripple' Black Walnut Desk by Tom Vaughan
By Tom Vaughan
Located in London, GB
81.5cm
This intriguing contemporary desk was expertly designed and made by the British designer Tom
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Contemporary Home Desk in Metallic Base
Located in New York, NY
Home desk comes in two sizes and the top has one drawer and one extra open box. There is a second
Category
2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Large 6' 5" Wide Vintage Executive's Desk, Danish, Sibast Furniture, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
designer of the period
Fascinating and unusual, the base design extant from contemporary desks by Sibast
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.55 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Contemporary Ebonized Writing/Work Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made writing table with a great Minimal feel. With sleek lines and a raised top with four short drawers. The apron with three drawers and center knee hole. Raised on squa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Tessellated Stone Carlton House Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Contemporary Tessellated Stone Carlton House Desk
Maitland Smith. The U-shaped superstructure was
Category
20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Levita Desk in Solid Matilisguate Wood by Labrica
By Ricardo Velasquez, Labrica
Located in Oakland Park, FL
The concept that inspired the levita chest and desk was to make it appear that they were levitating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Walnut Home Office Secretary Desk
By SinCa Design
Located in Tolland, CT
A versatile desk for the home or office, our handcrafted secretary desk features a spacious work
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...
Materials
Walnut
EM Desk by DUVALD Contemporary Vanity Desk Handcrafted in Denmark. Mirror.
By DUVALD, Örn Duvald
Located in Gentofte, DK
EM Desk manifests a unique design language and functionality, combining in one desk both work and
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Other
H 41.74 in W 58.27 in D 29.93 in
Bold Geometric, contemporary, modern Library desk, writing
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
luxury. What sets this desk apart is its bold and modern aesthetic, a perfect blend of contemporary
Category
2010s Pakistani Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Paint
Iron and Burgundy Leather Writing Desk, Contemporary
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iron and burgundy leather writing desk in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank. Contemporary. Two
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Orange Desk/Book Shelf by Guillermo Santomá Contemporary Design
By Guillermo Santomà
Located in Barcelona, ES
Desk or bookshelf
Manufactured by Guillermo Santomá
Edition Side Gallery
Barcelona, 2018
Category
2010s Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 78.75 in W 49.22 in D 98.43 in
Contemporary Lucite and Inset Mirror Top Desk
By Geoffrey Bradfield
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary lucite desk with 3 inset antiqued mirror squares on the top surface, a shallow glass
Category
20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Lucite
Italian Contemporary Steel Desk, "Monoplano" by Errante
By Errante
Located in Roma, RM
Contemporary Italian metal desk with storage elements and cable holes.
Monoplano is a desk which
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Gaby Gradient Desk by Chapel Petrassi
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Geneve, CH
Gaby gradient desk by Chapel Petrassi
Dimensions: 125 x 80 x 75 cm
Materials: Polished Aluminium
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Wild Willy's Woodshop Contemporary Curved Birch Pillar Desk
By Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Distinguished by its sleek design and contemporary flair, this desk is a one stop shop for work or
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Plywood
White Leather and Polished Iron Writing Desk, Contemporary
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A white leather and polished iron writing desk, in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank. Two drawers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Catrame Desk
By ROU Materiaal
Located in Milan, IT
Giving a functional purpose and a contemporary style to a "primitive" material is at the heart of
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Ebony Desk
By Extroverso
Located in Milan, IT
Exuding aesthetic lightness in an attractive, minimalist design, this desk will ensure a chic
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Sitting Standing "Work" Desk in Solid White Oak by Casey Lurie, USA
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Work desk is the smaller sibling of our WORK table, a contemporary take on the traditional working
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
H 42 in W 48 in D 20 in
Atlas Desk
By Pacini & Cappellini
Located in Milan, IT
Sleek, elongated silhouettes distinguish this elegant desk fit for modern, mid-century, and rustic
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Ofir Contemporary and Customizable Desk by Luísa Peixoto
By Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
Desk with 3 drawers in lacquer
Bespoke / customizable
Identical shapes with different sizes and
Category
2010s Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Sol Contemporary and Customizable Desk by Luísa Peixoto
By Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
Desk in lacquer
Bespoke / Customizable
Identical shapes with different sizes and finishings
Category
Early 2000s Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Stelvio Desk
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by 1950s Italian design, this sleek desk will add a stylish flair to any space with its
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Brera Desk
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Elementare collection, this desk strikes a clean-lined rectangular silhouette made of
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Cork, Oak
Arcade Desk
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
This unique design is imposing and elegant and will make a statement in a contemporary office or
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Italian Manifesto Leather and Chrome Desk and Stool
By Manifestodesign
Located in Aspen, CO
Contemporary Italian Manifesto leather, chrome desk and stool.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather
Mixquic 140 Tropical Hardwood Desk, Contemporary Mexican Design
By Juskani Alonso
Located in Mexico City, MX
The name of the piece originates from the “Mixquic” town in Mexico, a place rich in culture and history that transforms itself when “Día de Muertos” arrives. This tradition connects ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Writing Desk In Solid Wood and Glass Worktop
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
The "Writing" desk, a distinguished creation by Giovanna Azzarello for Riva 1920, elegantly
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Simone Contemporary and Customizable Desk by Luísa Peixoto
By Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
Piece in Ironwood with four drawers lined inside
Bespoke / Customizable
Identical shapes with different sizes and finishings.
All RAL colors available. (Mate / Half Gloss / Gloss).
Category
2010s Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Contemporary Burl Wood Writing Desk After Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage contemporary 80s writing desk. Done in the manner of the iconic Milo Baughman
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Direttorio Writing Desk
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
Strict and classic lines for the small and large Direttorio Writing desks. Pieces, which combine
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
Domino Writing Desk
By Modo10
Located in Milan, IT
Curved version writing desk with four drawers in Canaletto Origine wood and leather top.
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Slim Contemporary and Customizable Desk Table by Luísa Peixoto
By Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
Desk in matt ivory lacquer, leather inserted top and drawer with artistic intervention of Paulo
Category
2010s Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Ivory, Leather
Oscar Writing Desk
By Guerra Vanni
Located in Milan, IT
A remarkable piece of refined taste, this splendid writing desk with 3 drawers and push pull
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Silver Leaf
Caos Crocodile Desk
By Carlo Rampazzi, Sergio Villa
Located in Milan, IT
Desk. Its structure is a stunning decorative accent in a modern or contemporary home, where its large
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Roll Black Desk
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
Evoking old fashioned banker's desks, the compact design of this stunningly stylish and innovative
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Ebony, Leather, Oak
Curve Contemporary and Customizable Lacquer Desk by Luísa Peixoto
By Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
Desk in wood lacquer with drawers.
Bespoke / Customizable
Identical shapes with different sizes
Category
2010s Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Nara Tobacco Desk
By Galimberti Nino
Located in Milan, IT
This desk was inspired by traits of Art Deco and architecture typical of the Japanese city of Nara
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted English Desk
Located in London, GB
A totally unique handcrafted modernist desk designed and made in England by our craftspeople using
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
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Contemporary Desks For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of contemporary desks available for sale. Each of these unique contemporary desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and lacquer. We have 7 antique and vintage contemporary desks in-stock, while there are 83 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of contemporary desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Contemporary desks bearing Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large contemporary desks, so small contemporary desks measuring 16.25 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made contemporary desks over the years, but those made by Luísa Peixoto, Chapel Petrassi and Artefatto Design Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Contemporary Desks?
Prices for contemporary desks start at $1,055 and top out at $113,251 with the average selling for $5,887.
Finding the Right Desks and 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 Contemporary Desks
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