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Iconic Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The iconic desk is the perfect piece for your room. An incredible “duo” between the Cream Shagreen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Iconic Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Iconic Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Iconic Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 47.25 in
Iconic Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The iconic desk is the perfect piece for your room. An incredible “duo” between the cream shagreen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Iconic Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Iconic Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Iconic Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 47.25 in
Iconic Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The iconic desk is the perfect piece for your room. An incredible “duo” between the cream shagreen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Iconic Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Iconic Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Iconic Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 47.25 in
Sonia Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
iconic writing desk, the Sonia has elegant legs inlaid in shagreen and bronze-patina brass. Add a mirror
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Sonia Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Sonia Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Sonia Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 47.25 in
Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Iconic Writing Desk is both elegant and minimalist with its classic aesthetic that showcases
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

H 29 in W 19 in D 47 in
Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Iconic Writing Desk is both elegant and minimalist with its classic aesthetic that showcases
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

H 29 in W 19 in D 47 in
Parchment Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Iconic Writing Desk is both elegant and minimalist with its classic aesthetic that showcases
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Parchment Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Parchment Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Parchment Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

H 29 in W 19 in D 47 in
Venezia Mestre Writing Desk
By Morici
Located in Milan, IT
writing desk is an icon of contemporary design. Showcasing natural grains through the polished and mirror
Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Venezia Mestre Writing Desk
Venezia Mestre Writing Desk

Venezia Mestre Writing Desk

H 30.32 in W 44.49 in D 25.6 in
Heywood-Wakefield Writing Desk
By Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Trenton, NJ
highly functional icon of vintage modern furniture. This desk, with its sleek curves and warm honeyed
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Heywood-Wakefield Writing Desk
Heywood-Wakefield Writing Desk

Heywood-Wakefield Writing Desk

H 30 in W 50 in D 24 in
Gianfranco Frattini Rosewood Writing Desk
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Washington, DC
A beautiful Midcentury rosewood writing desk by an Italian design icon, Gianfranco Frattini for
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Gianfranco Frattini Rosewood Writing Desk
Gianfranco Frattini Rosewood Writing Desk

Gianfranco Frattini Rosewood Writing Desk

H 32 in W 51.5 in D 31.5 in
Iconic Mastercraft Brass Desk With Leather Top
By Mastercraft
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic Mastercraft Brass Desk With Leather Top. Stunning large mid century brass desk or writing
Category

Vintage 1970s American Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Iconic Mastercraft Brass Desk With Leather Top
Iconic Mastercraft Brass Desk With Leather Top

Iconic Mastercraft Brass Desk With Leather Top

H 30.25 in W 60 in D 28 in
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen Jr., Severin Hansen
Located in London, GB
Severin Hansen Jnr. - Model 36 Writing Desk This iconic desk waa designed by Severin Hansen Jnr
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk

H 29.14 in W 56.3 in D 29.53 in
Modern Curved Black Leather Writing Desk by Nancy Corzine Fusion Desk
By Nancy Corzine
Located in North York, ON
Modern curved black leather writing desk by Nancy Corzine Fusion Desk. Original Nancy Corzine
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Modern Curved Black Leather Writing Desk by Nancy Corzine Fusion Desk
Modern Curved Black Leather Writing Desk by Nancy Corzine Fusion Desk

Modern Curved Black Leather Writing Desk by Nancy Corzine Fusion Desk

H 30 in W 72 in D 30 in
Traditional English Leather Top Black Lacquered Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
Traditional English leather top black lacquered writing desk. Newly made in the USA with iconic
Category

2010s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Traditional English Leather Top Black Lacquered Writing Desk
Traditional English Leather Top Black Lacquered Writing Desk

Traditional English Leather Top Black Lacquered Writing Desk

H 30.75 in W 68 in D 32 in
Vintage Regency Maitland Smith Tessellated Coconut Shell Writing Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Regency writing desk. Made by the iconic Maitland Smith group. Beautiful
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Vintage Regency Maitland Smith Tessellated Coconut Shell Writing Desk
Vintage Regency Maitland Smith Tessellated Coconut Shell Writing Desk

Vintage Regency Maitland Smith Tessellated Coconut Shell Writing Desk

H 30.25 in W 52 in D 31.5 in
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

Vintage Contemporary Burl Wood Writing Desk After Milo Baughman
Vintage Contemporary Burl Wood Writing Desk After Milo Baughman

Vintage Contemporary Burl Wood Writing Desk After Milo Baughman

H 28.5 in W 54 in D 24 in
French 18th Century Louis XV Bureau Plat, Writing Desk
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
. The iconic Coco chancel lived with a Rococo writing desk just like this one and indeed this Bureau
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French 18th Century Louis XV Bureau Plat, Writing Desk
French 18th Century Louis XV Bureau Plat, Writing Desk

French 18th Century Louis XV Bureau Plat, Writing Desk

H 30.12 in W 64.38 in D 31.5 in
A Mid-Century Writing Desk Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Mid-Century writing desk. Mahogany and beech wood with three draws and lift up hinged top
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

A Mid-Century Writing Desk Attributed to Gio Ponti
A Mid-Century Writing Desk Attributed to Gio Ponti

A Mid-Century Writing Desk Attributed to Gio Ponti

H 30.71 in W 47.25 in D 27.17 in
Gio Ponti for BNL Walnut and Brass Writing Table / Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic writing table designed in the 1940s by Gio Ponti for Schirolli to furnish BNL (Banca
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti for BNL Walnut and Brass Writing Table / Desk
Gio Ponti for BNL Walnut and Brass Writing Table / Desk

Gio Ponti for BNL Walnut and Brass Writing Table / Desk

H 31.25 in W 55 in D 27.5 in
Shagreen Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
sculptural writing desk as an ode to his iconic lighting collection. The tabletop is inlaid in cream shagreen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Shagreen Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

Shagreen Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Mid 20th Century Vintage Traditional Royal Furniture Drop Top Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Experience the timeless sophistication of our Vintage Traditional Royal Furniture Drop Top Writing
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century Vintage Traditional Royal Furniture Drop Top Writing Desk
Mid 20th Century Vintage Traditional Royal Furniture Drop Top Writing Desk

Mid 20th Century Vintage Traditional Royal Furniture Drop Top Writing Desk

H 40.5 in W 47.5 in D 19.25 in
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina

H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 38.19 in
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
LC16 desk by Le Corbusier for Cassina. Working closely with the Fondatiòn Le Corbusier and
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina

H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina

H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 38.19 in
Swedish Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 Teak Writing Desk
By Lelangs Mobelfabrik, Göran Strand
Located in London, GB
An iconic Swedish Model A10 teak writing desk designed by Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Swedish Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 Teak Writing Desk
Swedish Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 Teak Writing Desk

Swedish Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 Teak Writing Desk

H 28.75 in W 53.94 in D 33.47 in
Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Cherry and Black Leather
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, cherry, chrome-plated metal, black leather, United States
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Cherry and Black Leather
Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Cherry and Black Leather

Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Cherry and Black Leather

H 29.53 in W 90.56 in D 42.92 in
Double Stacked Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The double stacked writing desk is a statement piece for any living space with its irregular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Double Stacked Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
Double Stacked Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti

Double Stacked Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti

H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 63.78 in
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk /Writing Table by Jacques Adnet 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important French mid-century 1940's desk or writing table by Jacques Adnet symbolizing the
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk /Writing Table by Jacques Adnet 1940
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk /Writing Table by Jacques Adnet 1940

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk /Writing Table by Jacques Adnet 1940

H 27.25 in W 31.5 in D 22.25 in
Freestanding Czech Art Deco Chrome Writing Desk H - 178 by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Wien, AT
Rare model from UP Zavody and even then the most expensive desk from the entire production
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Freestanding Czech Art Deco Chrome Writing Desk H - 178 by Jindrich Halabala
Freestanding Czech Art Deco Chrome Writing Desk H - 178 by Jindrich Halabala

Freestanding Czech Art Deco Chrome Writing Desk H - 178 by Jindrich Halabala

H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1950s
By Up Závody, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
. Iconic desk by architect Jindřich Halabala, made after nationalization in the national company Rousínov
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech, Walnut, Lacquer

Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1950s
Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1950s

Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1950s

H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 27.96 in
21st Century Akbar Writing Desk in Wood and Leather by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro, Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Institutional tones and rigorous lines for the first desk of ETRO Home Interiors. The protagonist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

21st Century Akbar Writing Desk in Wood and Leather by Etro Home Interiors
21st Century Akbar Writing Desk in Wood and Leather by Etro Home Interiors

21st Century Akbar Writing Desk in Wood and Leather by Etro Home Interiors

H 34.65 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
"Melting" Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The melting writing desk's simple but elegant design, makes for an adaptable neutral piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

"Melting" Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
"Melting" Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

"Melting" Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 49.22 in
the Colonel desk
By Diederik Schneemann
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
The Colonel desk is made with thousands of cigar bands, all originating from personal collections
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

the Colonel desk
the Colonel desk

the Colonel desk

H 31.5 in W 96.86 in D 37.41 in
Icon Table in Patinated Steel and Leather by Christopher Kreiling
By Christopher Kreiling Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ICON Table works as a desk, conference table, or dining table and pairs with the ICON Chair in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Icon Table in Patinated Steel and Leather by Christopher Kreiling
Icon Table in Patinated Steel and Leather by Christopher Kreiling

Icon Table in Patinated Steel and Leather by Christopher Kreiling

H 30 in W 96 in D 46 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk
By Bent Silberg Mobler
Located in Trenton, NJ
Discover a desk that beautifully combines form and function with this Danish Modern Teak writing
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk
Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk

Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk

H 28.5 in W 58.25 in D 30 in
Desk by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The 1960s functionalist style desk represents a fascinating piece of furniture that embodies the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Desk by Osvaldo Borsani
Desk by Osvaldo Borsani

Desk by Osvaldo Borsani

H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 32.29 in
Boomerang Desk by Maurice Calka
By Maurice Calka
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Iconic fiberglass Boomerang desk designed by Maurice Calka for EDITION LELEU DESHAYS Published in
Category

Vintage 1960s French Futurist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Boomerang Desk by Maurice Calka
Boomerang Desk by Maurice Calka

Boomerang Desk by Maurice Calka

H 29.5 in W 72 in D 42 in
Wonderful minimalistic italien prototype desk
By Ico Parisi
Located in Munich, DE
prototypes. we are very happy to offer this iconic italien desk , that has an breathtaking shape and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Wonderful minimalistic italien prototype desk
Wonderful minimalistic italien prototype desk

Wonderful minimalistic italien prototype desk

H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 33.86 in
Tapperella Desk by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
: Writing desk with “tapparella” sliding shutter for a containing vain.Solid oak wood legs, top and shutter
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Tapperella Desk by Colé Italia
Tapperella Desk by Colé Italia

Tapperella Desk by Colé Italia

H 29.53 in W 50.01 in D 31.5 in
Keys Desk by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Keys Desk by Phase Design Dimensions: D 55.9 x W 127 x H 73.7 cm. Materials: Spandrel glass top
Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Keys Desk by Phase Design
Keys Desk by Phase Design

Keys Desk by Phase Design

H 29.02 in W 50.01 in D 22.01 in
Art Deco Macassar Executive Desk
Located in North York, ON
Art deco macassar executive desk. France, circa 1940’s. This iconic, stunning art deco creation is
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Macassar Executive Desk
Art Deco Macassar Executive Desk

Art Deco Macassar Executive Desk

H 39.5 in W 84 in D 35.25 in
"Partire" Desk with Bronze, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Partire" Desk with Bronze, Istanbul. Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer. Design, Art, Innovation
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze

"Partire" Desk with Bronze, Istanbul
"Partire" Desk with Bronze, Istanbul

"Partire" Desk with Bronze, Istanbul

H 30 in W 60 in D 27.2 in
Severin Hansen Model 36 Oak Desk
By Severin Hansen
Located in London, GB
The iconic Model 36 desk from Danish designer Severin Hansen was designed in 1958 and exhibited at
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Severin Hansen Model 36 Oak Desk
Severin Hansen Model 36 Oak Desk

Severin Hansen Model 36 Oak Desk

H 28.94 in W 56.3 in D 29.53 in
Gorgeous Edwardian Inlaid Side or Writing Table by Hampton and Sons
Located in Dublin, IE
A gorgeous Edwardian inlaid side or writing table, finely carved and of fabulous quality with
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Gorgeous Edwardian Inlaid Side or Writing Table by Hampton and Sons
Gorgeous Edwardian Inlaid Side or Writing Table by Hampton and Sons

Gorgeous Edwardian Inlaid Side or Writing Table by Hampton and Sons

H 30 in W 26.5 in D 18 in
Danish Vintage Desk by Bodil Kjaer
By Bodil Kjaer, E. Pedersen & Søn
Located in London, GB
A stunning and iconic Danish vintage desk by Bodil Kjaer. This was made in Denmark by E. Pedersen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Danish Vintage Desk by Bodil Kjaer
Danish Vintage Desk by Bodil Kjaer

Danish Vintage Desk by Bodil Kjaer

H 28.35 in W 84.65 in D 41.34 in
Mid century Desk by Gio Ponti
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
galleried top. Believed to have been created during the same era as Ponti's iconic Leggera chair, this desk
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid century Desk by Gio Ponti
Mid century Desk by Gio Ponti

Mid century Desk by Gio Ponti

H 31.11 in W 46.46 in D 31.11 in
The London "I" - An Executive Desk
Located in Durban, ZA
apartment in the UK, it now stands overlooking The Thames and The London Eye. A view most any desk would be
Category

2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

The London "I" - An Executive Desk
The London "I" - An Executive Desk

The London "I" - An Executive Desk

H 307.09 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Hans Wegner RY-32 Desk, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner RY-32 desk, circa 1960. Oak desk from Danish icon Hans Wegner produced by Ry Mobler
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner RY-32 Desk, 1960
Hans Wegner RY-32 Desk, 1960

Hans Wegner RY-32 Desk, 1960

H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 20.48 in
Severin Hansen Model 36 Walnut Desk
By Severin Hansen
Located in London, GB
The iconic Model 36 desk from Danish designer Severin Hansen was designed in 1958 and exhibited at
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Severin Hansen Model 36 Walnut Desk
Severin Hansen Model 36 Walnut Desk

Severin Hansen Model 36 Walnut Desk

H 28.94 in W 56.3 in D 29.53 in
Louis XVI Style Desk By John Vesey
By John Vesey
Located in Stamford, CT
Extraordinary mid-century modern stainless steel and bronze writing table, desk, or bureau plat
Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Louis XVI Style Desk By John Vesey
Louis XVI Style Desk By John Vesey

Louis XVI Style Desk By John Vesey

H 28.63 in W 43.5 in D 26 in
Kai Kristiansen Sled Leg Rosewood Desk c1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 30 Desk This iconic desk from Danish master Kai Kristiansen features elegant
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Sled Leg Rosewood Desk c1960s
Kai Kristiansen Sled Leg Rosewood Desk c1960s

Kai Kristiansen Sled Leg Rosewood Desk c1960s

H 28.75 in W 67.72 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Pedestal Desk
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage modern pedestal desk features the iconic mid-century design of Paul McCobb. Single
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Pedestal Desk
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Pedestal Desk

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Pedestal Desk

H 29 in W 48 in D 24 in
John Vesey Stainless Steel Bronze Neoclassical Desk
By John Vesey
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary mid-century modern stainless steel and bronze writing table, desk, or bureau plat
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

John Vesey Stainless Steel Bronze Neoclassical Desk
John Vesey Stainless Steel Bronze Neoclassical Desk

John Vesey Stainless Steel Bronze Neoclassical Desk

H 31 in W 63 in D 34 in
John Vesey Style Steel Bronze Neoclassical Console Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic brushed steel and patinated bronze clad writing table, desk, or console made in the manner
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20th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

John Vesey Style Steel Bronze Neoclassical Console Desk
John Vesey Style Steel Bronze Neoclassical Console Desk

John Vesey Style Steel Bronze Neoclassical Console Desk

H 30 in W 51 in D 17.75 in
Gampel-Stoll Elephant Desk in Kidney Form
By Gampel-Stoll
Located in Norwalk, CT
Gampell-Stoll furniture offers the penultimate in whimsical, exotic themed furnishings. This desk
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Gampel-Stoll Elephant Desk in Kidney Form
Gampel-Stoll Elephant Desk in Kidney Form

Gampel-Stoll Elephant Desk in Kidney Form

H 29.75 in W 60 in D 33 in
Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Madrid, ES
finished in a refined teak wood back. Danish designer Severin Hansen's iconic Model 36 desk was designed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk
Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk

Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk

H 28.75 in W 56.3 in D 29.53 in
Maison Regain Desk Set in Solid Elm
By Maison Regain
Located in BREDA, NL
Iconic desk set by Roland Haeusler for Maison Regain from France, 1960's. Great simple design in
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Elm

Maison Regain Desk Set in Solid Elm
Maison Regain Desk Set in Solid Elm

Maison Regain Desk Set in Solid Elm

H 28.35 in W 34.26 in D 18.12 in
Laminated boomerang desk made in Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Step back into the iconic Italian style of the 1950s with this Ponti-inspired asymmetrical
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Laminated boomerang desk made in Italy 1950s
Laminated boomerang desk made in Italy 1950s

Laminated boomerang desk made in Italy 1950s

H 28.35 in W 94.49 in D 47.25 in
Nanna Ditzel Teak Danish Desk Circa 1955
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Norwich, GB
A super sleek iconic Danish mid century teak four drawer desk designed by Nanna Ditzel. Circa late
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Nanna Ditzel Teak Danish Desk Circa 1955
Nanna Ditzel Teak Danish Desk Circa 1955

Nanna Ditzel Teak Danish Desk Circa 1955

H 28.35 in W 68.9 in D 29.53 in
Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
icon of distinction. If you are looking for desk lamp to match your desk, we have what you need. You
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940
Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940

Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940

H 30.52 in W 42.92 in D 23.63 in
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Iconic Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the iconic writing desk you’re looking for. An iconic writing desk — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an iconic writing desk, we have 374 options in-stock, while there are 154 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an iconic writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right iconic writing desk, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are of considerable interest. Cassina, R & Y Augousti and Joost van Bleiswijk each produced at least one beautiful iconic writing desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Iconic Writing Desk?

The average selling price for an iconic writing desk at 1stDibs is $5,509, while they’re typically $665 on the low end and $558,506 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 Iconic Writing Desk
  • What is a writing desk?
    1 Answer
    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.

  • What is a small writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a writing desk with drawers called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is an old-fashioned writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
    1 Answer
    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.

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