Metal Writers Desk
Montblanc Writers Edition George B. Shaw LE Ballpoint Pen
By Montblanc
Located in Bellmore, NY
The Montblanc Writers Edition George B. Shaw Limited Edition Ballpoint Pen pays homage to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Desk Accessories
Materials
Base Metal
Pietro Lingeri Desk in Briar Root Veneer
By Pietro Lingeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pietro Lingeri, desk, briar root veneer, glass, brass, metal, Italy, 1930s
This rationalist desk
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Correspondence Desk, English, Library, Writing Table, Cotswold School
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage correspondence desk. An English, solid teak library or writing table in the
Category
Mid-20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 43.12 in W 57.09 in D 23.63 in
Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
desk with interior compartments to hold writing materials, such as pens and ink. While in use, the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gio Ponti Desk for RIMA Made in Walnut, Chromed Steel and Plastic. Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, RIMA
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This writing desk, designed by renowned architect Gio Ponti in 1956, was specifically created for
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.73 in W 66.93 in D 29.73 in
20th Century Italian Walnut Writing Table, Desk Set with a Chair by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian freestanding writing table, desk set with two drawers and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 32 in W 55 in D 28.5 in
Roberto Legnazzi 1970 Orientalism Desk 18Kt Gold With Carved Coral And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
vertu piece to be exhibited in any desk or place. Has been carefully crafted with strong orientalism
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Revival Desk Accessories
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
W 5.62 in D 1.89 in L 17.9 in
Italian painting of Alphonsus Liguori in French Neo-Gothic Frame
Located in London, GB
This beautiful devotional oil painting depicts the saint, writer, and theologian Alphonsus Liguori
Category
Late 18th Century Gothic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
H 24.02 in W 15.36 in D 2.37 in
Black Geometric Sculpture by Ursula Meyers Conceptual Artist
By Ursula Meyer
Located in Stamford, CT
-focused sculptural lexicon in ceramics, and later wood and metal sculpture. Her legacy includes a decades
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Palatial Sculpture of Henri Robert-Marcel Duchamp by Ursula Meyer
By Ursula Meyer
Located in Stamford, CT
a French-American painter, sculptor, chess player, and writer whose work is associated with Cubism
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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Bulgari Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Snake Diamond Rose Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
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18k Rose Gold Diamond Serpenti Viper Snake Band Ring by Bulgari.
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Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique rosewood library table in perfect and completely original condition. Beautiful drawing of the rosewood and impressive table legs. The table can be used for multiple...
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Antique 1830s British William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s travel set or desktop accessories inkwell, dip pen and seal. Made of silver and crystal glass. Nice addition to your writing desk or just to display them in your ...
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Desk Sets
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Crystal, Silver
19th Century Swedish Off-White Painted Desk with Carved Reeded Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish off-white, light grey painted writing desk from the 19th century with three-quarter gallery surrounding the rectangular top, single drawer carved with reeded motifs and fou...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 30.75 in W 31.5 in D 19.25 in
Jean Prouve Lounge Chair, 1949
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
Lounge chair manufactured by Atelier Jean Prouve for Franco, U. S. Memorial hospital in Saint - Lo. From 1947 to 1949 Charlotte Perriand acted as interior architect consultant for al...
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Vintage 1940s French Industrial Lounge Chairs
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Metal
19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A antique Victorian era English campaign style brass bound mahogany portable lap desk / writing slope with nicely aged patina. circa 1850
Commonly used by military officers in the f...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes
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Brass
Anthony Chair After Jean Prouve
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step into the realm of enduring design with the "Anthony" Chair, a captivating reedition attributed to the visionary Jean Prouvé. Crafted circa 2000, this masterpiece embodies Prouvé...
Category
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jean Prouve Style Dark Espresso Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve style, Mid-Century, wenge toned industrial stacking chairs with attractive compass base, dark charcoal enameled metal frame and ingeniously interlocking legs that can create r...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Large Oak Library Table From France
Located in High Point, NC
Immerse yourself in the grandeur of a large antique oak library table, a timeless piece that seamlessly blends sophistication and functionality. Crafted from aged oak, this table exu...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Tables
Materials
Oak
Regency Rosewood Library Table
Located in Belfast, IE
A fine large late Regency rosewood library table.
The rectangular top with rounded corners containing 2 deep drawers at either end on the front side with a concealed drawer in the ...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Customized Mid-Century Modern Desk by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern L-shaped designed desk by Danish-American furniture designer Jens Risom. Teak wood with an under right side connected extension.
Customized by French artist Fabie...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Resin, Lacquer, Teak
Bulgari Emerald Bead Double Strand Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari long two-strand necklace of fine emerald beads, the clasp set with marquise and baguette diamonds. Made in Italy, circa 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Cognac Leather Desk by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Italy, 1970s
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Antwerp, BE
This desk is a stunning creation by the visionary Italian designer Guido Faleschini for I4 Mariani. Embracing the vibrant spirit and vivid hues of the seventies, this desk encapsulat...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Willy Rizzo L Shaped Burl Wood Executive Desk
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Fulton, CA
Signed burl wood "L" shaped executive desk by Willy Rizzo. Circa. 1960's 70's. Exceptional burl-wood construction. Bookshelf / storage to left side. Five drawers to right side with p...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl
19th C Antique Military Campaign English Traveling Writing Desk Tompson Patent
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique, circa mid 19th Century English Military Campaign traveling writing or lap desk with brass details, a fitted leather and gilt interior, two ink bottles, pen tray and compa...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Desks
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
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H 15.5 in W 20 in D 19.5 in
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ASSI D'ASOLO ITALY CHERRY WOOD LEATHER DESK DESIGNED To HOUSE COMPUTER
Located in GB
in Italy Assi D’Asolo custom made partner desk with oxblood leather top specially designed to house
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Cherry
H 30.52 in W 55.12 in D 27.76 in
Vintage Lettera 35 Typewriter by Mario Bellini for Olivetti, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Olivetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
typewriter maker. With a sleek, low-profile design and cast metal body, it’s perfect for the writer who likes
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Vintage Lettera 35 Typewriter by Mario Bellini for Olivetti, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Olivetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
typewriter maker. With a sleek, low-profile design and cast metal body, it’s perfect for the writer who likes
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Antique Refurbished Depression Era Royal Junior Portable Typewriter c.1930
By Royal Typewriter Company 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
techniques steel, metal, nickel, leather.
Condition good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions H 6
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Steel, Nickel
H 6 in W 12.5 in D 11.5 in
Antique Art Deco Royal Portable Typewriter c.1935
By Royal Typewriter Company 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1935.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Steel, Metal, Nickel, Leather.
CONDITION
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Steel, Nickel
Area 50 Curva Table or Desk Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide Italy - 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Bend, OR
Area 50 Curva Table or Desk Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide 1970's - Italy
The "Curva" table
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Italian Rattan and Black Metal Shell-shaped Armchairs, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing pair of midcentury rattan and black metal shell-shaped armchairs. These pieces were
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 26.38 in
20th Century Italian Studio PFR Teak Writing Desk by Ponti, Fornaroli & Rosselli
By Studio PFR ( Ponti Fornaroli Rosselli ), Gio Ponti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Antonio Fornaroli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. The freestanding desk has a floating wooden top, consisting of seven drawers and two locks, composed
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal, Brass
H 30 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Hermes Oeil Magnifying Glass / Paperweight Palladium Eye of Cleopatra New
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
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French writer and film maker Jean Cocteau.
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2010s French For The Desk
1968, Ettore Sottsas & Perry King for Olivetti, Italy, Red Valentine Typewriter
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti, Perry King
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
typing writers backside (the one behind of the three on the first picture (#1 and #16) and this box has
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
H 4.53 in W 13.39 in D 13.78 in
Antique Art Deco Royal Portable Typewriter, c.1936
By Royal Typewriter Company 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
techniques steel, metal, nickel, leather.
Condition good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions H 6
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Steel, Nickel
Fully Functioning Early 20th Century Underwood No. 5 typewriter Serial #23201
By Underwood Universal
Located in Chattanooga, TN
, journalists, government officials, and writers throughout the first half of the twentieth century. Later
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
H 9.5 in W 15.5 in D 12 in
Rare Two Tone Royal "P" Portable Typewriter, c.1928
By Royal Typewriter Company 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
Company.
Date of manufacture c.1928.
Materials and techniques steel, metal, nickel.
Condition good. Wear
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Steel, Nickel
Curtis Jeré, Tennis Match, Bronze and Onyx Bookends, USA, circa 1976
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
the age of 103.
Sold and resold, the company still produces metal sculptures including
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx
Metal Work Table with Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/blue metal legs. Great for any type of art studio, writers desk, workshop or sewing table, to name a
Category
Vintage 1980s Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Art Deco 1930s 8 Day Desk and Travel Clock
By Concord, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco 1930s 8 Day Desk and Travel Clock. Classic mechanical hand wound. Still ticking, may need a
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Sterling Silver, Metal
Metal and Brushed Aluminium Table Lamp by Ron Rezek
By Ron Rezek
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Black lacquered metal and colored brushed aluminium consisting of a black lacquered metal circular
Category
Vintage 1980s Table Lamps
Victorian Industrial Cast Iron Drafting Table or Desk by J. Foot & Son of London
Located in San Diego, CA
metal arms to secure the writer or artist's work. The tilt is acquired at the push of a button. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
H 46.5 in W 40.5 in D 19.5 in
Silver Letter Opener by Los Castillo, Taxco, Mexico, circa 1950
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc
fact, was right next to Spratling's outside Taxco.) The ex-patriot American writer Frances Toor well
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
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Metal Writers Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic metal writers desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every metal writers desk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer metal writers desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each metal writers desk bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one metal writers desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gio Ponti, Ursula Meyer and Pietro Lingeri produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Metal Writers Desk?
Prices for a metal writers desk start at $795 and top out at $58,200 with the average selling for $9,575.
Questions About Metal Writers Desk
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to refinish an old metal desk is to start by cleaning the desk. Ensure that the surface is free of dust and rust, then prime the desk with one to two coats of primer. And dependent upon its condition, a coat of any metal paint can freshen up an old metal desk. Browse a wide selection of vintage metal desks on 1stDibs.
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