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Table Desk Writing Home Office Grey Marble Top Mirror Steel Modern Collectible
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The table 'Gallio' is an important desk with structure in mirror polished stainless steel and top
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Bold Geometric, contemporary, modern Library desk, writing
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Elevate Your Space with a Bold Style Statement: The Modern Aesthetic Desk Indulge in the opulence
Category

2010s Pakistani Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Paint

Custom Modern Waterfall Desk with Marble Accent
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom modern waterfall desk with marble accent. Unique modern styling with rich walnut woods
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Marble Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a grey and taupe color stone top and shelves, on a modern openwork iron frame in a silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing...

Materials

Marble, Iron

Marble Top Desk
Marble Top Desk
H 29 in W 62 in D 26 in
Mid Century Marble Top Writing Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Slender lines form a light and airy design in this modern table. A graceful combination of white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

Materials

Marble, Metal

Mid Century Marble Top Writing Table
Mid Century Marble Top Writing Table
H 30 in W 72 in D 31.75 in
Jack Writing Desk by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
A magnificent addition to your contemporary or more Classic style home, the Jack Writing Desk
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Jack Writing Desk by Daytona
Jack Writing Desk by Daytona
H 28.35 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Organic Modern Castelo Desk, Green Marble Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Castelo modern desk table pays homage to the castles
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Design Office Desk Violet Marble with Details Polished Brass
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Queena Desk promises to be the next statement design for a modern office project. Contemporary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Carrara Marble Desk, Switzerland 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
1970s or early 1980s of beautiful Italian Carrara marble. The desk top has curved, notched corners and
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

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

American Post-War Chrome and Marble Desk
Located in New York, NY
American Post-War Design (1960s) rectangular chrome base office desk with a green marble top and 2
Category

20th Century Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

American Post-War Chrome and Marble Desk
American Post-War Chrome and Marble Desk
H 29.25 in W 74.25 in D 38 in
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

Apollo Contemporary Desk in Marble and Wood
Apollo Contemporary Desk in Marble and Wood
H 49.22 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
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

Vanity Desk in Estremoz Marble & Polished Brass
By Ginger & Jagger
Located in New York, NY
The distinctive marble desk initiates a design tension between rough and smooth, straight lines and
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vanity Desk in Estremoz Marble & Polished Brass
Vanity Desk in Estremoz Marble & Polished Brass
H 48.82 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in
Famed Brass & Wood Desk with Marble Drawers
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The Famed Desk was designed with the aim of allowing you to work with more elegance and more
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Famed Brass &  Wood Desk with Marble Drawers
Famed Brass &  Wood Desk with Marble Drawers
H 34.2 in W 47.2 in D 27.5 in
1980s Postmodern Marble Stone Executive Two Sided Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in Madison, WI
desk. The black pieces supporting the marble writing surface work well to hold desk lamps. The design
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Pace Collection Mid Century Italian Modern Thick Black Marble Granite Top Desk
By Pace Collection, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality mid century modern black granite desk with shelf or bookcase in the back.
Category

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

Materials

Granite, Aluminum

Eileen Writing Desk in Walnut with Palissandro Stone Inset by Chapter & Verse
By Chapter & Verse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our Eileen writing desk shown in walnut with palissandro stone inset (COM). All of our pieces
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Pixel Desk by Morgan Clayhall, sculptural steel and marble
By Morgan Clayhall
Located in Toronto, CA
console. The desk is constructed of steel tubing, and a honed marble top. Customization options are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Franz West-Style Iron Chain + Marble Desk / Console Table
By Franz West, Diego Giacometti
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Iron chain base console table with marble top; intermittent use as a desk would be possible with
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Iron

Arflex Sigmund Writing Desk in White Carrara Top with Metal Base by Studio Asai
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Sigmund Writing Desk in White Carrara Top with Metal Base by Studio Asai. To remain faithful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

1960s Italian Biomorphic Sculptural Double Octagonal Pedestal Marble Desk
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare and one of a kind biomorphic marble desk. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout
Category

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

Materials

Marble

Robert Blackened Steel and Marble Desk with Brass Accents
Located in Paonia, CO
The (wh)ORE HAüS STUDIOS Robert desk is made of blackened steel, marble and brass accents. This
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

21st Century Lincoln Desk Leather Wood Brushed Brass Marble
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
with Negro Marquina marble, featuring some brushed brass details. The mid-century modern desk is a must
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Large and elegant Carrara marble and leather desk around 1970/1980
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Large and elegant Carrara marble and leather desk around 1970/1980 with its leather box on wheels
Category

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

Materials

Carrara Marble

Sculptural 1970s Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Steel and Marble Desk
By Leon Rosen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
with a wide chromed steel frame and verde green marble-top. Magnificent in person this desk is sure to
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper M4 Series Glass and Marble Desk, Italy 1985
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Gruppo Skipper, Fucina
Located in Naples, IT
Table / Desk from the M4 series, design Angelo Mangiarotti, and produced by the company Fucina for
Category

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

Materials

Marble

Ashiana, a Marble and Wood Desk, Design by Matang and Natasha Sumant
By Matang, Lucien Dumas
Located in Paris, FR
A rectangular wood and marble desk. The tabletop is made out of Pink marble from Makrana. On a
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Postmodern Desk / Dining Table with Rounded Triangular Glass Top and Marble Legs
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1990s marble double pedestal desj with chrome crossbar and rounded scalene triangle glass top (3/4
Category

20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Famed Brass & Wood Desk with Marble Drawers **LEAD TIME 5-6 WEEKS**
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
**LEAD TIME 5-6 WEEKS** The Famed Desk was designed with the aim of allowing you to work with more
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Palette JH9, Black Marble and Black Ash Desk by Jaime Hayon for & Tradition
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Dubai, AE
idea of a mobile into a table - stabilized by a metal armature. This Palette Desk is made from Nero
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Marble

21st Century by Arch.K.Hacke Marble Table/Desk with wood lacquered Drawers
Located in massa, IT
Marble table/desk "Hacke S" with wood lacquered drawers designed by K.Hacke Size: cm. 200 x 88 x 75
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Desk in Solid Black Ash and White Carrare Marble - om34 by Mjiila
By Olivier Moravik
Located in PARIS, FR
Om34 is a radical geometrical desk in solid brushed wood whose board is pierced by a piece of white
Category

2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll international, 1970s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll international Biography : Born to a baker
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Mid Century Writing Table - Silent Black
Located in Westwood, NJ
Slender lines form a light and airy design in this modern table. A graceful combination of burl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

Materials

Marble, Metal

Mid Century Burl Top Writing Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Slender lines form a light and airy design in this modern table. A graceful combination of burl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

Materials

Marble, Metal

Mid Century Burl Top Writing Table
Mid Century Burl Top Writing Table
H 30 in W 72 in D 31.75 in
Contemporary Art Deco Design Office Desk In White Marble and Gold Metal Details
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Limited Edition: Queena Desk promises to be the next statement design for a modern office project
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

Large Italian Marble Travertine Dining Table, Desk, Polished & Chip Carved Top
By Stone International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in Italy in the 1970s, a large dining table or desk made entirely of travertine marble. The
Category

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

Materials

Travertine

FORM(LA) Grinza Desk 66"L x 27"W x 32"H Sofita Beige Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A BOLD AND EXPRESSIVE FORM WHERE GEOMETRY AND HARMONY COLLIDE. ITALIAN FOR WRINKLE, 'GRINZA'S ZIG-ZAG STRUCTURE' IS BOTH TIMELESS AND ELEGANT. DIMENSIONS: 66”L x 27”W x 32”H: - 4"...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Grinza Desk 66"L x 27"W x 32"H Rojo Alicante Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A BOLD AND EXPRESSIVE FORM WHERE GEOMETRY AND HARMONY COLLIDE. ITALIAN FOR WRINKLE, 'GRINZA'S ZIG-ZAG STRUCTURE' IS BOTH TIMELESS AND ELEGANT. DIMENSIONS: 66”L x 27”W x 32”H: - 4"...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Grinza Desk 66"L x 27"W x 32"H Diana Rose Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A BOLD AND EXPRESSIVE FORM WHERE GEOMETRY AND HARMONY COLLIDE. ITALIAN FOR WRINKLE, 'GRINZA'S ZIG-ZAG STRUCTURE' IS BOTH TIMELESS AND ELEGANT. DIMENSIONS: 66”L x 27”W x 32”H: - 4"...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Grinza Desk 66"L x 27"W x 32"H Verde Antigua Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A BOLD AND EXPRESSIVE FORM WHERE GEOMETRY AND HARMONY COLLIDE. ITALIAN FOR WRINKLE, 'GRINZA'S ZIG-ZAG STRUCTURE' IS BOTH TIMELESS AND ELEGANT. DIMENSIONS: 66”L x 27”W x 32”H: - 4"...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Grinza Desk 66"L x 27"W x 32"H Calacatta Viola Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A BOLD AND EXPRESSIVE FORM WHERE GEOMETRY AND HARMONY COLLIDE. ITALIAN FOR WRINKLE, 'GRINZA'S ZIG-ZAG STRUCTURE' IS BOTH TIMELESS AND ELEGANT. DIMENSIONS: 66”L x 27”W x 32”H: - 4"...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Mid Century Modern Table Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid Century Modern Table Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina Table designed by
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Green Rectangle Marble Top Cylinder Crome Stretcher Base Dining Table Desk MINT!
By Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Green Rectangle Marble Top Cylinder Crome Stretcher Base Dining Table Desk MINT!
Category

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

Materials

Granite, Chrome

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Desk 72”L x 36”W x 28”H Rojo Alicante Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
‘LAGO’, ITALIAN FOR ‘LAKE’, HAS INSPIRED A FORM DERIVED FROM NATURE, TEXTURED WITH LUXURIOUS STONES AND METALS. THE COLLECTION ENCOURAGES NESTING AND LAYERING IN ITS AVAILABLE FORMS....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Nicos Zogrophos Desk
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Zogrophos desk, slab of dark Emperador marble (brown with white veining). Polished bronze uprights
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Nicos Zogrophos Desk
Nicos Zogrophos Desk
H 30.35 in W 80 in D 42 in
1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Marble Slant Front Desk Table Secretary
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern folding slant front desk writing table secretaire
Category

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

Materials

Brass

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Desk 72”L x 36”W x 28”H Oyster Marble & Antique Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
‘LAGO’, ITALIAN FOR ‘LAKE’, HAS INSPIRED A FORM DERIVED FROM NATURE, TEXTURED WITH LUXURIOUS STONES AND METALS. THE COLLECTION ENCOURAGES NESTING AND LAYERING IN ITS AVAILABLE FORMS....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Desk 72”L x 36”W x 28”H Viola Marble & Antique Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
‘LAGO’, ITALIAN FOR ‘LAKE’, HAS INSPIRED A FORM DERIVED FROM NATURE, TEXTURED WITH LUXURIOUS STONES AND METALS. THE COLLECTION ENCOURAGES NESTING AND LAYERING IN ITS AVAILABLE FORMS....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Mid-Century Modern Solid Wooden Desk Designed by Arne Vodder Boomerang
By Arne Vodder
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Boomerang desk designed by Arne Vodder. Solid teak wood structure and brass details on the legs
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Atus Desk by Bea Interiors
Located in Geneve, CH
white oak and marble. Atus desk is a stunning addition to any home office. By incorporating elements of
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Atus Desk by Bea Interiors
Atus Desk by Bea Interiors
H 31.11 in W 80.32 in D 35.83 in
S3 Desk by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
S3 desk by Atra Design Dimensions: D 213 x W 64 x H 77 cm Materials: Taj Mahal marble, brass, oak
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

S3 Desk by Atra Design
S3 Desk by Atra Design
H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 83.86 in
Boomerang desk by Renzo Schirolli, 1960s
By Schirolli
Located in Lasne, BE
of the desk is made of marble. Wear due to time and age of the desk
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Metal

Boomerang desk by Renzo Schirolli, 1960s
Boomerang desk by Renzo Schirolli, 1960s
H 29.14 in W 98.43 in D 32.29 in
ORIGIN 00008 Desk
By POLCHA
Located in PARIS, FR
the traditional character of a desk. Desk in mahogany plywood, trompe l'œil Grand Antique marble
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Vintage 1960s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

ORIGIN 00008 Desk
ORIGIN 00008 Desk
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 47.25 in
Italian Boomerang desk by Renzo Schirolli, 1960s
By Schirolli
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Boomerang desk by Renzo Schirolli, a striking piece from the 1960s. Renzo Schirolli's Booomerang
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

Italian Boomerang desk by Renzo Schirolli, 1960s
Italian Boomerang desk by Renzo Schirolli, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 100.4 in D 43.31 in
American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
Located in Madrid, ES
American oak and birch desk composed of two bodies with four drawers each. Portuguese pink marble
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Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
St. Charles Desk by Volk
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown: Bleached ash veneer with solid ash, marble and inset leather blotter. Poplar drawers
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel, Brass

St. Charles Desk by Volk
St. Charles Desk by Volk
H 30 in W 42 in D 21 in
Rails Functional Sculpture Plywood Trestles Table Desk
By Gwendoline Porte
Located in London, GB
materials and finishes. A modern system for fluid living. RAILS® is a unique concept that bridges the
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2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Apollo Contemporary Console in Marble and Wood
By Artefatto Design Studio, Secolo
Located in London, GB
The Apollo console consists of a wooden top with inlayed marble. Characterized by its soft curves
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Apollo Contemporary Console in Marble and Wood
Apollo Contemporary Console in Marble and Wood
H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
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Modern Marble Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal modern marble writing desk for your home. Each modern marble writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, marble and metal. Find 41 options for an antique or vintage modern marble writing desk now, or shop our selection of 33 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a modern marble writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right modern marble writing desk, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made modern marble writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Caffe Latte, Leon Rosen and Studio AC/AL are consistently popular.

How Much is a Modern Marble Writing Desk?

The average selling price for a modern marble writing desk at 1stDibs is $6,733, while they’re typically $1,198 on the low end and $33,700 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.