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Modernist Writing Desk
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A writing desk finely crafted in solid teak having a floating bank of drawers and turned dowel legs.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Modernist Writing Desk
Modernist Writing Desk

Modernist Writing Desk

H 28.25 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Custom 1950s Wall Mounted Modernist Writing Desk
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique handmade custom wall-mounted writing desk made in the 1950s. Solid birch construction with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Custom 1950s Wall Mounted Modernist Writing Desk
Custom 1950s Wall Mounted Modernist Writing Desk

Custom 1950s Wall Mounted Modernist Writing Desk

H 18 in W 27.5 in D 23 in
Rare Modernist Writing Desk by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Fantastic writing desk from the ‘Abtracta’ series designed by Jos De Mey and produced in Belgium by
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Rare Modernist Writing Desk by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
Rare Modernist Writing Desk by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s

Rare Modernist Writing Desk by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s

H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 59.06 in
Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s
By Tijsseling
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A modestly sized modernist writing desk with an assymetrical design, giving it a Haagse School
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s

Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s

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H 33.08 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in
Mid Century Modern Brass Legs and Base Walnut Kneehole Writing Desk Modernist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern brass legs and base walnut kneehole writing desk modernist. Item features unique
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Brass Legs and Base Walnut Kneehole Writing Desk Modernist
Mid Century Modern Brass Legs and Base Walnut Kneehole Writing Desk Modernist

Mid Century Modern Brass Legs and Base Walnut Kneehole Writing Desk Modernist

H 30 in W 53 in D 18 in
Modernist Italien writing desk with drawers and light blue Formica table top.
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Rare modernist desk with mahogany veneer and light blue Formica table top. The three drawers are
Category

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

Materials

Formica, Wood

Modernist Italien writing desk with drawers and light blue Formica table top.
Modernist Italien writing desk with drawers and light blue Formica table top.

Modernist Italien writing desk with drawers and light blue Formica table top.

H 30.71 in W 68.9 in D 35.44 in
small modernist desk
By Jacques Hitier
Located in TARBES, FR
Small modernist style desk in wood and steel, tubular leg and brass wrist, some signs of wear and
Category

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

Materials

Metal

small modernist desk
small modernist desk

small modernist desk

H 29.53 in W 40.16 in D 23.63 in
Oak Art Deco Modernist Desk or Writing Table by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1920s
By H.Pander & Zonen, Hendrik Wouda
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist desk or writing table. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Art Deco Modernist Desk or Writing Table by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1920s
Oak Art Deco Modernist Desk or Writing Table by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1920s

Oak Art Deco Modernist Desk or Writing Table by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1920s

H 30.52 in W 53.15 in D 27.56 in
Modernist Table or Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modernist table or desk. Original condition. Located in NY.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Modernist Table or Desk
Modernist Table or Desk

Modernist Table or Desk

H 28.5 in W 31 in D 15.5 in
Post modernist desk, 1980s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Desk from the 80s in France - Red laminate box with 3 drawers on the left - Black lacquered pyramid
Category

Late 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Laminate

Post modernist desk, 1980s
Post modernist desk, 1980s

Post modernist desk, 1980s

H 38.59 in W 80.71 in D 23.63 in
Modernist lacquered wood executive desk
Located in New York, NY
Modernist lacquered wood five drawer executive desk and with cantilevered top.
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Modernist lacquered wood executive desk
Modernist lacquered wood executive desk

Modernist lacquered wood executive desk

H 31.25 in W 63 in D 29 in
Two Modernist art deco writing tables circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two Modernist art deco writing tables circa 1930
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Two Modernist art deco writing tables circa 1930
Two Modernist art deco writing tables circa 1930

Two Modernist art deco writing tables circa 1930

H 30.32 in W 66.93 in D 33.47 in
Warren Platner Writing Desk with Black Leather Top
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, leather, metal, oak, United States, design 1973 This heavy
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Warren Platner Writing Desk with Black Leather Top
Warren Platner Writing Desk with Black Leather Top

Warren Platner Writing Desk with Black Leather Top

H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Handcrafted Modernist Desk Table English Oak
Located in London, GB
A sleek handmade English modernist desk or writing table. Constructed with a traditional 3 wide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Handcrafted Modernist Desk Table English Oak
Handcrafted Modernist Desk Table English Oak

Handcrafted Modernist Desk Table English Oak

H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful avant garde desk designed by Jacques Adnet and manufactured in his own atelier in France
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950
Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950

Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950

H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early George Nelson desk / return, child's desk, Modernist, Herman Miller, Retains original Herman
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller
Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller

Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller

H 26.5 in W 34.5 in D 16 in
Ico Parisi Rectangular Midcentury Italian Writing Table Desk, 1950
By Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
walnut wood. This polished material transforms this desk into a modernist sculpture with sharp, geometric
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Ico Parisi Rectangular Midcentury Italian Writing Table Desk, 1950
Ico Parisi Rectangular Midcentury Italian Writing Table Desk, 1950

Ico Parisi Rectangular Midcentury Italian Writing Table Desk, 1950

H 30.32 in W 39.77 in D 19.69 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
Large Oak & Class Modernist Desk, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A large modernist desk in oak with a very interesting top comprised of a glass-covered lattice
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Oak

Large Oak & Class Modernist Desk, France 1950's
Large Oak & Class Modernist Desk, France 1950's

Large Oak & Class Modernist Desk, France 1950's

H 30 in W 75 in D 36 in
Modernist Desk By Luigi Bartolini - Teak - Ca 1960
By Bartolini
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Modernist office by Luigi Bartolini. Crafted in teak, this desk is composed of a beautiful teak
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Modernist Desk By Luigi Bartolini - Teak - Ca 1960
Modernist Desk By Luigi Bartolini - Teak - Ca 1960

Modernist Desk By Luigi Bartolini - Teak - Ca 1960

H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 29.53 in
Fratelli Proserpio Writing Table Teak Desk by, Italy, Mid-Century
By Fratelli Prosperio
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak rollup secretary desk by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy 1960's. Modernist compact writing desk
Category

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

Materials

Teak, Hardwood

Fratelli Proserpio Writing Table Teak Desk by, Italy, Mid-Century
Fratelli Proserpio Writing Table Teak Desk by, Italy, Mid-Century

Fratelli Proserpio Writing Table Teak Desk by, Italy, Mid-Century

H 35.43 in W 34.64 in D 21.65 in
Modernist Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A boldly angled modernist single pedestal desk having a distinctive raised gallery with sliding
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Modernist Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel
Modernist Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel

Modernist Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel

H 35.5 in W 54 in D 33 in
Unusual Modernist Childs Desk Attributed to Friso Kramer
By Jean Prouvé, Friso Kramer
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual modernist Childs desk attributed to Friso Kramer, amazing design reminescent of French
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Unusual Modernist Childs Desk Attributed to Friso Kramer
Unusual Modernist Childs Desk Attributed to Friso Kramer

Unusual Modernist Childs Desk Attributed to Friso Kramer

H 30 in W 25 in D 33 in
Modernist "Omnibus" Desk in Maple and Thuja Wood
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Architect Piero Portaluppi created the “omnibus” desk for his home, solving a practical issue with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Modernist "Omnibus" Desk in Maple and Thuja Wood
Modernist "Omnibus" Desk in Maple and Thuja Wood

Modernist "Omnibus" Desk in Maple and Thuja Wood

H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 72.84 in
Oak Art Deco Modernist Writing Table by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
By Hendrik Wouda, H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist writing table. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Oak Art Deco Modernist Writing Table by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
Oak Art Deco Modernist Writing Table by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924

Oak Art Deco Modernist Writing Table by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924

H 33.67 in W 55.91 in D 21.66 in
Modernist Desk by Frits Spanjaard, Wouda Inspired, Netherlands, 1930s
By Frits Spanjaard, Hendrik Wouda
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modernist Desk; Frits Spanjaard; The Netherlands; Holland; circa 1930; Hendirk Wouda; Pander
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Modernist Desk by Frits Spanjaard, Wouda Inspired, Netherlands, 1930s
Modernist Desk by Frits Spanjaard, Wouda Inspired, Netherlands, 1930s

Modernist Desk by Frits Spanjaard, Wouda Inspired, Netherlands, 1930s

H 32.29 in W 56.3 in D 27.56 in
1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Stylize your room with this impressive writing desk. This unusual desk takes its inspiration from
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk
1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk

1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk

H 29.5 in W 60 in D 24 in
Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Cherry and Black Leather
By Knoll, Warren Platner
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
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Robert Slezak, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
modernist architect André Lurcat. Catalog Number: PS8 Centrally lockable drawers Made by Slezak Factories
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Robert Slezak, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Robert Slezak, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Robert Slezak, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

H 29.14 in W 57.09 in D 28.35 in
Modernist Teak Rollup Secretary Desk by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy, 1960s
By F.P. Fratelli Proserpio 1
Located in Chicago, IL
Modernist Italian 1960s teak compact rollup secretary desk by Fratelli Proserpio. Writing surface
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Modernist Teak Rollup Secretary Desk by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy, 1960s
Modernist Teak Rollup Secretary Desk by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy, 1960s

Modernist Teak Rollup Secretary Desk by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy, 1960s

H 36 in W 36 in D 21 in
French Art Deco Oak and Steel Writing Table Desk, France, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
A highly unique French Art Deco writing table /desk with stunning geometric form. The rectangular
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

French Art Deco Oak and Steel Writing Table Desk, France, circa 1930
French Art Deco Oak and Steel Writing Table Desk, France, circa 1930

French Art Deco Oak and Steel Writing Table Desk, France, circa 1930

H 32 in W 59.25 in D 31.75 in
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by André Lurcat, Walnut, New Polish, Czech, 1930s
By André Lurcat
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk Catalog model: PS 8 Material: Walnut, Chrome-plated Steel Source
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by André Lurcat, Walnut, New Polish, Czech, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by André Lurcat, Walnut, New Polish, Czech, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by André Lurcat, Walnut, New Polish, Czech, 1930s

H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 28.35 in
Oak Art Deco Modernist Writing Table or Dining Table by Architect Caspers, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist writing table or dining room table. Design by
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Art Deco Modernist Writing Table or Dining Table by Architect Caspers, 1920s
Oak Art Deco Modernist Writing Table or Dining Table by Architect Caspers, 1920s

Oak Art Deco Modernist Writing Table or Dining Table by Architect Caspers, 1920s

H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 35.44 in
20th Century French Art Deco large Oak Vintage Office Desk / Writing Table
Located in New York City, NY
An original and unique French kneehole two-tone desk crafted from hand-carved oak and elevated on
Category

20th Century French Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

20th Century French Art Deco large Oak Vintage Office Desk / Writing Table
20th Century French Art Deco large Oak Vintage Office Desk / Writing Table

20th Century French Art Deco large Oak Vintage Office Desk / Writing Table

H 30.75 in W 59.25 in D 33 in
1930's Modernist Desk by Jindrich Halabala for UP Brno
By Up Závody, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Brno, CZ
An original Modernist desk from the 1930s. This piece has a dignified design with stylish
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Walnut

1930's Modernist Desk by Jindrich Halabala for UP Brno
1930's Modernist Desk by Jindrich Halabala for UP Brno

1930's Modernist Desk by Jindrich Halabala for UP Brno

H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Luigi Olivieri , rare modernist desk in walnut and blond maple
By Luigi Olivieri
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2136 Luigi Olivieri Rare modernist desk in walnut and blond maple with ground glass top and
Category

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

Materials

Maple

Luigi Olivieri , rare modernist desk in walnut and blond maple
Luigi Olivieri , rare modernist desk in walnut and blond maple

Luigi Olivieri , rare modernist desk in walnut and blond maple

H 31.5 in W 48.43 in D 33.47 in
Modernist Desk in Solid Wood 40s / 50s Bauhaus Style Vintage
Located in Lyon, FR
French desk from the 40s / 50s in modernist Bauhaus style. Structure of the desk in veneered and
Category

Vintage 1940s French Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Modernist Desk in Solid Wood 40s / 50s Bauhaus Style Vintage
Modernist Desk in Solid Wood 40s / 50s Bauhaus Style Vintage

Modernist Desk in Solid Wood 40s / 50s Bauhaus Style Vintage

H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 52.76 in
Ligne Roset Hyannis Port Writing Desk & File Cabinet design by Eric Jourdin
By Eric Jourdan, Ligne Roset
Located in Southampton, NJ
File cabinet dimensions: 19.5"W 19"D 21.25"H Ligne Roset Hyannis Port Collection of desk and filing
Category

2010s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Ligne Roset Hyannis Port Writing Desk & File Cabinet design by Eric Jourdin
Ligne Roset Hyannis Port Writing Desk & File Cabinet design by Eric Jourdin

Ligne Roset Hyannis Port Writing Desk & File Cabinet design by Eric Jourdin

H 29.5 in W 63 in D 27.5 in
Modernist Architectural Walnut Desk designed by Merton Gershun for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Buffalo, NY
design to the every-day American consumer.Desk in nice original condition.Minor ding to front left corner
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Modernist Architectural Walnut Desk designed by Merton Gershun for Dillingham
Modernist Architectural Walnut Desk designed by Merton Gershun for Dillingham

Modernist Architectural Walnut Desk designed by Merton Gershun for Dillingham

H 29.75 in W 48 in D 22.75 in
Modernist Steel and Glass Desk, French Early-Mid 20th Century
By Le Corbusier
Located in London, GB
A sculptural statement desk in patinated black enamelled steel, with new floating frosted glass top
Category

Early 20th Century French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Modernist Steel and Glass Desk, French Early-Mid 20th Century
Modernist Steel and Glass Desk, French Early-Mid 20th Century

Modernist Steel and Glass Desk, French Early-Mid 20th Century

H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 21.86 in
French Modernist Cerused Oak and Lacquered Skin Pedestal Desk ca. 1950s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MODERNIST WAXED AND CERUSED OAK DESK WITH LACQUERED SKIN WRITING SURFACE Probably French, circa
Category

20th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

French Modernist Cerused Oak and Lacquered Skin Pedestal Desk ca. 1950s
French Modernist Cerused Oak and Lacquered Skin Pedestal Desk ca. 1950s

French Modernist Cerused Oak and Lacquered Skin Pedestal Desk ca. 1950s

H 29.13 in W 65.75 in D 29.88 in
Rare Paul Frankl Skyscraper Desk / Bench, Art Deco, Modernist, Cubist
By Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning and rare bookcase desk and cork top seat designed and manufactured by Paul Frankl, I
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare Paul Frankl Skyscraper Desk / Bench, Art Deco, Modernist, Cubist
Rare Paul Frankl Skyscraper Desk / Bench, Art Deco, Modernist, Cubist

Rare Paul Frankl Skyscraper Desk / Bench, Art Deco, Modernist, Cubist

H 29 in W 41 in D 22 in
Modernist Blackened Oak Desk Attributed to Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, France, 1932
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant modernist ash and oak desk, one drawer with a bronze knob. Faceted cut-off feet. This
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Modernist Blackened Oak Desk Attributed to Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, France, 1932
Modernist Blackened Oak Desk Attributed to Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, France, 1932

Modernist Blackened Oak Desk Attributed to Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, France, 1932

H 30.32 in W 38.98 in D 23.63 in
Early production Florence Knoll Desk, Classic Modernist design, Knoll New York
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early production walnut and rosewood desk designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll ,features richly
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Early production Florence Knoll Desk, Classic Modernist design, Knoll New York
Early production Florence Knoll Desk, Classic Modernist design, Knoll New York

Early production Florence Knoll Desk, Classic Modernist design, Knoll New York

H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Oak Art Deco Modernist Partner Desk by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
By H.Pander & Zonen, Hendrik Wouda
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist partner desk. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Oak Art Deco Modernist Partner Desk by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
Oak Art Deco Modernist Partner Desk by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924

Oak Art Deco Modernist Partner Desk by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924

H 29.93 in W 63 in D 39.18 in
Important Modernist Prototype Desk & Chair by U.A.M. Attributed to Le Corbusier
By Robert Mallet-Stevens, Union Des Artistes Modernes
Located in New York, NY
Rare handmade French modernist desk and chair prototypes in hand-formed and hand-hammered (non
Category

Vintage 1930s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Important Modernist Prototype Desk & Chair by U.A.M. Attributed to Le Corbusier
Important Modernist Prototype Desk & Chair by U.A.M. Attributed to Le Corbusier

Important Modernist Prototype Desk & Chair by U.A.M. Attributed to Le Corbusier

H 30 in W 31.38 in D 19.5 in
Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498
Located in Lyon, FR
Imposing 1950's French modernist desk. Structure in solid mahogany and veneer, top in black glass
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498
Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498

Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498

H 30.32 in W 34.26 in D 71.26 in
Handcrafted English Desk
Located in London, GB
A totally unique handcrafted modernist desk designed and made in England by our craftspeople using
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Handcrafted English Desk
Handcrafted English Desk

Handcrafted English Desk

H 28.35 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
1970s Modernist Table by Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectangular stainless steel framed dining table/ desk with a white marble top. Two tables could
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Chrome, Steel

1970s Modernist Table by Knoll
1970s Modernist Table by Knoll

1970s Modernist Table by Knoll

H 28 in W 60 in D 42 in
Continuous Writing Table - Hand applied wood veneer, leather & travertine
By Atelier FM
Located in New York, NY
incorporates rectilinear, modernist lines that travel unrelentingly beyond inspection. Each material tone and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Travertine

Continuous Writing Table - Hand applied wood veneer, leather & travertine
Continuous Writing Table - Hand applied wood veneer, leather & travertine

Continuous Writing Table - Hand applied wood veneer, leather & travertine

H 30 in W 60 in D 32 in
20th Century Danish Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Modernist maple and patinated steel desk featuring two drawers behind a single hinged door with
Category

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

Materials

Steel

20th Century Danish Desk
20th Century Danish Desk

20th Century Danish Desk

H 28.25 in W 47.75 in D 25 in
Handcrafted English Oak Desk
Located in London, GB
A new freestanding modern English oak desk design. Designed and handmade in England using skilled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Handcrafted English Oak Desk
Handcrafted English Oak Desk

Handcrafted English Oak Desk

H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 14.97 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful Danish modern mid century teak desk, crafted by Nordisk Andels-Eksport in Denmark
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk

H 27 in W 48.5 in D 18.5 in
Midcentury Danish Teak Drafting Desk
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original Danish Modern desk by Nordisk
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Danish Teak Drafting Desk
Midcentury Danish Teak Drafting Desk

Midcentury Danish Teak Drafting Desk

H 29 in W 51.5 in D 24 in
Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
Located in London, GB
Our larger handcrafted Modernist wall mounted oak desk/vanity or console table designed and
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Leather

Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console

Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console

H 31.11 in W 52.76 in D 13.98 in
Rattan & Chrome Sawhorse Table / Desk Bases
Located in Highland, IN
of an organic and modernist aesthetic. They support a glass top, the size of your choosing, allowing
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Rattan & Chrome Sawhorse Table / Desk Bases
Rattan & Chrome Sawhorse Table / Desk Bases

Rattan & Chrome Sawhorse Table / Desk Bases

H 28.75 in W 72 in D 30 in
Willem Penaat for Metz and Co. Desk
By Willem Penaat 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s Amsterdam School desk in oak designed by Willem Penaat for Metz and Co. An exquisite
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Willem Penaat for Metz and Co. Desk
Willem Penaat for Metz and Co. Desk

Willem Penaat for Metz and Co. Desk

H 29.5 in W 49 in D 30 in
Parchment Faceted Art Deco Desk, circa 1970
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 1970s desk achieves a modest stateliness, its mottled paper parchment & faceted brass corners
Category

Vintage 1970s European Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Parchment Faceted Art Deco Desk, circa 1970
Parchment Faceted Art Deco Desk, circa 1970

Parchment Faceted Art Deco Desk, circa 1970

H 29.5 in W 70.88 in D 31.5 in
Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Art Deco era desk by French Modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Black iron 'A' frame with
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France
Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France

Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France

H 29 in W 54.5 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak Sliding Top Desk
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original Danish Modern desk by Nordisk
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Sliding Top Desk
Mid-Century Danish Teak Sliding Top Desk

Mid-Century Danish Teak Sliding Top Desk

H 28.5 in W 45.5 in D 23.88 in
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Modernist Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic modernist writing desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and steel, every modernist writing desk was constructed with great care. Find 188 options for an antique or vintage modernist writing desk now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a modernist writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right modernist writing desk, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one modernist writing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Florence Knoll, Olivetti and Jacques Adnet produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Modernist Writing Desk?

Prices for a modernist writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $613 and can go as high as $90,859, while the average can fetch as much as $3,879.

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 Modernist 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 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 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 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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