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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Antique 19th Century Bow Front Inlaid Mahogany Desk Writing Side Dressing Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th Century Bow Front Inlaid Mahogany Desk, serving as both a writing surface and dressing table, featuring a lovely classical late Georgian design.
This fine-quality piece...
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19th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
"Roller" desk Louis XVI from the late 1700s with floral inlays
Located in Cesena, FC
Emilian "roller" writing desk of great quality, the manufacture is along the lines of Rolo, late 1700s Louis XVI.
Entirely veneered in walnut, with beautiful floral inlays, Bois de ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Gothic Revival Walnut Writing Side Table A W Pugin Manner
Located in Norwich, GB
A 19th Century burr walnut and walnut Gothic Revival writing side table in the A W Pugin manner. English. Circa 1860.
The table having a burr walnut top with canted corners, support...
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19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5445 Victorian mahogany pedestal desk, having original leather to the top above three frieze drawers and further three graduated cedar and mahogany lined drawers with figured mahog...
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19th Century English Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional English Regency style writing desk or console table
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1940s
Carved mahogany, with embossed leather top, and original brass hardware and ...
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1940s American Regency Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Joseph Heusgens Unique Double-Sided Desk, Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Joseph Heusgens Architect (1916 - ) unique double-sided desk with patented system, with plans, patent papers and correspondence.
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Early 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Bevan Funnell English Reprodux Campaign Desk
Located in New York, NY
Bevan Funnell English Reprodux Campaign Desk, labeled inside drawer "Made by Bevan Funnell Ltd. Newhaven, England. / The Queens Award to Industry, 1967". 31" H x 60" W x 29.25" D.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Floating Desk Fm50 by Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a sought after Scandinavian Modern executive floating desk Model FM60 in rosewood designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Feldballe's Møbelfabrik in Denmark in the 19...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
High end palissander desk by Promemoria italy, 1990s
By Promemoria
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
High end italian desk by Promemoria italy with a incredibly beautiful palissander frame and top.
Inside the two drawers we find a leather finish, labelled with makers mark.
The nat...
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1990s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Palisander
Early 20thC Louis XVth Style Kingwood Bureau Plat
Located in Altrincham, GB
Early 20thC Louis XVth Style Kingwood Bureau Plat with fine gilt bronze mounts applied to cabriole legs by - Lysberg & Hansen – Copenhagen - 56"w x 30"h x 30"d - The Copenhagen firm ...
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1910s Danish Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Guillerme et Chambron Oak and Leather Mid-Century French Desk
Located in London, GB
A Guillerme et Chambron petite desk.
Oak and leather.
France, c1960s.
Single drawer to the underside.
A delicate design, which will fit into a smaller space.
Good vintage co...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out surface, featuring an inlaid compass rose
Located in Cesena, FC
Elegant Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out writing surface, inlaid on the top with a compass rose.
Elegant writing desk with pull-out writing surface, inlaid on the top with a com...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Maple
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Corner Desk by Daniel van Dorp for Reens, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School desk.
Design by Daniel van Dorp for Gebroeders Reens Amsterdam.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid macassar ebony with...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Macassar
Hand Carved Whitewashed Desk or Console in the Manner of John Dickenson
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive mid century modern writing desk or console table having whitewashed carved wood with lattice pattern and finished on top with leather and chrome. Chunky legs with Asian f...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
English 19th Century Oak Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality, One Piece, Mid 19th Century Oak Pedestal Desk Of Eleven Drawers Having Replacement Gilt Tooled Leather Top And Original Turned W...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Semi-circular delicate antique mahogany ladies' desk Louis XVI, Paris 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Delicate antique mahogany ladies' desk Louis XVI, Paris 1880
Semi-circular solid mahogany wood body. Extremely rare form. With 5 lockable drawers. Cover plate framed with brass gall...
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19th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Desk in Black and white marquetry by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This desk is made of black and white polished shell marquetry with brass trims.
It has 2 drawers with brass and shagreen handles.
The legs are in black polished shell marquetry.
It c...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Teak Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern writing desk in teak wood. Simple design with a two drawer bank and tapered legs.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, desk, model ‘BO 69’, teak, metal, brass, Denmark, design ca. 1953, made late 1950s
Finn Juhl conceived this rare version of the desk model ‘BO 69’ in the late...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
A leather top writing desk with brass accent on the edge and three drawers
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1970s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Theodore Alexander "Chateau du Vallois" French Mahogany Leather Writing Desk 48"
Located in Dayton, OH
Theodore Alexander "Chateau du Vallois" French Provincial Writing Desk. Features a serpentine form made from mahogany with tooled leather surfaces. Includes three dovetailed drawers ...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Midcentury Teak Ladies' Desk "RY 32" by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant teak desk by Hans J. Wegner, model named “RY 32”. Shallow design with one drawer with nicely sculpted knob handles.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish architectural firm by Svend & Madsen from the 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Danish architectural firm by Svend & Madsen from the 1960s
Discover the elegance and functionality of the Vintage Danish Architectural Office, designed by Svend Aage Madsen ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Molteni&C Touchdown Workstation Desk by Studio Klass
Located in Boston, MA
Touch Down Unit, an innovative workstation designed by Studio Klass and originally thought for advanced work environments and produced by UniFor has become part of the Molteni&C coll...
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2010s Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret: X Leg Chandigarh Desk, France/ India c. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967)
A rare and spectacular four-drawer bureau in teak by Pierre Jeanneret for the civic buildings in Chandigarh, India, designed by Le Corbusier. A stunning...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
"Rotondella" Dining Table with Bronze, Hand Crafted, Istanbul
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Rotondella" Dining Table with Bronze, Hand Crafted, Istanbul.
Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer.
Design, Art, Innovation.
Bizimyer Furniture Presents.
Bizimyer Art / Design.
The w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel
Antique French Louis XV Oak Partner's Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV Oak Partner's Desk is perfect for two working simultaneously, or for one with two businesses! One side is four drawers, while the other is a drawer and two c...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk with Finished Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet, Leather-topped Mahogany Desk with Bronze Details, France, 1955
Located in New York, NY
Provenance:
Palais des Consuls de Rouen.
Bibliography:
For an illustration of these pieces, see:
Rouen, le Palais des Consuls. Presentation booklet. 26.
For an illustration of these...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Postmodern Black Lacquered Desk by Interlubke, Germany 1980s
By Interlübke
Located in Miami, FL
All black lacquered postmodern writing desk with a storage cabinet and drawer with organizer by Interlubke, Germany 1980s.
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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 and powder-coated metal.
Solid steel bar available in a flat black or white powder c...
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
19th Century Spanish Renaissance Style Walnut Writing Table with Iron Stretcher
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale late nineteenth century Spanish Renaissance style table features a 29-inch wide oak top joined to its elegantly curved legs by means of two splines that run the enti...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Chinese Export Bamboo Fretwork Library Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Chinese bamboo library table. Amazing Chinese export center or library table featuring intricate bamboo open fretwork on the aprons. ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Late 18th Century Mahogany Veneered Architect's Table, Stamped
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Late 18th Century Mahogany Veneered Architect's Table, Stamped
France, 1790-1800
A late 18th century Directoire mahogany architect's table also called as table Tronchin...
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1790s French Directoire Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Pretzel Rattan Desk and Chair Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace the charm of coastal living with our Vintage Coastal Pretzel Rattan Desk and Chair Set, exuding timeless American style and crafted for both comfort and elegance. Bring a tou...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan
Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French bureau, dating from around the 1890-1910 period.
It is of extremely fine quality, standing on slender yet sturdy cabriole legs and with gorgeous inlaid flo...
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
1950s Desk Corner
Located in Milano, IT
Writing corner, with planked wall with up-and-down lamp, worktop with day compartments and drawers, mahogany veneer wood and skai upholstery.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage “Djinn” desk by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Desk from the "Djinn" series designed by Olivier Mourgue and published by Airborne in the 1970s. Smoked glass top placed on a pair of trestles with polished brushed metal legs. Dimen...
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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Guy LeFevre for Maison Jansen Lacquered Wood w/ Leather Desk, France C 1970s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Designed by noted designer Guy LeFevre who worked extensively with Maison Jansen in the 1970s, this handsome desk incorporates many of his signature details. The base and hardware ar...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Pine Standing Desk with Slant Top, Denmark, 1890s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Antique Danish slant top desk, circa 1890s. Made for a rural schoolmaster, this pine desk retains its original character with minor mars and stains, protected by a smooth finish. Fea...
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1890s Danish Country Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Mahogany lady’s writing desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany and boxwood strung lady`s writing desk, the raised three quarter gallery above three drawers flanked by cupboards to the fold over replaced blue leather writing service. The...
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Walnut Console Table Continuous Grain Drawer Fronts
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This molten grain walnut table spans in magical round over edges.
It is handcrafted in solid walnut with tapered legs, a perfect setup for a console or an artist's desk. Drawer front...
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2010s American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Walnut Dresser Continuous Grain Drawer Fronts Bookmatched
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Boston Dresser is a double book-matched piece with luscious drawers in dark walnut. Round over void edges with a cantilevered belly on slender legs....
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2010s American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Antique Chippendale Style Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Chippendale style leather top desk in the Chippendale style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1910 period.
It is very well made, sitting o...
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1890s British Chippendale Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
English Mahogany Regency Style Partners Desk, circa 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
English Regency style mahogany partners desk, circa 1930. The top curves inward on each side for two to comfortably share the top. Each side features two drawers and a cabinet, with ...
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1930s English Regency Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Glass desk, Italy 1980
Located in Roma, RM
Glass desk, Italy 1980
Product details
Dimensions: 150 W x 72 H x 70.5 D cm
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1980s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique Swedish Neoclassical Satin Birch Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique satin birch Biedermeier leather top desk of the highest order. This was made in Sweden, it dates from around the 1880-1900 period.
It has a strong neoclassical...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Birch
French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An outstanding French Louis XV style writing desk or bureau plat desk with bronze trim and ornate ormolu mounts and embossed leather top. The desk is finished on all sides and could ...
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
French 19th Century Walnut Veneer End Table or Desk With Rosewood Inlay
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a fine example of a French 19th Century end table. It is made of walnut veneer with rosewood inlay on the top. There is one front small drawer. It would be ideal as a small d...
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19th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Stylish Cerused Wood Desk
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your workspace with this impeccably designed cerused oak desk, a piece that marries functionality with sophisticated style. The natural beauty of the oak is enhanced by the c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Early 19th Century Catalan Writing Desk or Console Table
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th century Catalan writing desk or console table. Hand-carved in pine circa 1790-1829 in Spain. Constructed with mortise and tenon joints. Rectangular top raised upon a simpl...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Fine Antique English Oak Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine Antique English writing table with great traditional form, peg construction and handsome graining. Rectangular top over two short drawers, turned supports and stretcher b...
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19th Century English Jacobean Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Industrial 1950s French Tandem School Desk by Matco
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Prouve style Mid-Century school "Tandem" desk with oak wood desk top and slatted seats on a green enameled metal frame that have a lower oak storage shelf. This vintage two seat...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts trestle library table or writing desk
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Measures: 48"W x 30"D x 29"H.
Professionally res...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Georgian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Georgian writing table / desk of the highest order. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1820’s period...
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1820s British George III Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Smaller Danish Lady’s writing desk in mahogany with drawers and brass details
Located in DK
This smaller Danish modern writing desk was designed ca. 1950 by Danish architect Ole Wanscher (1903-1985) and executed by manufacturer Fritz Hansen, Denmark. The model number is 178...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Dark Tone Oak Folding Desk on Casters
Located in New York, NY
This antique folding desk features three dovetailed storage drawers and casters. Restored in our shop. Good condition with appropriate wear from a...
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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage Ladies desk from HIKOR, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple vintage beech wood writing desk from the HIKOR Písek company, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
The design is very simple and elegant. It features a section with 4 drawers. The desk ha...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
Antique and Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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.
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