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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
20th Century Carved, Lacquered and Gilded Wood Italian Writing Desk, 1930s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian writing desk from the mid-20th century. Furniture in carved, lacquered and gilded wood of beautiful lines and pleasant furnishings. Writing desk finished from the center equi...
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1930s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Writing Table
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A lovely side table. It has a drawer.
Category
19th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
English Ship Captain's Desk
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
English ship captain’s desk of burl walnut. Circa 1850. Inside drawers are false fronts and do not pull. Fully restored except inside drawer. Beautiful nautical piece in great condit...
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19th Century British Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'DU2' Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer
Located in New York, NY
A Customizable desk unit designed to your specifications. Available in 14 standard surface colors.
Dimensions
H 30in / 76.2cm
W 60in / 152.4cm
D 15in / 39.1cm
Weight
41.9 kgs...
Category
2010s Swiss Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer
Located in New York, NY
Quick ship desk unit (A) is designed with a work surface and one storage compartment with a drop down door. Available in 14 standard surface colors. Our ful...
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2010s Swiss Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer
Located in New York, NY
Quick ship desk unit (A) is designed with a work surface and one storage compartment with a drop down door. Available in 14 standard surface colors. Our ful...
Category
2010s Swiss Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Antique Pedestal Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Nine Drawer, Edwardian, Circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pedestal desk. An English, blonde oak and leather nine drawer clerk's desk, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Fine Edwardian example with a delightful ...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century Louis XVI Style Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A lovely 19th century French leather-topped writing desk in warm-coloured walnut and veneer. Hand-crafted in the Louis XVI style, this charming desk has two lockable drawers complete...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Oak Desk From France, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Pair Of Leather Lounge Chairs By OPE, From Sweden, Circa 1970. Stained oak veneer construction with age related use and patina.
Category
1960s European Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage Desk by Borge Morgensen
Located in Brescia, IT
Swedish teak coffee table from the 1960s.
...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Kittinger Vintage Leather Top Inlaid Federal Style Desk
By Kittinger
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome vintage writing desk crafted in walnut in classic form featuring three tooled leather panels on a case with three drawers in front, the reverse side with false drawers, bra...
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
VINTAGE HARRODS KENNEDY BROWN LEATHER ARITECTURAL WRiTING TABLE OR DESK
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage, Harrods London retailed, REH Kennedy made, architects writing table with large single t...
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20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
21st Century Elena Salmistraro Table Polyurethane Green Marble Scapin Collezioni
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Isotopo table design by Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni
Limited Edition
A vibrant round top is combined with a sculptural base made of three rounded conical suppo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Jens Risom Executive Walnut Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American walnut executive desk designed by Jens Risom with four drawers on the right, one drawer in the middle, and one drawer and a filing drawer on the left. Both sides have writin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Danish Teak Executive Desk With Floating Top
Located in Chicago, IL
57” x 29.5” x 29.5”H; knee hole 28.5” x 25”H
Striking Danish teak desk with a floating top.
•extra large work surface
•six drawers, two of which lock
•long tapered legs
•finished b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
VINTAGE THEODORE ALEXANDER MiLITARY CAMPAIGN STYLE WRITING DESK BROWN LEATHER
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Military Campaign style home office desk / workstation made by Theodore Alexander and finished w...
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20th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
STUNNING ANTiQUE SWEDISH PAINTED WRITING DRESSING TABLE DESK WITH TWIN DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand painted circa 1880 Swedish writing table, desk or dressing table with gallery back and two ...
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1880s Swedish High Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Ring Pulls
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with aluminum ring pull knobs solid maple. Desk has been professional refinished. Very beautiful desi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Iconic "Lady Desk" by Helmut Magg for WK Möbel, Midcentury, 1950s
By Helmut Magg
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This is the famous desk designed by Helmut Magg, also known as „Lady Desk”. Produced by Neue Gemeinschaft für Wohnkultur, WK Möbel in 1950s. The design is simple yet very elegant. It...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
Danish Vintage Desk by Severin Hansen for Haslev
Located in London, GB
A stylish and iconic Danish vintage desk by Severin Hansen for Haslev. It was made in Denmark, and dates from the 1960’s.
It is of outstanding quality and has a beautiful design. Th...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
20th French Louis XV Style Walnut Desk or Library table with Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant fruitwood desk was created in France, circa 1920. Made of blond walnut timber, the large writing table sits on four legs The front has a wide opening with plenty of kne...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Desk And Chairs Set By Jules Leleu And Maxime Old
Located in New Orleans, LA
This timeless chair and desk set features the iconic designs of two French Art Deco greats, Jules Leleu and Maxime Old. Together, the chic set epitomizes the fluid elegance of this p...
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20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany, Lacquer
Pierre Guariche. Desk in teak and lacquered metal. 1960s. LS56631534M
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pierre Guariche, by.
Desk in teak with its lacquered metal base. Black laminate top.
French work realized in the 1960s.
Dimensions: H 75 x W 161 x D 71 cm
Reference: LS56631534M
Category
1960s French Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Retro desk by Nils Jonsson with drawers
By Nils Jonsson
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s teak office extension table.
An original desk from the 1960s that embodies the essence of the golden age of Nordic design.
The main plane, with its clean lines and large surfa...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Calista Console with White Marble and Solid Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
The modern Calista console elevates the Classic runway Silhouette. With your choice of exotic marble, it makes for an amazing statement piece. We have also used it as a desk, a buffe...
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2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Extendable Desk by Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso & Noti Massari for Stilwood, Italy
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A unique extendible cabinet / desk, designed by Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso & Noti Massari, manufactured by Stilwood in Italy around 1970.
This eye-catching piece is made of beautifu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
20th Century Yellow Formica children's school desk with two leaves
Located in Miami, FL
Yellow formica and black metal desk, Italian modernism, ca. 1960. Small desk from a hotel room with a matte black tubular metal frame and a rectangular-shaped top made of yellow Form...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica
Antique Georgian Style Burr Yew Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Georgian style burr yew pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1960’s.
This is of lovely quality, the side and back are...
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1960s British Georgian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Yew
Desk In Mahogany Veneer Attributed To Gio Ponti, Italy 1950's
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hellouw, NL
This desk is unassuming yet quietly captivating. Attributed to the renowned designer Gio Ponti, its elegant tapered legs draw the eye effortlessly. Veneered in rich mahogany, the des...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Two-Drawer Teak Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
The vintage modern two-drawer teak desk, shown here, is perfect in both scale and design. Featuring a waterfall top and sides, the knee-hole opening and side drawers make it extreme...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid Century Corner Desk Sequence by Sun Glow
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique mid century corner desk. Sequence line for Sun Glow. Sleek sophisticated lines. Petite brass drawer pull. 39" from back corner to sitting area.
Curbside to NYC/Philly $400
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.
M...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Elegant Mid-Century Desk Designed by Severin Hansen Jr. 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is an iconic example of Danish midcentury design, created by the talented designer Severin Hansen and manufactured by the renowned Haslev Møbelfabrik in the 1950s. The desk...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Miami, FL
An antique early 20th century ladies' secretary desk. Made from walnut with a maple writing surface. Features a drop front with neoclassical brass hardware over large central drawer ...
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Early 20th Century European Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Kroma Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, 1980s
By Antonia Astori, Driade
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Kroma Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, 1980s
Designer - Antonia Astori
Producer - Driade
Model - Kroma
Design Period - Eighties
Measurements - Width 180 cm x Depth 73 cm x Height ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian 19th Century Walnut and Mahogany Writing Table with Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite Italian two-toned walnut and mahogany writing desk from the 19th century with slant front, turned three-quarter gallery and carved apron. This petite Italian two-toned walnu...
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19th Century Italian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Felt, Mahogany, Walnut
Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5033 Exceptional quality Sheraton Revival satinwood and marquetry desk attributed to Edwards and Roberts, having original tooled leather writing surface flanked by two floral inlai...
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19th Century English Sheraton Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Sculptural Mid-Century Desk by F.lli Strada: Italian Design in Exotic Wood
Located in Rome, IT
Discover the epitome of Italian craftsmanship with this stunning desk, meticulously designed and produced in the 1950s by F.lli Strada. This piece is a standout example of mid-centur...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Handsome Executive Desk by J. Svenstrup in Teak, Danish, Mid Century
Located in Bristol, GB
A handsome executive desk with six drawers at the front and three open compartments to the rear for extra storage. This desk displays the classic, simple and sophisticated aesthetic ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Petite Late 19th Century Queen Anne Slant Front Mahogany Desk Secretary Table
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning antique slant front desk with secretary feature when top is open.
Dimensions above are when top s closed. There is some age appropriate wear as shown in the pictures but th...
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Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
English Regency Period Rosewood Writing Slope Lap Desk circa 1815
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A RARE AND FINE REGENCY ROSEWOOD WRITING SLOPE
England, ca. 1815 Includes a quill by Isaac Parkes
Item # 801EZX27
An inordinately fine box, the exterior is dressed with full width...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk. Featuring a straight line design, rectangular top, six drawers with wooden pulls for storage, modern legs, and a finish...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Sintesis "Arco" Office 3-Drawer Desk w/ Key!, Italy 60s
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Basel, BS
The "Arco" Desk Mod, created by Studio BBPR for Olivetti Sintesis in 1963, features a sturdy iron frame and base on one side, along with a case containing three drawers.
Original K...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish T pulls
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with steel T pull knobs solid maple. Desk has been professional refinished. Very beautiful designed d...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Wide Danish Executive Desk in Teak, Mid Century
Located in Bristol, GB
A roomy executive desk from Denmark in teak with six drawers at the front and three open compartments to the rear to store books. Simple and classically mid century in design with a ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Bruce Talbert attributed for Cox & Sons. A good period Gothic Revival oak desk
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert attributed possibly for Cox and Sons. A good period Gothic Revival oak desk with the original leather writing area and Y shaped supports below united by a high stretche...
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1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
French Louis XV Black Lacquered Desk with Black Leather Top by Bodart
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This is a handsome French Louis XV style black lacquered / ebonized desk by Jacques Bodart. The desk has a tooled black leather top and bronze appointments. 2 functioning drawers and...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique burr walnut leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is superb, this is a lovely c...
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1930s British Queen Anne Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Paul Evans Cityscape Executive Desk, Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
Magnificent large Cityscape desk signed by Paul Evans. The desk has three drawers, sits on top of a satin chrome paneled base. Top is a parquet pattern burl wood. This desk is in bea...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Castillian Alma
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Castillian Alma Executive Desk - a pinnacle of mid-century modern design that combines functionality with understated elegance. Crafted from rich walnut, this desk of...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kidney Desk C1880 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a delightful antique Victorian flame mahogany kidney shaped kneehole desk, Circa 1880 in date.
The free standing desk features satinwood and box woodline inlay and banding. ...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Lawrence Desk in Solid Mahogany in Black or Natural Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Lawrence with structure in solid mahogany
wood, top in black genuine leather. Details and
finishes in solid brass in antique finish.
Desk: L120xD65xH82cm.
Shelf unit: L116,5xD24...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Charlotte Perriand Style Desk, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wooden Desk; working desk; writing table; office furniture; Charlotte Perriand; French design; Mid-Century Modern; 1960s;
Desk in the style of French designer Charlotte Perriand, ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Superb Sheraton Revival Satinwood Desk
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4637 Fine late Victorian satinwood bureau, having arched tambour top which open to reveal pigeons holes, small inlaid drawers and slide out, green leather writing surface, all abov...
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1890s English Sheraton Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Swedish Mid-Century Teak and Beech Vanity/Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & beech vanity/desk, circa 1950's. Unique shape with triangular storage cubbies and sleek drawer. A combination of teak veneer and contrasting beech throughout. Cross bars add s...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Writing Desk by Svend Åge Madsen for H.P. Hansen, 1960s
Located in Wesseling, DE
Beautiful vintage bow-fronted writing desk original from the 1960s featuring 5 drawers with backside shelving for additional storage space. High-quality teak wood. Designed by Svend ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
David Waddington. An Aesthetic Movement ebonized and parcel gilt writing desk
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement ebonized and parcel gilt writing desk with cantered corners and incized floral decoration and a tower turned gallery. Stamped David Waddington Ulphosterer Bolto...
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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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