Writing Table And Chair
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tables
Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Ceramic, Beech
20th Century American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Fabric, Birch
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Antique 19th Century Austrian Desks and Writing Tables
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1980s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Steel, Chrome
Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Antique 1860s French Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Hardwood
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal, Brass
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Pine
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024How far a table should be from a chair is 10 to 12 inches. Keep in mind that the distance is from the tabletop to the seat of the chair. To determine what chairs to buy, subtract 10 or 12 inches from the height of your table and look for pieces of that seat height. If you're looking for a table to go with certain chairs, measure the height from the floor to the seat and then add 10 or 12 inches to find out what table height to buy. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of dining tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Many chairs can work with a Tulip table. The Tulip armchair, for example, was part of Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, Tulip side tables and more. The series, produced for Knoll, was a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying, and Tulip chairs, with their curvy contours, match Tulip side tables and Pedestal dining tables very well. However, you can also try other mid-century modern chairs to see what works best in your space. Shop a collection of mid-century modern dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021There are multiple chair colors that can be matched with a black table, it’s really a matter of preference. You could choose to go with black or a contrasting color or even think outside the box in order to add unlikely pops of color to a space. Visit 1stDibs for a wide selection of chairs and tables available in different colors.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, your dining room table and chairs do not need to match. Coordinated colors and styles can add visual flair to a space, and is a great way to show off your personal style. Shop a collection of dining room tables and chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Chairs for a 30-inch table should typically be between 18 and 20 inches tall when measured from the seat to the floor. Generally, the seat height of a chair should be 10 to 12 inches lower than the height of a tabletop. Tables measuring 30 inches in height are generally standard height and should work well with most standard dining chairs. Find a wide range of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The end chairs are called an armchair. Typically found at the head of the table, these specific chairs have armrests and give off a more formal feel. You can shop a collection of armchairs and dining tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The best toddler table and chair set is really a matter of preference. The good news is that a lot of furniture designers have made furnishings specifically for children over the years, so you should be able to find the seating and table you need. Shop antique and vintage children’s table and chair sets and other children’s furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There is no one proper way to place chairs around a Noguchi coffee table. Your ideal placement will depend on the space you’re using and the chairs that you’ve chosen. In 1944, Noguchi created the first version of his classic glass-topped coffee table as a riff on a piece he designed for former MoMA president, A. Conger Goodyear, a few years earlier. Legendary Michigan manufacturer Herman Miller began to produce the design in 1948. On 1stDibs, find a number of Isamu Noguchi coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The size of a round table that can fit eight chairs is around 60 inches. That measurement corresponds to the diameter, meaning the distance across the top of the table through its center. To ensure comfort, choose a dining table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height of your dining chairs. Shop a wide range of round dining tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024How many chairs fit around a 60-inch round table depends largely on the size of the chairs. Most tables that are 60 inches in diameter can accommodate around 10 chairs comfortably. Ensure that there is enough space between the chairs so that users can pull them in and out easily and have enough elbow room to dine unencumbered. Shop a wide range of round tables on 1stDibs.
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