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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Wicker Desk & Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage wicker reed/rattan table or writing desk with a wicker chair. Bothe pieces are early 19th century and freshly painted light grey. Excellent vintage condition.
Category
1930s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Reed, Wicker
Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare writing table, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1960s. Birch with linoleum table top. Later modified with the reading lamp. The writing table is from the Otaniemi Technical University. ...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Industrial Modern Wrought Iron Tilt Top Drafting Desk / Table
By Jorge A. Marien
Located in Weymouth, MA
Extraordinary modern wrought iron and glass tilt top drafting desk/table. Glass top is framed by wrought iron and tilts when the steampunk style handles are loosened. Table can be us...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique William IV writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period.
It is of the utmost quality, this stands on bold legs wi...
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1830s British William IV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Desk by Paul Boman
By Paul Boman
Located in London, GB
A mahogany desk by Paul Boman (1885 - 1952)
Manufacturer's label, purveyor of the Swedish king.
Finland, 1940s
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
3 ft. W Solid Oak Mission Arts & Crafts Library Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
This antique library writing desk features two side bookshelves and a storage drawer. Design is a fusion of both Mission and Arts & Crafts styling. Restored. Petite size at only 36 i...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Marzio Cecchi Diapason Desk, Italy, 1968
Located in Padova, IT
Iconic desk one of only 40 made designed by Marzio Cecchi and manufactured by Studio Most, Italy 1968. This stainless-steel desk has a cantilevered tapering top with curved edge and ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Desk with Roll-Top, Walnut Veneer, 1950s, Fully Restored
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This is a legendary and mysterious project that was probably commissioned for a chain of exclusive Polish Fashion salons in Poland, circa 1950s. It is not known to this day who is be...
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1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Walnut Leather Top Desk with Four Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style walnut desk from the 19th century with leather top, lateral pull-outs and tapered legs. This exquisite French Louis XVI style walnut desk from the 19th centu...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Modern Silhueta Console Table Carrara Marble Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Silhueta console, Modern Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Inspired by the organic shapes and lean silhouettes, this console adds a modern touch to every li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
'Desk' by Six Dots Design surrealist metal
Located in London, GB
A unique surrealist desk that is the perfect statement piece in your office or home. Each of these pieces is hand made by artist and designer Joseph Ellwood, along side his team of ...
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2010s British Futurist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Small art deco desk
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Small art deco desk. Professionally stained and repolished.
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech
Mid Century Plywood Desk Unit by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
The mid century modern Eames Desk Unit was designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1952 and has remained an American mid century modern classic ever since. The iconic ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Swedish Mid Century Modern Solid Pine Desk, Roland Wilhelmsson, Made in 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming mid-century solid pine desk / dining table with visible dowels and a fine X frame. Hand crafted by a Swedish cabinetmaker in 1960s. Made in the style of Roland Wilhelmsson...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Executive desk designed by Luisa & Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, 1960
Located in Argelato, BO
An executive desk designed by the Italian Designers Ico & Luisa Parisi for MIM Rome in 1962 . Structure made from lacquered steel with aluminium supports , there’re three floating dr...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Writing desk from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish. There are four dovetailed drawers all with brass original ha...
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1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Wooden travel writing desk early 20th century with red velvet top
Located in Miami, FL
Travel writing desk in Mahogany wood with fruit wood filets .
3 Drawers
The writing spot inside in red velvet.
(The under table is not part of the writing box desk and is not for ...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-century writing desk attr. Ico Parisi wood and brass, 1950
By Ico Parisi
Located in Vittoria, IT
Gorgeous desk attributable to Ico Parisi, Italian production 1950s' of solid wood with brass pipes and glass top.
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Original Patina Jewelers Desk
Located in Houston, TX
The 19th Century Original Patina Jeweler's Desk is a remarkable relic from a bygone era, offering a glimpse into the meticulous world of historic jewelry crafting. This desk, preserv...
Category
19th Century European Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique French Art Deco Cherry Wood Writing Desk Table by Quinet
Located in Detroit, MI
This antique French Art Deco writing desk table by Jacques Quinet (attr.) is circa 1940 with a provenance from the Hotel "Ma Campagne" in Martigues, France. This lovely desk table ha...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Charlotte Perriand Mexique Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charlotte Perriand, Mexique Table
designed 1952, produced 2013
for Cassina, oak, enameled metal
height 28in (71cm); width 45in (114cm); depth 31in (79cm)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
McGuire Rattan and Midcentury Oak Writing Desk with Three Drawer and Saber Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A McGuire rattan and oak writing desk from the Midcentury period, with three drawers and saber legs. This exquisite McGuire rattan and oak writing desk from the Midcentury period emb...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan, Oak
French Bamboo Desk + Chair Attributed to Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in East Hampton, NY
Attributed to Louis Sognot (1892-1970), this mid-century French desk or writing table, is constructed of bamboo and features a mica plateau and drawer fronts. Features three drawers ...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Laminate
Jules Wabbes Cintree desk Mobilier Universel Belgium 1960
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Minimalist 'Cintree' desk designed by Jules Wabbes and manufactured by Le Mobilier Universel in Belgium in 1960. This striking desk is in a very good condition and has been produced ...
Category
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Italian Louis XVI Style Desk with Painted Charcoal Top and Light Brown Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Louis XVI style painted desk from the 20th century with five drawers and tapered legs. This exquisite Italian Louis XVI style painted desk from the 20th century captures t...
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Contemporary dressing table and stool in cherry
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Contemporary dressing table and stool in cherry circa 1990.
Well made in cherry wood, concave shaped dressing table with decorative brass fittings for the adjustable mirror. 3 draw...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1970s Burl Wood Waterfall Desk by John Widdicomb for John Stuart
Located in Boston, MA
John Widdicomb for John Stuart burl wood waterfall desk, circa 1970s. Acquired from the Searles Castle in NH. Comes with original glass topper, which helped protect the top throughou...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Macassar Ebony Art Deco Amsterdamse School Desk by Daniel van Dorp for Reens
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
Regency Mahogany Writing Table By Gillows Of Lancaster
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular top with leather writing surface that can adjust. The ends with hinged compartments. The frieze with a drawer. Raised on a trestle base with spindles and turned st...
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1810s English Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
1970s Italian Burl-Wood Parsons Console/Desk
Located in La Mesa, CA
Vintage Burl wood console table or writing desk in the style of John Widdicomb. Console comes with two drawers and features parsons style legs.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl
19th Century Cylinder Bureau by François Linke in the Louis XV Style
Located in London, GB
A Petit Bureau à Cylindre in the Transitional Manner
After the design by Jean-François Oeben
By François Linke
Index no. 1626
A rare small cylinder bureau, after the celebrated exa...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Baobab Desk by Philippe Starck for Vitra, 2000s
By Philippe Starck, Vitra
Located in Brussels, BE
The Baobab desk, a creation of Philippe Starck for Vitra, challenges traditional office furniture with its seamless integration of functionality and aesthetics. Crafted as a single p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Futurist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plastic
Classic Modernist walnut and leather desk by GUILDHALL CABINET SHOPS
By Guild
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist walnut and leather desk by GUILDHALL CABINET SHOPS / Toronto,, Beautifully crafted,, nice simple ,elegant design,, one center drawer,, Retains original brown leathe...
Category
1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
20th Century Carved Lacquered Wood Italian Louis XVI Style Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Large Italian writing desk from the mid-20th century. Furniture in carved and lacquered wood in Louis XVI style of beautiful lines and pleasant decor. Desk of great size and impact s...
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1950s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV style inlaid writing table
Located in Cesena, FC
French Louis XV style inlaid writing table
French writing table, elegant in form, Louis XV style, with drawer and decorative bronzes in the legs and contour of the top.
Era: late 18...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Oak Curved French Desk
Located in London, GB
An oak curved desk.
French, c1960s.
Two drawers to each side.
Generally very good condition, however there is one ding to the edge (see photos).
PLEASE NOTE PRICES LISTED ARE...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Side Table Desk with Drawer
Located in Dallas, TX
This versatile, antique fruitwood end table could easily be mixed into any room in your home. The simple, linear Louis Philippe style side table was carved in the Poitou region of Fr...
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Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Server or Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak sideboard buffet server or writing desk
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Measures: 34"W x 20"D x 34.63"H. Tab...
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak slant front writing desk or secretary desk
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Measures: 42"W x 17"D x 43"H. Writing surface...
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
1960's Brazilian Desk Model « 1015 » by Geraldo de Barros Manufactured by Unilab
Located in New York, NY
The Model 1015 desk by Geraldo de Barros is a unique and special piece of furniture, distinguished by its innovative use of materials, minimalist design, and the artistic vision of ...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Writing Desk in Oak with Green Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, oak, type of plastic, Italy, 1953
An exquisite Italian-crafted office desk commands attention with its captivating form and distinctive material composition. Reflectin...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Edwardian desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from the 1900-1910 period.
It is of lovely quality, standing on tapered legs an...
Category
Early 1900s British Sheraton Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
John Vesey Style Steel Bronze Neoclassical Console Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive brushed steel and patinated bronze clad writing table, desk, or console made in the manner and style of John Vesey (American 1924-1992). The desk is fronted by two storage...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
French 19th Century Writing Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Louis XIII style Writing Table is made of walnut and has a hidden drawer in the skirt.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Milo Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This desk is custom made in Los Angeles. The solid douglas fir boards are cut to size and joined. The clean lines create functional cord management. All hardwoods will undergo the na...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
Milo Desk (oak)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This desk is custom made in Los Angeles. The solid oak boards are cut to size and joined. The clean lines create functional cord management.
OAK + BIRCH INTERIOR
HARDWAX OIL FINISH
...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
XL Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend, 1959
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Reply Dutch Design Architect drafting table designed by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Circel in 1959.
Design classic, awarded with the "Signe d’Or".
The table top is fu...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Wood Veneered Dining Table. Yellow ALPI Sottsass Veneered Table Top
Located in London, GB
This stunning table is an original Studio James Stickley design.
This post modern influenced but contemporary dining table is both bold and unique. A perfect statement piece for an...
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2010s European Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Desk in Mahogany Designed by Frits Heningsen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk in mahogany with three drawers, designed and made by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. Made in Denmark, great original condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Desk ~ Bureau Plat
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Desk ~ Bureau Plat is a beautifully preserved historical piece the design for which has inspired furniture makers since the middle of the 18th cen...
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
French leather, chrome and wood large desk
Located in London, GB
French 1970’s large chrome, wood and leather desk. Some minor scuffs to the central leather panel and surface scratches to the wood, but otherwise in good condition, strong and sturd...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Danish Vintage Desk by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A superb Danish vintage desk by Kai Kristiansen. This was recently imported from Denmark, it dates from the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, this is beautifully made and is a gre...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Walnut Desk
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Denton, TX
Strong bold design by John Van Koert for Drexel furniture. A combination of walnut and oak makes this desk a stunning vintage piece of art. The writing surface is 30.25" high.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Dom Hans van der Laan Unique Desk with Copy of Original Drawings c. 1970
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dom Hans van der Laan unique desk with copy of original drawings.
From a private doctor’s practice, Sint-Michielsgestel, the Netherlands c. 1970.
Spruce, copper nails, paint.
Colo...
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Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Modern Escarpa Desk made with natural oak mate, Handmade by Stylish Club
By Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Escarpa desk is a confident choice for those with an audacious taste. This furniture element dares you to be adventurous and opt for interior solutions with peculiar features, even i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Gianfranco Frattini desk model 530 in rosewood Bernini Italy 1957
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic Italian writing desk model 530 designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy 1957. This symmetric sleek proportioned desk is made of beautifully grained rosewood. It has ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Desk Model TL22, by Franco Albini and Franca Helg. Poggi, 1958
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Desk model TL22, designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg and manufactured by Poggi in 1958.
Table completely restored. Wood: walnut.
Letteratura: Gramigna G., Repertorio del desig...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Contemporary Wood Veneered Dining Table. Red ALPI Sottsass Veneered Table Top
Located in London, GB
This stunning table is an original Studio James Stickley design.
This post modern influenced but contemporary dining table is both bold and unique. A perfect statement piece for an...
Category
2010s European Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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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