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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desk in Solid Oak and Black Leather
Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desk in Solid Oak and Black Leather

Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desk in Solid Oak and Black Leather

$9,400

Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desk in Solid Oak and Black Leather

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, writing desk, oak, leather, France, 1960s. This desk is designed by the renowned French duo Guillerme et Chambron. This design holds an utter...

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

Materials

Leather, Oak

1950s Axel Einar Hjorth Style Oak Writing Desk
1950s Axel Einar Hjorth Style Oak Writing Desk

1950s Axel Einar Hjorth Style Oak Writing Desk

$2,250

1950s Axel Einar Hjorth Style Oak Writing Desk

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century writing desk in solid oak, designed in the style of Swedish architect and designer Axel Einar Hjorth. The wide rectangular top features softly rounded edges/ On the left,...

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

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Oak

Paolo Buffa for Galdino Maspero Writing Desk in Walnut
Paolo Buffa for Galdino Maspero Writing Desk in Walnut

Paolo Buffa for Galdino Maspero Writing Desk in Walnut

$39,500

Paolo Buffa for Galdino Maspero Writing Desk in Walnut

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paolo Buffa for Galdino Maspero, writing desk, walnut, Italy, late 1930s/early 1940s This writing desk, designed by Paolo Buffa and meticulously crafted by Galdino Maspero in the la...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk with Return in Wood with Turquoise Top
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk with Return in Wood with Turquoise Top

Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk with Return in Wood with Turquoise Top

$13,800 / set

Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk with Return in Wood with Turquoise Top

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Attributed to Gustavo & Vito Latis, desk with a return, mahogany, maple, formica, Italy, circa 1960 Made in Italy, this writing desk with return is a testament to the design eth...

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

Materials

Formica, Mahogany, Maple

Postmodern Sketchbook Clairefontaine Desk by Pierre Sala, France 1980s.
Postmodern Sketchbook Clairefontaine Desk by Pierre Sala, France 1980s.

Postmodern Sketchbook Clairefontaine Desk by Pierre Sala, France 1980s.

$2,369

Postmodern Sketchbook Clairefontaine Desk by Pierre Sala, France 1980s.

By Pierre Sala

Located in Lille, FR

Table height: 70 cm. The top panel measures 88 cm by 61 cm without the spring. Good condition. The upper board has been repainted. Some fading on the legs, with a few spots and ot...

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1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paper

Rare Carved Desk in Solid Oak by Breton Artist Jacques Philippe
Rare Carved Desk in Solid Oak by Breton Artist Jacques Philippe

Rare Carved Desk in Solid Oak by Breton Artist Jacques Philippe

$27,500

Rare Carved Desk in Solid Oak by Breton Artist Jacques Philippe

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jacques Philippe, desk, solid oak, France, late 1920s Designed by the French Breton sculptor and cabinetmaker Jacques Philippe (1896-1958), this desk from the late 1920s is a testam...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1950s Coen de Vries Style Desk, Birch, Beige Enameled Tubular Metal
1950s Coen de Vries Style Desk, Birch, Beige Enameled Tubular Metal

1950s Coen de Vries Style Desk, Birch, Beige Enameled Tubular Metal

$695

1950s Coen de Vries Style Desk, Birch, Beige Enameled Tubular Metal

By Coen de Vries

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Compact desk attributed to the style of Coen de Vries combines birch construction with a beige enameled tubular metal frame. Three drawers with turned wooden knobs occupy an asymmetr...

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

Materials

Metal

George Nakashima 'Conoid' Writing Desk in American Black Walnut
George Nakashima 'Conoid' Writing Desk in American Black Walnut

George Nakashima 'Conoid' Writing Desk in American Black Walnut

$107,000

George Nakashima 'Conoid' Writing Desk in American Black Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, 'Conoid' cross-legged desk, American black walnut, hickory, United States, 1986 This Conoid desk by George Nakashima, made custom in 1...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig Italian Dark Wood Desk for Gino Maggioni, 1940s
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig Italian Dark Wood Desk for Gino Maggioni, 1940s

Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig Italian Dark Wood Desk for Gino Maggioni, 1940s

$2,772

Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig Italian Dark Wood Desk for Gino Maggioni, 1940s

By Gino Maggioni, Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design small writing desk wwith side chest of drawers in dark stained wood and metal designed by Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig for Gino Maggioni, Milan, produ...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Art Deco Revival Writing Desk purchased at Bloomingdale's
Hollywood Regency Art Deco Revival Writing Desk purchased at Bloomingdale's

Hollywood Regency Art Deco Revival Writing Desk purchased at Bloomingdale's

$975

Hollywood Regency Art Deco Revival Writing Desk purchased at Bloomingdale's

By Bloomingdale's

Located in New York, NY

Sophisticated Art Deco Revival, Hollywood Regency, Biedermeier style writing desk, originally purchased in Bloomingdale's, NYC circa 1980/90's. The desk features a geometric parquetr...

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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Antique Desk in Walnut inlaid
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Antique Desk in Walnut inlaid

19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Antique Desk in Walnut inlaid

$2,701

19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Antique Desk in Walnut inlaid

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Introducing this elegant Italian walnut desk, dating back to the late 19th century. Featuring a typical design inspired by the sumptuous Louis XVI era, it features clean lines and r...

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Late 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century French Oak Desk or Writing Table from Normandy
Early 20th Century French Oak Desk or Writing Table from Normandy

Early 20th Century French Oak Desk or Writing Table from Normandy

$1,495

Early 20th Century French Oak Desk or Writing Table from Normandy

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Found in Normandy, this early twentieth century French oak writing table is of hand pegged construction and features a beveled top. A single drawer fits into the apron on one side an...

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Early 20th Century French Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Mid-century Brutalist Danmark Oak Desk, Style of Henning Kjærnulf
Vintage Mid-century Brutalist Danmark Oak Desk, Style of Henning Kjærnulf

Vintage Mid-century Brutalist Danmark Oak Desk, Style of Henning Kjærnulf

$2,653

Vintage Mid-century Brutalist Danmark Oak Desk, Style of Henning Kjærnulf

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A freestanding brutalist desk attributed to Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf, made in Denmark circa 1960. Built from oak with veneered oak on the top and side panels. The warm grain ...

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

Materials

Brass

Bauhaus Tubular Folding Desk in Walnut, Signed by Cova Milano, Italy, 1940s
Bauhaus Tubular Folding Desk in Walnut, Signed by Cova Milano, Italy, 1940s

Bauhaus Tubular Folding Desk in Walnut, Signed by Cova Milano, Italy, 1940s

$2,606

Bauhaus Tubular Folding Desk in Walnut, Signed by Cova Milano, Italy, 1940s

By Cova, Italy 1

Located in Roma, IT

Elegant and rare Italian Bauhaus-style folding desk in chromed metal and walnut wood. This charming desk was produced by Cova Milano in Italy during the 1940s. The table features a ...

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1930s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy for Mengel
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy for Mengel

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy for Mengel

$3,600

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy for Mengel

By Raymond Loewy

Located in Palm Springs, CA

1950’s Mid-Century modern oak drop front secretary desk by Raymond Loewy for Mengel The outside oak was replaced, the interior is original condition, shows some wear consistent with...

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

Materials

Steel

Vintage Art Deco Mahogany Writing Desk, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Vintage Art Deco Mahogany Writing Desk, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

Vintage Art Deco Mahogany Writing Desk, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

$4,453

Vintage Art Deco Mahogany Writing Desk, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A calm and solid piece that holds its space with ease. The Mahogany desk is made in the 1950s Denmark and is in very good condition. The surface shows light signs of use, and overall...

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

Materials

Brass

Joel Escalona's Elefante Console Table 33, Layered Wood, Dynamic Shape
Joel Escalona's Elefante Console Table 33, Layered Wood, Dynamic Shape

Joel Escalona's Elefante Console Table 33, Layered Wood, Dynamic Shape

$19,900 / item

Joel Escalona's Elefante Console Table 33, Layered Wood, Dynamic Shape

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Joel Escalona's Elefante Console Table 33, Layered Wood, Dynamic Shape ————————————————————— Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO Crafting Elegance with a ...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

940s Dutch Piet Zwart for Bruynzeel Attributed Writing Desk
940s Dutch Piet Zwart for Bruynzeel Attributed Writing Desk

940s Dutch Piet Zwart for Bruynzeel Attributed Writing Desk

$625

940s Dutch Piet Zwart for Bruynzeel Attributed Writing Desk

By Piet Zwart, Bruynzeel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Compact Dutch writing desk attributed to Piet Zwart for Bruynzeel, dating to the 1940s. The solid oak frame is finished in a warm golden tone with f...

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1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Oak

Cees Braakman Teak Double Pedestal Desk for Pastoe, 1960s
Cees Braakman Teak Double Pedestal Desk for Pastoe, 1960s

Cees Braakman Teak Double Pedestal Desk for Pastoe, 1960s

$2,450

Cees Braakman Teak Double Pedestal Desk for Pastoe, 1960s

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Produced by Pastoe in the 1960s, this Cees Braakman desk features a floating teak top that extends beyond the drawer pedestals on both sides, creating a clean horizontal profile. Two...

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Antique Wilhelminian Desk in Walnut, Brass, and Leather, Late 19th Century
Antique Wilhelminian Desk in Walnut, Brass, and Leather, Late 19th Century

Antique Wilhelminian Desk in Walnut, Brass, and Leather, Late 19th Century

$6,000

Antique Wilhelminian Desk in Walnut, Brass, and Leather, Late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Antique Wilhelminian Desk in Walnut, Brass, and Leather, Late 19th Century. This exquisite desk is both rich in its material composition and thoughtful in its construction. The des...

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Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top
George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top

$127,000

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, Double Pedestal Free-Edge writing desk, American black walnut, United States, 1969 You have encountered a truly outstanding example of ...

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

Materials

Walnut

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910

$6,995

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copp...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Ernst Kühn for Normina 1930s Danish Executive Desk with Tambour Doors
Ernst Kühn for Normina 1930s Danish Executive Desk with Tambour Doors

Ernst Kühn for Normina 1930s Danish Executive Desk with Tambour Doors

$58,000

Ernst Kühn for Normina 1930s Danish Executive Desk with Tambour Doors

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Attributed to Ernst Kühn for Normina A/S, executive desk, mahogany, leather, brass, Denmark, 1930s Attributed to the Danish designer, architect, and cabinetmaker Ernst Johan Charles...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Tijsseling Rosewood Double Pedestal Desk
Mid-Century Tijsseling Rosewood Double Pedestal Desk

Mid-Century Tijsseling Rosewood Double Pedestal Desk

$2,450

Mid-Century Tijsseling Rosewood Double Pedestal Desk

By Tijsseling

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Dutch Mid-Century desk from Tijsseling features a floating rosewood-veneered top with rich, dark-streaked grain over a black-finished underside — a clean detail that reinforces ...

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

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Melting Vanity Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti
Melting Vanity Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti

Melting Vanity Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti

$12,305 / item

Melting Vanity Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The melting vanity table's simple but elegant design, makes for an adaptable elegant piece of furniture. The cream shagreen inlaid surface is framed with an irregular surface bronze-...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash

$1,675

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Writing desk, ash, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in ash. The upper part of this piece is made from ash veneer,...

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

Materials

Brass

Anthroposophical Desk Designed By Felix Kayser, Hand Crafted Ash Wood, ca. 1930
Anthroposophical Desk Designed By Felix Kayser, Hand Crafted Ash Wood, ca. 1930

Anthroposophical Desk Designed By Felix Kayser, Hand Crafted Ash Wood, ca. 1930

$5,686

Anthroposophical Desk Designed By Felix Kayser, Hand Crafted Ash Wood, ca. 1930

By Schiller Möbel, Felix Kayser

Located in Berlin, DE

This desk model K 1290, designed by Felix Kayser around 1930, is a typical example of furniture from the anthroposophical movement. Likely produced by Schiller-Möbel, it reflects a d...

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1930s German Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

$7,327

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Victorian flame mahogany pedestal partners desk, circa 1860 in date. The rectanglular top is inset with a lovely gold tooled green leather writing surfac...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno ‘T96’ Executive Corner Desk in Black Lacquered Wood
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno ‘T96’ Executive Corner Desk in Black Lacquered Wood

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno ‘T96’ Executive Corner Desk in Black Lacquered Wood

$18,700

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno ‘T96’ Executive Corner Desk in Black Lacquered Wood

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, executive desk, model ‘T96’, lacquered wood, steel, chromed metal, Italy, design 1956, produced 1958 This ‘T96’ executive desk is designed by Osvaldo Bor...

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Metal

French Louis XV Style Kingwood Bombay Writing Table Desk
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Bombay Writing Table Desk

French Louis XV Style Kingwood Bombay Writing Table Desk

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

French Louis XV Style Kingwood Bombay Writing Table Desk

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

French Louis XV Style Kingwood Bombay Writing Table Desk

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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood

Antique Victorian 6 Drawer Oak Partners Writing Table Desk C1850 19th Century
Antique Victorian 6 Drawer Oak Partners Writing Table Desk C1850 19th Century

Antique Victorian 6 Drawer Oak Partners Writing Table Desk C1850 19th Century

$3,766

Antique Victorian 6 Drawer Oak Partners Writing Table Desk C1850 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This gorgeous early Victorian antique Partners desk is crafted from beautiful solid oak and dates from Circa 1850. The rectangular top with rounded corners features a striking olive...

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1850s English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Desk in Bookmatched Walnut Veneer 1930s
Art Deco Desk in Bookmatched Walnut Veneer 1930s

Art Deco Desk in Bookmatched Walnut Veneer 1930s

$8,530

Art Deco Desk in Bookmatched Walnut Veneer 1930s

Located in Meer, VAN

Art Deco Desk in Bookmatched Walnut Veneer 1930s A wonderful art deco desk in bookmatched walnut veneer. Europe, 1930s. This desk shows a simple yet refined design with a curved d...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Writing Desk
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Writing Desk

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Writing Desk

$3,950

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Writing Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined Swedish 19th-century Gustavian style writing desk, defined by its elegant simplicity and beautifully weathered black-painted finish. The rectangular top rests above two ree...

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

French Designer, Partners Desk, Oak, France, 1940s
French Designer, Partners Desk, Oak, France, 1940s

French Designer, Partners Desk, Oak, France, 1940s

$18,500

French Designer, Partners Desk, Oak, France, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A large oak desk or partners desk designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use, including some natural wood cracking and patina buildup. Missing smal...

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Oak and Black Leather
Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Oak and Black Leather

Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Oak and Black Leather

$7,750

Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Oak and Black Leather

By Florence Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, oak, chrome-plated steel, black leather, United States, 1970s. This writing table with two drawers and an extendable panel was designed by W...

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

Materials

Steel

Antique Danish Oak Writing Desk, 1900s.
Antique Danish Oak Writing Desk, 1900s.

Antique Danish Oak Writing Desk, 1900s.

$1,717

Antique Danish Oak Writing Desk, 1900s.

Located in Asaa, DK

Antique Danish Oak Writing Desk, 1900s. Nordic antique baroque style writing table in stained oak. Made by master carpenter in Denmark in the early twentieth century. Very well buil...

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Early 1900s Danish Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Friso Kramer 'Reiger' Drafting Table for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963
Friso Kramer 'Reiger' Drafting Table for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963

Friso Kramer 'Reiger' Drafting Table for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963

$1,495

Friso Kramer 'Reiger' Drafting Table for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963

By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare 'Reiger' drafting table designed by Friso Kramer for Dutch manufacturer Ahrend de Cirkel in 1963. The name translates to 'Heron,' a reference to the table's tall, lean silhouett...

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

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Adjustable Drafting Table C1930
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Adjustable Drafting Table C1930

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Adjustable Drafting Table C1930

$2,450

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Adjustable Drafting Table C1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

An authentic antique Arts & Crafts period drafting table, crafted from solid oak, dating to approximately 1930. This piece exemplifies the movement's emphasis on utility, honest mate...

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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique American Arts & Crafts Mission Style Library Table Office Writing Desk
Antique American Arts & Crafts Mission Style Library Table Office Writing Desk

Antique American Arts & Crafts Mission Style Library Table Office Writing Desk

$1,800

Antique American Arts & Crafts Mission Style Library Table Office Writing Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th Century Arts & Crafts / Mission Library Table. Features a rectangular form made from oak and pine with a central drawer over columnar supports leading to a trestle base w...

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Early 20th Century American Mission Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Pine

Fine French 1930s Mahogany Dining/Writing Table (8 matching chairs available)
Fine French 1930s Mahogany Dining/Writing Table (8 matching chairs available)

Fine French 1930s Mahogany Dining/Writing Table (8 matching chairs available)

$11,500

Fine French 1930s Mahogany Dining/Writing Table (8 matching chairs available)

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine French Art Deco rectangular mahogany table raised on two sculptural pedestals, accented with bronze lower moldings. Eight matching chairs available separately (not included i...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Billy Baldwin for Bielecky Brothers Rattan Cane Writing Desk
Billy Baldwin for Bielecky Brothers Rattan Cane Writing Desk

Billy Baldwin for Bielecky Brothers Rattan Cane Writing Desk

$7,800

Billy Baldwin for Bielecky Brothers Rattan Cane Writing Desk

By Billy Baldwin, Bielecky Brothers

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A labeled and signed Organic Modern-style rattan cane wrapped writing table desk designed by Billy Baldwin for Bielecky Brothers, New York, NY. The refined two-drawer desk features a...

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20th Century American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Elegant Swedish Gustavian Desk with Fluted Decor and a Large Drawer, Circa 1790
Elegant Swedish Gustavian Desk with Fluted Decor and a Large Drawer, Circa 1790

Elegant Swedish Gustavian Desk with Fluted Decor and a Large Drawer, Circa 1790

$4,679

Elegant Swedish Gustavian Desk with Fluted Decor and a Large Drawer, Circa 1790

Located in Kramfors, SE

Swedish desk from the gustavian period around 1790. The desk is made by hand with a unique frame in solid pine. Original fluted decor around the whole apron and straight tapered legs...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

19th Spanish Walnut Desk or Console Table with Two Drawers & Solomonic Legs
19th Spanish Walnut Desk or Console Table with Two Drawers & Solomonic Legs

19th Spanish Walnut Desk or Console Table with Two Drawers & Solomonic Legs

$6,495

19th Spanish Walnut Desk or Console Table with Two Drawers & Solomonic Legs

Located in Miami, FL

19th Spanish walnut desk or console table with two drawers and solomonic turning legs and solomonic stretcher. Really beautiful grain and top. Completely restored. Height to the f...

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1890s Spanish Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik 'Boomerang' Desk in Teak
Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik 'Boomerang' Desk in Teak

Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik 'Boomerang' Desk in Teak

$6,450

Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik 'Boomerang' Desk in Teak

By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Hedensted Møbelfabrik

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik, desk model 'Boomerang', teak, brass, Denmark, 1960s. Beautifully formed teak writing desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and produced...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Desk in Solid Walnut Restored
19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Desk in Solid Walnut Restored

19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Desk in Solid Walnut Restored

$2,985Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Desk in Solid Walnut Restored

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We present this elegant Italian solid walnut desk dating back to the mid-19th century, during the Louis-Philippe period. Featuring simple lines and a lack of excessive ornamentation...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Walnut Desk
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Walnut Desk

John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Walnut Desk

$2,250

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

Mid-Century Rosewood Floating Top Executive Desk by Fristho
Mid-Century Rosewood Floating Top Executive Desk by Fristho

Mid-Century Rosewood Floating Top Executive Desk by Fristho

$2,950

Mid-Century Rosewood Floating Top Executive Desk by Fristho

By Kho Liang Ie, Fristho

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Executive desk by Fristho features a commanding floating rosewood top suspended 2.5 inches above dual cabinet bases. White lacquered supports create dramatic visual separation betwee...

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

Materials

Leather, Rosewood, Lacquer

Pietro Lingeri Rationalist 1930s Writing Desk in Briar Root Veneer
Pietro Lingeri Rationalist 1930s Writing Desk in Briar Root Veneer

Pietro Lingeri Rationalist 1930s Writing Desk in Briar Root Veneer

$14,400

Pietro Lingeri Rationalist 1930s Writing Desk in Briar Root Veneer

By Pietro Lingeri

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pietro Lingeri, writing desk, briar root veneer, glass, brass, metal, Italy, 1930s A beautiful example of Italian Rationalism, this desk is designed by architect Pietro Lingeri and ...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Teak Desk with Floating Top attr to WeBe
Mid-Century Teak Desk with Floating Top attr to WeBe

Mid-Century Teak Desk with Floating Top attr to WeBe

$2,450

Mid-Century Teak Desk with Floating Top attr to WeBe

By WéBé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-century teak executive desk with floating top. Beautiful full tea desk with dark wood edge accents and double stacked drawers with carved handles. A large top with curved edges o...

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

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Teak

Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-TAT-08-B
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-TAT-08-B

Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-TAT-08-B

$201,403

Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-TAT-08-B

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Hasselt, VLI

Teak Library Table circa 1955–56 by Pierre Jeanneret - model PJ-TAT-08-B This model was produced in several variants and dimensions for Chandigarh’s public institutions. The detacha...

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

Materials

Teak

Unique Italian Duo Desk in Walnut with Marquetry
Unique Italian Duo Desk in Walnut with Marquetry

Unique Italian Duo Desk in Walnut with Marquetry

$12,700

Unique Italian Duo Desk in Walnut with Marquetry

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Double desk, walnut, Italy, 1950s This custom-made desk, designed for two people, combines functionality with elegant craftsmanship. The L-shaped tabletop allows simultaneous use by...

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

Materials

Walnut

Antique 5ft 6" Victorian 6 Drawer Partners Writing Library TableDesk 19thCentury
Antique 5ft 6" Victorian 6 Drawer Partners Writing Library TableDesk 19thCentury

Antique 5ft 6" Victorian 6 Drawer Partners Writing Library TableDesk 19thCentury

$4,108

Antique 5ft 6" Victorian 6 Drawer Partners Writing Library TableDesk 19thCentury

Located in London, GB

This gorgeous antique Victorian partners library table is crafted from beautiful flame mahogany and dates from Circa 1860. It features a striking inset green leather writing surface...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique English Country Farm Dining Breakfast Table Farmhouse 75" Wide Oak 19thC
Antique English Country Farm Dining Breakfast Table Farmhouse 75" Wide Oak 19thC

Antique English Country Farm Dining Breakfast Table Farmhouse 75" Wide Oak 19thC

$3,700

Antique English Country Farm Dining Breakfast Table Farmhouse 75" Wide Oak 19thC

Located in Tyler, TX

CHARMING Antique English Country Farmhouse Oak Breakfast Dining Table ~~75" Wide~~Late 19th C. This table has "the look"~~one of our most often requested items~~Versatile size~~turn...

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Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers

$2,200

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers

By Olivetti, Studio BBPR

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, h...

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

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Steel

French Art Nouveau Mahogany & Leather Partners Desk
French Art Nouveau Mahogany & Leather Partners Desk

French Art Nouveau Mahogany & Leather Partners Desk

$5,500

French Art Nouveau Mahogany & Leather Partners Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Essentially two people would comfortably use this remarkable French 19th century mahogany partner’s desk, that is they are willing to share such a magnificent design. A wonderful anc...

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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Freestanding Desk in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1950s
Freestanding Desk in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1950s

Freestanding Desk in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1950s

$2,800

Freestanding Desk in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1950s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

An elegant freestanding writing desk designed by Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf in the 1950s. Crafted in rich oak, the piece showcases a tactile warmth through its finely grained s...

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

Materials

Brass

1930s Art Deco Monumental Executive Desk in Walnut Burl
1930s Art Deco Monumental Executive Desk in Walnut Burl

1930s Art Deco Monumental Executive Desk in Walnut Burl

$25,400

1930s Art Deco Monumental Executive Desk in Walnut Burl

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Free-standing executive writing desk, walnut burl, Europe, 1930s European Art Deco at its finest. This freestanding executive desk shows a truthful expression of material integrity...

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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Burl

Wim Rietveld & Friso Kramer 'Reply' Drafting Table for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1958
Wim Rietveld & Friso Kramer 'Reply' Drafting Table for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1958

Wim Rietveld & Friso Kramer 'Reply' Drafting Table for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1958

$1,450

Wim Rietveld & Friso Kramer 'Reply' Drafting Table for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1958

By Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The 'Reply' drafting table features a wood laminate top mounted on a Gray powder-coated metal frame base. Adjustment knobs at two points along the frame control the angle of the top,...

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1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Six Dots Design Unique desk
Six Dots Design Unique desk

Six Dots Design Unique desk

$19,858

Six Dots Design Unique desk

Located in London, GB

Joseph Ellwood is a British artist and designer working under the studio name: Six Dots Design. Joseph has been named one of 10 'Future Icons' in design by Wallpaper* magazine, colla...

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2010s British Futurist Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

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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