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Architects Drawing Board By Kuhlmann Circa 1950s
Architects Drawing Board By Kuhlmann Circa 1950s

Architects Drawing Board By Kuhlmann Circa 1950s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Architects Drawing Board By Kuhlmann Circa 1950s - Articulated cast iron base - Height adjustable and pivotable  - Pine board - The rear side of the board is covered in a collection...

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1950s German Industrial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Cast Iron

German Industrial Architects Drawing Table by HUHAG Circa 1920s
German Industrial Architects Drawing Table by HUHAG Circa 1920s

German Industrial Architects Drawing Table by HUHAG Circa 1920s

Located in Gloucester, GB

German Industrial Architects Drawing Table by HUHAG Circa 1920s - Cast iron frame - Adjustable pine drawing board - Working mechanical height and tilt adjustment system - Integrate...

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1920s German Industrial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Cast Iron

Unique Italian Mid-Century Art Deco Walnut Burl Wood Writing Desk Table
Unique Italian Mid-Century Art Deco Walnut Burl Wood Writing Desk Table

Unique Italian Mid-Century Art Deco Walnut Burl Wood Writing Desk Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Unique and beautiful Italian desk writing table, in beautiful veneer burl wood forming great decors from different veins, with the 2 leveled top and drawers standing on the four eleg...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950s Sculptural Writing Desk in Mahogany
Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950s Sculptural Writing Desk in Mahogany

Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950s Sculptural Writing Desk in Mahogany

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Writing desk, mahogany, glass, Italy, 1950s This exceptional Italian desk from the 1950s embodies the sophistication and expressive freedom that defined the finest mid-century desig...

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

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Glass, Mahogany

Domino 1-Drawer Canaletto Walnut Writing Desk
Domino 1-Drawer Canaletto Walnut Writing Desk

Domino 1-Drawer Canaletto Walnut Writing Desk

By Modesign

Located in Milan, IT

A design exuding sleekness and warmth, this precious Canaletto walnut writing desk is a cabinetmaking gem. The lightweight construction speaks to its modern spirit, while the natural...

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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Cees Braakman Rosewood Executive Desk for Pastoe, 1950s
Cees Braakman Rosewood Executive Desk for Pastoe, 1950s

Cees Braakman Rosewood Executive Desk for Pastoe, 1950s

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Braakman's executive desk for Pastoe features a floating rosewood-veneered top with a black-stained accent beneath, creating a pronounced shadow gap that lifts the surface visually f...

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

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Chrome

Antique Late Victorian Petite Oak Slant Top Secretary Ladies Writing Desk 26"
Antique Late Victorian Petite Oak Slant Top Secretary Ladies Writing Desk 26"

Antique Late Victorian Petite Oak Slant Top Secretary Ladies Writing Desk 26"

Located in Dayton, OH

This antique oak slant-front bureau desk opens to reveal a clean and organized interior workspace featuring a built-in wooden mail sorter gallery with five open cubbies and a central...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Mid-19th Century Gustavian Writing Desk
Mid-19th Century Gustavian Writing Desk

Mid-19th Century Gustavian Writing Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

An elegant mid-19th century Gustavian writing desk featuring refined Scandinavian lines and a beautifully weathered painted finish. The desk is raised on slender tapered legs and des...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1960s Willy van der Meeren & Eric Lemesre Teal Tubax Desk
1960s Willy van der Meeren & Eric Lemesre Teal Tubax Desk

1960s Willy van der Meeren & Eric Lemesre Teal Tubax Desk

By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Desk by Willy van der Meeren and Eric Lemesre for Tubax, Belgium, circa 1960s. The frame is solid tubular metal finished in teal blue, with a crossed diagonal leg structure on each s...

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

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Metal

Cees Braakman for Pastoe Teak Floating-Top Desk with Hairpin Legs
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Teak Floating-Top Desk with Hairpin Legs

Cees Braakman for Pastoe Teak Floating-Top Desk with Hairpin Legs

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cees Braakman desk produced by Pastoe, featuring a floating teak-veneered top measuring 40 inches wide by 24 inches deep. The cantilevered top extends over a side cabinet with three ...

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

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Metal

Architects Drawing Board By Othello Circa 1930s
Architects Drawing Board By Othello Circa 1930s

Architects Drawing Board By Othello Circa 1930s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Architects Drawing Board By Othello Circa 1930s - Articulated cast iron base - Height adjustable and pivotable - Pine board - Made by Hermann Schäufele, Stuttgart - German ~ 1930s ...

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1930s German Industrial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Cast Iron

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

1930s Italian Art Deco Monumental Executive Desk in Walnut Burl

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Free-standing writing desk, walnut burl, Italy, 1930s Italian Art Deco at its finest. This freestanding executive desk pairs a refined geometric composition with a striking use of ...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Burl

Authentic Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TAT-08-B Library Table With Reading Light, 1960s
Authentic Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TAT-08-B Library Table With Reading Light, 1960s

Authentic Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TAT-08-B Library Table With Reading Light, 1960s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A rare and highly distinctive Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TAT-08-B library table, dating to circa 1963–64 and originating from Chandigarh, India. Designed as a large communal reading table, ...

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

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Teak

Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Art Deco Desk in Cerused Oak
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Art Deco Desk in Cerused Oak

Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Art Deco Desk in Cerused Oak

By Vittorio Valabrega

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Studio, executive desk, oak, cerused oak, brass, Italy, 1930s This stunning desk, designed by Ernesto Valabrega in Italy in the 1930s, carri...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Large Bespoke Study Desk with Linoleum Top and Drawer, Customizable
Large Bespoke Study Desk with Linoleum Top and Drawer, Customizable

Large Bespoke Study Desk with Linoleum Top and Drawer, Customizable

By &New

Located in Leicester, GB

This large beetroot color study desk is made with a powder coated steel frame and a beautiful natural linoleum top made out of linseed oil. This modern minimal desk has two steel dra...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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

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

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Brass

Louis Majorelle Style Art Deco Burled Walnut Executive Desk  Circa 1930s
Louis Majorelle Style Art Deco Burled Walnut Executive Desk  Circa 1930s

Louis Majorelle Style Art Deco Burled Walnut Executive Desk Circa 1930s

By Louis Majorelle

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique French Art Deco or Art Nouveau double pedestal executive writing desk In the manner of Louis Majorelle France, Circa 1930s Book-matched burled walnut, with ...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique 4ft Victorian Partners Writing Table Desk 19th Century
Antique 4ft Victorian Partners Writing Table Desk 19th Century

Antique 4ft Victorian Partners Writing Table Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A superb antique Victorian Partners flame mahogany writing table, circa 1860. The rectangular top features a moulded edge with a striking inset gold-tooled green leather writing sur...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique 19th C. English Regency Maple & Oak Tooled Leather Top Partner's Desk
Antique 19th C. English Regency Maple & Oak Tooled Leather Top Partner's Desk

Antique 19th C. English Regency Maple & Oak Tooled Leather Top Partner's Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

This exceptional antique English Regency style dual-sided partner's desk showcases premium 19th-century cabinetmaking craftsmanship constructed from a high-quality combination of sol...

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Maple, Oak

Antique 6ft 6 Drawer Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th C 183x104cm
Antique 6ft 6 Drawer Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th C 183x104cm

Antique 6ft 6 Drawer Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th C 183x104cm

Located in London, GB

This elegant large Victorian antique partners library table was crafted from beautiful flame mahogany by W. Priest of Blackfriars, London and dates from Circa 1860. It features a st...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian American Oak S Curve Tambour Roll Top Executive Office Desk
Antique Victorian American Oak S Curve Tambour Roll Top Executive Office Desk

Antique Victorian American Oak S Curve Tambour Roll Top Executive Office Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

A stunning Late Victorian-era roll-top desk crafted from solid oak. This commanding piece showcases exceptional craftsmanship, featuring beautiful paneled oak siding that highlights ...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

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

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

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

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Leather, Oak

Antique 18th C Baroque Burl Wood Tabernacle Writing Cabinet
Antique 18th C Baroque Burl Wood Tabernacle Writing Cabinet

Antique 18th C Baroque Burl Wood Tabernacle Writing Cabinet

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique 18th C Baroque Burl Wood Tabernacle Writing Cabinet.

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Mid-18th Century Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Burl

Architects Drawing Board By Othello Circa 1930s
Architects Drawing Board By Othello Circa 1930s

Architects Drawing Board By Othello Circa 1930s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Architects Drawing Board By Othello Circa 1930s - Articulated cast iron base - Working mechanical height and tilt adjustment system - Pine drawing board - Integrated wooden storage ...

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1930s German Industrial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Cast Iron

Italian Vintage Marzio Cecchi “Diapason” Desk In Brushed Stainless Steel
Italian Vintage Marzio Cecchi “Diapason” Desk In Brushed Stainless Steel

Italian Vintage Marzio Cecchi “Diapason” Desk In Brushed Stainless Steel

By Marzio Cecchi

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage italian desk designed by Marzio Cecchi in 1986's and manufactured by Studio Most. This stainless steel desk ir created in curved form with all arround covered with thick stai...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

French Louis XVI Style Painted Cherrywood Writing Desk, circa 1920
French Louis XVI Style Painted Cherrywood Writing Desk, circa 1920

French Louis XVI Style Painted Cherrywood Writing Desk, circa 1920

Located in Austin, TX

A charming French Louis XVI style writing desk dating to circa 1920, crafted in cherrywood and finished in a softly painted, gently patinated surface. Its warm tan leather inset crea...

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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Carlton House Neoclassical Writing Desk
Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Carlton House Neoclassical Writing Desk

Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Carlton House Neoclassical Writing Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th Century Carlton House Writing Desk. Features a chinoiserie lacquered exterior with a bow shaped form featuring a sloped front, eleven drawers and compartments. The desk is...

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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood, Lacquer, Paint

19th Century Walnut Inlaid Partner’s Desk with Leather Writing Surface
19th Century Walnut Inlaid Partner’s Desk with Leather Writing Surface

19th Century Walnut Inlaid Partner’s Desk with Leather Writing Surface

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A beautifully crafted 19th-century walnut partner’s desk, showcasing refined craftsmanship and elegant proportions. This impressive freestanding desk is veneered in richly figured wa...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Modernist Bauhaus desk made of wood and chrome-plated steel, France, 1950s
Modernist Bauhaus desk made of wood and chrome-plated steel, France, 1950s

Modernist Bauhaus desk made of wood and chrome-plated steel, France, 1950s

Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna

Bauhaus-style executive desk with a veneered and solid wood top, featuring a frame consisting of a triple tubular base made of chrome-plated steel. The desk consists of a chrome-plat...

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1950s French Bauhaus Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Arts & Crafts Period Tiger Oak Library Desk
Arts & Crafts Period Tiger Oak Library Desk

Arts & Crafts Period Tiger Oak Library Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

This piece is an exceptional American Mission / Arts & Crafts period oak library desk, dating to circa 1900. Crafted in the distinctive manner of Stickley Brothers, the desk is f...

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

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Oak

Art Nouveau Marquetry Desk Table by Louis Majorelle, France 1900
Art Nouveau Marquetry Desk Table by Louis Majorelle, France 1900

Art Nouveau Marquetry Desk Table by Louis Majorelle, France 1900

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Vienna, AT

A French Art Nouveau desk table by Louis Majorelle, France, circa 1900-Signed, “L Majorelle.” Rare desk version with a drawer and the intricate twisted leg motive. The table top is ...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Fruitwood

1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Glass Writing Desk Table
1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Glass Writing Desk Table

1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Glass Writing Desk Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in wood with elegant refined side legs with decors, curved black glass top and highlighted by the two drawers. The u...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood

Italian Classic Walnut Marquetry Desk Writing Table
Italian Classic Walnut Marquetry Desk Writing Table

Italian Classic Walnut Marquetry Desk Writing Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Very elegant Italian desk writing table with amazing veneer wood marquetry decorations, central drawer with brautiful brass handle and nicely carved legs. This piece impresses with i...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

J. Svenstrup A.P. Møbler Teak Executive Desk with Sculpted Handles Danish 1960s
J. Svenstrup A.P. Møbler Teak Executive Desk with Sculpted Handles Danish 1960s

J. Svenstrup A.P. Møbler Teak Executive Desk with Sculpted Handles Danish 1960s

By Svenstrup Ap Mobler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This double pedestal executive desk features six drawers alongside a drop-down cabinet on the reverse side. Sculpted lip handles and tapered legs highlight its Scandinavian craftsman...

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

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Teak

French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Desk, Refinished
French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Desk, Refinished

French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Desk, Refinished

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A handsome French Empire desk made of mahogany that has been recently refinished to preserve the beautiful color and grain of the wood. The top surface is a gold-tooled leather in a ...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Chinese Golden Silk Painting Table with Sword Legs
Chinese Golden Silk Painting Table with Sword Legs

Chinese Golden Silk Painting Table with Sword Legs

Located in Chicago, IL

With simplicity of form and balanced proportions, this lovely Chinese center table recalls the austere beauty of Ming-dynasty furniture design. Following traditional joinery methods,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Reclaimed Wood

1960s Dutch Modernist Teak Writing Desk in the Coen de Vries Style
1960s Dutch Modernist Teak Writing Desk in the Coen de Vries Style

1960s Dutch Modernist Teak Writing Desk in the Coen de Vries Style

By Coen de Vries

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch Modernist writing desk or vanity from the 1960s, produced in the manner of Coen de Vries. White laminate top and single drawer front contrast cleanly against the warm teak body...

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

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Laminate, Teak

Antique French Petite Barley Twist Desk Carved Oak Renaissance Revival c.1890
Antique French Petite Barley Twist Desk Carved Oak Renaissance Revival c.1890

Antique French Petite Barley Twist Desk Carved Oak Renaissance Revival c.1890

Located in Tyler, TX

BEAUTIFUL Antique French Oak Louis XIII Style Renaissance Revival Writing Desk with Drawers and Barley Twist Legs and Stretcher ~~c. 1890s With so many people working from home, DES...

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1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

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

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

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Walnut

Walnut 'EOG' Executive Desk George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960
Walnut 'EOG' Executive Desk George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960

Walnut 'EOG' Executive Desk George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960

By George Nelson

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This expansive modernist architectural desk belongs to the famous 'Executive Office Group' (EOG) series. The structural design relies on a large rectangular top (167 cm) in carefully...

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

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Walnut

Antique 19th Century painted Writing / Dressing Table Desk
Antique 19th Century painted Writing / Dressing Table Desk

Antique 19th Century painted Writing / Dressing Table Desk

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique 19th Century painted Writing / Dressing Table Desk This quality antique 19th-century mahogany writing or dressing table displays attractive age, colour and patina. Full of ch...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antique Victorian Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This elegant Victorian antique partners writing 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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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Osvaldo Borsani, desk T96, 1956
Osvaldo Borsani, desk T96, 1956

Osvaldo Borsani, desk T96, 1956

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

Osvaldo Borsani’s boomerang-shaped desk is one of the most striking and is among the most beautiful desk designs of the postwar era. Unlike many similar models, this one does not h...

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

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Aluminum, Steel

Handcrafted 1960s Danish Oak Desk, Deep Patina, Sculptural Mid-Century design
Handcrafted 1960s Danish Oak Desk, Deep Patina, Sculptural Mid-Century design

Handcrafted 1960s Danish Oak Desk, Deep Patina, Sculptural Mid-Century design

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A cabinetmaker-built Danish small desk with the most stunning and deep patina. Its light brown tone carries a walnut-like glow. Horizontal carvings on the cabinet doors lend the piec...

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

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Brass

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

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

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Aluminum, Chrome

Antique Victorian Revival Walnut Spinet Writing Desk Secretary Library Table
Antique Victorian Revival Walnut Spinet Writing Desk Secretary Library Table

Antique Victorian Revival Walnut Spinet Writing Desk Secretary Library Table

Located in Dayton, OH

This antique early 20th century Victorian Revival spinet desk showcases the elegant craftsmanship and multi-functional engineering characteristic of late 19th-century American furnit...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann 'Jet' Corner Desk in Polyurethane
Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann 'Jet' Corner Desk in Polyurethane

Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann 'Jet' Corner Desk in Polyurethane

By Wilhelm Werndl

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann for Wilhelm Werndl, corner desk, model 'Jet', polyurethane, Germany, 1970/71 Ernest Hofmann, also known by his artist name 'Igl', recently gained an internation...

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1970s German Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plastic

Karl Springer-Style Organic Modern Grasscloth Waterfall Desk
Karl Springer-Style Organic Modern Grasscloth Waterfall Desk

Karl Springer-Style Organic Modern Grasscloth Waterfall Desk

By Karl Springer

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A stylish and iconic mid-century modern two-drawer waterfall form desk constructed out of oak and woven grasscloth in the manner and style of Karl Springer. The desk features a hand-...

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20th Century Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Grasscloth, Oak

Stylish Art Deco Modernist D End Two Sided Desk, English, circa 1930
Stylish Art Deco Modernist D End Two Sided Desk, English, circa 1930

Stylish Art Deco Modernist D End Two Sided Desk, English, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this lovely and totally original light to mid tone oak Art Deco desk dating to the 1930s with a modernist feel. Compact in size this desk is perfect if the ...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Dornach School Anthroposophical Desk in Birch, circa 1930
Dornach School Anthroposophical Desk in Birch, circa 1930

Dornach School Anthroposophical Desk in Birch, circa 1930

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dornach school desk, birch, Germany, 1930s This elegant desk reflects the spiritual-functional design principles rooted in the Dornach School tradition of the 1930s. Softly rounded edges, subtly arched base elements, and fluid, continuous surfaces replace conventional straight lines and symmetry, radiating a warm and dreamy presence. The proportions and curves of this design create a sense of calm and intention, not just serving as furniture but a supportive element in ones environment and life, resonating with the anthroposophical way of living. True to anthroposophical design principles, this piece avoids straight lines altogether, embracing asymmetry and mirroring the organic rhythms of nature. While the exact maker remains unconfirmed, the work bears a strong stylistic affinity to the designs of Siegfried Pütz (1907–1979), Felix Kayser (1892–1980), or Fritz Schuy (1891–1952), all prominent figures associated with the Dornach School. Dornach school or Dornach design is a comprehensive exploration of anthroposophical furniture...

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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

1920's English Art Nouveau Solid Oak Writing Table Bureaux
1920's English Art Nouveau Solid Oak Writing Table Bureaux

1920's English Art Nouveau Solid Oak Writing Table Bureaux

Located in Leicester, GB

Stunning English Art Nouveau oak cabinet with bureaux. Beautiful design with shapely leg details and beautiful cut work. Beautiful brass plate handles with a classic Art Nouveau patt...

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1910s British Art Nouveau Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Maison Soubrier French Art Deco Mahogany Desk
Maison Soubrier French Art Deco Mahogany Desk

Maison Soubrier French Art Deco Mahogany Desk

By Maison Soubrier, André Arbus

Located in Houston, TX

Elegant French Art Deco mahogany writing desk featuring three drawers fitted with square nickel-plated bronze pulls, slender tapering legs, and a subtly stepped top.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze, Nickel

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

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

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Walnut

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

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

Handcrafted English Oak 4 Drawer Desk by SUM Furniture
Handcrafted English Oak 4 Drawer Desk by SUM Furniture

Handcrafted English Oak 4 Drawer Desk by SUM Furniture

By SUM Furniture

Located in London, GB

Handcrafted in England by skilled artisans, this four drawer desk is a celebration of true cabinetmaking tradition. Every element is carefully shaped using time honoured techniques, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

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

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

The History of Desks & Writing Tables

Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.

Styles to Know

Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece

Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.