Rare Desk, Pauli Blomstedt, J.Merivaara Oy, 1930s
By Pauli Blomstedt, J.Merivaara
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare desk, designed by Pauli Blomstedt, manufactured by J.Merivaara Oy, 1930s. Black painted wood frame, chromed legs and corners of the table top, green table top. Shelfs are adjust...
Chrome
1930s French Art Deco Desk in Black Lacquer with Nickeled Metal Applications
Located in Ulm, DE
Desk Piano lacquer, black high gloss Metal applications, freshly nickel-plated Non-functional drawers on the back Original Art Deco, France 1930s Dimensions: Width: 130 cm Height: ...
Metal
Rare Swedish Wooden Pine Desk by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and most likely unique Swedish mid century modern wooden desk model "Värmdö" in solid stained pine with five sliding drawers at the front and adjustable shelves on the op...
Pine
Italian Mahogany Table Desk by Gio Ponti, Mid-Century Modern, 1930s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Queens, NY
Italian 1930s mahogany table desk with geometric form legs with brass sabot feet and a single drawer with a stretcher (GIO PONTI - for the University of Prada)
Brass
$4,120Sale Price|20% Off
Demi-Lune Art Deco Desk in Black High Gloss Lacquered Wood, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
This refined demi-lune desk combines timeless Art Deco elegance with a compact, versatile footprint. Its distinctive half-round silhouette softens the geometry of the piece, giving i...
Beech
Large Art Deco desk in black-washed oak, 1930s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large French Art Deco desk from the 1930s. Solid oak frame with black-stained veneer (with brown undertones) and a white cerused finish. It features two central drawers and two hinge...
Oak
Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early Bauhaus "B21" desk / side table in black stained wood with chromed tubular steel base by Marcel Breuer produced by Thonet in Germany, 1930s. In good original cond...
Steel
Rare Executive Tubular Steel Desk by Mücke-Melder, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Wien, AT
Rare Executive Tubular Steel Desk by Mücke-Melder, 1930s An exceptional and rare example of early Czech Modernism, this substantial executive desk was crafted in the 1930s by Mücke-M...
Steel, Chrome
Set of Desk and Stool in Oak with Green Blue Patina, Spain 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Industrial Desk and Stool, Oak, Spain, 1930s A lovely set composed by an industrial desk with Art Deco accents patinated in Jade green-blue color with the top in oakwood. The small s...
Oak, Pine, Wood
French Art Deco Black Lacquered Executive Table Desk, 1930s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This elegant French desk, made in the 1930s, is a remarkable example of the Art Deco style, distinguished by its refined proportions, architectural composition, and exceptional craft...
Brass
French Art Deco Pedestal Desk, Oak with Brass Hardware, 1930s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
French Art Deco Pedestal Desk, Oak with Brass Hardware, 1930s. This oak desk is built with two curved pedestal cabinets flanking a central kneehole and a single frieze drawer. The r...
Brass
French Art Deco Desk, 1930S–40S, Attributed To Étienne Kohlmann
By Etienne Kohlmann
Located in London, GB
A striking example of early 20th‑century French design, this stylish writing desk is attributed to the celebrated French designer Étienne Kohlmann. Working from the 1920s into the po...
Brass
Art Deco kidney-shaped desk, made of black lacquered wood. 1930s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco kidney-shaped desk, made of black lacquered wood with a white leather top. The front features an open section with 3 shelves and a cabinet on the right. Made in France in t...
Leather, Wood
Art Deco, Sculptural Expressive Desk in Walnut, By a French Cabinetmaker, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Impressive European Art Deco executive desk from the 1930s, crafted in walnut with beautifully figured burled walnut fronts. The desk features a substantial rectangular top with sof...
Brass
$6,086Sale Price|20% Off
Executive desk in Macassar ebony by Pander & zn, Netherlands 1930s
By Paul Bromberg, H.Pander & Zonen
Located in ECHT, NL
High quality custom made executive desk. Made from solid Macassar ebony and Macassar ebony veneer. The front has two glass sliding doors with a thick glass shelf. It has one door on ...
Wood, Ebony, Macassar
Bruno Weil B282 Tubular Steel Desk Designed for Thonet-Frères Paris, Early 1930s
By Bruno Weil
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed by Bruno Weil, also known under his artistic pseudonym “Bewe”, this B282 desk was created for the Thonet-Frères Paris programme in the early 1930s and represents a lesser-kn...
Steel
Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Desk with Drawers in Metal Glass and Wood 1930s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Mid-century desk with structure in chromed tubular metal, wooden drawers, and ground glass tabletop, designed by Osvaldo Borsani; Italian manufacturer from the 1930s. This desk prese...
Metal
1930s Restored French Art Deco Mahogany and Chrome Executive Desk w/ Bookshelves
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This fully restored French Art Deco large desk features stunning Rosewood complemented by sleek tubular chrome handles. It boasts front shelves, two pull-out center drawers, three si...
Chrome
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 ...
Cast Iron
$1,183Sale Price|20% Off
1930s Colonial Revival Style Turned and Veneered Occasional Bookshelf Table
Located in Lomita, CA
This is the most charming table, from the lower shelf for books, to the veneered wood and the serpentine details. This is an example of American furniture in its unusual forms that a...
Wood
French Louis XV Style Walnut Table with Bronze Mounts, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Louis XV-style table with bronze mounts, the 1930s This elegant Louis XV-style table or writing desk is made of walnut with a veneered walnut parquetry design and elegant bron...
Bronze
Restored Bauhaus Small Dissociative Table, by Mücke-Melder, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Dissociative: 95 cm / 37.4″ It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process. The chrome p...
Steel, Chrome
English Country Oak Chest of Drawers with Raised Back and Small Drawers, 1930s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Charming chest of drawers crafted in oak, featuring a practical and elegant layout with two small upper drawers set into a raised back shelf, above multiple graduated drawers below. ...
Oak
Art Deco Design Writing Desk, France 1930's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Art Deco Design Writing Desk. Made in France, 1920's / 30's period. Minimalist in design and shape. Beautifully made small writing desk with one drawer. This comes in very go...
Wood
Charming desk writing set, inkwell, dogs terrier, carved, 1930s Art Deco Germany
Located in Wien, AT
Wonderful desk writing set with terrier dogs, from the 1930s, Art Deco, Germany.
Porcelain, Terracotta, Wood, Beech
Art Deco English Compact Walnut Writing Desk, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this lovely and totally original walnut desk dating from the 1930s. Compact in size this little desk is perfect if the space available is limited and of con...
Walnut
German Designer, Complete Writing Set, 1930s/40s
Located in København, Copenhagen
German designer, complete writing set with inkwell, letter holder, wax seal and a letter knife. Approx. 1930/40s. In excellent condition. Letter knife with small chip. A glass in...
Marble
1930s Art Deco Italy in the Manner Pagano Attributed Writing Desk
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Biella, IT
Walnut veneer desk Art Deco rationalism years '30 Italy design in the manner of Pagano(attributed) veener is usured in only the back low zone invisible of the meuble and also little ...
Wood
Italian Art Deco Curved Writing Desk, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
A fine Italian 1930's curved writing desk. The elegant waterfall design highlights the beauty of the macassar ebony wood and striking black glass inset top.
Brass
Early Baker Furniture Regency Rosewood Writing Desk or Console Table, 1930s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Regency style petite writing desk, sofa table, or entry console table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1930s Rosewood, with hand-painted details, brass hardware, and brass...
Brass
Restored Bauhaus Oak Writing Desk, Hynek Gottwald, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Oak Writing Desk by Hynek Gottwald. Period: 1930-1939 Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Material: Oak, Chrome-Plated Steel Leg space: Height: 74,5 cm (29.3 in) Width...
Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Oak Writing Desk, Robert Slezak, Chrome, Steel, Czechia, 1930s
By Robert Slezák, André Lurcat
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Oak Writing Desk. Maker: Robert Slezak Designer: André Lurcat This desk was designed by French modernist architect André Lurcat Catalog model: PS 8 Material: Oak, C...
Steel, Chrome
English Chippendale Style Painted Goddard Chest Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique circa 1930s Goddard chest / writing desk featuring a drop front door that opens to multiple cubbies, three drawers and paw / claw feet.
Hardwood, Paint
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.
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