$466Sale Price|50% Off
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Lady’s Desk or Vanity in Mahogany, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Up Závody
Located in Zohor, SK
table is elegant combination of lighter birch wood on the sides and mahogany wood on top and faces of
Birch, Mahogany
1970s Desk
Located in Mexico City, DF
1970s desk
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 45.28 in D 23.63 in
1970s Brown Writing Desk Danish Design Midcentury Original
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Beautiful desk from the 1960s-1970s, Danish design, Minimalist form, finished with mahogany veneer
Metal
70's "Partners Desk"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970's mahagony "partners desk" with 4 drawers and a glass top, possible to use from both sides
Glass, Mahogany
Executive Desk, Corner Desk in Mahogany, Germany, 1970's
By Arne Vodder, Johannes Andersen
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Beautifully designed writing desk in teak. With a very distinct design this desks every wood surface has been given specific angles such as the tabletop, the unit with drawers as wel...
Metal
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H 28.75 in W 66.93 in D 30.71 in
1970´s Large Aluminium- Mahogany Desk by Claude Gaillard for Ligne Roset, France
By Claude Gaillard, Ligne Roset
Located in Girona, Girona
Large flat desk with brushed aluminium frame and French polished mahogany, a compartmentalized
Aluminum
Campaign Style Mahogany Desk on Sawhorse Legs Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
A mahogany campaign desk of three drawers, ca. 1970s, with brass bound corners and flush mount
Brass
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H 30.25 in W 52.75 in L 30.25 in
Campaign Style Mahogany Writing Desk with Brass Hardware, Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
A campaign style writing desk in mahogany with brass hardware, circa 1970s.
Brass
1970s Italian Mahogany Writing Table by Saporiti
By Saporiti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant 1970s Italian writing table or desk by Saporiti with demon table solid Mahogany legs (with
Mahogany
English Mahogany Desk Queen Anne Style, 1970s
Located in Oirlo, LI
four drawers with the original brass inset handles and a solid mahogany lined clean interior. One
Mahogany
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H 29.53 in W 49.22 in D 27.56 in
French Louis XVI Neoclassical Desk Mahogany Colored Marquetry, 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Mathieu-Guillaume Cramer
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful and unique bureau plat French writing desk was made in solid mahogany wood covered
Mahogany
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H 42 in W 43 in D 18 in
1970s Handcrafted Modernist Mahogany Folding Desk/Foyer Table Watts & Powell
By T. Powell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning 1970s handcrafted modernist mahogany folding desk/foyer table designed and made by Simom
Cherry, Mahogany
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H 29.73 in W 51.19 in D 28.35 in
Mid Century Brutalist Desk in Bog Oak and Mahogany, around 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
This mid century brutalist desk in bog oak veneer and mahogany was made in 1972 for a house in
Mahogany, Bog Wood
Terrazzo Marble dining table by Jan Vlug, Belgium, 1970s
By Jan Vlug
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jan Vlug / Jules Wabbes, terrazzo table, Belgium, 1970s. Mid-Century Modern piece in chic
Marble
Desk Lacquered by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, 1970s, France
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
drawers in mahogany wood. Top in purple leather. Rare in this original color. Guy Lefevre is the best
Nickel, Brass
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H 29.14 in W 79.14 in D 35.44 in
Modern Dining Table in Camel Terrazzo Marble by Jan Vlug, Belgium, 1970s
By Jan Vlug
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dining table, in terrazzo marble and mahogany by Jan Vlug / Jules Wabbes, Belgium, 1970s. Mid
Marble
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H 28.75 in W 86.62 in D 43.31 in
Midcentury Modernist “JH 810” desk by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Amazing, oversized “JH 810” desk by Hans J. Wegner, made from mahogany with steel legs and handle
Steel
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H 30 in W 72 in D 36 in
1970s English Mahogany Campaign Style Leather Top Executive Desk by Sligh
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful English style campaign desk by Sligh Furniture. It is a mahogany with tooled
Brass
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H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Hans Von Klier For Skipper Executive Desk And Credenza, Italy, 1970s
By Hans Von Klier, Skipper
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Impressive executive desk and matching credenza designed by Hans von Klier in the 1970s. A striking
Chrome
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H 35.83 in W 48.04 in D 24.41 in
French Design from the 1970s Mahogany Desk and Its Matching Chair
By Meubles Gautier
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Mahogany desk and matching chair, "Jimmy" set, Made in France in the 1970s by Gautier editions
Metal
An Italian 1970s Fliptop Mahogany and Steel Games Table
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1970s Mahogany and Steel Games Table with Fliptop to Double up as a Cards Table or Desk
Elegant French 1970's executive desk
Located in Summerland, CA
A large desk with beautiful proportions, with leather underhand
Stainless Steel
1970's Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extraordinary mid-century modern writing table is hand-crafted out of mahogany wood and is in
Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer, Paint
Mid century Vintage rosewood writing desk, Soviet Union, 1970´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This mid century table was made in the former Soviet Union in the 1970´s as a part of a mahagony
Wood, Mahogany
$717Sale Price / item|52% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and vintage tobacco aniline leather. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Moder...
Oak
$1,999 / item
H 60 in Dm 24.8 in
Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Brass and Rattan Floor Lamp with Canvas Shade for GUBI
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Brass and Rattan Floor Lamp with Canvas Shade for GUBI Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935 and characterized by its elegant, airy lampshade balance...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
Rainer Daumiller Extendable Dining Table in Pine
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller, extendable dining table, pine, Denmark, 1970s. Robust dining table in solid pine, designed by Rainer Daumiller. A functional design that features a rounded tableto...
Pine
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
$5,480
H 31.5 in W 41.34 in D 23.63 in
Mid Century Italian Rattan and Bamboo Desk / Vanity Table Vivai del Sud C.1970
By Vivai del Sud
Located in London, GB
A Vivai del Sud pedestal table Rome, Italy, C.1970. Constructed in in rattan, bamboo and cane. Ideal as a small desk or vanity. The Knee hole width measures 39cm. In excellent condi...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
$2,450
H 30 in W 78.75 in D 39.375 in
Mid-Century Executive Desk by Friso Kramer & Coen de Vries, 1950s
By Coen de Vries, EEKA, Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of Dutch mid-century modern design, this executive desk was designed by Friso Kramer and Coen de Vries for EEKA (Eindhovense Eisen- en Kantoorartikelenfabriek) in ...
Steel
$3,990 / item
H 33 in W 89 in D 39 in
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
Linen, Wood, Down
$2,975
H 29 in W 48 in D 24 in
Welcome to Mid-Century NoHo Mid Century Maple Desk by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Welcome to Mid-Century NoHo [Mid Century Maple Desk by Paul McCobb for Winchendon] Mid-century maple desk designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. This beautiful desk is made of map...
Maple
Vintage Italian Multi Beveled Mirror
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Italian Multi Beveled Mirror. This glamorous Italian Hollywood Regency mirror set in a patinated brass frame has a beautifully multi beveled perimeter surrounding a central m...
Mirror
French Art Deco Writing Table with Two Side Drawers
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Hanover, MA
French Art Deco writing table or desk with two side drawers, maple parquet top, rounded (subtly octagonal) oak legs with elegant feet, in clear gloss finish. In the style of Andre Do...
Maple, Oak
1940 Style Mirror Dressing Table with 6 Drawers
Located in Marseille, FR
1940 Style mirror dressing table 6 height drawers (mirror) 161 cm. Total width 111 cm and depth of 88 cm. note that a handful is missing. Additional information: Style: 40s 60s ...
Glass
Danish Teak Headboard
Located in Highland, IN
This strikingly simple and elegant headboard of solid old-growth teak shows the influence of Shaker design on mid-century Danish designers. Likely crafted by S. Winters Møbelsnedkeri...
Teak
Selection of Wood Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of stools or ottomans. They are priced at $750 each. Clockwise from the top left, they are: 1) Wood and leather strapped stool, probably Mexican, circa 1950s. It measures...
Metal
$14,359
H 33.08 in W 57.88 in D 25.6 in
The chaise longue by Robsjohn-Gibbings crafted by the renowned Widdicomb Edition
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The chaise longue by Robsjohn-Gibbings, crafted by the renowned Widdicomb Edition, embodies the essence of 1950s vintage design. This elegant and timeless piece is more than just sea...
Brass
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Lounge Chair in Original Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen, lounge chair model U-56 'Elizabeth', oak, red leather, Denmark, designed in 1956 This elegant armchair is designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1956. These are Kofod-Larse...
Leather, Oak
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.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
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Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
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The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.