1970S Mahogany Desks
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Metal
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Birch, Mahogany
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Brass
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Mahogany
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Metal, Brass
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Metal, Brass
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Brass
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Metal
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Chrome
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Marble
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Stainless Steel
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Steel
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Chrome
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Chrome
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
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Teak
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Oak, Plywood
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Bouclé
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Textile, Wood
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Wood
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Leather, Walnut
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Hardwood, Oak
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Birch
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Fabric, Hardwood
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Silk
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Fabric, Wood
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Mohair, Velvet, Oak
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Oak, Ceramic
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Bronze
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Leather, Wood
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Mahogany
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Metal
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Mahogany
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Steel
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Metal
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Glass, Mahogany
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Aluminum
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Aluminum
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Brass
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Mahogany
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Mahogany
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Mahogany
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Cherry, Mahogany
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Mahogany, Bog Wood
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Chrome
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Metal
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Mahogany
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Steel
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Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
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Wood
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Marble
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Leather, Mahogany
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Brass
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Brass
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Brass, Nickel
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Marble
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Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables
Marble, Steel
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Brass, Nickel
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Mahogany
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Mahogany
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Chrome
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Brass
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Brass
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Chrome
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Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Desks
Marble, Metal
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Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables
Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables
Vintage 1970s French Desks and Writing Tables
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Goatskin
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Chrome, Iron
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Brass
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Brass
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Fruitwood
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Teak
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Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer, Paint
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Wood, Mahogany
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Brass
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Mahogany, Leather
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Mahogany
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Brass
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Steel
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Finding the Right Desks and Writing Tables for You
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.
- What is 1970s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
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