$1,374Sale Price / set|20% Off
Scandinavian Ergonomic Design Writing Desk and Stool, Stokke, 1980's
By Stokke
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Scandinavian ergonomic design writing desk with pivoting stool, made by Stokke, Norway 1980's.
Metal
Desk from Savoie, France, 1980s, Les Acrs, simple writing desk
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A simple and warm desk produced in Savoie, crafted in the workshop known for manufacturing furniture for Les Arcs project. Clean lines, solid construction, and a natural wood patina ...
Wood
Bamboo Writing Desk with Drawers, 1980s
Located in Roma, RM
BAMBOO WRITING DESK WITH DRAWERS 1980 Product details Dimensions: 90L x 80H x 61D cm.
Bamboo
Postmodern Memphis Design Writing Desk, Germany, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
This striking postmodern writing desk exemplifies the bold aesthetics of the Memphis design movement. The desk features an asymmetrical green laminated wood surface supported by a bl...
Metal
1980s English Root Wood Writing Desk with Door and Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s English root wood writing desk with door and drawers.
Mahogany
$2,359Sale Price / set|53% Off
Post modern Memphis style artistic writing desk and chair, Germany 1980s
By Memphis Group, Gaetano Pesce, Ettore Sottsass
Located in ECHT, NL
Unique artistic writing desk and chair. The frame is made from steel and wrought iron in different shapes and sizes.
Metal
1980s Curved Mahogany Century Desk
By Century Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite curved desk. The ultra rare desk exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibi...
Brass
$6,065Sale Price|20% Off
Postmodern 1980s Pine Wood writing Desk in the style of Guillerme & Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely fabulous, sculptural desk made of solid pine wood! Three storage drawers on the right side with white accents and button-like solid pine knobs. Next to the drawers, lies a...
Pine
Italian Ethnic style modern desk in wood, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Ethnic style modern desk in wood, 1980s Desk with a rectangular wooden top. Two drawers with metal handles are located on the front. A small brass hook is located on the back...
Wood
Gianfranco Frattini Sesamo desk for Bernini Italy, 1980s
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Skokie, IL
The form is both innovative and elegant: the desk functions seamlessly as an entrance accent, a refined workspace, or a secretary station, with a matching chair that tucks effortless...
Steel
Sculptural Curved Desk in Elm Produced by Seltz, France 1980s
By Ebenisterie Seltz et Fils 1
Located in Renens, CH
Curved adjustable desk by Seltz Ébénisterie, France, 1980s. Executed in solid French elm, a material that has become rare due to the impact of Dutch elm disease and is no longer comm...
Elm
1980s Style Black and White Desk
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting 1980s era writing desk. Black lacquer and white laminent tops by Carlton House Furniture.
Laminate, Wood, Lacquer
1980s Eppinger Post Modern Wood Chrome Pedestal Oval Desk
By Eppinger Furniture Inc.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and one of a kind, oval pedestal wood desk you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Chrome hardware. ...
Chrome
"Kroma" Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy, 1980s
By Driade, Antonia Astori
Located in Brussels, BE
"Kroma" desk by Antonia Astori For Driade, Italy, 1980s.
Metal
Vintage Brighton Pavilion Pagoda Desk and Chair, Burnt Bamboo, 1980s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Chinoiserie Burnt / Tortoise Bamboo Brighton Pavilion Pagoda style desk and accompanying pagoda style cane seat chair. This iconic set is a rare find in very good condition.
Bamboo, Grasscloth
Italian modern desk Direk by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, 1980s
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern desk Direk by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, 1980s Corner desk model Direk with L-shaped top in white painted wood. The corner features an adjustable tubular c...
Steel
Postmodern vintage Italian small lacquer dining table / desk by Cidue, 1980s
By Cidue
Located in Hastings, GB
Postmodern small dining table / desk by Cidue, Italy 1980s. Deep red lacquered top with sharp angled edges; triangular matt black legs . Condition is overall good- a very tiny ding ...
Metal
1980s Teal Laminated Over Wood Waterfall Desk Karl Springer Style
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and one of a kind, in the style of Karl Springer, Tiffany teal laminate over solid wood desk you could hope to find. Outstanding...
Brass
Bowed Front Solid Cherry Desk with Suspended Drawers Maine Studio 1980s
By Thomas Moser
Located in Camden, ME
Bow front cherry desk with two suspended drawers studio built in Portland Maine in the 1980s in the style of Thomas Moser. A hand pegged construction with different radius arcs for ...
Cherry
$2,037Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Glass Top, Bamboo and Wicker Italian Desk with Drawers, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury glass top, bamboo and wicker desk with drawers. This excellent piece was designed in Italy in the 1980s. This desk is unique for the materials used, bamboo and rattan, ...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Glass
$6,559Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Postmodern Marble Stone Executive Two Sided Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in Madison, WI
Incredible 1980s Postmodern Marble designer desk. Great for use as an executive desk or a two sided desk.
Marble
Executive Monumental Rosewood with Polished Steel Platner Insp. Desk with, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful midcentury desk with rosewood top. The wood is in excellent condition. The bases are made of steel and add a very modern look. Same era as: Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouve...
Steel
1980s Extendible Gilded Brass Office Desk in the Style of Rodolfo Dubarry
By Pino Rustico
Located in Marbella, ES
Handcrafted 1980s extendible mirror and gilded brass over a wooden frame office desk signed "Pino Rústico" in the style of Rodolfo Dubarry, a popular Argentinian furniture designer w...
Bronze
Steel Chromed and glass desk by Mirto Zocca for Tisettanta Halifax , 1980s
By Tisettanta, Mirto Zocca
Located in Padova, IT
Conditions: wear consistent with age and use. You are what you do. When it comes to Mirto Zocca (Zurich, 1959), the saying is perfect. He was not “born” a designer, but after finis...
Steel
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...
Wood, Paper
1980s Tubular Space Age Adjustable Desk or Drafting Table by Brieffe Italy
By Bieffeplast, Joe Colombo
Located in Bensalem, PA
Adjustable height drafting table with organization. Please look at pictures for overall detail feel free to reach out with any questions
Metal
A " Washington " Desk by Jean Michel Wilmotte France 1980s
By Jean-Michel Wilmotte
Located in HYÈRES, FR
An important desk by Jean Michel Wilmotte France 1985s Editor : Academy Radical and Industrial design. In good condition. Report : 2 or 3 very light chip on the glass top.
Metal
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Executive Desk, Italy, 1980s Maple Wood
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Sacile, PN
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, executive desk, bird’s-eye maple, Italy, 1980s. This postmodern pieces is sculptural and holds various striking elements. Firstly the execution of the...
Birdseye Maple
"Kroma" Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy, 1980s
By Antonia Astori
Located in Brussels, BE
Architect, designer, and entrepreneur, Antonia Astori began her own design activity within the Driade company, founded with her brother Enrico and Adelaide Acerbi, to whom she offers...
Wood
$4,800Sale Price|36% Off
1980s Faux Crocodile Leather Desk by Karl Springer with Bronze Glass
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning faux crocodile clad desk with a bronze glass inset. The leather is beautifully hand sewn on the desk and features striking graining. The clearance of the desk is 27.5 inch...
Leather, Glass
Petite Writer's Desk by Faarup Møbelfabrik Attributed to Ib Kofod Larsen, 1980s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Deland, FL
This charming petite writer's desk is a refined example of late Danish Modern design, attributed to Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by Faarup Møbelfabrik. Crafted entirely from warm tea...
Teak
1980s Spanish Four Drawer Wood & Wicker Office Desk w/ Glass Top
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1980s Spanish four drawer wood and wicker office desk with glass top.
Wicker, Wood
A 1980s colonial style carved wood and rattan desk by Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in London, GB
A 1980s colonial style carved wood and rattan desk by Roche Bobois, attributed to French rattan and bamboo company Maugrion. There are five drawers and the two lower drawers have a d...
Rattan, Wood
Golden Burlwood Dining table or Desk Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1980s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Italian top quality manufactured desk or dining table in beautiful golden Burlwood Most like produced by Saporiti but no maker marks on this table/desk It has the characteristi...
Steel, Chrome
Postmodern Dalmatian Pongo Desk by Pierre Colleu for Starform and Disney, 1980s.
By Pierre Colleu 1, Disney Studios, Starform
Located in Lille, FR
Table height: 50 cm. Total height with the head: 80 cm Good condition. Some chips on the top.
Resin, Plastic
Postmodern Pluto Desk by Pierre Colleu for Starform and Disney, France 1980s.
By Starform, Disney Studios, Pierre Colleu 1
Located in Lille, FR
Table height: 58 cm. Total height with the head: 90 cm Good condition. No restorations. Some fading on the head and legs, with a few spots and other age-related marks.
Resin, Plastic
1980s German Post-Modern Interlübke DUO Writing Desk by Peter Maly
By Interlübke, Peter Maly
Located in St. Louis, MO
A rare find in the states, 1980s Post-Modern Silver Gray & Black DUO Desk by German designer / architect Peter Maly for Interlübke. Asymmetrical heavy wood grain top with storage col...
Metal
Postmodern Memphis Design Interlubke Writing Desk, Home Office, Germany 1980s
By Interlübke
Located in Zagreb, HR
Stunning Memphis design style postmodern desk manufactured in the 1980s in Germany by a high-end furniture company Interlubke The desk is a pure example of Memphis's design. It'...
Metal
Unavailable|$1,433
Ladies desk from HIKOR, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple beech wood writing desk from the HIKOR Písek company, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia The design is very simple and elegant.
Wood, Beech
Unavailable|$1,433
Ladies Desk from Hikor, 1980´S, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple beech wood writing desk from the HIKOR Písek company, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia The design is very simple and elegant.
Wood, Beech
Sophia, a Writing Desk by Aldo Cibic for Memphis Milano 1980s Italian Postmodern
By Aldo Cibic, Memphis Group
Located in London, GB
Sophia, a postmodern writing desk of reconstituted veneer, briar and lacquered wood designed by Aldo Cibic for Memphis Milano, circa 1985.
Unavailable|$2,843
Derk Jan de Vries Desk - 1980s
Located in Brussels , BE
Wooden desk by Derk Jan de Vries. Holds a drawer on each side, simple and timeless.
Wood
Unavailable|$1,563
Ladies Desk from Hikor, 1980s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple beech wood writing desk from the Hikor Písek company, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia The design is very simple and elegant.
Wood, Beech
Unavailable|$1,777
Vanity Desk Postmodern 1980s Including Chair
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
Unique sculptural postmodern vanity desk in cherry wood with chair included. Beautifull handcrafted details with sliding doors.
Cherry
Mid-Century Modern White Blue Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy 1980s
By Antonia Astori
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern White Blue Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy 1980s. This striking desk designed by Antonia Astori for the renowned Italian manufacturer Driade is a beautif...
Metal
Unavailable|$1,113
Midcentury Swedish Desk/Dining Table by Niels Gammelgaard, 1980s
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands
The "Moment table" for dining or working was designed by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea in the 1980s. It features an iron frame with a frosted glass top.
Iron
Unavailable|$947
Table by Fritz Haller & Paul Schärer for USM Haller, 1980s
By Usm Haller
Located in Lugano, TI
Beautiful design classic, square table by USM Haller of Switzerland. Chromed steel legs, black lacquered oak top. High quality workmanship from Switzerland. Original label
Stainless Steel
Dutch TM-03 Architect Table by Mazairac & Boonzaaijer for Hennie de Jong, 1980s
By Hennie de Jong
Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands
Dutch Design. This black steel dining or architect table was designed by Pierre Mazairac and Karel Boonzaaijer. Manufactured in the Netherlands by Hennie de Jong in the 1980s. The pi...
Steel
Sold|$1,695
1980's Campaign Style Mahogany Writing Desk
By Heritage Furniture, Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Henkel Harris
Located in Southampton, NJ
A well designed desk with generous storage for its mid size. Matching pieces can be seen in our separate listings of: "1980's Campaign Style Bachelor Chest of Drawers" and " 1980's ...
Brass
Sold|$2,606
1980s Spanish Bamboo and Rattan Writing Desk
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Spanish bamboo and rattan writing desk.
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Writing Desk by Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1980s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage writing desk is an original design work realized in the 1980s for Vivai del Sud.
Bamboo, Wood
French Vintage Pierre Chapo B19 Writing Desk, 1980s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Pierre Chapo B19 writing desk in elm. As with all furniture by Chapo, this piece shows excellent craftsmanship, is constructed in solid wood and was made to last. French el...
Elm
J. Robert Scott Art Deco Style Modern Writing Table Desk, 1980s
By Sally Sirkin Lewis
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Robert Scott Art Deco Style modern writing table desk Additional information: Materials: Ebony Color: Light Yellow Brand: J.
Ebony
‘Bullet Train’ Modern Writing Table Desk by Robert Sorrell, circa 1980s
By Robert Sorrell
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An ingenuities and thoughtful work, this remains a most striking mixture of function and form, both as a very enjoyable writing desk and as a riveting design element.
Glass, Wood
Andreas Hansen Danish Teak Roll Top Writing Desk Ca. 1980s
By Andreas Hansen, Hadsten Traeindustri
Located in Peabody, MA
Roll top writing desk by Andreas Hansen for Hadsten Træindustri, made in Denmark, circa 1980s.
Leather, Teak
Writing desk and two nightstands with drawers in bamboo, ash and rattan, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
S in bamboo and wicker with mid-century ash top with drawers. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy in the 1980s. Two bedside tables from the same series A fantastic item that...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood, Ash
Sold|$5,390
Half-circle desk, 1980s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Half-circle desk in exotic wood and glass. France, 1980s.
Wood
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.
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