Find many varieties of an authentic 1980s writing desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
wood,
metal and
animal skin, every 1980s writing desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 1980s writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1980s writing desk made by
Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with
Modern — is very popular. A well-made 1980s writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Baker Furniture Company,
Maitland Smith and
Bruce Burdick are consistently popular.
Prices for a 1980s writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $212 and can go as high as $180,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.
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.