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20th Century Ico Parisi Wooden Writing Desk with Two Drawers, 50s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Turin, Turin
," aimed at designing an entire Community.
Here we have a wooden desk designed in 50s by Ico Parisi. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Osvaldo Borsani T96 Rosewood & Steel Boomerang Writing Desk by Tecno, Italy 50's
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, MI
Scrivania direzionale realizzata per gli uffici ENI nel 1956 da Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno.
Struttura in alluminio e acciaio inossidabile con 2 cassettiere e piano in legno.
La scriv...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
Located in Madrid, ES
American oak and birch desk composed of two bodies with four drawers each. Portuguese pink marble
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Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Antique Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from
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Vintage 1930s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modernist Desk in Solid Wood 40s / 50s Bauhaus Style Vintage
Located in Lyon, FR
French desk from the 40s / 50s in modernist Bauhaus style. Structure of the desk in veneered and
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Vintage 1940s French Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
20th Century Paolo Buffa Desk and Chair in Wood for Lietti, 50s
By Paolo Lietti & Figli, Paolo Buffa
Located in Turin, Turin
e Figli in 50s.
The desk measures: 76 x 112 x 67 cm;
the chair measures: 89 x 45 x 45 cm.
Good
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Italian Design Desk from the 50s, Restyled with Modern Flair by RETRO4M
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing our meticulously restored and restyled Italian desk from the 1950s. This exquisite
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 28.35 in W 41.74 in D 20.08 in
Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Teakwood Writing Desk and Chair, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
only are:
cm L 58 x P 50 x H 90 x S 45.
" If you like it please make your offer and we will
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Gispen Industrial "7804" Desk with Blue Drawer Fronts and a Linoleum Writing Top
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the 'Kleuro' line of office furniture from the late 50's and 60's. This was a line that used color to
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.25 in W 59.25 in D 29.529 in
Iconic Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The iconic desk is the perfect piece for your room. An incredible “duo” between the Cream Shagreen
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 47.25 in
Iconic Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The iconic desk is the perfect piece for your room. An incredible “duo” between the cream shagreen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 47.25 in
Iconic Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The iconic desk is the perfect piece for your room. An incredible “duo” between the cream shagreen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 47.25 in
1954, Coen de Vries for Devo Wooden Writing Desk with Red Drawer and Formica Top
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
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Beautiful designed, original little writing desk in wood with X-base, red colored drawer and formica top
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood, Paint
H 29.73 in W 33.27 in D 21.66 in
White Mid Century Table Made in´50s Czechia, Designed by František Jirák
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Horomerice, CZ
White mid century table made in´50s Czechia. Designed by František Jirák and made by Tatra Nábytok
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
H 25.6 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Stylish Sophisticates Walnut Desk and Chair Lubberts & Mulder for Tomlinson
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning 1950s walnut desk by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, from the Sophisticates
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29.5 in W 54.5 in D 25.5 in
Frits Henningsen Solid Mahogany Writing Table and Chair Set
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
writing table and chair. The writing desk displays a rectangular top with molded edge above three cock
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Rosewood desk by Torbjørn Afda
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in PARIS, FR
designers of the 50s and 60s. With a clean and pure form this desk has two drawers with beautifully sculpted
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Palisander
Antique Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
from around the 1930-50’s.
It is of outstanding quality and is a very useful size. It is quite wide
Category
Vintage 1950s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Tapperella Desk by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
: Writing desk with “tapparella” sliding shutter for a containing vain.Solid oak wood legs, top and shutter
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Antique Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique military campaign style pedestal desk. This was made in
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Vintage 1950s British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Italian Desk by Gianfranco Frattini, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice writing desk, designed by Giancarlo Frattini.
It is fabricated in Italy in the 50's
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Madrid, ES
Desk designed by Severin Hansen in Teak wood for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri. Denmark, 1958
Simple and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Cees Braakman EB04 Birch Pastoe Desk
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Beautiful writing desk designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in the early 50s. This EB04 desk is
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
1980s Postmodern Marble Stone Executive Two Sided Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in Madison, WI
desk. The black pieces supporting the marble writing surface work well to hold desk lamps. The design
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
1950s Teak and Beech Desk by David Rosen
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén
Located in Madrid, ES
Writing desk in teak and beech with end extensions and two drawers by David Rosen for Nordiska
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Double-Sided Executive Birch Desk Imexcotra
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Double-Sided Executive Birch Desk Imexcotra
Mid-Century desk was manufactured in
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Horner School Oak S-Roll Top Desk C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
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An antique desk in
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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Restored Stacked Rattan Executive Desk W/ Solid Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
, 1920. Herb Ritts Sr. also invented the "S springs" under the cushions in the early 50s and replaced the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan
Restored Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk W/ Side Shelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
invented the "S springs" under the cushions in the early 50s and replaced the wrapping with preformed
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Restored Shabby Chic Wicker & Rattan Secretary Desk with Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
White shabby chic wicker and rattan secretary desk with matching chair. This late Victorian desk
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Vintage 1950s American Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
20th Century Melchiorre Bega Desk with wooden structure, drawers Brass details
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Turin, Turin
Rome.
The project for this desk is from '50s, here we do hvave a very elegant desk with structure in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31.89 in W 55.12 in D 27.96 in
Rare Desk with Matching 'S5' Armchair by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1950s
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
the desk and the chair are from Alfred’s early design period in the 50s where he was clearly inspired
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fabric, Formica, Wood, Lacquer
H 29.53 in W 49.22 in D 28.35 in
Restored Post-War Hawaiian Koa Wood Desk W/ Rattan Border
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. also invented the "S springs" under the cushions in the early 50s and replaced the wrapping with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan
Grain-Painted English Pine Kneehole Desk from Collection of Michael S. Smith
Located in Southampton, NY
Michael S. Smith. This is a well constructed desk with generous storage/shelving. Outside finish is in
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Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
H 33.5 in W 50 in D 21.75 in
Restored Rattan and Formica Desk with Drawers and Hourglass Rattan Sides
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored mid-century desk showcases blonde Formica with drawers, enclosed in an hourglass
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan, Formica
Mid-Century Modern Desk with Armchair by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
in the 50s is nothing less than spectacular!
The desk is made with Brazilian rosewood (also known as
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.1 in W 43 in D 20.5 in
Strafor and Marc Held 1960s-1970s French Wooden and Metal Rare Executive Desk
By Strafor
Located in Tourcoing, FR
executive desk by the famous Strafor house. Old for more than 160 years, the house of Strasbourg, which no
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
20th Century Big Desk in Wood with Cloth-Covered Top Attributed. Ico Parisi, 60s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Turin, Turin
collaborated with Luisa Aiani, whom he married in 1947 and with whom he opened the studio La Ruota. In the 50s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in
Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
By Aksel Boll Jensen
Located in Frederick, MD
This unusual Danish teak writing desk has a special design. The drawer stack can slide from left to
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Restored Pre WWII Rattan and Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Writing Desk. Featuring a convenient drawer adorned with rattan drawer pulls and supported by four-strand
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Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Rattan
Jean Prouvé, Bureau "Surveillant" Bois Métal Laqué Et Plateau Formica Noir 50's
By Jean Prouvé
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
/ Rare model of the "Surveillant" desk : black lacquered square section foot, wood frame and black
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Corner Units by Luigi Caccia Dominioni End of the 50s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
internal drawer and retractable writing desk.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Brass
Paolo Buffa (Milan 1903/1970) Italian Double Chest of Drawers Cabinet Published
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Madrid, ES
from the 50''s in art deco style. This piece of furniture is composed of two parts: a desk and an
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20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 90.56 in W 42.92 in D 19.69 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC10 T5 Table by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
” setting.
The design, which was originally presented as a writing-desk, was revisited by Perriand in 1984
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC10 Table by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
originally presented as a writing-desk, was revisited by Perriand in 1984, and relaunched Cassina one year
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
H 13 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC10 Low Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Intérieur d’une Habitation” setting.
The design, which was originally presented as a writing-desk, was
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
H 13 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC10 Table by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
originally presented as a writing-desk, was revisited by Perriand in 1984, and relaunched Cassina one year
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
H 13 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Lc10 Ivory Table by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
design, which was originally presented as a writing-desk, was revisited by Perriand in 1984, and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
H 13 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Red Briccola-Ge Shelf by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
: wall angular hanged writing desk; wall lacquered supports in wood pulp. 2 Solid oak shelves with
Category
2010s Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Black Briccola-Ge Shelf by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
: wall angular hanged writing desk; wall lacquered supports in wood pulp. 2 solid oak shelves with
Category
2010s Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
White Briccola-ge Shelf by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
: Wall angular hanged writing desk; wall lacquered supports in wood pulp. 2 solid oak shelves with
Category
2010s Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC10 Table by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Intérieur d’une Habitation” setting.
The design, which was originally presented as a writing-desk, was
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC10 Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
as a writing-desk, was revisited by Perriand in 1984, and relaunched Cassina one year later, with new
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC10 T5 Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
” setting.
The design, which was originally presented as a writing-desk, was revisited by Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC10 T5 Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
” setting.
The design, which was originally presented as a writing-desk, was revisited by Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Lc10 T5 Table by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
” setting.
The design, which was originally presented as a writing-desk, was revisited by Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC10 T5 Mud Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
” setting.
The design, which was originally presented as a writing-desk, was revisited by Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
GILBERT ROHDE DESK
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in East Hampton, NY
CHROME LEGS
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
50's Danish Writing Desk and Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
50's Danish desk with three large and two small drawers and a matching chair with original vinyl
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, PVC, Upholstery
Diminutive Italian 50's desk
Located in New York, NY
50's desk fully embodying the Italian design style of the time where function was never separated
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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50s Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 50s writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 50s writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 50s writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 50s writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 50s writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Coen de Vries and Devo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 50s Writing Desk?
Prices for a 50s writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $945 and can go as high as $39,750, while the average can fetch as much as $3,400.
Finding the Right desks-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.
Questions About 50s Writing Desk
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023How much Chanel bags were in the 1950s varied based on style. When introduced in 1955, the now iconic Chanel 2.55 sold for $220. Chanel has raised the price of popular accessories over the years. Shop a large collection of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.
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