Midcentury Writing Board in Solid Teak, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This adjustable writing desk is a perfect example of Danish craftsmanship and design. The solid
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Midcentury Writing Board in Solid Teak, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This adjustable writing desk is a perfect example of Danish craftsmanship and design. The solid
Teak
Adjustable Oak Writing Table or Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable oak writing table/desk. Pictured: 40 in. tall (with desk surface at 34 in.) x 28 in
Bog Wood
Adjustable Oak Writing Table or Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable oak writing table/desk. Pictured: 40 in. tall (with desk surface at 34 in.) x 28 in
High Adjustable Architect's Desk, Writing Desk, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
Antique height-adjustable desk, architect's table, around 1800 France Mahogany circa 1800
Mahogany
$3,931
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Desk Table, Oak Writing Desk, Height Adjustable
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, desk table, oak writing desk, height adjustable. "Edition Votre Maison" This
Oak
$3,250
H 34.25 in W 33 in D 20 in
English Antique Adjustable Architect’s Writing Drafting Desk Table circa 1870
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ADJUSTABLE ARCHITECT’S STAND WITH GILT-TOOLED LEATHER TOP, CONVERTING TO A WRITING TABLE English
Leather, Elm, Oak, Pine
Adjustable Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This desk, attributed to French designer, Robert Paveau, showcases a harmonious blend of materials
Metal
$325
H 29 in W 34 in D 18 in
Vintage Industrial Adjustable Height Metal School Writing Desk With Laminate Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage Industrial Modern Adjustable Height Metal School Writing Desk With Laminate Top. Item features
Metal
Adjustable writing table with Adam and Eve inlay
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Adjustable writing table with Adam and Eve inlay. Professionally stained and repolished.
Brass
$2,193
H 33 in W 26.5 in D 24.5 in
Arts and Crafts Adjustable Oak Clerk's Desk, Mobile Reception Station
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Adjustable Clerks Desk Restaurant Station Greeter A very neat mobile Front of House Reception
Oak
$5,700 / set
H 47.13 in W 25.63 in D 22.5 in
Danish Modern Teak Adjustable-Height Desk and Chair, circa 1960s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DANISH MODERN TEAK ADJUSTABLE-HEIGHT DESK AND CHAIR Circa 1960s 47 1/8" H x 22 1/2" D x 25 5/8" W
Teak
Knoll K. Stand Electric Height-Adjustable Rectangle White Table Desk
By Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Elegant K. stand ergonomic height-adjustable table desk/work center by Knoll. An electric
Steel
$1,895
H 27.5 in W 59 in D 27.5 in
Newly Refinished - Danish Modern Teak & Steel Adjustable Table / Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
Teak
Herman Miller Sit-to-Stand Desk, Electric Adjustable, 70" Long, 2018
By Herman Miller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
button beneath the desk top that allows one to effortlessly adjust the high between it’s lowest setting
Metal
$750
H 32 in W 48 in D 32 in
1980s Tubular Space Age Adjustable Desk or Drafting Table by Brieffe Italy
By Joe Colombo, Bieffeplast
Located in Bensalem, PA
Adjustable height drafting table with organization. Please look at pictures for overall detail feel
Metal
$13,106
H 29.73 in W 42.52 in D 27.68 in
Josef Frank Adjustable Desk In Wood, Brass, and Felt for Frangi, Milano
By Frangi Milano, Josef Frank
Located in Milan, IT
Josef Frank Adjustable Desk In Wood, Brass, and Felt for Frangi, Milano Italy 1957 Model presented
Brass
$1,300 / item
H 30 in W 63 in D 34 in
Herman Miller Motia Sit-to-Stand Electric Height Adjustable Rectangle Table Desk
By Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Elegant Motia Ergonomic Sit-to-Stand table desk/work center by Herman Miller. Electric adjustable
Steel
$2,250Sale Price|40% Off
H 28.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Restored Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Desk with Adjustable Base and Drop Leaf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
of this desk lies in its capacity to enlarge the writing area effortlessly by raising the left-hand
Teak
$2,200
H 42 in W 42 in D 30 in
Antique Industrial Adjustable Cast Iron Drawing / Drafting / Easel Table
By Washburn Shops 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
top on a tilt and height adjustable cast iron pedistal base.. The height adjusts from 30 -42 inches
Metal, Iron
Vintage French School Desk
Located in Austin, TX
wooden adjustable chair and a wooden adjustable desk with a writing surface and its compartment.
Steel
$7,500
H 32 in W 33.75 in D 21 in
English Mahogany Architect’s Table with Adjustable Kidney Top, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
in richly figured mahogany that opens to reveal an adjustable drafting surface. Designed with both
Brass
$2,900
H 29 in W 42 in D 31 in
Belmont Adjustable Hydraulic Architectural Drafting / Work Table, Art Deco Style
By Belmont
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid Century Modern / Art Deco adjustable hydraulic architectural drafting or working table, by
Chrome, Metal
$8,000
H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 15.75 in
Adjustable Citronnier Wood Reading Table, England, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Adjustable citronnier wood reading table, England, late 19th century.
Wood
$7,387
H 31.11 in W 36.62 in D 22.05 in
Mid 19th Century High-Adjustable Architect's Table, Mahogany, France, circa 1850
Located in Greven, DE
x 56 cm, height adjustment: 79 - 120 cm Description: Rare writing and drawing table from the middle
Mahogany
$3,750
H 39 in W 36 in D 22 in
Vintage Adjustable Drafting Table by Versa Tables, Solid Wood, Mid-20th Century
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
. Crafted from solid wood with a warm, natural finish, the table features a tilting and height-adjustable
Wood, Birch
$7,695
H 30.75 in W 47.5 in D 34.5 in
English George III Chippendale-Style Mahogany Library Table Adjustable Book Stan
Located in Dallas, TX
adjustable writing slope / book stand, mahogany with leather work surface, gilt embossed border, some
Leather, Mahogany
$1,228
H 23 in W 24 in D 18 in
Victorian Adjustable Writing Table This is a rare piece and a very useful desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Adjustable Writing Table This is a rare piece and a very useful desk, the table is set
Leather
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 51 in D 51 in
Danish Modern "Magic" Adjustable Teak Desk / Dining Table / Coffee Table
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare Danish modern "Magic" adjustable teak writing desk / dining table / coffee table circa
Brass
$3,366
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in
Modern Chrome and Black Oak Adjustable Dining Table or Writing Desk
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Modern chrome and black oak adjustable dining table or writing desk Size: 90 x 150 + 2 x 60 = 90
Chrome
Danecastle Aps Adjustable Bedside Desk or Table
By Danecastle
Located in Fulton, CA
A Danish Modern adjustable table made of rosewood and polished chrome. Top tilts 90 degrees and has
Chrome
Unavailable
H 63.39 in W 59.06 in D 29.14 in
Iron and Wood Adjustable Architect's Drafting Desk Table, 1950s
Located in Roubaix, FR
French architect's drafting table or writing desk, top leans from perfectly horizontale desk
Iron
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 31.5 in D 17.33 in
Vintage Metal Industrial Machinists Height Adjustable Desk or Work Table
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
impressive thing about this desk is its adjustable height; the steel frame can go up and down, so you can use
Wood
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 66.93 in D 35.83 in
Midcentury Rosewood Desk by Jens Risom with Y-Handles and Adjustable Legs
By Jens Risom
Located in Denmark, DK
A midcentury rosewood desk by Danish-American Jens Risom (1916-2016). The desk features six drawers
Aluminum
Adjustable Reading Table / Lecturn
Located in Hudson, NY
Adjustable reading / writing table or lecturn. Mahogany with brass foot caps and casters. American
Brass
English Writing Table with Leather Insert Top
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful vintage 19th century writing desk adjustable top with leather insert.
Walnut Drafting Table Adjustable Lift and Tilt Steel Base
Located in Baltimore, MD
piece. It boasts an adjustable height and tilt feature that effortlessly adjusts via a counterbalanced
Steel
Unavailable
H 29 in W 37 in D 25 in
Vintage Adjustable Rolling Table or Workstation by Aksel Kjersgaard for Levenger
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic, rolling, adjustable table or workstation by Aksel Kjersgaard for Levenger. Classic
Teak
Sold
H 27.76 in W 37.41 in D 20.48 in
Antique Gentleman's Reading Table, English, Adjustable, Writing Desk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's reading table. An English, mahogany adjustable cantilever writing
Wood
Sold
H 34 in W 31.5 in D 16.75 in
Edwardian Satinwood Adjustable Ladies Writing Desk with Wedgewood Plaque Cherubs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a unique piece of furniture with a multiplicity of uses. It could be a desk or a ladies
Leather, Porcelain, Satinwood
vintage desk desk 70's adjustable
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage desk desk 70's adjustable period 70s design unknown Sweden condition good signs of
Metal
Italian Adjustable Architects Desk
Located in London, GB
A early to mid-20th century, Italian architects desk. Adjustable in height and the table can go
Wood
Adjustable Ebony Wood, Saw Horses Writing Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality ebony wood adjustable heigh saw horses writing desk. 60x36x26 (min H)
Steelcase Airtouch Height Adjustable Desk
By Steelcase
Located in South Bend, IN
An adjustable height desk that gives you a more comfortable work surface for all of your tasking
Steel
Friso Kramer Adjustable Drafting Desk
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A drafting desk with adjustable top. Great patina, original gray painted metal frame, birch plywood
Steel
Vintage Industrial Adjustable Table/Desk Base
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial Adjustable Table/Desk Base. This table/desk base adjusts in height from 28
Iron, Steel
Adjustable Midcentury Italian Architects Desk Table
Located in London, GB
An adjustable desk or table. Italy, circa 1950s. Wooden and metal construction. Makers
Metal
Danish Teak Furbo Spottrup Music Book Adjustable Writing Stand
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Timeless and functional, this solid teak stand can be used for a chairside laptop table, writing
Teak
Sold
H 35.25 in W 31.5 in D 22.75 in
Late 19th Century French Walnut Adjustable Feret Architect's Desk, Standing Desk
Located in Fayetteville, AR
who invented it, A. Feret. The desk is designed with a mechanism allowing for an adjustable height of
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 29.1 in W 93 in D 26 in
Vintage French Modern Laminated Plywood and Steel Adjustable Writing Table
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Brooklyn, NY
enameled-steel bases which are adjustable. This versatile table can be used as a dining, conference, or
Steel
Sold
H 27.56 in W 24.02 in D 15.56 in
Antique, Adjustable Writing Table, English, Oak, Johnstone and Jeanes circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique adjustable writing table, an English, oak leather top desk by sought after
Oak
1940s Children's Adjustable Spanish School Desk in Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Base height: 9 in 1940s Children's Adjustable Spanish School Desk in Wood
Pine
French Early 19th Century Mahogany Adjustable Drafting Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
remarkable desk features a top that can be adjusted for sitting or standing. Used by architects and drafters
Brass
Flötotto Adjustable Desk Design by Luigi Colani, 1970, Germany
By Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Oirlo, LI
Flötotto adjustable desk design by Luigi Colani, 1970 Germany. Space age desk from the 1970s
Plastic
18th Century George III Architect's Desk / Adjustable Drawing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
an 18th century, English architect's drawing table / desk of mahogany, the hinged top adjusts to
Brass
Sold
H 27.56 in W 45.67 in D 26.78 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Møbelfabrik, Adjustable Drawers, Denmark
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern desk by Møbelfabrik, adjustable drawers, Denmark.
Wood
Sold
H 30.5 in W 36 in D 21 in
Diminutive Antique Oak Architects Desk / Drafting Table, Adjustable Top
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Diminutive antique oak architects desk, drafting table, adjustable top, great size, featuring top
Iron
Adjustable Desk in Beech Produced by Seltz, France 1980s
By Ebenisterie Seltz et Fils 1
Located in Hellouw, NL
A striking piece of 1980s French design, this desk by Seltz embodies a unique approach to
Beech
French Pinewood Adjustable Drafting Table or Desk, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
The adjustable rectangular top resting upon trestle-form legs and having iron notched dials for
Pine
Herman Miller Desk by Bruce Burdick Fully Adjustable Components
By Bruce Burdick, Herman Miller
Located in Austin, TX
This highly innovative design by Bruce Burdick uses polished aluminum beams supported by legs with splayed cast aluminum feet to suspend glass, wood and heavy plastic composite compo...
Aluminum
Antique Wooden Adjustable Drafting Table Artist Desk Cast Iron Hardware
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique wooden adjustable drafting table artist desk cast iron hardware. Item features adjustable
Wood
Sold
H 33.25 in W 50 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Ate van Apeldoorn Style Adjustable Pine Drafting Table/Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century pine drafting or writing desk. Perfect for sketching with an adjustable top that can be
Pine
Sold
H 41.5 in W 31.5 in D 24 in
Antique American Industrial Oak Wood Adjustable Artist Drafting Table Work Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Industrial oak wood adjustable artist drafting table work desk. Item features a
Wood, Oak
Antique Oak Wood and Cast Iron Adjustable Drafting Work Table Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique oakwood and cast iron adjustable drafting work table desk. Item includes a maple top, cast
Wood, Oak
Sold
H 27 in W 56.25 in D 27.25 in
Adjustable Pine Desk + Dining Table Attributed to Ole Pira & Kurt Hafeli
By Laukaan Puu
Located in Chicago, IL
, and stretcher accents. Each leg is adjustable, allowing for the height of the desk to be adjusted
Pine
Sold
H 44.49 in W 61.23 in D 29.53 in
Desk with Adjustable Top and Side Compartment Walnut Veneer, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A desk with adjustable top, with side compartment and upstand with reading stand, walnut veneer
Walnut
Sold
H 27.37 in W 37.8 in D 15.16 in
Studio BBPR Small Adjustable Desk for the Olivetti Store in New York, Italy 1954
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
Studio BBPR Small adjustable work desk and typewriter station made for the Olivetti store in New
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 31 in W 74 in D 41 in
French 1940's Desk or Dining Table with Adjustable Bases, Burl and Glass Top
Located in Austin, TX
sides for desk use. Custom cut 1/4" glass protects the top. See images of the table with desk
Glass, Wood
Adjustable Architect's Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red Painted Iron & Wood Adjustable French Architect's Table
Iron
Adjustable Drafting Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique drafting Table with fold away stool
Vintage Adjustable Drafting Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Adjustable Drafting Table
Metal
Hamilton Adjustable Drafting Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
hardware allows for height adjustment from 33" to 48" and tilting of top in both directions a
Iron
Iron Base adjustable Drafting table
Located in Ferndale, MI
Iron Base adjustable Drafting table Marked "L.E.Hoyt Co. Walton N.Y."
Vintage Industrial Adjustable Drafting Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage, adjustable drafting table circa 1950s. The table top and height are
Wood
Professional Industrial Adjustable Drafting Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
A wonderful and unusual adjustable industrial drafting table with a 1" thick wooden top and a cast
Wood Drafting Table with Adjustable Height
Located in Hudson, NY
Wood Drafting Table with Adjustable Height . Ranges in height from 35 1/2"h. to 54 1/2"h.
Early 20th Century American Adjustable Work Table
Located in Chicago, IL
adjustable pine top. Perfect for a desk, work table, console table, or small dining table.
Iron
50s drawing table by Nestler adjustable height
Located in Neuss, NW
drawing table and the original lamp. The frame is height adjustable and the table can be tilted. Made in
Iron
Late 18th Century English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Stand
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 18th century English adjustable reading stand. Made on Honduras Mahogany with the original
Mahogany
Cast Iron and Maple Vintage Adjustable Drafting Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage tall adjustable drafting table, cast iron and maple. Top can be tilted to lay flat to fully
Iron
Regency Rosewood Dual Reading Stand / Adjustable Bed Table
Located in Dallas, TX
An English Regency adjustable bed table / dual reading stand of rosewood with inlaid brass
Brass
Anco Bilt Antique Solid Wood Adjustable Drafting Table
By Anco Bilt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant antique drafting table with adjustable height and angle. Made in Brooklyn by Anco Bilt
Wood
Sold
H 27.25 in W 33.13 in D 19.88 in
Circa 1860 Adjustable Height Double-Sided Reading Table, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 adjustable height double sided reading table, English. Well figured mahogany. Nicely
Wood
1950's Mint Green Formica Adjustable Hospital Table with Tray
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950's Retro Mint Green Formica Hospital Table with Tray. Height and angle are both adjustable
Formica
Sold
H 57.1 in W 26 in D 22.1 in
Antique Adjustable Jugendstil Working Table with Inkwell for Craftsman & Artists
Located in Lisse, NL
/desktop (which is also adjustable in height) can be dropped all the way down and for easier transport it
Metal
Sold
H 30 in W 42 in D 29.5 in
Drafting Board Drawing Adjustable Table & Straight Edge by Lolly Neolt, Italian
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
adjust both height and angle of the drawing surface. Straight edge included. In good vintage condition
Metal
Sold
H 30 in W 36 in L 30 in
Oakwood and Cast Iron Adjustable Small Drafting Table Attributed to Hamilton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage oakwood and cast iron adjustable small drafting table attributed to Hamilton. Listing
Maple, Oak
Louis XVI Walnut Architects Table a La Tronchin
Located in Essex, MA
A fine and unusual piece with gilt bronze mounts, when in table position rectangular with a ratcheted adjustable slant lid , a winding key raised and lowers the reading, working sect...
Walnut
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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