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Midcentury Writing Board in Solid Teak, Danish Design, 1960s
Midcentury Writing Board in Solid Teak, Danish Design, 1960s

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

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Adjustable Oak Writing Table or Desk
Adjustable Oak Writing Table or Desk

Adjustable Oak Writing Table or Desk

$2,500

H 40 in W 28 in D 25 in

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

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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bog Wood

Adjustable Oak Writing Table or Desk
Adjustable Oak Writing Table or Desk

Adjustable Oak Writing Table or Desk

$2,500

H 40 in W 28 in D 25 in

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

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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

High Adjustable Architect's Desk, Writing Desk, circa 1800
High Adjustable Architect's Desk, Writing Desk, circa 1800

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

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Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Guillerme et Chambron, Desk Table, Oak Writing Desk, Height Adjustable
Guillerme et Chambron, Desk Table, Oak Writing Desk, Height Adjustable

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

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

English Antique Adjustable Architect’s Writing Drafting Desk Table circa 1870
English Antique Adjustable Architect’s Writing Drafting Desk Table circa 1870

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

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Elm, Oak, Pine

Adjustable Desk
Adjustable Desk

Adjustable Desk

$9,500

H 34.5 in W 28 in D 22 in

Adjustable Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This desk, attributed to French designer, Robert Paveau, showcases a harmonious blend of materials

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Vintage 1940s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Adjustable Height Metal School Writing Desk With Laminate Top
Vintage Industrial Adjustable Height Metal School Writing Desk With Laminate Top

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

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Late 20th Century Unknown Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Adjustable writing table with Adam and Eve inlay
Adjustable writing table with Adam and Eve inlay

Adjustable writing table with Adam and Eve inlay

$2,859

H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in

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.

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Arts and Crafts Adjustable Oak Clerk's Desk, Mobile Reception Station
Arts and Crafts Adjustable Oak Clerk's Desk, Mobile Reception Station

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

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Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Teak Adjustable-Height Desk and Chair, circa 1960s
Danish Modern Teak Adjustable-Height Desk and Chair, circa 1960s

Danish Modern Teak Adjustable-Height Desk and Chair, circa 1960s

$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

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Knoll K. Stand Electric Height-Adjustable Rectangle White Table Desk
Knoll K. Stand Electric Height-Adjustable Rectangle White Table Desk

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

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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Newly Refinished - Danish Modern Teak & Steel Adjustable Table / Desk
Newly Refinished - Danish Modern Teak & Steel Adjustable Table / Desk

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...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Herman Miller Sit-to-Stand Desk, Electric Adjustable, 70" Long, 2018
Herman Miller Sit-to-Stand Desk, Electric Adjustable, 70" Long, 2018

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

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1980s Tubular Space Age Adjustable Desk or Drafting Table by Brieffe Italy
1980s Tubular Space Age Adjustable Desk or Drafting Table by Brieffe Italy

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

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Vintage 1980s Italian Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Josef Frank Adjustable Desk In Wood, Brass, and Felt for Frangi, Milano
Josef Frank Adjustable Desk In Wood, Brass, and Felt for Frangi, Milano

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

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Herman Miller Motia Sit-to-Stand Electric Height Adjustable Rectangle Table Desk
Herman Miller Motia Sit-to-Stand Electric Height Adjustable Rectangle Table Desk

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

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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Restored Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Desk with Adjustable Base and Drop Leaf
Restored Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Desk with Adjustable Base and Drop Leaf

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

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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique Industrial Adjustable Cast Iron Drawing / Drafting / Easel Table
Antique Industrial Adjustable Cast Iron Drawing / Drafting / Easel Table

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage French School Desk
Vintage French School Desk

Vintage French School Desk

$1,950

H 29 in W 25 in D 34 in

Vintage French School Desk

Located in Austin, TX

wooden adjustable chair and a wooden adjustable desk with a writing surface and its compartment.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

English Mahogany Architect’s Table with Adjustable Kidney Top, 19th Century
English Mahogany Architect’s Table with Adjustable Kidney Top, 19th Century

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

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Belmont Adjustable Hydraulic Architectural Drafting / Work Table, Art Deco Style
Belmont Adjustable Hydraulic Architectural Drafting / Work Table, Art Deco Style

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

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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Adjustable Citronnier Wood Reading Table, England, Late 19th Century
Adjustable Citronnier Wood Reading Table, England, Late 19th Century

Adjustable Citronnier Wood Reading Table, England, Late 19th Century

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Adjustable citronnier wood reading table, England, late 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th Century High-Adjustable Architect's Table, Mahogany, France, circa 1850
Mid 19th Century High-Adjustable Architect's Table, Mahogany, France, circa 1850

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Adjustable Drafting Table by Versa Tables, Solid Wood, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Adjustable Drafting Table by Versa Tables, Solid Wood, Mid-20th Century

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

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Birch

English George III Chippendale-Style Mahogany Library Table Adjustable Book Stan
English George III Chippendale-Style Mahogany Library Table Adjustable Book Stan

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

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Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Danish Modern "Magic" Adjustable Teak Desk / Dining Table / Coffee Table
Danish Modern "Magic" Adjustable Teak Desk / Dining Table / Coffee Table

Danish Modern "Magic" Adjustable Teak Desk / Dining Table / Coffee Table

$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

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Modern Chrome and Black Oak Adjustable Dining Table or Writing Desk
Modern Chrome and Black Oak Adjustable Dining Table or Writing Desk

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

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

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Danecastle Aps Adjustable Bedside Desk or Table
Danecastle Aps Adjustable Bedside Desk or Table

Danecastle Aps Adjustable Bedside Desk or Table

Unavailable

H 28 in W 34 in D 17.5 in

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

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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Iron and Wood Adjustable Architect's Drafting Desk Table, 1950s
Iron and Wood Adjustable Architect's Drafting Desk Table, 1950s

Iron and Wood Adjustable Architect's Drafting Desk Table, 1950s

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

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Metal Industrial Machinists Height Adjustable Desk or Work Table
Vintage Metal Industrial Machinists Height Adjustable Desk or Work Table

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

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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Rosewood Desk by Jens Risom with Y-Handles and Adjustable Legs
Midcentury Rosewood Desk by Jens Risom with Y-Handles and Adjustable Legs

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

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Adjustable Reading Table / Lecturn
Adjustable Reading Table / Lecturn

Adjustable Reading Table / Lecturn

Unavailable

H 30.25 in W 24 in D 18 in

Adjustable Reading Table / Lecturn

Located in Hudson, NY

Adjustable reading / writing table or lecturn. Mahogany with brass foot caps and casters. American

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Writing Table with Leather Insert Top
English Writing Table with Leather Insert Top

English Writing Table with Leather Insert Top

Unavailable

H 42 in W 32 in D 20 in

English Writing Table with Leather Insert Top

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Beautiful vintage 19th century writing desk adjustable top with leather insert.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Walnut Drafting Table Adjustable Lift and Tilt  Steel Base
Walnut Drafting Table Adjustable Lift and Tilt  Steel Base

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

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2010s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Adjustable Rolling Table or Workstation by Aksel Kjersgaard for Levenger
Vintage Adjustable Rolling Table or Workstation by Aksel Kjersgaard for Levenger

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

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique Gentleman's Reading Table, English, Adjustable, Writing Desk, Victorian
Antique Gentleman's Reading Table, English, Adjustable, Writing Desk, Victorian

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

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Edwardian Satinwood Adjustable Ladies Writing Desk with Wedgewood Plaque Cherubs
Edwardian Satinwood Adjustable Ladies Writing Desk with Wedgewood Plaque Cherubs

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

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Porcelain, Satinwood

vintage desk  desk  70's  adjustable
vintage desk  desk  70's  adjustable

vintage desk desk 70's adjustable

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H 27.96 in W 34.65 in D 16.54 in

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

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Adjustable Architects Desk
Italian Adjustable Architects Desk

Italian Adjustable Architects Desk

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H 42.52 in W 57.09 in D 57.88 in

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Adjustable Ebony Wood, Saw Horses Writing Table
Adjustable Ebony Wood, Saw Horses Writing Table

Adjustable Ebony Wood, Saw Horses Writing Table

Located in Rockaway, NJ

High quality ebony wood adjustable heigh saw horses writing desk. 60x36x26 (min H)

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Steelcase Airtouch Height Adjustable Desk
Steelcase Airtouch Height Adjustable Desk

Steelcase Airtouch Height Adjustable Desk

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H 43.25 in W 46 in D 25 in

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Friso Kramer Adjustable Drafting Desk
Friso Kramer Adjustable Drafting Desk

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Industrial Adjustable Table/Desk Base
Vintage Industrial Adjustable Table/Desk Base

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

Category

20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron, Steel

Adjustable Midcentury Italian Architects Desk Table
Adjustable Midcentury Italian Architects Desk Table

Adjustable Midcentury Italian Architects Desk Table

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H 37.8 in W 59.06 in D 38.98 in

Adjustable Midcentury Italian Architects Desk Table

Located in London, GB

An adjustable desk or table. Italy, circa 1950s. Wooden and metal construction. Makers

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Danish Teak Furbo Spottrup Music Book Adjustable Writing Stand
Danish Teak Furbo Spottrup Music Book Adjustable Writing Stand

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

Category

Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Late 19th Century French Walnut Adjustable Feret Architect's Desk, Standing Desk
Late 19th Century French Walnut Adjustable Feret Architect's Desk, Standing Desk

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vintage French Modern Laminated Plywood and Steel Adjustable Writing Table
Vintage French Modern Laminated Plywood and Steel Adjustable Writing Table

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

Category

Vintage 1950s French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique, Adjustable Writing Table, English, Oak, Johnstone and Jeanes circa 1850
Antique, Adjustable Writing Table, English, Oak, Johnstone and Jeanes circa 1850

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1940s Children's Adjustable Spanish School Desk in Wood
1940s Children's Adjustable Spanish School Desk in Wood

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

Category

20th Century Spanish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

French Early 19th Century Mahogany Adjustable Drafting Desk
French Early 19th Century Mahogany Adjustable Drafting Desk

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

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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Flötotto Adjustable Desk Design by Luigi Colani, 1970, Germany
Flötotto Adjustable Desk Design by Luigi Colani, 1970, Germany

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

Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plastic

18th Century George III Architect's Desk / Adjustable Drawing Table
18th Century George III Architect's Desk / Adjustable Drawing Table

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

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Møbelfabrik, Adjustable Drawers, Denmark
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Møbelfabrik, Adjustable Drawers, Denmark

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Møbelfabrik, Adjustable Drawers, Denmark

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern desk by Møbelfabrik, adjustable drawers, Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Diminutive Antique Oak Architects Desk / Drafting Table, Adjustable Top
Diminutive Antique Oak Architects Desk / Drafting Table, Adjustable Top

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

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Adjustable Desk in Beech Produced by Seltz, France 1980s
Adjustable Desk in Beech Produced by Seltz, France 1980s

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

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech

French Pinewood Adjustable Drafting Table or Desk, circa 1900
French Pinewood Adjustable Drafting Table or Desk, circa 1900

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Herman Miller Desk by Bruce Burdick Fully Adjustable Components
Herman Miller Desk by Bruce Burdick Fully Adjustable Components

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...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Wooden Adjustable Drafting Table Artist Desk Cast Iron Hardware
Antique Wooden Adjustable Drafting Table Artist Desk Cast Iron Hardware

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Ate van Apeldoorn Style Adjustable Pine Drafting Table/Desk
Mid-Century Ate van Apeldoorn Style Adjustable Pine Drafting Table/Desk

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique American Industrial Oak Wood Adjustable Artist Drafting Table Work Desk
Antique American Industrial Oak Wood Adjustable Artist Drafting Table Work Desk

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Oak Wood and Cast Iron Adjustable Drafting Work Table Desk
Antique Oak Wood and Cast Iron Adjustable Drafting Work Table Desk

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

Category

Mid-20th Century North American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Adjustable Pine Desk + Dining Table Attributed to Ole Pira & Kurt Hafeli
Adjustable Pine Desk + Dining Table Attributed to Ole Pira & Kurt Hafeli

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

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Desk with Adjustable Top and Side Compartment Walnut Veneer, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Desk with Adjustable Top and Side Compartment Walnut Veneer, Italy, 1940s-1950s

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Studio BBPR Small Adjustable Desk for the Olivetti Store in New York, Italy 1954
Studio BBPR Small Adjustable Desk for the Olivetti Store in New York, Italy 1954

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

French 1940's Desk or Dining Table with Adjustable Bases, Burl and Glass Top
French 1940's Desk or Dining Table with Adjustable Bases, Burl and Glass Top

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

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Adjustable Architect's Table
Adjustable Architect's Table

Adjustable Architect's Table

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W 51 in D 35.5 in

Adjustable Architect's Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Red Painted Iron & Wood Adjustable French Architect's Table

Category

Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Adjustable Drafting Table
Adjustable Drafting Table

Adjustable Drafting Table

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H 41 in W 43 in D 30 in

Adjustable Drafting Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique drafting Table with fold away stool

Category

Vintage 1940s French Desks and Writing Tables

Vintage Adjustable Drafting Table
Vintage Adjustable Drafting Table

Vintage Adjustable Drafting Table

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H 65 in W 31 in D 42 in

Vintage Adjustable Drafting Table

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Adjustable Drafting Table

Category

20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Hamilton Adjustable Drafting Table
Hamilton Adjustable Drafting Table

Hamilton Adjustable Drafting Table

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H 33 in W 48 in D 37.5 in

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

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Vintage 1930s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Iron Base adjustable Drafting table
Iron Base adjustable Drafting table

Iron Base adjustable Drafting table

Located in Ferndale, MI

Iron Base adjustable Drafting table Marked "L.E.Hoyt Co. Walton N.Y."

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Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Vintage Industrial Adjustable Drafting Table
Vintage Industrial Adjustable Drafting Table

Vintage Industrial Adjustable Drafting Table

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a vintage, adjustable drafting table circa 1950s. The table top and height are

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Professional Industrial Adjustable Drafting Table
Professional Industrial Adjustable Drafting Table

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

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Wood Drafting Table with Adjustable Height
Wood Drafting Table with Adjustable Height

Wood Drafting Table with Adjustable Height

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H 54.5 in W 29.5 in D 18 in

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.

Category

Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Early 20th Century American Adjustable Work Table
Early 20th Century American Adjustable Work Table

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.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

50s drawing table by Nestler adjustable height
50s drawing table by Nestler adjustable height

50s drawing table by Nestler adjustable height

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H 68.9 in W 47.25 in D 38.98 in

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

Category

Vintage 1950s German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Late 18th Century English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Stand
Late 18th Century English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Stand

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

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Cast Iron and Maple Vintage Adjustable Drafting Table
Cast Iron and Maple Vintage Adjustable Drafting Table

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Regency Rosewood Dual Reading Stand /  Adjustable Bed Table
Regency Rosewood Dual Reading Stand /  Adjustable Bed Table

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Anco Bilt Antique Solid Wood Adjustable Drafting Table
Anco Bilt Antique Solid Wood Adjustable Drafting Table

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

Category

20th Century American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Circa 1860 Adjustable Height Double-Sided Reading Table, English
Circa 1860 Adjustable Height Double-Sided Reading Table, English

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1950's Mint Green Formica Adjustable Hospital Table with Tray
1950's Mint Green Formica Adjustable Hospital Table with Tray

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica

Antique Adjustable Jugendstil Working Table with Inkwell for Craftsman & Artists
Antique Adjustable Jugendstil Working Table with Inkwell for Craftsman & Artists

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

Category

Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Drafting Board Drawing Adjustable Table & Straight Edge by Lolly Neolt, Italian
Drafting Board Drawing Adjustable Table & Straight Edge by Lolly Neolt, Italian

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

Category

Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Oakwood and Cast Iron Adjustable Small Drafting Table Attributed to Hamilton
Oakwood and Cast Iron Adjustable Small Drafting Table Attributed to Hamilton

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

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple, Oak

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Adjustable Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the adjustable writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An adjustable writing desk — often made from wood, metal and iron — can elevate any home. There are 89 variations of the antique or vintage adjustable writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the adjustable writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each adjustable writing desk bearing Industrial, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made adjustable writing desk over the years, but those crafted by A. Feret, Achille Castiglioni and Ahrend de Cirkel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Adjustable Writing Desk?

Prices for an adjustable writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $675 and can go as high as $28,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,233.

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.