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.
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. wide x 25 in. deep (opened) / 20 in. deep closed.
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. wide x 25 in. deep (opened) / 20 in. deep closed.
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 Dimensions: H x W x D: 78 x 84 x 50 Height-adjustable to approx. 120 cm, can be folded up...
Mahogany
Guillerme et Chambron, Desk Table, Oak Writing Desk, Height Adjustable
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, desk table, oak writing desk, height adjustable.
Oak
$9,500
Adjustable Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This desk, attributed to French designer, Robert Paveau, showcases a harmonious blend of materials and design elements emblematic of mid-20th century French furniture. Its adjustable...
Metal
Adjustable writing table with Adam and Eve inlay
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Adjustable writing table with Adam and Eve inlay. Professionally stained and repolished.
Brass
Industrial Desk w/ Adjustable Height Desk Top in Chrome & Metal, USA, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
This utilitarian desk features an adjustable height that adjusts from a maximum height of 30" to a minimum height of 26.5" via a small lever that operates with ease allowing one to c...
Metal
Danish Modern Adjustable Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Danish writing desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast features an adjustable floating drawer cabinet, allowing the user to position it on the right or left side of the table.
Brass
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 Greeter, easy to carry with a sloping top ands can be folded away when not required The...
Oak
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 adjustable height work table that gracefully moves from the sitting to standing position in ...
Steel
Herman Miller Sit-to-Stand Desk, Electric Adjustable, 70" Long, 2018
By Herman Miller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Herman Miller’s Sit-to-Stand Table encourages regular movement between postures to adjust to people’s work and workflow. The this work station is endlessly versatile. It’s 70 inches ...
Metal
Pierre Chapo B40 Adjustable Solid Elm Desk, France, circa 1970
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Geneva, CH
Solid elm adjustable desk by Pierre Chapo, France, circa 1970 The desks with mobile tops designed by Pierre Chapo offer a volume that is easy to arrange. The B40 stands out through...
Elm
Herman Miller Motia Sit-to-Stand Electric Adjustable Height Rectangle Desk Table
By Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Elegant Motia Ergonomic Sit-to-Stand table desk/work center by Herman Miller. An electric adjustable height worktable that gracefully moves from the sitting to standing position in s...
Steel
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 free to reach out with any questions
Metal
Josef Frank Adjustable Desk In Wood, Brass, and Felt for Frangi, Milano
By Josef Frank, Frangi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
Josef Frank Adjustable Desk In Wood, Brass, and Felt for Frangi, Milano Italy 1957 Model presented at the ‘Colore e forme nella casa d’oggi’ Exhibition 1957 at Villa Olmo, Como Bea...
Brass
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. An electric adjustable height worktable that gracefully moves from the sitting to standing position in s...
Steel
Restored Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Desk with Adjustable Base and Drop Leaf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The standout feature of this desk lies in its capacity to enlarge the writing area effortlessly by raising the left-hand drop-leaf.
Teak
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Adjustable Drafting Table C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An authentic antique Arts & Crafts period drafting table, crafted from solid oak, dating to approximately 1930. This piece exemplifies the movement's emphasis on utility, honest mate...
Oak
Vintage Hamilton Drafting Table Adjustable Tilt and Height
Located in Newtown, CT
Vintage Hamilton Drafting Table signed on stretcher. The top is 48" x 37.5" and has been cleaned. The leg span is 26" x 39" and it can raise from 32.5" to 39/5". Good condition wi...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Danish Adjustable Rolling Tray Table / Cart
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish Adjustable Rolling Tray Table / Cart. Circa 1970s. Features a minimalist Scandinavian design, an adjustable tray table that can be raised from 28" t...
Teak
Antique Industrial Adjustable Cast Iron Drawing / Drafting / Easel Table
By Washburn Shops 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique, industrial, artist rendering easel or drafting table features a 42 x 30 inch,solid wood top on a tilt and height adjustable cast iron pedistal base.. The height adjusts from...
Metal, Iron
English Mahogany Architect’s Table with Adjustable Kidney Top, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare 19th-century English architect’s table features a beautifully sculpted kidney-shaped top in richly figured mahogany that opens to reveal an adjustable drafting surface. Des...
Brass
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
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 Belmont 1940s / 50s The table is equipped with a hydraulic lift height adjustment syste...
Chrome, Metal
Mid 19th Century High-Adjustable Architect's Table, Mahogany, France, circa 1850
Located in Greven, DE
High-Adjustable Architect's Table France Mahogany Mid 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 79 x 93 x 56 cm, height adjustment: 79 - 120 cm Description: Rare writing and drawing tab...
Mahogany
English George III Chippendale-Style Mahogany Library Table Adjustable Book Stan
Located in Dallas, TX
a handsome "neat and plain" George III Chippendale-style Gentleman's library writing table with adjustable writing slope / book stand, mahogany with leather work surface, gilt emboss...
Leather, Mahogany
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 work surface, allowing it to adapt easily for drafting, drawing, writing, or u...
Wood, Birch
Mid-Century Modern French School Desk, Black Steel & Wood, 1940
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Modern French school desk, featuring a black laquered steel structure supporting both a wooden adjustable chair and a wooden adjustable desk with a writing surface and it...
Steel
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 on a heavily Carved 3 footed leg, set on this there is a leather top desk with a dra...
Leather
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 x 270 cm.
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 height adjustment from 25 inches to 34 inches in height. Will make a nice bedside,...
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 position to vertical position. Width of the top: 59 inches (150 cm) Height 39.4 inches (1...
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
Vintage Industrial Desk or Work Table A striking vintage engineer's/machinist's desk. The desk features a reclaimed wooden top, which has been waxed and polished for a high-end fini...
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 with black aluminum handles and two writing tablets with glass cover.
Aluminum
Adjustable Reading Table / Lecturn
Located in Hudson, NY
Adjustable reading / writing table or lecturn. Mahogany with brass foot caps and casters. American or English, early 19th c.
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
Handcrafted in Baltimore. This Marabu inspired, custom-crafted drafting table is a fully functional piece. It boasts an adjustable height and tilt feature that effortlessly adjusts v...
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 1970s Danish modern design, a fun and creatively-conceived beech-plywood construction ...
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
An English, mahogany adjustable cantilever writing desk, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.
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 vanity. The desk is made entirely of satinwood, one of the rarest and most expensive w...
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 use; scratches; discoloration; size 71 (highest position) x 88 x 40 (hxwxd) deta...
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 from flat to angular with the quality brass hardware. Inbuilt adjustable task la...
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. The Steelcase Airtouch height adjustable desk gives you 17" of height adjustments qu...
Steel
Friso Kramer Adjustable Drafting Desk
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A drafting desk with adjustable top. Great patina, original gray painted metal frame, birch plywood top. A collaboration between Friso Kramer and WIm Rietveld for De Cirkel.
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" - 36 1/4" (Glass 86 x 48 x 3/4 is shown for display purposes only.)
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 mark to base - "Michelangelo Sacchi" - Torino although the label is faded. The ...
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 Stand, or tray as the adjustable top pivots for angled viewing or horizontal tray ser...
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
It is named after the engineer who invented it, A. Feret. The desk is designed with a mechanism allowing for an adjustable height of 35.25 inches to 59 inches.
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
This unique 1950s French table is composed of a laminated plywood, asymmetrical top supported by enameled-steel bases which are adjustable. This versatile table can be used as a dini...
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 cabinet maker Johnstone & Jeanes of 67 New Bond Street, London.
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
This specialized mahogany desk was made in France, circa 1810. Made in the Directoire style, this remarkable desk features a top that can be adjusted for sitting or standing. Used by...
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.
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 various angles, the table / drawer extends as a writing/working surface with old worn...
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 right drawer and bottom right storage, slots for renderings. Retains original warm o...
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 construction and form. Designed with precision and a clear sense of innovation, it plays wit...
Beech
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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