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Giovanni Battista Bassi Asymmetrical writing desk Italy 1950
By Giovanni Bassi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful a-symmetrical writing desk-table designed by Giovanni Battista Bassi and made in Italy in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Writing Desk 3 Drawer Denmark Asymmetrical Top
By Arne Vodder
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Great vintage midcentury Danish modern writing desk 3 drawer Denmark asymmetrical top. Stunning
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Elemento M.I.3.1 Asymmetrical Desk
By Martin Interiors
Located in Milan, IT
Plush detailing meets a bold and dynamic structure in this superb desk. Offered in a stylish glossy
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Elemento M.I.3.1 Asymmetrical Desk
Elemento M.I.3.1 Asymmetrical Desk
H 30.71 in W 63 in D 23.63 in
Asymmetrical Italian Mid-Century Desk in Walnut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century desk in walnut with an open pore satin finish. The asymmetrical design offers a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Asymmetric Walnut Desk w/ Nickel Accents, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
An asymmetric desk executed in walnut, featuring walnut stretchers, nickel hardware, and accents
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Nickel

Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Italian Walnut Asymmetrical Desk
By Bertha Schaefer, M. Singer & Sons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive midcentury angled student desk in Italian walnut designed by Bertha Schaefer for M
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Writing Desk in Wood and Glass with Armchair
Located in Milano, IT
the 1920s/30s. The vintage writing desk is very rare and distinctive. The top is made entirely of
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Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Asymmetric Rounded 1930s French Art Deco Desk in Black Lacquer with Special Lock
Located in Ulm, DE
Desk Piano lacquer, black high gloss Special feature: the lock sits in the body, not in the drawers
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Post modern Memphis style artistic writing desk and chair, Germany 1980s
By Memphis Group, Gaetano Pesce, Ettore Sottsass
Located in ECHT, NL
Unique artistic writing desk and chair. The frame is made from steel and wrought iron in different
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Kobe 1-Drawer Desk
By Galimberti Nino
Located in Milan, IT
In this superb desk, neat and sharp lines are meant to enhance its luxury details. The asymmetrical
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Kobe 1-Drawer Desk
Kobe 1-Drawer Desk
H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in
Scriba Azure & Gray Desk
By Oltrelegno
Located in Milan, IT
This desk coupling azure and gray wood will surely be a bold and playful statement in private
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Scriba Azure & Gray Desk
Scriba Azure & Gray Desk
H 29.14 in W 76.78 in D 31.5 in
Free-Form Desk Set, 1960
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Desk, bookcase and tripod chair in solid mahogany, Circa 1960. The trestle desk has a 5 cm thick
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Free-Form Desk Set, 1960
Free-Form Desk Set, 1960
H 29.69 in W 60.24 in D 20.87 in
Crooked Desk by Nazara Lazaro
By Nazara Lazaro
Located in Geneve, CH
Crooked desk by Nazara Lazaro Dimensions: H 75 cm x W 170 cm x D 96 cm Materials: Massive oak
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2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Crooked Desk by Nazara Lazaro
Crooked Desk by Nazara Lazaro
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 37.8 in
Onda Medusa Iridescente Desk by Carlo Rampazzi
By Sergio Villa
Located in Milan, IT
Eye-catching since its asymmetrical design, this desk is an artful piece celebrating waves even
Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Onda Medusa Iridescente Desk by Carlo Rampazzi
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
Laminated boomerang desk made in Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Step back into the iconic Italian style of the 1950s with this Ponti-inspired asymmetrical
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Laminated boomerang desk made in Italy 1950s
Laminated boomerang desk made in Italy 1950s
H 28.35 in W 94.49 in D 47.25 in
Danish Vintage Walnut Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
has an asymmetrical shape, on one side of the desk there is a bank of drawers with brass handles. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Danish Vintage Walnut Desk by Kai Kristiansen
Danish Vintage Walnut Desk by Kai Kristiansen
H 29.93 in W 55.91 in D 29.14 in
21st Century Arizona Desk Polished Brass Wood Marble
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
lacquered wood. The Arizona office desk features details in marble, brass, and leather. This asymmetrical
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Campana Brothers Desk and Chair Assimetrica Collection
By Campana Brothers
Located in Curitiba, PR
industrial production with their traditional design on this desk and chair. The collection called Assitrica
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plywood

Large Oak & Class Modernist Desk, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
writing surface surrounded by an asymmetric lower level. A true statement piece. Can be fully restored on
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

'Acid Bauhaus' Desk by Alessandro Guerriero, 1989
By Alessandro Guerriero
Located in London, GB
stripes. Asymmetrical 'boxes' (the interiors brightened in lime green paint) protrude from desk top and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Wild Willy's Woodshop Contemporary Curved Birch Pillar Desk
By Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Distinguished by its sleek design and contemporary flair, this desk is a one stop shop for work or
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Colonial Haagse School Desk with Stool, Indonesia, 1930
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. The rectangular and asymmetrical shape of the desk is inspired by the New Hague School (1925-1940
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Vintage 1930s Indonesian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Wittmann Paraside Bird Desk Designed by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
The asymmetrical desk of the PARADISE BIRD collection by Luca Nichetto invites for interaction with
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2010s Austrian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Green Onyx Desk with Brushed Aluminum or Brass Base
By Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Celebrating nature's inherent beauty, the Oni Desk embraces the irregular shape of a found Green
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Onyx, Brass, Aluminum

Art Deco Desk with Leather Chair, Rosewood Veneer, France, 1930s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Regensburg, DE
Top Class original french Art Deco Executive Desk with original leather swivel armchair from France
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1930s "Record" desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Luxurious “Record” desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, with birch root top and sides and framed with
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Zebra Wood

Contemporary Work Station Set: Curved Birch Pillar Desk & Tetris Chair
By Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Birch Pillar Desk is a one stop shop for work or play. Asymmetrical elegance brings a dreamy union
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Plywood

19th Century, French Louis XV Style, Lacquered Wood Desk
Located in IT
19th century, French Louis XV style, lacquered wood desk This elegant lacquered wooden desk was
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty , 1900, France, Wood
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk Style: Art Nouveau or Modernism or Jugendstil Year: 1900 Materials :wood. We have specialized
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Penrose Glass Desk, Designed by Studio Isao Hosoe, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Penrose desk, designer home office desk, was created by Isao Hosoe together with Lucia Fontana and
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

Rare French Desk Georges Frydman Mahogany Black Metal Brass, 1950s
By Georges Frydman
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare and beautiful French modernist desk was made by Georges Frydman for EFA editor in the
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Paul Frankl Skyscraper Desk / Bench, Art Deco, Modernist, Cubist
By Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning and rare bookcase desk and cork top seat designed and manufactured by Paul Frankl, I
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Large, Airisto Work Desk, Stained Black by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Large, Airisto work desk, stained black by Made By Choice with Joanna Laajisto Dimensions: W 160cm
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash

Medium, Airisto Work Desk, Stained Black by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium, Airisto work desk, stained black by Made By Choice with Joanna Laajisto Dimensions: W140cm
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash

Large, Airisto Work Desk, Natural Ash by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Large, Airisto work desk, natural ash by Made By Choice with Joanna Laajisto Dimensions: W 160cm
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash

Carlo di Carli: Desk in Fruitwood, Brass, and Glass, Italy 1950s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in New York, NY
Carlo de Carli (1910 - 1999)   An important sculptural desk with six drawers by seminal Milanese
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Bureau Sophia d'Aldo Cibic Pourr Memphis Milano
By Aldo Cibic
Located in PARIS, FR
, revealing a black lacquered interior with compartments for all desk accessories. The asymmetrical design
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Late 20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Enamel

Bureau Sophia d'Aldo Cibic Pourr Memphis Milano
Bureau Sophia d'Aldo Cibic Pourr Memphis Milano
H 29.53 in W 49.22 in D 33.47 in
Petit Bureau en forme de libre PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Devoid of sharp angles, the rounded asymmetrical shape of the Petit Bureau En Forme Libre designer
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. The historic Rio design low table combines uncommon beauty and utmost functionality in an asymmetrical
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. The historic Rio design low table combines uncommon beauty and utmost functionality in an asymmetrical
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. The historic Rio design low table combines uncommon beauty and utmost functionality in an asymmetrical
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Petit Bureau En Forme De Libre, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
aesthetic into her studio. Without inhibiting the user, the rounded, asymmetrical curves, with no sharp
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand Rio Table for Cassina: a Timeless Design Masterpiece
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
beauty and functionality in an asymmetrical structure. Originally designed in 1937 and relaunched in 2020
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Mexique Pro, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
between 1938 and 1939. A sinuous, elegant piece whose organic, asymmetrical shape lends tasteful decor to
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mexique Pro, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Mexique Pro, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 51.19 in
Mexique PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
between 1938 and 1939. A sinuous, elegant piece whose organic, asymmetrical shape lends tasteful decor to
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mexique PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Mexique PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
H 28.75 in W 64.57 in D 66.15 in
Regence Style Trellis Parquetry Bureau Plat by François Linke, circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
three dummy drawers to the reverse, all with foliate-cast frame and handles. The sides of the desk are
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Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Asymmetrical "Linda Marie" Writing Desk with Leather Top by Kate Duncan
By Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Riffing on a traditional writing desk, our writing desk is made to order in a variety of sizes
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Leather

Asymmetrical "Linda Marie" Writing Desk with Leather Top by Kate Duncan
By Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Riffing on a traditional writing desk, our writing desk is made to order in a variety of sizes
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rorimer Brooks Art Deco Moderne lacquered bookcase Writing desk with chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
Manufactured by obscure Rorimer Brooks co. of Cleveland Ohio . Art Deco or Moderne Writing desk in
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks

Materials

Wood

Design Desk, Curved Top, Piano Lacquer, Chrome, France, 1950s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Extraordinary curved (kidney-shaped) designer desk from the 1950/60s. Asymmetrical shape similar to
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Japonisme" Cylinder Desk Att. to G. Viardot, France, circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in PARIS, FR
, allowing a larger area for working and writing. The lower part of the desk is formed on the left by five
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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Desks

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

18th Century Carved Cherrywood Commode Scriban from Bordeaux, France
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful example of a period Louis XV writing desk, this cherrywood commode scriban was hand
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Hand-Carved Writing Desk Commode, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
asymmetrical curves. It consists of two upper drawers, a drawing board, three drawers, and frames made of satin
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20th Century Portuguese Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Hand-Carved Writing Desk Commode, 20th Century
Hand-Carved Writing Desk Commode, 20th Century
H 45.28 in W 48.04 in D 24.41 in
Gio Ponti: Cabinet in Mahogany, Glass, Skai, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Ponti, in mahogany with five drawers angled subtly outwards, a glass writing desk, polished brass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

19th Century, Country French Louis XV Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
conceived as a compact writing desk that could be placed against the wall with a minimal footprint, but
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Brass

W25 Wishbone Drawer Desk by Skram
Located in Boston, MA
The W25 version of the wishbone drawer desk is an asymmetrical design. Features include book
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

W25 Wishbone Drawer Desk by Skram
W25 Wishbone Drawer Desk by Skram
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Set of Four Asymmetrical Architect Writing Desks, 1990s
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Set of four asymmetrical desks designed by a German architect in the 1990s. The frame is welded
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1990s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Asymmetric Triangular Granite and Polished Steel Executive Desk
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in Long Beach, CA
A monumental granite and polished steel executive desk attributed to Leon Rosen for the Pace
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Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

French Modernist Mahogany Asymmetrical Partners Desk by Sappho Gallery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unique shape French Modernist mahogany Asymmetrical partners desk by Sappho Gallery. Measurements
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany and Marquetry Writing Desk by Edward Roberts
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Late Victorian ormolu-mounted mahogany and marquetry ladies writing desk, circa 1880. The
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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Asymmetrical Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the asymmetrical writing desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every asymmetrical writing desk was constructed with great care. There are 159 variations of the antique or vintage asymmetrical writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 28 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the asymmetrical 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. When you’re browsing for the right asymmetrical writing desk, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made asymmetrical writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Cassina and Charlotte Perriand are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Asymmetrical Writing Desk?

Prices for an asymmetrical writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,195 and can go as high as $111,492, while the average can fetch as much as $4,954.

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 Asymmetrical Writing Desk
  • 1stDibs 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 12, 2021
    A 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What 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, 2023
    In 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.