PAPILLON 48" Round Dining Table in Black Metal and Black Glass by Soraya Osorio
By Soraya Osorio
Located in Vero Beach, FL
The Papillon Dining Table forms the perfect union between black glass and a dark grey/black metal base. Use as an entry foyer table or desk/writing table.
Steel
Italian mid-century modern blue formica and black metal desk, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern blue formica and black metal desk, 1960s. Small desk, coming from a hotel room, with a matt black tubular metal structure and a rectangular top in light bl...
Metal
Italian mid-century modern wooden and black metal desk with three drawers, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wooden and black metal desk with three drawers, 1960s Wooden desk with drawers.
Metal
French 1950s Black Metal and Wood Occasional / Writing Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Mid-Century writing / side table with a wooden top, a black lacquered metal frame and brass sabots.
Metal
1920s French Industrial Drawing Table Black Metal Wood Adjustable Base
Located in High Point, NC
A well-proportioned 1920s French drafting table featuring a solid wooden top supported by a sturdy metal and wood base. Designed with function in mind, the adjustable tilting surface...
Metal
Jacques Hitier for MBO, Desk in oak and black metal, year 1951
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blond oak desk opening with a drawer on the front. Black laminate top. Tripod base in black lacquered metal.
Oak
One-off Oval Wood and Metal Table by Adelmo Rascaroli, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Custom made Italian 60s oval wood dining table by Adelmo Rascaroli. Black metal base with brass feet and wood top.
Metal
Desk in the Style of Art Deco in Black Piano Lacquer
Located in Ulm, DE
Modernist desk in black lacquer Writing desk Piano lacquer, high gloss black Metal fittings in Art Déco style, France around 1950 Dimensions: Width: 180 cm Height: 78 cm Depth: 90 cm
Metal
German Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered Wood and Metal Desk by Voss, 1950
By Voss
Located in New York, NY
Elegant German modernist desk / writing table by Voss with a cantilevered wood top and three wood drawers on each side supported by four black metal legs. A refined, modern compositi...
Italian mid-century modern metal leather plastic desk BBPR Olivetti, 1960s
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in MIlano, IT
Under the top, there is a column of eight black metal drawers with a beige metal structure.
Metal
Dutch Midcentury Industrial Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch midcentury industrial black metal desk with a rectangular wood top and three cupped ring drawers.
Metal
Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in bruxelles, BE
White wooden desk with black metal. Consists of a cabinet with 3 drawers and storage space, and another cabinet with 3 drawers.
Metal
Vintage Desk by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, 1950s
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
The desk is made out of black metal and a formica top. Good condition 1950s - Belgium Height: 79cm/31.10" Width: 79m/31.10" Depth: 55cm/21.59"
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful walnut Drexel desk with matte black metal handles. Great piece for any office or bedroom.
Walnut
Ico Parisi "Urio" Executive Desk, MIM Roma, Italy 1950s
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Roma, IT
The structure in enameled black metal and steel, creates a sophisticated contrast that highlights the desk’s architectural design.
Aluminum, Steel, Metal
Jumbo Table with Structure in Black Ash, by Paolo Cappello
By Miniforms, Paolo Cappello
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Here you are shown Jumbo Table with a Black Ash Structure. Detail finishes offered include Copper Rose Gold Matte, and Black Metal.
Wood
Bespoke Modernist Metal Desk, Glossy Lacquer, Aluminium, Black Covered Desktop
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist metal desk made of glossy lacquered metal, aluminum, and a black-covered desktop, customizable.
Metal, Aluminum
Mid Century Modern French Black Lacquered metal table or desk
Located in London, GB
Unusual French industrial style black lacquered metal dining table or desk.
Metal
21st Century by Giovanni Casellato & MarCo Raparelli Metal Desk Table Black
By Marco Raparelli
Located in Roma, IT
"A story that doesn't get told" first started as a site specific installation, for Secondome exhibition "I'm not weird, I'm limited edition" during Milan Fuorisalone 2015: An iron ta...
Iron, Metal
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
20th Century Yellow Formica children's school desk with two leaves
Located in Miami, FL
Yellow formica and black metal desk, Italian modernism, ca. 1960. Small desk from a hotel room with a matte black tubular metal frame and a rectangular-shaped top made of yellow Form...
Formica
1930s French Art Deco Desk in Black Lacquer with Nickeled Metal Applications
Located in Ulm, DE
Desk Piano lacquer, black high gloss Metal applications, freshly nickel-plated Non-functional drawers on the back Original Art Deco, France 1930s Dimensions: Width: 130 cm Height: ...
Metal
Art Deco Desk, Black Lacquer, Walnut, Metal, France circa 1950
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large, strongly curved Art Deco desk in black lacquer with metal accents, France circa 1940–1950.
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Bespoke Executive Metal Desk, Lacquered Metal, Industrial Design, Germany, 2018
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
The tabletop can be covered with linoleum, nanotech laminate, or lacquer and is framed by an aluminum profile with a black hard plastic insert. The metal frame is lacquered and avail...
Metal, Aluminum
Willy Van Der Meeren Desk by Tubax Belgium 1955
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This typical fifties Industrial desk has a very nice Industrial look with the black metal folded v structure feet and the grey metal body which separates the wooden tops, finished w...
Metal
Metal and Leather Writing Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This French writing table combines industrial precision with a refined material palette. The sleek metal frame provides a strong, modernist foundation, while the textured leather top...
Metal
French Mid-Century Live Edge Wood Desk, circa 1960s
Located in Houston, TX
The warm, expressive wood contrasts elegantly with the pared-down silhouette. Supported by slender black metal legs with a stabilizing stretcher, the base introduces a subtle indust...
Steel
Industrial Metal Work Desk, America 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Metal Work Table America, 1950 Industrial table made fully of metal with one drawer on front. 65.5”L x 34”d x 30.5”h Ref. INDS537
Metal
Large Black Desk Files Drawers, Wood Metal, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Style
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Marajoara desk with drawers and files (optional) is a study on Mid-Century Modern utilitarian furniture, with Brazilian Native Arte Reference. In tribute to Lina Bo Bardi's design, ...
Steel
Italian mid-century modern desk in light blue metal and black leather top, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern desk in light blue metal and black leather top, 1960s Desk with rectangular top covered in black leather.
Metal
Industrial Design Executive Metal Desk in Lacquered Metal, Germany, 2018
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
The desktop can be covered on choice with Linoleum, nanotech laminat or lacquered and is framed with an aluminium profile with a black hard plastic insertion. The metal structure is ...
Aluminum, Metal
21st Century Desk Wight Ebony and Black Leather with Metal Leg by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
A semi-circular black lacquered metal legged desk with a white ebony veneer top and black leather desk blotter.
Wood
Black Desk with Drawer, Wood and Metal Legs, Brazil Mid-Century Modern Designer
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Marajoara design desk with drawers is a study in Mid-Century Modern utilitarian and luxury furniture, featuring minimalist details and inspired by Brazilian native art. The desig...
Steel
$4,773 / item
Müller Desk TB229 in Metal 'Reseda green'
By Müller Möbelfabrikation
Located in Tilburg, NL
Müller Desk TB229 in Metal 'Reseda green'. Germany, current production.
Metal
British Colonial Military Officer's Campaign Metal Field Desk
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare British colonial officer's campaign field desk on stand. Constructed from metal and brass featuring a royal blue painted finish with gilt highlights. The top opens to a fitted i...
Brass, Metal
Industrial Design Executive Metal Desk, Customizable, Germany, 2018
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Industrial design executive metal desk, customizable, Germany, 2018.
Metal, Aluminum
$3,088Sale Price|10% Off
Meccano Metal Desk - Headboard, Collectible Italian Furniture, Spinzi Milano
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Crafted from a single, bent, burned metal sheet, it has a wonderful patina ranging from black to an iridescent shade of blue/purple depending on the light.
Metal
Vintage Hillebrand Desk Table, Aluminum & Metal, German Design, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage desk table 70's Hillebrand period 70's design Hillebrand Germany condition good light signs of use size 72 x 120 x 80 (hxwxd) details metal; aluminum; article ...
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century Desk Wight Ebony and Black Leather with Metal Leg by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
A semi-circular black lacquered metal legged desk with a white ebony veneer top and black leather desk blotter.
Wood
Italian mid-century modern metal red leather plastic desk BBPR Olivetti, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Under the top are six drawers with beige metal handles, joined by a beige metal plate. The round beige metal legs have black plastic feet.
Metal
21st Century Desk Wight Ebony and Black Leather with Metal Leg by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
A semi-circular black lacquered metal legged desk with a white ebony veneer top and black leather desk blotter.
Wood
21st Century Desk Wight Ebony and Black Leather with Metal Leg by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
A semi-circular black lacquered metal legged desk with a white ebony veneer top and black leather desk blotter.
Wood
Bbpr for Olivetti, Spazio Table, Desk, 1950s/60s
By Studio BBPR
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large 'Spazio' table or desk with a top covered in green vinyl, resting on a gray and black metal base. The feet end with black circular tips.
Metal
Paolo Piva Style Metal and Glass Desk, Italy, 1970s
By Paolo Piva
Located in Naples, IT
Rectangular dining table with geometric black lacquered metal frame and transparent glass top, in the style of Paolo Piva 1970.
Metal
Iconic Black & Silver Art Deco Muller Chrysler Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super iconic classic line Muller Chrysler executive desk by Muller Mobelfrabrikation. Double pedestal desk known for its high quality handmade construction of hand welded sheet stee...
Metal, Steel
Mini Willy Van Der Meeren Writing Desks for Tubax with Black Base and Black Edge
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mini Willy Van Der Meeren industrial desks for Tubax—perfect as an entry table or vanity, with a printed laminate top, black enameled metal wire frame, and black sheet metal shelf.
Metal
Modernist Metal Desk, Lacquered Steel, Aluminium, Nano-Plate Top, Customizable
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist metal desk made of lacquered steel, aluminum and a nano-plate top. Customizable, production time c. 8 weeks.
Aluminum, Steel
1960s Free Form Mosaic Console Table by Berthold Muller, Metal & Stone
By Berthold Muller
Located in London, GB
Designed by Berthold Müller (1893–1979), this distinctive free-form mosaic console table or desk exemplifies the artist's celebrated fusion of functional design and abstract art. The...
Brass
Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk Black Oak Wood & Black Lacquer
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
Joao Faria created the stunning Home Desk ROOTS for contemporary and home offices. Rather than being placed against a wall, it should stand in the middle of the room and be admired f...
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel
Modern Small Desk with Black Marquina Ceramic Top and Black Frame, Made in Italy
By Matthias Demacker
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2.2) Dining table with aluminum legs, structure and drawer. The top is made of Black marqu...
Metal, Aluminum
$3,117Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mid Century Writing Table - Silent Black
Located in Westwood, NJ
Slender lines form a light and airy design in this modern table. A graceful combination of burl wood in a silent black polished finish atop an organic faux bois base in a silvered br...
Marble, Metal
Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Black Oak Wood & Black Lacquered Steel
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 1.0 is made of black oak wood and black metallic lacquered steel and can be placed in contemporary executive and home offices. This piece would make the ...
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Willy van der Meeren Writing Desk for Tubax, Enameled Metal Frame
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Desks have printed Formica tops, a laminate technology popular in postwar European furniture manufacturing that durability for high-use environments. The tubular metal frame feature...
Metal, Enamel, Steel
$6,111Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Minimalist Home Office Writing Desk in Black Oak Wood and Black Lacquer
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The VOID Collection is best described as simple but sophisticated. Furniture with a void, reinforced by the existence of an exoskeleton, captures our attention in this space. This ed...
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel
Desk /Table by Bengt Johan Gullberg, Metal and Teak, Sweden, 1950s
By Bengt Johan Gullberg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Produced by Gullberg trading company in Sweden during the 1950s. Made from black lacquered metal with big rubber feet and table top of teak.
Metal
Studio BBPR for Olivetti "Spazio" Desk with an Olive Felt Top, Italy, 1960's
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Three distinct materials—metal, felt, and black plastic—are used in clear, deliberate ways.
Steel
Industrial Design Rolling Cart/ Trolley Lacquered Metal for Office/Living Spaces
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
The desktop can be covered on choice with Linoleum, nanotech laminate or lacquer and is framed with an aluminum profile with a black hard plastic insertion. The metal structure is pa...
Aluminum, Metal
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.
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The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
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