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Traditional English Leather Top Black Lacquered Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
Traditional English leather top black lacquered writing desk. Newly made in the USA with iconic
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2010s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Black Polished Mahogany Writing Desk by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ole Wanscher, Danish 1903-1985. Mid-century desk in black polished mahogany by Danish cabinetmaker
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

General Study Desk Writing Table in Black and White by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
General Study Desk Writing Table in Black and White by Matteo Cibic is a formidable study table
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Resin

Miterz Modern Writing Desk by Cauv Design Powder Coated Steel and Black Walnut
By Joseph Cauvel of CAUV Design
Located in North Branch, NY
A modern and clean twist on the traditional writing desk. The "MiterZ" writing desk by Cauv Design
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2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Confidence of Cloud Writing Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
pays homage to the antique version of the writing desk that traditionally served to write letters by
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

General Berry Study Desk Writing Table in Blue and Red by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
top, and small details, which is reminiscent of a traditional desk As the name suggests, the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Resin

20th Century French Art Deco large Oak Vintage Office Desk / Writing Table
Located in New York City, NY
An original and unique French kneehole two-tone desk crafted from hand-carved oak and elevated on
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20th Century French Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Tineo Wood and Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The executive desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made in tineo wood and brushed stainless steel
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Ebony Macassar Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made in ebony macassar wood and brushed brass
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made in walnut wood and brushed brass. However, we
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Home Office Accent Writing Executive Desk Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made in walnut wood and brushed brass. The desk has
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

'Ripple' Black Walnut Desk by Tom Vaughan
By Tom Vaughan
Located in London, GB
'Ripple' black walnut desk by Tom Vaughan British, 21st Century Height 70.5cm, width 179cm, depth
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

'Ripple' Black Walnut Desk by Tom Vaughan
'Ripple' Black Walnut Desk by Tom Vaughan
H 27.76 in W 70.48 in D 32.09 in
Chinese Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Immerse yourself in the beauty of traditional Chinese craftsmanship with this Hand Painted/Black
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

PH Office Desk, Chrome, Black Painted Polished, Leather on Panles, Satin Matt
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
alternative to the traditional wooden desk, designed to capture the imagination of the user beyond the use of
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Exceptional Bronze Mounted French Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
framing and traditional French pulls, and the writing surface is a conforming gilt-embossed Black leather
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20th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Regency Gilt Bronze Mounted Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Kittery Point, ME
gilt bronze. This type of furniture is traditionally associated with the celebrated cabinet maker John
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Catrame Desk
By ROU Materiaal
Located in Milan, IT
ROU Materiaal's philosophy. This unique desk has a top fashioned from a piece of a centenary ginkgo
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Catrame Desk
Catrame Desk
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 25.6 in
English 19th Century Japanned Desk with Black and Gold Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English japanned kneehole desk from the 19th century with black and gold Chinoiserie décor
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Robert Kuo Repousse Curve Desk Table in Antique Copper and Black Lacquer
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Repoussé Curve Desk Antique Copper Hand Repousse Black Lacquer Limited Edition Repoussé is the
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2010s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Graphite Secretaire Desk, Pols Potten Studio
By Pols Potten
Located in Geneve, CH
Graphite secretaire desk - Pols Potten Studio. Dimensions: W119 x D59 x H75.5 cm. Materials
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2010s Dutch Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum, Iron

Graphite Secretaire Desk, Pols Potten Studio
Graphite Secretaire Desk, Pols Potten Studio
H 29.73 in W 46.86 in D 23.23 in
Handcrafted English Oak Desk
Located in London, GB
A new freestanding modern English oak desk design. Designed and handmade in England using skilled
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Handcrafted English Oak Desk
Handcrafted English Oak Desk
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 14.97 in
Müller Desk TB229 in Metal 'Reseda green'
By Müller Möbelfabrikation
Located in Tilburg, NL
Müller Desk TB229 in Metal 'Reseda green'. Germany, current production. Beautiful classic looking
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...

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Metal

Müller Desk TB229 in Metal 'Reseda green'
Müller Desk TB229 in Metal 'Reseda green'
H 30.32 in W 68.9 in D 31.5 in
Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
Located in London, GB
Our larger handcrafted Modernist wall mounted oak desk/vanity or console table designed and
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Leather

Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
H 31.11 in W 52.76 in D 13.98 in
Antique Brass Plated Desk, Pols Potten Studio
By Pols Potten
Located in Geneve, CH
Antique brass plated desk, Pols Potten Studio. Dimensions: W 120.5 x D 51 x H 75.5 cm. Materials
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2010s Dutch Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Antique Brass Plated Desk, Pols Potten Studio
Antique Brass Plated Desk, Pols Potten Studio
H 29.73 in W 47.45 in D 20.08 in
Antique Brass-Plated Desk, Pols Potten Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Antique brass-plated desk, Pols Potten Studio. Dimensions: W 120.5 x D 51 x H 75.5 cm. Materials
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2010s Dutch Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron, Aluminum

Antique Brass-Plated Desk, Pols Potten Studio
Antique Brass-Plated Desk, Pols Potten Studio
H 29.73 in W 47.45 in D 20.08 in
Large French Mid-Century Modern Studded Leather Desk, Pierre Lottier
By Pierre Lottier
Located in New York, NY
traditional materials and workmanship. The entire desk, top, legs, sides and drawer are covered with leather
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

19th Century Victorian Amboyna Inlaid Pedestal Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
of the desk is decorated with black and white line inlay which matches the design that has been
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Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Amboyna

1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Stylize your room with this impressive writing desk. This unusual desk takes its inspiration from
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Minimalist Brazilian Handcrafted Desk ''Glória'' by Dimitrih Correa
By Dimitrih Correa
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Glória is a minimal working desk designed to offer great usability and pleasure. The aesthetics
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Minimalist Brazilian Handcrafted Freijó Desk ''Cantilever'' by Dimitrih Correa
By Dimitrih Correa
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Cantilever is a minimal working desk designed to offer great usability and pleasure. The
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Minimalist Brazilian Handcrafted Peroba Desk ''Cantilever'' by Dimitrih Correa
By Dimitrih Correa
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Cantilever is a minimal working desk designed to offer great usability and pleasure. The
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

French design & connected executive desk in solid wood, by Christophe Lecomte
By Christophe Lecomte
Located in Landivy, FR
. Pull the removable black leather-pad on the desk top and plug your devices to the sockets board. 2
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash

Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk with Hand Painted Pattern
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
desk has six drawers, three on each side. The top is decorated with a hand-painted black and white
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Teak

French Directoire style Desk, light-grey lacquered, with a drawer & leather pad
Located in Landivy, FR
This desk with top storage compartments is a craft-handed re-interpretation of the French
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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Oak Desk with Ebonized Accents and Gilded Greek Key Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
of ebonized accents, creating a piece that is both refined and inviting. The desk's black surface is
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

PH Office Desk, Red Painted, Emerald Green Leather, Chrome, Satin Matte Drawers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
alternative to the traditional wooden desk, designed to capture the imagination of the user beyond the use of
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk, Style of Gio Ponti, c 1950s, Refinished
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully refinished Mid-Century Modern desk produced in Italy circa 1950s. Featuring black steel
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Tyrolean Style Ornate Pine Desk or Table with Locking Drawer from Austria
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Organically carved, its traditional features in natural wood tone contrasted by an ornate black iron key
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

PH Office Desk, Chrome, Mahogany Venee, Red Satin Matt, Solid Wood Edges
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
alternative to the traditional wooden desk, designed to capture the imagination of the user beyond the use of
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

PH Office Desk, Chrome, Natural Oak Veneer, Green Satin Matt, Plywood Edges
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
alternative to the traditional wooden desk, designed to capture the imagination of the user beyond the use of
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Modern Model T333 desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno
Located in London, GB
Model T333 desk produced in 1975 from a design by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Geri and manufctured
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

French Directoire style desk with a shelf and leather pad, light grey lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This desk is a craft-handed reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th
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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Dakota Jackson post modern Art Deco style executive partners desk featuring mahogany with
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

French Directoire style desk in oak with a shelf and leather pad, grey stained
Located in Landivy, FR
the rear of the top of the desk are symbolized an inkpot hole (left) and grooves to place your writing
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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Desk with Armchair by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern desk with Chair designed by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Desk & Chair in Hardwood & Iron by Geraldo de Barros, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian Modern desk and chair set by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor is nothing less than
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini Cavalletto Table, Black Stained Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
emerged from a traditional Italian craftsmanship practice. Using artisanal materials such as woven cane
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Louis XIII Period 1630s Carved Walnut Barley Twist Table with Black Painted Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII period walnut writing table from circa 1630 with two lateral drawers, barley
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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Table Monta in Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
interpretation in solid ash, stained black. The latter version is paired with a marble top. Wood is a natural
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Modern Table Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid Century Modern Table Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina Table designed by
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

The Secretary by Jonathan Nesci in Powder Coated Aluminum Plate with Leather
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
this piece a vertical elegance which makes it suited to be used in even a somewhat traditionally
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2010s American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

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
Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
up of three circular section legs in black stained ash wood, joined by three crosspieces on which the
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

Doge Large Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
returning to traditional aesthetic values. With the Doge table, Carlo Scarpa takes an innovative approach
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Doge Large Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa for Cassina
By Carlo Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
returning to traditional aesthetic values. With the Doge table, Carlo Scarpa takes an innovative approach
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Doge Large Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa for Cassina
By Carlo Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
returning to traditional aesthetic values. With the Doge table, Carlo Scarpa takes an innovative approach
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Doge Large Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa for Cassina
By Carlo Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
returning to traditional aesthetic values. With the Doge table, Carlo Scarpa takes an innovative approach
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Doge Large Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
returning to traditional aesthetic values. With the Doge table, Carlo Scarpa takes an innovative approach
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Doge Large Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa for Cassina
By Carlo Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
returning to traditional aesthetic values. With the Doge table, Carlo Scarpa takes an innovative approach
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
black marble. The low table by Charlotte Perriand is composed of six segments of different radius
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan, Wood

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Black Traditional Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the black traditional writing desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, every black traditional writing desk was constructed with great care. There are 83 variations of the antique or vintage black traditional writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 101 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer black traditional writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right black traditional writing desk, those designed in modern, mid-century modern and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made black traditional writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera and Cassina are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Black Traditional Writing Desk?

Prices for a black traditional writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $45 and can go as high as $184,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,885.