Luce Side Table in coloured glass by Giulio Cappellini for Cappellini
By Giulio Cappellini, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luce table by Giulio Cappellini & Antonio Facco represents the fruition of expertise, creativity and the sensibility to experiment with new uses for materials whilst maintain...
Metal
Alessandro Albrizzi Trestle Table
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Aleaandro Albrizzi Treestle Table Plated Steel and Glass Provence -Martha's Boutique in Palm Beach
Glass
$10,006 / item
Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Manufactured in Italy. The idea of comfort itself becomes a sofa. Soriana came into being in 1969, thanks to an intuitive vision...
Metal
1970s Vintage Glass Writing Desk Set from Italy, Good Condition
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Writing Desk realized in Italy in 1970s. Only one original pen available. Very good condition.
Glass
$3,150Sale Price / set|30% Off
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Four Piece Writing Desk Set With Butterflies
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Long Island City, NY
Collectible Oriental Asian Decor, Desk Accessories And Writing Instruments. Dimensions: Largest item 9 x 3 x 1/2 in.
Enamel
Antique French Louis XV Style Heavily Detailed Inlay wi Leather Topped Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XV Style Heavily Detailed Inlay Kingswood & Mahogany with Brass Ormolu Mounted Blue Leather Topped 3 Drawer Writing Desk A stunning piece that combines exquisit...
Brass, Ormolu
Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.
Styles to Know
Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece
Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.
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