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The Square Desk. Brazilian Solid Wood Writing Table Design by Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Square Desk was inspired by the design of Brazilian modern furniture from the 1950s and 1960s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 21.66 in
Joaquim Tenreiro Brazilian Desk
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful Brazilian wooden desk by Brazilian master Joaquim Tenreiro, also known as the "Mestre de
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Jorge Zalszupin Directors desk, Brazil 1960s
By L’Atelier, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Brussels, BE
In 1960, Jorge Zalszupin designed and manufactured this large desk as part of the Componivel Series
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Brazilian Wood and Copper Desk with Drawers, Mid Century Brazilian Modern
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Marajoara desk with drawer is a study upon Mid Century Modern utilitarian furniture, with Brazilian
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
H 29.53 in W 79.14 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Rare Brazilian Rosewood Escriba Directors Desk by Tora Brazil, 1970s
By Escriba, Tora Brasil 1
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Very rare Brazilian solid Rosewood Escriba directors desk designed by Tora Brazil in the 1970s. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 29.53 in W 80.71 in D 41.34 in
Danish Modern Executive Brazilian Rosewood Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
the user. The desk has been built from Brazilian rosewood, which, thanks to its grains, provides a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The “Clara” desk is made with Brazilian rosewood, also known as jacaranda, with a rosewood veneer
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Jorge Zalszupin Folding Desk by L'atelier Brazil 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Folding desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L’Atelier, Brazil 1959
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Rosewood
The Chiquita Desk. Brazilian Solid Wood and Natural Straws.
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Chiquita writing desk features smooth and delicate lines, with 4 drawers featuring fronts made
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Straw, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Jean Gillon, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Jean Gillon, Brazil, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in
Rosewood Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely crafted Rosewood Desk designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) belonged to BLOCH
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 28.55 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
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
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in
Rosewood Desk Brazilian Midcentury Design by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 25.48 in W 42.13 in D 23.71 in
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wooden desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
4 Drawers.
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Rosewood Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, Brazilian Midcentury, 1965
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This bloch desk was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992), the “father” of Brazilian modernism
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 29.14 in W 55.32 in D 29.53 in
Large Brazilian Peroba Wood Executive Desk with Robustly-Carved Baluster Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Brazilian carved wood executive desk with two drawers, which has been fashioned from old
Category
20th Century Brazilian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
H 30.5 in W 81 in D 38.75 in
Desk in Solid Hardwood, by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This side desk is a mid-20th century Brazilian furniture piece designed by Sergio Rodrigues, made
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 18.12 in W 68.9 in D 31.11 in
Rosewood Desk by Geraldo de Barros 1950s, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Desk Geraldo de Barros.
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 27.96 in W 51.19 in D 29.53 in
Rare Desk by Carlo Hauner, Móveis Artesanal, 1950s, Brazilian Mid-Century
Located in New York, NY
1953, the desk appeared in a cover of "Brasil Moderno" (Modern Brazil) magazine, a bilingual
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 29.34 in W 50.99 in D 27.56 in
The Square desk with 3 Drawers. Brazilian Solid wood and Straw.
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Square Desk was inspired by the design of Brazilian modern furniture from the 1950s and 1960s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Straw, Wood
The Bi Writing Desk. Handcrafted from solid jequitibá and imbuia wood.
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Bi writing desk brings modernity and lightness combined with a classic touch. It's crafted from
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Rare Small Desk for Bloch, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This writing table by Joaquim Tenreiro is a paragon of Brazilian mid-century modernism
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 4.34 in W 41.34 in D 23.63 in
Giorgio Collection Brazilian Rosewood Desk in Satin Finish
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Desk in Brazilian rosewood satin finish with one center
pencil drawer +5 big full extension file
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Architectural Desk in Iron and Wood, by Unilabor, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Unilabor
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Unilabor was an important Brazilian furniture manufacturer during the mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 29.93 in W 50.79 in D 23.23 in
Large Black Desk Files Drawers, Wood Metal, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Style
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
furniture, with Brazilian Native Arte Reference.
In tribute to Lina Bo Bardi's design, this desk has a
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 80.71 in D 27.56 in
Executive rosewood writing desk by erik riisager hansen
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Erik Riisager Hansen 1
Located in Berkeley, CA
Brazilian rosewood, the top slab features a raised lip around three quarters of the desk. The spacious
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
'Nido' Mid-Century Modern style Desk in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Nido desk is comprised of an ample work area and a slim drawer all enclosed by delicate slats and
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 33.86 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
Black Desk with Drawer, Wood and Metal Legs, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Style
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Bo Bardi's design, this desk has a mixed aesthetic of Mid-Century Modernism with a touch of Brazilian
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 27.56 in
Rosewood Desk by Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros C. 1954, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
This desk was produced by the pioneer company Unilabor, with components designed by Geraldo de
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 29.41 in W 42.92 in D 20.87 in
Brazilian Rosewood Executive Desk attrib to Arne Vodder /Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Buffalo, NY
Richly grained Brazilian rosewood desk ,,made in Denmark attributed to Arne Vodder, Featuring 6
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.1 in W 43 in D 20.5 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29 in W 43.3 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Modern Desk in Hardwood with Floating Drawers, Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this magnificent Mid-Century Modern desk n hardwood & chrome finishes by Sergio
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 29.5 in W 78.7 in D 35.4 in
Dança Desk
By Gabriela Campos, Estúdio Mais Alma
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
The Desk Dança is a reinterpretation of the work “A Dança” by Henri Matisse, one of the most
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
4-Drawer Bodil Kjaer Desk for E. Pedersen & Son of Denmark in Brazilian Rosewood
By E. Pedersen & Søn, Bodil Kjaer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We present a very nice example of the 4-Drawer Bodil Kjaer Desk for E. Pedersen & Son, finished in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29 in W 73 in D 37 in
Moema desk
By Studio Volanti
Located in São Paulo, SP
desk for this helps to maintain concentration, focus and to do a quality work. With 3 drawers, the
Category
2010s Brazilian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1966
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Desk
Created for the offices of Bloch Editores, Sao PAulo
Brazil, 1966
Jacaranda (rosewood) wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Jacaranda, Rosewood
Mais, Desk by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Mais - Desk by Alva Design
Materials: Wood, MDF, Formica, Leather details
Dimensions: 190 x 87 x 74
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2010s Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Desk by Geraldo de Barros
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Milan, IT
Desk by Geraldo de Barros. Brazil, 1950s.
Manufactured by Unilabor. Wood, black painted metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lia S Desk Freijo Wood
By Gisela Simas
Located in Rio de Janeiro, BR
A desk table that has everything you need handily available, lining up practicality and beauty. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather
Bloch Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, GB
Tenreiro and Sergio Rodrigues.
This desk presents both a patrimony label with an identification number
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Campana Brothers Desk and Chair Assimetrica Collection
By Campana Brothers
Located in Curitiba, PR
are certainly the most famous names in Brazil when it comes to design. The duo combines artisanal and
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plywood
Office Desk model “Square” by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1966
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Office Desk model "Square"
Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçao
Brazil, 1966
Jacaranda
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Jacaranda
Jorge Zalszupin Rosewood Vintage Office Desk
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Writing desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his company, L'Atelier. This piece has
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Rare 1970's Jorge Zalszupin L'atelier Space-Age Plastic Desk
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Norwalk, CT
Rarely seen and even more rarely available Space-Age molded plastic desk manufactured by L'atelier
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Space Age Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Large Jacaranda Desk by Jorge Zalszupin by L'Atelier San Paulo, 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Dronten, NL
the Palácio do Planalto.
A similar desk is featured in the book Brazil Modern by Aric Chen. This is
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Jacaranda
H 28.35 in W 43.31 in D 82.68 in
Midcentury Modern Desk in Hardwood & White Top by Jorge Zalszupin, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern desk in Light hardwood designed by Jorge Zalszupin for
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Hardwood
H 32.3 in W 73.6 in D 25.2 in
Desk with Painted Glass Top, Joaquim Tenreiro for Bloch Editors, Mid-Century
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
of Brazilian furniture design is evident in every facet of this magnificent desk. With its graceful
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
H 29.14 in W 53.55 in D 25.6 in
Italian Mid Century Secretary, Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid century secretary in Brazilian Rosewood. Four drawers when open the desk height is 30
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Carlo Hauner's Mid-Century Modern Personal Use Desk in Caviúna Wood and Iron
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This desk was where Carlo Hauner designed, at the beginning of the 1950's, several of his
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 43.31 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
The Square Desk, Square Armchair, Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Square Desk was inspired by the design of Brazilian modern furniture from the 1950s and 1960s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 21.66 in
Rosewood Desk with Painted Glass Top by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely crafted rosewood desk designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) belonged to Bloch
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
H 28.94 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
Mid-CenturyModern Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin for L’atelier, c. 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
sixties is stunning!
This beautiful desk is made in solid Brazilian Rosewood, known as Jacaranda and
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 25.6 in W 50.4 in D 29.9 in
1970's Midcentury Modern Desk in Tubular Chrome & Wood Leaf by Geraldo Barros
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian Modern desk has a chromed tubular metal base with top and drawers in agglomerated
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
Postmodern Architect-Designed Plywood & Steel Desk
Located in New York, NY
Postmodern Large Architect-Designed Plywood and Steel Custom-Made Desk, the heavy mirrored steel
Category
Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Biedermeier
Year 1847
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
If you are
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Antique 1840s French Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Brazilian writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Brazilian writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, rosewood and metal. Find 89 options for an antique or vintage Brazilian writing desk now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Brazilian writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each Brazilian writing desk bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made Brazilian writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Sergio Rodrigues, Joaquim Tenreiro and Atelier BAM are consistently popular.
How Much is a Brazilian Writing Desk?
A Brazilian writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,500, while the lowest priced sells for $905 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.
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 Brazilian Writing Desk
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs 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 19, 2021A 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023What 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, 2023In 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.
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