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Victorian Style Library Table with Black Writing Surface
Located in Toronto, CA
This Victorian Style Library Table with a Black Writing Surface is surely to be a focal point to
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Early 20th Century Canadian Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Modern Black Writing Table Desk or Vanity Console in high gloss
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Refined elegance and classic design characterize the Kanttari Writing Desk. The definition of rich
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Flagg Desk Classic Writing Desk or Home Office Computer Desk by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
We handcrafted this classic writing desk with hardwoods from Birmingham's urban forest. For your
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2010s American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

French Modern Neoclassical Ebony & Leather Desk /Writing Table, JeanMichel Frank
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
writing table has a classic, ebonized wood X-Frame base which supports a top and drawer in light green
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Silas Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Silas writing desk is crafted in solid hardwood with steel and brass accents. Inspired by the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...

Materials

Stainless Steel

Silas Writing Desk
Silas Writing Desk
H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Classic French Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic French Black Desk with a tooled inset leather top writing surface, the ebonized and
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Brass

Classic French Desk
Classic French Desk
H 30 in W 60 in D 29 in
Classic Modern Mirrored Desk
Located in New York, NY
Custom classic modern mirrored desk with silver trim legs. Customization is available in different
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Silver, Silver Leaf

Classic Modern Mirrored Desk
Classic Modern Mirrored Desk
H 30.5 in W 36 in D 19 in
Mastercraft Mid Century Bronze Writing Desk
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Beach, FL
classic form having a black tooled leather top over a case with two drawers with ming style pulls on four
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Large Desk Table Guy Lefevre Maison Jansen Black Lacquer Brass 1970s
By Guy Lefevre, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
A unique Maison Jansen black lacquered desk table designed by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen in the
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

"Maxine" 21st Century Black & White Ebony and Flamed Maple Table
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
Yin Yang, black & white, classic and modern expression and this is that catches the eye of the viewer
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Flagg Desk Walnut Writing Desk or Home Office Computer Desk by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
We handcrafted this classic writing desk with walnut hardwood from Birmingham's urban forest. For
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2010s American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Weave Desk from Ringvide, Birch wood, black oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave desk Weave desk is made of solid birchwood and birchveneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Oak

Weave Desk from Ringvide, Birch wood, black oil, Scandinavian
Weave Desk from Ringvide, Birch wood, black oil, Scandinavian
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H 29.53 in W 46.07 in D 19.69 in
Flagg Side Table Bedside Table Storage by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
We handcrafted this classic bedside table with hardwoods from Birmingham's urban forest. For your
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2010s American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Walnut Black Lino, 1945
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table desk designed by Finn Juhl in 1945, relaunched in 2009. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in
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2010s Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Walnut Black Lino, 1945
Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Walnut Black Lino, 1945
H 28.55 in W 53.55 in D 26.78 in
Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Iconic Writing Desk is both elegant and minimalist with its classic aesthetic that showcases
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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...

Materials

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
LOVELY VINTAGE PEDESTAL DESK WiTH EMBOSSED BROWN LEATHER
Located in Pulborough, GB
desktop. The leather is dyed in a rich, warm brown color that exudes a sense of classic luxury. This
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20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Exotic Peacock Feather Top Ormulu Desk
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Classic design meets exotic opulence. French cabriole legs and exquisite metal ormolu support an
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2010s Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinoiserie Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
This French, 19th century Chinoiserie black lacquer and gilded kneehole desk features an impressive
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinoiserie Desk
19th Century Chinoiserie Desk
H 33 in W 48 in D 21 in
Excellent Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Classic roll top desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with leather footrest. This stately executive
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Iconic Mastercraft Brass Desk With Leather Top
By Mastercraft
Located in Houston, TX
table by Mastercraft. This handsome desk has fluted legs with two drawers and a tooled black leather top
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Vintage 1970s American Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Jansen Manner Louis XVI Style Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage French Jansen Manner black lacquered Louis XVI style writing desk. Circa 1940. A timeless
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Vintage 1940s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Herbert Hirche Desk for Holzäpfel
By Herbert Hirche
Located in Neuss, NW
steel frame in black with a floating table top in teak veneer, a pull-out compartment for writing
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Vintage 1960s German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Herbert Hirche Desk for Holzäpfel
Herbert Hirche Desk for Holzäpfel
H 29.93 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Vladimir Kagan, Early Custom Sculptural Walnut Desk
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
biomorphic elements, the triangular black laminate writing surface cantilevers over a cubist stack of drawers
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

JFK Office Desk With Standard Legs by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
. Available in two versions: with standard legs or with adjustable height legs. Each table leg has a felt
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

JFK Office Desk With Standard Legs by NORR11
JFK Office Desk With Standard Legs by NORR11
H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
JFK Office Desk With Adjustable Height Legs by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
finishes. Available in two versions: with standard legs or with adjustable height legs. Each table leg has
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

JFK Home Desk With Standard Legs by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
has a slim table top of ash with three inbuilt drawers and a hidden space for a power bank, making it
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

JFK Home Desk With Standard Legs by NORR11
JFK Home Desk With Standard Legs by NORR11
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
JFK Home Desk With Adjustable Height Legs by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
. The desk has a slim table top of ash with three inbuilt drawers and a hidden space for a power bank
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Maple and Cherrywood Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Well-scaled Mid-Century modern writing desk in cherrywood and maple. This elegant piece features a
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Maple and Cherrywood Desk
Mid-Century Modern Maple and Cherrywood Desk
H 29.5 in W 47.25 in D 25.75 in
Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Wood Desk with Drawers
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic desk was made in Sweden during the 1960s. It is made of brown-gold teak with black
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

1960s Platone Desk for Castelli by Giancarlo Piretti
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Princeton Junction, NJ
) Classic design, in BLACK
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Weave Desk from Ringvide, Oak Wood, Natural Oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave Desk Birch desk, made of solid birchwood and birchveneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Oak

Weave Desk from Ringvide, Oak Wood, Natural Oil, Scandinavian
Weave Desk from Ringvide, Oak Wood, Natural Oil, Scandinavian
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H 29.53 in W 46.07 in D 19.69 in
Desk Action Office 1, George Nelson, Herman Miller, Large Version
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Bern, CH
Design classic desk Action Office 1, George Nelson, Herman Miller, large version. Offered is a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk with Hand Painted Pattern
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic desk was produced in Denmark during the 1960s. It is made of teak in a warm shade of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Weave Desk from Ringvide, Birch Wood, natural oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave Desk Birch desk, made of solid birchwood and birchveneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Oak

Weave Desk from Ringvide, Birch Wood, natural oil, Scandinavian
Weave Desk from Ringvide, Birch Wood, natural oil, Scandinavian
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H 29.53 in W 46.07 in D 19.69 in
Maya Desk by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
waxed oil timber finish, black leather Also available in solid American black walnut The Maya Desk
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2010s British Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Maya Desk by Dare Studio
Maya Desk by Dare Studio
H 29.34 in W 51.19 in D 28.15 in
Architectural Desk In Walnut By Carlo de Carli, Italy 1950's
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Hellouw, NL
luxurious walnut veneer adding a classic feel to this design that stepped outside the conventional at that
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Minimalist Brazilian Handcrafted Desk ''Glória'' by Dimitrih Correa
By Dimitrih Correa
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
proposes a clean yet strong approach using the classic trestle structural system. The whole piece
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Karl Springer Reptile Skin Side Table With Pull Out Glass Writing Surface
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Karl Springer race track oval two tiered side table, wrapped in black lizard skin embossed
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass, Wood

Dining Table Writing Desk Spider Leg Glass Top Mirror Steel Collectible Design
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Spider Classic Small' dining table is made of mirror polished stainless and tabletop in extra
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Crystal, Stainless Steel

Arne Jacobsen Black Egg Table
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Jacobsen egg table. Newly refinished ebonized black finish. Perfect to use in a small dining
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Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen Black Egg Table
Arne Jacobsen Black Egg Table
H 27 in W 45 in D 33 in
Chloe Side Table Travertine, Memphis, France, Le Berre Vevaud
Located in Paris, IDF
Chloe side table Travertine, Memphis, France, Le Berre Vevaud Empreinte Collection Steel base
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21st Century and Contemporary French Bauhaus Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Metal

Oman Table, Memphis, Marble, France, Le Berre Vevaud
Located in Paris, IDF
Oman table, Memphis, marble, France, Le Berre Vevaud Empreinte Collection Epoxy steel base
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21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, Chrome-Plated Steel, Black Glass, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk 1930-1939 Origin: Czech Dimensions of the table: Height: 74 cm (29.1
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus More Mirrors

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Gira Table Lamp by J.M. Massana for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The simplicity and familiar profile of a classic. A base, an arm, a shade; a square, a line, a cone
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

French Marble Top Bistro Cafe Table or Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Versatile French marble top rectangular cafe table or writing desk with a classic Provencal black
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Antique Early 1900s French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

Giulia Coffee Table, Memphis, France, Le Berre Vevaud
Located in Paris, IDF
Giulia coffee table, Memphis, France, Le Berre Vevaud Empreinte Collection Eglomise glass top
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21st Century and Contemporary French Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Beech

John Widdicomb for Mastercraft Black Lacquered and Brass Desk
By John Widdicomb, Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
This Classic writing table or desk by John Widdicomb for Mastercraft. Composed of a large black
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Armchair model "Leda" Black Edition by Salvador Dalí Spanish Surrealism
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Barcelona, ES
furniture. MEASUREMENTS 60 x 47 x h.92 cm MATERIALS AND FINISHES Structure in black patina cast brass
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

El Pulpo Mechanico, 21st Century, Landscape Photography, Contemporary
By Tao Ruspoli
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
El Pulpo Mechanico (Black Rock City), - Burning Man - 2010 Edition of 10, 32x49cm, Archival Print
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment

Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth, 1960s.
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Asaa, DK
closed with black tape that can easily be removed. Table top has a few small dings, please see photo
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century English Tunbridge Ware Marquetry Tea Caddy
Located in Forney, TX
displayed atop even the finest table, writing desk, glass console, or shelf. Classic, elegant, and
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

El Pulpo Mechanico, 21st Century, Landscape Photography, Contemporary
By Tao Ruspoli
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
El Pulpo Mechanico (Black Rock City), Edition 1/10, 20x30cm, 2010, digital Print, printed on Velvet
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment

Original Drawing Painting Abstract Biomorphic Art Phoenix Bird Michele Oka Doner
By Michele Oka Doner
Located in Surfside, FL
classic of social history, with material that was part of the public record of its time, it was used as a
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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Original Drawing Painting Abstract Biomorphic Art Gold Leaf Michele Oka Doner
By Michele Oka Doner
Located in Surfside, FL
prisms to reflect the times. Reviewed as classic of social history, with material that was part of the
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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Riviera Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
classic decors alike. Taking design notes from vintage escritoire desks, the Riviera dressing table is
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2010s British Vanities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood, Sycamore, Walnut

Riviera Dressing Table
Riviera Dressing Table
H 33.47 in W 51.19 in D 25.2 in
19th Century French Burr Walnut Gilt Metal Mounted Centre Writing Table
Located in London, GB
drawers and square section line inlaid tapering supports with ceramic castors This Classic writing table
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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Black Lacquer and Red Contemporary Stiletto Shoe Desk or Dressing Table Vanity
By Splinter Works
Located in Bath, GB
. With its timeless, Classic black colorings, and contrasting iconic hot red sole, the Stiletto desk
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2010s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Boulevard Desk in Black Lacquered with Leather Top
By Boca Do Lobo
Located in New York, NY
wood, this writing desk features a black leather top, and three drawers with classic cast brass handles
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mirror, Mahogany

Timeless 1960s Inspired JFK Desk in Black Ash
Located in Copenhagen, DK
office. The desk has a slim table top of ash veneer with three inbuilt drawers and stands elegantly
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2010s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Timeless 1960s Inspired JFK Desk in Black Ash
Timeless 1960s Inspired JFK Desk in Black Ash
H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
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Classic Black Writing Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the classic black writing table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, every classic black writing table was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a classic black writing table, we have 136 options in-stock, while there are 50 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect classic black writing table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right classic black writing table, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made classic black writing table over the years, but those crafted by Finn Juhl, Maison Jansen and Alabama Sawyer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Classic Black Writing Table?

The average selling price for a classic black writing table at 1stDibs is $4,898, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $87,143 for the highest priced.

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.