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Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk The desk measures: 62 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 high, with a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann 'Jet' Corner Desk in Polyurethane
Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann 'Jet' Corner Desk in Polyurethane

Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann 'Jet' Corner Desk in Polyurethane

By Wilhelm Werndl

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann for Wilhelm Werndl, corner desk, model 'Jet', polyurethane, Germany, 1970/71

Category

Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plastic

Post Modern Corner Desk Glass
Post Modern Corner Desk Glass

Post Modern Corner Desk Glass

Located in Mortsel, BE

Please message us for more info or transportation options

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Kipp Stewart American Design Foundation MCM Solid Cherry Corner Desk
Kipp Stewart American Design Foundation MCM Solid Cherry Corner Desk

Kipp Stewart American Design Foundation MCM Solid Cherry Corner Desk

By Kipp Stewart

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kipp Stewart American Design Foundation Mid Century solid cherry corner desk This desk measures

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Cherry

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kipp Stewart for Drexel declaration mid century walnut corner desk This desk measures: 52.5 wide

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Guillerme & Chambron Free-Standing Corner Desk in Dark Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Free-Standing Corner Desk in Dark Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Free-Standing Corner Desk in Dark Oak

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, corner desk, stained oak, leather, France, 1960s. Corner

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Jules Wabbes Early Versatile Free-Standing Corner Desk in Wengé
Jules Wabbes Early Versatile Free-Standing Corner Desk in Wengé

Jules Wabbes Early Versatile Free-Standing Corner Desk in Wengé

By Jules Wabbes

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jules Wabbes, two-part corner writing desk, teak, coated steel, wengé, chrome, Belgium, 1960s This

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Two-Piece Walnut Corner Desk Table Bookcase Hutch
Two-Piece Walnut Corner Desk Table Bookcase Hutch

Two-Piece Walnut Corner Desk Table Bookcase Hutch

By American of Martinsville

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern walnut two piece corner desk bookcase hutch. Good utilitarian size bookcase

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Oak Corner Desk, Amsterdam School Design, 1920s Vintage
Art Deco Oak Corner Desk, Amsterdam School Design, 1920s Vintage

Art Deco Oak Corner Desk, Amsterdam School Design, 1920s Vintage

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A remarkable example of Dutch design, this unique Art Deco 'Amsterdam School' corner desk is a

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Oak and Black Stone
Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Oak and Black Stone

Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Oak and Black Stone

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, corner writing desk, oak, stone, France, 1960s A design by

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone

Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Dark Oak and Black Stone
Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Dark Oak and Black Stone

Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Dark Oak and Black Stone

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, corner writing desk, oak, stone, France, 1960s A design by

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone

Studio BBPR 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Movable Cabinet
Studio BBPR 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Movable Cabinet

Studio BBPR 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Movable Cabinet

By Studio BBPR, Olivetti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desk with various storage compartments, coated steel

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Corner Desk / Vanity / Storage Unit in the Manner of Frode Holm
Corner Desk / Vanity / Storage Unit in the Manner of Frode Holm

Corner Desk / Vanity / Storage Unit in the Manner of Frode Holm

By Frode Holm

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare corner desk / vanity / storage unit in the manner of Frode Holm. Produced in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Walnut Two Drawer, Rounded Corner Desk, Italy, 17th Century
Walnut Two Drawer, Rounded Corner Desk, Italy, 17th Century

Walnut Two Drawer, Rounded Corner Desk, Italy, 17th Century

Located in New York, NY

17th century Italian walnut two drawer desk. Square column shaped legs. Subtly rounded corners

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno ‘T96’ Executive Corner Desk in Black Lacquered Wood
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno ‘T96’ Executive Corner Desk in Black Lacquered Wood

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno ‘T96’ Executive Corner Desk in Black Lacquered Wood

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, executive desk, model ‘T96’, lacquered wood, steel, chromed metal, Italy

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Metal

Briccola-ge Corner Desk/Shelf in Solid Oak Wood and Black Lacquered Supports
Briccola-ge Corner Desk/Shelf in Solid Oak Wood and Black Lacquered Supports

Briccola-ge Corner Desk/Shelf in Solid Oak Wood and Black Lacquered Supports

By Miki Astori

Located in Milan, Lombardy

“The corner is a piece of home mistreated. A dead end with no way out. In every reality, in every

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Bog Wood

Briccola-ge Corner Desk and Shelf in solid Oak Wood and black lacquered brackets
Briccola-ge Corner Desk and Shelf in solid Oak Wood and black lacquered brackets

Briccola-ge Corner Desk and Shelf in solid Oak Wood and black lacquered brackets

By Miki Astori

Located in Milan, Lombardy

“The corner is a piece of home mistreated. A dead end with no way out. In every reality, in every

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Bog Wood

Ico Parisi for MIM Italian Midcentury Desk 1960's
Ico Parisi for MIM Italian Midcentury Desk 1960's

Ico Parisi for MIM Italian Midcentury Desk 1960's

By Ico Parisi

Located in bari, IT

Executive corner desk was designed by Ico Parisi for M.I.M Rome in Italy. The wooden top is

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Antique Walnut Rustic Small Console Table Desk Writing Table
Italian Antique Walnut Rustic Small Console Table Desk Writing Table

Italian Antique Walnut Rustic Small Console Table Desk Writing Table

Located in Carimate, Como

carved legs in solid wood. Ideal in any room as a small stand alone corner desk as well as next to the

Category

20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Kitchen Table Desk Writing Table
Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Kitchen Table Desk Writing Table

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Kitchen Table Desk Writing Table

Located in Carimate, Como

small stand alone corner desk as well as next to the wall. The rich and beautiful antique wood with the

Category

20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Kitchen Table Desk Writing Table
Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Kitchen Table Desk Writing Table

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Kitchen Table Desk Writing Table

Located in Carimate, Como

alone corner desk as well as next to the wall. The rich and beautiful antique wood with the classic

Category

20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian modern desk Direk by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, 1980s
Italian modern desk Direk by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, 1980s

Italian modern desk Direk by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, 1980s

By Ennio Chiggio

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern desk Direk by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, 1980s Corner desk model Direk

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Large L Shape Customizable Contemporary Corner Study Desk
Large L Shape Customizable Contemporary Corner Study Desk

Large L Shape Customizable Contemporary Corner Study Desk

By &New

Located in Leicester, GB

A beautiful large L Shaped Study desk made with a butternut powder-coated steel frame and a beige

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Large L Shape Customizable Contemporary Corner Study Desk
Large L Shape Customizable Contemporary Corner Study Desk

Large L Shape Customizable Contemporary Corner Study Desk

By &New

Located in Leicester, GB

A beautiful large L Shaped Study desk made with a deep burgundy powder-coated steel frame and a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Large L Shape Customizable Contemporary Corner Study Desk
Large L Shape Customizable Contemporary Corner Study Desk

Large L Shape Customizable Contemporary Corner Study Desk

By &New

Located in Leicester, GB

A beautiful large L Shaped Study desk made with a bright green powder-coated steel frame and a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Guillerme & Chambron Desk with Return in Blonde Solid Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Desk with Return in Blonde Solid Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Desk with Return in Blonde Solid Oak

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, corner desk, solid oak, France, 1960s This executive desk

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Rare Sculptural Desk in White Fiberglass
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Rare Sculptural Desk in White Fiberglass

Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Rare Sculptural Desk in White Fiberglass

By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Vittorio Introini

Located in Waalwijk, NL

-standing corner desk was designed by the Italian designer Vittorio Introini. Due to its all-white design

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl Directors Desk in Marble Look
Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl Directors Desk in Marble Look

Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl Directors Desk in Marble Look

By Wilhelm Werndl, Ernest Igl

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann for Wilhelm Werndl, corner desk, model 'Jet', painted polyurethane, Germany

Category

Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plastic

19th Century Twin Pedestal Mahogany Kneehole Desk
19th Century Twin Pedestal Mahogany Kneehole Desk

19th Century Twin Pedestal Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

gentle wear consistent with age and use. Some veneer lifting/chipping at corners This striking desk

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Classic by Carpanelli Book Writing Desk
Classic by Carpanelli Book Writing Desk

Classic by Carpanelli Book Writing Desk

By Carpanelli

Located in Desio, IT

inlaid precious stone matches the briarwood corners with filleting. The desk has three drawers as well as

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Karl Springer Shagreen & Chrome Executive Desk
Karl Springer Shagreen & Chrome Executive Desk

Karl Springer Shagreen & Chrome Executive Desk

By Karl Springer

Located in Denton, TX

Extremely Rare Karl Springer Shagreen & chrome executive desk. Each corner has brass accents to

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

John Vesey Stainless Steel Bronze Neoclassical Desk
John Vesey Stainless Steel Bronze Neoclassical Desk

John Vesey Stainless Steel Bronze Neoclassical Desk

By John Vesey

Located in Rio Vista, CA

mounted on top with bronze swag decorating the corners. Elusive desk with a famous roster of clients. From

Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Custom Italian Drawing Table or Writing Desk in Oak
Custom Italian Drawing Table or Writing Desk in Oak

Custom Italian Drawing Table or Writing Desk in Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

designer with a great eye for proportions planned this free-standing, functional desk with two corners for

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Maison Jansen Attributed Neoclassical Steel Quartz Marble Top Desk
Maison Jansen Attributed Neoclassical Steel Quartz Marble Top Desk

Maison Jansen Attributed Neoclassical Steel Quartz Marble Top Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

fluted column pilasters on the front corners. The entire desk is embellished with bronzed and brass

Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass, Steel

Richard Artschwager 3 drawer walnut Pedestal Desk New York 1950s
Richard Artschwager 3 drawer walnut Pedestal Desk New York 1950s

Richard Artschwager 3 drawer walnut Pedestal Desk New York 1950s

By Richard Artschwager

Located in Brooklyn, NY

both sides, so it could be floated in a room. Signature hourglass pulls and corner details. Desk has

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Elegant veneered bureau plat / desk in Louis XV style
Elegant veneered bureau plat / desk in Louis XV style

Elegant veneered bureau plat / desk in Louis XV style

Located in Berlin, DE

chased corner fittings. This desk is also perfect as a reception table.

Category

20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

B40 Desk in Solid Elm by Pierre Chapo, France, 1960s
B40 Desk in Solid Elm by Pierre Chapo, France, 1960s

B40 Desk in Solid Elm by Pierre Chapo, France, 1960s

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Antwerp, BE

slanted sides and corners. This extraordinary desk is carved from solid elmwood. The tabletop rests on two

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Ricks Desk in Brushed and Anodized Aluminum by Jonathan Nesci
Ricks Desk in Brushed and Anodized Aluminum by Jonathan Nesci

Ricks Desk in Brushed and Anodized Aluminum by Jonathan Nesci

By Jonathan Nesci

Located in Columbus, IN

the radius corners of the desk. Custom variations, finishes and colors available by request.  

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

French Art-Deco Executive Desk in High-Gloss Macassar Ebony & Brass
French Art-Deco Executive Desk in High-Gloss Macassar Ebony & Brass

French Art-Deco Executive Desk in High-Gloss Macassar Ebony & Brass

Located in Stamford, CT

corner of the desk is rounded which softens its overall presence with each side of the desk rises ever so

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Executive Desk in Walnut by Florence Knoll by Knoll Associates, USA, c. 1960s
Executive Desk in Walnut by Florence Knoll by Knoll Associates, USA, c. 1960s

Executive Desk in Walnut by Florence Knoll by Knoll Associates, USA, c. 1960s

By Florence Knoll

Located in Deland, FL

on the bottom right corner). This iconic desk is functional, structurally solid and ready for a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Dutch Colonial Teak Desk with Drawer and Turned Legs, Early 20th Century
Dutch Colonial Teak Desk with Drawer and Turned Legs, Early 20th Century

Dutch Colonial Teak Desk with Drawer and Turned Legs, Early 20th Century

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Dutch Colonial teak desk from the early 20th century, with single drawer and turned legs

Category

Early 20th Century Javanese Dutch Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

A Fine Black Louis XVI Style Leather Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat ca. 1950
A Fine Black Louis XVI Style Leather Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat ca. 1950

A Fine Black Louis XVI Style Leather Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat ca. 1950

By Maurice Hirsch

Located in Shippensburg, PA

corners of the desk have applied bronze ribbed moldings over tapered and fluted legs that terminate in

Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Elegant Black Bureau Plat / Writing Desk in Louis XV, Beech
20th Century Elegant Black Bureau Plat / Writing Desk in Louis XV, Beech

20th Century Elegant Black Bureau Plat / Writing Desk in Louis XV, Beech

Located in Berlin, DE

-embossed and high-quality leather insert (real leather). Very nice chased corner fittings. This desk is

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Period French Napoleon III Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour Antique Ladies Writing Desk
Period French Napoleon III Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour Antique Ladies Writing Desk

Period French Napoleon III Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour Antique Ladies Writing Desk

Located in Forney, TX

mellow patina. Structurally sound. Solid/sturdy. Evidence of old restoration to front desk corners

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

20th Century Luxurious White Bureau Plat / Writing Desk in Louis XV Style
20th Century Luxurious White Bureau Plat / Writing Desk in Louis XV Style

20th Century Luxurious White Bureau Plat / Writing Desk in Louis XV Style

Located in Berlin, DE

insert (real leather). Very nice chased corner fittings. This desk is also perfect as a reception table

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Luxurious White Bureau Plat / Writing Desk in Louis XV Style
20th Century Luxurious White Bureau Plat / Writing Desk in Louis XV Style

20th Century Luxurious White Bureau Plat / Writing Desk in Louis XV Style

Located in Berlin, DE

insert (real leather). Very nice chased corner fittings. This desk is also perfect as a reception table

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Maison Dominique Domin, Genevriére Art Deco Veneer Writing Desk or Vanity Table
Maison Dominique Domin, Genevriére Art Deco Veneer Writing Desk or Vanity Table

Maison Dominique Domin, Genevriére Art Deco Veneer Writing Desk or Vanity Table

By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique

Located in Firenze, IT

Exceptionally rare executive corner writing desk or vanity table branded Dominique, Paris. This

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century Walnut Partners Desk
19th Century Walnut Partners Desk

19th Century Walnut Partners Desk

Located in Savannah, GA

, backs and bottoms. The 4 corners of the desk are chamfered. All of the drawer fronts, cupboard door

Category

Antique 1890s English George III Desks

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Parquetry Desk
French Louis XVI Style Parquetry Desk

French Louis XVI Style Parquetry Desk

Located in Pembroke, MA

mounts, including swags at the corners. The desk has three drawers with working locks and keys and is

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Antique Victorian Fully Restored Sheraton Revival Desk Oxblood Leather
Stunning Antique Victorian Fully Restored Sheraton Revival Desk Oxblood Leather

Stunning Antique Victorian Fully Restored Sheraton Revival Desk Oxblood Leather

By Sheraton Revival

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Revival partner desk with oxblood leather writing surface This is pretty much the finest desk I have

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

A Regence Style Bureau Plat After The Model by Charles Cressent
A Regence Style Bureau Plat After The Model by Charles Cressent

A Regence Style Bureau Plat After The Model by Charles Cressent

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

the warriors with Roman armour, which elegantly defend the corners of this desk, known as bustes des

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Furnitue Gilt Bronze Bureau a Cylinder by A. Chevrie
19th Century French Furnitue Gilt Bronze Bureau a Cylinder by A. Chevrie

19th Century French Furnitue Gilt Bronze Bureau a Cylinder by A. Chevrie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

chiseled bronze, at the four corners of the belt desk there is 4 scrapers, the feet are lined with bronze

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

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Corner Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of corner desks available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all corner desks available were constructed with great care. Find 250 antique and vintage corner desks at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Corner desks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Corner desks bearing mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made corner desks over the years, but those made by Guillerme et Chambron, Sibast and Arne Vodder are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Corner Desks?

Prices for corner desks start at $341 and top out at $1,919,381 with the average selling for $4,802.

Finding the Right Desks And 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.

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