Antique Italian Curve Shaped Inlay Walnut Burl Wood Writing Desk Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian Antique desk writing table, in beautiful veneer burl wood with great inlay decors, elegantly shaped with curved sides completed by two top and one central drawers a...
Wood
Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Curved Legs, Expandable, Circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier desk crafted from walnut, featuring gracefully curved legs and a baluster-shaped central stretcher. The desk offers ample storage with five drawers and an expandable writ...
Walnut
Modern Curved Home Office Writing Desk Oak Wood White Lacquer Stainless Steel
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Orbit Collection is perfect for relaxed home designs that are full of light and personality. The Home Desk is oval, with oak and white lacquered wood interconnected on its tablet...
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
Harvey Probber Curved Walnut Desk
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Impressive and sculptural curved top executive desk in walnut by Harvey Probber. Panoramic scale 84" wide x 34" deep x 29.5" high. Seven bands of walnut in alternating grain directi...
Chrome
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 traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. This technique ...
Copper
Monteverdi-Young Executive Curved Desk
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monteverdi-Young executive curved desk, with lockable (with keys) compartments, drawers and space for anything that you might need for your desk. Custom fitted curved glass top in th...
Walnut
1980s Curved Mahogany Century Desk
By Century Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite curved desk. The ultra rare desk exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibi...
Brass
Chic Vintage Curved Lucite Desk
Located in North Miami, FL
This sexy and unique curved Lucite desk with a lower tier for storage. Chrome stretcher to base provides additional stability and heft. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR M...
Metal
Mid Century Italian Curved Executive Desk
Located in Westport, CT
Large Mid Century Italian Executive Desk fully finished on all sides and comprised of harmonious arching forms. Its curved shaped double molded plateau is inset with a soft pearled g...
Fruitwood
Art Deco Curved Mahogany Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco curved mahogany desk. Restored.
Leather, Mahogany
Edward Wormley Curved Desk for Dunbar
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Important Edward Wormley designed semi circular desk with swing out drawers and rear bookshelf for Dunbar circa 1938. This rare and early design from Wormley is an important piece in...
Leather, Mahogany
Curved Directors Desk In Walnut, Italy 1940s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Curved Directors desk in walnut with wooden knob details and hand carved drawers, Italy 1940s. Although the designer and maker are unknown, this details on desk show true ...
Brass
French Art Deco curved desk in solid wood
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French Art Deco desk from the 1930s in solid wood and veneer. It features a large curved top, a column of three drawers on the left, and a hinged door opening onto a compartment on t...
Wood
$6,310 / item
Boomerang Curved Transparent Glass Desk by Enzo Mari
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Milan, IT
The boomerang curved transparent glass desk, designed by Enzo Mari, features a distinctive curved laminated beam inspired by architectural boomerang shapes and supported by four slen...
Glass
Sligh Walnut Curved Front Desk with Leather Top
By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and timeless walnut and tooled brown leather top curved front five drawer desk or writing table from Sligh.
Brass
Classic English Partner Desk/Writing Desk 20th Century, Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
The absolute classic. Table top slightly curved. slightly protruding table top.
Leather, Mahogany
Sculptural Curved Desk in Elm Produced by Seltz, France 1980s
By Ebenisterie Seltz et Fils 1
Located in Renens, CH
Curved adjustable desk by Seltz Ébénisterie, France, 1980s. Executed in solid French elm, a material that has become rare due to the impact of Dutch elm disease and is no longer comm...
Elm
Custom Midcentury Style Curved Walnut Desk by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom midcentury style curved kidney shaped American walnut desk with three drawers. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different woods and colors.
Walnut
1970s Milo Baughman Burlwood Chrome Curved Executive Desk
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and one of a kind, sculptural Burlwood solid wood desk you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Chrom...
Chrome
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 Art Deco design. It has a curved design that gives it a distinctive appeal and a lar...
Brass
Curved executive desk by Jules Wabbes, Belgium 1950's
By Jules Wabbes, Mobilier Universel
Located in Brussels, BE
Designed by Belgian modern design pioneer Jules Wabbes (1919 - 1974) and manufactured by Le Mobilier Universel in the late 1950s, this desk embodies structured charm. Its sturdy chro...
Wood
Excellent Harvey Probber Curved Slim Walnut Desk Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sculptural modern "Advent" model walnut desk, designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1960s. Beautiful graining to the wood. This particular desk is in wonderful vintage condit...
Walnut
Biedermeier Art Deco Style Partners Desk Curved Johan Vilhelm Karlsson 1947
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Art Deco style pedestal partners desk with the finest grade Mahogany veneers on probably a birch frame in a classic deep rich darker color French polish finish. ...
Birch
Curve Contemporary and Customizable Lacquer Desk by Luísa Peixoto
By Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
Desk in wood lacquer with drawers. Bespoke / Customizable Identical shapes with different sizes and finishings. All RAL colors available. (Mate / Half Gloss / Gloss).
Lacquer
Ban Curved Steel and Maple Wood Desk by Autonomous Furniture
By Autonomous Furniture, Kirk Van Ludwig
Located in Victoria, BC
Introducing the Ban Desk by Autonomous Furniture, where timeless elegance meets industrial edge, crafted to elevate your workspace with unparalleled sophistication. Imagine your wor...
Ash, Oak, Walnut
Odessa Desk in Curved Raw Steel and Solid Ash by Autonomous Furniture
By Kirk Van Ludwig, Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
The Odessa Desk by Autonomous Furniture is a sculptural contemporary workspace that pairs precision-formed raw steel with the warmth and permanence of solid ash hardwood. Designed a...
Steel
Very Fine Heavily Carved Solid Mahogany Japanese Curved Desk Multiple Drawers
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Heavily Carved Solid Mahogany Japanese Curved Desk Multiple Drawers & Compartments Clean!
Mahogany
Curve Contemporary and Customizable Desk in Walnut Root by Luísa Peixoto
By Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
Curve desk in walnut root. Bespoke / Customizable Identical shapes with different sizes and finishings. All RAL colors available. (mate / half gloss / gloss).
Walnut
Fine French 1950s Mahogany Curved Desk by Jacques Adnet '2 Available'
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Adnet: A fine French midcentury mahogany curved desk with a leather top and bronze details. Provenance: Palais des Consuls of Rouen, France. 2 rectangular desks with a simi...
Bronze
Antique Swedish Rococo Desk with Light Blue Paint, Drawer and Curved Rococo Legs
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish rococo desk from the late 1700s. The desk is a country house furniture in rococo style with a large drawer. Heavily curved rococo legs and also a curved table top and...
Pine
Aurora Sculptural Curved Steel and Solid Ash Wood Desk by Autonomous Furniture
By Autonomous Furniture, Kirk Van Ludwig
Located in Victoria, BC
Elevate your workspace with the stunning Aurora Desk from Autonomous Furniture. Crafted from the finest Whitened Ash wood and raw steel, this modern industrial desk is a true stateme...
Ash, Oak, Walnut
Faux Bamboo Black Leather Top Mahogany Desk with Curved Bottom Doors Compartment
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Faux bamboo Regency style mahogany desk with black leather top and curved doors compartment underneath.
Mahogany
Jacques Adnet, Curved Leather &Mahogany Desk with Bronze Details, France, 1955
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Provenance: Palais des Consuls de Rouen. Bibliography: For an illustration of these pieces, see: Rouen, le Palais des Consuls. Presentation booklet. 26. For an illustration of these...
Bronze
Unavailable|$3,127
Danish 1950s, Curved Shaped Writing Desk in Teak
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish 1950s. Curved shaped writing desk in teak. With three drawers each side. Round legs. Denmark, 1953-1957.
Teak
Unavailable|$3,282
British Mid-Century Modern Design Golden Oak Curved Desk
Located in London, GB
Midcentury desk. A fine English oak desk with a curved design. Bank of three drawers to the left, single drawer and filing drawer to the right, both sides have a slide out writing ...
Oak
Unavailable|$82,602
"Compass" Desk, Curved Tabletop with Drawers by Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Brussels, BE
"Compass" desk, curved tabletop with drawers Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) Manufactured by Les Ateliers Jean Prouvé, Nancy, France circa 1950 Compass base sheet folded black lacquered ...
Steel
Unavailable|$21,563 / item
Modern Black Walnut Burl Curved Desk with Leather Inset
Located in Hobart, NY
Walnut burl veneered desk, with 2 pencil drawers and leather worktop.
Leather, Walnut, Burl
Unavailable|$23,251 / item
Contemporary, Curved, Sculptural Desk made in Fumed Oak and Brown Oak
Located in Bosham, GB
The contemporary curved and sculptural ‘Radiant’ desk by Edward Johnson is made in fumed oak and brown oak with an oiled finish. The top of this stunning desk starts with a small s...
Oak
Unavailable|$13,434 / item
Solid Wood Veneer Office Desk with Cabinets and Curved Legs by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Decorate your CEO office with a high-end Italian baroque open desk from the artisanal producer Modenese Luxury Interiors. This solid wood presidential desk features a keybord tray wi...
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Unavailable|$8,962 / item
Solid Wood Veneer Office Desk with Curved Legs by Modenese Gastone Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Complete your CEO office with a high-end Italian desk from the artisanal producer Modenese Luxury Interiors. This solid wood presidential desk features a keybord tray with hinged fla...
Gold Leaf
Paul Frankl Attr. Art Deco Curved Desk Black Lacquer Silver Grooves with Drawers
By Paul Frankl
Located in Newburgh, NY
Curved desk in black lacquer silver grooves with drawers. Attributed to Paul Frankl. Classic Art Deco lines. Has three drawers. Lacquer has some chips and scratches, especially along...
Wood
Curved Lucite Writing Table Attributed to Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Form and Transparent Materials Make this Lucite and Glass table.
Glass
Sold|$4,250
Modern Curved Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
Modern curved mahogany writing desk. Featuring unique curved wing span design with a pencil drawer, leather top and ebonized legs. Price includes complimentary scheduled curb side...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold|$1,495
Vintage Coastal Curved Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal writing desk. Ebony wood cabinet with inset woven rattan panels. Rests on bent rattan base. Chic and glamorous. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Rattan, Ebony
Sold|$6,027 / item
Mid Century Curved Writing Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern grey leather top writing desk with three drawers. This desk is crafted with oak and crown oak veneer with a "Cigar Club" finish. It has a grey leather inset top ...
Wood
Sligh Walnut Curved Front Writing Table With Leather Top
By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and timeless walnut and tooled brown leather top curved front five drawer desk or writing table from Sligh.
Brass
Carlton House Curved Hand-Painted Writing Desk
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Carlton House desk, with Wellington label inside one drawer. Beautifully decorated in the Adams style, gorgeous curved design, lovely front and back. Writing surface is 17.5 D x 34.5 W.
Mahogany Curved Hunt Table Desk Writing Wine Tasting Horseshoe Half Moon
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant social mahogany hunt table with half-moon shaped top extendable ends and center drawer. It rests on fluted legs with castors for ease of movement. The dimensions listed below...
Mahogany
1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Root Burl Curved Writing Desk Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Stunning Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in beautiful veneer burr walnut wood with beautiful and elegant curved shape, completed by the side and central drawe...
Brass
Italian Large Scale Curved Writing Desk, circa 1955
By Osvaldo Borsani, Jean Royère
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Italian large scale curved writing desk, circa 1955. Maple frame with a dark smoked glass top.
Glass, Maple
Contemporary Curved Writing Desk with Matching Desk Chair
Located in North York, ON
This set exudes elegance and sophistication with its natural light wood finish that adds a touch of warmth to any space. The desk and chair both feature beautiful curved details that...
Metal
Art Deco French Mahogany Writing Table with Curved Legs and Gilt Bronze Handles
Located in Firenze, IT
This lovely art deco 1930s desk in blond mahogany has a gorgeous and unusual shape. Three drawers and special spaces for papers or magazines under the wide sinuous top. The legs are ...
Bronze
Elegant Leather Topped Mahogany Writing Desk with Curved Front
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very elegant writing desk with wonderful curved front and straight back having 4 drawers, gorgeous from every angle, with gold embossed leather top and reeded tapered legs. Measures...
Leather, Mahogany
Modern Curved Black Leather Writing Desk by Nancy Corzine Fusion Desk
By Nancy Corzine
Located in North York, ON
Modern curved black leather writing desk by Nancy Corzine Fusion Desk. Original Nancy Corzine fusion desk, masterfully restored in a polished high gloss black lacquer finish with Ita...
Metal
Mid Century Style Black Writing Desk with Curved Chrome X-Base
Located in Astoria, NY
A sleek, sophisticated writing desk created by Kimball offers an elegant venue for writing and working in a modern office or reception area
Chrome
Desk Ormolu Black and Gold Vintage French Writing Brass Curves Wood Ornate
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely ornate vintage black and gold with ornate brass metal details on the legs French ormolu writing desk with drawer. So elegant with beautiful curves. Original finish, top has so...
Brass
Mid-Century Curved Trestle Base Writing Desk from J.B. Van Sciver
By J.B. Van Sciver Company
Located in West Chester, PA
A high quality vintage writing desk featuring a curved top with three drawers on a trestle base from J.B. Van Sciver Company. The back is finished allowing for unlimited room placeme...
Wood
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.
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