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Postmodern Memphis Design Writing Desk, Germany, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
This striking postmodern writing desk exemplifies the bold aesthetics of the Memphis design
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Design Midcentury Writing Table / Desk, Germany, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany
- around 1960s
- good original condition, stable, refreshed
jt
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
White Bauhaus Writing Desk Made in 1930s Germany, Restored
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
The desk has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
18th century Louis XVI Writing Desk, cherry veneer, South Germany
Located in Belmont, MA
Rare Louis XVI writing desk, South German 1780, exquisite cherry and plum wood veneer on front back
Category
Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
Postmodern Memphis Design Interlubke Writing Desk, Home Office, Germany 1980s
By Interlübke
Located in Zagreb, HR
Stunning Memphis design style postmodern desk manufactured in the 1980s in Germany by a high-end
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 100.4 in D 78.75 in
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, Oak, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Desk dimensions:
Height: 79 cm (31.1 in)
Width: 110 cm (43.3 in)
Depth: 63 cm (24.8 in)
Leg space
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.11 in W 43.31 in D 24.81 in
Post modern Memphis style artistic writing desk and chair, Germany 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group, Gaetano Pesce
Located in ECHT, NL
Unique artistic writing desk and chair. The frame is made from steel and wrought iron in different
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 50.01 in D 29.93 in
White German Bauhaus Chrome Plated Steel Writing Desk, Made in the 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Desk with a tubular chromed steel frame
Manufactured in the 1930s.
Wood is completely restored
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 30.71 in W 43.31 in D 24.41 in
Modernist Desk, Germany 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Modernist Desk
Germany, 1960
Ash desk with concealed pen drawers designed by Rosenthal.
82.5”L x
Category
20th Century German Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful desk. The desk is from the Biedermeier period and was covered with cherry veneer
Category
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
Desk, Germany, around 1930.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Desk, Germany, around 1930.
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: oak
Category
Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century Restored German Biedermeier Cherry-Tree Writing Desk, Table, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier writing desk
Completely restored.
Shellac polish.
Material: Cherry tree
Period
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Cherry
H 31.5 in W 56.7 in D 27.96 in
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Located in Belmont, MA
Introducing a delightful German Davenport desk dating back to 1870. This small and narrow desk
Category
Antique 1870s German Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Desk Produced in Germany
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk by unknown designer. Produced in Germany.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
German Biedermeier Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier (19th Century) mahogany kneehole desk with bronze trim.
Category
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Biedermeier-style Desk, Germany
Located in New York, NY
Small desk with a burlwood veneer and black lacquered writing surface. The desk stands on ebonized
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Laminated Writing Table Attributed to Arco, Germany, 1970s
By Arco
Located in Den Haag, NL
very nice and stylish writing table. Chrome on steel base, comes with a curved
Laminated top
Category
Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate
Art Deco or Art Nouveau Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very nice big writing desk from the period around 1915, transition from Art Nouveau to the Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Gorgeous 18th Century Tin Marquetry Writing Desk/ Cabinet
Located in Brussels, BE
18th century tin marquetry writing desk.
Category
Antique Early 18th Century German Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Tin
Mid Century Green Saddle Leather Walnut Executive Writing Desk
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Midcentury 1960s Desk from Germany. In walnut and green saddle leather top.
2 drawers on each side
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Small Neoclassical Desk, Northern Germany, 1810-20
Located in Belmont, MA
This small Neoclassical Desk or side table dates back to around 1810-20. the rectangular table has
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Streamline Moderne, Executive Metal Desk, Germany, 2018
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Streamline moderne, executive metal desk, Germany, 2018.
Category
2010s German Streamlined Moderne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Industrial Design Executive Metal Desk, Customizable, Germany, 2018
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Industrial design executive metal desk, customizable, Germany, 2018.
Category
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Antique Davenport 19th Century Writing Desk Biedermeier Gold Inlays around 1830
Located in Berlin, DE
Davenport Writing Desk – Elegant Design with Inlays and Storage
This exquisite antique Davenport writing
Category
Antique 19th Century German Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 36.62 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl 'Directors' Writing Desk in White Polyurethane
By Ernest Igl, Wilhelm Werndl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl, 'Directors' writing desk, polyurethane, Germany, 1970/71
Ernest
Category
Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plastic
H 32.29 in W 71.07 in D 31.11 in
Rare Rundform Series Berlin Writing Desk by Mauser Werke 1940s
By Mauser Werke
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare and impressive Berlin executive desk from the Rundform series was designed in the 40s and
Category
Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Desk, Carved Wood, Germany, Circa 1910
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Features:
Style: Art Nouveau / Jugendstil
Material: Carved wood
Origin: Germany, circa 1910
Category
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desk or Dressing Table, Cherrywood
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier make-up and writing desk
Southern Germany
Cherry
early 19th century
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
H 31.89 in W 40.95 in D 19.69 in
Sensational Bauhaus Avant-garde tubular steel writing desk by Bruno Weil (BeWe)
By Bruno Weil
Located in PRAHA 4, CZ
Unleash Creativity with the 1936 Bauhaus Avant-garde Writing Desk by Bruno Weil
Step into the
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 30.12 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Bureau, Secretaire, Desk, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Antique cylinder bureau from the southern German Biedermeier period circa 1820
Dimensions: H x W x
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
H 49.22 in W 39.77 in D 21.66 in
Bespoke Executive Metal Desk, Lacquered Metal, Industrial Design, Germany, 2018
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Executive metal desk in classical industrial design style. The timeless essential form with two
Category
2010s German Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.32 in W 68.9 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Scissor Desk by Helmut Magg WK, Germany, 1950s
By WK Möbel, Helmut Magg
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Desk Designed by Helmut Magg
WK, Germany
Desk from the 1950s. Pure and simple design by Helmut
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica
Biedermeier Desk in Walnut Veneer, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This is a beautiful five-drawer desk from the Biedermeier period. It was made in Germany around
Category
Antique 1830s European Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Industrial Design Executive Metal Desk in Lacquered Metal, Germany, 2018
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Executive metal desk in classical industrial design style. The timeless essential form with two
Category
2010s German Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
H 30.32 in W 68.9 in D 31.5 in
JK 204 desk by Jorgen Kastholm for kill international, 1960s Germany.
By Jørgen Kastholm, Kill International
Located in Landgraaf, NL
JK 204 desk by Jorgen Kastholm for kill international, 1960s Germany. Large and heavy desk made
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 28.94 in W 78.94 in D 39.38 in
Executive Waterfall Metal Desk in Art Deco, Streamline Design, Germany, 2015
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Executive waterfall metal desk in Art Deco, Streamline Design, Germany, 2015.
Category
2010s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Lovely Desk by Herbert Hirche for Holzäpfel, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Desk by Herbert Hirche for Holzäpfel, Germany, 1960s
Slight signs of use due to age
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Executive Waterfall Metal Desk in Art Deco - Streamline Design, Germany, 2015
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Executive waterfall metal desk in Art Deco - Streamline Design. High quality Metal construction
Category
2010s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
German Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered Wood and Metal Desk by Voss, 1950
By Voss
Located in New York, NY
Elegant German modernist desk / writing table by Voss with a cantilevered wood top and three wood
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
H 31 in W 45.25 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Executive Desk by Mauser, Veneered Wood, Chromed Metal Germany, 1960
By Mauser Werke
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-Century Executive Desk in walnut veneered wood and chrome plated metal. From the "Chefbüro
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 30.71 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Desk Style Art Deco in Wood and chrome, 1940, Made in Germany
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Only the wood is restored, not the chrome metal
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Desk Style Art Deco in Wood and chrome, 1940, Made in Germany
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Only the wood is restored, not the chrome metal
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Bruno Weil for Thonet, Stained Wood, Germany, 1930
By Bruno Weil, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus tubular steel desk designed by Bruno Weil (Bèwè) and manufactured by Thonet, Germany, c
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 29.53 in W 53.94 in D 29.93 in
Biedermeier Writing Table, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
central stretcher. The desk offers ample storage with five drawers and an expandable writing surface that
Category
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted German K.P.M. Porcelain Desk
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted German K.P.M. Porcelain Desk
Decorated allover
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Desk White Marble, Leather 225x75x75cm Trapezoid shape Germany Handcrafted pc1/1
By FELIX SCHWAKE
Located in Bochum, DE
Desk
by FELIX SCHWAKE
FS 438
CM L225 B75 H75
IN L88,58 B29,53 H29,53
Arabescato Marble, white
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 88.59 in
Cuboid Desk, White Marble, 400x75x75cm Leather Drawer, Germany Handcrafted pc1/1
By FELIX SCHWAKE
Located in Bochum, DE
Desk with Drawer
by FELIX SCHWAKE
FS 417
Winner Product Design of the Year, Paris
Winner Paris
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 88.59 in
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk, Chrome Plated Metal, Stained Wood, Germany, c. 1930
By Bruno Weil, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus tubular steel desk designed by Bruno Weil and manufactured by Thonet or under Thonet
Category
Vintage 1930s Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 53.94 in D 26.78 in
Talete Desk, Rosenthal
By Pierluigi Ghianda, Rosenthal Netter
Located in Neuss, NW
Talete desk/dining table from the 1980s by Pierluigi Ghianda and Gabriele Regondi for Rosenthal
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
1950s Doctor's Desk
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic doctor’s desk from the 1950s. Cream white metal body with one drawer, two cabinet doors
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Postmodern desk, interlübke
By Interlübke
Located in Neuss, NW
Postmodern desk by interlübke from the 1980s. High quality desk with a white asymethric working
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1970s desk, Interlübke
By Interlübke
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful desk from the 1970s. High-quality corpus in white lacquered wood with three drawers
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1960s free-standing Desk
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic freestanding desk from 1960s in the Style of Herbert Hirche. Corpus and working surface in
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1960s Desk, Günter Renkel
By Günter Renkel
Located in Neuss, NW
Minimalistic freestanding desk from the 1960s by Günter Renkel for Rego Möbel. Corpus in teak
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1960s three-legged Marble Desk
Located in Neuss, NW
Unique desk with a marble table top from the 1960s in cream, beige and brown tones and a new high
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Desk by Elmar Flototto
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Brussels, BE
The desk by Elmar Flototto from circa 1980 features a beech wood structure paired with a brown
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Beech
Herbert Hirche Desk for Holzäpfel
By Herbert Hirche
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic freestanding desk from the 1960s by Herbert Hirche for Holzäpfel. High-quality squared
Category
Vintage 1960s German Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1970s desk by Luigi Colani, Flötotto
By Elmar Flötotto, Luigi Colani
Located in Neuss, NW
Space age desk from the 1970s by Luigi Colani for Flötotto. Corpus and height-adjustable plastic
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plastic
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Find many varieties of an authentic German writing desk available at 1stDibs. A German writing desk — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 204 variations of the antique or vintage German writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 41 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer German writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A German writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made German writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Helmut Magg, Marcel Breuer and ClassiCon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a German Writing Desk?
Prices for a German writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $737 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,664.
Questions About German 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 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 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 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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