Biedermeier Writing Desk, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier writing desk veneered in cherry, raised on tall, slightly splayed legs. A drawer is
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Cherry
Biedermeier Writing Desk, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier writing desk veneered in cherry, raised on tall, slightly splayed legs. A drawer is
Leather, Cherry
Postmodern Memphis Design Writing Desk, Germany, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
This striking postmodern writing desk exemplifies the bold aesthetics of the Memphis design
Metal
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, Steel, Glass, Germany, 1940s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Dimensions of the desk: Height: 70 cm (27.6 in) Width: 100 cm (39.4 in) Depth: 55 cm (21.7 in) Leg
Steel
Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk Table, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Darmstadt, DE
beautifully as a refined writing desk but also works well as a versatile work table or a slim console table in
Brass
$1,456Sale Price|20% Off
Design Midcentury Writing Table / Desk, Germany, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany - around 1960s - good original condition, stable, refreshed jt
Wood
German Bauhaus Writing Desk in Black lacquered Metal, around 1925
Located in Berlin, DE
This striking German Bauhaus writing desk from around 1925 exemplifies the radical functional
Metal, Chrome
Completely restored funkcionalism Chrome Writing Desk from Germany 1930-1939
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Writing desk made in Germany Material: Chrome Completely restored. We guarantee safe a the
Chrome
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
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
Cherry
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
Steel, Chrome
$2,419Sale Price / set|53% Off
Post modern Memphis style artistic writing desk and chair, Germany 1980s
By Memphis Group, Gaetano Pesce, Ettore Sottsass
Located in ECHT, NL
Unique artistic writing desk and chair. The frame is made from steel and wrought iron in different
Metal
Biedermeier Writing Desk, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small Biedermeier writing desk in walnut, raised on tapered square legs with brass sabots and
Brass
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
Chrome
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
Wood, Lacquer, Cherry
Small Ladies’ Writing Desk, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small oval ladies' writing desk in Baroque style, featuring hand-painted floral decoration on a
Wood
Mid Century Writing Desk and Chair by Carl Sasse for Casala Germany c. 1950's
By Casala, Carl Sasse
Located in New York, NY
Stylish architectural writing table, desk and chair, designed by Carl Sasse, for Casala made in
Wood
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Located in Belmont, MA
Introducing a delightful German Davenport desk dating back to 1870. This small and narrow desk
Walnut
$11,539
Desk Produced in Germany
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk by unknown designer. Produced in Germany.
Metal
Bauhaus Tiered Tubular Chromed Steel Writing Desk
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This 1930s modernist black writing desk in the manner of Marcel Breuer emphasizes classic Bauhaus
Steel, Chrome
German Biedermeier Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier (19th Century) mahogany kneehole desk with bronze trim.
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
Bronze
$8,259Sale Price|22% Off
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
Walnut
Gorgeous 18th Century Tin Marquetry Writing Desk/ Cabinet
Located in Brussels, BE
18th century tin marquetry writing desk.
Tin
Louis XVI Desk, Germany 1780, cherry veneer
Located in Leimen, DE
Louis XVI Desk, Germany circa 1780 – Cherry Veneer with Geometric Intarsia An exquisite Louis XVI
Cherry
Small Neoclassical Desk, Northern Germany, 1810-20
Located in Leimen, DE
a writing desk, hallway table, or refined side table, this versatile piece adds sophistication and
Mahogany
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
Leather, Walnut
Mid 19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Standing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large Biedermeier standing desk or writing desk. West German/Rhineland, around 1840. Solidly
Cherry
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Ladies Desk, Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Germany. Crafted primarily from solid cherrywood, the desk reflects the restrained and functional design
Cherry, Softwood
Industrial Design Executive Metal Desk, Customizable, Germany, 2018
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Industrial design executive metal desk, customizable, Germany, 2018.
Metal, Aluminum
$9,000Sale Price|38% Off
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
Metal
Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl 'Directors' Writing Desk in White Polyurethane
By Wilhelm Werndl, Ernest Igl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl, 'Directors' writing desk, polyurethane, Germany, 1970/71 Ernest
Plastic
German Walnut Baroque Desk or Dressing table Mid-18th Century
Located in London, GB
things. See other German baroque pieces from same period pieces to complete a suite. This desk is
Walnut
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
Brass, Bronze
$9,231Sale Price|23% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk in Cherry Veneer with Walnut and Rootwood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant 19th-century Biedermeier writing desk is veneered in fine cherrywood and accented with
Cherry, Walnut
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
Cherry
Bespoke Executive Metal Desk, Lacquered Metal, Industrial Design, Germany, 2018
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Metal executive desk in a classic industrial design. The timelessly simple form with two drawers
Metal, Aluminum
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
Aluminum, Metal
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
Metal, Chrome
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.
Metal
Mid-Century Large Desk, Veneered Wood, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, ca. 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Mid-Century executive desk made of veneered wood and chrome-plated steel. The architectural
Steel, Chrome
Rare Mauser B65 desk after Marcel Breuer, Bauhaus tubular steel tube, Germany
By Mauser Werke
Located in Berlin, DE
This rare Mauser B 65 desk, produced in Germany around 1954, is a postwar interpretation of one of
Metal, Steel, Chrome
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
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
Metal
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
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
Chrome
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Bruno Weil for Thonet, Stained Wood, Germany, 1930
By Thonet, Bruno Weil
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus tubular steel desk designed by Bruno Weil (Bèwè) and manufactured by Thonet, Germany, c
Metal, Chrome
Iconic Lady Desk by Helmut Magg for WK Möbel, Mid Century Modern, Germany, 1950s
By Helmut Magg
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This is the famous desk designed by Helmut Magg, also known as „Lady Desk”. Produced in Germany by
Cherry
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
Bronze
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
Walnut
Vintage German design desk by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn with 6 drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful German design desk from the 1960s was designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn. It
Wood
Modernis Tubular Steel Desk, Chrome Plated Metal, Stained Wood, Germany, c. 1930
By Thonet, Bruno Weil
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel desk designed by Bruno Weil and manufactured by Thonet or under Thonet
Metal
Desk ClassiCon Orcus Home Desk design Konstantin Grcic - White
By Konstantin Grcic
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: ClassiCon Model: Orcus Home Desk Design: Konstantin Grcic, 1993 In an era dominated by
Steel
ClassiCon Orcus Home Desk design Konstantin Grcic - Walnut
By Konstantin Grcic
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: ClassiCon Model: Orcus Home Desk Design: Konstantin Grcic, 1993 In an era dominated by
Steel
Postmodern desk, interlübke
By Interlübke
Located in Neuss, NW
Postmodern desk by interlübke from the 1980s. High quality desk with a white asymethric working
Steel
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
Teak
$4,615
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
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
Steel
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.
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.
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Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.