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
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Marble
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
Marble
1970s desk by Luigi Colani, Flötotto
By Luigi Colani, Elmar Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Space age desk from the 1970s by Luigi Colani for Flötotto. Corpus and height-adjustable plastic
Plastic
Crooked Desk by Nazara Lazaro
By Nazara Lazaro
Located in Geneve, CH
Crooked desk by Nazara Lazaro Dimensions: H 75 cm x W 170 cm x D 96 cm Materials: Massive oak with
Oak
Neoclassical Desk, Louis XVI Period 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
This original Louis XVI Desk stands out for its beautiful walnut veneer which is additionally
Walnut
Desk by Herbert Hirche, circa 1967
By Herbert Hirche
Located in Brussels, BE
Wonderfull minimalist desk By Herbert Hirche, manufactured by Christian Holzäpfel in 1967. Original
Aluminum
Rustic Continental Antler and Oak Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic style Continental German (late 19th Century) antler and oak kneehole desk with antler
Oak, Leather, Antler
Iconic Black & Silver Art Deco Muller Chrysler Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super iconic classic line Muller Chrysler executive desk by Muller Mobelfrabrikation. Double
Metal, Steel
Plume Osis Block Desk by Llot Llov
Located in Geneve, CH
Plume Osis block desk by Llot Llov Dimensions: H 100 x W 90 x D 40 cm Materials: birch Pattern
Birch
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
Plastic
Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Whiskey Oak
By Sebastian Herkner, Man of Parts
Located in Paris, IDF
'Savignyplatz' Desk by Man of Parts Signed by Sebastian Herkner Solid oak wood Dimensions: H. 75
Oak
Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Mist Oak
By Sebastian Herkner, Man of Parts
Located in Paris, IDF
'Savignyplatz' Desk by Man of Parts Signed by Sebastian Herkner Solid oak wood Dimensions: H. 75
Oak
Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Ivory Oak
By Sebastian Herkner, Man of Parts
Located in Paris, IDF
'Savignyplatz' Desk by Man of Parts Signed by Sebastian Herkner Solid oak wood Dimensions: H. 75
Oak
Vintage Walnut Executive Desk by Wilhelm Renz
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage walnut executive desk by Wilhelm Renz. This was made in Germany, it dates from
Walnut
Ernest H. Igl for Bayer AG 'Hadi' Desk
By Ernest Igl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest Igl for Bayer AG, 'Hadi' desk, polyurethane, Germany, 1970s This design by Ernest Igl
Plastic
Helmut Lagg "Lady Desk" in Solid Pine
By WK Möbel
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Germany Designer: Helmut Lagg Manufacturer: WK Furniture Era: 1950s Materials: Pine
Pine
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
Metal
Dornach School Anthroposophical Desk in Birch, circa 1930
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dornach school desk, birch, Germany, 1930s This elegant desk reflects the spiritual-functional
Birch
Postmodern Home Office Standing Desk by Holznest Design
By Holznest Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive standing desk by Holznest Design. A functional design featuring high-quality materials
Wood
Wilhelm Renz Freestanding Desk with Drawers, from, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful freestanding desk from the 1960s. High-quality corpus in teak veneer with three drawers
Formica, Teak
Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285 Tubular Steel Desk
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
anticipated today’s home offices and mobile computers: The compact tubular steel desk S 285 that he designed
Steel
Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285 Tubular Steel Desk
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
anticipated today’s home offices and mobile computers: The compact tubular steel desk S 285 that he designed
Steel
Large 1960s Teak Executive Desk with Inset Leather Top
Located in München, Bavaria
storage units: approx. 80 cm (31.5") Large teak executive desk from the 1960s, most likely a high-quality
Teak, Leather
$25,440 / item
H 29.53 in W 77.76 in D 36.03 in
Contemporary Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Nude Oak
By Sebastian Herkner, Man of Parts
Located in Paris, IDF
'Savignyplatz' Desk by Man of Parts Signed by Sebastian Herkner Solid oak wood Finishes
Oak
$25,440 / item
H 29.53 in W 77.76 in D 36.03 in
Contemporary Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Black Oak
By Man of Parts, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Paris, IDF
'Savignyplatz' Desk by Man of Parts Signed by Sebastian Herkner Solid oak wood Dimensions: H. 75
Oak
Minimalist Space Age Desk by Planmöbel, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare Minimalist desk in very good condition. Manufactured by Planmöbel in the 1960s The
Metal
$4,095Sale Price|50% Off
H 30.71 in W 62.6 in D 30.32 in
Biedermeier Desk, Cherry Veneer, Six Columns, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier desk in cherry veneer from Austria, 19th century, around 1830. Beautiful book-matched
Cherry, Softwood, Glass
Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285/5 Tubular Steel Desk
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
computers: The compact tubular steel desk S 285 that he designed is an elegant companion for modern
Steel
Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285/1 Tubular Steel Desk
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
computers: The compact tubular steel desk S 285 that he designed is an elegant companion for modern
Steel
Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl Directors Desk in Marble Look
By Ernest Igl, Wilhelm Werndl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann for Wilhelm Werndl, corner desk, model 'Jet', painted polyurethane, Germany
Plastic
$2,000 / item
H 28.5 in W 59.25 in D 29.5 in
2016 Wiege, Frenkler & Ponholzer Wilkhahn Contas Table / Desk 30×60 (6x)
By Wiege, Fritz Frenkler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Contas Table / Desk, Model 540/15, originally designed by Wiege, Fritz Frenkler, Anette
Steel
$5,828 / item
H 30.32 in W 63 in D 26.78 in
Modernist Metal Desk, Lacquered Steel, Aluminium, Nano-Plate Top, Customizable
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist metal desk made of lacquered steel, aluminum and a nano-plate top. Customizable
Aluminum, Steel
$6,423 / item
H 30.32 in W 57.09 in D 31.5 in
Bespoke Modernist Metal Desk, Glossy Lacquer, Aluminium, Black Covered Desktop
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist metal desk made of glossy lacquered metal, aluminum, and a black-covered desktop
Metal, Aluminum
19th Century antique Classic Desk Biedermeier around 1840 with Inlays
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century Classic desk Biedermeier Solid wood and mahogany veneer. Longitudinal rectangular
Wood
$6,000
H 38 in W 43.5 in D 24 in
Antique Wilhelminian Desk in Walnut, Brass, and Leather, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Antique Wilhelminian Desk in Walnut, Brass, and Leather, Late 19th Century. This exquisite desk
Brass
$6,476Sale Price|38% Off
H 50.4 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Introducing a stunning late Biedermeier Slant-Front Secretary, crafted from solid cherry wood in the 1840s. This exquisite piece of furniture features three drawers spanning the enti...
Spruce, Cherry
$2,450
H 27 in W 41.125 in D 21.5 in
Mid-Century Teak Desk with Stacked Drawers by Herbert Hirche for Holzapfel
By Herbert Hirche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Writing desk designed by Herbert Hirche for the German manufacturer Holzapfel, featuring a teak top
Metal
$6,647 / item
H 30.32 in W 68.9 in D 31.5 in
Bespoke Executive Metal Desk, Lacquered Steel, Walnut Veneer, Industrial Design
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Industrial design executive metal desk, customizable. The desk is made of lacquered steel, aluminum
Metal, Aluminum
$5,697
H 30.91 in W 38.59 in D 22.05 in
Anthroposophical Desk Designed By Felix Kayser, Hand Crafted Ash Wood, ca. 1930
By Schiller Möbel, Felix Kayser
Located in Berlin, DE
This desk model K 1290, designed by Felix Kayser around 1930, is a typical example of furniture
Wood, Ash
$6,899 / item
H 29.93 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Executive Waterfall Metal Desk With Roll Container, Plated Metal, Glossy Lacquer
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist executive waterfall metal desk. High-quality metal construction finisher in glossy
Metal, Chrome
$4,800
H 31.11 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Expressionist Rococo Berlin Deko Bureau-Plat/Desk, Lacquered in Saffron Yellow
By Bruno Paul
Located in Petershagen, DE
This Berlin Deko Bureau-Plat represents the evolution of women's writing furniture from the private
Maple
$4,996
H 27.56 in W 45.28 in D 17.72 in
Small Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk, Oak Veneer and Chromium Plated Metal c 1930
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Berlin, DE
Small Bauhaus tubular steel desk, so-called 'typewriter desk', with 4 drawers. The desk is made of
Chrome
$6,172
H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Desk With Drawers And Bookshelf, Rosewood Veneer, Plated Metal, 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-century desk with six drawers on one side and a bookshelf on the other. Rosewood veneer and
Metal
$9,397
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
Custom Made Minimal Desk or Console Table in Poplar Burl Veneer
Located in Jesteburg, DE
small workshop in northern Germany. Each leaf of poplar burl veneer is carefully selected and applied to
Poplar
$27,894
H 32.29 in W 70.87 in D 32.29 in
Rare Fiberglass Directors Desk by Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl, 1970s
By Ernest Igl, Wilhelm Werndl
Located in Echt, NL
. Manufactured by Wilhelm Werndl, Germany. The body of this desk is entirely made of molded fiberglass and
Aluminum
$26,707 / item
H 32.29 in W 70.87 in D 31.11 in
molded directors desk - Igl Jet Top by Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl - 1970s
By Ernest Igl, Wilhelm Werndl
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Igl Jet Top directors desk with Bang Olufsen telephone made out of molded Baydur (Fiberglas
Metal
$3,080 / item
H 54.34 in W 29.93 in D 24.81 in
ClassiCon Notos Standing Desk in Black by Thomas Kühl & Andreas Krob
Located in New York, NY
time into a standing desk or a note stand or an easel or a mobile table for the slide presentation or
Plywood
$5,234 / item
H 30.32 in W 57.09 in D 31.5 in
Industrial Design Metal Desk in Painted and Chromed Metal and Aluminium, Bespoke
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Industrial design metal desk, lacquered and chromed metal and aluminium, made to measure.
Aluminum, Metal
$20,772 / item
H 32.29 in W 70.87 in D 31.11 in
molded directors desk -Igl Jet Top by Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl - 1970s
By Wilhelm Werndl, Ernest Igl
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Igl Jet Top directors desk with Bang Olufsen telephone made out of molded Baydur (Fiberglas
Metal
$13,769Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Philipp Plein office brown desk in split leather with a crocodile skin effect
By Philipp Plein
Located in Oirlo, LI
In a luxurious penthouse, nestled in the heart of a bustling city, stood a desk unlike any other
Leather, Wood
$10,089
H 27.17 in W 33.86 in D 17.72 in
Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early Bauhaus "B21" desk / side table in black stained wood with chromed tubular
Steel
$3,080 / item
H 55.12 in W 30.71 in D 26.78 in
ClassiCon Notos Standing Desk in Maple and Chrome by Thomas Kühl & Andreas Krob
Located in New York, NY
time into a standing desk or a note Stand or an easel or a mobile table for the slide presentation or
Plywood
$10,104 / item
H 29.53 in W 47.64 in D 18.12 in
ClassiCon Pegasus Desk Front/back clad solid walnut by IF Group & Tilla Goldberg
By Ippolito Fleitz Group and Tilla Goldberg
Located in New York, NY
The Pegasus Home Desk is a small, ingeniously conceived home workplace that provides space for the
Leather
1950s drafting table by Nestler, vintage
By Nestler
Located in Neuss, NW
-quality materials Made in Germany, manufacturer: Nestler (branding on the frame) Dimensions: Width: 175
Iron
$6,647
H 40.56 in W 34.26 in D 20.87 in
Jürgen Lange, Secretary mod. Privé for Rosenthal Einrichtung, 1980
By Jürgen Lange
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
surfaces and slopes. The result is a furniture "sculpture" that combines the advantages of a writing desk
Leather, Acrylic, Wood
$1,170 / item
H 27.17 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
2x Original Egon Eiermann Schreibtisch Richard Lampert 200x90cm
By Egon Eiermann, Richard Lampert
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen von zwei wunderschönen und klassischen Schreibtischen mit schwarz beschichteter Platte von Egon Eiermann zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Richard Lamprecht aus ...
Metal
$1,105 / item
H 27.17 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
3x Original Egon Eiermann Schreibtisch Richard Lampert Metall
By Richard Lampert, Egon Eiermann
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten 3 wunderschöne und klassische Schreibtische von Egon Eiermann zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Richard Lamprecht aus den 1950er Jahren, der diesen Tisch als Professor...
Metal
$1,172 / item
H 27.17 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
8x Original Egon Eiermann Schreibtisch Richard Lampert Metall
By Richard Lampert, Egon Eiermann
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten 8 wunderschöne und klassische Schreibtische von Egon Eiermann zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Richard Lamprecht aus den 1950er Jahren, der diesen Tisch als Professor...
Metal
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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