Modernis Tubular Steel Desk, Chrome Plated Metal, Stained Wood, Germany, c. 1930
By Bruno Weil, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel desk designed by Bruno Weil and manufactured by Thonet or under Thonet license, c. 1930. The desk is made of chrome-plated tubular steel and black-stained wood.
Metal
ClassiCon Orcus Home Desk design Konstantin Grcic - Walnut
By Konstantin Grcic
Located in Varedo, MB
Brand: ClassiCon Model: Orcus Home Desk Design: Konstantin Grcic, 1993 In an era dominated by oversized executive desks, the Orcus Home Desk stands as a deliberate statement of indi...
Steel
Desk ClassiCon Orcus Home Desk design Konstantin Grcic - White
By Konstantin Grcic
Located in Varedo, MB
Brand: ClassiCon Model: Orcus Home Desk Design: Konstantin Grcic, 1993 In an era dominated by oversized executive desks, the Orcus Home Desk stands as a deliberate statement of indi...
Steel
Modernist Weimar Walnut Desk
Located in London, GB
A recently restored, well proportioned walnut veneer modernist desk from the Weimar Republic, Germany. Plenty of storage with two lockable doors and one lockable drawer. C.1930s
Walnut
Postmodern desk, interlübke
By Interlübke
Located in Neuss, NW
Postmodern desk by interlübke from the 1980s. High quality desk with a white asymethric working surface and white lacquered tubular steel legs. Quality Features: very good work...
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 veneer with three drawers, a bookcase on the rear and square steel feet in black. Quali...
Teak
Herbert Hirche Desk for Holzäpfel
By Herbert Hirche
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic freestanding desk from the 1960s by Herbert Hirche for Holzäpfel.
Steel
$4,424
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 surface, showcasing the Profilsystem design. Its natural beech construction exe...
Formica, Beech
Impressive 20th Century English Style Writing Table, Beech Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive 20th century English style writing table, Writing table in The English style. Maple Roots with thread intarsia on solid pinewood. Partially ebonized. Strongly bowed, fou...
Pine, Leather, Maple
asymmetrical Mid-Century Modern desk, vintage
Located in Neuss, NW
Modular 1960s desk combining functional sophistication with a floating appearance. The asymmetrical design is a characteristic feature of this 3-piece furniture set, which can be use...
Wood
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-quality frame made of multiplex panels with oak veneer. Quality Features: very good...
Marble
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.
Plastic
$9,093 / item
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 oil wax surface Also available in natural massive oak, walnut, and white lacquered...
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 embellished with intarsia. The desk stands on four tapering square legs. It has three dr...
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 condition. Born in Görlitz Herbert Hirche moved to Berlin to study at the renowne...
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 gallery & trim with carved rabbit heads on doors with brown leather top.
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 pedestal desk known for its high quality handmade construction of hand welded sheet stee...
Metal, Steel
$5,542 / item
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: Plume Also available in mouse, lime, yeti. With the new OSIS BLOCK EDITION, wh...
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 Ernest Hofmann, also known by his artist name 'Igl', recently gained an internation...
Plastic
$25,440 / item
Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Whiskey 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 x 197,5 x 91.5 cm Finishes available: - Black - Mist - Ivory - Nude - Whiskey...
Oak
$25,440 / item
Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Mist 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 x 197,5 x 91.5 cm Finishes available: - Black - Mist - Ivory - Nude - Whiskey...
Oak
$25,440 / item
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 x 197,5 x 91.5 cm Finishes available: - Black - Mist - Ivory - Nude - Whiskey ...
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 the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, this has a gorgeous and very practical desi...
Walnut
Ernest H. Igl for Bayer AG 'Hadi' Desk
By Ernest Igl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taking every stylistic realization into account, this writing desk feels retro, without clashing with contemporary interiors.
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 Measurements: 39.5" wide x 23.75" deep x 32.75" tall
Pine
$4,729 / item
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 Müller Desk TB229 showing great craftmanship and quality. The CLASSIC LINE models ...
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 design principles rooted in the Dornach School tradition of the 1930s. Softly rounded...
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 and craftsmanship. The postmodern color combination of black with red details is st...
Wood
$13,558 / item
Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285 Tubular Steel Desk
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
RANGE S 285 1 large corpus, 1 small corpus with central lock It is as though Marcel Breuer had anticipated today’s home offices and mobile computers: The compact tubular steel desk...
Steel
$2,924 / item
Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285 Tubular Steel Desk
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
RANGE S 285 1 large corpus, 1 small corpus with central lock It is as though Marcel Breuer had anticipated today’s home offices and mobile computers: The compact tubular steel desk...
Steel
Biedermeier Desk, Cherry Veneer, Six Columns, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Neoclassical Biedermeier writing table or desk from Austria around 1830. * Book-matched cherry veneer on softwood * 6 hexagonal veneered full columns on a veneered pedestal. * Eboniz...
Cherry, Softwood, Glass
Large 1960s Teak Executive Desk with Inset Leather Top
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 180 × 85 × 72 cm (70.9" × 33.5" × 28.3") Width × Depth × Height Clearance between storage units: approx. 80 cm (31.5") Large teak executive desk from the 1960s, most lik...
Teak, Leather
Contemporary Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Nude Oak
By Man of Parts, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Paris, IDF
'Savignyplatz' Desk by Man of Parts Signed by Sebastian Herkner Solid oak wood Finishes available: - Black - Mist - Ivory - Nude - Whiskey Model shown: Nude oak ____________...
Oak
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 x 197,5 x 91.5 cm Finishes available: - Black - Mist - Ivory - Nude - Whiskey...
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 base and sides of the desk are upholstered in a very dark brown faux leather. Th...
Metal
$15,343 / item
Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285/5 Tubular Steel Desk
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Range S 285 It is as though Marcel Breuer had anticipated today’s home offices and mobile computers: The compact tubular steel desk S 285 that he designed is an elegant companion ...
Steel
Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285/1 Tubular Steel Desk
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
RANGE S 285 It is as though Marcel Breuer had anticipated today’s home offices and mobile computers: The compact tubular steel desk S 285 that he designed is an elegant companion ...
Steel
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, designed in 1970 Ernest Hofmann, also known by his artist name 'Igl', recently gai...
Plastic
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 Ponholzer for Wilkhahn. These particular examples were produced in Germany in 2016. ...
Steel
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, production time c. 8 weeks.
Aluminum, Steel
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, customizable. Production time c. 10 weeks.
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 table top with one drawers, cut-out frame for legroom and square legs tapering downward...
Wood
$6,352Sale Price|38% Off
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
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 is both rich in its material composition and thoughtful in its construction. The des...
Brass
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, walnut veneer.
Metal, Aluminum
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 with warm amber-brown grain and a three-drawer pedestal on the left side.
Metal
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 from the anthroposophical movement. Likely produced by Schiller-Möbel, it reflects a d...
Wood, Ash
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 metallic painting. Available in different finishes and dimensions on request. Production ...
Metal, Chrome
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 intimacy of the boudoir to the representational space of the salon. Designed as a ...
Maple
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 chromed tubular steel and oak-veneered wood. Germany/Czechoslovakia/Austria, circa ...
Chrome
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 bent metal feet, Germany, circa 1960
Metal
Custom Made Minimal Desk or Console Table in Poplar Burl Veneer
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Inspired by elegant French Art Deco Designs, this table is hand made by our skilled carpenters in a small workshop in northern Germany. Each leaf of poplar burl veneer is carefully s...
Poplar
Rare Fiberglass Directors Desk by Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl, 1970s
By Wilhelm Werndl, Ernest Igl
Located in Echt, NL
Manufactured by Wilhelm Werndl, Germany. The body of this desk is entirely made of molded fiberglass and lacquered in a white color.
Aluminum
ClassiCon Notos Standing Desk in Black by Thomas Kühl & Andreas Krob
Located in New York, NY
Notos is an essential object in a household or office where artistically inclined persons live and work. That is because this unprecedented, multifunctional piece of furniture transf...
Plywood
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) Strong shapes and practical inlays as well as the hidden storage space combines design &...
Metal
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
$13,506Sale Price|20% Off
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. It was the creation of Philipp Plein, a designer whose name was synonymous with bo...
Leather, 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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