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Danish Modern Oak Hans Wegner Writing Desk
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A writing desk in oak that exemplifies studio level woodworking. A design by Hans J. Wegner known
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner RY-32 Desk, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner RY-32 desk, circa 1960.
Oak desk from Danish icon Hans Wegner produced by Ry Mobler
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Large Freestanding Desk by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
steel. Designed in 1970. Hans J. Wegner / Johannes Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Desk in Mahogany by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
matt chromed steel. Designed in 1970. Hans J. Wegner / Johannes Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner Desk Model AT325 for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner desk model AT325 for Andreas Tuck, Denmark. Large and impressive desk made with high
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid modern danish standing desk in teak Hans Wegner style
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid modern danish standing desk in teak attriduted to Hans Wegner. 3 drawers in the apron and two
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Rare Hans Wegner Desk Model AT325 by Andreas Tuck, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Rare Hans Wegner Desk Model AT325 by Andreas Tuck, 1960
Hans Wegner desk model AT325 for Andreas
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner Desk Produced by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare freestanding desk designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 27.96 in W 82.68 in D 36.03 in
Mid Century Desk in the style of Hans Wegner Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very nice simple smaller sized writing desk with two drawers having bent wood handles and upper
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Hans Wegner Desk Model JH-563 by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare freestanding desk model JH-563 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Hans J. Wegner Rare Desk in Oak and Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, desk JH571, teak, oak, metal, Denmark, design 1953
Out of all
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Hans J Wegner Solid Teak Architect's Desk Model 571
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Andersen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is a beautiful and pristine solid teak desk by Hans J. Wegner, made by Johannes Hansen in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Desk “AT 305” Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1955
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk “AT 305” designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck,
Denmark. 1955.
Oak.
Stamped by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 28.75 in W 29.73 in D 29.73 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Model 156 Oak Desk by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Belmont, MA
Midcentury Danish modern model 156 oak desk by Hans Wegner for GETAMA professionally restored
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Danish Modernist drop-leaf table/desk by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner can be used both as
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Midcentury Teak Ladies' Desk "RY 32" by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant teak desk by Hans J. Wegner, model named “RY 32”. Shallow design with one drawer with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 20.48 in
Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk with Drop-Leaves in Oak and Teak
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, desk, model 'AT305', solid oak, teak veneer, Denmark 1955
Hans
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
This magnificent drop-leaf table by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner can be used both as a work desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 29.93 in
Hans J. Wegner Sewing Table, Model AT-33, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully crafted model AT-33 sewing table designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured in Denmark by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Oak, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Card Table of Cherry Wood, Made by Firtz Hansen A/S, Denmark 1968
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Round table/card table model 2081 by the Danish architect Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007) and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in Dm 37.41 in
Freestanding Desk in Solid Oak, by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A refined mid-century freestanding desk in solid oak and with brass handles. Made by a Danish
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Arne Vodder for Bovirke Writing Desk in Teak and Brass
By Bovirke, Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Bovirke, desk 'model BO85', teak, brass, Denmark, 1950s
This teak writing desk was
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk by Borge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner, P. Lauritsen & Son 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
This very beautiful desk was designed by Børge Mogensen and manufactured by P. Lauritsen & Søn. The
Category
20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Rare Desk by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1955
By Hans J. Wegner, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful desk designed by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik, made in Denmark in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 28.75 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in
Cerused Oak Trip-Tic Adjustable Mirror Mid-Century Modern Dressing Table Vanity
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Martin-Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cerused oak trip-tic adjustable mirror Mid-Century Modern dressing table vanity mint!
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mirror, Oak
H 48 in W 51 in D 18 in
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
:
Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner)
Sweden
Category
Antique 1840s French Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Faux Crocodile Leather Desk Bronze Glass Inset
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
in our gallery with a Herman Miller Eames chair and next to a Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair.
It likely
Category
20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass
Asymmetric Walnut Desk w/ Nickel Accents, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
finish.
Other designers from this period include Edward Wormley, Vladimir Kagan, Hans Wegner, Gio
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nickel
Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
:
Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner)
Sweden
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
:
Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner)
Sweden
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner)
Sweden: (Hans Agne Jakobsson, Gustavsberg)
United States: (Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
:
Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner)
Sweden
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner)
Sweden: (Hans Agne Jakobsson, Gustavsberg)
United States: (Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner)
Sweden: (Hans Agne Jakobsson, Gustavsberg)
United States: (Herman Miller
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
:
Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner)
Sweden
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
:
Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner)
Sweden
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material, Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
:
Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner)
Sweden
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk Style: Art Deco, 1930, France, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
:
Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner)
Sweden
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material: Carved Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
:
Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner)
Sweden
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Amazing Desk Art Deco 1930 France Wood Zebrano
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
:
Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner)
Sweden
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty , 1900, France, Wood
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
:
Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner)
Sweden
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk in Wood, 1920, Sign: Made in France 7382
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
:
Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner)
Sweden
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Desks in Wood, 1930, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
:
Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner)
Sweden
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk, 1950, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
:
Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner)
Sweden
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Desk Art Deco in Wood, 1930, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
:
Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner)
Sweden
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk Art Deco, 1920, France, Materials: Wood and Bronze
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner)
Sweden: (Hans Agne Jakobsson
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty - Attributed Louis Majorelle - 1900
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
:
Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner)
Sweden
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 45.67 in W 22.84 in D 35.83 in
France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials, Wood and Chrome
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
:
Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner)
Sweden
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk Style Art Deco in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
:
Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner)
Sweden
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Arne Vodder Boomerang Desk Teak & Brass 1956 Bovirke Denmark Mid Century Modern
By Arne Vodder, Bovirke
Located in Munster, NRW
designers, even if he is not as well known as, for example, Hans Wegner or Arne Jacobson. He was once a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.15 in W 64.97 in D 45.28 in
Mid-Century Rattan Wicker And Bamboo Desk Attributed To Dal Vera 1960s
By Dal Vera
Located in Palermo, IT
-century modern appeal, with clean, angular lines inspired by Scandinavian designers such as Hans Wegner
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
H 30.32 in W 44.49 in D 22.84 in
Handsome Mid-Century Modern Walnut Jens Risom Desk Table Mid-Century Modern
By Jens Risom
Located in Pemberton, NJ
under Ole Wanscher and Kaare Klint along with fellow classmates Hans Wegner and Borge Mogensen at the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 28 in W 74.25 in D 36 in
Desk Art Deco, 1940, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
country:
Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Desk Art Deco, 1940, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
country:
Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1920 " Free Shipping in Florida "
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
:
Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner)
Sweden
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
France Desk Art Deco, 1950, France, Material: Wood Attributed to Jean Souvrain
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
:
Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner)
Sweden
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 60.24 in
Desk Style Art Deco in Wood and chrome, 1940, Made in Germany
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
:
Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner)
Sweden
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
:
Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner)
Sweden
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1930 " Free Shipping in Florida "
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
:
Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner)
Sweden
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Eugenio Quarti desk, Chair and Trah in Style Liberty or Art Nouveau, Jugestails
By Eugenio Quarti
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
:
Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner)
Sweden
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 40.95 in W 18.51 in D 35.44 in
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There is a range of hans wegner writing desks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique hans wegner writing desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and hardwood. Find 23 antique and vintage hans wegner writing desks at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Hans wegner writing desks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of hans wegner writing desks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern hans wegner writing desks are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made hans wegner writing desks over the years, but those made by Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck and Carl Hansen & Søn are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Prices for hans wegner writing desks start at $1,666 and top out at $90,000 with the average selling for $11,984.
Finding the Right desks-writing-tables for You
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.
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