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Writing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A single pedestal writing desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller with a built-in pivoting lamp
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Writing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Writing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
$11,500
H 29.5 in W 60 in D 40 in
Vintage Herman Miller Table or Desk with Knoll Walnut Top
By Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller aluminum segmented base. We have 8 available.  
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Vintage Herman Miller Table or Desk with Knoll Walnut Top
Vintage Herman Miller Table or Desk with Knoll Walnut Top
$1,520 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 29 in W 66 in D 36 in
Action Office Writing Desk by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Action Office desk, designed by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller from the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
Thus is a Herman Miller Desk designed by George Nelson. It's from Nelson's Action Office Series. It
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Desk
Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Desk
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25 in W 48 in D 24 in
Herman Miller Motia Sit-to-Stand Electric Height Adjustable Rectangle Table Desk
By Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Elegant Motia Ergonomic Sit-to-Stand table desk/work center by Herman Miller. Electric adjustable
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early George Nelson desk / return, child's desk, Modernist, Herman Miller, Retains original Herman
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Action Office 1' Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Herman Miller, polished aluminum, plastic laminate, wood, United States, design 1953.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Pedestal Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, Usa, 1955
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pedestal desk designed in 1955 by George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA. Teak wood top with two
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

U-Shape Burdick Desk for Herman Miller with Floating Table
By Bruce Burdick, Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage U-shaped desk designed by Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller. This enormous desk has three
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Onyx, Granite, Aluminum

George Nelson Home Office Desk Model 4658 for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
George Nelson & Associates Home Office desk, model 4658 Manufactured by Herman Miller USA, 1946
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller Executive Desk, Burdick Group System
By Bruce Burdick, Herman Miller
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Bruce Burdick executive desk for Herman Miller from the Burdick Group System, a rare
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel, Steel

George Nelson Desk by Herman Miller, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller, 1960s The Top has a very floating appearance.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson Desk by Herman Miller, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
George Nelson Desk by Herman Miller, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
$6,689 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.14 in W 65.95 in D 29.93 in
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Amorphous Kidney Paldao Desk..Art Deco/Modernist
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
Important American desk manufactured by Herman Miller, a kidney shaped desk designed by Gilbert
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brescia, IT
Modernist Desk George Nelson by Hermann Miller 1950 Laminated wood, aluminum base Rare model.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

1980s Herman Miller Burdick Group Post Modern Industrial Design Modular Desk USA
By Bruce Burdick, Herman Miller
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A rare opportunity to buy a stunning Post Modern desk designed in 1981 by Bruce Burdick for Herman
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum, Steel

American mid-century modern wood laminate desk George Nelson Herman Miller 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in MIlano, IT
American mid-century modern wood laminate desk George Nelson Herman Miller 1960s Desk or writing
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Action Desk by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Robert Propst, George Nelson
Located in Madrid, ES
Action Office desk, model 64 902, designed by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller from
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Action Desk by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller
Action Desk by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller
$4,148 Sale Price
44% Off
H 28.35 in W 49.61 in D 31.89 in
Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Robert Propst, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Action Office desk, model 64 902, designed by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller from
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Rare Herman Miller "RED SNAPPER" Desk, Designed by Ayse Byrnel
Located in Portland, OR
Ultra rare early 2000s "RED SNAPPER" desk by Herman Miller from the RED / Cloud line. Designed by
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
By George Nelson, Robert Propst, Herman Miller
Located in Renens, CH
1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production George Nelson
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT
By Milo Baughman, George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

MMG Single Pedestal Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A compact single pedestal office desk with slim pen drawer and pullout shelf in enameled steel
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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate

Desk Series 9000 by George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA 1960s.
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
compartments. Designed by George Nelson produced for Herman Miller, 1952. Designer - George Nelson
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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Action Office Roll-Top-Desk for Herman Miller 1964-1968
By George Nelson
Located in Epfach, DE
George Nelson Action Office Roll-Top-Desk for Herman Miller 1964-1968 Der Roll-Top Desk von George
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Leather, Primavera, and Steel Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1946
Located in Sagaponack, NY
George Nelson's masterpiece of utility, the 4658 residential desk produced from 1947-1953 is adept
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Vintage 1940s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Small desk from the "Action Office" series by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Mobilier International
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Small desk from the "Action Office" series by George Nelson for Herman Miller, distributed by
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Action Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Action Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson Walnut Executive and Typewriter Desk Set
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson for Herman Miller features a dark walnut finish with steel legs, aluminum J pulls and pull
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

George Nelson Walnut Executive and Typewriter Desk Set
George Nelson Walnut Executive and Typewriter Desk Set
$7,500 / set
H 29.5 in W 60 in D 30 in

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George Nelson for Herman Miller Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Miami, FL
A George Nelson for Herman Miller Desk, Circa 1959. This is from their 'Steel Frame' group
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Home Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Hudson, NY
legs. Made by Herman Miller.
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Peter Protzman for Herman Miller Zebrawood and Chrome Desk
By Herman Miller, Peter Protzmann
Located in Portland, OR
Made in USA by Herman Miller An amazing, rare desk for Herman Miller. Only produced in 1970 and
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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Action Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Zurich, CH
Kubrick’s sci-fi masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey. This piece was manufactured in 1964 by Herman Miller and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Small Mid Century Modern Zebra Wood Desk By Peter Protzman For Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Peter Protzmann
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-century modern zebra wood desk by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller. Very good condition. No
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Zebra Wood

Large Mid Century Modern Zebra Wood Desk By Peter Protzman For Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Peter Protzmann
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-century modern zebra wood desk by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller. This desk was produced only
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Zebra Wood

George Nelson Walnut Executive Desk Herman Miller, 1950
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut Executive desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller features a rectangular grey laminate top
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Egon Eiermann Desk Produced by Herman Miller, Germany, 1968
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Köln, NRW
Desk by the German architect Egon Eiermann for Herman Miller, 1968 commissionned by the german
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Mid-20th Century German Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Egon Eiermann Desk Produced by Herman Miller, Germany, 1968
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Köln, NRW
Desk by the German architect Egon Eiermann for Herman Miller, 1968 commissionned by the german
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Mid-20th Century German Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Standing-Height Roll-Top Desk and Chair by George Nelson "Action Office"
By George Nelson
Located in Munster, DE
Large standing-height desk with matching chair by Herman Miller. Desk with lockable writing surface
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

George Nelson Herman Miller Long Bench Secretary Writing Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Condition. Chrome Silver Plated M Wave Drawer Pulls. Interior Desk Light. Other Herman Miller Items
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple, Walnut

1960s, Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Nelson. Manufactured by Herman Miller. Period: 1960-1969. The dimensions are: 126 cm. wide, 72
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Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

1960s, Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
1960s, Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
H 28.35 in W 49.61 in D 31.89 in
Mid-Century Modern Rare Herman Miller Upright Privacy Desk, 1960s
By Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, upright desk, with privacy walls and flap, by Herman Miller
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

George Nelson for Herman Miller Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
George Nelson for Herman Miller uncommon desk from the late 1950's. Walnut with black legs and trim
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller Desk
George Nelson for Herman Miller Desk
H 29.75 in W 38.5 in D 20 in
Clean Lined Modern Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Modern Desk, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, circa 1950's. Very
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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Nickel

George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for Herman Miller. This architectural minimalist desk has been restored including a new white formica
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
H 29.5 in W 42.13 in D 18.5 in
Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Flip Down Writing Desk Glass Topped 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic, flip down writing desk, with a glass top and three drawers
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Peter Protzman Desk for Herman Miller
By Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a rare desk designed by Peter Protzman. Desk in original vintage condition
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Peter Protzman Desk for Herman Miller
Peter Protzman Desk for Herman Miller
H 29.25 in W 54 in D 30 in
Herman Miller "Zebrawood" Desk by Peter Protzman
By Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Herman Miller "Zebrawood" Desk by Peter Protzman
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome, Steel

George Nelson MMG Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Fraser, MI
MMG Desk designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Some collectors of George Nelson designs
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Mid Century Rosewood And Leather Executive Desk By Herman Miller for Biltrite
By Herman Miller
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Mid Century Rosewood And Leather Executive Desk By Herman Miller for Biltrite Canada, Circa 1970
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Rosewood

George Nelson Action Office Desk Herman Miller 1964
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic and large office desk by iconic designer George Nelson for Herman Miller, signed.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Herman Miller modular desk design Bruce Burdick 1980s
By Herman Miller, Bruce Burdick
Located in Parma, IT
Herman Miller modular desk designed by Bruce Burdick 1980s. Aluminium structure with special
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Vintage 1980s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Crystal, Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller 1952 Executive Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
Executive L-shaped desk with original wood grained laminate writing surface, two sided credenza
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller Office Desk System
By Herman Miller, Bruce Burdick
Located in Kansas City, MO
A 7 foot extruded aluminum arm stands on a pair of three pronged aluminum legs and supports a desk
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

George Nelson Steel Frame Desk for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson steel frame desk in original condition with minor wear. Refinishing is available for
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Gilbert Rohde Pedestal Desk for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Gilbert Rohde Paldao double pedestal desk produced by Herman Miller. Biomorphic top with
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Desk, N. 4658
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
George Nelson for Herman Miller desk n. 4658, in walnut, steel and leather, 1946. A Classic
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

"MMG" Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1957
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Desk from the series "Modern Management Group," designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1957
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Midcentury George Nelson Action Office Desk for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
office! Part of the action office series for Herman Miller. Laminate walnut top, supported by steel
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum, Steel

1970s Peter Protzman Zebrawood executive desk for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Peter Protzmann
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Peter Protzman’s zebra wood executive desk for Herman Miller. These were manufactured in 1970 and
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Original Vintage George Nelson Swaged-Leg desk Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
I beautiful example of this iconic desk form by George Nelson. In Vintage condition. These original
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

George Nelson for Herman Miller Chair and Swag Leg Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous George Nelson model DAF armchair and swag leg desk produced by Herman Miller. In excellent
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Herman Miller Desk by Bruce Burdick Fully Adjustable Components
By Bruce Burdick, Herman Miller
Located in Austin, TX
This highly innovative design by Bruce Burdick uses polished aluminum beams supported by legs with splayed cast aluminum feet to suspend glass, wood and heavy plastic composite compo...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

MMG" Series Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1957
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Desk from the series "Modern Management Group," designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1957
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Desk with Credenza Return
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Denton, TX
Mid-Century Modern, executive desk with credenza return by George Nelson for Herman Miller features
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Very Rare Herman Miller Design by George Nelson Rosewood Executive Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
Very Rare Herman Miller design George Nelson Executive Desk Rosewood
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rare George Nelson Executive Desk with Secretary Hutch by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A rare George Nelson executive desk with secretary hutch by Herman Miller. This gorgeous, rare set
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

George Nelson for Herman Miller Midcentury Rectangular Wood Desk, USA, 1950
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Madrid, ES
Desk designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, in 1950. With floating wood top supported by
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Zebra Wood and Chrome Desk by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Peter Protzmann
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This very attractive zebra wood and chrome desk is designed by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

1960s Walnut and Leather Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s walnut and leather desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Executed in walnut with leather
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Peter Protzman Zebrawood and Chrome Executive Desk for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Peter Protzmann
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century floating executive desk designed by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller, circa 1970-1971
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Rare George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller Action Office Roll Top Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Rare George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller roll top Action Office writing desk. The Action
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Mid-20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Desk by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Robert Propst, Herman Miller
Located in Madrid, ES
Action Office desk, model 64 902, designed by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller from
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Nelson X-Leg Table/Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, Early
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
with lacquered X-base legs and was produced by Herman Miller.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Early Production George Nelson Herman Miller Swag Leg Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a rare early edition, swag leg desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Peter Protzman for Herman Miller Zebra Wood Desk, 1970s
By Herman Miller, Peter Protzmann
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
for Herman Miller, with two drawers, circa the early 1970s. In very good vintage condition. The
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Zebra Wood

Rare Art Deco Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller East Indian Laurel Desk, circa 1930s
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Art Deco Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller East Indian Laurel desk, circa 1937. Amazing quality
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Nickel, Chrome

Art Deco "East India" Bookmatched Walnut Desk by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Rohde for Herman Miller as part of the East India Laurel series, circa 1935. Handcrafted in Zeeland
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Mid Century Plywood Desk Unit by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
The mid century modern Eames Desk Unit was designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Wood and Steel Two-Drawer Desk George Nelson Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
George Nelson for Herman Miller. In great condition. The dimensions are 60" (5') W x 30" D x 30" H.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Mid Century Plywood Desk Unit by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This mid century Eames Desk Unit was designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1952
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Paldao Group Art Deco Double Pedestal Desk, 1941
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in South Bend, IN
Rohde for Herman Miller USA, circa 1941 Book-matched exotic paldao wood and leather and brass
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

George Nelson for Herman Miller Side Table, Work Table or Small Desk, Signed
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Doylestown, PA
George Nelson for Herman Miller side table, work table or small console desk. Great as a side/work
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Scrittoio Home Desk di George Nelson per Herman Miller Anni 60-70
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Milano, IT
Scrittoio con vani a giorno con scomparti sul piano e piccoli cassetti sotto piano. Legno di rovere e legno ricoperto in formica, struttura in alluminio. Restaurata.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Skyscraper Style Burled Walnut Desk by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
original label reading "Herman Miller Furniture Co. Zeeland Michigan Original Rohde Design." American
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Rosewood Midcentury Desk by Miller Desk & Safe Company, 1930s
By Herman Miller, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
like Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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Metal

Lounge Chair Flag Halyard PP 225 by Hans Wegner New Edition
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Flag Halyard chair lounge chair PP 225 new edition. The Flag Halyard Hans Wegner is a tribute to the modernist Le Corbusier, Mies Van Der Rohe and Marcel Breuer. Wegner seeks in t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Lounge Chair Flag Halyard PP 225 by Hans Wegner New Edition
Lounge Chair Flag Halyard PP 225 by Hans Wegner New Edition
$17,445 / item
H 31.5 in W 40.95 in D 45.28 in
Bench, Cantilever, Mid Century, Walnut, Danish Cord, Weave, Hardwood, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid-century inspired, hardwood and woven Danish cord bench. The lead time provided is an estimate and may extend up to 12 months. If you require delivery by a specific date, we kin...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Cord, Hardwood

Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood and Brass Buffet
By Stefano Marolla
Located in Roma, IT
The buffet is the first item of the collection Una (Articolo Indeterminativo) by the Italian woodworker Stefano Marolla. The title refers to the indeterminate article in the Italian ...
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2010s Italian Buffets

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Brass

Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood and Brass Buffet
Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood and Brass Buffet
$53,504 / item
H 27.56 in W 78.75 in D 21.66 in
Knotted Cherry Jewelry Box Designed by Nika Zupanc for Ghidini, 1961
By Nika Zupanc, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jewelry box in casted polished brass designed by Nika Zupanc. Smaller ring holder is also available.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Knotted Cherry Jewelry Box Designed by Nika Zupanc for Ghidini, 1961
Knotted Cherry Jewelry Box Designed by Nika Zupanc for Ghidini, 1961
$311 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 7.49 in Dm 4.73 in
Vanity dressing table by Raymond Loewy by Doubinsky Frères in the 1960s
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Dressing table - Raymond Loewy - model "DF2000" - Doubinsky Frères - 1960s Wear Consistent with age And Use : See Photos Compagnie de L’Esthétique Industrielle (CEI) was a design co...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Mirror, Plastic, Acrylic, Wood

Bamboo Italian Mirror Wavy Mid century
Located in New York, NY
Italian made to order Bamboo Mirror, perfect for any Decor. In the manner of Gabriella Crespi. Made by artisans in Italy, Same era as: Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouve, Pierre Paulin...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Bamboo

Bamboo Italian Mirror Wavy Mid century
Bamboo Italian Mirror Wavy Mid century
$5,000
H 87 in W 34 in D 2 in
Paul Evans, "Cityscape" Dining Table, Mirror, Wood, Directional, USA, c. 1970
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and mirror "Cityscape" dining table designed by Paul Evans and produced by Directional, circa 1970.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Amanta Sectional Sofa/Lounge Chairs, 1973
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of 'Amanta' cognac brown leather and fiberglass lounge chairs, originally designed in Italy by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in 1966. The design was extremely popular and in gr...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Amanta Sectional Sofa/Lounge Chairs, 1973
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Amanta Sectional Sofa/Lounge Chairs, 1973
$3,120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 25 in W 30 in D 31 in
Pair of Burl Wood Nightstands by Milo Baughman for Lane
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning Vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of burl wood nightstands by Milo Baughman for Lane. The timeless beauty of burl wood, a naturally occurring wood pattern, and clean modernis...
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Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Burl

Pair of Burl Wood Nightstands by Milo Baughman for Lane
Pair of Burl Wood Nightstands by Milo Baughman for Lane
$3,200 / set
H 20 in W 26 in D 17.75 in
Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Black Lacquered Legs
Located in Madrid, ES
Large desk veneered with dark wood, front with four drawers with gold-colored pulls. Legs of black lacquered metal.
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Black Lacquered Legs
Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Black Lacquered Legs
$3,128
H 30.91 in W 71.07 in D 27.96 in
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Italian Bed Frame Made by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
By Eugenio Gerli
Located in Sofia, BG
Italian wooden hand carved bed frame with metal frame made in 1967 by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno. Very good authentic condition with no restorations made.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Italian Bed Frame Made by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Italian Bed Frame Made by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
$2,829 Sale Price
30% Off
H 37.01 in W 67.72 in D 78.75 in
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Herman Miller Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic herman miller writing desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every herman miller writing desk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer herman miller writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each herman miller writing desk bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made herman miller writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Herman Miller, George Nelson and Peter Protzmann are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Herman Miller Writing Desk?

Prices for a herman miller writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,195 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $5,200.

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.