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.
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.
Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.
Styles to Know
Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece
Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.