$5,013Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Home Office Writing Desk in High-Gloss Ironwood and Gold Lacquered Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The "Fifties Home Desk" is crafted from high-gloss ironwood and gold lacquered steel.
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel
Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Black Oak Wood & Black Lacquered Steel
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
Tabletop: Another lacquer colour or wood veneer (walnut, ebony macassar, tineo, ironwood). Dimensions: Large Desk (110 x 210 x 77 cm - 43,3 x 82,7 x 30,3 in).
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
White Hogan Desk Set, circa 1960
By White Hogan
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Designed with sterling silver and ironwood, this 8-piece desk set includes original leather blotter with wonderful patina.
Sterling Silver
Chinese Pedestal Writing Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A Ming inspired ironwood pedestal writing desk with two drawers, four shelves, brass hardware, and squat horse hoof feet.
Framed Plank Desk, Ironwood & Rosewood
Located in New York, NY
Ironwood Table with Rosewood framing.
Rosewood
$10,373 / item
H 29.14 in W 61.03 in D 27.56 in
Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk Black Oak Wood & Black Lacquer
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
Joao Faria created the stunning Home Desk ROOTS for contemporary and home offices. Rather than being placed against a wall, it should stand in the middle of the room and be admired f...
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel
$4,500 / item
H 28.55 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
Casablanca Brass, Mexican Walnut and Black Leather Desk / Nomade Atelier Design
By Nomade Atelier
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
A striking balance between sharp edges and soft leather pocketing is found in the Casablanca desk by contemporary Nomade Atelier ´s Mexican design. Upgrade your workspace with this ...
Brass
$1,218Sale Price|70% Off
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 66.93 in
Contemporary Console Table High-Gloss Ironwood Gold-Lacquered Steel In Stock
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
This console table is handcrafted in Portugal from high-gloss ironwood and gold-lacquered steel. Designed by Joao Faria, it combines the natural character of carefully selected wood ...
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel
$11,451
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 31.5 in
Seneca, Modern Desk in Smoked Eucalyptus & Bronze, Italian Design
By ULTRAMOBILI
Located in Pesaro, IT
Seneca, Modern Desk in Smoked Eucalyptus & Bronze, Italian Design DESIGNER: ULTRAMOBILI // MATERIALS: Presented with top and drawer column in Smoked Eucalyptus, and with edge an...
Metal
$6,914 / item
H 30.71 in W 59.06 in D 23.63 in
Isabella Costantini, Italy, Duilio Desk with Polished Brass
By Isabella Costantini
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
Designed by IC and beautifully crafted by Italian artisans, the Duilio desk features a ribbed drawer and stylish legs. The brass, or powder coated metal, details and stunning design ...
Brass
$7,933Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 67.72 in D 29.14 in
Teseo Writing Desk, in Black Oak, with Handmade White Finish
By ULTRAMOBILI
Located in Pesaro, IT
Teseo Writing Desk, in Black Oak, with Handmade White Finish DESIGNER: ULTRAMOBILI // MATERIALS: Black Oak Top, Handmade painting white finish on the legs // ORIGIN: Italy, 2024 // ...
Wood, Oak
$20,308 / item
H 29.53 in W 72.84 in D 33.86 in
21st Century Writing Desk, Oak Brass and Italian Leather Inlay
By Benedikt Bolza Design, B.B. for Reschio
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
An oak, brass and leather writing desk B.B. - Strong contrasting materials combine – I love how the boxy table and drawers seem to float and balance on different tripod legs. Note t...
Brass
$3,980
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 27.56 in
Black Desk with Drawer, Wood and Metal Legs, Brazil Mid-Century Modern Designer
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Marajoara design desk with drawers is a study in Mid-Century Modern utilitarian and luxury furniture, featuring minimalist details and inspired by Brazilian native art. The desig...
Steel
$6,034 / item
H 31.89 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
"Il Pezzo 6 Console" table in solid walnut and wenge top - gold finish base
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
A solid block of walnut held up by what seems to be a casually arranged group of glittering legs. A composite of contrasting elements, massive and sophisticated, strong and passionat...
Brass, Nickel, Gold
$40,733
H 30.52 in W 70.87 in D 28.94 in
Italian Maple Writing Desk, 21st Century — Synchronicity by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
Italian writing desk in maple, walnut and leather with fine walnut inlay and sculptural C-shaped legs, 21st century, made in Turin. Measures 180 × 73.5 × 77.5 cm (W × D × H). Made to...
Leather, Maple, Walnut
$3,267 / item
H 76 in W 130 in D 45 in
Zanotta Calamo Desk in Black Top with Steel Frame by Gabriele Rosa
By Zanotta, Gabriele Rosa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Calamo Desk in Black Top with Steel Frame by Gabriele Rosa Varnished steel frame and top in black, white or graphite. Top and storage space in cowhide pigmentato 90. The sto...
Steel
$6,060 / item
H 31.89 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
"Il Pezzo 6 Console" table in solid walnut and ash top - gold finish brass base
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
A solid block of walnut held up by what seems to be a casually arranged group of glittering legs. A composite of contrasting elements, massive and sophisticated, strong and passionat...
Brass, Nickel, Gold Plate
$13,766Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Arizona Desk Polished Brass Wood Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Porus Studio
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Designed by the prominent Los Angeles architectural firm Welton Becket, the Chase Tower in Phoenix is Arizona’s tallest building and has held the title since 1972. Transforming sig...
Marble, Brass
$11,604 / item
H 30.32 in W 76.78 in D 41.34 in
Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk White Lacquer Brushed Stainless Steel
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The ExCentric 1.0 Executive Desk is made of white lacquered wood and brushed stainless steel. It is suitable for contemporary executive and home offices and would be the ideal compan...
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
$6,007 / item
H 28 in W 59 in D 31 in
Akoya Contemporary and Customizable Lacquer Table Desk with Bronze Trim Inlay
By Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
Akoya table desk in green and gold lacquer with bronze trim inlay. Also possible in these dimensions: 20 x 59 x 28 in. Bespoke / Customizable Identical shapes with different sizes ...
Lacquer
$11,256 / item
H 29.14 in W 61.03 in D 27.56 in
Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk Black Oak Wood and Copper Effect
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
Inspired by the Sacred Ceiba trees in Havana, Joao Faria created the stunning Roots Home Office Desk for contemporary home offices. It is handcrafted using carefully selected wood ve...
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Copper
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.
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