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Knoll Writing Desk

Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Oak and Black Leather
By Florence Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, oak, chrome-plated metal, black leather, United States
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Steel

Florence Knoll Walnut Executive Desk for Knoll Associates
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This vintage executive walnut desk, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates Inc. in the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Knoll by Florence Knoll Ebonized Oak Mini Desk
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1954, the Mini Desk is part of the High Table range
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Knoll by Florence Knoll Ebonized Oak Mini Desk
Knoll by Florence Knoll Ebonized Oak Mini Desk
$2,471 Sale Price
50% Off
H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 25.99 in
Classic Midcentury Walnut and Chrome Florence Knoll Desk Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic midcentury walnut and chrome Florence Knoll desk features richly grained walnut top chromed
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Early production Florence Knoll Desk, Classic Modernist design, Knoll New York
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early production walnut and rosewood desk designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll ,features richly
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Florence Knoll Teak and Chromed-Steel Partner's Desk / Executive Desk
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Executive Table/Partners Desk Model 2485D originally designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Custom Knoll 9' Executive Credenza Desk in Walnut & Chrome
By Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
-designed Executive Credenza Desk. As a pioneer in interior design, Knoll founded the renowned "Planning
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Table Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, United States, 1960s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Knoll International table desk designed by Florence Knoll in 1961, originally conceived as a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Executive partner desk in rosewood by Florence Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Florence Knoll’s Executive Partner Desk, designed in 1961, is a hallmark of mid-century modern
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Executive partner desk in rosewood by Florence Knoll, 1970s
Executive partner desk in rosewood by Florence Knoll, 1970s
$9,094 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.93 in W 72.05 in D 37.8 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll international, 1970s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll international Biography : Born to a baker
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Early Vintage Knoll Walnut Wood Multi Use Conference Table Dining Table Desk
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An early vintage Knoll conference or dining table. This wonderful mid century modern table has a
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Late 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Aluminum

Restored Rare Early Florence Knoll Model 17 Louvered Maple Desk Signed Madison
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare desk was designed in the 1950s by Florence Knoll with a simplistic profile that has
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini for Knoll, model 80, glass, lacquered wood, lacquered steel, Italy, 1949 Franco
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk
Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk
$4,400
H 27.37 in W 43.31 in D 26.38 in
1960s Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
✨ Mid-Century Walnut Desk by Florence Knoll ✨ Elevate your workspace with this iconic mid-century
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Franco Albini's Mini Desk for Knoll 1970's
By Franco Albini, Knoll
Located in Milano, MI
Il tavolo scrittoio disegnato da Franco Albini per Knoll è costituito da una struttura in acciaio
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Franco Albini's Mini Desk for Knoll 1970's
Franco Albini's Mini Desk for Knoll 1970's
$5,564
H 27.56 in W 48.04 in D 25.99 in
Vintage Cini Boeri for Knoll Lunario Cantilevered Table/Desk
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern desk features a polished stainless steel base with a 1/2 inch thick
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Cini Boeri for Knoll Lunario Cantilevered Table/Desk
Vintage Cini Boeri for Knoll Lunario Cantilevered Table/Desk
$3,000 Sale Price
62% Off
H 27.25 in W 59 in D 43.25 in
Early Mid Century Modern Franco Albini for Knoll 1928 Desk
By Franco Albini, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Very early Albini Desk, designed by Franco Albini in 1928. Later versions of this design feature
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Franco Albini for Knoll - Chrome glass and black wood Desk
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Designed by Franco Albini in 1928, the Albini Desk is an iconic example of early modernist design
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Vintage 1920s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Franco Albini for Knoll Desk Model '1928' in Glass and Metal
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini for Knoll, desk model '1928', glass, wood, chromed steel, Italy, design 1949
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Mid Century Desk, Warren Platner for Knoll, Steel, Oak, Chrome, 1970s
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid Century Desk, Warren Platner For Knoll, Steel, Oak, 1970s, Office, Executive Desk, Chrome
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Desk
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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll
$11,500
H 29.5 in W 42 in D 17 in
Custom Order Executive Desk and Wall Mounted Cabinet by Warren Platner for Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An inset leather top executive desk over cantilevered chrome plate steel legs with accompanying six
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Clean Lined Chrome Mid Century Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Mid Century Chrome Desk, in the style of Florence Knoll, American, circa 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Clean Lined Chrome Mid Century Desk
Clean Lined Chrome Mid Century Desk
$1,650
H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in
Franco Albini Desk for Knoll International, USA 1960
By Franco Albini
Located in Wilnis, UT
A wonderful desk designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Knoll International in the USA
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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini Desk for Knoll International, USA 1960
Franco Albini Desk for Knoll International, USA 1960
$4,080
H 27.56 in W 48.04 in D 26.78 in
Table "Urn" by Robert Venturi, Knoll International, USA, 1984
By Roberto Ventura, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Table "Urn" by Robert Venturi, Knoll International, USA, 1984.´ made of laminate over plywood with
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Desk for Knoll 70's
By Franco Albini
Located in bari, IT
Stickers.Stunning Franco Albini '1928' desk for Knoll international, this example 1958. A pebbled
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Desk for Knoll 70's
Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Desk for Knoll 70's
$3,542 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 25.99 in
Clean Lined Mid Century Chrome Desk or Dining Table Base - No Glass
By Florence Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Mid Century Chrome Desk or Dining Table Base, in the style of Florence Knoll, American
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Herman Miller Table or Desk with Knoll Walnut Top
By Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage dining or conference table or a desk. Beautiful Knoll top made of American Walnut on a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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
Large Varnished Wood Executive Desk, in the style of Florence Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Large Varnished wood executive desk, in the style of Florence Knoll.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Pace Collection Mid Century Italian Modern Thick Black Marble Granite Top Desk
By Knoll, Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality mid century modern black granite desk with shelf or bookcase in the back.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Granite, Aluminum

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Knoll International Executive Desk S 872 Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Köln, NRW
Writing desk by Florence Knoll model 872 Steel frame chromed, top wood lacquered white with two
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Mid-20th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Florence Knoll Executive Desk for Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence Knoll, Wohnbedarf
Located in Zurich, CH
Beautiful teak desk designed by Florence Knoll.
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Modernist Corner Desk Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, BE
An L-shaped working space from the series model 1500. The executive desk (190 x 90 x 74) has a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Modernist Corner Desk Florence Knoll
Modernist Corner Desk Florence Knoll
H 29.14 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Florence Knoll Walnut Executive Desk for Knoll Associates, 1960
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern Executive desk, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll, circa 1960s. Large-scale with a clean
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century 1970s Knoll Lunario Table Desk by Cini Boeri, Desk to Impress
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Mid-Century Modern table or desk designed by Cini Boeri and made by Knoll. A chrome elliptical
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Large 'Executive Desk' by Warren Platner
By Knoll
Located in London, GB
An ‘Executive Desk’ designed by Warren Platner for Knoll International, the luxurious black-leather
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Vintage 1970s British Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Large 'Executive Desk' by Warren Platner
Large 'Executive Desk' by Warren Platner
H 29.53 in W 42.92 in D 77.96 in
Knoll International Complete Office Warren Platner Desk and Sideboards
By Warren Platner
Located in Köln, NRW
Knoll International complete office by Warren Platner desk + sideboards Desk: frame steel
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Knoll International Executive / Partner's Writing Desk, by F. Knoll, 1961
By Florence Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Executive Desk or Partner's Desk, designed 1961 by Florence Knoll for Knoll International. The
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Franco Albini Writing Desk Knoll International, 1949
By Franco Albini, Knoll
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare and early writing desk model 1928 designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Knoll
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Partners Desk Florence Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a partners desk in walnut wood. Partial label from Knoll in one of the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Partners Desk Florence Knoll
Partners Desk Florence Knoll
H 29.75 in W 72 in D 37.5 in
Florence Knoll Partners Desk
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Partners desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll. This oak desk consist of four drawers, two on each side
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Florence Knoll Partners Desk
Florence Knoll Partners Desk
H 28.5 in W 72 in D 38 in
Franco Albini Glass & Metal Writing Desk for Knoll International, 1949
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in The Hague, NL
Rare and early age writing desk designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Knoll International
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll 1950S
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in bruxelles, BE
Desk composed of 2 pedestals with 3 drawers per pedestal. Foot in chrome metal. Wear due to time
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Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll 1950S
Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll 1950S
H 29.53 in W 83.86 in D 63.59 in
FLORENCE KNOLL Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare and Beautiful L Shaped Desk Designed by Florence Knoll L 167 cm x D 191 cm x H 74 cm USA
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

FLORENCE KNOLL Desk
FLORENCE KNOLL Desk
H 29.14 in W 65.75 in D 75.2 in
Florence Knoll Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare and Beautiful L Shaped Desk Designed by Florence Knoll L 167 cm x D 191 cm x H 74 cm USA
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Florence Knoll Desk
Florence Knoll Desk
H 29.14 in W 65.75 in D 75.2 in
Florence Knoll Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare and Beautiful L Shaped Desk Designed by Florence Knoll L 167 cm x D 191 cm x H 74 cm USA
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Florence Knoll Desk
Florence Knoll Desk
H 29.14 in W 65.75 in D 75.2 in
1960s Writing Desk Warren Platner for Knoll Luxurious Walnut & Chrome
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Desk 1960s Modern Desk designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Chrome plated legs in a cantilever
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Walnut Executive Desk for Knoll, 1961
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Extraordinary executive desk designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1961. Chrome-plated steel base
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Large Knoll Walnut Executive Desk
By Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice large walnut executive desk.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Large Knoll Walnut Executive Desk
Large Knoll Walnut Executive Desk
H 29 in W 72 in D 34 in
Florence Knoll for Knoll Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence knoll walnut desk with square tube frame. Newly refinished and ready to go! Ample work
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Florence Knoll Maple Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in Bainbridge, NY
early Florence Knoll solid Maple Desk in natural finish with 3 drawers and 3 legs. Refinished
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Florence Knoll Maple Desk
Florence Knoll Maple Desk
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Florence Knoll Partners Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
Outstanding Partners desk by Florence Knoll. Features two pencil drawers. Newly refinished rosewood
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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Partners Desk
Florence Knoll Partners Desk
H 28.25 in W 66 in D 36 in
1960s Sophisticated Knoll Executive Partners Desk
By Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Classic Knoll Desk sophisticated large executive partners desk with chrome steel four-star
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Modern Executive Desk by Florence Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern executive desk, designed by Florence Knoll, American, circa 1960s. Large scale with a clean
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Modern Executive Desk by Florence Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Executive Desk, designed by Florence Knoll, American, circa 1960's. Large scale with a clean
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Table Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
From the Knoll website Florence Knoll described her designs the fill-in pieces which had to be
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll Table Desk
Florence Knoll Table Desk
H 29 in W 78 in D 48 in
Model 17 Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Laminate top with maple construction. Tagged.
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Rosewood Executive Desk by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Rosewood executive partners desk by Florence Knoll. Manufactured by Knoll. Highly figured rosewood
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Rosewood Desk / Vanity by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptional vanity / desk designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, USA. 1960s example
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Partners Desk by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
A classic partners deks by Florence Knoll. USA, circa 1970. Beautifully refinished
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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk by Florence Knoll, Wooden Desk, Italy, 1960s
By Knoll
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk by Florence Knoll, Wooden Desk, Italy, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1960s Rosewood Partners Desk by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rosewood partners desk with two slim drawers on each side atop a heavy machined steel base.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll L Shaped Desk with Return by KNOLL
By Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large executive desk with return making an L shape. Modesty panel and white formica top with three
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Formica

Florence Knoll Walnut Executive Desk with Laminate Top
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence knoll walnut executive desk with laminate top. Item features chrome frame, white laminate
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Impressive Florence Knoll Executive Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Big chromed base with oak top. Wonderful grain. Can also be used as conference or dining table. Early base with high adjustable ends.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Impressive Florence Knoll Executive Desk
Impressive Florence Knoll Executive Desk
H 29.53 in W 72.05 in D 35.83 in
Restored Charcoal Black Mid-Century Modern Knoll Desk
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Restored charcoal black Mid-Century Modern Knoll desk. Circa 1950s/ 60s.
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Wood & Steel Desk by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Wood and brushed steel desk by Florence Knoll. USA, circa 1970.
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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Florence Knoll desk with metal base
By Florence Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
This desk designed by Florence Knoll has a wonderful scale and minimal design that makes it
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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early Florence Knoll signle pedestal desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
This classic Florence Knoll desk, like so many of her designs, is refined, understated and
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Mahogany

White Laminate Oval Desk Table by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Classic Florence Knoll design features a 78" oval smooth white laminate top and a base of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Walter Knoll Executive Desk, Germany, 1970
By Walter Knoll
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Knoll, Germany, 1970. Black stained ash wooden desk, with black leather inlay, 2 cm thick flat stainless
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Walter Knoll Executive Desk, Germany, 1970
Walter Knoll Executive Desk, Germany, 1970
H 29.14 in W 78.75 in L 29.14 in
Restored Charcoal Black Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Desk
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Restored charcoal black florence knoll Mid-Century Modern Desk, circa 1950s-1960s.
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Vintage 1960s North American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Florence Knoll Marble and Rosewood Desk, 1960
By Florence Knoll
Located in Grenoble, FR
Florence Knoll Desk Knoll, circa 1960 Stainless steel, marble and rosewood Perfect condition.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Chrome

Florence Knoll Marble and Rosewood Desk, 1960
Florence Knoll Marble and Rosewood Desk, 1960
H 29.93 in W 51.19 in L 29.93 in
1950s Knoll & Drake Formica and Walnut Desk
By Knoll & Drake
Located in Basildon, London
Designed and manufactured by Knoll & Drake, this 1950s desk is both practical and timeless
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Walnut

1950s Knoll & Drake Formica and Walnut Desk
1950s Knoll & Drake Formica and Walnut Desk
H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
1950s Knoll & Drake Formica and Walnut Desk
By Knoll & Drake
Located in Basildon, London
Designed and manufactured by Knoll & Drake, this 1950s desk is both practical and timeless
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica

1950s Knoll & Drake Formica and Walnut Desk
1950s Knoll & Drake Formica and Walnut Desk
H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
Birch and Walnut Single Pedestal Desk by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
This elegant little desk by Florence Knoll in birch with walnut legs was designed in 1947 and in
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Florence Knoll Lacquer and Chrome Desk, 1960s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Paris, IDF
Perfect Mid-Century Modern proportions, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1955
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Lacquer and Chrome Desk, 1960s
Florence Knoll Lacquer and Chrome Desk, 1960s
H 29.14 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Beautiful Florence Knoll Oval Table or Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Walnut top and chrome base in wonderful condition. Designed in 1961.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Beautiful Florence Knoll Oval Table or Desk
Beautiful Florence Knoll Oval Table or Desk
H 28.35 in W 77.96 in D 48.04 in
Knoll Walnut Mid Century Modern Double Pedestal Desk with White Laminate Top
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Knoll walnut double pedestal desk. This is a gorgeous office desk, perfect for a mid century home
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Desk by Warren Platner for Knoll 1970s
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in bruxelles, BE
Desk with leather and wood shelf, metal legs. It has a leather storage box with two drawers. Wear
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Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Desk by Warren Platner for Knoll 1970s
Desk by Warren Platner for Knoll 1970s
H 29.93 in W 77.96 in D 42.92 in
Franco Albini Minimalist Desk for Knoll International, 1950s
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Franco Albini Minimalist desk for Knoll International, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Double Sided Desk in Black Lacquered by Florence Knoll, 1960s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brussels, BE
Double Sided Desk in Black Lacquered Wood And Chromed Steel Base by Florence Knoll, 1960
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1960s Mid Century Rosewood And Chrome Desk By Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in London, GB
A rare 1960s Florence Knoll desk crafted in exquisite Rosewood. A true collector's piece, this
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Warren Platner Conference Desk for Knoll International, 1973
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Huge conference desk designed by Warren Platner for Knoll International, USA, 1973. This desk is
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Executive Walnut Desk by Gordon Bunshaft for Knoll
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Knoll Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the knoll writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and chrome, every knoll writing desk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a knoll writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A knoll writing desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made knoll writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Knoll, Florence Knoll and Warren Platner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Knoll Writing Desk?

Prices for a knoll writing desk start at $1,750 and top out at $27,500 with the average selling for $4,800.

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.

Questions About Knoll Writing Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.