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.
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.