L-Shaped Desks
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Lucite, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Resin, Lacquer, Teak
Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 18th Century Italian Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century German Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Walnut
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Ash, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Italian Desks
Leather, Wood, Laminate
Early 20th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Iron
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks
Ormolu
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Granite, Copper
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Console Tables
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Carrara Marble, Chrome
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Walnut
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Marble, Metal
Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut, Formica
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
20th Century American Desks
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Desks
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Burl
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Cherry
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Lucite, Glass
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Finding the Right Desks and 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.
- What is the best L shaped desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best L-shaped desk depends on how well it will fit into your office. Factors such as office aesthetic, the space required, the material of the desk, the size, the computer type and other pieces of equipment should be prioritized. Ergonomics, storage and durability need to be considered, too. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The L-shaped couch is called a sectional or sectional sofa. The simplest sectionals consist of at least two pieces: a chaise and a loveseat or sofa. However, some sectionals have more complex designs that include corner pieces, chaises, loveseats, sofas, recliners and other types of seating. Find a range of sectional sofas on 1stDibs.
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