$33,334 / item
Large Layered Parkerized Steel Desk by Hyungshin Hwang
Located in Geneve, CH
Large layered parkerized steel desk by Hyungshin Hwang Dimensions: D 310 x W 100 x H 75 cm Materials: parkerized steel Layered Series is the main theme and concept of work of Hw...
Stainless Steel
Large Artona Desk by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Artona Desk by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
Metal
Large Burgundy L Shape Customizable Contemporary Corner Study Desk
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful large L Shaped Study desk made with a deep burgundy powder-coated steel frame and a colour matched linoleum top made from all-natural ingredients, such as flax, wood flou...
Steel
Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Wood
Large Pink Steel Contemporary Study Desk with Two Drawers - customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large pink study desk is made with a powder coated steel frame and a beautiful lacquered plywood table top in pink. This modern minimal desk has two steel drawers suspended unde...
Steel
Large Canaan desk by Marcel Breuer for Gavina - 1962s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent Canaan Desk designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina in the 1960s. Its sleek and practical design perfectly reflects Marcel Breuer's approach. This desk features numerous sto...
Wood
Large Customisable Study Desk with Modesty Panel and Two Drawers
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large beetroot color study desk is made with a powder coated steel frame and a beautiful natural linoleum top made out of linseed oil. This modern minimal desk has two steel dra...
Steel
Bauhaus Large Desk in Wood and Tubular Metal, circa 1930
By Elmar Berkovich
Located in Barcelona, ES
Presented here is an exquisite Bauhaus desk, designed by an unknown designer and manufactured in the Netherlands circa 1930. This rare piece embodies the essence of Bauhaus design wi...
Wood
Large Charcoal Black Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Top - Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large Study desk is made with a charcoal black powder-coated steel frame and a colour matched linoleum top made from all-natural ingredients, such as flax, wood flour, and limes...
Steel
Exceptional Antique Art Deco Large Macassar Ebony Wood Executive Desk
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional antique Art Deco Macassar ebony wood large executive desk circa 1930 is expertly handcrafted from solid wood, maple and Macassar ebony wood veneer with gorgeous colo...
Brass, Metal
Miniforms Bonbon Large Desk Table in Lacquered Wood by Paolo Cappello
By Miniforms, Paolo Cappello
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Expanding beyond the table family, Bonbon now comes in a Desk version. The writing desk and console reinterpret legs and tabletop in a compact composition, while staying true to the ...
Wood
$4,475 / item
Large Subtle Ecru W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Subtle Ecru W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele Dimensions: D 60 x W 160 x H 76 cm. Materials: MDF 20 mm. The W(hole) collection is a playful game of forms and openwork, combining...
Wood
Large Eternal Graphite W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Eternal Graphite W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele Dimensions: D 60 x W 160 x H 76 cm. Materials: MDF 20 mm. The W(hole) collection is a playful game of forms and openwork, comb...
Wood
Large Antique Edwardian Quality Inlaid Mahogany Freestanding Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large Antique Edwardian quality inlaid mahogany freestanding kidney shaped desk having a quality inlaid mahogany kidney shaped top with a leather writing surface above 9 shaped mahog...
Other
Large Double Pedestal Embossed Leather Top Mahogany Partners Desk MINT
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Double Pedestal Embossed Leather Top Mahogany Partners Desk MINT
Brass
Large Paper White Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Top - Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large Study desk is made with a paper white powder-coated steel frame and a colour matched linoleum top made from all-natural ingredients, such as flax, wood flour, and limeston...
Steel
Oversize Large Important Vladimir Kagan Art Deco Executive Desk
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual rare Vladimir Kagan Art Deco style executive desk. Desk is equipped with space lights projecting light through elaborate pair of lucite shades that are also part of the desk ...
Leather, Lucite, Hardwood
Very Large Mahogany Centrepiece Partners’ Desk in the Chippendale Style
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very large mahogany centrepiece partners’ desk in the Chippendale style, attributed to Maples or Gillows, of oval form with a replaced green leather top, the frieze with six small ...
Mahogany
Large Bespoke Study Desk with Linoleum Top and Drawer, Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large beetroot color study desk is made with a powder coated steel frame and a beautiful natural linoleum top made out of linseed oil. This modern minimal desk has two steel dra...
Steel
Large Victorian partners desk with lovely aged leather top and patina
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Beautiful antique mahogany partner desk from the early Victorian era. Both sides feature 6 drawers and a small cupboard. Beautifully aged leather top with blind profiling. The rounde...
West Indian Mahogany
Large corner desk Guillerme et Chambron in oak and black marble
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
À Guillerme et Chambron édition Votre Maison marble oak desk circa 1960
Marble
Large English Partner's Pedestal Desk of Mahogany with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A large handsome English partner's double pedestal desk of mahogany, from the Edwardian era, featuring a moulded top inset with an embossed tan leather, over a frieze with one beaded...
Metal, Brass
Large Rosewood Executive Desk on Metal Base Denmark 1960's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful large Danish modern executive desk with metal base made probably around the late 1960's in Denmark. Unmarked and we are not sure of the Designer nor Maker. Great large work...
Steel
1940's Large French Oak Executive Desk with Bronze Sabots & Pulls
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Deco style executive desk with two deep drawers in oak and bronze accents. Desk writing surface inset is naugahyde. An exceptional piece as a desk or library table. THIS ITEM I...
Naugahyde, Oak
Large Green Study Desk with Linoleum Table Top & Two Drawers - Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large green study desk is made with a powder coated steel frame and a beautiful contrasting deep green natural linoleum top made out of linseed oil. This modern minimal desk has...
Steel
Large desk in wood, brass and ground crystal by Fabio Lenc
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Large desk designed by Fabio Lenci, made of pine wood, with polished glass legs and brass details. The design expresses an elegant and measured language, in which noble materials and...
Brass
Large Burgundy Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Top, Customizable Console Table
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large Study desk is made with a burgundy powder-coated steel frame and a colour matched linoleum top made from all-natural ingredients, such as flax, wood flour, and limestone. ...
Steel
English Patinated Large Desk, Double Side, Wood, Leather & Iron circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
English large desk or side table, circa 1900. The top is recovered of a large piece of laether. Three drawers on each side. Two keys will be added. The lion paws are made of bronze ...
Bronze
Large teak desk with metal legs designed by Søborg Møbler, Denmark.
By Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in København K, DK
Large managers desk in teak with metal legs and original teak shoes. Danish designer and Søborg Møbelfabrik around 1955 - 1960. 3 large drawers with compartments.
Metal
Large Ice Blue Steel Contemporary Study Desk with Two Drawers - customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large ice blue study desk is made with a powder coated steel frame and a beautiful lacquered plywood table top in colour matched ice blue. This modern minimal desk has two steel...
Steel
EXQUISITE EXTRA LARGE DOUBLE SiDED MILITARY CAMPAIGN TWIN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite double sided Military Campaign twin pedestal partner desk with lockable drawers an...
Brass
$4,500Sale Price|79% Off
Large French Mid-Century Modern Studded Leather Desk, Pierre Lottier
By Pierre Lottier
Located in New York, NY
An important midcentury style desk entirely covered in maroon leather and studded with bronze tacks including a leather pencil drawer. A unique, sleek statement blending modern and M...
Leather, Wood
Large Mid Century Danish Modern Mahogany Wood Executive Desk, 2 Matching Avail
Located in Detroit, MI
NOTE: We have two matching twin desks available for sale separately. Please reach out for details. This exceptional vintage mid century Danish modern mahogany wood desk by Søborg Mo...
Brass
Ejner Larsen, Large freestanding desk in Rosewood and brass for Willy Beck
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ejner Larsen, large freestanding desk in Brazilian rosewood and brass for Willy Beck. Designed 1945. Comes with two keys.
Brass
Large L Shape Walnut Desk with Return by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern executive desk by Harvey Probber.
Walnut
Large, Airisto Work Desk, Stained Black by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Large, Airisto work desk, stained black by Made By Choice with Joanna Laajisto Dimensions: W 160cm, D 55cm, H 74 cm Materials: Solid Ash Finishes: Natural ash / painted black A...
Wood, Ash
Large, Airisto Work Desk, Natural Ash by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Large, Airisto work desk, natural ash by Made By Choice with Joanna Laajisto Dimensions: W 160cm, D 55cm, H 74 cm Materials: Solid Ash Finishes: Natural ash / painted black Als...
Wood, Ash
Jorge Zalszupin, Large 'Diplomata' Desk for L'Atelier, 1960, Brazil, Rosewood
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jorge Zalszupin / Rosewood 'Diplomata' Desk Manufactured by L'Atelier / Rosewood, Leather / 1960s, Brazil The Diplomata desk, produced by L’Atelier in the 1960s, is clad entirely in...
Leather, Wood
Large Two Tone Bespoke Study Desk with Linoleum Top and Drawer, Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large two-tone study desk is made with a powder-coated steel frame and a beautiful natural linoleum top made out of linseed oil. This modern minimal desk has two steel drawers s...
Steel
Large Elm Wood Desk by Bernt Petersen for Worts Mobler, 1960s
By Worts Mobler, Bernt Petersen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A substantial elm wood desk by Bernt Petersen for Henrik Worts featuring 2 locking drawers.
Elm
Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk
By Baker Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk
Brass
Mid-Century Large Desk, Veneered Wood, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, ca. 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Mid-Century executive desk made of veneered wood and chrome-plated steel. The architectural, linear structure conveys a sense of lightness, stability, and order. The top is fin...
Steel, Chrome
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.
Metal
Large and elegant Carrara marble and leather desk around 1970/1980
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Large and elegant Carrara marble and leather desk around 1970/1980 with its leather box on wheels dim du caisson :61x46x70 cm
Carrara Marble
Large Deep Blue Study Desk with Linoleum Table Top & Two Drawers - Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large deep blue study desk is made with a powder coated steel frame and a beautiful colour matched, natural linoleum top made out of linseed oil. This modern minimal desk has tw...
Steel
Large Desk By Silvio Berrone from the Bialetti building, Omegna, Italy, 1955
By Silvio Berrone
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Desk By Silvio Berrone from the Bialetti building, Omegna, Italy 1955 This writing desk is designed by Silvio Berrone for the Bialetti headquarters in Omegna, the renowned pro...
Faux Leather, Glass, Wood
Large Italian Marble Travertine Dining Table, Desk, Polished & Chip Carved Top
By Stone International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in Italy in the 1970s, a large dining table or desk made entirely of travertine marble. The top is a large single slab of polished travertine, with a warm and pleasing natural g...
Travertine
Large Deep Green Study Desk with Linoleum Top and Two Drawers, Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large deep green study desk is made with a powder coated steel frame and a beautiful natural linoleum top made out of linseed oil and flax. This modern minimal desk has two stee...
Steel
Large Executive Desk with Travertine Top and Steel Base. France, 1970's.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking large French executive desk, dating to circa 1970, distinguished by its bold modernist design and refined use of high-quality materials. The desk is topped with a substant...
Travertine, Metal
Large mid-century executive wood desk with 3 roller shutters and 4 drawers
Located in Brussel, BE
Unique Italian mid-century large desk with roller shutters in perfect order condition.
Wood
Large blue Secretary Desk - design Eric Gizard, Paris - made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This large secretary desk is designed by the famous parisian Designer Eric Gizard and delivered fully mounted. The overall dimensions of the box itself are Width 120 cm / 47.2''...
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Guillerme et Chambron, Large Oak Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Large Oak Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near ...
Marble, Iron
Large Desk Table Guy Lefevre Maison Jansen Black Lacquer Brass 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in Paris, IDF
A unique Maison Jansen black lacquered desk table designed by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen in the mid-1970s. It features a black lacquer top with neoclassical inspired brass inlays,...
Brass
$5,957Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Artist's Bench, English, Patina, 6 Seat, Kitchen, Desk, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique artist's bench. An English, mahogany over pitch pine patinated kitchen table or desk, dating to the Edwardian period and later, circa 1910. Lovingly patinate...
Pine
$15,734Sale Price|25% Off
Large flat desk in inlaid rosewood veneer in the Louis XV style
Located in Paris, FR
Large flat desk in inlaid rosewood veneer, opening with three drawers and resting on curved legs. Double-sided desk simulating false drawers on the visitor's side. Bronze lingotière ...
Bronze
Elegant Swedish Gustavian Desk with Fluted Decor and a Large Drawer, Circa 1790
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish desk from the gustavian period around 1790. The desk is made by hand with a unique frame in solid pine. Original fluted decor around the whole apron and straight tapered legs...
Pine
1960s Large Fully Restored Arne Vodder Executive Desk in Teak by Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s large fully restored executive desk in teak designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler. The well designed spacious desk is evidence of Arne Voders sense of design an proportion...
Teak
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.
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