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Marcel Breuer Writing Desk

Bauhaus Beech Writing Desk by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A rare and iconic Bauhaus-era writing desk by Marcel Breuer. This beautifully balanced piece
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Mid-20th Century Czech Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus Beech Writing Desk by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
Bauhaus Beech Writing Desk by Marcel Breuer, 1930s

Bauhaus Beech Writing Desk by Marcel Breuer, 1930s

$7,800
H 30.32 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in
Desk by Marcel Breuer, 1955
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Berlin, DE
cm H.72.5 cm Design: Marcel Breuer, 1955 Manufacturer: Gavina, Italy cf. V. Vercelloni, Das Abenteuer
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Desk by Marcel Breuer, 1955
Desk by Marcel Breuer, 1955

Desk by Marcel Breuer, 1955

$13,038
H 28.55 in W 70.87 in D 23.63 in
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Czech, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This iconic writing desk from the 1930s is a remarkable example of Bauhaus design. Designed by
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Czech, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Czech, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Czech, 1930s

$6,578
H 30.32 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285 Tubular Steel Desk
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
is an elegant companion for modern lifestyle and work. Marcel Breuer’s tubular steel desk S 285 for
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2010s German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285 Tubular Steel Desk
Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285 Tubular Steel Desk

Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285 Tubular Steel Desk

$13,039 / item
H 29.93 in W 64.57 in D 29.93 in
Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285 Tubular Steel Desk
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
is an elegant companion for modern lifestyle and work. Marcel Breuer’s tubular steel desk S 285 for
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2010s German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285 Tubular Steel Desk
Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285 Tubular Steel Desk

Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285 Tubular Steel Desk

$2,814 / item
H 29.93 in W 47.64 in D 29.93 in
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This iconic writing desk from the 1930s is a remarkable example of Bauhaus design. Designed by
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

$6,578
H 30.32 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Canaan desk by Marcel Breuer for Gavina - 1962s
Large Canaan desk by Marcel Breuer for Gavina - 1962s

Large Canaan desk by Marcel Breuer for Gavina - 1962s

$11,082
H 72 in W 180 in D 60 in
Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285/5 Tubular Steel Desk
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
lifestyle and work. Marcel Breuer’s tubular steel desk S 285 for Gebrüder T 1819 is a successful example of
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2010s German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285/5 Tubular Steel Desk
Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285/5 Tubular Steel Desk

Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285/5 Tubular Steel Desk

$14,756 / item
H 29.93 in W 70.08 in D 29.93 in
Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285/1 Tubular Steel Desk
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
lifestyle and work. Marcel Breuer’s tubular steel desk S 285 for Gebrüder T 1819 is a successful example of
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2010s German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285/1 Tubular Steel Desk
Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285/1 Tubular Steel Desk

Customizable Marcel Breuer S 285/1 Tubular Steel Desk

$8,679 / item
H 29.93 in W 64.57 in D 29.93 in
Canaan Desk by Marcel Breuer produced by Gavina spa in 1962
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Canaan desk by Marcel Breuer, produced by Gavina spa in 1962. Desk with drawers and filing
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Canaan Desk by Marcel Breuer produced by Gavina spa in 1962
Canaan Desk by Marcel Breuer produced by Gavina spa in 1962

Canaan Desk by Marcel Breuer produced by Gavina spa in 1962

$8,744
H 29.93 in W 57.49 in D 23.63 in
20th Century Marcel Breuer for Gavina Desk mod. Canaan
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Turin, Turin
Marcel Breuer was a Hungarian-German modernist architect and furniture designer. He became one of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

20th Century Marcel Breuer for Gavina Desk mod. Canaan
20th Century Marcel Breuer for Gavina Desk mod. Canaan

20th Century Marcel Breuer for Gavina Desk mod. Canaan

$10,667
H 28.35 in W 77.96 in D 25.99 in
Italian modern Wooden desk mod. Canaan by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wooden desk mod. Canaan by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s Desk mod. Canaan with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian modern Wooden desk mod. Canaan by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
Italian modern Wooden desk mod. Canaan by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s

Italian modern Wooden desk mod. Canaan by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s

$8,297
H 28.55 in W 70.67 in D 23.63 in
Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Stockholm, SE
steel base by Marcel Breuer produced by Thonet in Germany, 1930s. In good original condition
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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s

Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s

$10,075
H 27.17 in W 33.86 in D 17.72 in
Small Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk, Oak Veneer and Chromium Plated Metal c 1930
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Berlin, DE
Small Bauhaus tubular steel desk, so-called 'typewriter desk', with 4 drawers. The desk is made of
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Small Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk, Oak Veneer and Chromium Plated Metal c 1930
Small Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk, Oak Veneer and Chromium Plated Metal c 1930

Small Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk, Oak Veneer and Chromium Plated Metal c 1930

$4,978
H 27.56 in W 45.28 in D 17.72 in
Bauhaus Desk by Mücke-Melder, Steeltubes and Oak Veneer, Czechia circa 1935
By Marcel Breuer, Mücke & Melder
Located in Regensburg, DE
two sides. In the style of Marcel Breuer’s steel tube desks, but with two legs. Manufactured by
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Bauhaus Desk by Mücke-Melder, Steeltubes and Oak Veneer, Czechia circa 1935
Bauhaus Desk by Mücke-Melder, Steeltubes and Oak Veneer, Czechia circa 1935

Bauhaus Desk by Mücke-Melder, Steeltubes and Oak Veneer, Czechia circa 1935

$7,491 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.71 in W 68.9 in D 35.44 in
Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus writing desk and chair. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Material
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s
Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s

Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s

$7,348 / set
H 30.71 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in

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Desk Marcel Breuer Rare
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Geneva, CH
Extremely rare and early Marcel Breuer desk.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Desk Marcel Breuer Rare
Desk Marcel Breuer Rare

Desk Marcel Breuer Rare

H 30.32 in W 41.34 in D 27.56 in
Canaan Desk Designed by Marcel Breuer, Italy, circa 1955
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Five-drawer 'Canaan' modernist desk designed by the Hungarian architect Marcel Breuer and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Canaan Desk Designed by Marcel Breuer, Italy, circa 1955
Canaan Desk Designed by Marcel Breuer, Italy, circa 1955

Canaan Desk Designed by Marcel Breuer, Italy, circa 1955

H 28.55 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Marcel Breuer Style Desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Lucca, IT
Marcel Breuer style desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern.
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Marcel Breuer Style Desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern
Marcel Breuer Style Desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern

Marcel Breuer Style Desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern

H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 51.19 in
Small Dresser Marcel Breuer 1926 with Foldable Top
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Berlin, DE
Marcel Breuer used the roll-top in the early days for famous institutions in Berlin, among others
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Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Bentwood

Small Dresser Marcel Breuer 1926 with Foldable Top
Small Dresser Marcel Breuer 1926 with Foldable Top

Small Dresser Marcel Breuer 1926 with Foldable Top

H 27.76 in W 38.59 in D 17.72 in
Bauhaus Desk, in style of Marcel Breuer by Jos. & Leop. Quittner, Vienna, 1930
By Marcel Breuer, Joz. & Leop. Quittner
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Bauhaus Schreibtisch Entwurf: Josef & Leopold Quittner, Wien um 1930 (angelehnt an Marcel
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bauhaus Desk, in style of Marcel Breuer by Jos. & Leop. Quittner, Vienna, 1930
Bauhaus Desk, in style of Marcel Breuer by Jos. & Leop. Quittner, Vienna, 1930

Bauhaus Desk, in style of Marcel Breuer by Jos. & Leop. Quittner, Vienna, 1930

H 30.32 in W 56.7 in D 27.56 in
Red Midcentury Design Bauhaus Writing Desk Container by Marcel Breuer, 1930
By Marcel Breuer, Mücke & Melder
Located in Vienna, AT
Original red midcentury Bauhaus writing desk container designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1930. The
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Red Midcentury Design Bauhaus Writing Desk Container by Marcel Breuer, 1930
Red Midcentury Design Bauhaus Writing Desk Container by Marcel Breuer, 1930

Red Midcentury Design Bauhaus Writing Desk Container by Marcel Breuer, 1930

H 27.56 in W 17.13 in D 27.37 in
1963 Marcel Breuer Pecs Writing Desk for Simon Studio by Gavina
By Marcel Breuer
Located in IT
Pecs desk with drawers and filing cabinet. Designer Marcel Breuer for Simon Studio by Gavina
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1963 Marcel Breuer Pecs Writing Desk for Simon Studio by Gavina
1963 Marcel Breuer Pecs Writing Desk for Simon Studio by Gavina

1963 Marcel Breuer Pecs Writing Desk for Simon Studio by Gavina

H 28.55 in W 70.87 in L 28.55 in
German Art Deco Marcel Breuer Black Enameled Wooden Desk
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Queens, NY
drawers (designed by MARCEL BREUER; mfg by THONET) (Related Item: 061133A)
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20th Century German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

German Art Deco Marcel Breuer Black Enameled Wooden Desk
German Art Deco Marcel Breuer Black Enameled Wooden Desk

German Art Deco Marcel Breuer Black Enameled Wooden Desk

H 29 in W 57 in D 35 in
Art Deco Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Desk for Thonet
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
Marcel Breuer (1902-1981) in 1935, and produced by Thonet during the 1930s. The tray is in colored glass
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Art Deco Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Desk for Thonet
Art Deco Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Desk for Thonet

Art Deco Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Desk for Thonet

H 27.96 in W 38.59 in D 21.66 in
Marcel Breuer Art Deco Kid's Desk with Blue Laminate Top, 1929
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Marcel Breuer Art Deco kid's desk with blue laminate top and blue vinyl upholstery, 1929
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Marcel Breuer Art Deco Kid's Desk with Blue Laminate Top, 1929
Marcel Breuer Art Deco Kid's Desk with Blue Laminate Top, 1929

Marcel Breuer Art Deco Kid's Desk with Blue Laminate Top, 1929

H 20.75 in W 24 in D 20 in
Marcel Breuer B21 Typewriter Desk for Thonet, Germany 1928
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Wilnis, UT
A beautiful, original typewriter table model B21, designed by Marcel Breuer and manufactured by
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Marcel Breuer B21 Typewriter Desk for Thonet, Germany 1928
Marcel Breuer B21 Typewriter Desk for Thonet, Germany 1928

Marcel Breuer B21 Typewriter Desk for Thonet, Germany 1928

H 27.17 in W 41.34 in D 17.72 in
Rare and Early B14 Table or Desk by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Munich, DE
ebonized wood chromed metal. marked and in good vintage condition. matching stool also available.
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Rare and Early B14 Table or Desk by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
Rare and Early B14 Table or Desk by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

Rare and Early B14 Table or Desk by Marcel Breuer for Thonet

H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Modernist Desk Model ‘Canaan’ by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy 1950s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Hellouw, NL
Intriguing modernist desk model ‘Canaan’ by Marcel Breuer for Gavina. This desk is a beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Modernist Desk Model ‘Canaan’ by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy 1950s
Modernist Desk Model ‘Canaan’ by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy 1950s

Modernist Desk Model ‘Canaan’ by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy 1950s

H 28.55 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Rare Bauhaus Desk with Tubular Frame and 8 Drawers in style of Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Bauhaus desk featuring characteristic tubular frame for
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Rare Bauhaus Desk with Tubular Frame and 8 Drawers in style of Marcel Breuer
Rare Bauhaus Desk with Tubular Frame and 8 Drawers in style of Marcel Breuer

Rare Bauhaus Desk with Tubular Frame and 8 Drawers in style of Marcel Breuer

H 29.53 in W 62.6 in D 27.56 in
W80 Pecs Black Desk designed by Marcel Breuer for Simon by Cassina
By Marcel Breuer, Cassina
Located in Traversetolo, IT
The Pecs desk, designed in 1964 by Marcel Breuer for Simon by Cassina, is crafted from black
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

W80 Pecs Black Desk designed by Marcel Breuer for Simon by Cassina
W80 Pecs Black Desk designed by Marcel Breuer for Simon by Cassina

W80 Pecs Black Desk designed by Marcel Breuer for Simon by Cassina

H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 25.99 in
Marcel Breuer desk
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Marcel Breuer Desk from Rhoads Hall, Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania.
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Vintage 1930s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Maple

Marcel Breuer desk
Marcel Breuer desk

Marcel Breuer desk

H 29 in W 49 in D 24.5 in
Tubular Steel and Wood Writing Desk, circa 1930
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Madrid, ES
Tubular steel writing table from the 1930s attributed to Marcel Breuer. Partially restored: tubular
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Tubular Steel and Wood Writing Desk, circa 1930
Tubular Steel and Wood Writing Desk, circa 1930

Tubular Steel and Wood Writing Desk, circa 1930

H 31.89 in W 50.01 in D 23.63 in
Oak Bauhaus Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Good Condition and Patina, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
. Designer: Marcel Breuer Very good original condition with original varnish. Tubular steel with original
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Oak Bauhaus Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Good Condition and Patina, 1930s
Oak Bauhaus Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Good Condition and Patina, 1930s

Oak Bauhaus Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Good Condition and Patina, 1930s

H 31.11 in W 57.09 in L 31.11 in
Oak Bauhaus Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Good Condition and Patina, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
. Designer: Marcel Breuer Very good original condition with original varnish. Tubular steel with original
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Oak Bauhaus Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Good Condition and Patina, 1930s
Oak Bauhaus Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Good Condition and Patina, 1930s

Oak Bauhaus Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Good Condition and Patina, 1930s

H 31.11 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in
Desk Canaan by Marcel Breuer, Gavina, Italy, 1955
By Gavina, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Berlin, DE
Desk Canaan by Marcel Breuer, Gavina, Italy, 1955.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Desk Canaan by Marcel Breuer, Gavina, Italy, 1955
Desk Canaan by Marcel Breuer, Gavina, Italy, 1955

Desk Canaan by Marcel Breuer, Gavina, Italy, 1955

H 28.35 in W 59.26 in D 29.53 in
Royal Chrome Black Metal Desk
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great art-deco design from a premier metal furniture maker. This desk features attractive curves
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Royal Chrome Black Metal Desk
Royal Chrome Black Metal Desk

Royal Chrome Black Metal Desk

H 30 in W 48 in D 24 in
Bauhaus Style Desk in the manner of Marcel Breuer
Located in Chicago, IL
This sleek desk has all the influences of Breuer’s iconic S 285/2 Writing Desk; shiny tubular
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus Style Desk in the manner of Marcel Breuer
Bauhaus Style Desk in the manner of Marcel Breuer

Bauhaus Style Desk in the manner of Marcel Breuer

H 30.5 in W 49 in D 27 in
Marcel Breuer Desk for Rohdes Hall Bryn Mawr College
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Desk in birch with rectangular top; on a pedestal support with three drawers at left and a U-form
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Vintage 1930s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Marcel Breuer Desk for Rohdes Hall Bryn Mawr College
Marcel Breuer Desk for Rohdes Hall Bryn Mawr College

Marcel Breuer Desk for Rohdes Hall Bryn Mawr College

H 29 in W 50 in D 24.5 in
German Bauhaus Table by Thonet, Fully Restored, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
: Marcel Breuer Very good original condition with original varnish. Tubular steel with original chrome
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

German Bauhaus Table by Thonet, Fully Restored, 1930s
German Bauhaus Table by Thonet, Fully Restored, 1930s

German Bauhaus Table by Thonet, Fully Restored, 1930s

H 25.99 in W 25.99 in L 25.99 in
1950's Mint Green Formica Adjustable Hospital Table with Tray
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950's Retro Mint Green Formica Hospital Table with Tray. Height and angle are both adjustable, side tray can spin 360 degrees. In original condition with visible signs of wear which...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica

1950's Mint Green Formica Adjustable Hospital Table with Tray
1950's Mint Green Formica Adjustable Hospital Table with Tray

1950's Mint Green Formica Adjustable Hospital Table with Tray

H 45 in W 16.5 in D 28.5 in
Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Writing Desk with Two Chairs Black Lacquered
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Writing desk in black lacquer and two matching chairs, chrome frames in perfect condition, desk
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Writing Desk with Two Chairs Black Lacquered
Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Writing Desk with Two Chairs Black Lacquered

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Writing Desk with Two Chairs Black Lacquered

H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Tecta Marcel Breuer Classic M45 Desk
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
High-grade steel, 1 handle on side, glass top, 3 drawers and ext. for hanging files, with castors, 1 drawer with lock Tabletop: ash veneer, lacquered black, chromed column with adju...
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Tecta Marcel Breuer Classic M45 Desk
Tecta Marcel Breuer Classic M45 Desk

Tecta Marcel Breuer Classic M45 Desk

H 28 in W 63 in D 24 in
Set of Two Tecta Marcel Breuer Classic M45 Desk
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Measures: Width 220cm Depth 61cm Height 71cm High-grade steel, 1 handle on side, glass top, 3 drawers and ext. for hanging files, with castors, 1 drawer with lock Tabletop: ash v...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Tecta Marcel Breuer Classic M45 Desk
Set of Two Tecta Marcel Breuer Classic M45 Desk

Set of Two Tecta Marcel Breuer Classic M45 Desk

H 28 in W 63 in D 24 in
Bauhaus Desk and Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This rare drafting table or desk was designed by Marcel Breuer in 1926. This one is produced by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus Desk and Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina
Bauhaus Desk and Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina

Bauhaus Desk and Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina

H 27.96 in W 31.5 in D 63 in
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Typewriter Table by Marcel Breuer, Thonet, 1928
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Bauhaus tubular steel typewriter table model B 21 designed by Marcel Breuer and
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Typewriter Table by Marcel Breuer, Thonet, 1928
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Typewriter Table by Marcel Breuer, Thonet, 1928

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Typewriter Table by Marcel Breuer, Thonet, 1928

H 27.17 in W 41.34 in D 17.72 in
Bauhaus White and Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Fully Restored, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
: Marcel Breuer Very good original condition with original varnish. Tubular steel with original chrome
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus White and Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Fully Restored, 1930s
Bauhaus White and Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Fully Restored, 1930s

Bauhaus White and Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Fully Restored, 1930s

H 30.32 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Bauhaus White and Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Fully Restored, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
: Marcel Breuer Very good original condition with original varnish. Tubular steel with original chrome
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus White and Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Fully Restored, 1930s
Bauhaus White and Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Fully Restored, 1930s

Bauhaus White and Chrome Writing Desk by Thonet, Fully Restored, 1930s

H 30.32 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Extremely Rare Bauhaus Table by Marcel Breuer for Mücke & Melder
By Marcel Breuer, Mücke & Melder
Located in Vienna, AT
by Marcel Breuer for Mücke & Melder. Very good original condition with some surface rust and paint
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Extremely Rare Bauhaus Table by Marcel Breuer for Mücke & Melder
Extremely Rare Bauhaus Table by Marcel Breuer for Mücke & Melder

Extremely Rare Bauhaus Table by Marcel Breuer for Mücke & Melder

H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in
Art Deco/Machine Age Desk Dining/ Work Table Black and Chrome
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Deco/Machine Age desk dining/ work table, unusual size. Classic, simple Bauhaus styling
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Vintage 1930s American Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco/Machine Age Desk Dining/ Work Table Black and Chrome
Art Deco/Machine Age Desk Dining/ Work Table Black and Chrome

Art Deco/Machine Age Desk Dining/ Work Table Black and Chrome

H 30 in W 72 in D 30 in
Desk Attributed to Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful desk in oak.  
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Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Desk Attributed to Marcel Breuer
Desk Attributed to Marcel Breuer

Desk Attributed to Marcel Breuer

H 29.53 in W 75.99 in D 29.93 in
Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Desk by Thonet
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Bern, CH
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Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Desk by Thonet

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Desk by Thonet

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Marcel Breuer Desk by Bigla, 1930, Marked
Marcel Breuer Desk by Bigla, 1930, Marked

Marcel Breuer Desk by Bigla, 1930, Marked

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Marcel Breuer, B21 Table, circa 1930

Marcel Breuer, B21 Table, circa 1930

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Marcel Breuer designed desk
Marcel Breuer designed desk

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Marcel Breuer Style Typewriter Desk, 1930s
Marcel Breuer Style Typewriter Desk, 1930s

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Marcel Breuer 'B 65, ' Desk by Thonet, 1929
Marcel Breuer 'B 65, ' Desk by Thonet, 1929

Marcel Breuer 'B 65, ' Desk by Thonet, 1929

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Marcel Breuer Chromed Steel and Enameled Desk

Marcel Breuer Chromed Steel and Enameled Desk

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Marcel Breuer Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the marcel breuer writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each marcel breuer writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and chrome. Find 21 options for an antique or vintage marcel breuer writing desk now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a marcel breuer writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A marcel breuer writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one marcel breuer writing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Marcel Breuer, Gavina and Tecta produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Marcel Breuer Writing Desk?

The average selling price for a marcel breuer writing desk at 1stDibs is $4,184, while they’re typically $988 on the low end and $13,491 for the highest priced.

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.

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