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Solid Walnut Writing Desk with Brass Inlay "Library Writing Desk"
By Anton Maka
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
The library writing desk is made of solid walnut with brass inlays. The desk drawer is split into
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing ...

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Brass

Modern Lacquered Writing Desk with Brass Accents by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Dallas, TX
A timeless vintage piece, this midcentury writing desk feels glamourous, manufactured for John
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Brass Legs and Base Walnut Kneehole Writing Desk Modernist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern brass legs and base walnut kneehole writing desk modernist. Item features unique
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Jobe Writing Desk
By Arteriors
Located in Hudson, NY
We love the Jobe writing table desk for its generous surface area and classic style. The top
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Jobe Writing Desk
Jobe Writing Desk
H 30.5 in W 60 in D 30 in
Small Wooden Italian Writing Desk with Brass Details
Located in Madrid, ES
Writing desk made in Italy, circa 1960s. The desk has been partially restored and has a tabletop
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1940s Italian Writing Desk in Ash and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, ash, brass, Italy, 1940s Made in Italy, this writing desk is a testament to the
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1940s Italian Writing Desk in Ash and Brass
1940s Italian Writing Desk in Ash and Brass
H 31.3 in W 59.06 in D 27.76 in
Scandinavian Modern Oak Writing Desk by Yngvar Sandstrom
By Seffle Möbelfabrik, Yngvar Sandström
Located in Madrid, ES
Oak desk designed by Yngvar Sandström and manufactured by AB Seffle Möbelfabrik in Sweden. The desk
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1960s Mid Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut executive desk designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s. The
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate, Walnut

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Ebony Macassar Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made in ebony macassar wood and brushed brass
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Minimalist Home Office Writing Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
minimalist work or home offices, the tabletop of this Home Desk is handcrafted using carefully selected wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Home Office Accent Writing Executive Desk Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made in walnut wood and brushed brass. The desk has
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made in walnut wood and brushed brass. However, we
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Brass and Glass Writing Desk Table
By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, with glass top and beautiful shape of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage writing desk includes a protective cover for part of the top surface, multiple drawers
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Leather Top Writing Desk
Leather Top Writing Desk
H 31 in W 43.5 in D 20 in
Mastercraft Compact Brass Cylinder Roll Top Desk Writing Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass cylinder top faux bamboo base legs, embossed black leather pull out top
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern 4 Drawer Writing Desk by Baumritter
By Baumritter
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern writing desk from the Birchcraft line by Baumritter features hardwood
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Writing Desk with 4 Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern writing desk by Drexel features hardwood construction, original limed oak
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Silas Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Silas writing desk is crafted in solid hardwood with steel and brass accents. Inspired by the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...

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Stainless Steel

Silas Writing Desk
Silas Writing Desk
H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
By Thomasville
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptionally made and extremely rare Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie desk from the "Tamerlane
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 57 in D 24 in
Arne Vodder for Bovirke Writing Desk in Teak and Brass
By Bovirke, Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Bovirke, desk 'model BO85', teak, brass, Denmark, 1950s This teak writing desk was
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Landstrom Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Writing Desk
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie writing desk By Landstrom
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Dante Writing Desk by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
Refined elegance and a classic design characterize the Dante Writing Desk. With a structure in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Dante Writing Desk by Daytona
Dante Writing Desk by Daytona
H 34.65 in W 51.19 in D 21.66 in
General Study Desk Writing Table in Brass by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
General Study Desk Writing Table in Brass by Matteo Cibic is a chic study table in brass, with an
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Jack Writing Desk by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
A magnificent addition to your contemporary or more Classic style home, the Jack Writing Desk
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Jack Writing Desk by Daytona
Jack Writing Desk by Daytona
H 28.35 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Aimo Writing Desk by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
Clean lines and a unique shape are the characterizing aspects of the Aimo writing desk. With a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Aimo Writing Desk by Daytona
Aimo Writing Desk by Daytona
H 29.93 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Gio Ponti for BNL Walnut and Brass Writing Table / Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic writing table designed in the 1940s by Gio Ponti for Schirolli to furnish BNL (Banca
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Writing Table Desk, American, c.1960s
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid Century Modern walnut writing table desk, American, c.1960s. Surfboard top & floating cabinet
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Writing Desk with Walnut, Maple, Brass and Glass Top
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Handmade in Los Angeles, California. Shown in walnut and maple with solid brass detail and a clear
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum, Brass, Copper

Modern Desk with Brass Supports
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern desk with rectangular starburst veneered walnut grain top with a Macadamia finish, four
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

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Metal

Modern Desk with Brass Supports
Modern Desk with Brass Supports
H 30 in W 63 in D 27.25 in
bbpr ultrarare writing desk early
By Studio BBPR
Located in Medesano, IT
desk, painstakingly crafted from quality walnut, brass, and panels of wicker, boasts a long history of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

bbpr ultrarare writing desk early
bbpr ultrarare writing desk early
No Reserve
H 31.89 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Modern Black Writing Table Desk or Vanity Console in high gloss
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Refined elegance and classic design characterize the Kanttari Writing Desk. The definition of rich
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table, in beautiful veneer wood
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk, Refinished
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern writing desk By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture USA
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Wicker + Bamboo Writing Desk with Brass Trim, Italy 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Italian writing desk clad in woven cane with an elegant patinated brass trim. The front
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20th Century Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk By Paul McCobb for Winchendon
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Contemporary Writing Desk, Etched Brass, Pivoting Doors Stone Elm Shelves/Walnut
By Giacomo Moor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
SEM Pivot collection, writing desk, simple and sculptural. The supporting structure is a rigid
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Metal

Contemporary Beauty Desk, Makeup Table, Writing Table, Mirror, Oak, Brass Medulu
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Beauty desk with simple lines and sophisticated details. Vivian is ideal for intimate environments
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Regency Desk Writing Table and Chair
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Melchiorre Bega, Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and neoclassical midcentury Regency Italian writing table or desk with its paired newly
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Niguel Writing Desk by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Niguel writing desk features solid turned legs, brass cap feet and lacquered interior drawers
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Niguel Writing Desk by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Niguel writing desk features solid turned legs, brass cap feet and lacquered interior drawers
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Smaller Danish Lady’s writing desk in mahogany with drawers and brass details
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in DK
This smaller Danish modern writing desk was designed ca. 1950 by Danish architect Ole Wanscher
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Elinor McGuire Model 226c Writing Desk
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
beauty and refined detailing. With a body covered in cane, slightly splayed legs, and solid brass bamboo
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik Writing Desk in Teak and Brass
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik, desk, model 65, teak, brass, Denmark, 1960s. Refined desk
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Danish Modern Teak Executive Writing Desk Henning Jorgensen for Fredericia
By Fredericia
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare Danish Modern desk by Henning Jorgensen for Fredericia Mobelfabrik, 1960.Not confuse with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Teak

Harvey Probber Writing Desk- Signed
By Harvey Probber
Located in Trenton, NJ
This impressive mid-century modern writing desk from Harvey Probber features a striking yet simple
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Harvey Probber Writing Desk- Signed
Harvey Probber Writing Desk- Signed
H 30 in W 48 in D 18.5 in
1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Small Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern small desk or writing table secretaire, in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1950s Mid-Century Italian Wood and Brass Floating Executive Writing Desk Table
By Gianfranco Frattini, Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern executive desk writing table, with hexagonal
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1960s Italian Midcentury Metal Cross Bar Wood & Brass Small Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Typical Italian Late Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table in black metal cross bar base
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

21st Century Two-Drawer Mirrored Glass and Brass Writing Desk or Console
Located in Miami, FL
This is one of five exclusive pieces. Two-drawer mirrored glass and brass writing desk Beautiful
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2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Vintage Drexel "Composite" Series Writing Desk
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern writing desk combining sturdy quality with great design. Manufactured by Drexel
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk White Lacquer Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 1.0 is made of white lacquered wood and brushed stainless steel and
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Tineo Wood Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 1.0 is made in Tineo wood and brushed stainless steel and can be
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Brass

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk /Writing Table by Jacques Adnet 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important French mid-century 1940's desk or writing table by Jacques Adnet symbolizing the
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Steel

1960s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Brass Glass Top Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table, inspired to Scandinavian Modern
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Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Rare French Mid-Century Modern Lucite & Glass Writing Desk / Vanity by P. Vandel
By Pierre Vandel
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Mid-Century Modern lucite and glass desk /writing table / vanity by Pierre Vandel
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Petite Italian Modern Stained Mahogany Writing Desk by Gio Ponti for Schirolli
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive Italian student desk in stained mahogany designed by Gio Ponti for Schirolli, ca. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1960s Italian Dal Vera Bamboo Rattan Brass French Riviera Organic Writing Desk
By Dal Vera
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern writing table or desk in bamboo and wicker rattan with 2
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Simply Modern Writing Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An elegant modern writing table with three singular leather wrapped drawers, our Cardamon finish on
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Simply Modern Writing Table
Simply Modern Writing Table
H 30 in W 72 in D 31.5 in
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Wooden Desk Writing Table and Chair
By Vittorio Dassi, Melchiorre Bega, Guglielmo Ulrich, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful mid-century Regency Italian writing table or desk with its paired newly upholstered chair
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Organic Modern Home Office Writing Desk White Lacquer Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
João Faria created the stunning "Roots Home Desk" for contemporary and home offices. Rather than
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Cut Steel, Metal, Stainless Steel

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Modern Brass Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal modern brass writing desk for your home. Each modern brass writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. Find 783 options for an antique or vintage modern brass writing desk now, or shop our selection of 70 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the modern brass writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A modern brass writing desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made modern brass writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Edward Wormley and Dunbar are consistently popular.

How Much is a Modern Brass Writing Desk?

The average selling price for a modern brass writing desk at 1stDibs is $5,435, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $116,682 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.