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Bold Geometric, contemporary, modern Library desk, writing
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Elevate Your Space with a Bold Style Statement: The Modern Aesthetic Desk Indulge in the opulence
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2010s Pakistani Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Paint

Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk and Library Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Excellent example of a student desk and library chair from Chandigarh India circa late 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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 ...

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Design Kidney Shape Carved Walnut Office Library Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Design Kidney Shape Carved Walnut Office Library Desk Featuring a charming
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Vintage 1940s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rosewood and Chrome Drexel Index Writing Desk Library Table, circa 1970s
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Stunning midcentury, Hollywood Regency, Post Modern design writing table, desk, made by Drexel as
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Maple and Cherrywood Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Well-scaled Mid-Century modern writing desk in cherrywood and maple. This elegant piece features a
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Maple and Cherrywood Desk
Mid-Century Modern Maple and Cherrywood Desk
H 29.5 in W 47.25 in D 25.75 in
Nanna Ditzel Desk Rio Rosewood Søren Willadsen 1958 Denmark Danish Modern Cites
By Nanna Ditzel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Munster, NRW
This elegant design by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel by Søren Willadsen serves as a desk, a writing table
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern kidney top Solid Wood Oak Work table desk with brass inlay & storage
By Esvee
Located in Hyderabad, TG
organic shape and custom-made details, the desk intuitively addresses the needs in library/work/study
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Brass

Nanna Ditzel Table Desk in Teak Søren Willadsen 1958 Denmark Mid Century Modern
By Nanna Ditzel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Munster, NRW
This elegant design by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel serves as a desk, a writing table, library table, or
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Handcrafted Solid Oak Partners Desk Writing Desk on Wheels, circa 1960
Located in Germantown, MD
Modern comfort and Classic elegance combine in this handcrafted piece to make your house a home
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Bent Desk by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
veneered fronts. Perfect as a writing desk in any residential library or office or even as a concierge desk
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Bent Desk by Gentner Design
Bent Desk by Gentner Design
H 29.93 in W 25.01 in D 57.88 in
Desk, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Desk, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1950/1960s. Teak table top with painted wood
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Desk, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
Desk, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
H 27.17 in W 68.9 in D 17.72 in
Walnut Entry or Library Table Shagreen / Walnut in the style of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A walnut topped entry or library or sofa table with shagreen or sharkskin base having turned lower
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Late 20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobler
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Vienna, AT
This Handsome Scandinavian Modern teak desk was designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Jacques Hauville, Executive Desk for Bema France 1950
By Jacques Hauville
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Executive blond oak desk by Jacques Hauville, produced by BEMA, France 1950. The design of great
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 80x80-2 - Black
Located in Berlin, BE
What would a library be without a small place to study? So what would the Fläpps shelves 80x80-2
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2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 80x80-2 - Black
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 80x80-2 - Black
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 18.12 in
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 80x80-2 - White
Located in Berlin, BE
What would a library be without a small place to study? So what would the Fläpps shelves 80x80-2
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2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 80x80-2 - White
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 80x80-2 - White
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 18.12 in
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary White 80x80-2
Located in Berlin, BE
What would a library be without a small place to study? So what would the Fläpps shelves 80x80-2
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2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary White 80x80-2
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary White 80x80-2
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 18.12 in
Very rare Børge Mogensen Desk 1940s for FDB Møbler
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Very rare Børge Mogensen desk / library table in teak and beech. Designed in 1940s and produced by
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Custom Bent Office/Writing Desk, Made of Bronze and Walnut Drawers
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
veneered fronts. Perfect as a writing desk in any residential library or office or even as a concierge desk
Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Very Large Burr Yew Wood Contempory Designer Office Desk Lovely Timber Patina
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this very large vintage burr yew wood library desk writing table This
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Yew

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Dakota Jackson post modern Art Deco style executive partners desk featuring mahogany with
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Exceptional 18th C. Office Desk Center Table Console Hand Carved Wood & Stone CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
history will be a fine desk for a gentleman’s or a lady’s office . In a library , entryway center table or
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Antique Early 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique La
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, in a library giving you the freedom to move around with your portable desk, a living room with some
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Alabaster Marble Sphere or Paperweight in Green and Black
Located in New York, NY
, circa 1970s, Italy. A great decorative object or paperweight for an office, desk, shelf, library, etc
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Mid Century Scandinavian Teak Desk, Göran Strand for Lelångs Mobelfabrik
By Göran Strand
Located in palm beach, FL
Desk designed by Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik in Sweden in the early 1960s. This model in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Italian modern office bins in black metal and plastic by Neolt, 1980s
By Stile Neolt
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern office bins in black metal and plastic by Neolt, 1980s Pair of square-based office
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Pierre Jeanneret X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An original Pierre Jeanneret X frame teak and leather Administrative Desk from the Civic buildings
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk Birds Eye Maple Writing Slope Edwards Roberts
Located in Dublin, Ireland
in a variety of styles, both modern and revivalist. Their business also involved retailing, adapting
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
designer. Other famous works by Aalto include the Vyborg Library, Villa Mairea, La Maison Carré and the
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Sextante Drawing Board
By Arturo Verástegui
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
up a study, library or any space to give it an intellectual touch that reflects the personality of
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Sextante Drawing Board
Sextante Drawing Board
H 57.09 in W 43.31 in D 31.5 in
Louis XV Petite Mahogany and Kingwood Marquetry Kidney Writing Table, Paris 1870
Located in Germantown, MD
A Recently refinished French transitional kidney-shaped desk. 19th century French transitional
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Large Biedermeier Writing Table Early 19th Century Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An unusually large desk, even suitable for two working spaces at a time. The rounded rectangular
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Antique Early 19th Century English Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Brown Mid-Century Modern Metal Desk Library, Desk or Task Lamp in Brown
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Mid-Century Modern brown task lamp or library lamp. Featuring an elongated top with long light and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Glass Sphere
Located in New York, NY
style, circa late-20th century. A great decorative object for a desk, library, shelf, etc. Very good
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Glass Sphere
Glass Sphere
H 3.13 in W 3.07 in D 3.07 in
Louis XVI Style Pietre Dure Mounted Ebonised Writing Table, circa 1870
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
, 21 Wardour Street, Antique and Modern Cabinet Makers and Importers of Ancient Furniture'. Wardour
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Agate, Bronze

Lucite Encased Dandelion Flower Decorative Object Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
decorative object for an office, library, desk, shelf, etc. Measurements: 3" Diameter x 2.25" Height
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Late 20th Century Canadian Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

BACCARAT Clear Crystal Cube Paperweight 1980s
By Baccarat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Desk Accessory. From the French luxury crystal Maison Baccarat, a beautiful clear transparent cube
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Italian Murano Art Glass Sphere Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in New York, NY
piece for a desk, library, shelf, etc. Piece would also make a nice gift. Excellent condition, as shown
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Vintage Heart Shape Art Glass Paperweight Cobalt Blue, Yellow and Murine
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Fratelli Toso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
and happy vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern hand blown glass Murano paperweight and desk accessory
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

LOUIS VUITTON Cube Paperweight LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Crystal Paper Weight
By Louis Vuitton
Located in North Hollywood, CA
that can also be used as a paperweight on your Desk, coffee table or vanity. Louis Vuitton decorative
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Crystal Geometric Paperweight or Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
decorative object (as shown) and a great piece for a desk, office, library, etc. Very good condition as shown
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Scottish Art Glass Paperweight Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
decorative object, circa 1970s, Scotland. A great piece for a desk, office, library, etc. Marked "Scotland
Category

Vintage 1970s Scottish Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Crystal Geometric Honeycomb Paperweight or Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
century. A great decorative object (as shown) and a great piece for a desk, office, library, etc. Very
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Blown Art Glass Paperweight in Blue And Green Spiral 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This vintage 1980's glass spiral paperweight or art glass object desk accessory. Vintage crystal
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Crystal Art Glass Paperweight in Red and White Swirl Hungary 1960s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in North Hollywood, CA
sophisticated desk red and white sea waves sphere. A volcano eruption of red and white swirl of colors expertly
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Sculptural Pawn Shape Brass Paperweight Made in England
Located in San Diego, CA
with a library or a statement piece that adds Classic style. Art Deco, Art Noveau, Midcentury
Category

Vintage 1980s British Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Murano Green and Clear Italian Art Glass Flower Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in North Hollywood, CA
filled with clear controlled bubbles. Paper weight for the sophisticated desk, vanity or coffee table
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Murano Paperweight Blue Red Ribbons Italian Art Glass Egg Shape Circa 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
great display piece on any desk, vanity or coffee table. Mid-century era. Hand-Made in Italy circa 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Daum France Blown Crystal Art Glass Paperweight Signed Egg Shape Red Blue White
By Daum, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. French Luxury Paper weight for the sophisticated desk red and blue sea blown art glass. A volcano
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Dragonfly Garden Art Glass Paperweight Decorative Object Signed from Scotland
Located in New York, NY
detailed dragonfly and flowers. A decorative object or paperweight for a desk, office, library, table, etc
Category

Late 20th Century Scottish Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Blown Art Glass Paperweight Blue and White Flower
By Fratelli Toso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
wearing. Collectible Crystal Paperweights are a traditional desk accessory but also make ideal pieces on
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Found Art Scuplture Perfectly Patinated Type Writer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, writer or secretary in you lovely sitting atop a pile of books as well as on a shelf in the Library or
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Magnifying Glass with Mother of Pearl Inlaid Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mother of pearl. It is a great finishing piece in your library or fun coffee table décor. Dimensions
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Solingen German Scissors and Letter Opener in Green Leather Case
Located in Los Angeles, CA
library. The scissors cut with ease and the leather case is good quality. The letter opener is signed
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Steel

Robert Charroy, Wall Desk/Library, France, 1950
By Robert Charroy
Located in Catonvielle, FR
shelves snap onto the structure, the desk top is fixed with screws from below. Very good condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Robert Charroy, Wall Desk/Library, France, 1950
Robert Charroy, Wall Desk/Library, France, 1950
H 43.31 in W 96.86 in D 18.51 in
Alfredo Castellani Att., Bronze & Marble Paperknife, ca. 1880s
Located in New York, NY
donated to the Library in 1930 in accordance with the will of Alfredo Castellani (1853-1930), the family's
Category

Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Cobalt and Chrome Glass Library Desk Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Mid Century Cobalt and Chrome Glass Library Desk Lamp A beautiful quality fully adjustable
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

FRAMA Contemporary Scandinavian Design Wall Shelf Library H1852 Desk Section
By Frama
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Shelf Library is a continuation of the recognised shelf design by Frama. Fastened with solid steel
Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Stainless Steel

Georges Nelson, CSS Library, 1970
By George Nelson
Located in Catonvielle, FR
unit with two doors and two desk tops. On the second level, there are two boxes with retractable doors
Category

Vintage 1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Georges Nelson, CSS Library, 1970
Georges Nelson, CSS Library, 1970
H 98.43 in W 132.29 in D 19.3 in
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Modern Library Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the modern library desk you’re looking for. Each modern library desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. Find 24 options for an antique or vintage modern library desk now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a modern library desk — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right modern library desk, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Frama, Pierre Jeanneret and Anton Maka each produced at least one beautiful modern library desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Modern Library Desk?

The average selling price for a modern library desk at 1stDibs is $1,553, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $34,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Modern Library Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.