Organic modern furniture is characterized by clean lines, an overall uncomplicated aesthetic and a prioritizing of natural, sustainable materials, such as wood and stone. There are lots of earth tones and natural-world textures rather than bright color palettes or fabrics embellished with busy patterns.
Organic furniture is minimalist and, owing to the ideas of venerable architect Frank Lloyd Wright, designed for warm spaces that promote harmony between human habitation and the great outdoors. Organic modern design, including in furniture and architecture, emerged in the 1930s.
Designers such as Andrianna Shamaris, Alguacil & Perkoff and Jörg Pietschmann — all known for organic modern design — have created furniture that brings dynamic and unpredictable energy to home interiors while emphasizing the importance of a relationship with the natural world.
Striking an appealing balance between our living spaces and nature doesn't have to be an arduous task — the broad selection of original organic modern furniture on 1stDibs includes solid wood tables, bamboo seating options, hand-knotted wall tapestries and more.
Organic Modern Armona Desk, Oak Root, Onyx, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Armona stone desk draws inspiration from the serene landscape of Armona Island, embodying a...
Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Organic Modern Armona Desk, Onyx, Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Armona stone desk draws inspiration from the serene landscape of Armona Island, embodying a...
Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Organic Modern Armona Desk, Oak Root, Onyx, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Armona stone desk draws inspiration from the serene landscape of Armona Island, embodying a...
Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
$11,115 / item
Bronze Desk with Black or Brown Leather Wrapped Top
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Ballard, CA
A hand-sculpted and forged bronze desk with brown or black leather wrapped top and drawer, fastened by bronze nails. Custom sizes, finishes and glass top available. Interior of drawe...
Bronze
Organic Modern Armona Desk, Oak Root Onyx Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Armona stone desk draws inspiration from the serene landscape of...
Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Organic Modern Armona Desk, Oak Root, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Armona desk draws inspiration from the serene landscape of Armona Island, embodying a sense...
Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
1970's Vintage Pencil Reed Writing Desk
By Mcquire
Located in Southampton, NJ
Pencil reed writing desk of solid wood construction in a geometric Chevron pattern with original brass hardware, custom glass top & marvelous turned bun fee.
Brass
Handcrafted Solid Oak Dining Table by Kaspar Hamacher, Circa 2000
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handcrafted table by Belgian artist Kaspar Hamacher. Made in Germany with solid pieces of oak from naturally fallen trees. Almond & Co. is the exclusive representative for all work...
Oak
Dining Table / Desk "100/20" by Vincent Vincent in Solid Ash Modern Design VV114
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Dining table / desk in solid ash wood, designed and made by the cabinetmaker Vincent Vincent from Lyon. This table, which can be used as a desk, can be completed with the chairs and ...
Ash
A French Mid-Century Organic and Sculptural Wooden Desk and Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare French organic and sculptural solid stained wood desk and chair.
Hardwood
Modern Organic Desk Made from Sustainable Ancient Wood & Blackened Steel
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
The folded steel base for the Milford desk was inspired by the plunging mountains that create the Milford Sounds and the way the light catches shadows on the ridges and valleys of Mitre Peak. The Milford Desk is made from matai, a New Zealand native...
Steel
AIMARA Brass Picture Frames by AIREDELSUR, Handcrafted Design
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
6" x 4" 7" x 5 " 8" x 10" The waves on a choppy lake, rough by the wind, inspire the design of alpaca boxes and picture frames of this family, whose name comes from the tribe that d...
Brass, Sheet Metal
AIMARA Small Brass Picture Frame by AIREDELSUR, Handcrafted Design
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The waves on a choppy lake, rough by the wind, inspire the design of alpaca boxes and picture frames of this family, whose name comes from the tribe that dwelled in the North Argenti...
Brass
AIMARA Small Alpaca Silver Picture Frame by Studio AIREDELSUR
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The waves on a choppy lake, rough by the wind, inspire the design of alpaca boxes and picture frames of this family, whose name comes from the tribe that dwelled in the North Argenti...
Metal, Sheet Metal
SET AIMARA Small, Medium & Large Alpaca Silver Photoframes
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The waves on a choppy lake, rough by the wind, inspire the design of alpaca boxes and picture frames of this family, whose name comes from the tribe that dwelled in the North Argenti...
Metal, Sheet Metal
$2,319Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.75 in W 21 in D 45.5 in
Desk , Small English Knee Hole Desk with Tooled Leather Top, Serpentine Front
Located in Toronto, CA
A serpentine curved front, small English kneehole desk in classical mahogany Georgian styling. The gold(ish) brown antique looking tooled leather...
Leather, Hardwood
$5,400
H 34.5 in W 55.75 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exceptional floating top walnut desk by Drexel represents the pinnacle of 1960s American modernist design. Part of the distinguished Biscayne collection, this piece draws clear ...
Brass
$9,301
H 30.71 in W 68.9 in D 35.44 in
Bauhaus Desk by Mücke-Melder, Steeltubes and Oak Veneer, Czechia circa 1935
By Marcel Breuer, Mücke & Melder
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, large modernist Bauhaus Steeltube Desk by Mücke-Melder, Czechia circa 1935. Oak solid wood and veneer. Chrome-plated, polished tubular steel frame with original patina. Left and right each 4 long drawers. By locking the top drawer all 4 drawers are locked. Very functional with much storage space and very good legroom. The desk can also be used as a 'partners desk' and be worked on from two sides. In the style of Marcel Breuer’s steel tube desks...
Steel
Oak Art Deco Desk with Bronze Handles
By Abbess
Located in London, GB
A freestanding oak Art Deco style pedestal desk with bronze handles by Abbess. Each pedestal having one writing slide over four drawers with bronze han...
Bronze
$2,638
H 30.12 in W 36.23 in D 19.1 in
Antique Victorian Watchmakers Desk Georgian Taste Hardwood & Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880-1900 Watchmakers desk in the Georgian taste with period brown leather top and sorting drawer...
Leather, Hardwood
$3,992
H 29.53 in W 54.34 in D 26.78 in
Extending Writing Table Desk, Burr Yew Wood Brown Leather Gold Leaf Embossed Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Burr yew wood writing table or desk with extending, gold leaf embossed brown leather top A good look...
Leather, Yew
$5,500
H 31.5 in W 42 in D 60 in
19th Century Oak Partners Desk, Leather Writing Surface, Brass Hardware
Located in Toronto, CA
A wonderful probably, 19th century oak partners desk, with a leather writing surface. Each side has a bank of drawers and a cupboard door for serious storage, or you can put both ban...
Oak
Elegant Neoclassical Desk by Baker
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant neoclassical desk, designed for Baker, circa 1960s. It is a versatile size and would make a great desk, console table, dressing table, or vanity. It offers a nice amount of s...
Brass
50° Desk in Wood Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated desk. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and ...
Wood
$5,887 / item
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
Modern Black Writing Table Desk or Vanity Console in high gloss
Located in Riga, LV
Refined elegance and classic design characterize the Kanttari Writing Desk. The definition of rich furniture design, this beautiful writing desk is handmade with soft to touch black ...
Brass
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 35.5 in D 20 in
19th Century French Oak Barley Twist Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular 19th century French bureau plat writing table or desk featuring barley twist legs and stretcher. Crafted from oak in the grand Louis XIII style fronted by a large 27 inch...
Oak
Fine French Art Deco Cherry Desk with Bronze Details
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco two drawers cherry desk with bronze details.
Chrome
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H 30 in W 54.25 in D 25 in
Mid-20th Century Refinished Coastal British Colonial Rattan Writing Desk
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A beautiful Mid-20th Century rattan writing desk showcasing a true balance of coastal charm and British Colonial craftsmanship. The rattan frame has been fully refinished, while the ...
Rattan, Plywood
Mid Century Reed and Bamboo Desk
Located in Houston, TX
This Mid Century desk exudes timeless elegance with its reed and bamboo construction. Its sleek lines are complemented by a smoke glass top, adding a touch of sophistication. Perfect...
Bamboo, Reed
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H 31 in W 48 in D 27.75 in
Bespoke Solid Walnut Desk Dining Table Floating Top Tapered Legs New Hope School
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A one of a kind walnut writing table or desk that is large enough to serve as a dining table for four. The piece features solid walnut throughout, a floating top and tapered legs. Cu...
Walnut
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H 29 in W 58 in D 32 in
Lou Hodges Desk, Solid Oak, California Design Group, Post Modern, circa 1980
By Lou Hodges
Located in Decatur, GA
Lou Hodges handcrafted solid oak desk for California Design Group, signed and date 1980. This piece has been professionally restored and attended to by our team - it is in excellent ...
Oak
Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Grasscloth Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Wonderful organic modern writing table or desk featuring a strong iron frame wrapped with gorgeous tortoise shell bamboo and rattan. The top of the desk and sides have a lovely grass...
Iron
McGuire Organic Modern Oak Rattan Writing Table Desk
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant organic modern writing table or desk designed by Elinor McGuire in the California coastal style. The desk features an oak frame with split rattan accents on the borders givin...
Brass
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H 29.53 in W 71.66 in D 33.86 in
Fine 'Bean' Desk in Cherry and Walnut by Roberto Lazzeroni for Ceccottii
By Ceccotti, Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This desk is an amazing piece of Italian design.The quality of the piece and the crazy cabinetmaking make it one very rare item! It has fopur drawers either side of the knee hole, a...
Cherry, Walnut
Mid-Century Bamboo Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Mid-century bamboo desk. Perfect for that boho chic designer look. Exceptionally preserved in its natural original color, this bamboo desk with lattice ...
Bamboo
Organic Modern Floating Top Walnut Desk
By Ramseur Furniture Company, George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co., Bassett Furniture
Located in New Windsor, NY
Roomy and commodious Walnut desk featuring a slightly beveled edge and apron, faceted tapered legs and ebonized accent detail surrounding the bottom drawer. The bottom drawer can be ...
Walnut
Ed Rizzardi Solid Walnut Executive Desk
By Sam Maloof, Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a custom handcrafted executive desk by Ed Rizzardi of Los Angeles. The desk features solid African walnut construction and beautiful joinery. This ...
Walnut
Ed Rizzardi Solid Walnut Executive Desk
By Lou Hodges, Sam Maloof
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a custom handcrafted executive desk by Ed Rizzardi of Los Angeles. The desk features solid African walnut construction and beautiful joinery. This ...
Walnut
Seashell Encrusted Grotto Vanity / Desk
Located in Denton, TX
Wooden frame encrusted with multiple variety of sea shells in the Grotto style, 1980s.
Shell, Wood