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Large Modern Desk in Glass, Birch and Steel, Rectangular
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
Abyss Desk expands Duffy’s explorations on the concept of depth with a mesmerising depiction of the
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2010s English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Saw Horse Desk with Steel Base and Rectangular Glass Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
This iconic desk, designed in steel and glass, grounds a room without taking up visual space, thus
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Walnut Wood Desk Handmade Executive Desk Luxury French Writing Desks
Located in København N, DK
ashes. It only destroys dirt, garbage, husk and soot. I have a stove in my house with a panoramic glass
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...

Materials

Steel

Modernist Steel and Glass Desk, French Early-Mid 20th Century
By Le Corbusier
Located in London, GB
A sculptural statement desk in patinated black enamelled steel, with new floating frosted glass top
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Early 20th Century French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Post modern Memphis style artistic writing desk and chair, Germany 1980s
By Memphis Group, Gaetano Pesce, Ettore Sottsass
Located in ECHT, NL
Unique artistic writing desk and chair. The frame is made from steel and wrought iron in different
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Post Modern Corner Desk Glass
Located in Mortsel, BE
Please message us for more info or transportation options
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Post Modern Corner Desk Glass
Post Modern Corner Desk Glass
H 28.75 in W 86.62 in D 66.93 in
Hamilton Modern Desk, by Ambrozia, Tinted Glass, Black Steel, Solid Black Walnut
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Hamilton modern working desk is handcrafted from a light weight 2” x 1” steel frame. Featuring
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2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Cartesio Writing Desk in Ebony
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Writing desk made with a mix of raw materials: wood, leather, stainless steel and glass. Drawers in
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony

Italy Mid-20th Century Modern Steel Crystal Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brescia, IT
This modern Italian design desk, has been made in Milano, in 1960 circa, an item of the ones custom
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italy Mid-20th Century Modern Steel Crystal Desk
Italy Mid-20th Century Modern Steel Crystal Desk
H 28.35 in W 47.25 in D 33.08 in
Contemporary Modern Gridiron Stainless Steel Metal Post-Modern Dining Table Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Contemporary Modern Gridiron Stainless Steel Metal Post-Modern Dining Table Desk. Item features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

1970's "Boomerang" Desk in Walnut, Chrome Plated Steel and Glass - Italy
Located in Girona, ES
"Boomerang" desk, large top in varnished walnut covered with a thick glass. Two chrome plated steel
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

French 1970s Steel Desk
By Raymond Cohen
Located in London, GB
For Cohray An extremely handsome brushed and polished steel desk with clean lines, the drawer pull
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

French 1970s Steel Desk
French 1970s Steel Desk
H 29.93 in W 64.97 in D 27.56 in
1960 Mid-Century Modern Italian Design Brushed Steel Crystal Desk
Located in Brescia, IT
This modern Italian design desk, has been made in Milano, in circa 1960, an item of the ones custom
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Stylish Tubular Steel Executive Desk
Located in Athens, Attiki
Stylish design! Glass-top executive desk on elegant tubular steel structure with 2-sided sliding
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1990s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Stylish Tubular Steel Executive Desk
Stylish Tubular Steel Executive Desk
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Desk table Patrice Maffei for Kappa brushed steel smoked glass 1970
By Patrice Maffei, Kappa
Located in Paris, IDF
A rare brushed stainless steel desk table designed by French designer Patrice Maffei for Kappa
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Modern Rectangular Wooden Desk in Birch Wood, Glass
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
A modern piece of statement furniture from British designer Christopher Duffy. The Abyss Desk
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2010s British Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Modern Terrazzo Desk with Milano Steel Base and Natural Oak by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and terracotta glass The wood finish on this desk is a natural limed oak with a beautiful Milano
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2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Art Glass, Oak

21st Century Modern Desk In Copper And Wood With Rotating Glass Extension
By Alberto Colzani
Located in Milan, IT
An original desk with a wooden top and a glass extension that can rotate around a central pivoting
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Custom Floating Lucite, Steel and White Lacquered Two Drawer Desk Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
insert top is 28.5" H. The distance between where the glass sits on the steel pegs on the desk top is 1
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Black Lacquered Steel Curule Base Writing Table with Brass Appointments
Located in Chicago, IL
Matte black lacquered steel curule form writing table, with lower back stretcher and multiple brass
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Franco Albini for Knoll Desk Model '1928' in Glass and Metal
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini for Knoll, desk model '1928', glass, wood, chromed steel, Italy, design 1949
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Drafting Table and Utility Cart, Blackened Steel and Gray Glass by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
black oxide steel framework with a tempered gray glass inlay (materials and finishes are customizable
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Sheet Metal

Pivoting Drafting Table, Blackened Steel and Smoked Glass, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
steel framework with a tempered gray glass inlay (materials and finishes are customizable). The flush
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

President Senior Frosted Green Glass and Chrome Desk by Gallotti and Radice
By Gallotti & Radice
Located in Miami, FL
President Senior desk with frosted sea-foam green glass (12mm) and a chrome plated steel frame
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Desk With Rebar Frame Macassar Ebony Drawers And Custom Glass Top
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Cleopatra Writing Desk is part of the Rebar series created by artist Troy Smith. Rebar is the
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2010s Canadian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Olivier Mourgue Textured Crystal Glass Desk
By Cassina, Olivier Mourgue
Located in Dronten, NL
Graceful compact desk designed by French designer Olivier Mourgue. Unique example executed with a
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Crystal, Steel, Chrome

Olivier Mourgue Textured Crystal Glass Desk
Olivier Mourgue Textured Crystal Glass Desk
H 30.71 in W 59.85 in D 33.47 in
White Orix Desk by Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni
By Molteni & C, Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
storage spaces. There is also an integrated glass panel than can be lifted up and a retractable desk lamp
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

French Steel Desk by Paul Le Geard for Maison Jansen Edition DOM
By Paul Legeard
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderful French steel desk by Paul Le geard. Designed for Maison Jansen. Edition DOM. Measures
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper M4 Series Glass and Marble Desk, Italy 1985
By Gruppo Skipper, Angelo Mangiarotti, Fucina
Located in Naples, IT
steel plates welded to the glass blocking the glass. Small defect on the glass visible in photo
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Desk
By Raymond Cohen
Located in New York, NY
Brushed steel frame enclosing two mahogany drawers, faced with aluminum and inset with a dark-green
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Desk
Desk
H 29.25 in W 74.75 in D 31.63 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950's
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart Inc., Hvidt & Mølgaard, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
. Featuring a larger, rectangular wood and metal four drawer desk form with 2 rear cubby shelves, sturdy glass
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Italian Midcentury Desk with Glass Top from the 70s
Located in bari, IT
Typical 70's desk with chromed steel trestles and smoked glass top.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Important Modernist Prototype Desk & Chair by U.A.M. Attributed to Le Corbusier
By Union Des Artistes Modernes, Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in New York, NY
-commerially produced) tubular steel. The chair and desk are elegant architectural statements in their form and
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Vintage 1930s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Italian Bent Glass Table/ Desk Attributed to FIAM, Italy
By FIAM
Located in East Hampton, NY
Attributed to FIAM of Italy. Three pieces attached by steel discs, bent glass legs and a solid
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll, Model 2480 Oval Table Desk, 1960s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This particular Florence Knoll oval table desk is designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1961
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Woa Desk
Located in POLOP, ES
My aesthetic interest lies in our past lives, this first collection inspired by the vedettes and parties of the early twentieth century, the feathers that women wore in their headdre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Woa Desk
Woa Desk
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Desk by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
surroundings. The choice of dark glass gives the desk a sleek, contemporary look, as well as making it easy to
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Desk by Osvaldo Borsani
Desk by Osvaldo Borsani
H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 32.29 in
Paolo Piva for B&B 'Arcada' Desk in Leather and Burl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Piva for B&B, executive desk model 'Arcada', stainless steel, burl, leather, glass, brass
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Woa Desk by Culto Ponsoda
Located in Geneve, CH
stainless steel, iron, glass. Available in other colors and finishes. Please contact us. Desk with wood
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron

Woa Desk by Culto Ponsoda
Woa Desk by Culto Ponsoda
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 29.93 in
USM Haller Desk Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Scharer, Switzerland
By Usm Haller
Located in Athens, Attiki
modern, significant design piece that can be used as a dining table or an executive desk. Minimal and
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Scrivania Desk by Willy Rizzo circa 1972
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Great desk designed by Willy Rizzo and made in 1972, made of chromed steel feet, walnut drawers
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Scrivania Desk by Willy Rizzo circa 1972
Scrivania Desk by Willy Rizzo circa 1972
H 29.53 in W 59.45 in D 27.56 in
Keys Desk by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Keys Desk by Phase Design Dimensions: D 55.9 x W 127 x H 73.7 cm. Materials: Spandrel glass top
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Keys Desk by Phase Design
Keys Desk by Phase Design
H 29.02 in W 50.01 in D 22.01 in
Vintage Cini Boeri for Knoll Lunario Cantilevered Table/Desk
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern desk features a polished stainless steel base with a 1/2 inch thick
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cobra Desk, Designed by Laurie Beckerman in 2008
By Laurie Beckerman
Located in New York, NY
conveniently store all your writing implements. Designed in 2008, Manufactured 2014 Made-to-order in New
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Fusion Desk by Daniele Lo Scalzo Moscheri
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
Designed for presidential offices, this desk's large scale conveys a sense of importance. The soft
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Fusion Desk by Daniele Lo Scalzo Moscheri
Fusion Desk by Daniele Lo Scalzo Moscheri
H 29.73 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Revised Edburton – solid oak desk
By Sjoerd Vroonland, Revised
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Edburton: a desk crafted from solid wood featuring a perforated powder coated metal screen (sand or
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2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Revised Edburton – solid oak desk
Revised Edburton – solid oak desk
H 38.19 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Revised Edburton – solid walnut desk
By Sjoerd Vroonland, Revised
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Edburton: a desk crafted from solid wood featuring a perforated powder coated metal screen (sand or
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2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Revised Edburton – solid walnut desk
Revised Edburton – solid walnut desk
H 38.19 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
EM Desk by DUVALD Contemporary Vanity Desk Handcrafted in Denmark. Mirror.
By DUVALD, Örn Duvald
Located in Gentofte, DK
both sides finished with hardwood edges and mounted on a powder coated steel frame. EM Desk is a made
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Michel Ducaroy 'attributed to', Desk, Circa 1975
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Tray dimensions: L180 x P90 Desk dimensions: L138 x P65 x H73 Smoked glass top Good condition
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Michel Ducaroy 'attributed to', Desk, Circa 1975
Michel Ducaroy 'attributed to', Desk, Circa 1975
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Pietro Lingeri Desk in Briar Root Veneer
By Pietro Lingeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pietro Lingeri, desk, briar root veneer, glass, brass, metal, Italy, 1930s This rationalist desk
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pietro Lingeri Desk in Briar Root Veneer
Pietro Lingeri Desk in Briar Root Veneer
H 31.3 in W 65.56 in D 26.58 in
Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Albini’s model 80 desk combines glass, steel and wood which resulted in a minimalistic balance. The desk
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk
Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk
H 27.37 in W 43.31 in D 26.38 in
Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Desk for Knoll 70's
By Franco Albini
Located in bari, IT
Stickers.Stunning Franco Albini '1928' desk for Knoll international, this example 1958. A pebbled
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Jens Risom Solid Wood Desk, Denmark, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Utrecht, NL
Jens Risom: wood desk, manufactured by Risom Design. 1960s. This nicely shaped Jens Risom desk
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Jens Risom Solid Wood Desk, Denmark, 1960s
Jens Risom Solid Wood Desk, Denmark, 1960s
H 28.75 in W 66.93 in D 35.44 in
Italian Hollywood Regency Bimetal Bicolor Table or Desk, in Romeo Rega Style
By Romeo Rega
Located in Telgte, DE
Italian Hollywood Regency bimetal bicolor table desk metal gilded brass Italy, stunning table
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid Century Modern Table Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid Century Modern Table Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina Table designed by
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

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

Lounger and ottoman "Alta" by Oscar Niemeyer / Authentic
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Zürich, CH
the key figures in the development of modern architecture. This specific chair and ottoman are in its
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Table Monta in Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
about a profound change in aesthetic values and gave birth to a truly modern sensitivity towards
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

Limited Edition Table Monta in Wood and Blue Granite by Charlotte Perriand
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, brought about a profound change in aesthetic values and gave birth to a truly modern sensitivity towards
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

Børge Mogensen for Frederica Stolefabrik Teak and Oak Hunting Table
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
other countries such as Le Corbusier, Mogensen did not work with new modern materials such as steel and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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Modern Steel And Glass Writing Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of modern steel and glass writing desks available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct modern steel and glass writing desks — often made from glass, metal and steel — can elevate any home. There are 48 antique and vintage modern steel and glass writing desks for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 7 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of modern steel and glass writing desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern steel and glass writing desks bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made modern steel and glass writing desks over the years, but those made by Franco Albini, Gilles Bouchez and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Modern Steel And Glass Writing Desks?

Prices for modern steel and glass writing desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, modern steel and glass writing desks begin at $700 and can go as high as $16,360, while the average can fetch as much as $4,800.

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.