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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

Modern Fluted Walnut Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
This modern fluted walnut writing desk is a beautiful piece of furniture made of walnut wood
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Modern Fluted Walnut Writing Desk
Modern Fluted Walnut Writing Desk
H 30.25 in W 52.5 in D 24 in
Danish Modern Walnut Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Walnut mid-century desk, circa 1960's. Clean modern lines with stunning grain patterns on the top
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Danish Modern Walnut Writing Desk
Danish Modern Walnut Writing Desk
H 30 in W 55 in D 29.5 in
Danish Modern Oak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak mid-century desk, circa 1960's. Robust desk with curling top edges and ample storage for your
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Danish Modern Oak Writing Desk
Danish Modern Oak Writing Desk
H 30 in W 59 in D 30 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century desk, circa 1960's. Sleek uncluttered design with bookmatched veneer top. Four
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood Writing Desk
Danish Modern Rosewood Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 59.5 in D 31.5 in
Modern Writing Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern writing table with a lacquered top on a silver gilt iron cube form base. Dimensions: 60
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Modern Writing Table
Modern Writing Table
H 30 in W 60 in D 25 in
Desk, Writing Table, Office, Walnut, Modern, Hardwood, Semigood Design
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Hardwood, modern desk or writing table for your home or office. Shown in walnut. The timeless lines
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk or Console Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
A stunning Mid-Century Modern teak writing desk or could also be used as a console table or as a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
This vintage Mid-Century Modern writing desk has been completely refinished and refreshed to look
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid Century Modern Walnut Flip Top Writing Desk/Game Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Walnut Flip Top Writing Desk/Game Table This Mid Century Modern walnut single
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Waterfall Console / Writing Table or Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Waterfall Console / Writing Table or Desk A nice U shaped Lucite
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Lucite

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
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

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Walnut, Paint

French Modern Neoclassical Ebony & Leather Desk /Writing Table, JeanMichel Frank
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
An elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical desk in the style of Jean-Michel Frank. The piece
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

Modern Minimalist Oak Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
Modern minimalist oak leather top writing desk. Simplistic modern styling with beautiful textured
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern writing desk. Spectacular large writing / working desk made in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
H 35.44 in W 64.97 in D 28.75 in
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

Danish Teak Vintage Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made Danish teak vintage desk / writing table. This was made in Denmark, it
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Teak Vintage Desk / Writing Table
Danish Teak Vintage Desk / Writing Table
H 36.23 in W 42.92 in D 18.12 in
Atomic Danish Modern Writing Desk In Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 49″ wide x 24″ deep x 29″ tall, Kneehole: 20" wide x 22" deep x 25.5" tall Condition...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Desk / Writing Table, Paul McCobb, Walnut, American, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Desk / Writing Table, Paul McCobb, Walnut, American, 1950s Having a Large
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate, Walnut

Truman Writing Desk
By Pregno
Located in Milan, IT
Stylish and functional, this writing desk will make a bold addition to a contemporary home study or
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Truman Writing Desk
Truman Writing Desk
H 31.11 in W 90.56 in D 39.38 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

Modern Brushed Oak Writing Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern brushed oak writing table with our light gowan finish. This desk has gently splayed solid
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Modern Brushed Oak Writing Table
Modern Brushed Oak Writing Table
H 31 in W 66 in D 26 in
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
Simply Modern Writing Table, Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
Simply modern writing table. An elegant modern writing table with two singular leather-wrapped
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Simply Modern Writing Table, Dark
Simply Modern Writing Table, Dark
H 30 in W 49.25 in D 19.75 in
Secretary Writing Desk
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning classic-inspired writing desk is a timeless piece of functional decor that will
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Secretary Writing Desk
Secretary Writing Desk
H 48.43 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Modernist Writing Desk
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A writing desk finely crafted in solid teak having a floating bank of drawers and turned dowel legs.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Modernist Writing Desk
Modernist Writing Desk
H 28.25 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Regency Desk Writing Table and Chair
By Melchiorre Bega, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich, 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

Oscar Writing Desk
By Guerra Vanni
Located in Milan, IT
A remarkable piece of refined taste, this splendid writing desk with 3 drawers and push pull
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Silver Leaf

Oscar Writing Desk
Oscar Writing Desk
H 31.5 in W 57.09 in D 21.26 in
Modern Style Patchwork Burl and Chrome Desk / Writing Table by Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a patchwork burl and chrome desk with modern styling by Bernhardt Furniture. The desk is in
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Simply Modern Writing Table, 49
Located in Westwood, NJ
An elegant modern writing table with two singular leather-wrapped drawers, our Cardamon finish on
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Simply Modern Writing Table, 49
Simply Modern Writing Table, 49
H 30 in W 49.25 in D 19.75 in
Vintage Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern writing desk by Harvey Probber. This desk features walnut construction, ample
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

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

Modern Walnut Wood Desk Handmade Executive Desk Luxury French Writing Desks
Located in København N, DK
. The table looks like it's on fire, but fire doesn't hurt it. The table is made of walnut and walnut
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...

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Steel

Modern Walnut and Black High Gloss Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
Modern walnut and black high gloss writing desk. Beautiful walnut wood grains finished in a high
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT
By Herman Miller, Milo Baughman, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

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
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Mainline
By Mainline by Hooker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant, functional, and full of mid-century quality, this vintage writing desk by Mainline stands
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Vintage Danish Modern Writing Desk by Domino Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern office desk with two banks of drawers. Danish made teak wood desk for home or
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Teak & Chrome Base Mid Century Danish Modern Petit Desk Console Writing Table
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Teak & Chrome Base Mid Century Danish Modern Petit desk Console writing table.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Galvanized Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique writing desk is a rare find. The galvanized metal surface adds an industrial edge to a
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Antique 19th Century American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Galvanized Writing Desk
Galvanized Writing Desk
H 29 in W 28.5 in D 48 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

Modern Curved Black Leather Writing Desk by Nancy Corzine Fusion Desk
By Nancy Corzine
Located in North York, ON
Modern curved black leather writing desk by Nancy Corzine Fusion Desk. Original Nancy Corzine
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Oak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & oak Danish desk, circa 1950's. Oak frame contrasts beautifully with the book matched teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

Wave Writing Desk
By Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
This sculptural desk is a sublime multi-functional piece that combines straight lines and
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Wave Writing Desk
H 29.14 in W 66.93 in D 35.44 in
Modern Dark Brushed Oak Writing Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern oak writing table with our Charteris finish. This desk has gently splayed solid end
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

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

Guillerme et Chambron, Desk Table, Oak Writing Desk, Height Adjustable
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, desk table, oak writing desk, height adjustable. "Edition Votre Maison" This
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Table Desk Writing Home Office Pink Onyx Gold Mirror Steel Modern Collectible
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The table 'Bangles Desk Gold' is an important desk with structure in mirror polished stainless
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Onyx, Stainless Steel

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 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

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Ebony

Table Desk Writing Home Office Grey Marble Top Mirror Steel Modern Collectible
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The table 'Gallio' is an important desk with structure in mirror polished stainless steel and top
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Stainless Steel

Small Desk, Kids Desk or Writing Table by Torck, 1950s
By Torck
Located in Schagen, NL
The cutest piece in stock! This small oak veneered writing table, (kids)desk or Secretaire was
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Danish Modern 2 Drawer Writing Desk with Finished Back
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish Modern writing desk features pressed wood construction, teak veneer with original
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Hidden File Drawer Glenn California Mid Century Modern Walnut Writing Table Desk
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice low profile writing table with a hidden file drawer.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Raily Dark Writing Desk
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
This sophisticated writing desk will transform simple office tasks into a luxurious occasion with
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Raily Dark Writing Desk
Raily Dark Writing Desk
H 55.12 in W 47.25 in D 26.78 in
1960s Rattan and Iron Writing Table Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Most antique and vintage items fit this condition.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

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

Danish Teak Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish made mid-century modern desk in teak wood grain. Four drawers and finished back. Please
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Teak Writing Desk
Danish Teak Writing Desk
H 28.75 in W 59 in D 31.5 in
Modern Karl Springer Style Three-Drawer Faux Shagreen Desk/Writing Table, Chrome
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
desk or writing table in a Springer style finish with a chrome X form base leading to a finely detailed
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

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Modern Writing Table Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic modern writing table desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every modern writing table desk was constructed with great care. There are 4858 variations of the antique or vintage modern writing table desk you’re looking for, while we also have 480 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect modern writing table desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A modern writing table desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made modern writing table desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Herman Miller and Arne Vodder are consistently popular.

How Much is a Modern Writing Table Desk?

The average selling price for a modern writing table desk at 1stDibs is $4,498, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $138,000 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.