Why are modern coffee tables so low?

Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.

Is a tulip table mid century modern?

Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Modern Writing Table

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Simply Modern Writing Table

$4,785 / item

H 30 in W 72 in D 31.5 in

Simply Modern Writing Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

An elegant modern writing table with three singular leather wrapped drawers, our Cardamon finish on the veneered frame (and handles) with panel end supports and brushed brass finish ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Writing Table by David Rosén, Teakwood, Sweden

$5,950Sale Price|30% Off

H 29 in W 51.5 in D 31.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Writing Table by David Rosén, Teakwood, Sweden

By David Rosén

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A rectangular, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish writing table, desk made of hand crafted polished Teakwood, designed by David Rosen for Nordiska Kompaniet, in good condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Writing Table by Ico Parisi, Rosewood, Italy

$23,900

H 28.5 in W 82.75 in D 38.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Writing Table by Ico Parisi, Rosewood, Italy

By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian writing, office table with a large top, made of hand crafted polished Rosewood, designed by Ico Parisi and produced by MIM Roma, in good condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Writing Table in Brazilian Rosewood, Italy, 1950s

$16,700

H 30.25 in W 51 in D 32.25 in

Mid-Century Modern Writing Table in Brazilian Rosewood, Italy, 1950s

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A freestanding, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing table made of hand crafted polished Brazilian Rosewood and Walnut, in the style of Gianfranco Frattin in good condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

CARTIER PARIS SIGNED BRONZE & LEATHER MID CENTURY MODERN WRiTING TABLE DESK

$60,647 / item

H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 26.38 in

CARTIER PARIS SIGNED BRONZE & LEATHER MID CENTURY MODERN WRiTING TABLE DESK

By Cartier

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable, original Mid Century Modern Circa 1960-1970 Cartier Paris Bronze & Brow...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

CARTIER PARIS SIGNED BRONZE & LEATHER MID CENTURY MODERN WRiTING TABLE DESK

$60,647 / item

H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 22.05 in

CARTIER PARIS SIGNED BRONZE & LEATHER MID CENTURY MODERN WRiTING TABLE DESK

By Cartier

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale one of two super rare, highly collectable, original Mid Century Modern Circa 1960-1970 Cartier Paris Bronze ...

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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Maplewood Writing Table - Vintage Ebony Desk

$16,900

H 29.75 in W 73.25 in D 36.5 in

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Maplewood Writing Table - Vintage Ebony Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A freestanding vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern writing table crafted from polished maplewood, partly veneered, and topped with a contrasting black ebony surface.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk, Style of Gio Ponti, c 1950s, Refinished

$3,500Sale Price|36% Off

H 30 in W 39.5 in D 28 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk, Style of Gio Ponti, c 1950s, Refinished

By Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Italian Mid-Century Modern writing table would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Parsons Metal Wrapped Desk Writing Table Modern

$650

H 23.88 in W 47.5 in D 23.88 in

Parsons Metal Wrapped Desk Writing Table Modern

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a parsons metal wrapped desk / writing table. Modern design. :legs can be removed for safe and easy shipping.

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2010s Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Desk, Writing Table, Office, Walnut, Modern, Hardwood, Semigood Design

$6,500 / item

H 29 in W 48 in D 20 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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Sleek Modern Brass Writing Desk

$9,950

H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in

Sleek Modern Brass Writing Desk

By Carrocel

Located in North York, ON

Elevate your workspace with this sophisticated, Canadian-made modern writing desk. It features a sleek, hand-forged base plated in a rich antiqued brass finish. Thoughtful circular m...

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Modern Neoclassical Ebony & Leather Desk /Writing Table, JeanMichel Frank

$7,840Sale Price|20% Off

H 30.75 in W 42 in D 21 in

French Modern Neoclassical Ebony & Leather Desk /Writing Table, JeanMichel Frank

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in New York, NY

The piece was hand made by a small French workshop and is original in design, handsome and functional. The writing table has a classic, ebonized wood X-Frame base which supports a to...

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk or Writing Table

$1,900

H 29 in W 61 in D 23 in

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk or Writing Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A wonderful and simply designed teak desk from Scandinavia circa 1970's. It features teak construction with finished back. Clean & ready to use condition. No drawer keys present but ...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Paestum Writing Table / Desk

$24,595 / item

H 30.71 in W 96.82 in D 30.12 in

Paestum Writing Table / Desk

Located in Banbury, GB

A finely carved and simulated cork decorated large writing table or desk with a thick glass top.

Category

2010s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Veneered Walnut Writing Table

$8,743

H 32.29 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in

Veneered Walnut Writing Table

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Elegant Italian design desk from 1930 with seven drawers in excellent condition. This desk is made entirely of veneered walnut, elegantly finished, as you can see from the details ...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Modern Black Writing Table Desk or Vanity Console in high gloss

$5,842 / item

H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 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 furniture design, this beautiful writing desk is handmade with soft to touch black ...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Circular Writing Table with Drawer

$1,368Sale Price|54% Off

H 27 in W 28 in D 28 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Circular Writing Table with Drawer

Located in Lomita, CA

This is a circular mid-century modern table (unattributed) in the Danish style. It is beautiful in form, finish and function.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Regency Desk Writing Table and Chair

$3,264

H 36.23 in W 47.25 in D 22.45 in

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Regency Desk Writing Table and Chair

By Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Melchiorre Bega, Vittorio Dassi

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful and neoclassical midcentury Regency Italian writing table or desk with its paired newly upholstered chair both supported by elegant turned and fluted legs ending with taper...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Maria Yee "Metro" Chestnut Writing Table

$1,450

H 30.25 in W 54 in D 26 in

Maria Yee "Metro" Chestnut Writing Table

By Maria Yee Inc.

Located in Astoria, NY

Maria Yee "Metro" Chestnut Writing Table, with glass top and slide drawer with multiple compartments. 30.25" H x 54" W x 26" D. Provenance: From an Upper East Side Townhouse.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Chestnut

Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT

$4,000

H 29 in W 36 in D 22 in

Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT

By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Teak & Chrome Base Mid Century Danish Modern Petit Desk Console Writing Table

$3,400

H 28 in W 51 in D 32 in

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.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Pace, Mid-Century Modern, Writing Desk, Exotic Wood, Chrome, Dining Table, USA

$6,500

H 29 in W 78 in D 42 in

Pace, Mid-Century Modern, Writing Desk, Exotic Wood, Chrome, Dining Table, USA

By Pace Collection

Located in Stamford, CT

Pace, Mid-Century Modern, Writing Desk, Exotic Wood, Chrome, American, 20th C This exotic wood and chrome desk, likely produced by Pace Furniture in the mid-20th century, combines l...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Modern Minimalist Oak Leather Top Writing Desk

$6,995

H 30 in W 54 in D 28 in

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 Oak woods. Finished in a distressed grey wash finish with Italian black leather writ...

Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk /Writing Table by Jacques Adnet 1940

$21,877

H 27.25 in W 31.5 in D 22.25 in

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 iconic Modern Neoclassical nature of French 1940's design.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Netherlands, 1960s

$1,650

H 30.71 in W 48.04 in D 20.87 in

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Netherlands, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Sleek writing desk featuring a dual-panel tabletop with a crisp white finish and red trim. This piece offers a minimalist aesthetic perfect for any contemporary space. The sturdy met...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Table Desk Writing Home Office Pink Onyx Gold Mirror Steel Modern Collectible

$43,119 / item

H 29.93 in W 70.87 in D 34.26 in

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 steel with 24 Kt gold galvanic special finish and top in rare pink onyx. The 24 Kt gold...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Onyx, Stainless Steel

Table Desk Writing Home Office Grey Marble Top Mirror Steel Modern Collectible

$31,477 / item

H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in

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 in grey Versylis marble. The structure is inspired by a formation of crystals of Gal...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Hidden File Drawer Glenn California Mid Century Modern Walnut Writing Table Desk

$3,400

H 29 in W 50 in D 24 in

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.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Walnut & Laminate, USA

$19,400

H 29.25 in W 62.25 in D 24.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Walnut & Laminate, USA

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century modern American writing desk. The small office table is composed with three drawers on the right, consisting its original brass handle, pull.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Metallic Thread

20th Century Italian Modernist Writing Table

$4,054

H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in

20th Century Italian Modernist Writing Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

20th Century Italian writing table of simple Modernist form. With a tortoiseshell lucite drawer and trim and smoked glass top.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Scandinavian Modern Writing Desk in Birch, Finland 1960s

$2,121

H 29.53 in W 41.34 in D 21.66 in

Scandinavian Modern Writing Desk in Birch, Finland 1960s

Located in Helsinki, FI

A modernist Finnish writing desk with three drawers and a cabinet from the 1960s. A simple elegant design reflecting the Finnish Design school of thought with its functionality, mode...

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Enrique Garcel Modern Tessellated Bone Waterfall Writing Desk

$6,800

H 30.25 in W 60 in D 21 in

Enrique Garcel Modern Tessellated Bone Waterfall Writing Desk

By Jimeco ltda, Karl Springer, Enrique Garcel

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A stunning, and rare modern waterfall writing desk designed by Enrique Garcel for Jimeco. The design crafted after the mid-century modern style of Karl Springer (1931-1991) who loved...

Category

Late 20th Century Colombian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Coastal Organic Modern Rattan Floating Writing Desk

$3,195

H 31 in W 46.5 in D 23.5 in

Vintage Coastal Organic Modern Rattan Floating Writing Desk

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A beautifully refinished vintage rattan floating desk featuring woven rattan panels, bamboo trim, and four functional storage drawers. The clean-lined silhouette is accentuated by it...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Faux Wood Laminate Writing Desk

$1,500

H 29.5 in W 69 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Faux Wood Laminate Writing Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern Faux Wood Laminate Writing Desk. Designed to bring a timeless appeal to any home office or study, its clean lines, warm wood tones, and minimalist silhouette exude...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate

Mid Century Writing Table - Silent Black

$3,117Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 30 in W 72 in D 31.75 in

Mid Century Writing Table - Silent Black

Located in Westwood, NJ

Slender lines form a light and airy design in this modern table. A graceful combination of burl wood in a silent black polished finish atop an organic faux bois base in a silvered br...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

Materials

Marble, Metal

Mid Century Burl Top Writing Table

$4,407 / item

H 30 in W 72 in D 31.75 in

Mid Century Burl Top Writing Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

Slender lines form a light and airy design in this modern table. A graceful combination of burl wood in a warm brown polished finish atop an organic faux bois base in a satin bronze ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

Materials

Marble, Metal

Mid Century Marble Top Writing Table

$5,067 / item

H 30 in W 72 in D 31.75 in

Mid Century Marble Top Writing Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

Slender lines form a light and airy design in this modern table. A graceful combination of white bianco marble atop an organic faux bois base in a satin bronze finish. Dimensions: 7...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

Materials

Marble, Metal

Vintage Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Harvey Probber

$4,000

H 28 in W 68 in D 34 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 leg room, and three drawers for storage of files and odds and ends. A beautiful vinta...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Teak Drop Leaf Desk Danish Modern Writing Desk

$1,395

H 30.5 in W 45.5 in D 23.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Teak Drop Leaf Desk Danish Modern Writing Desk

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a Mid-Century Modern Teak Drop Leaf Desk featuring clean Danish modern lines, tapered round legs, and three dovetailed drawers with sculpted pulls. The desk has a warm tea...

Category

Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Mainline

$2,000

H 29.5 in W 49 in D 25 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 out with its rich walnut woodgrain and stylish design. Spacious compartments allow ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Kent Coffey "The Sequence" Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk

$995

H 30.5 in W 48 in D 22 in

Kent Coffey "The Sequence" Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk

By Kent-Coffey

Located in West Chester, PA

Mid-Century Modern four drawer writing desk from the Sequence line by Kent-Coffey.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Teak Writing Executive Desk Denmark Mid-Century Modern 1960s

$1,462

H 29.5 in W 47.7 in D 23.5 in

Teak Writing Executive Desk Denmark Mid-Century Modern 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This handsome home office solution presents a classic asymmetrical layout featuring a single pedestal block of three deep drawers. A wide upper drawer stretches across the lap area p...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Cartesio Writing Desk in Ebony

$10,236 / item

H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 87.8 in

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 curved plywood, with a Makassar ebony finishing, equipped with drawers with full-e...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony

Jan de Jong writing table Best Netherlands 1974

$21,975

H 33.86 in W 78.75 in D 44.89 in

Jan de Jong writing table Best Netherlands 1974

By Jan de Jong

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Designed by Jan de Jong for the Philipoom private residence in Best in 1974, this impressive large writing desk stands as a textbook example of Bossche School furniture. The house it...

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Modern Birch Writing Desk by Morris of California

$1,650

H 30.5 in W 47.5 in D 17.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Birch Writing Desk by Morris of California

By Morris of California

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Add timeless functionality and classic design to your workspace with this mid-century modern writing desk by Morris of California, crafted in the 1960s. Constructed from beautifully ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Birch

Cerused Wood Organic Modern Dark Grey Writing Desk by Arteriors

$3,800

H 29.5 in W 47 in D 23.5 in

Cerused Wood Organic Modern Dark Grey Writing Desk by Arteriors

By Arteriors

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stylish sleek cerused wood writing desk having a dark grey color and campaign style X motif in the base. Single drawer and two faux drawers. Finished front and back. Arteriors lab...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Desks and Writin...

Materials

Wood

1960s Danish Modern Angular Danish Writing Desk in Teak

$4,740

H 29 in W 59.5 in D 30 in

1960s Danish Modern Angular Danish Writing Desk in Teak

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 59.5″ wide x 30″ deep x 29″ tall; Kneehole: 25" wide x 18.5" deep x 26.75" tall

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Oak Writing Desk by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

$3,041

H 28.94 in W 58.08 in D 29.73 in

Mid Century Modern Oak Writing Desk by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet

Located in Rødding, DK

A Danish oak pedestal writing desk designed by Henning Kjærnulf, bearing the original EG Kvalitetsmøbel label on the underside — "Design Arkitekt H. Kjærnulf." Constructed throughout...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg Collection Mahogany Writing Table

$1,650

H 29.75 in W 42 in D 21 in

Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg Collection Mahogany Writing Table

By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg Collection Mahogany Writing Table is a fine example of traditional American craftsmanship and timeless design. Handcrafted in solid mahogany, the...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Unique Rauni Peippo Apila Pine Writing table Finland 1960

$4,371

H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 29.93 in

Unique Rauni Peippo Apila Pine Writing table Finland 1960

By Rauni Peippo, Orno Stockmann

Located in Den Haag, NL

Stunning ‘Apila’ writing table designed by Rauni Peippo and manufactured by Stockmann Orno, Finland 1960. This Table made of solid pine and has amazing shapes. This table looks a ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Table, Desk, Writing, Dressing, Vanity, Teak, Vintage

$6,064

H 30.32 in W 74.41 in D 35.04 in

Table, Desk, Writing, Dressing, Vanity, Teak, Vintage

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A large vintage teak table desk, writing table, dressing table or side table.

Category

Vintage 1950s British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Writing Desk by Borsani & Buffa, Italy

$27,900

H 30.75 in W 71 in D 33 in

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Writing Desk by Borsani & Buffa, Italy

By Paolo Buffa, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian half-round writing desk with a clear glass top, made of hand crafted polished Rosewood, designed most likely by Osvaldo Borsani and P...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Design Midcentury Writing Table / Desk, Germany, 1960s

$1,401Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 22.05 in

Design Midcentury Writing Table / Desk, Germany, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Germany - around 1960s - good original condition, stable, refreshed jt

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Executive Three-Drawer Desk or Writing Table

$6,400

H 30 in W 72 in D 33 in

Large Executive Three-Drawer Desk or Writing Table

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nice architectural Mid-Century Modern design desk or writing table.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Danish Teak and Oak Writing Desk, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s

$2,797

H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in

Danish Teak and Oak Writing Desk, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s

Located in Madrid, ES

Desk in veneered teak and solid oak. Four drawers on the left side, lockable drawer in the middle. Some traces of wear in the form of scratches and marks. Key included.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Baton Writing Table by Bill Sofield for MC GUIRE

$7,752

H 28.51 in W 69.01 in D 28.01 in

Baton Writing Table by Bill Sofield for MC GUIRE

By Bill Sofield, McGuire

Located in Hong Kong, HK

A standout piece in the Sofield collection, this table emphasizes hand-craftsmanship and functional elegance.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Charcoal Black Study Desk - Black Writing Table - Customizable

$3,132 / item

H 28.35 in W 45.28 in D 20.48 in

Charcoal Black Study Desk - Black Writing Table - Customizable

By &New

Located in Leicester, GB

The &New study desk is made with a powder-coated steel frame and a color-matched linoleum tabletop. The linoleum for our desks is selected for the ecological properties of the li...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Recent Sales

Black Lacquered Writing Table

Unavailable

H 29 in W 54 in D 24 in

Black Lacquered Writing Table

Located in Northbrook, IL

Custom Made Mid Century Modern Writing Table in a Hand Rubbed Black Lacquered Finish.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Mahogany Desk/Writing Table, Gio Ponti

Unavailable

H 31.25 in W 55 in D 27.5 in

Italian Modern Mahogany Desk/Writing Table, Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Hollywood, FL

The rectangular top above a frieze having a concealed drawer above splayed legs, terminating in brass sabots joined by a stretcher- this piece was specially made for the university o...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mastruzzi Mid-Century Modern Wood Italian Writing Table, 1950s

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 18.51 in

Mastruzzi Mid-Century Modern Wood Italian Writing Table, 1950s

Located in Cassina de'Pecchi, IT

A little craftsmanship's masterpiece, this writing desk was manufactured in Italy by Pietro Mastruzzi- Mantova. It displays four drawers on the right and a peculiar pull-out shelf o...

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Materials

Wood

Astral Desk in Oxidized White Oak, Modern Writing / Computer Table

Unavailable

H 30 in W 40 in D 20 in

Astral Desk in Oxidized White Oak, Modern Writing / Computer Table

Located in Kingston, NY

The Astral desk is designed for writing and computing. The sleek geometric base paired with the stoic character of the oak make it a desk for both the Futurist and the Naturalist. Th...

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Oak

American Modern Composition Dining Table/Writing Desk, Adrian Pearsall

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 49 in D 29 in

American Modern Composition Dining Table/Writing Desk, Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Hollywood, FL

The base with starburst and abstract geometric motif overall. Base: 41Wide, 29 Deep

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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Composition

Robin Day Writing Table

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 55 in D 34 in

Robin Day Writing Table

By Robin Day

Located in New York, NY

A writing table by British designer Robin Day - 1950, England. The base is painted black and the top is semi- gloss white lacquer.

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Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 64.97 in D 28.75 in

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk

Located in Berlin, Germany

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern writing desk. Spectacular large writing / working desk made in the 1950s in Italy. Clean-lined, elegant and simple structure made of lacquered steel ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Bold Geometric, contemporary, modern Library desk, writing

Unavailable

H 30 in W 72 in D 46 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 of this literary desk, originally conceived as a bookshelf but transformed into a s...

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Materials

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1970s Scandinavian Modern Conant Ball Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 30 in W 52 in D 24.5 in

1970s Scandinavian Modern Conant Ball Writing Desk

By Conant Ball

Located in Chicago, IL

1970s Scandinavian Modern Conant ball writing desk Mid-century modern solid wood Conant ball desk, circa 1960s, designed by Russel Wright (United States, 1904-1976) for Conant Ball....

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Materials

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Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk, Writing Table by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz

Unavailable

H 55.12 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in

Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk, Writing Table by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz

By Walter Wirtz, Wilhelm Renz

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern teak desk, writing table by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1950s.

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Brass

Rare Italian Modern Dark Walnut and Brass Writing/Centre Table, Gian Casè

Unavailable

H 31 in W 90 in D 44.5 in

Rare Italian Modern Dark Walnut and Brass Writing/Centre Table, Gian Casè

By Gian Casè

Located in Hollywood, FL

The glass top above a highly sculptural base literature: essempi- Roberto Aloi- tavoli tavolini carrelli-related examples.

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Modern - Wilde - Branch-Shaped Legs Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 55.12 in

Modern - Wilde - Branch-Shaped Legs Writing Desk

By NB Milano

Located in Milan, Lombardy

Characterized by clean shapes and linear design, this striking writing desk rests on elegant branch-shaped legs that add a sense of movement to the piece fully handcrafted by Italian...

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Materials

Beech

Modern Industry Serif Series Desk in Walnut and Oxidized Steel Wishbone Legs

Unavailable

H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in

Modern Industry Serif Series Desk in Walnut and Oxidized Steel Wishbone Legs

By Modern Industry

Located in Downers Grove, IL

Bookmatched slabs of locally sourced black walnut rest upon a cantilevered version of the signature Serif leg, shown in smooth gunmetal finish steel. An optional pencil drawer provid...

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20th Century Arne Vodder Styled Writing Table

Unavailable

H 29.34 in W 60.83 in D 29.34 in

20th Century Arne Vodder Styled Writing Table

Located in Valby, DK

Beautiful midcentury writing table. The style is very inspired of Arne Vodder. Perfect for use in the office or in the home.

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Rosewood

Petite Writing Table by General Fireproofing

Unavailable

H 29 in W 36 in D 24 in

Petite Writing Table by General Fireproofing

By Raymond Loewy

Located in Oakland, CA

Stylish polished steel desk by General Fireproofing. This is from the mode modern line designed by Raymond Loewy. Nice understated details. Please feel free to contact Polished Mo...

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"Teso" Writing Desk/Dining Table by Superstudio, 1977

Unavailable

H 28.15 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in

"Teso" Writing Desk/Dining Table by Superstudio, 1977

By Superstudio

Located in București, B

The TESO writing desk/dining table was designed by the Superstudio group in 1977. The structural frame is made of lacquered wood, with crossed steel wire supporting the legs. The tab...

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Scandinavian Modern Bodil Kjaer Writing Desk Edition E. Pederson & Son

Unavailable

H 27.96 in W 36.23 in D 72.45 in

Scandinavian Modern Bodil Kjaer Writing Desk Edition E. Pederson & Son

By Bodil Kjaer

Located in New York, NY

Freestanding rosewood writing desk with four drawers and keys. Frame of chromed steel. Manufactured by E. Pederson & Son.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Freestanding Console - Desk, Reception Writing Table in Bright Yellow

Unavailable

H 39.38 in W 70.87 in D 11.82 in

Freestanding Console - Desk, Reception Writing Table in Bright Yellow

By Spinzi

Located in Milan, IT

Contemporary console with integrated writing desk and matching stool, from the Silös collection by Spinzi. It's been designed to offer a compact yet comfortable solution in small ro...

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Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen

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By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Lovig Dansk

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This free standing midcentury Danish writing desk was designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig Dansk. The table is made of teak wood and features two sets of three drawers on each s...

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Brush Steel or Aluminum Clad, Granite Topped Writing Table

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Brush Steel or Aluminum Clad, Granite Topped Writing Table

By J. Robert Scott 1

Located in Woodbury, CT

This table was designed b y J. Robert Scott, circa 1995. It has an inset dark granite top and two drawers. Scott named it "The Renato". It is fluted on the back and front, and plain ...

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Small Desk, Kids Desk or Writing Table by Torck, 1950s

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By Torck

Located in Schagen, NL

The cutest piece in stock! This small oak veneered writing table, (kids)desk or Secretaire was manufactured by Torck Belgium in ca. the 1950s. Very charming piece with beautiful orig...

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Danish Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Teak Writing Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen

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By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Lovig Dansk

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This free standing midcentury Danish writing desk was designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig Dansk. The "boomerang" desk was designed in 1956. The front side features three drawer...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1976

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 61.03 in D 27.56 in

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1976

By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Lovig Dansk

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This free standing midcentury Danish writing desk was designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig Dansk. The table is made of teak wood and features two sets of three drawers on each s...

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Teak

Sheppard Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 29 in W 60 in D 24 in

Sheppard Writing Desk

By M | n Originals

Located in New York, NY

Mn Originals lacquered three-drawer writing desk. Solid maple construction with lacquered finish. Custom orders have a lead time of 10-12 weeks FOB NYC. Lead time contingent upon...

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Materials

Brass

Blackened Writing Desk 1950s

Unavailable

H 24.81 in W 45.28 in D 29.53 in

Blackened Writing Desk 1950s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Vienna, AT

Blackened Writing Desk 1950s with mirror and drawers standing on black metal legs with gold colored details.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Danish Writing Desk, 1950s

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 59.85 in D 43.71 in

Danish Writing Desk, 1950s

Located in Paris, France

Danish Angle desk, circa 1955 The large rectangular stained mahogany top with a left side angle features a leather inset writing top and pen holders lacquered tubular supports...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Unusual Burl Wood Writing Table or Desk with Black Lacquer Legs

Unavailable

H 29.25 in W 60.25 in D 30 in

Unusual Burl Wood Writing Table or Desk with Black Lacquer Legs

Located in Dallas, TX

Unusual burl wood writing table or desk with black lacquer legs in the style of Milo Baughman. Featuring two drawers on one side.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk With Roll Top by Sligh-Lowry

Unavailable

H 38.5 in W 55 in D 28 in

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk With Roll Top by Sligh-Lowry

By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a beautiful and rare desk in walnut manufactured by Sligh-Lowry in the USA in the late 1950's. This refinished and exquisite desk features a vibrant wood grain, a large smoot...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Milo Baughman Chrome, Ebonized Oak Dining/Writing Table, circa 1970

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 70.75 in D 35.5 in

Vintage Milo Baughman Chrome, Ebonized Oak Dining/Writing Table, circa 1970

Located in Houston, TX

The top is made of oak with an ebonized finish chosen to resemble the darkest black. This table may be used as a writing table or as a dining table as it has no apron to interfere wi...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Tim Button Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in

Tim Button Writing Desk

By Frank Carfaro

Located in New York, NY

Shown in Stone Ash and Burnt Steel Base. 60in x 30in x 30in H. Each Desiron piece is handcrafted in the U.S.A., fully customizable and available in a variety of finishes.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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Black Lacquered with Chrome & Brass Accent 3-Drawer Campaign Desk/ Writing Table

Unavailable

H 29.75 in W 50 in D 24 in

Black Lacquered with Chrome & Brass Accent 3-Drawer Campaign Desk/ Writing Table

Located in Houston, TX

Offered is a Mid-Century Modern lacquered in black, three-drawer Campaign style desk or writing table with chrome and brass accents.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Bengt Ruda Writing desk 1950s

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H 27.96 in W 49.22 in D 37.41 in

Bengt Ruda Writing desk 1950s

By Bengt Ruda

Located in Helsingborg, Skåne

Writing desk designed by Bengt Ruda, 1950s . The material are teak and lacquered beech. Theres to drawers and they are fully length with the depth of the desk. Its possible to ...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Writing Desk in Bazilian Mahogany

Unavailable

H 28.4 in W 60.5 in D 37 in

Writing Desk in Bazilian Mahogany

Located in Sint-Kruis, BE

Portuguese writing desk in Brazilian mahogany.

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Late 20th Century Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Writing Desk by Finn Juhl

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in

Writing Desk by Finn Juhl

By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Model NV-40 A solid and veneerd rosewood writing desk. Tabletop with flaps covering one large and three small compartments for storage. Brass handles and fittings, key included. ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

AT16 White Oak Writing Desk, Occasional Table, with Blackened Steel and Castors

Unavailable

H 29.75 in W 36 in D 18 in

AT16 White Oak Writing Desk, Occasional Table, with Blackened Steel and Castors

By Atlas Industries

Located in Newburgh, NY

Whether used as an occasional table, a writing desk or cart, the AT16’s clean lines and crafted materials offer a graceful solution for the home or office. Shown in solid white oa...

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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Writing Desk, Italy circa 1950

Unavailable

H 30 in W 47 in D 19 in

Writing Desk, Italy circa 1950

By Ico Parisi

Located in Munich, DE

Elegant Writing Desk, Italy circa 1950, attr. to Ico Parisi, Santos rosewood polished, solid brass legs, brass rod, four drawers with brass ball handles elegant organic shaped side p...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Teak Writing Desk, 1960s

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 61.42 in D 30.32 in

Danish Teak Writing Desk, 1960s

Located in Cologne, DE

Danish teak writing desk, designed and manufactured in the 1960s. The desk is featured in the 1962 catalogue of Johannes Aasbjerg. Unfortunately, the designer is not stated. Rare mod...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Stylish Mid Century Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 51 in D 25.5 in

Stylish Mid Century Writing Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Stylish Mid Century Writing Desk

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Elegant Writing Desk Circa 1950

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 44.1 in D 23.43 in

Elegant Writing Desk Circa 1950

By Art Decor

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Writing Desk in a Black Lacquer and an authentic Red Leather on the top with a Modernist Lignes and Shapes, circa 1950.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Writing Desk, Italy circa 1950

Unavailable

H 31 in W 65 in D 37 in

Writing Desk, Italy circa 1950

Located in Munich, DE

Amazing Writing Desk, Italy circa 1950, Amboyna wood together with Santos Rosewood polished tabletop, front and side panels and arched seat area. Outlined with brass bands, brass key...

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H 38.59 in W 118.12 in D 35.44 in

Modern, Contemporary Rectangular Table

Located in Schellebelle, BE

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Wood

Fiberglass Writing Desk, Germany, 1960s

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 70.08 in D 31.11 in

Fiberglass Writing Desk, Germany, 1960s

By Otto Zapf, Dieter Rams

Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE

Fiberglass desk from 1968. Fiberglass partially painted. The inside is fiberglass natural. The desk has troughs for small parts on the top. The desk comes from the old production c...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Contemporary wooden desk office with drawers, fully customizable by Laskasas

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 78.74 in D 27.56 in

Contemporary wooden desk office with drawers, fully customizable by Laskasas

By Modern Industry

Located in Porto, PT

Ivy desk is the perfect piece for your exclusive home office. Crafted from dark wood, this writing desk with crossed metallic feet will boost your creativity. * Available in differe...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 30 in W 59 in D 35.5 in

Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Writing Desk

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Rosewood Danish desk, circa 1960's. Unique 5 legged design with metal pulls and a bank of drawers that all lock at the same time from the top! Finished on both sides, if placed in th...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Edward Wormley Style Rosewood Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 30 in W 48 in D 28 in

Edward Wormley Style Rosewood Writing Desk

By Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley style rosewood writing desk.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Writing Desk, 1970´S, Czechoslovakia

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 53.15 in D 27.56 in

Vintage Writing Desk, 1970´S, Czechoslovakia

Located in Prague 8, CZ

This Vintage writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. It´s made of beech wood with iron legs. Plastic drawers. Very simple design. In good vintage cond...

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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Writing Desk, 1970's, Czechoslovakia

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in

Vintage Writing Desk, 1970's, Czechoslovakia

Located in Prague 8, CZ

This Vintage writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. It's made of beech wood with iron legs. Plastic drawers. Very simple design. In good vintage cond...

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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Writing Desk by American of Martinsville

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 50 in D 26 in

Vintage Writing Desk by American of Martinsville

By American of Martinsville

Located in Dallas, TX

A unique sculpted front design writing desk in walnut. Features five drawers with original brass handles. Spacious work space with plenty of drawer space for organization and storage...

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Antique 1650s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1950's Tommi Parzinger Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 28.25 in W 50 in D 22 in

1950's Tommi Parzinger Writing Desk

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

1950's handcrafted desk by Tommi Parzinger. Solid lacquered mahogany with holly inlay detail, 2 side drawers with handmade brass pulls, 1 center drawer, & slender tapering legs.

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American Desks and Writing Tables

Danish 1950s, Curved Shaped Writing Desk in Teak

Unavailable

H 29.73 in W 53.35 in D 28.75 in

Danish 1950s, Curved Shaped Writing Desk in Teak

Located in Handewitt, DE

Danish 1950s. Curved shaped writing desk in teak. With three drawers each side. Round legs. Denmark, 1953-1957.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid century beechwood writing desk, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in

Mid century beechwood writing desk, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia

Located in Prague 8, CZ

This Mid century writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in 1970s . The design is very simple and elegant. It features two sections with 6 drawers in total. It´s made of ...

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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Beech, Plywood

Postmodern Architectural Writing Desk Architect Wieser, Vienna, 1980

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 45.67 in D 24.81 in

Postmodern Architectural Writing Desk Architect Wieser, Vienna, 1980

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Postmodern Architectural writing desk Arch. Wieser, Vienna, 1980 Architect Wieser made is adjucation by Viennese Professor Roland Rainer in Vienna, 1970. Green lacquered wood, chr...

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Vintage 1980s Austrian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Parzinger Originals at Palumbo Custom Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 29 in W 66 in D 36 in

Parzinger Originals at Palumbo Custom Writing Desk

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

Tommi Parzinger solid mahogany writing desk with handmade brass detail on legs.
Single drawer. Custom finishes available.

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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Cliff Young Boxeo Office Writing Desk with Storage

Unavailable

H 30 in W 78 in D 31 in

Cliff Young Boxeo Office Writing Desk with Storage

By Cliff Young Ltd

Located in New York, NY

The CY Boxeo desk – Classic is a long-standing Modern Classic at Cliff Young. With bright polished steel geometric legs and neatly designed module drawers, the Boxeo is a model of Fu...

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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Live Edge Organic Modern Teak Table from Indonesia

Unavailable

H 30.75 in W 70 in D 22.5 in

Live Edge Organic Modern Teak Table from Indonesia

Located in Houston, TX

A unique organic modern natural teak table made from a single slab of teak mounted on custom teak tree trunk legs.

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2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Silvio Cavatorte Writing Desk in Mahogany, Italy, 1950

Unavailable

H 30.52 in W 66.15 in D 31.5 in

Silvio Cavatorte Writing Desk in Mahogany, Italy, 1950

By Silvio Cavatorta

Located in Woudrichem, NL

Sophisticated desk in mahogany wood designed by Silvio Cavatorta , Rome Italy, 1950. This sophisticated desk was made and curved by hand in the Cavatorta workplace in Rome which is ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Set of Four Asymmetrical Architect Writing Desks, 1990s

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 90.56 in D 62.21 in

Set of Four Asymmetrical Architect Writing Desks, 1990s

Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE

Set of four asymmetrical desks designed by a German architect in the 1990s. The frame is welded metal. Each of the single desk has three legs. Two of these are in height to adjust so...

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1990s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

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Classic English Partner Desk/Writing Desk 20th Century, Mahogany

$3,529

H 32.29 in W 44.1 in D 70.87 in

Classic English Partner Desk/Writing Desk 20th Century, Mahogany

Located in Berlin, DE

Classic English Partner Desk/Writing Desk 20th Century, Mahogany Solid mahogany, partially veneered. Baluster-shaped and grooved/channelled legs ending with brass castors. Frame bo...

Category

20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s

$7,200 / item

H 14 in Dm 36 in

Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

$1,750 / item

H 33 in W 18.5 in D 19 in

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Severin Hansen Model 36 Walnut Desk 1958 - New Edition

$14,487 / item

H 29.53 in W 56.3 in D 29.53 in

Severin Hansen Model 36 Walnut Desk 1958 - New Edition

By Severin Hansen

Located in London, England

Severin Hansen - Model 36 Desk, 1958 This is an official new edition of this iconic design from the 1950s. Now produced under license in Denmark. Severin Hansen’s Model 36 desk, de...

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

$1,250 / item

H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Brass for GUBI

$1,699 / item

H 31.5 in W 21.25 in D 1 in

Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Brass for GUBI

By Gio Ponti, Gubi

Located in Glendale, CA

Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Brass for GUBI The 'F.A. 33' mirror was originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1933 for Fontana Arte, the period’s most prominent lamp, glass...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak

$794Sale Price / item|47% Off

H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

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Modern Writing Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the modern writing table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every modern writing table was constructed with great care. There are 11356 variations of the antique or vintage modern writing table you’re looking for, while we also have 1284 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect modern writing table — 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 made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one modern writing table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arne Vodder, Paul McCobb and Peter Løvig Nielsen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Modern Writing Table?

Prices for a modern writing table start at $0 and top out at $1,192,079 with the average selling for $4,169.

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.

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