Italian Mid Century Modern Curved Desk
Located in Red Lion, PA
Wooden frame with parchment covering and glass top. Made in Italy, ca. 1930 In need of minor restoration Glass top has cracks- may need to be replaced
Glass, Wood, Parchment Paper
$20,172 / item
H 31 in W 84 in D 42 in
Masculine Modern Beach Oak Wood "Beach" Desk , Parisii Collection
Located in Del Mar, CA
BEACH COLLECTION DESK Strength and ease, shaped for creative living The Beach Desk introduces structure and clarity into the Essentia collection through an architectural yet relaxed ...
Oak
Table Carlo de Carli
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Berlin, DE
Italian designer and architect Carlo de Carli is the designer of this extraordinary desk. It is a unique piece. Made from stained walnut, the structure is constructed from tubular st...
Brass
A Swedish Modern Desk by Ferdinand Lundquist
By Ferdinand Lundquist
Located in New York, NY
A refined Swedish writing table by the firm of designer Ferdinand Lundquist. Featuring three
Wood, Birch, Maple
The Crestone Standing Work Station by Von Schneider, Modern West
By Troy J Schneider
Located in Littleton, CO
The Crestone Standing Workstation is a handcrafted Modern West standing desk built in Colorado
Steel
$14,300
H 29.52 in W 23.62 in D 47.24 in
Mid-Century Modern Rangel Office Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The Rangel desk was produced in the mid-1960s by master Sergio Rodrigues and his company, Oca. This design is one that marked the history of Brazilian furniture. Made of solid Rosewo...
Wood, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Derk Jan De Vries, Domus, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Derk Jan De Vries, Domus, 1960s
Wood
Danish Modern Teak Desk Set by Gimson & Slater LTD
By Gimson and Slater Ltd
Located in Southampton, NJ
Midcentury desk set or work table by English maker Gimson and Slater, retailed by Heals of London
Brass
NONO Desk 13 Modern, Spacious Design, Solid Wood
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
NONO Desk 13 Modern, Spacious Design, Solid Wood — Introduction: Crafting Elegance with a
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Excellent Harvey Probber Curved Slim Walnut Desk Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sculptural modern "Advent" model walnut desk, designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1960s
Walnut
$6,500
H 29 in W 78.5 in D 36 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk Attributed to Monteverdi Young
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Brass
Modern Italian Desk by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
craftsmanship and modern sensibility that define Italian design. This sleek piece features a solid steel base
Steel
Large Brutalist Trestle Table, France, 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Solid oak table, simple yet sturdy construction on trestle legs, ideal for a writing table or a
Oak
Midcentury Desk in Rosewood, Danish Modern, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk in rosewood designed and made in Denmark in the 1960s. Great condition.
Brass
$29,411 / item
H 29.53 in W 72.05 in D 32.68 in
Contemporary Brass and Plywood Table, Showroom Table by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary brass and plywood table - showroom table by Rick Owens 2007 Dimensions: L 183 x W 83
Bronze
$1,850
H 29.5 in W 54.5 in D 25 in
Tomlinson Sophisticate Desk, Light Walnut, Mid-Century Modern, 1962
By Tomlinson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tomlinson Sophisticate Light Walnut Desk with Front Bookcase and brass hardware. Original Condition shows some wear. Solid Brass handles could be cleaned to be bright. Unique curv...
Walnut
Danish Mid Century Modern Petit Single Pedestal Desk Two Drawers
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut single pedestal two drawers small desk or writing table.
Walnut
$26,900 / set
H 32.25 in W 79.25 in D 25.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk & Armchair by Amleto Sartori, Italy
By Amleto Sartori
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian office set of a writing desk and an armchair made of hand
Metal, Brass
$2,075
H 28.35 in W 51.58 in D 27.56 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk with Backside Book Shelving, 1960, Denmark
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian modern period desk made in 1960's Denmark The desk made of teak wood and is in a good
Teak
Italian Ethnic style modern desk in wood, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Ethnic style modern desk in wood, 1980s Desk with a rectangular wooden top. Two drawers
Wood
$12,500
H 30.5 in W 97.5 in D 71 in
Guialmi for Architonic Modern Lacquered & Wood Grain 'Origami' Executive Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary Modern L-shaped \'Origami\' form executive desk with an open bracket-shaped desktop
Lacquer
$7,471
H 49.61 in W 70.48 in D 70.48 in
Italian modern desk Direk by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, 1980s
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern desk Direk by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, 1980s Corner desk model Direk
Steel
$21,000
H 30 in W 83 in D 43 in
Brazilian Modern “Diplomata” Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
An iconic and historically significant Brazilian modern desk, the “Diplomata” was designed in 1965
Hardwood
$4,275Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 47.13 in W 25.63 in D 22.5 in
Danish Modern Teak Adjustable-Height Desk and Chair, circa 1960s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DANISH MODERN TEAK ADJUSTABLE-HEIGHT DESK AND CHAIR Circa 1960s 47 1/8" H x 22 1/2" D x 25 5/8" W
Teak
Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Defined by crisp lines and material clarity, this roserwoodveneered desk combines floating volumes with integrated drawers — a mature expression of Tenreiro’s modernist language.
Rosewood, Plywood
$13,800 / set
H 27.56 in W 44.1 in D 25.2 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk with Return in Wood with Turquoise Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
1960 Made in Italy, this writing desk with return is a testament to the design ethos prevalent in the
Formica, Mahogany, Maple
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Bergwood, Circa 1975
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern desk by Bergwood - circa 1975.
Wood
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 57.5 in D 27.5 in
Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Chino Hills, CA
An iconic example of Danish mid-century modern design, this floating top executive desk was
Teak
$4,862 / item
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
Flemi Handcrafted Desk by RYTSOLA, Modern Design, Finland
By Rytsola Collections
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
fusion of minimalist and timeless design, crafted with precision and commitment to quality. A modern ode
Metal, Brass
$2,905
H 28.55 in W 58.27 in D 30.12 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Asaa, DK
teak writing table by Danish master carpenter Valdemar Mortensen from Odense, Denmark. Table top with
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Barovero, Italy, 1960s
By Barovero
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Barovero, Italy, 1960s
Wood
Restored Modern Original Desk by Widdicomb, c. 1950
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Wilton, CT
mid-century furniture making. This rare desk from Widdicomb's MODERN ORIGINAL collection, c. 1950
Brass
$3,295
H 29.25 in W 48 in D 24.13 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Desk, Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture
Brass
Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by G.V. Møbler
By G.V. Møbler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern floating top teak desk manufactured by G.V. Møbler in Denmark, circa 1960s
Teak
$2,895 / item
H 43.25 in W 34 in D 17.75 in
Anglo-Indian Danish Modern Style Secretary Desk / Vanity by Hayat, Circa 1960s
By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.
Located in Peabody, MA
by Hayat’s South Asian craftsmen to mimic the popular Danish modern style. It features an extending
Brass
Hugh Acton Teak & Chrome Mid Century Modern Desk
By Hugh Acton
Located in Toledo, OH
This Hugh Acton teak and chrome desk has a chrome trestle base. The teak desk top is 76" long and 32" wide with one thin drawer. The drawer has pencil dividers. The top has been refi...
Chrome
1980s Eppinger Post Modern Wood Chrome Pedestal Oval Desk
By Eppinger Furniture Inc.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and one of a kind, oval pedestal wood desk you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Chrome hardware. ...
Chrome
$3,913
H 31.89 in W 54.73 in D 29.14 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk, Beech & Walnut with Yellow Glass Top, 1950s
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A beautifully restored mid-century modern desk that combines timeless charm with everyday
Brass
$12,000
H 26.97 in W 38.19 in D 16.54 in
Axel Einar Hjorth, desk model Suzanne, Nordiska Kompaniet, Swedish Modern 1943.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk model Suzanne, made in birch and maple veneer, brass handles. Originally a dressing table
Birch, Maple
Famed Modern Brass and Wood Desk with Marble Drawers
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
design and fascinate your guests. Our table, designed with wood and metal details, fits both modern and
Marble, Metal, Brass
$2,500Sale Price|35% Off
H 38 in W 35.5 in D 20 in
Bernhardt Pedersen Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Roll Top Desk
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Plainview, NY
A rare Bernhardt Pedersen & Son Danish Mid Century Modern roll top writing desk crafted from
Rosewood
$4,995
H 29.25 in W 67 in D 32.25 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Møbelfabrik
By Göran Strand, Lelangs Mobelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Swedish modern teak desk designed by Goran Strand for Lelangs Møbelfrabrik in Sweden
Teak
$4,150
H 27.56 in W 48.82 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Teak Desk from Asko Finland, 1960s
By Asko
Located in Hamburg, DE
side facing forward. The back of the desk is also incorporated into the design so that the table can be
Teak, Walnut
Scandinavian Modern Desk by Kurt Olsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Kurt Olsen, A. Andersen and Bohm
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant rosewood desk by Kurt Olsen, in a neat size. Sleek, sophisticated lines with rounded angles. Two drawers.
Rosewood
$27,190
H 29.34 in W 64.97 in D 39.38 in
Alun Heslop Organic Modern HandCrafted Desk, Wenge & Walnut, UK Designer, 1990s
By George Nakashima
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Alun Heslop Wenge & Walnut Organic Modern HandCrafted Statement Desk By Renowned UK Designer
Walnut, Wenge
Mid Century Modern Sculptured Pine Desk by Franklin Shockey
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Mid Century Modern Sculptured Pine Desk — Franklin Shockey desk with sculptural lines and warm pine
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk with Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk with Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Wood
$2,371
H 29.14 in W 73.63 in D 26.38 in
Edvin Helseth Desk, Stange Bruk, Mid-Century Modern, Norway c. 1960s
By Edvin Helseth
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A desk designed by Edvin Helseth and produced by Stange Bruk in Norway in the 1960s. Executed in solid pine, the piece reflects a restrained, architectural approach with clean lines ...
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Custom-Made Walnut Standing Flip Top Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century modern walnut flip-top secretary desk is a wonderful tall station to work at
Brass
$15,000 / item
H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 23.63 in
Elefante Desk 11 Modern Design, Workspace Solution, Two Legs
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Elefante Desk 11 Modern Design, Workspace Solution, Two Legs — Introduction: Crafting Elegance
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
$25,000
H 29.5 in W 78.7 in D 35.4 in
Brazilian Modern Desk with four drawers in Rosewood, Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
furnishing program, using Brazilian modern design as a vehicle to project cultural confidence and national
Wood, Hardwood
$2,595
H 30 in W 44 in D 22 in
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Desk With Built-in Bookcase
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern writing desk with built-in bookcase By Heywood Wakefield
Maple
Unique French Modern Solid Rosewood Desk, Pierre Chapo, 1950s
Located in Queens, NY
Unique French Modern Solid Rosewood Desk, Pierre Chapo, 1950s.
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk with Yellow Glass Top
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A wonderful mid century modern desk with a sleek design that functions in any modern day setting
Glass, Beech, Walnut
$4,150
H 31.7 in W 77.17 in D 32.29 in
Italian mid-century modern metal red leather plastic desk BBPR Olivetti, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern metal red leather plastic desk BBPR Olivetti, 1960s Desk model Spazio
Metal
$1,535Sale Price|30% Off
H 30.12 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Dutch Design Desk, Netherlands, 1960's
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dutch Design Desk, made in the Netherlands 1960's. In the style of
Metal
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 54 in D 28 in
Modern Waterfall Desk in Custom Grey Hand Polished Finish
Located in North York, ON
Modern waterfall desk in custom grey hand polished finish. Beautiful modern minimalist design with
Wood
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.
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