Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rattan Desk or Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Mid-century 1950's French bamboo desk or dining table. Wicker, rattan, faux bamboo.
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rattan
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rattan Desk or Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Mid-century 1950's French bamboo desk or dining table. Wicker, rattan, faux bamboo.
Rattan
A.R.P. Writing Desk Edition Minvielle France, 1955
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare and collectible desk designed by A.R.P. (Atelier de Recherches Plastiques) and manufactured by Minvielle, France 1955. Studio A.R.P. was an association between three talented de...
Steel
$6,164Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 51.58 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Writing Desk in Wood and Glass with Armchair
Located in Milano, IT
the 1920s/30s. The vintage writing desk is very rare and distinctive. The top is made entirely of
Brass
$9,200
H 28.875 in W 71.5 in D 35.375 in
Postmodern Italian Rosewood and Metal Writing Desk by Abbondinterni, 1970s
By Abbondinterni
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional vintage Italian wood and metal office desk by Abbondinterni Milan was produced in Italy circa 1970. The desk is well-crafted from premium materials and the distinctl...
Metal, Aluminum
$639Sale Price|60% Off
H 30 in W 50 in D 30 in
Industrial Modern Wrought Iron Tilt Top Drafting Desk / Table
By Jorge A. Marien
Located in East Freetown, MA
Extraordinary modern wrought iron and glass tilt top drafting desk/table. Glass top is framed by
Iron
$9,483
H 28.75 in W 56.3 in D 29.53 in
Severin Hansen Writing Desk Model '36' for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark 1960s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Wien, AT
Highly collectible writing desk produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri in Denmark and designed by Severin
Walnut
$24,895
H 30.32 in W 54.73 in D 35.83 in
Maxine Sculptural Writing Desk, Ebony & Flamed Maple by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The Maxine writing desk by Ivan Paradisi is a luminous statement piece that fuses bold contrast
Brass
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Oak, Writing Desk and Chair, USA, 1950s
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Stamford, CT
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Mid-Century Modern, Oak, Writing Desk and Chair, USA, 1950s A unique solid
Oak
Modern Scandinavian Wooden Work Desk and Side Table
By Interior architects FYRA
Located in Halikko, Finland
designed to respond to the demands of modern remote work, even in smaller spaces. Created by interior
Ash
Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Black Lacquered Legs
Located in Madrid, ES
Large desk veneered with dark wood, front with four drawers with gold-colored pulls. Legs of black lacquered metal.
Metal
$10,373
H 33.47 in W 24.02 in D 18.9 in
Danish Roll-Top Writing Desk in Elm, Scandinavian Mid-Century Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
This elegant roll-top writing desk, made in Denmark in the 1940s, is a fine example of the period’s
Elm
$6,800 / item
H 30 in W 27 in D 47 in
Argentine Exotic Wood Sabre-Leg Writing Desk from Costantini, Uccello
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Uccello Writing Desk is handcrafted one by one in Costantini's workshop in Buenos Aires. The
Wood
$1,375Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.34 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Scandinavian Ergonomic Design Writing Desk and Stool, Stokke, 1980's
By Stokke
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Scandinavian ergonomic design writing desk with pivoting stool, made by Stokke, Norway 1980
Metal
1950s Kipp Stewart three drawer writing desk For Glenn of CA, USA
By Glenn of California, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
writing desk, designed by Kipp Stewart in the 1950s and 1960s, is a standout piece of mid-century modern
Brass
$1,173 / item
H 32.68 in W 47.25 in D 22.05 in
Iridescent White Metal Hyppolite Writing Desk Natural Oak by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Iridescent White Metal Hyppolite Writing Desk Natural Oak by HARTO Dimensions: W 120 x D 56 x H 83
Metal
$1,304 / item
H 32.68 in W 47.25 in D 22.05 in
Slate Grey Metal Hyppolite Writing Desk Natural Walnut by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Slate Grey Metal Hyppolite Writing Desk Natural Walnut by HARTO Dimensions: W 120 x D 56 x H 83 cm
Metal
$7,750
H 29.34 in W 89.77 in D 43.31 in
Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Oak and Black Leather
By Florence Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, 1970s. This writing table with two drawers and an extendable panel was designed by Warren Platner for
Steel
$10,527
H 29.53 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in
Jacob Kjær Mid Century Rio Rosewood Free Standing Writing Desk
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Freestanding Rio rosewood writing desk with beautiful grain designed by Jacob Kjær, Denmark 1950
Rosewood
$3,793
H 29.14 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
1963 Danish Writing Desk and Mirrored Vanity, Wood, Oestergaard
By Harry Østergaard
Located in Arosio, IT
A Mid-Century Modern small desk that can also be used as mirrored vanity. It has one tilt mirror
Brass
$4,995
H 29.25 in W 46.5 in D 25.25 in
Maison Jansen Attributed Ebonized Leather Top Louis XVI Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This refined Maison Jansen attributed Louis XVI–style writing desk is an elegant expression of
Bronze
$17,189
H 28.75 in W 33.47 in D 63 in
A Bent Moudt 1950s rare combined worktable with writing desk section
By Arne Poulsen Cabinetmaker Denmark, Bent Moudt
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bent Moudt. “Table for a Collector” A very rare combined dinning table / worktable / writing desk
Brass
$8,836
H 31.89 in W 62.21 in D 29.93 in
A geometric design four drawers writing desk attributed to Silvio Cavatorta
Located in London, GB
A beautifully crafted walnut and cherrywood writing desk with many interesting designs. Asymmetric
Glass, Walnut, Cherry
$3,862
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 43.31 in
Warren Platner writing desk leather and oak Knoll United States 1970
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
This refined writing desk by Warren Platner for Knoll beautifully balances modernist clarity with
Metal
$1,895
H 27.5 in W 59 in D 27.5 in
Newly Refinished - Danish Modern Teak & Steel Adjustable Table / Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
Teak
$5,348
H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 34.65 in
Peter Løvig Nielsen boomerang writing desk in teak Løvig Denmark 1960
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Løvig Design
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
This striking boomerang-shaped writing desk was designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and produced by
Brass
$18,375
H 63.78 in W 28.75 in D 29.53 in
Joaquim Tenreiro, Writing Desk in Rosewood for Bloch Editores, 1960s, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Joaquim Tenreiro / Writing Desk Rosewood, Glass / Brazil, 1966 From The Bloch Editores Offices
Glass, Hardwood
Custom Modern Walnut Table with Leaves by Dos Gallos
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom modern table with two separate 18 inch extension leaves that slide in on each side. Starting
Walnut
$18,375
H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 27.56 in
Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen. A handcrafted model 2084 writing desk.
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Brønshøj, DK
A rare freestanding Mahogany writing desk. Model 2084. Box-like top that folds out to reveal
Brass
$4,950
H 28.35 in W 33.86 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand Pinewood Wall Table, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
Excellent condition Charlotte Perriand wall table in pinewood. Very rare!
Pine
Mid Century Green Saddle Leather Walnut Executive Writing Desk
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Midcentury 1960s Desk from Germany. In walnut and green saddle leather top. 2 drawers on each side. Stunning unique patina on the thick green saddle leather. A unique extraordinary m...
Leather, Walnut
$5,895 / set
H 27 in W 52 in D 20 in
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesen Writing Desk and Chair for Henredon, Ca. 1950s
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Henredon
Located in Peabody, MA
A mahogany writing desk and chair designed by Frank Lloyd Wright as part of his collaboration with
Upholstery, Mahogany
$5,995
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Midcentury McGuire Writing Desk with Cane Drawer Fronts and Brass Pulls
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant midcentury writing desk by McGuire exemplifies the brand’s refined approach to natural
Brass
$16,182
H 29.93 in W 61.42 in D 27.56 in
Postmodern Writing Desk by Bohuslav Horak for Anthologie Quartett, 1993
By Bohuslav Horák
Located in Hellouw, NL
Bohuslav Horák’s work often sits at the intersection of sculpture and function. Known for his imaginative forms, he developed a distinct voice in postmodern design, particularly thro...
Wood
$13,977 / item
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 38.19 in
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in
Wood
$16,000
H 29 in W 50 in D 21 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar – Rare Vanity and/or Writing Desk, circa 1945
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar – Rare Vanity and/or Writing Desk, circa 1945 This exquisite desk
Mahogany
$5,216
H 28.35 in W 61.03 in D 29.53 in
Oak Writing Desk with Aluminum Details Attributed to Kai Kristiansen
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Madrid, ES
Freestanding desk, model EP 401, with veneered oak frame and table top. Front with six drawers with
Aluminum
$13,941 / item
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 38.19 in
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in
Wood
$7,705
H 29.14 in W 65.36 in D 33.08 in
Ole Wanscher Style Writing Desk of Rosewood by Geog Kofoeds Møbeletabl. 1950s
By Georg Kofoed, Ole Wanscher
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Free standing writing desk of rosewood with oil treatment and lacquer most likely designed by Ole
Brass
Roll Top Writing Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
roll-top compartments flanking a central writing surface with a flip-down back splash, floating on a
Brass
$12,506 / item
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
), veneered with oak sheers; edges in massive oak wood. BASE Frame in massive oak wood. TABLE TOP Wood
Wood
$5,631
H 29.14 in W 59.85 in D 35.44 in
Freestanding Boomerang Writing Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig, 1960s
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Løvig Design
Located in Ranst, VAN
Beautiful vintage ‘Boomerang’ writing desk in teak designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen. There are three
Brass
$7,060
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 25.6 in
Mid Century Modern Extendable Table by Axel Einar Hjorth, Macassar, 1930
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Dronten, NL
This beautiful Scandinavian Modern extendable dining table or writing desk is designed by Axel
Birch, Macassar
Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk in Walnut by Stanley #1
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Stanley Furniture Era: 1960s Materials: Walnut, Laminate (Top) Measurements: 46" wide x 18" deep x 30" tall Knee Hole: 22.5" wide x 14" de...
Laminate, Walnut
$13,870
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in
Ennio Fazioli and Writing Desk in Rosewood for MIM Roma, Italy 1958
By MIM Roma, Ennio Fazioli
Located in Hellouw, NL
A sculptural approach to function defines this Italian writing desk, where structure and material
Rosewood
$23,500
H 32.29 in W 71.07 in D 31.11 in
Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl 'Directors' Writing Desk in White Polyurethane
By Wilhelm Werndl, Ernest Igl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl, 'Directors' writing desk, polyurethane, Germany, 1970/71 Ernest
Plastic
Writing Desk with Walnut, Maple, Brass and Glass Top
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand-turned 48" base with exposed solid wood drawers. Polished 52" tempered glass top. Fine metal accents. Handmade in Los Angeles, California. Shown in walnut and maple with solid ...
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
$6,950
H 28 in W 48.5 in D 21 in
Classy Paul Frankl Writing Desk for Johnson Furniture/ Tommi Parzinger
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant proportions, conical tapering legs and brass X-handles. Requires refinishing. Structurally sound. Style of Tommi Parzinger
Wood
$2,963
H 37.8 in W 22.45 in D 9.85 in
Italian Travel Writing Desk with Fine Veneer and Green Leather, De Baggis Cantù
Located in Meda, MB
Refined Italian travel writing desk from the 1980s, attributed to De Baggis (Cantù), a distinctive
Leather
$26,960 / item
H 30 in W 58 in D 25 in
Custom Bent Office/Writing Desk, Made of Bronze and Walnut Drawers
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
veneered fronts. Perfect as a writing desk in any residential library or office or even as a concierge desk
Bronze
$3,595
H 29.25 in W 48 in D 24 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing 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
$1,650
H 40.5 in W 47.5 in D 19.25 in
Mid 20th Century Vintage Traditional Royal Furniture Drop Top Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Experience the timeless sophistication of our Vintage Traditional Royal Furniture Drop Top Writing
Wood
$6,800 / set
H 31 in W 47 in D 16 in
Charles Swanson Writing Desk, Post Modernist, Sculpture, cerused oak / stainless
By Ray Swanson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charlie Swanson didn’t start making art until his early 30s. After acquiring a Degree in Business and Economics, he owned a construction company for a while, and that fuelled his lov...
Stainless Steel
Swedish Art Moderne Black Writing Desk with Zebra Hide Insert
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous black lacquered writing desk with bookcase and lockable cabinet on front and curved
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
$6,975 / item
H 31 in W 60 in D 32 in
Lawson‑Fenning Ojai Desk, Storage Drawers & Solid Oak Trestle Base, Writing Desk
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai desk by Lawson-Fenning has four drawers and features solid American walnut or white oak trestle legs. The drawer handles are made of solid carved wood. The Lawson-Fenning ...
Oak
$6,250
H 33.75 in W 28.75 in D 64 in
Vintage MCM Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik Flip Top Writing Desk
By Lovig Dansk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, is a masterpiece of Danish Modern engineering. Crafted from high-quality teak with a rich, honeyed
Brass
$16,456 / item
H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 22.45 in
Contemporary Writing Desk, Etched Brass, Pivoting Doors Stone Elm Shelves/Walnut
By Giacomo Moor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
SEM Pivot collection, writing desk, simple and sculptural. The supporting structure is a rigid
Metal, Brass
$950 / item
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 21.5 in
Mid-Century Willy van der Meeren Writing Desk for Tubax, Enameled Metal Frame
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
groundbreaking giant in post-war Belgian design, designed this compact writing desk for Belgian manufacturer
Metal, Enamel, Steel
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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