Modern Metal Leather Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Metal Leather top desk, featuring a digitally carved, traditional woven cane design. The
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Modern Metal Leather Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Metal Leather top desk, featuring a digitally carved, traditional woven cane design. The
Metal
Modern White Lacquered Executive Desk
Located in North York, ON
Modern white Lacquered executive desk. Timeless Art Deco inspired design lacquered in a designer
Bronze
Custom Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Coupling both classic and modern elements into one stylish design, this writing desk from the
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Style Walnut Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style walnut desk with a quarter veneered writing surface, a long drawer, brass
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Teak Desk, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic desk or dressing table was probably manufacturer by English maker Avalon, which
Teak
Modern Christian Liaigre Style Macassar Ebony Desk
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Custom desk with macassar ebony veneer wood top sitting on stainless steel legs. Could also be used as a console. No manufacturer markings. Came from multi-million dollar condo. S...
Aluminum
1960's Danish Modern Rosewood Desk
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1960's Mid-century Modern rosewood desk for sale. It has been professionally refinished
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Italy, 1960s
Wood
Post Modern Corner Desk Glass
Located in Mortsel, BE
Please message us for more info or transportation options
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Charcoal Modern Waterfall Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A perfect blend of modern elegance and functionality. This desk showcases a smooth, waterfall-style
Brass
Italian Modern Desk Designed By Sandro Petti
By Aldo Tura, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Sandro Petti, Karl Springer
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Desk Designed By Sandro Petti. Offered is an large handsome desk with brass trim and
Brass
Italian Midcentury Modern Desk attributed to Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
An eye-catching mid century modern desk from Italy with built in lighting made in the 1950s. This
Marble
H.P. Hansen Danish Modern Teak Desk
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Mid-Century Danish Modern teak desk with bookcase front. Three drawers on the left and two drawers
Brass
Alva Alato Table Red Lacquer Table Top, 1930
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very early desk, writing table by Alva Aalto, circa 1930, red lacquer tabletop, birch, bentwood
Birch, Bentwood
Mid-century Modern Vanity Desk by Broyhill
By Broyhill
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elevate your daily routine with this stunning mid-century modern vanity desk with mirror by
Wood
$18,821 / item
H 30.71 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
Laurameroni Stars Desk, Burnished Brass, Modern Design, Customizable
By Laurameroni, Bartoli Design
Located in Monza, IT
Desk completely clad in burnished brass. Equipped with two drawers. FINISH: Burnished brass ST 50, together with the other products of the Stars Collection, is a desk arising from ...
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Modern boomerang teak writing desk made in Denmark in the early 1950s. Asymmetrical table top and
Oak, Teak
Asian Modern Style Walnut Desk and Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Asian Modern Style Five-Drawer Walnut Desk and Chair, the Chinese style chair with high back, the
Brass
Svend Aage Madsen Teak Desk, Danish Modern, Sculptural Legs, 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in San Diego, CA
Svend Aage Madsen Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk This exceptional Danish Modern teak desk
Teak
Danish Modern Adjustable Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Danish writing desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast features an adjustable floating
Brass
Thomas O'Brien Modern Oval Desk With Glass Top
By Thomas O'brien, Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Designed by acclaimed American designer Thomas O'Brien for Hickory Chair, this refined writing desk
Glass, Sapele Wood
$5,811
H 31.89 in W 51.19 in D 31.3 in
Midcentury Modern Wooden Desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Madrid, ES
Hardwood writing desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Bernini, Italy. The desk
Hardwood
Modern Oak Desk in Natural Bleached Finish
Located in North York, ON
Introducing our stunning modern oak desk, a perfect blend of sleek simplicity and functional
Oak
Danish Modern Rosewood Desk by Riis Antonsen
By Riis Antonsen
Located in Huntington, NY
Danish Modern Rosewood Desk by Riis Antonsen has 1 key The large dimensions Ideal for comfortable
Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Gunni Omann Rosewood Desk
By Gunni Omann
Located in Uccle, BE
2016, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik began reproducing many of Gunni's vintage designs for a modern audience
Walnut
Custom Modern Waterfall Desk with Marble Accent
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom modern waterfall desk with marble accent. Unique modern styling with rich walnut woods
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Danish Extending Drop-Leaf Teak Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
offices to living spaces where adaptability is key. A true example of Danish modern design, this
Wood, Teak
Desk by Jorge Salszupin, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
punctuated by an inset white Formica writing surface, creating a striking contrast of tone and texture
Metal
Danish Modern Teak Desk by Gunnar Tibergaard Nielsen
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Danish Modern Teak Desk, designed by Gunnar Tibergaard Nielsen, Denmark, circa 1960s
Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Desk By Zanotta, Italy
By Zanotta
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk By Zanotta, Italy When Aurelio Zanotta opened the doors to his eponymous
Leather, Wood
$6,522
H 29.93 in W 55.12 in D 22.05 in
Rare Scandinavian Modern Desk by Arkkitehtitoimisto Veikko Voutilainen, 1965
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare Scandinavian Modern desk designed by Arkkitehtitoimisto (=architectural firm) Veikko
Brass
Bertu Desk, Hobby Modern Office Desk, White Maple and Oak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Hobby Desk in White is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each desk
Maple
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful walnut Drexel desk with matte black metal handles. Great piece for any office or bedroom. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Walnut
$12,274
H 27.96 in W 66.54 in D 30.71 in
Teak Desk by Børge Mogensen, Scandinavian Modern, Denmark, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, P. Lauritsen & Son 1
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful teak desk by Børge Mogensen. Two sets of drawers with inset brass pulls and extendable leaves just underneath the tabletop. The top right drawer has an insert with compartm...
Brass
$2,800
H 29.73 in W 61.03 in D 31.5 in
Freestanding Desk in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant freestanding writing desk designed by Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf in the 1950s
Brass
Clean Lined Modern Desk by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined modern desk, designed by Paul McCobb, American, circa 1960s. This desk is currently
Brass
Poet Table
Located in New York, NY
Perfectly shaped desk. Ideal for an office or as a console in a foyer. Bespoke configurations available upon request
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Style Desk - Drift White
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style desk with a three-quarter wooden gallery, a single frieze drawer, and
Wood
Danish Modern Rosewood Desk by Henning Jensen and Torbin Valeur
By Henning Jensen & Torben Valeur, Dyrlund
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Prepare to be captivated by this extraordinary Danish modern rosewood desk, a masterpiece born from
Rosewood
Danish Modern Atomic Teak + Oak Desk
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, Oak Measurements: 43.5? wide x 20.5? deep x 36.25? tall Condition: In good original condit...
Teak, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Italy, 1960s.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wooden desk, Italy, 1960s.
Wood
Desk by Anonymous, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This refined 1950s desk exemplifies the Brazilian modernist pursuit of equilibrium between material honesty and formal lightness. The dual pedestals in solid jacarandá rosewood ancho...
Metal
Danish Modern Floating-Top Teak Desk with Bookcase by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Miami, FL
. The Scandinavian writing table features three drawers on the left, an open filing drawer on the right
Teak
Mid century Modern Rosewood & Palm Desk made in Columbia
By Arte Sano
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Gorgeous mid century modern Rosewood & figured Palmwood desk made in Columbia in the 1960's
Rosewood
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.52 in W 55.11 in D 23.62 in
Rectangular Iron Cube Table with Embedded Wood Top, Dinner Table, Desk Table
Located in Miami, FL
Rectangular iron cube table with embedded wood top, dinner table, desk table Frame material
Iron
Brazilian Modern Rosewood Desk with Dual Drawers — Brazil, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A study in proportion and restraint, this Brazilian modern desk from the 1960s distills function
Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Desk with Drawers, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Desk with Drawers, 1960s
Wood
$3,750
H 39 in W 36 in D 22 in
Vintage Adjustable Drafting Table by Versa Tables, Solid Wood, Mid-20th Century
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
design, this drafting table works seamlessly in mid-century modern, industrial, creative, and eclectic
Wood, Birch
Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard Danish Modern Floating Teak Desk
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Danish Modern Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard teak desk, having a rectangular top, above the four drawer
Teak
$8,400
H 28.75 in W 67.3 in D 31.5 in
Brazilian Modern Foldable Desk in Hardwood, Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
modern living. Created within the context of Brazilian mid-century modernism, the piece reflects
Metal
Lorin Marsh, Modern, Desk, Gray Embossed Leather, Chrome, 2000s
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency style modern desk or writing table. Embossed and stitched leather on a sleek and
Chrome
$4,550
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 55.12 in
Arturo Verástegui Desk, Aerodynamic Design, Modern Aesthetics, New
By Arturo Verástegui
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
forms seamlessly integrated with the modern aesthetics of the era. This craftmanship desk reminds us of
Hardwood, Ebony
Italy Mid-20th Century Modern Steel Crystal Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brescia, IT
This modern Italian design desk, has been made in Milano, in 1960 circa, an item of the ones custom
Stainless Steel
$7,000
H 37 in W 50 in D 14 in
Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Rosewood Lift-Top Desk / Vanity Console, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A refined and highly versatile example of mid-century Brazilian modern design, this lift-top desk
Hardwood
Simple Modern Desk, Reclaimed Oak and Walnut
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
pricing on other wood species! This simple modern desk in reclaimed oak and walnut for the Cali
Reclaimed Wood
$3,676 / item
H 28.75 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
Hansa Handcrafted Desk by RYTSOLA, Modern Design, Finland
By Rytsola Collections
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
chameleon-like table strikes an exceptional balance between practicality and presence, being able to
Oak, Faux Leather
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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Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
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The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.