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Danish Modern Style Five-Drawer Teak Partners Desk With Built-In Bookshelf
Danish Modern Style Five-Drawer Teak Partners Desk With Built-In Bookshelf

Danish Modern Style Five-Drawer Teak Partners Desk With Built-In Bookshelf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully proportioned Danish executive desk from the 1960s, crafted in richly figured teak

Category

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

Materials

Teak

1950s Peter Løvig Nielsen Partners Flip Top Desk by Løvig, Denmark
1950s Peter Løvig Nielsen Partners Flip Top Desk by Løvig, Denmark

1950s Peter Løvig Nielsen Partners Flip Top Desk by Løvig, Denmark

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip Top Partners Desk in teak by Løvig, Denmark. In good vintage condition

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Elegant Satinwood Art Nouveau Partners with Desk Blue Suede Top, ca 1915
Elegant Satinwood Art Nouveau Partners with Desk Blue Suede Top, ca 1915

Elegant Satinwood Art Nouveau Partners with Desk Blue Suede Top, ca 1915

Located in Richmond, VA

Elegant satinwood art nouveau partners desk with blue suede top, heart carved corners, and ball-and

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Chippendale Burl Walnut Partner's Writing Desk
19th Century Chippendale Burl Walnut Partner's Writing Desk

19th Century Chippendale Burl Walnut Partner's Writing Desk

Located in Martlesham, GB

A large and impressive 19th Century Chippendale walnut partners desk of exceptional quality, having

Category

Antique 1860s British Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Executive Desk in Rosewood
Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Executive Desk in Rosewood

Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Executive Desk in Rosewood

By Lovig Dansk

Located in Seattle, WA

Extremely rare Flip top partner's desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen in rosewood with brass fittings The

Category

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

Materials

Brass

English Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
English Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk

English Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Located in Queens, NY

20th century English Georgian style mahogany kneehole partner's desk with 3 sections and burgundy

Category

20th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Dorset Chippendale Desk

Dorset Chippendale Desk

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A fine Chippendale design profusely blind fret decorated mahogany and walnut veneered partners desk

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Antique Victorian 6ft Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian 6ft Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian 6ft Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful, large antique Victorian flame mahogany pedestal partners desk, circa 1870 in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 20th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 20th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb and rare antique  burr walnut Victorian Revival twin pedestal partners desk, Circa

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Arne Vodder Rosewood Desk
Arne Vodder Rosewood Desk

Arne Vodder Rosewood Desk

By Arne Vodder

Located in Toledo, OH

desk into a partner's desk. Dovetailed drawers and brass hardware in Vodder style. Great condition

Category

Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Chippendale Burl Walnut Partner's Writing Desk
19th Century Chippendale Burl Walnut Partner's Writing Desk

19th Century Chippendale Burl Walnut Partner's Writing Desk

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Hixson, TN

19th century Chippendale burl walnut partners writing desk This desk has functional drawers on

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Antique partnersdesk
Antique partnersdesk

Antique partnersdesk

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

Beautiful antique oak partners' desk with nine drawers on each side. In very good condition

Category

Antique 1840s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Maitland Smith Tessellated Penshell Desk or Bureau Plat Louis IV Style
Maitland Smith Tessellated Penshell Desk or Bureau Plat Louis IV Style

Maitland Smith Tessellated Penshell Desk or Bureau Plat Louis IV Style

By Maitland Smith

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant Maitland Smith Tessellated Penshell Desk or Bureau Plat, American, circa 1970s. Executed in

Category

Vintage 1970s American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Roll top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452. All Original
Rosewood Roll top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452. All Original

Rosewood Roll top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452. All Original

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Kansas City, MO

panel to convert to a partners desk. Versatile design that works in virtually any environment whether

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Excellent Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern
Excellent Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern

Excellent Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern

By Edward Wormley

Located in Pemberton, NJ

which drops down to form continuous work surface for use as a partner’s desk, three lower drawers, and a

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Continental (possibly French) 19th Century Empire Desk
Continental (possibly French) 19th Century Empire Desk

Continental (possibly French) 19th Century Empire Desk

Located in Troy, NY

Elegant Continental (possibly French) Empire bureau-plat or partners desk. The pearwood top, inlaid

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pearwood

Louis XVI style Ebonised Bureau Plat
Louis XVI style Ebonised Bureau Plat

Louis XVI style Ebonised Bureau Plat

Located in Arundel, GB

Louis XVI style ebonised bureau plat/partners desk. On fluted legs with reeded details, brass

Category

Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage MCM Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik Flip Top Writing Desk
Vintage MCM Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik Flip Top Writing Desk

Vintage MCM Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik Flip Top Writing Desk

By Lovig Dansk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This iconic "flip-top" partner's desk, designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik

Category

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

Materials

Brass

19th Century Twin Pedestal Mahogany Kneehole Desk
19th Century Twin Pedestal Mahogany Kneehole Desk

19th Century Twin Pedestal Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

A handsome twin pedestal kneehole partners desk. Hand finished flame mahogany with turned legs

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

home with this fabulous antique partners pedestal desk. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THAT THIS

Category

Antique 1860s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Rosewood Marquetry Partner's Writing Table Desk
Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Rosewood Marquetry Partner's Writing Table Desk

Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Rosewood Marquetry Partner's Writing Table Desk

By Jacques Dubois

Located in Portland, OR

three drawers to each side (hence being a partner's desk) with corresponding marquetry, the drawers are

Category

Antique 1860s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Regency Mahogany Writing Table

Regency Mahogany Writing Table

Located in Essex, MA

handles and opposing working drawers so can work as a partners desk. Raised on circular tapered legs

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique 6ft Victorian Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th Century
Antique 6ft Victorian Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th Century

Antique 6ft Victorian Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

in their original brass and brown porcelain castors. It is a Partners desk and has six frieze

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Regency Mahogany Writing Table

Regency Mahogany Writing Table

Located in Essex, MA

reverse, all working so can function as a partners desk with brass ring handles. raised on circular

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Double-Sided Library Writing Table, circa 1835
English Mahogany Double-Sided Library Writing Table, circa 1835

English Mahogany Double-Sided Library Writing Table, circa 1835

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Kinderhook, NY

. The double-sided form of this table is commonly, but incorrectly, referred to as a "partners desk" due

Category

Antique 1830s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Bauhaus Desk by Mücke-Melder, Steeltubes and Oak Veneer, Czechia circa 1935
Bauhaus Desk by Mücke-Melder, Steeltubes and Oak Veneer, Czechia circa 1935

Bauhaus Desk by Mücke-Melder, Steeltubes and Oak Veneer, Czechia circa 1935

By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer

Located in Regensburg, DE

storage space and very good legroom. The desk can also be used as a 'partners desk' and be worked on from

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen, Danish Teak Desk/Table, by Willy Beck c.1957
Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen, Danish Teak Desk/Table, by Willy Beck c.1957

Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen, Danish Teak Desk/Table, by Willy Beck c.1957

By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Aksel Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen Teak Partners' Desk, 1957 made by Willy Beck Cabinetmaker

Category

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

Materials

Teak

George III Style Walnut Pedestal Desk – Leather Top
George III Style Walnut Pedestal Desk – Leather Top

George III Style Walnut Pedestal Desk – Leather Top

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

study or executive office. This desk looks like a partner’s desk but includes modern features within

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fine and very rare antique Victorian burr walnut twin pedestal partners desk, Circa 1860

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Rustic Neoclassical Executive Desk ~ Conference Table
Antique French Rustic Neoclassical Executive Desk ~ Conference Table

Antique French Rustic Neoclassical Executive Desk ~ Conference Table

Located in Dallas, TX

partner's desk, too! Circa early 1900s Measures 31H x 88W x 51D; knee clearance 25.5H

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique partnersdesk
Antique partnersdesk

Antique partnersdesk

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

Beautiful antique partner desk in very good condition. The desk has a cabinet on each side and four

Category

Antique 1860s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk
Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk

Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk

Located in Baltimore, MD

with a beautiful brass pull. The large work space allows it to be used as a partners desk for double

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Brights of Nettlebed, Stunning Double Side  Pedestal Desk
Brights of Nettlebed, Stunning Double Side  Pedestal Desk

Brights of Nettlebed, Stunning Double Side Pedestal Desk

By Brights of Nettlebed

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this beautiful and well made partners desk , it is double side , the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

William IV partners writing desk
William IV partners writing desk

William IV partners writing desk

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

Impressive antique mahogany William IV writing table that can be used from both sides. It is in perfect, original condition. It stands on brass casters. One side has real drawers, th...

Category

Antique 1830s British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Stunning Victorian  Partners Pedestal Desk
Stunning Victorian  Partners Pedestal Desk

Stunning Victorian Partners Pedestal Desk

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this amazing Victorian hardwood partners' pedestal desk, circa 1870

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Rare circa 1880 Antique Howard & Son's Pollard Oak Patner Desk Oxblood Leather
Rare circa 1880 Antique Howard & Son's Pollard Oak Patner Desk Oxblood Leather

Rare circa 1880 Antique Howard & Son's Pollard Oak Patner Desk Oxblood Leather

By Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

oak partner desk with oxblood leather top made by and fully stamped Howard & Son’s Berners Street

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Custom-Made Birch Desk
Vintage Custom-Made Birch Desk

Vintage Custom-Made Birch Desk

Located in North Hollywood, CA

but also offers the opportunity to be used as a partner's desk, accommodating collaborative efforts

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Wenge

Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes
Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes

Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

that required writing slopes to share it sitting at opposite sides like a partner desk but this is of

Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Rosewood and Mahogany Receptionist Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960
Rosewood and Mahogany Receptionist Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960

Rosewood and Mahogany Receptionist Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

compartments, the middle section folds down via three brass hinges allowing this to be used as a partners desk

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Regency Partners Writing Table, Mahogany & Brass, Square, Circa 1815
Regency Partners Writing Table, Mahogany & Brass, Square, Circa 1815

Regency Partners Writing Table, Mahogany & Brass, Square, Circa 1815

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

hall table. As is typical with a partners writing table or partners desk, it is big enough to stand

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Minimal Writing desk Office Table Red Travertine Marble Crystal Glass Italy
Minimal Writing desk Office Table Red Travertine Marble Crystal Glass Italy

Minimal Writing desk Office Table Red Travertine Marble Crystal Glass Italy

By Barberini & Gunnell

Located in Ancona, Marche

, writing- or partners desk. Table dimension: L 230 x W 100 x H 75 cm. Dimensions are customizable

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Crystal, Travertine, Marble

ANTIQUE RESTORED C HINDLEY & SON ENGLISH OAK GREEN LEATHER DOUBLE SiDED DESK
ANTIQUE RESTORED C HINDLEY & SON ENGLISH OAK GREEN LEATHER DOUBLE SiDED DESK

ANTIQUE RESTORED C HINDLEY & SON ENGLISH OAK GREEN LEATHER DOUBLE SiDED DESK

By Charles Hindley & Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

important fully restored C Hindley & Son’s circa 1845 English Oak & Green Leather double sided partner desk

Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1970s National Mt. Airy Military Campaign Style Executive Desk
1970s National Mt. Airy Military Campaign Style Executive Desk

1970s National Mt. Airy Military Campaign Style Executive Desk

By National Mt. Airy

Located in Dallas, TX

. Airy." This fabulous partner's desk is the perfect piece for an inspirational design for any home or

Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign Desks

Materials

Oak

Stunning Antique Victorian Fully Restored Sheraton Revival Desk Oxblood Leather
Stunning Antique Victorian Fully Restored Sheraton Revival Desk Oxblood Leather

Stunning Antique Victorian Fully Restored Sheraton Revival Desk Oxblood Leather

By Sheraton Revival

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Revival partner desk with oxblood leather writing surface This is pretty much the finest desk I have

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Mahogany Partner’s Pedestal Desk with Tooled Leather Top
Mahogany Partner’s Pedestal Desk with Tooled Leather Top

Mahogany Partner’s Pedestal Desk with Tooled Leather Top

Located in Cheshire, GB

A handsome and substantial partner’s pedestal desk in finely figured mahogany, designed to be

Category

Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique William IV Walnut Partners Writing Table / Desk
Antique William IV Walnut Partners Writing Table / Desk

Antique William IV Walnut Partners Writing Table / Desk

Located in London, GB

A superb antique William IV walnut partners writing table / desk. This was made in England, it

Category

Antique 1830s British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Restored Gothic Revival Desk Side Bookcases Drawer Writing Slope Pugin Gillows
Restored Gothic Revival Desk Side Bookcases Drawer Writing Slope Pugin Gillows

Restored Gothic Revival Desk Side Bookcases Drawer Writing Slope Pugin Gillows

By Pugin, Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

partner desk with top drawer writing slope and side bookcases made by either Gillows of Lancaster or Pugin

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Antique 1840s English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Exquisite Regency Period 1815 Hardwood Kneehole Desk with Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Exquisite Regency Period 1815 Hardwood Kneehole Desk with Lion Hairy Paw Feet

Exquisite Regency Period 1815 Hardwood Kneehole Desk with Lion Hairy Paw Feet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

partner desk in solid mahogany with Lion hairy paw feet A good looking and well-made piece, the timber

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Hardwood

PD V2 Desk by Barberini & Gunnell
PD V2 Desk by Barberini & Gunnell

PD V2 Desk by Barberini & Gunnell

Located in Geneve, CH

PD V2 Desk by Barberini & Gunnell Limited Edition of 6 Dimensions: D 100 x W 230 x H 75 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Travertine, Stainless Steel

Vintage Rosewood Tambour Door Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Vintage Rosewood Tambour Door Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

Vintage Rosewood Tambour Door Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in North Hollywood, CA

hinged rear writing surface drops down, effortlessly transforming the desk into a partner’s desk, ideal

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique late Victorian flame mahogany partners pedestal desk, circa 1880 in

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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Partners Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of partners desks is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct partners desks — often made from wood, mahogany and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 1662 antique and vintage partners desks at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 23 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Partners desks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Partners desks bearing Victorian or Georgian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Peter Løvig Nielsen, Florence Knoll and Jens Quistgaard each produced beautiful partners desks that are worth considering.

How Much are Partners Desks?

Partners desks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,023, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $225,000.

Finding the Right Desks And 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.

Questions About Partners Desks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A peninsula desk is a two-sided desk, with each side designed with one long drawer. This functional desk makes working with a partner easy. You can shop a collection of peninsula desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A partners desk is thus called as it was originally built for use by partners at law firms. These expansive desks would usually be set up across from each other in the firm. On 1stDibs, find a collection of sturdy partners desks from top sellers.