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Broadleaf Desk
Located in London, GB
Inspired by organic forms, the Broadleaf desk is handcrafted from solid British wood. The desk
Category
2010s British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash, Elm, Oak, Walnut, Wood
U-Disk Desk
By Federico Pepe - Le Dictateur Studio
Located in Milano, IT
Part of the U-Disk Collection, this desk reflects the playful personality of its designer Federico
Category
2010s Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Handcrafted English Desk
Located in London, GB
A totally unique handcrafted modernist desk designed and made in England by our craftspeople using
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Scriba Azure & Gray Desk
By Oltrelegno
Located in Milan, IT
This desk coupling azure and gray wood will surely be a bold and playful statement in private
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Phloem Studio Laura Desk, Handmade Modern Secretary Desk in Walnut or White Oak
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
space. The desk has two tapered tray drawers that hide clutter and help organize, with hidden playful
Category
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 34 in W 42 in D 30 in
Hot Desk 1, Miami by Russell Bamber, Geometric Shaped Desk, Colored Laminate
By Russell Bamber
Located in London, GB
Hot Desk 1 is an eye-catching centre-piece sculptural unit that can be used as a reception desk
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate
H 59.06 in W 86.62 in D 32.29 in
Hollywood Regency Faux Marble Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
design, this heavy solid wood desk will add a playful Mediterranean feel to your design project.
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Laminated boomerang desk made in Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
space. The desk has a timeless elegance and will give any room a playful appearance. A great
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, corner writing desk, mutenyé, nickel-plated metal, aluminum, Belgium, 1957
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
Rails Functional Sculpture Plywood Trestles Table Desk
By Gwendoline Porte
Located in London, GB
are playful, graphic, and ergonomic. They can be stacked on top of one another to form a column
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, corner writing desk, mutenyé, nickel-plated metal, aluminum, Belgium, 1957
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Nickel
Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann Corner Desk in White Fiberglass
By Wilhelm Werndl, Ernest Igl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann for Wilhelm Werndl, corner desk, model 'Jet', fiberglass, Germany, designed in
Category
Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Ernest H. Igl for Bayer AG 'Hadi' Desk
By Ernest Igl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest Igl for Bayer AG, 'Hadi' desk, polyurethane, Germany, 1970s
This design by Ernest Igl
Category
Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Polyester
Rare Jules Wabbes Executive Corner Desk in Wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, writing desk with drawer compartments, wengé, metal, lacquered wood, Belgium, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Metal
Green Onyx Desk with Brushed Aluminum or Brass Base
By Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Celebrating nature's inherent beauty, the Oni Desk embraces the irregular shape of a found Green
Category
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Onyx, Brass, Aluminum
Ernest H. Igl for Bayer AG 'HADI' desk set
By Ernest Igl
Located in Wien, AT
Ernest Igl for Bayer AG, 'Hadi' desk, set including adjustable chair and lamp, polyurethane
Category
Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Polyester
Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Walnut Black Lino, 1945
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table desk designed by Finn Juhl in 1945, relaunched in 2009. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in
Category
2010s Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
I Do desk from the Alexandre Arrechea SoShiro collaboration
By SoShiro, Alexandre Arrechea
Located in London, GB
'I do' is a desk made of pear wood and aluminium as part of Alexandre Arrechea and SoShiro’s
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mario Oreglia Mid-Century Wood and Glass Desk (Attr.)
Located in Milano, IT
1950s.
The desk is very unusual in shape, creating a very striking playful effect.
The legs supporting
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Oak Desk 01 by Studio Haos for ST VINCENTS
By Haos Studio
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Oak Desk by STUDIO HAOS exclusively made for St. Vincents` fifth anniversary.
Sophie Gelinet and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann 'Jet' Corner Desk in Brown & Orange Fiberglass
By Wilhelm Werndl, Ernest Igl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann for Wilhelm Werndl, corner desk, model 'Jet', fiberglass, Germany, design 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
H 28.75 in W 94.49 in D 32.29 in
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Jules Wabbes Early Versatile Free-Standing Corner Desk in Wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, two-part corner writing desk, teak, coated steel, wengé, chrome, Belgium, 1960s
This
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Bodil Kjær ScandinOffice Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl Directors Writing Desk in Fiberglass
By Wilhelm Werndl, Ernest Igl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl, Directors writing desk, fiberglass, Germany, 1970s
This design
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
"Moleskine" Portable Atelier Desk Designed by Philippe Nigro for Driade
By Driade, Philippe Negro
Located in Brooklyn, NY
black, this stool has a playful linear design that matches the base of the desk.
PHILIPPE NIGRO, born
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.5 in W 43.3 in D 23.6 in
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Hayche WW Desk CS3, United Kingdom, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
future heirloom. This designed family is ever expanding and the playful juxtaposition of materials is
Category
2010s British Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Plywood
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
French 19th century Mahogany, Ormolu and marble desk, attr. F. Linke
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, and Rosalia marble center table/desk, attributed to François Linke. The desk is raised by elegant
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl 'Igl-Jet' Writing Desk in Fiberglass
By Wilhelm Werndl, Ernest Igl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl, directors writing desk model 'Igl-jet', fiberglass, Germany, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
General Study Desk Writing Table in Brass by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
General Study Desk Writing Table in Brass by Matteo Cibic is a chic study table in brass, with an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Matias Sagaría Vanitiy Writing Desk Italian Walnut Marble Top Black
By Matias Sagaría
Located in San Polo, Parma
Facondo is a desk - Freedom is the ultimate luxury. Designed by SAGARÍA
Facondo stands out for
Category
2010s Italian International Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 30.12 in
Carlo di Carli: Desk in Fruitwood, Brass, and Glass, Italy 1950s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in New York, NY
feet. The desk's dimensionality and playful asymmetry are characteristic of de Carli's most inventive
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Hayche WW Desk Oak & Black, United Kingdom, Made to order
Located in Liverpool, GB
future heirloom. This designed family is ever expanding and the playful juxtaposition of materials is
Category
2010s British Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Plywood
Desk in Solid Hardwood, by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This side desk is a mid-20th century Brazilian furniture piece designed by Sergio Rodrigues, made
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 18.12 in W 68.9 in D 31.11 in
Very Fine Ormolu, Porcelain and Marquetry Writing Desk by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
Very fine ormolu, porcelain and marquetry writing desk by Henry Dasson
French, 1890
Height 74cm
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 29.14 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Paris Bureau Burgundy Study Desk Writing Table by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Paris Bureau Burgundy Study Desk Writing Table by Matteo Cibic is an extraordinary console/writing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Resin
'First Class Armchair' by Gerard van den Berg for Label
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Label
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lounge chair perfect as a playful desk or reading chair. In original condition with visible wear and
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Paul Frankl Rare Kidney Desk in Mahogany, Birch, Leather and Brass, USA, 1950s
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
beautiful and playful elements which allow modifications in orientation. The desk top with legs rests on the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 28.25 in W 66 in D 28 in
Minimalist Modern O Mr. President Oak Children Desk or Occasional Table by Bulo
By Bulo
Located in Secaucus, NJ
, the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.
A charming desk for our future shapers of the world, the playful design
Category
2010s Belgian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 21.75 in W 39.5 in D 22 in
Vintage 50s Boomerang Desk Chair by Carlo Ratti
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Rome, IT
Italian-designed '' Boomerang '' Desk Chair by Carlo Ratti. This modern and playful chair exudes
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
General Study Desk Writing Table in Gray and Beige by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
General Study Desk Writing Table in Gray and Beige by Matteo Cibic is a chic beige study table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Resin
General Study Desk Writing Table in Black and White by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
General Study Desk Writing Table in Black and White by Matteo Cibic is a formidable study table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Resin
Paris Bureau White and Gray Study Desk Writing Table by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Paris Bureau White and Gray Study Desk Writing Table by Matteo Cibic is an extraordinary console
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Resin
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Paris Bureau Black and White Study Desk Writing Table by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Paris Bureau Black and White Study Desk Writing Table by Matteo Cibic is an extraordinary console
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Resin
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Paris Bureau Gray and White Study Desk Writing Table by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Paris Bureau Gray and White Study Desk Writing Table by Matteo Cibic is an extraordinary console
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Resin
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Paris Bureau Red and White Study Desk Writing Table by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Paris Bureau Red and White Study Desk Writing Table by Matteo Cibic is an extraordinary console
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Resin
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Desk by Grimard
By G. Grimard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
). The single drawer desk with a green felt top with a gilt trim, surmounted with finely chased gilt
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 29 in W 41.5 in D 23.75 in
Arne Vodder for GV Møbler Rosewood Desk, circa 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Norwalk, CT
Perfectly proportioned for apartment living, this exquisite desk by Arne Vodder features a classic
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb 'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
construction as the table itself and has the same playful two-finger opening system as the drawers in the desk
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Paul McCobb for Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
and has the same playful two-finger opening system as the drawers in the desk. The Desk Organiser can
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Rare Director's Desk by Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl, Germany c.1970
By Ernest Igl
Located in San Francisco, CA
daily use, seen in the playful composition of curved lines and round shapes.
The body of the desk is
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
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Playful Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic playful desk available at 1stDibs. Each playful desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. Find 58 options for an antique or vintage playful desk now, or shop our selection of 209 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a playful desk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A playful desk made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made playful desk over the years, but those crafted by Finn Juhl, Achille Castiglioni and Gubi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Playful Desk?
A playful desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,615, while the lowest priced sells for $42 and the highest can go for as much as $32,000.