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Post modern Memphis style artistic writing desk and chair, Germany 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group, Gaetano Pesce
Located in ECHT, NL
Unique artistic writing desk and chair. The frame is made from steel and wrought iron in different
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Post Modern Corner Desk Glass
Located in Mortsel, BE
Please message us for more info or transportation options
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Post Modern Corner Desk Glass
Post Modern Corner Desk Glass
H 28.75 in W 86.62 in D 66.93 in
Post Modern Campaign Style Table or Desk.
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
table or desk.
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Silas Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Silas writing desk is crafted in solid hardwood with steel and brass accents. Inspired by the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...

Materials

Stainless Steel

Silas Writing Desk
Silas Writing Desk
H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Contemporary Modern Gridiron Stainless Steel Metal Post-Modern Dining Table Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Contemporary Modern Gridiron Stainless Steel Metal Post-Modern Dining Table Desk. Item features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Danish Post-War Rosewood Executive Desk
Located in New York, NY
Danish Post-War Design rosewood executive desk with a low gallery on 3 sides and 3 drawers on one
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20th Century Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Gae Aulenti worktable / desk, Gaetano-series for Zanotta, Italy Post-Modern
By Zanotta, Gae Aulenti
Located in Stockholm, SE
Worktable / desk with original glass top with two black and red colored metal folding saw horse
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1970’s French Elm Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern French writing desk. Made of Elm.
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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

1970’s French Elm Writing Desk
1970’s French Elm Writing Desk
H 29 in W 47.25 in D 27.5 in
Italian Postmodern Round Rolling Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This round Postmodern writing desk is on casters for easy mobility and transportation. The half
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Post Modern artistic funky Painted 2 Drawer narrow Desk or console table
By Memphis Milano
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Post Modern artistic funky painted yellow orange green splatters with 2 drawers wood
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

American Post-War Chrome and Marble Desk
Located in New York, NY
American Post-War Design (1960s) rectangular chrome base office desk with a green marble top and 2
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20th Century Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

American Post-War Chrome and Marble Desk
American Post-War Chrome and Marble Desk
H 29.25 in W 74.25 in D 38 in
Italy Post Modern Style Walnut Grey and Black Lacquered Desk
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant desk is an Italian piece totally hand made in walnut by masters craftemenship. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Walnut

Postmodern Gray Faux Stone Laminate Writing Desk - 4 Drawers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your workspace with the Postmodern Gray Faux Stone Laminate Writing Desk, featuring four
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20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Post Modern Tessellated Stone Tile Brass Desk Robert Marcius for Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith, Robert Marcius
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A 1970s Post Modern tessellated stone tile and brass executive desk by Robert Marcius for Maitland
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Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone

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
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Post-War Design Glass Table Desk with Bronze Saw Horses
Located in New York, NY
Post-War Design Giacometti style table desk with a Pair of verdigris patina bronze "A" frame
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20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Postmodern Memphis Design Interlubke Writing Desk, Home Office, Germany 1980s
By Interlübke
Located in Zagreb, HR
Stunning Memphis design style postmodern desk manufactured in the 1980s in Germany by a high-end
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Post Modern Black & Brass Desk after Gilbert Rohde in Art Deco Form
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern nod to the art deco period. This desk features glossy black laminate with brass
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful avant garde desk designed by Jacques Adnet and manufactured in his own atelier in France
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950
Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
Writing Desk with Chair by Chi Wing Lo for Giorgetti, Italy, 1990s
By Chi Wing Lo, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chi Wing Lo for Giorgetti "Epi" desk and "Aro" office chair made from high-quality materials. The
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Compass Writing Desk Bureau by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990
Located in London, GB
The compass desk was designed by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990. One of Pedro
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1990s Spanish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Post-War Campaign Style Jansen Post-War Glass Table
Located in New York, NY
French Campaign style Post-War Design sawbuck design table desk with 2 ebonized metal bases
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20th Century French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Restored Post-War Hawaiian Koa Wood Desk W/ Rattan Border
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stacked Mahogany secretary desk with mahogany top and rattan accents, center drawer with four
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan

Rosewood and Chrome Drexel Index Writing Desk Library Table, circa 1970s
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Stunning midcentury, Hollywood Regency, Post Modern design writing table, desk, made by Drexel as
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Brutalism Inspired Modern Walnut Desk by Eero Moss
By Eero Moss
Located in Ghimbav, RO
Step up your office game with this stunning post-modern style walnut desk from Eero Moss Studio
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2010s Romanian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Brutalism Inspired Modern Walnut Desk by Eero Moss
Brutalism Inspired Modern Walnut Desk by Eero Moss
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H 30 in W 30 in D 85 in
20th Century French Art Deco large Oak Vintage Office Desk / Writing Table
Located in New York City, NY
Crafts, Black Forest, Modernist, Italian design, Post Modern, Contemporary.... Base footprint is 57 1/4
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20th Century French Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Carrara Marble Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- 29.5" H, 58" W, 34" D - Hand-made column base Italian Carrara marble desk with inset Calacatta
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1990s Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Carrara Marble Desk
Carrara Marble Desk
H 29.5 in W 58 in D 34 in
Pierre Cardin desk
By Pierre Cardin, Francesco Bocola
Located in Bruxelles, BE
One off a kind desk designed by famous couturier pierre Cardin at the end of the seventies. This
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Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Pierre Cardin desk
Pierre Cardin desk
H 29.34 in W 84.65 in D 38.59 in
Work Desk by Goons
Located in Geneve, CH
Work desk by Goons Dimensions: W 80 x D 50 x H 74 cm. Materials: Wood. Dimensions can be
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2010s French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Work Desk by Goons
Work Desk by Goons
H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 31.5 in
Utopia Desk by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
Utopia Desk by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 76 x W 160 x H 74 cm. Materials: Oak veneer in open grain
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Utopia Desk by InsidherLand
Utopia Desk by InsidherLand
H 29.14 in W 63 in D 29.93 in
ikons Postmodern Glass Top Desk
Located in New York, NY
ikons Postmodern glass top desk with four polychromed metal legs in differing geometric designs
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20th Century Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

ikons Postmodern Glass Top Desk
ikons Postmodern Glass Top Desk
H 29.25 in W 68 in D 32 in
Pivot Desk by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
Pivot desk by SEM Dimensions: W150 x D57 x H72 cm Material: metallic tubolar structure, pivoting
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pivot Desk by SEM
Pivot Desk by SEM
H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 59.06 in
Pivot Desk by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
Pivot Desk by SEM Dimensions: W150 x D57 x H72 cm Material: metallic tubolar structure, pivoting
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pivot Desk by SEM
Pivot Desk by SEM
H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 59.06 in
Butternut Study Desk with Birch Plywood Table Top, Cream Desk Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
long x 52 cm deep x 72 cm high. Mirka & Jo &New - Modern British Furniture. Study desk/ Community
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21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Cloud Desk by Francesco Profili
Located in Geneve, CH
Cloud Desk by Francesco Profili Dimensions: W 150 x D 50 x H 78 cm Materials: Multilayer and MDF
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Cloud Desk by Francesco Profili
Cloud Desk by Francesco Profili
H 30.71 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury Modern Desk in Hardwood & White Top by Jorge Zalszupin, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern desk in Light hardwood designed by Jorge Zalszupin for
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Hardwood

Amuneal's Loft 4 Post Work Suite
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
The loft work suite is a modular office system from Amuneal’s Loft shelving system. Posts in
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Amuneal's Loft 4 Post Work Suite
Amuneal's Loft 4 Post Work Suite
H 106 in W 115.2 in D 73.5 in
Wood Small Desk by Goons
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood small desk by Goons Dimensions: W 80 x D 50 x H 74 cm Materials: Wood Dimensions can be
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2010s French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Wood Small Desk by Goons
Wood Small Desk by Goons
H 29.14 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk, Style of Gio Ponti, c 1950s, Refinished
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
desk and his body of work. This Italian Mid-Century Modern writing table would work great in a Mid
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Bent Desk by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
veneered fronts. Perfect as a writing desk in any residential library or office or even as a concierge desk
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2010s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Bent Desk by Gentner Design
Bent Desk by Gentner Design
H 29.93 in W 25.01 in D 57.88 in
EM207 Desk by Eero Moss
Located in Geneve, CH
EM207 desk by Eero Moss One of a kind Dimensions; W 215 x D 76 x H 75 cm Materials: Walnut, ash
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2010s Romanian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash, Walnut

EM207 Desk by Eero Moss
EM207 Desk by Eero Moss
H 29.53 in W 84.65 in D 29.93 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
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2010s British Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate

Casablanca Desk by Nomade Atelier
Located in Geneve, CH
Casablanca desk by Nomade Atelier Dimensions: D 130 x W 60 x H 73 cm Material: Brass, walnut
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Casablanca Desk by Nomade Atelier
Casablanca Desk by Nomade Atelier
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 51.19 in
Roos Desk by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Roos desk by Atra Design Dimensions: D 182.6 x W 78.1 x H 74.9 cm Materials: walnut wood Other
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Roos Desk by Atra Design
Roos Desk by Atra Design
H 29.49 in W 30.75 in D 71.89 in
Atus Desk by Bea Interiors
Located in Geneve, CH
Atus Desk by Bea Interiors One of a Kind. Dimensions: D 91 x W 204 x H 79 cm. Materials: Solid
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2010s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Atus Desk by Bea Interiors
Atus Desk by Bea Interiors
H 31.11 in W 80.32 in D 35.83 in
Vintage Carrara Marble Desk, Switzerland 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A custom made executive desk that came from an office in Geneva, Switzerland. . Made in the late
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Baker Furniture Parquetry Maple Console Desk
Located in New York, NY
Baker Parquetry Maple Console Desk, 20th Century.
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20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vanity Desk Postmodern 1980s Including Chair
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
Unique sculptural postmodern vanity desk in cherry wood with chair included. Beautifull
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Vanity Desk Postmodern 1980s Including Chair
Vanity Desk Postmodern 1980s Including Chair
H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 22.45 in
Object 006 Desk by Ng Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Object 006 desk by NG Design Dimensions: D160 x W75 x H75 cm Materials: Powder coated steel
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Object 006 Desk by Ng Design
Object 006 Desk by Ng Design
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 63 in
Mantis Desk by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Mantis desk by Atra Design Dimensions: D 120 x W 80 x H 72 cm Materials: walnut wood, steel
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Mantis Desk by Atra Design
Mantis Desk by Atra Design
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in
S3 Desk by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
S3 desk by Atra Design Dimensions: D 213 x W 64 x H 77 cm Materials: Taj Mahal marble, brass, oak
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

S3 Desk by Atra Design
S3 Desk by Atra Design
H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 83.86 in
Danish Modern Secretary Desk Vanity in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vatne Møbler
Located in Deland, FL
designed pull-out desk top is spacious and stable enough for a writing surface and computers. Able to blend
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Woa Desk by Culto Ponsoda
Located in Geneve, CH
Woa Desk by Culto Ponsoda Dimensions: D 76 x W 160 x H 80 cm Materials: Velvet, wood, gold
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron

Woa Desk by Culto Ponsoda
Woa Desk by Culto Ponsoda
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 29.93 in
Rúna Oiled Walnut Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Rúna Oiled Walnut desk by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D130 x W65 x H74 cm Material: Oiled solid
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rúna Oiled Walnut Desk by Warm Nordic
Rúna Oiled Walnut Desk by Warm Nordic
H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 51.19 in
Rúna Smoked Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Rúna Smoked Oak Desk by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D130 x W65 x H74 cm Material: Smoked solid oak
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Rúna Smoked Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Rúna Smoked Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 51.19 in
Epifania Desk & Cube by Studio Christinekalia
Located in Geneve, CH
Epifania desk & cube by Studio Christinekalia Dimensions: Desk: W 70 x D 140 x H 75 cm. Cube: W
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2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

Epifania Desk & Cube by Studio Christinekalia
Epifania Desk & Cube by Studio Christinekalia
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 55.12 in
Orange Acrylic Top Desk/ Game Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
This waterfall design all acrylic desk or game table has perfect lines and scale, heavy and perfect
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2010s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Acrylic

Layered Steel Desk by Hyungshin Hwang
Located in Geneve, CH
Layered steel desk by Hyungshin Hwang Dimensions: D 230 x W 110 x H 75 cm Materials: stainless
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2010s Korean Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Layered Steel Desk by Hyungshin Hwang
Layered Steel Desk by Hyungshin Hwang
H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 90.56 in
Postmodern Black Lacquered Desk by Interlubke, Germany 1980s
By Interlübke
Located in Miami, FL
All black lacquered postmodern writing desk with a storage cabinet and drawer with organizer by
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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Post Modern Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic post modern writing desk available at 1stDibs. A post modern writing desk — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 222 variations of the antique or vintage post modern writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 49 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a post modern writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right post modern writing desk, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. A well-made post modern writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tecno, Guillerme et Chambron and Olivetti are consistently popular.

How Much is a Post Modern Writing Desk?

Prices for a post modern writing desk start at $1 and top out at $60,208 with the average selling for $5,942.

Finding the Right desks-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.