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Vintage Coastal Wrapped Rattan Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal writing desk. Chic wrapped rattan on a clean Parsons style frame. Glass
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Late 20th Century Philippine Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Mid 20th Century Vintage Coastal Trellis Rattan Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Immerse yourself in coastal tranquility with our Vintage Coastal Trellis Rattan Writing Desk
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Desks

Materials

Rattan

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Wrapped Rattan Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal writing desk. Chic wrapped rattan frame with inset woven rattan panels
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Late 20th Century Philippine Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan

Streamline Mahogany and Rattan Writing Desk with Rattan Pulls & Shelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Streamline Art Deco rattan writing desk with a rattan border, Mahogany sides, and top with four
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Vintage 1930s American Desks

Materials

Rattan

American Designer, Desk, Oak, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small oak, bamboo and rattan writing desk designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Oak

Boho Chic Wicker Rattan Glass Top Writing Desk by Henry Link
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your workspace with the Boho Chic Wicker Rattan Writing Desk by Henry Link. Crafted with
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20th Century American Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

Italian Bamboo Rattan Writing Table or Desk
By Dal Vera
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
during the 1980s. This writing table is unique because of the materials used, bamboo and rattan, and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Italian Bamboo Rattan Writing Table or Desk
Italian Bamboo Rattan Writing Table or Desk
H 30.71 in W 45.67 in D 24.02 in
1960s Rattan and Iron Writing Table Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Most antique and vintage items fit this condition.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Boho Chic Wicker Rattan Bamboo Vanity Dressing Table Writing Desk & Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage wicker desk and side chair featuring bamboo frames with woven green accents and one drawer
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Late 20th Century Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan & Wicker Writing Desk Table by Dal Vera, Italy 1960s
By Dal Vera
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful Italian writing table or desk in bamboo and wicker rattan with 2 side drawers
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood

1960s Italian Dal Vera Bamboo Rattan Brass French Riviera Organic Writing Desk
By Dal Vera
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern writing table or desk in bamboo and wicker rattan with 2
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Bamboo, Wood and Rattan Writing Table Desk with Drawers, Italy 1970s
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo and wicker desk with three drawers, a large one
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Coastal Chevron Rattan Executive Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Coastal executive desk. Big and functional, but still casual and sexy. Beautiful
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Late 20th Century Philippine Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan

Restored Rattan and Formica Desk with Drawers and Hourglass Rattan Sides
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored mid-century desk showcases blonde Formica with drawers, enclosed in an hourglass
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan, Formica

Rattan & Chrome Sawhorse Table / Desk Bases
Located in Highland, IN
These elegant sawhorse form bases of rattan with chromed steel details are the perfect combination
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

1970s Henredon Burl/ Rattan Maguire Style Desk
By Henredon
Located in Marietta, GA
Functional and trending, at the moment, rattan and burl desk by Henredon. Similar in style, to
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Boho Chic White Matte Laminate Bamboo Rattan Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible vintage boho chic writing desk. Features bamboo rattan frame with a matte white laminate
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Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Bamboo, Rattan, Laminate

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.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Rattan and Bamboo Desk with Black Glass Top
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Vintage rattan and bamboo desk. An attractive rattan writing table with three drawers and a
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

1950s Mid Century Rattan Grasscloth Streamline Wood Desk
By Paul Frankl
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
and beautifully presented rattan desk. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful desk
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Grasscloth, Rattan, Laminate, Wood

Restored Stacked Rattan Executive Desk W/ Solid Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored large 60" wide stacked rattan desk, with Filipino mahogany. Drawer fronts, side panels
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century French Four Drawers Rattan Desk, C 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very decorative mid-century French rattan desk, four drawers, C 1950.
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan

Boho British Colonial Bamboo & Rattan Desk
By Dal Vera
Located in Trenton, NJ
Introducing this Vintage British Colonial Style Grasscloth and Bamboo Writing Desk – a tropical
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Late 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Grasscloth, Bamboo, Wood

Boho British Colonial Bamboo & Rattan Desk
Boho British Colonial Bamboo & Rattan Desk
H 30.25 in W 54.25 in D 25 in
Restored Shabby Chic Wicker & Rattan Secretary Desk with Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
White shabby chic wicker and rattan secretary desk with matching chair. This late Victorian desk
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Vintage 1950s American Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Coastal Woven Split Rattan Kneehole Desk with Four Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Coastal Woven Split Rattan Kneehole Desk with Four Drawers Offered for sale is a vintage
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Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Restored Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk W/ Side Shelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Finished in rattan and mahogany, this Mid-Century era desk has an attached single drawer for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

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

1980s Bamboo and Rattan Desk with Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s bamboo and rattan desk with drawers.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

1980s Bamboo and Rattan Desk with Drawers
1980s Bamboo and Rattan Desk with Drawers
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Attributed to Audoux Minet, Rattan Desk with Drawers, French, Circa 1970
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual desk with drawers is made of bamboo, wood and rattan. This is a work attributed to
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Midcentury Bamboo, Wicker and Rattan Italian Desk Table with Drawers, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Writing table / desk in rattan, bamboo and wood featuring four drawers. Made in Italy in the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Rattan Wicker And Bamboo Desk Attributed To Dal Vera 1960s
By Dal Vera
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century rattan wicker and bamboo desk attributed to Dal Vera 1960s Complete and in good
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Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Rattan over Wood Desk with Three Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period rattan over wood waterfall style desk from the 19th century, with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan, Wood

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Pretzel Rattan Desk and Chair Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace the charm of coastal living with our Vintage Coastal Pretzel Rattan Desk and Chair Set
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Late 20th Century Philippine Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan

Vivai del Sud Rattan and Bamboo Desk / Vanity Table Italy, C.1970
By Vivai del Sud
Located in London, GB
A Vivai del Sud pedestal table Rome, Italy, C.1970. Constructed in in rattan, bamboo and cane
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Mid-Century Bamboo, Rattan Wicker and Glass Italian Desk with Drawers, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous mid-century desk in bamboo and Vienna straw wicker with crystal top. This unique piece was
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Italian Rattan Black Painted Wood Brass Handles Executive Desk 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful Italian rattan executive desk from the 1970s. The mix of rattan, black painted
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Scrivania in Rattan e Cuoio Italo Gasparucci
Located in Conversano, IT
Esclusiva scrivania in rattan tinto rosso con pregevoli dettagli in cuoio intrecciato, dotata di un
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Vintage 1970s European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Hardwood

Scrivania in Rattan e Cuoio Italo Gasparucci
Scrivania in Rattan e Cuoio Italo Gasparucci
H 29.73 in W 48.04 in D 17.33 in
"Xilte" Desk
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to
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2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

"Xilte" Desk
"Xilte" Desk
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Splendid Reed Bamboo Desk Chair Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Splendid split reed bamboo desk with its original rattan chair. We just adore the unusual pill
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Upholstery, Rattan

Organic Modern Basket Weave Cerused Wicker Kneehole Pedestal Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish kneehole or pedestal desk featuring a wood frame covered with basketweave rattan wicker
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20th Century American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Asian Pagoda Style Burnt Bamboo Cane Desk & Chair MINT!
By McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Asian Pagoda Style Burnt Bamboo Cane Desk & Chair MINT! Chair: 18'' x 20'' x 38'' Seat height: 18.5''
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

Midcentury Glass Top, Bamboo and Wicker Italian Desk with Drawers, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Italy in the 1980s. This desk is unique for the materials used, bamboo and rattan, and has two
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Glass

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Gold Leather Bronze Burl Desk w/ Matching Chair MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Gold Leather Bronze Burl Desk w/ Matching Chair MINT! table: 26x56x30
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Pencil Reed Coffee Table in the Style of Gabriella Crespi, circa 1970s
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Boho chic pencil reed rattan square coffee table in the style of Gabriella Crespi, circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan, Reed, Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
in the center, envisioned as a spatial center of gravity. Materials: Rattan /Wood Wood is a
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Restored Pre WWII Rattan and Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Writing Desk. Featuring a convenient drawer adorned with rattan drawer pulls and supported by four-strand
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Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Rattan

Franco Albini TL2 Cavalletto table Poggi Italy 1950
By Franco Albini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
this special desk – to keep it minimal and use the push and pull of forces to make it look super light
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Writing Desk with Drawers in Bamboo, Rattan and Plywood, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
A Vintage Writing desk with drawers made in Italy between the 1960s and the 1970s. This writing
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Bamboo, Rattan, Plywood

Midcentury Italian Writing Desk with Drawers and Chair, in Bamboo Cane & Wicker
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
A Splendid Italian Writing Desk made in Italy between the 1960s and the 1970s The top and drawers
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Desks

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Glass

British Colonial Style Burnt Tortoise Bamboo and Grass Cloth Desk Set
Located in Southampton, NJ
Midcentury burnt tortoise bamboo and grass cloth desk with British Colonial design elements
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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Desks

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane, Raffia, Rattan

French Mid-century Modern Neoclassical Bamboo Rattan Console or Desk
Located in New York, NY
A rare and elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical desk / writing table or console. The
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Magnificent Restored Mahogany and Rattan Console, Philippines, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
console or writing desk, Philippines, circa 1950. Beautiful mahogany and rattan construction with
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Vintage 1950s Philippine Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Wicker Desk & Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage wicker reed/rattan table or writing desk with a wicker chair. Bothe pieces are early 19th
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Vintage 1930s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Reed, Wicker

Wicker Desk & Chair
Wicker Desk & Chair
H 30 in W 48 in D 23.25 in
Italian Cane/Bamboo Organic Modern Chest of Drawers
By Bielecky Brothers, Dal Vera
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Amazing Organic midcentury bamboo, Rattan and wicker desk with drawers. This wonderful piece was
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Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Rattan

Large Vintage Rattan Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large rattan desk with a single drawer and finished on all sides. *Notes: There is no sales tax on
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Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan

Large Vintage Rattan Desk
Large Vintage Rattan Desk
H 30 in W 74 in D 31 in
Jean Royere Rattan desk
By Jean Royère
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful and fully documented.
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Vintage 1940s French Desks and Writing Tables

Jean Royere Rattan desk
H 35 in W 41 in D 21 in
Midcentury Swedish Teak Console Table or Desk, 1950s
Located in Riga, Latvia
It is very hard to find a piece of furniture to combine console and desk functions. This
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

1980s Spanish Bamboo and Rattan Writing Desk
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Spanish bamboo and rattan writing desk.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

1980s Spanish Bamboo and Rattan Writing Desk
1980s Spanish Bamboo and Rattan Writing Desk
H 39.38 in W 29.53 in D 23.63 in
Coastal Woven Rattan Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous Contemporary Coastal writing desk. Beautiful wrapped rattan frame with inset woven
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Late 20th Century Philippine Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan

Coastal Woven Rattan Writing Desk
Coastal Woven Rattan Writing Desk
H 31 in W 54.5 in D 24 in
Vintage Coastal Rattan Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage coastal writing desk. Beautiful bi level top with a classic trellis fretwork
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Late 20th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan

Vintage Coastal Rattan Writing Desk
Vintage Coastal Rattan Writing Desk
H 39.5 in W 54.5 in D 30 in
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Rattan Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the rattan writing desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of natural fiber, rattan and wood, every rattan writing desk was constructed with great care. Find 84 options for an antique or vintage rattan writing desk now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rattan writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each rattan writing desk bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made rattan writing desk over the years, but those crafted by McGuire Furniture Company, Louis Sognot and Dal Vera are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Rattan Writing Desk?

The average selling price for a rattan writing desk at 1stDibs is $2,816, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $19,500 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About Rattan Writing Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.