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Vintage Coastal Mirrored Rattan Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Bring coastal elegance to your workspace with this vintage mirrored rattan writing desk. Featuring
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan, Mirror

1970's Organic Modern Pencil Reed Rattan Writing Desk
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exceptional rattan writing desk of solid wood & pencil reed construction in a geometric pattern
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20th Century American Organic Modern Desks

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Brass

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A charming vintage coastal writing desk crafted from woven rattan, offering a relaxed, beachy feel
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Late 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Writing Desk
Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Writing Desk
H 30.25 in W 54 in D 24.75 in
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

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Rattan, Glass

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

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Rattan

Vintage Tortoise Bamboo and Rattan Writing Desk
Located in Roanoke, VA
Stunning vintage faux tortoise bamboo writing desk. Beautiful frame and detail. Features three
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Late 20th Century American Modern Desks

Materials

Faux Bamboo, 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

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Bamboo, Rattan, Oak

Italian Bamboo Rattan Writing Table or Desk
By Dal Vera
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
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

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Iron

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

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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

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Brass

1960s Rattan And Formica Right Sided Writing Desk With Matching Chair
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Rattan And Formica Right Sided Writing Desk With Matching Chair. 1960s Rattan Desk With
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Grasscloth, Bamboo, Formica, Wood

Mid-Century Bamboo, Wood and Rattan Writing Table Desk with Drawers, Italy 1970s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
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

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Bamboo, Wicker, 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

Vintage Coastal Chinese Chippendale Woven Rattan Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Enhance your workspace with the Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Chinese Chippendale Desk. Featuring
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Late 20th Century Philippine Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan

1960s MCM Rattan Wood Leather Top Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1960s with this exquisite rattan with
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Wood

Vintage Coastal Wrapped Rattan Desk After Bielecky Brothers
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in Southampton, NJ
Midcentury British colonial Campaign style 3-drawer writing desk with custom glass top wrapped in
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

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Rattan

Rattan Modern BP Desk Lamp Art Deco Bankers Lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
Rattan Modern BP Desk lamp This unique desk lamp blends the warmth of natural materials with the
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2010s Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan

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

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Grasscloth, Rattan, Laminate, Wood

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

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Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

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

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Rattan

McGuire Rattan Long Console Table with Drawer Desk 1970s
By McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
A slender console or desk by McGuire, one drawer on right side.
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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan

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

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

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Rattan, Mahogany

Restored Art Deco Stacked Rattan Secretary Desk w/ Mahogany Top
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stacked rattan secretary desk with a mahogany top, center drawer with two sets of drawers on each
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan, Mahogany

Bohemian French Riviera Style Rattan & Bamboo Desk by Dal Vera
By Dal Vera
Located in Plainview, NY
, invoking a sense of laid-back sophistication . The desk's surface is meticulously wrapped in woven rattan
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20th Century Italian Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan

Restored Mid-century Stacked Rattan Executive Desk W/ Solid Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored 61" wide stacked rattan desk blends style and vintage charm with modern
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Vintage 1940s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan

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

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Rattan

Restored Gabriella Crespi Style Pencil Reed Rattan Desk w/ Birch Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Birchwood Desk. This Tiki-style Mid-century masterpiece boasts stacked rattan front and sides and a
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan, Mahogany

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

Restored Heywood Wakefield Birch Desk w/ Rattan Legs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored Mid-Century birch wood desk with 2 drawers & rattan legs by Heywood Wakefield. It
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

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

Rattan over Wood Waterfall Desk with Black Lacquer Finish and Three Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A black lacquer and rattan waterfall table. Introduce timeless elegance to your home with this
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20th Century Country Desks and Writing Tables

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Ceramic, Rattan, Wood

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

Italian Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Desk or Vanity with two Drawers, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful desk, or can also be used as a vanity - dressing table. Made from bamboo wood and rattan
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Vintage 1970s Italian French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan

Dal Vera bamboo rattan desk with brass hinges, French Riviera style, Italy, 1970
By Dal Vera
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Stylish compact wicker and bamboo writing desk with brass handles. Made by Italian company Dal
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Italian Desk in Bamboo and Rattan in the style of Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
, the desk features a unique combination of bamboo and rattan, showcasing the natural materials popular
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Formica

Mid Century Italian Rattan and Bamboo Desk / Vanity Table Vivai del Sud 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

"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

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Wood

"Xilte" Desk
"Xilte" Desk
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Mid-20th Century Refinished Split Rattan Chevron Two Drawer Floating Vanity
By Vivai del Sud
Located in North Fort Myers, US
Add a touch of vintage elegance to your space with this Refinished and Restored 1960s Split Rattan
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan

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

British Colonial Style Vintage Bamboo and Grasscloth Desk Set
By Baker Furniture Company, Bloomingdale's
Located in Southampton, NJ
Midcentury British Colonial style 4-drawer writing desk or work table of bamboo wood frame
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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass, 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

1980s Curved Mahogany Century Desk
By Century Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1960s with this exquisite rattan with
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Vintage 1980s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1980s Curved Mahogany Century Desk
1980s Curved Mahogany Century Desk
H 40 in W 48 in D 28 in
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

English Serpentine Giltwood Desk on Castors
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1960s with this exquisite rattan with
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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Signed Dal Vera Mid-Century Desk with Drawers in Bamboo and Wicker, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century organic desk with drawers in bamboo, woven rattan wicker and brass. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret, Secretariat or Steno's Desk, PJ-TA-12-A, authentic, circa 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) Secretariat Desk, also known as Steno's Desk model PJ-TA-12-A
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

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

Wood, Rattan

Restored Boutique Rattan & Mahogany Writing Desk w/ Stacked Rattan Sides
Located in Van Nuys, CA
mahogany writing desk. This desk features stacked rattan sides and mahogany drawer fronts, side panels, and
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rattan, Mahogany

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

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

Vintage Coastal Ficks Reed Desk
By Ficks Reed
Located in west palm beach, FL
rattan and wicker, this desk features clean lines and intricate detailing, embodying both durability and
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Late 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Vintage Coastal Ficks Reed Desk
Vintage Coastal Ficks Reed Desk
H 31.5 in W 42.25 in D 20.5 in
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

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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

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Glass, Rattan, Bamboo

Restored Mid Century Rattan Dresser/Vanity Bedroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
small writing desk/vanity. The set features Formica tops and fronts finished with rattan trim and pulls
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Vintage 1950s American Bedroom Sets

Materials

Rattan, Formica

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Fretwork Rattan Dining Table Pedestal
Located in west palm beach, FL
gorgeous writing desk. You decide!
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Late 20th Century Philippine Pedestals

Materials

Rattan

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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 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 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 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.