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Unique Corner Writing Desk in Mahogany by Wrighton
Located in Berkeley, CA
(left / right corner to back corner) x 43" tall (to top of tambour storage cubby) 30″ tall (desk height
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Mahogany
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
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
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
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Nickel
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
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Original Lamp
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' corner/writing desk, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Steel
Post Modern Corner Desk Glass
Located in Mortsel, BE
Please message us for more info or transportation options
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Free-Standing Corner Desk in Solid Wengé
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Free-standing writing desk, solid wengé, Northern Europe, 1960s
This rectangular shaped table is
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Wenge
Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Stained Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, corner desk, stained oak, France, 1960s
This executive desk shows the fine
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Oak
Napoleon II Partners Desk French Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous French partners desk in the Napoleon II manner
Hand crafted from kingwood with original
Category
1980s Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Kingwood
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
1970s German Post-Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Fiberglass
Unique Italian Free-Standing Corner Desk in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
great eye for proportions planned this free-standing, functional desk with two corners for a client in
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Steel, Metal
Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Oak and Granite
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, desk, oak, granite, France, 1960s
Corner desk by French designer duo
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Granite
Studio BBPR 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Movable Cabinet
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desk with various storage compartments, coated steel
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Walnut and Leather Italian Writing Desk, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
along the perimeter of the desk top, the corners are rounded. The part below of the top, that is the
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Maple, Walnut
Permanente Mobili Cantù, Corner Desk in Mahogany, Italy 1950
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Paolo Buffa
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Grooved mahogany corner desk attributed to Paolo Buffa, edited by La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Birch Corner Desk, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern solid birch corner desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Free-Standing Corner Desk in Stained Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, corner desk, stained oak, France, 1960s.
Corner desk by
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Oak
Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Burlwood Desk or Writing Table
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Ernest Hemingway style beautifully made desk or writing table with chinoiserie faux bamboo, burl
Category
1950s American Campaign Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Burl
Late 20th Century Lane Altavista Chinese Chippendale Writing Desk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
This is a charming little vintage Lane Furniture Chinese Chippendale, Mahogany wood writing desk
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
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
1970s German Post-Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Fiberglass
H 28.75 in W 94.49 in D 32.29 in
Midcentury Walnut and Maple Italian Desks Writing Table, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful desk in characteristic Italian style of Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi and Osvaldo Borsani
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk Lacquered in Red
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic Campaign style desk manufactured by Sligh of Holland/Grand Rapids, Michigan. Restored
Category
1950s American Campaign Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table, in beautiful veneer wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Style Desk or Writing Table by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fabulous Louis XV style desk which boasts elegant cabriole legs, four drawers, the left being a
Category
1980s American Louis XV Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass and White Lacquered Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic Campaign style desk manufactured by Sligh of Holland/Grand Rapids, Michigan. Consist of
Category
1950s American Campaign Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Yellow "Colormates" Campaign Lowboy Writing Desk by Morris of CA
By Morris of California
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury "Colormates" Campaign writing desk by Morris of California, circa 1960. Featuring a
Category
1960s American Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Small Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern small desk or writing table secretaire, in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 16.54 in
1960s Italian Midcentury Metal Cross Bar Wood & Brass Small Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Typical Italian Late Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table in black metal cross bar base
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
20th Century French Maison Jansen Bamboo Writing Desk and Chair, Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in Fayetteville, AR
French desk or writing table, is constructed of bamboo and features a red leather top. The corners around
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 43.25 in D 24 in
20th Century Italian Rosewood MIM Writing Table - Vintage Desk by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian writing, office table with a large top, made of hand crafted
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 28.5 in W 82.75 in D 38.75 in
1960s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Brass Glass Top Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern small desk or writing table with stylish legs and veneer
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 31.89 in D 19.3 in
1960s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Brass Glass Top Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table, inspired to Scandinavian Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in W 45.67 in D 23.23 in
1960s Italian Art Deco Mid-century Walnut Brass Glass Top Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern small desk or writing table with 4 beautifully
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 31.89 in W 36.23 in D 20.08 in
1954, Coen de Vries for Devo Wooden Writing Desk with Red Drawer and Formica Top
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
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Beautiful designed, original little writing desk in wood with X-base, red colored drawer and formica top
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Formica, Wood, Paint
H 29.73 in W 33.27 in D 21.66 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk
By Bent Silberg Mobler
Located in Trenton, NJ
Discover a desk that beautifully combines form and function with this Danish Modern Teak writing
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Teak
Vintage Freestanding Desk, 1950s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Beautiful antique desk in the style of Louis XV.
Rich decorations, ribbed rivets.
The corner
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Rococo Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Beautiful Yew And Brass Military Secretary Campaign Chest Writing Table
Located in Crawley, GB
drawers and brass corners with brass insert handles and one faux drawer , however the top it open and
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 32.68 in W 20.08 in D 14.97 in
Tommi Parzinger Macassar Ebony Desk
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
stretchers and corner decoration. With raised drawer front detail , mirrored-imaged on the desk backside
Category
1950s American Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Macassar
Walter Charak Macassar Ebony Desk
By Charak Furniture Company, Walter Charak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
stretchers and corner decoration. Has a raised drawer front detail, mirrored-imaged on the desk backside
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage Carrara Marble Desk, Switzerland 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
1970s or early 1980s of beautiful Italian Carrara marble. The desk top has curved, notched corners and
Category
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Marble
Karl Springer Shagreen & Chrome Executive Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in Denton, TX
Extremely Rare Karl Springer Shagreen & chrome executive desk. Each corner has brass accents to
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Karl Springer Zebra Wood Writing Table w/ Steel and Brass, USA c 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Norwalk, CT
glitterati, famously utilizing exotic and unusual materials, and superior craftsmanship.
This desk features
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Zebra Wood
English Campaign Style Desk with Two Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
We are delighted to offer for sale this high quality desk crafted in the Campaign taste is such a
Category
Mid-20th Century English Campaign Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Style Desk By John Vesey
By John Vesey
Located in Stamford, CT
Extraordinary mid-century modern stainless steel and bronze writing table, desk, or bureau plat
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Kurt Ostervig Style Oak Coffee Table with Rounded Corners and U-Shaped Legs
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century Kurt Østervig style oak coffee table with simple box square frame and u-shaped legs. In original condition with some fading to the table top, consistent with its age and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Oak
H 20.5 in W 59 in D 23.5 in
Unique Italian Free Standing Desk in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, teak, vinyl, brass, plywood, beech, Italy, circa. 1960
This highly refined desk that
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th century carved mahogany Swedish desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century carved mahogany swedish desk circa 1947.
We are pleased to offer this superb
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Parchment Faceted Art Deco Desk, circa 1970
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 1970s desk achieves a modest stateliness, its mottled paper parchment & faceted brass corners
Category
1970s European Art Deco Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Maison Regain Desk Set in Solid Elm
By Maison Regain
Located in BREDA, NL
Iconic desk set by Roland Haeusler for Maison Regain from France, 1960's. Great simple design in
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Elm
Antique French Louis XV Oak Partner's Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV Oak Partner's Desk is perfect for two working simultaneously, or for one
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
1950s T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Desk
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Boston, MA
woven cane wrapped brass pull. Laminate veneer wraps around all corners of the desk. Single angled leg
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Laminate
Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A top quality antique yew wood military campaign style pedestal desk. This was made in England, it
Category
1950s British Campaign Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Yew
Italian suitcase-shaped leather desk in modern style
Located in Milano, IT
In the eclectic world of interior design, there is an extraordinary Italian leather desk, a true
Category
1980s Italian Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage 6ft Georgian Revival Partners Pedestal Desk 20th C
Located in London, GB
corner, and they highlight the features of this wonderful desk.
This is a partners desk and as such
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Oak Parquet Partner's Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Oak Parquet Partner's Desk is the perfect choice for those who desire an
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Oak
Original Vintage Karl Springer Executive Black Lacquered Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in East Hampton, NY
This large scale executive desk belonged to the late fashion designer, Geoffrey Beene. Sourced
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Exceptional John Vesey Stainless Steel and Bronze Desk
By John Vesey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
feet and corners embossed with gilt swag, this extraordinary and rare writing table is the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Desk, 1940-1950, Rare Model
By Fritz Heningsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
, square legs with rounded corners on the outer side.
An elegant and beautiful desk with fine details in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Executive Desk by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Greding, DE
. The desk has brass handles and triangular edges at the corners. The writing surface is lacquered black
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Corner Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
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Retro Corner Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the retro corner writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each retro corner writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer retro corner writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A retro corner writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Guillerme et Chambron, Jules Wabbes and Votre Maison each produced at least one beautiful retro corner writing desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a Retro Corner Writing Desk?
A retro corner writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $16,400, while the lowest priced sells for $6,450 and the highest can go for as much as $29,700.
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.
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