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Danish modern Teak and Chrome 6 drawer Writers desk by Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik, Poul Nørreklit, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique Danish modern Teak and Chrome 6 drawer Writers desk by Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik. Very
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Chrome
H 29 in W 59 in D 29 in
Writers Desk in Oak w/ Acid Etched Bronze Frame by Harry Lunstead Designs, 1970s
By Paul Evans, Harry Lunstead
Located in Deland, FL
Simultaneously minimal and stylish this exceptional writers desk, designed by Harry Lundstead, is
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Bronze
H 28 in W 47.25 in D 27 in
Restored Mid-Century Modern Writers Desk in Walnut with Leather Top, USA, 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an extraordinary writer's desk fresh out of our restoration shop. Originally built in
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.25 in W 60.75 in D 30.75 in
Unika Arne Jacobsen Writer's Desk Denmark 1961 Scandinavinan Modern
By Arne Jacobsen, Jørgen Wolf
Located in Copenhagen, DK
design and history, a unique desk by architect and designer Arne Jacobsen and executed by master
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Stainless Steel
F. SCOTT FITZGERALD Montblanc Writers Limited Edition Ballpoint Pen
By Montblanc
Located in Bellmore, NY
The F. Scott Fitzgerald Montblanc Writers Limited Edition Ballpoint Pen is a refined homage to one
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Writers Desk
Limited Edition Montblanc Alexander Dumas Writer Series Ballpoint Pen
By Montblanc
Located in Bellmore, NY
The Limited Edition Montblanc Alexander Dumas Writer Series Ballpoint Pen is a tribute to the
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Writers Desk
1980s Italian Architectural Otto 121' High Back Chairs by Paola Navone for Gerva
By Paola Navone
Located in Boston, MA
Gervasoni, circa 1990s. Perfect height for a writer's desk or corner accent chair or extra dining chairs
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Wood
H 41.5 in W 16.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique Correspondence Desk, English, Library, Writing Table, Cotswold School
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage correspondence desk. An English, solid teak library or writing table in the
Category
Mid-20th Century British Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Teak
H 43.12 in W 57.09 in D 23.63 in
Gio Ponti Desk from " Banca Nazionale del Lavoro , Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful walnut executive desk designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Schirolli for Banca Nazionale
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Brass
Gio Ponti Desk for RIMA Made in Walnut, Chromed Steel and Plastic. Italy, 1950s
By RIMA, Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This writing desk, designed by renowned architect Gio Ponti in 1956, was specifically created for
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Steel
H 29.73 in W 66.93 in D 29.73 in
20th Century Italian Walnut Writing Table, Desk Set with a Chair by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian freestanding writing table, desk set with two drawers and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 32 in W 55 in D 28.5 in
Rare Version of Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Series Roll Top Desk
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Yale University in the 1920s, and in the next two decades earned a strong reputation as a writer on
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Aluminum
H 33 in W 64 in D 32 in
Roberto Legnazzi 1970 Orientalism Desk 18Kt Gold With Carved Coral And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
vertu piece to be exhibited in any desk or place. Has been carefully crafted with strong orientalism
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1970s Italian Revival Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
W 5.62 in D 1.89 in L 17.9 in
20th Century Italian Small Mahogany Schirolli Mantova Writing Table by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Schirolli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ponti and produced by Schirolli Mantova in good condition. This rectangular desk has a white-grey
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Laminate, Formica, Mahogany
No Reserve
H 30.75 in W 43.25 in D 25.5 in
Howard Miller George Nelson 1984 Checkerboard Table Clock, "Tempo 21" Tower 3
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
, Writer, Designer, Teacher' von Vegesack and Eisenbrand, pg. 303.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Aluminum
H 20 in W 8.25 in D 1.75 in
Postmodern Howard Miller George Nelson 1984 Olympus Table Clock "Tempo 21"
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
: 'George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher' von Vegesack and Eisenbrand, pg. 303.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Aluminum
Checkerboard Table Clock, "Tempo 21" Tower 2 by George Nelson, 1984
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
, enameled aluminum
Literature: 'George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher' von Vegesack and
Category
1980s North American Post-Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Aluminum
Postmodern Howard Miller George Nelson 1984 Metro Table Clock "Tempo 21"
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
literature: 'George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher' von Vegesack and Eisenbrand, pg. 303
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Aluminum
Henry Miller And Eve Miller On Partington Ridge - 1954 Original Photograph
Located in Soquel, CA
, California by California photographer Jim Healy (American, 20th C.). Eve Miller sits behind a desk while
Category
1950s Photorealist Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Ink, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
H 20 in W 16 in D 0.5 in
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Shelf, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
its internal components.
In 1928 Albini designed the now-iconic "Albini Desk", combining steel, glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Last Bus In London by Bert Hardy - Limited Edition silver gelatine print
By Bert Hardy
Located in London, GB
, Humphrey Spender, Grace Robertson and Bill Brandt, who went out with the writers on stories together
Category
1950s Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Silver Gelatin
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H 12 in W 16 in
Franco Albini Mid-Century Wall Shelf in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
glass, so to show its internal components.
In 1928 Albini designed the now-iconic "Albini Desk
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
H 9.06 in W 31.5 in D 9.06 in
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Shelf or Console, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
1928 Albini designed the now-iconic "Albini Desk", combining steel, glass and wood with a striking
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
H 9.85 in W 20.48 in D 9.45 in
Italian Round Ottoman Stool in Rattan and Bamboo, Franco Albini 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
1928 Albini designed the now-iconic "Albini Desk", combining steel, glass and wood with a striking
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Midcentury Wall Shelf or Console, Rattan and Bamboo, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
components.
In 1928 Albini designed the now-iconic "Albini Desk", combining steel, glass and wood with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
H 13.78 in W 36.23 in D 10.24 in
Franco Albini Bamboo and Rattan Rectangular Wall Mirror, Italy 1970s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
components.
In 1928 Albini designed the now-iconic "Albini Desk", combining steel, glass and wood with a
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Floor Lamp Franco Albini Style, Italy, 1960s
By Louis Sognot, Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
components. In 1928 Albini designed the now-iconic "Albini Desk", combining steel, glass and wood with a
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
H 57.68 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Post-Modern Gold Ionic Capital Rings Stanley Tigerman
Located in Chicago, IL
concierge desk in Pensacola Place Apartment Complex in Chicago (1978-1981), for example, takes
Category
1980s Contemporary Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Midcentury George Nelson Gentlemens Secretary Chest
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
the 1920s, and in the next two decades earned a strong reputation as a writer on design for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Ottoman Stool in Bamboo and Rattan Franco Albini Style, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
, so to show its internal components. In 1928 Albini designed the now-iconic "Albini Desk", combining
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
H 15.75 in Dm 20.87 in
Franco Albini Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Round Ottoman Stool, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
1928 Albini designed the now-iconic "Albini Desk", combining steel, glass and wood with a striking
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Midcentury Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Shell-Shaped Armchair, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
glass, so to show its internal components.
In 1928 Albini designed the now-iconic "Albini Desk
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
Balcomb Greene Wind Ocean Sun 1963
By Balcomb Greene
Located in Hudson, NY
a teacher and writer of fiction. Artists had long recognized the influence of hidden geometries in
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Cocktail Console Table after Franco Albini, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
glass, so to show its internal components.
In 1928 Albini designed the now-iconic "Albini Desk
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
H 34.65 in W 33.08 in D 17.33 in
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Console Table, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
glass, so to show its internal components.
In 1928 Albini designed the now-iconic "Albini Desk
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
H 33.08 in W 36.23 in D 17.33 in
Midcentury Rattan Italian Coat Rack with Shelf, Franco Albini for Bonacina 1960s
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
1928 Albini designed the now-iconic "Albini Desk", combining steel, glass and wood with a striking
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Wicker, Bamboo, Rattan
H 10.24 in W 39.38 in D 7.49 in
Tommy Tune Original Signed Vintage Jack Mitchell Photograph 1974
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Glenford, NY
theater performers, musicians and writers. He is hailed as one of the most important dance photographers
Category
1970s Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Silver Gelatin
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.07 in
1960s Italian Franco Albini Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Stool
By Franco Albini
Located in Carimate, Como
glass, so to show its internal components.
In 1928 Albini designed the now-iconic "Albini Desk
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
French Riviera Mid-Century Modern Wicker Rattan Round Italian Wall Mirror, 1970s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
the now-iconic "Albini Desk", combining steel, glass and wood with a striking minimalistic balance
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Mirror, Wicker, Rattan
H 2.76 in Dm 24.02 in
Balcomb Greene "The Cliffs", 1978
By Balcomb Greene
Located in Hudson, NY
that had eluded him as an aspiring minister, as a psychologist, and as a teacher and writer of fiction
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Canvas, Paint
"Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" Original Broadway Set Design Mid 20th Century American
By Jo Mielziner
Located in New York, NY
the son of artist Leo Mielziner and Ella Lane McKenna Friend, a writer. Mielziner was the brother of
Category
1950s Performance Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Palatial Sculpture of Henri Robert-Marcel Duchamp by Ursula Meyer
By Ursula Meyer
Located in Stamford, CT
a French-American painter, sculptor, chess player, and writer whose work is associated with Cubism
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Wood
Black Geometric Sculpture by Ursula Meyers Conceptual Artist
By Ursula Meyer
Located in Stamford, CT
of shortcomings regarding the celebration of work
by women and other minorities.
As a writer on
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Wood
Danish Writer's Desk in Teak by Andreas Hansen
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Hadley, MA
Andreas Hansen roll top teak desk, manufactured by Form75 in Hadsten, Denmark.
Featuring a locking
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Teak
Clausen and Maerus Large Writers or Architects Desk
By Eden Rotterdam, Clausen and Maerus
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Name: architects desk
Designer: Clausen & Maerus, Norway
Manufacturer: Eden, Rotterdam, the
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Teak
Faux Bamboo Double Legged Writers Desk with Canted Corners
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage writer's desk features double legs at canted corners and faux bamboo detailing. Single
Category
1980s Hollywood Regency Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Wood
Small Writers Desk by Gio Ponti for Schirolli, Italy, 1960s
By Gio Ponti, Schirolli
Located in Hellouw, NL
Small writers desk by Italian Mid-Century Modern designer Gio Ponti. This desk is manufactured for
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Writers Desk in Teak in the Manner of Erik Brouer, Denmark, 1970s
By Arne Vodder, Kai Kristiansen, Erik Brouer, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a splendid Danish Modern writers desk constructed from a mix of solid and veneered
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 27.5 in W 43.25 in D 22.75 in
Teak Writer's Desk with Sliding Top by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig Dansk, 1960
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Lovig Dansk
Located in Deland, FL
Equal parts function and artistry this sleek writers desk, designed by influential Peter Løvig
Category
1960s Danish Adam Style Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Teak
H 29 in W 52 in D 27 in
Rattan and Faux Bamboo Writers Desk by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Faux bamboo and rattan writing desk by Ficks Reed features brass hardware and rattan bindings
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Swan Head Desk in Tessellated Bone
By Maitland Smith
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Tessellated bone writer's desk features sculptural swan head detailing perfect for your Hollywood
Category
1980s Hollywood Regency Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Bone, Wood
Sculptural Mahogany Entry Desk by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Danville, CA
Delicate writer's desk or vanity by Ico Parisi. Features an incredible floating top with cut glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Brass
Palisander Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Hägersten, SE
Writers desk/vanity designed by Arne Wahl Iversen. Produced in Denmark during the 1960s by Vinde
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Brass
1950s Milo Baughman for Drexel Blond Floating Top Desk
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful blond elm wood Milo Baughman for Drexel Writers Desk from the " Todays Living" collection
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Elm
Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk in Walnut by Barney Flagg for Drexel
By Barney Flagg
Located in Deland, FL
Simultaneously subtle and elegant this perfectly-sized writers desk, designed by Barney Flagg for
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Walnut
Montblanc Meisterstuck Writers Agatha Christie Limited Edition Silver BP Pen
By Montblanc
Located in New York, NY
Fine limited edition Agatha Christie ballpoint pen, from the "Meisterstuck Writers" collection by
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Sterling Silver
Danish Modern Teak and Oak Desk
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Sometimes all that's needed to break writer's block is a new writing spot. This Scandinavian Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Oak, Teak
Gio Ponti Desk from the National Lavoro Bank, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful walnut executive desk designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Schirolli for Banca Nazionale
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage Writing Desk, English, Articulated Bureau De Plait, Circa 1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage writing desk. An English, mahogany articulated bureau de plait, dating to the
Category
Late 20th Century British Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Wood
H 31.11 in W 30.32 in D 18.71 in
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Style Walnut Desk with Parquet Top and Three Drawers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This elegant walnut Louis XV style desk features a parquet top and three drawers. Double faced with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Retro Writers Desk
Materials
Walnut
H 30 in W 29.5 in D 50.5 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the retro writers desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, natural fiber and rattan, every retro writers desk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer retro writers desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each retro writers desk bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one retro writers desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gio Ponti, George Nelson and Schirolli & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Retro Writers Desk?
The average selling price for a retro writers desk at 1stDibs is $3,007, while they’re typically $521 on the low end and $58,200 for the highest priced.
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