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Italian Writing Table, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian writing table, 1950s.
Dimensions: H= 76 cm; W= 110 cm; D= 50 cm.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Iron
Italian Writing Table, Early 20th Century
Located in Rome, IT
An early 20th century Italian writing table, with rectangular top.
Measures: 164 x 79 x 50 cm.
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Mid-20th Century European Louis XIV Retro Writing Table
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Writing Table
Located in Rome, IT
An early 20th century Italian writing table, with rectangular top.
Measures: 164 x 79 x 50 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Louis XIV Retro Writing Table
Laminated Writing Table Attributed to Arco, Germany, 1970s
By Arco
Located in Den Haag, NL
very nice and stylish writing table. Chrome on steel base, comes with a curved
Laminated top
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1970s German Bauhaus Retro Writing Table
Materials
Laminate
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Waterfall Console / Writing Table or Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Waterfall Console / Writing Table or Desk
A nice U shaped Lucite
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Lucite
Writing Table
By Jules Wabbes
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular rosewood top with a stainless steel base. Literature: Jules Wabbes Furniture's designer, A+ Edition, Bozar Books, illustrated on page 39.
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1950s Belgian Retro Writing Table
Materials
Stainless Steel
Danish Teak Vintage Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made Danish teak vintage desk / writing table. This was made in Denmark, it
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Teak
19th Century English Writing Table with Drawers and Bronze Fittings
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century English writing table with drawers and bronze fittings.
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Late 20th Century English Retro Writing Table
Materials
Bronze
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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1980s Italian Campaign Retro Writing Table
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Louis XV Style Provincial Fruit Wood Writing Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV provincial style fruit wood writing table, made from 19th century and later elements. With
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1960s Louis XV Retro Writing Table
Materials
Fruitwood
Large Leather Top Mahogany Period Style Writing Table by Reprodux
Located in LES LILAS, FR
Large Georgian style mahogany writing table by Reprodux.
Having a lovely antique style tooled
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Writing Table
Materials
Wood
French Writing Table, Desk or Side Table Rocaille Style Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Rocaille style writing table, little desk or side table, circa 1950.
Good condition
For
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Walnut
Sorrel Ash-Flip Top Trestle Based Writing Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Counter height ash wood flip top desk or writing table finished in sorrel tones with incised back
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1970s American Retro Writing Table
Materials
Metal
Antique Rustic Neogothic Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Rustic Neogothic desk ~ writing table is a sturdy, timeless design made for daily use and
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Rustic Retro Writing Table
Materials
Steel
French Walnut Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant desk, writing table, with slant drop front, with the beautiful carved decors in
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Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Retro Writing Table
Materials
Brass
Ebonized Wood Writing Table Designed by the Keno Brothers
Located in Houston, TX
The Art Nouveau-inspired Writing Table designed by the Keno Brothers is a captivating fusion of
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Retro Writing Table
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Bespoke Long Writing Table, High Gloss Lacquered Walnut Veneer, 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Hand crafted long writing table manufactured in Italy, c. 1960.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Walnut
H 30.71 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in
Black Lacquered Steel Curule Base Writing Table with Brass Appointments
Located in Chicago, IL
Matte black lacquered steel curule form writing table, with lower back stretcher and multiple brass
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 29.5 in W 55.5 in D 30.25 in
Italian Walnut Baroque Style Lyre-Leg Trestle Refectory Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Italian Baroque style desk, or writing table with lyre shaped legs and joint with a central drawer
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Retro Writing Table
Materials
Wood
H 30.71 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Sleek Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Writing Table with Green Black Finish
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated Mid-Century Modern writing table having a mahogany top with a stunning green black
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Mahogany
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 Writing Table
Materials
Brass
Small Desk, Kids Desk or Writing Table by Torck, 1950s
By Torck
Located in Schagen, NL
The cutest piece in stock! This small oak veneered writing table, (kids)desk or Secretaire was
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Oak
Student Oak & Iron Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Mid 20th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
French slant top desk writing table for student, circa 1950.
Oak and iron pupitre
Good vintage
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Iron
Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare writing table, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1960s. Birch with linoleum table top. Later modified
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Metal
H 40.75 in W 33.86 in D 27.56 in
Modern Karl Springer Style Three-Drawer Faux Shagreen Desk/Writing Table, Chrome
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
desk or writing table in a Springer style finish with a chrome X form base leading to a finely detailed
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1980s Unknown Retro Writing Table
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in W 48 in D 25.5 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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Frits Henningsen Solid Mahogany Writing Table and Chair Set
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
writing table and chair. The writing desk displays a rectangular top with molded edge above three cock
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Ico Parisi Rectangular Midcentury Italian Writing Table Desk, 1950
By Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
Charming desk from the characteristic Italian style of Ico Parisi. The table has a very clean line
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Desk / Writing Table, Paul McCobb, Walnut, American, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Desk / Writing Table, Paul McCobb, Walnut, American, 1950s
Having a Large
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
H 29 in W 50 in D 28 in
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Maplewood Writing Table - Vintage Ebony Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A freestanding, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing table made of hand crafted polished
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Metal, Chrome
No Reserve
H 29.75 in W 73.25 in D 36.5 in
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
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1950s American Campaign Retro Writing Table
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Burl
Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Parquetry Writing Table
By Pierre Paulin, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceedingly rare Pierre Paulin reception desk or writing table for Baker. Bird's-eye maple veneers
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1980s American Retro Writing Table
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Italian Marquetry Walnut Burl Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian desk, writing table, with slant drop front, with the beautiful light and dark
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Mid-20th Century Italian Belle Époque Retro Writing Table
Materials
Brass
H 36.62 in W 31.89 in D 16.93 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Writing Table
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 16.54 in
Mid Century Modern Writing Table Desk, American, c.1960s
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid Century Modern walnut writing table desk, American, c.1960s. Surfboard top & floating cabinet
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Wood
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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Writing Table
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 31.89 in D 19.3 in
1970s Jacobean Mahogany Writing Table with Engraved Leather Top & Gilt Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the 1970s with our exquisitely crafted Jacobean writing table, a beautiful representation
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1970s European Jacobean Retro Writing Table
Materials
Lacquer, Giltwood, Mahogany, Wood, Leather
H 29 in W 55 in D 27 in
Venetian Painted Italian Louis XV Style Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming vintage, circa 1960, Italian Venetian writing table (desk - vanity - console) with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Retro Writing Table
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Italian Marquetry Walnut Burl Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian desk, writing table, with slant drop front, with the beautiful light and dark
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Mid-20th Century Italian Belle Époque Retro Writing Table
Materials
Brass
H 35.83 in W 29.53 in D 17.72 in
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Regency Desk Writing Table and Chair
By Melchiorre Bega, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and neoclassical midcentury Regency Italian writing table or desk with its paired newly
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Brass
H 36.23 in W 47.25 in D 22.45 in
20th Century Italian Mahogany Writing Table - Vintage Desk by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A freestanding, half rounded vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing table made of hand crafted
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Brass
H 30.75 in W 70.75 in D 33.75 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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Writing Table
Materials
Brass
H 31.89 in W 36.23 in D 20.08 in
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Wooden Desk Writing Table and Chair
By Vittorio Dassi, Melchiorre Bega, Guglielmo Ulrich, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful mid-century Regency Italian writing table or desk with its paired newly upholstered chair
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
Billy Baldwin Parson's Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Original custom parson's table by Billy Baldwin in the 1960s.
Created for Stark Carpet Showroom in
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1960s American Retro Writing Table
Materials
Wood
Hollywood Regency Ebony Desk, Writing Table or Vanity, Bronze Mounted, 1930s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A Hollywood Regency Ebony and Bronze Mounted Desk, Writing Table or Vanity. One of a pair.
A
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Retro Writing Table
Materials
Bronze
H 30.5 in W 49 in D 26.25 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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in W 45.67 in D 23.23 in
Antique Writing Table by Beurdeley After a Model by Adam Weisweiler
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
Antique writing table by Beurdeley after a model by Adam Weisweiler
French, c. 1880
Height 74cm
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1980s French Louis XVI Retro Writing Table
Materials
Steel, Ormolu
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Circular Writing Table with Drawer
Located in Lomita, CA
form, finish and function. The writing table has been refinished. It has a molded rail fitted with a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Cherry
Gio Ponti for BNL Walnut and Brass Writing Table / Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic writing table designed in the 1940s by Gio Ponti for Schirolli to furnish BNL (Banca
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Brass
Child Beech Writing Table Slant Top Desk and Foldable Chair, France, Mid 20th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
French slant top desk writing table and its chair, circa 1950.
Foldable beech pupitre for child and
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Ceramic, Beech
H 24.81 in W 18.51 in D 16.54 in
Beautiful Yew And Brass Military Secretary Campaign Chest Writing Table
Located in Crawley, GB
offer a hidden writing table with leather insert and two small drawers and two large hidden compartment
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Retro Writing Table
Materials
Brass
H 32.68 in W 20.08 in D 14.97 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
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Writing Table
Materials
Teak
H 43.12 in W 57.09 in D 23.63 in
20th Century Italian Vintage Walnut Writing Table in the Style of Carlo Ratti
By Carlo Ratti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rectangular, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian writing table, desk made of hand crafted polished
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
No Reserve
H 30.5 in W 63 in D 29.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk or Writing Table by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table.
Design by Louis Van Teeffelen for
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Metal
H 29.34 in W 46.86 in D 23.63 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Desk or Writing Table by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table.
Design by Louis Van Teeffelen for
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Metal
H 29.34 in W 46.86 in D 23.63 in
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk /Writing Table by Jacques Adnet 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important French mid-century 1940's desk or writing table by Jacques Adnet symbolizing the
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 27.25 in W 31.5 in D 22.25 in
French Mid-20th Century Writing Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This beautiful table is made of lemon wood and inlay. It is very much quality.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Retro Writing Table
Materials
Fruitwood
Victorian Desk Kidney Form Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Come view this in our Hertfordshire showroom - just 25 minutes north of London
Absolutely stunning walnut Victorian style kidney desk
Swivel chair is not included - but is available ...
Category
1980s Victorian Retro Writing Table
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Italian Small Mahogany Schirolli Mantova Writing Table by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Schirolli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing table made of hand carved Mahogany, designed by Gio
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Laminate, Formica, Mahogany
No Reserve
H 30.75 in W 43.25 in D 25.5 in
Modern Wishbone Leg Goatskin Parchment Console Writing Table Desk
By Scala Luxury
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Modern Wishbone Leg Goatskin Parchment Console Writing Table Desk
Category
1990s Italian Modern Retro Writing Table
Materials
Goatskin
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Retro Writing Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic retro writing table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every retro writing table was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer retro writing table, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each retro writing table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made retro writing table over the years, but those crafted by Arne Vodder, Paul McCobb and George Nelson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Retro Writing Table?
The average selling price for a retro writing table at 1stDibs is $3,781, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $250,000 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.
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