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Rolling Desks

Italian Postmodern Round Rolling Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This round Postmodern writing desk is on casters for easy mobility and transportation. The half-moon seat of the desk is attached to the half-moon table top to create a complete circ...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Industrial Design Rolling Cart/ Trolley Lacquered Metal for Office/Living Spaces
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Rolling cart / trolley in classical industrial design style. The timeless essential form is adapted
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2010s German Industrial Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Mid-Century MOD Jean Maneval Inspired Chunky White Desk with Rolling Storage
By Jean Maneval
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOD Jean Maneval inspired white laminate desk with a two drawer rolling storage cabinet. In
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Industrial Design Metal Desk with Rolling Cart in Lacquered Metal, Germany, 2019
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
with rolling cart / trolley, creates a clear and distinctive workplace adapted for different interior
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2010s German Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Antique Tambour Steel Fronted Typists Workstation Desk by Toledo
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Tambour rolling steel front and fold-down sides for extra space. The whole unit can be moved around by its
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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Campaign Style Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
hidden beneath rolling tambour doors. Behind the writing surface are additional letter slots and two
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Vintage 1970s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Writing Table or Desk with Embossed Leather Top in the William IV Style
Located in Austin, TX
the original rolling porcelain casters.
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early Model of T90 Writing Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
from rolling down the back. shaped, curved ply top with three drawers on a lacquered metal frame.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Bullet Desk in the Manner of Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
, a smooth rolling tambour door revealing storage, a large display-bookcase area and four tapered legs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Writing Desk or Table of Mahogany with Leather Top from England
Located in Austin, TX
turned knob pulls, and resting on turned legs with rolling porcelain casters.
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Drafting Table and Utility Cart, Blackened Steel and Gray Glass by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
storing a matching Rolling Utility Cart (see storefront). This Drafting Table is best paired with a
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Sheet Metal

English Writing Table or Desk with Embossed Leather Top in the William IV Style
Located in Austin, TX
rolling brass casters.
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pivoting Drafting Table, Blackened Steel and Smoked Glass, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
, minimal feel. The body has an open style for the option of storing a matching Rolling Utility Cart (see
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

Jumbo Table with Structure in Black Ash, by Paolo Cappello
By Paolo Cappello, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
magazine Rolling Stone taking care of the design section for the online edition of the magazine. His works
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Wooden Writing Desk Table
By Brandt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage brandt flip top Piano style small wooden writing desk table. Item features rolling casters
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Mid-20th Century Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Child Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage writing desk on rolling wheels, in an incredible rich rosewood color. This compact desk is
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Child Rosewood Writing Desk
Child Rosewood Writing Desk
H 24 in W 47 in D 18 in
Swedish Gray Cream Painted Desk with Five Carved Reeded Drawers, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
of the gentle rolling hills of the Swedish countryside. Its surface is spacious enough to host a
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20th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chippendale Design Mahogany Pedestal Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
cast brass hardware, the desk supported on rolling casters hidden under the thumbnail moulded plinth
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Early 20th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Maple + Aluminum Desk by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy, 1970s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Chicago, IL
connectors and has an additional rolling modular cabinet with three drawers, which can be placed below or
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style
By Paul Sormani
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
creativity. The piece features profuse brass inlay and a rolling tambour desk top. On opening the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style
Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style
H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 17.33 in
Sculptural 1970s Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Steel and Marble Desk
By Leon Rosen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
impress! We do have the matching rolling desk chair in black leather listed in another of our 1stdibs
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Located in Dorking, GB
pens, etc., rolling off into the box. The drawers are missing, but this is often the case. The same
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Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Tapperella Desk by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
the rolling shutter once containing feather and ink, nowadays used to store phone, laptop and tablet
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Tapperella Desk by Colé Italia
Tapperella Desk by Colé Italia
H 29.53 in W 50.01 in D 31.5 in
French 19th Century Oak Jeweler's Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
from rolling off the surface, when being worked. The desk is equipped with two drawers. The top
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Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Oak Jeweler's Bench
French 19th Century Oak Jeweler's Bench
H 34.88 in W 31.75 in D 28.63 in
Fine Italian 19th Century Floral Marquetry Gilt Bronze-Mounted Center Table Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
four drawers, on scroll legs raised on lion paw feet on rolling casters, joined by an 'X'-shaped
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Center Tables

Materials

Bronze

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
included songwriter Peter Allen, Saturday Night Live creator and producer Lorne Michaels, Rolling Stone
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

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By Chris Earl
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Pair of Beige Modern Italian Wall Lights "Maxina" Vintage Design Moderne ML134
Located in Lyon, FR
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Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

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Hardwood

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silk

Ello Queen Size Floating Bed System in Gunmetal Stainless & Smoked Mirror
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Located in Hanover, MA
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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Teak Pull Out Sofa Bed with Detached Headboard and Sliding Doors
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak daybed and matching headboard with storage cabinets and shelves. The headboard is detached, bed can easily be pushed in as a sofa or pulled out for more space as a b...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Teak

Customizable Storage Cabinet in Lacquered Wood and Tubular Steel Hardware
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke wooden storage cabinet manufactured by GMD Berlin. Wood finish in various colors and finishes. Also available in veneered wood. Available on request in different amounts. ...
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2010s German Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

White Rounded Square Quad Coffee Table in Stone Composite by Mike Ruiz-Serra
By Mike Ruiz Serra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cast in stone composite, the Quad table gets its bright white color and unique matte finish from a special blend of marble dust and resin, making it both more durable and lighter wei...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Composition

Tombul 2-Drawer Nightstand with Push-to-Open Mechanism, Salmon Colour
By Yet Design Studio
Located in Istanbul, 34
An aesthetic of honesty permeates Yet Design’s furniture, showcasing the power and beauty of simple geometric shapes. Their timeless designs combine sculptural forms, the material’s ...
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2010s Turkish Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Paint

Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal tubular frame facilitated f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

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Metal

Modernist Built-in Wardrobe in Handcrafted, Glossy Lacquered Wood, Germany, 2018
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized four-door built-in wardrobe, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection. These high-quality, handmade furniture in a classic modern ...
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2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

1960s Vintage Robert Haussmann for Stendig Rh- 304 De Sede Chairs Set of 6
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede, Stendig Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A unique set of six RH-304 leather chairs designed by Robert Haussmann and manufactured by Stendig / de sede. This set is hand built in the 1960s, these chairs are upholstered in sa...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vico Magistretti / Charlotte Perriand Style Rush Dining Room Chairs 70s
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Vico Magistretti
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
These chairs are often attributed to Vico Magistretti, produced by Cassina (attr.). Made in Italy, dating from the ‘70s. Made of solid wood, painted black and rush seat. Fits perfect...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Sofa Djinn Model by Olivier Mourgue in Yellow Fabric
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Djinn two-seater sofa designed by Olivier Mourgue in 1965 for Airborne. Metal frame lined with foam and covered in yellow Kvadrat publisher's fabric. The feet have steel Skat...
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements

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Metal, Aluminum

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Vintage Adjustable Rolling Table or Workstation by Aksel Kjersgaard for Levenger
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic, rolling, adjustable table or workstation by Aksel Kjersgaard for Levenger. Classic
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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By Nick Tretiak
Located in Portland, OR
The Crest desk is the newest addition to the Crest collection. The rolling edges make for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Crest Desk by Tretiak Works, Cerused White Oak Handmade Contemporary Desk
By Nick Tretiak
Located in Portland, OR
The Crest desk is the newest addition to the Crest collection. The rolling edges make for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Small Victorian Side Desk or Washstand with Drawers in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
tools. A 2.75? back splash borders the sides and back and prevents items from rolling off. Finally, a
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Modern Luxury Italian Desk in Bird's-Eye Maple by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Warsaw, PL
because the wood is more costly but because it is harder to work. The rolling three-drawer module can be
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Adjustable Rolling Work / Reading Side Table
Located in Cincinnati, OH
bedside with chromed rolling base. Tilting top to the left and stationary smaller top for drinks ,pens etc
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables

Jean Maneval Inspired Mod Desk with Rolling Storage
By Jean Maneval
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maneval style MOD white desk with rolling side drawers. In original condition with visible wear
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Fiberglass

Early Industrial Rolling Desk / Bar by Toledo, Japanning, copper flash
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen early Industrial rolling desk by Toledo. Amazing finish,, patina,, Japanning ,,copper
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Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Steel

Italian 1970s Tecno / Borsani Desk, with Rolling under Cabinet and Credenza
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Austin, TX
top, privacy panel and two pencil drawers with heavy cast aluminum legs. Includes rolling storage
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Kevi Gate-Fold Rolling Typewriter Table by Jorgen Rasmussen for Knoll
By Jørgen Rasmussen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Rare Figural Bronze Lighted Rolling Tambor Cylinder Form Writing Desk circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This unique and certainly one-of-a-kind desk is made of so much wonderful stuff it's hard to contain myself. The desk has a beautiful rolltop in a cylinder form, it has a slide out w...
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Vintage 1940s American Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Fratelli Proserpio Vintage Roller Desk
By F.P. Fratelli Proserpio 1
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful rolling desk made of wood by Fratelli Proserpio in the 1950s, fine Italian manufacture
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Fratelli Proserpio Vintage Roller Desk
Fratelli Proserpio Vintage Roller Desk
H 34.65 in W 22.84 in D 35.44 in
Writing Desk, Gianfranco Frattini, Italy 1960s Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk with equipped shelf with small rolling shutters; Jacaranda veneered wood.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Jacaranda

Bodil Kjaer Rosewood Desk for E. Pederson and Sons A/S, circa 1959
By Bodil Kjaer, E. Pedersen & Søn
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
key. The rolling chest of drawers pictured is included. This piece has been professionally restored
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

English Writing Table of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
long drawer, standing on tapered legs and rolling brass casters.
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

English Writing Table of Mahogany
English Writing Table of Mahogany
H 29.5 in W 36 in D 19.5 in
Giotto Stoppino " Maia " Desk by Bernini
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Madrid, ES
walnut veneer.An opening rolling mechanism hides an inner blocking system.No longer produced.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Giotto Stoppino " Maia " Desk by Bernini
Giotto Stoppino " Maia " Desk by Bernini
H 36.8 in W 46.8 in D 29.9 in
Petite English Writing Desk
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful writing desk crafted of mixed woods - cerused oak and pine set on rolling casters. Inlay
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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Pine, Leather

Petite English Writing Desk
Petite English Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 36 in D 19.25 in
English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
rolling casters.
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

Custom Architect Mahogany Work Table Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Custom-made, rolling, mahogany, architect, lay-out, work table or desk features two drawers and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Danish Modern Teak Desk and File Cabinet by Gorm Lindum
By Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum
Located in San Antonio, TX
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

English Writing Desk or Table of Mahogany with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
, resting on turned legs with rolling brass and porcelain casters.
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Walnut Executive School Teachers Office Library Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
rectangular form with six drawers, with two pull outs work surfaces and rolling casters. The central drawer
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Executive Desk Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, circa 1960, Italian
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Jersey City, NJ
. Tecno label. Two rolling Tecno cabinets, with drawer fit under on each side.  
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Large English Writing Table or Desk with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
knobs on the fitted drawers and. Raised on turned legs with the original rolling brass castors.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

English Writing Table or Desk of Inlaid Mahogany with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
and brass hardware, and set upon four tapered legs on rolling porcelain casters.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

English Writing Desk or Table of Walnut with Embossed Black Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
the Arts and Crafts style and two escutcheons, and resting on turned legs with rolling brass casters.
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

English Writing Desk or Table of Mahogany with Leather Top from the 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
turned knob pulls and escutcheons, resting on turned legs with rolling porcelain casters. Beautiful
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Small Side Table by Gianni Moscatelli
By Forma Nova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Original rolling casters. Perfect for a workspace for a printer or additional storage. Coordinating
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20th Century Italian Side Tables

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Stainless Steel

Small Side Table by Gianni Moscatelli
Small Side Table by Gianni Moscatelli
H 26.5 in W 24.25 in D 14.5 in
1970's Waterfall Desk in Chrome & White Laminate
Located in Hanover, MA
rolling two drawer filing cabinet. Guest facing side has overhang to allow for guest chairs to be tucked
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Vintage 1970s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

English Architect's Table from the Georgian Era
Located in Austin, TX
), standing on four straight legs with brass rolling casters.  
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

English Architect's Drawing Table of Mahogany from the Georgian Era
Located in Austin, TX
rolling casters. Dimensions are: Height 31 inches x width 22 inches x depth 15 1/2 inches Height
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

English Green Nautical Ship Painted Plymouth College Double School Desk Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
believed to mean "Victoria Regina" or "Queen Victoria" Item further features metal hardware with rolling
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Antique Late 19th Century European British Colonial Desks and Writing Ta...

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Metal

American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Antique Secretary Writing Desk, circa 1790-1810
Located in Shippensburg, PA
grain pattern with horizontal rolling waves, the rectangle framed in light-and-dark double stringer
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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique rolling desk by George nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant rolling desk by GEORGE NELSON ALL SALES ARE FINAL, STORE CREDIT OR EXCHANGE ONLY
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Early Industrial Rolling Desk by Toledo
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Industrial rolling desk by Toledo. Great for a laptop desk. A lever picks up the desk on
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage rolling Wood Desk Table, Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage rolling Wood Desk Table, Italy 1970s. A solid cherry wood bright rolling writing desk from
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Vintage rolling Wood Desk Table, Italy 1970s
Vintage rolling Wood Desk Table, Italy 1970s
H 28.35 in W 44.1 in D 19.69 in
USM Modular System Desk and Rolling Cabinet in Golden Yellow
By Usm Haller
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a playful Golden Yellow desk and rolling cabinet made by USM Haller in Switzerland, in
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Early 2000s Swiss Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

USM Modular System Desk and Rolling Cabinet in USM Green
By Usm Haller
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a playful USM green desk and rolling cabinet made by USM Haller in Switzerland, in overall
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Early 2000s Swiss Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish Adjustable Rolling Tray Table / Cart
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish adjustable rolling tray table / cart. Circa 1970s. Features a
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

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Located in Brooklyn, NY
Custom, Industrial, petite, writing desk or rendering station features a rolling, brushed steel
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Steel

English George III Style Leather Top 6 Drawer Partners Desk / Library Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
taste on huge brass rolling casters. Item features three dovetailed drawers on each side, tooled leather
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20th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Large English Partner's Writing Table or Desk
Located in Austin, TX
paneled sides and set upon turned legs with rolling casters.
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Writing Desk or Table of Walnut with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
, resting on turned legs with rolling brass casters.
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Danish Modern Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
inlaid pulls, an extendable writing surface, and additional storage space behind the desk's rolling top
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

English Writing Desk or Library Table of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
with turned knob pull, resting on turned and reeded legs with rolling brass casters.
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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Large English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
, beautifully turned handles on the fitted drawers. raised on turned, reeded legs with the original rolling
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Mahogany

Scottish Library Table or Writing Desk with Leather Top from the Regency Era
By William Trotter
Located in Austin, TX
drawer fronts on the opposing side and each end, standing on carved trestle base with rolling brass
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Teak and Chrome Executive Desk
By Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
some chrome wear and scratching consistent with age and use. Shot with forma nova leather rolling
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Cherry Pine Wood Artist Drafting Table on Wheels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rolling wheels, adjustable height and tilting top, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, very
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Pine

English Writing Desk or Table of Oak with Embossed Leather Top
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Austin, TX
turned and reeded legs with rolling brass and porcelain casters.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Italian "Maia" Roll Top Tambour Desk by Giotto Stoppino for Bernini
By Bernini, Giotto Stoppino
Located in London, GB
Stoppino. Supported on tubular chromed legs, the rich wood top with rolling tambour, which reveals the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique English Edwardian Green Tooled Leather Top 2 Drawer Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
nice smaller size, green tooled leather gold gilt top, banding and pencil inlay throughout, rolling
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique English Campaign Desk of Mahogany and Brass
Located in Atlanta, GA
and is raised on hidden rolling casters.
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Spectacular Mastercraft Burled Walnut Brass Demi Lune Desk with Matching Chair
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
four elegantly designed tapering brass legs with ball feet. This sale includes the matching rolling
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Edwardian Sheridan Tambour Roll-top Writing Desk
Located in Miami, FL
brass hardware and the slender tapered legs have rolling casters. The body of the desk has subtle inlaid
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass Bar Cart or Desk
By Design Institute America
Located in Winter Park, FL
An exceptional design, this rolling bar cart swivels open into a sideboard for extra serving space
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20th Century American Carts and Bar Carts

Brass Bar Cart or Desk
Brass Bar Cart or Desk
H 30 in W 45 in D 20 in
Wycombe Meyer 1970s Lucite and Black Lizard Writing Table and Chair
By Wycombe, Meyer & Co. 1
Located in Hanover, MA
having lucite and nickel plated pulls and finished interiors. Black lizard upholstered cushion rolling
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lucite

Carlton House Writing Desk of Flame Mahogany from the Edwardian Era
Located in Austin, TX
resting on tapering legs with rolling casters. Note: Depth is 30 inches with desk extended A Carlton
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Early 20th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Executive Desk & Storage Cabinet by JL Bertet for Mobilier Intl., France 1982
By Mobilier International
Located in Jersey City, NJ
1982 "Delta" series executive desk and rolling storage cabinet designed by Jean Louis Berthet in
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Kevi Chair and Desk by Rabami
Located in Brooklyn, NY
accents, the Kevi chair has seat height and back adjustment mechanisms and smooth-rolling double-wheel
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

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Rolling Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of rolling desks available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct rolling desks — often made from metal, wood and aluminum — can elevate any home. We have 9 antique and vintage rolling desks in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Rolling desks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Rolling desks bearing Mid-Century Modern or Industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large rolling desks, so small rolling desks measuring 20.08 inches across are available at 1stDibs. GMD Berlin, Aksel Kjersgaard and Osvaldo Borsani each produced beautiful rolling desks that are worth considering.

How Much are Rolling Desks?

Prices for rolling desks start at $650 and top out at $4,950 with the average selling for $1,800.

Finding the Right Desks and 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 Rolling Desks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A roll top desk is a piece of furniture that has a wooden cover that can be pulled down when the desk is not in use. Shop a collection of roll top furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Roll-top desks are originally from the late 18th century in the Georgian era of England. By the middle of the Victorian era, they were found in most offices and produced on a large scale. Shop a range of antique roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sometimes, roll-top desks are called tambours, sliding roll desks or roll-up desks. However, roll-top is the most commonly used name. The style of desk became popular during the 19th century. You can find a range of roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A roll top desk kept small essentials and paperwork organized. The roll top design was ideal for business people to secure their desks at the end of the day without filing away their work. Browse a variety of roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A roll top desk can be worth anywhere between $3,000 to $6,000, depending on the condition, materials used and time of manufacturing. Roll top desks are expensive, as they are very popular on the antique furniture market and are considered timeless collectibles. Shop a range of antique and vintage roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.