Jacques Adnet, Mahogany Semicircular Desk, France, circa 1936
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A grand mid-1930s desk as marvelous for its utility as its striking beauty. Not only do the elegant
Mahogany
Mastercraft Semicircular Desk, 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Marietta, GA
Good looking semicircular desk by Mastercraft. ( no label) Their pieces are very distinctive, and
Brass
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H 35.5 in W 49 in D 25 in
English Mid-Century Faux Bamboo Desk with Vellum Top and Semicircular Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English faux bamboo desk from the mid-20th century, with vellum top, semi-circular shelf and
Faux Bamboo, Paper
French Art Deco Semicircular Walnut Desk, circa 1930
By Jacques Adnet
Located in San Francisco, CA
French Art Deco semicircular walnut desk, circa 1930 Gorgeous Deco period desk from France in
Walnut
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H 29 in W 63.5 in D 44 in
Semicircular Hunt Table Desk by Sarreid with Sculptural Base and Drop Leaves
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chicago, IL
This semicircular hunt style table is a modern take on a traditional form. It has a horseshoe
Brass
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H 40.95 in Dm 59.06 in
21th Century Desk Withe Ebony and Black Leather with Metal Leg by Aymeric Lefo
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
A semicircular black lacquered metal legged desk with a white ebony veneer top and black leather
1960s Semicircular Desk, Walnut and Plexiglass Feet
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Gorgeous desk from the 1960s. The desk comes with plexiglass feet and a semicircular top in walnut
Plexiglass, Walnut
Lacquered Fantasy Elephant Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical semicircular desk with carved elephant motif. This desk is finished all around - lending
Semicircular Executive Desk
Located in Bridport, CT
Beautiful semicircular shaped executive desk with 5 drawers and 2 tablets. Sturdy, solid
Wood
Brass and Leather Semicircular Mastercraft Desk
By Mastercraft
Located in Atlanta, GA
Brass and leather semicircular Mastercraft desk, with three section tooled top, fitted with three
Art Deco Vitrail chandelier with Nickel Finish Bronze
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco bronze chandelier with nickel finish and Tiffany vitrail.
Bronze
French Modernist Cerused Side Table
Located in Westport, CT
Lovely Modernist square two-tiered table with strong and simple geometric forms Date: 1940ca Origin: France Dimension: 19 3/4? square, 21 1/2? high.
Oak
Salon Set by Josef Hoffmann, 1910s, Excellent Condition
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Art nouveau sofa set Thonet, J/J Kohn, upholstered in genuine leather, designed by architect Josef Hoffmann for the Fledermaus cabaret in Vienna, Austria, completely restored, newly ...
Leather, Bentwood
$2,667 / set
H 33.67 in W 22.64 in D 17.92 in
Two Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armchairs, by Frits Spanjaard, 1920s
By Frits Spanjaard
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Art Deco Amsterdamse School armchairs. Design by Frits Spanjaard. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak frames with brown faux leather upholste...
Faux Leather, Oak
$142 / item
H 11.82 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in
Ametista II Brick & Pink Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Ametyst, the gem of calm and clarity, has long been admired for its soothing hues and its ability to inspire inner peace and criativity. Like so, our AMETISTA striped cushions are a ...
Cotton, Velvet
Paavo Tynell 9602 Floor Lamp, Wicker Willow
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 9602 floor lamp, also known as “Chinese Hat” was designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935 for the Hotel Aulanko. Characterised by its elegant and airy lampshade and rattan-covered stem, ...
Brass
Concrete Barchan Planter by OPIARY (L42", W28", H10")
By Robert Remer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, ...
Cement
Bertu Wood Stool, "Brinx" Wood Stool, Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu wood stool, "Brinx" wood stool, Maple Please scroll down to read important instructions about our stumps before purchase! Why buy BERTU HOME stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps a...
Cedar
Canapé "Rognon" Art déco en placage d'acajou 1930
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Canapé "Rognon" Art déco en placage d'acajou 1930's Restauration nécessaire
Wood
$24,500 / set
H 28.75 in W 32 in D 40 in
Melchiore Bega Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Shearling, Wood, Italy, 1940s
By Melchiore Vega
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizeable beige shearling and dark-stained wood lounge chairs attributed to Melchiore Bega, Italy, 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 15.5" Arm Height (inches): 25.13" All item...
Sheepskin, Wood
$1,146Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.24 in Dm 7.88 in
French Art Deco Crystal Table Lamp, 1930s, Faceted Base
By Saint Louis, Baccarat, Jacques Adnet
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A refined French table lamp from the 1930s, featuring a beautifully faceted crystal base of exceptional clarity and craftsmanship. The piece has been fully rewired to modern standard...
Crystal
Solid Wood Lounge Chair with Round Cushions, Indonesia 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Throughout the 20th century, wood had been the most important furniture material. This is especially true for the mid-century era, during which it was a staple material across the wo...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Parchment Nightstands by Aldo Tura for Tura Milano
By Aldo Tura
Located in Conversano, IT
Experience the refinement of Italian design with this extraordinary pair of parchment nightstands, the result of Aldo Tura's brilliant creativity for the acclaimed company Tura Milan...
Wood, Parchment Paper
Pair of Enameled Lava Tile Tables, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Stripped Enameled lava slabs in intricately detailed wrought iron bases.
Lava, Wrought Iron
$19,000 / item
H 27 in W 120 in D 48 in
Linea Sofa, COM upholstery with walnut detail, by Estudio Persona
By Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Linea Sofa is defined by the gentle flow of its upholstered curves, balanced by solid wood details. Staying true to the studio's design philosophy, it plays with the tension betw...
Fabric, Mohair, Walnut
Shagreen & Walnut End Tables, France 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Two-tiered walnut table clad in Celadon-colored shagreen.
Shagreen, Walnut
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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Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.