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
Sold
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
$120Sale Price|70% Off
H 8 in W 5 in D 9 in
Prototype Black & Nickel Wall Sconce A by Research.Lighting, In Stock
By Research.Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x prototype Black & Nickel Sconce from Research Lighting. Materials: Steel, Brass, Aluminum Dimensions: 5in W x 8in H x 9.in D Finish: Painted Black & Nickel L...
Metal
$1,518
H 13 in W 9.85 in D 53.15 in
Brutalist Bench, Black Burnt Wood, Outdoor, Indoor, Organic, Rustic, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique bench with original design by Logniture. Made entirely from oak wood. Protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Such unique handmade design...
Wood, Oak
Pierre Chapo Style 2 doors French Armoire.
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Miami, FL
Pierre Chapo Style 2 doors French Armoire.
Wood
$9,050
H 82.68 in W 70.87 in D 0.08 in
Michael O'Connell, sunbathing, Wall Hanging, Painting on Woven Fabric, 1950s UK
Located in London, Fitzrovia
"sunbathing", a unique wall hanging. Paste resist painting on a thick woven fabric, by Michael O'Connell, mid century, UK. An impressive piece. Michael O'Connell (1898 – 1976) was a...
Fabric
Sculptural Concave Rose Gold Mirror
Located in London, GB
Impressive pink gold concave mirror with brass wall bracket other colors are available. Bronze, blue, green, copper Some colours available immediately. Please ask if you have...
Brass
Pierre Cardin Cocktail Table
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Chicago, IL
Pierre Cardin geometric grid table, intersecting brass and chrome patterns with polished 3/4" glass top with radius corners.
Chrome, Brass
Rare Bauhaus / Functionalist Pendant, 1930s, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare Bauhaus pendant made in 1930s. Minimalistic design. Nickel-plating with minor age patina - polished Central rod can be shorten on request. Rewired: 1x60W, E24-E26 bulb US wiring...
Nickel
$6,198Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.3 in W 22.05 in D 20.08 in
1910's Dutch Modernism Design Amsterdam School Dining Chair set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage very Rare early Dutch Modernism Design Amsterdam School Dining Chair set of 4. Made in the Netherlands, Amsterdam, 1910 / 1920's period. Solid oak constrcuted chairs with fab...
Fabric, Oak
$13,500
H 11.5 in Dm 43 in
Italian Large Circular Black Polished Marble Coffee Table by Liliana Grassi
By Liliana Grassi
Located in CA, CA
A very rare large circular low minimal coffee table designed by Lillian Grassi circa 1950, black polished marble top, patinated brass legs and adjustable brass screw feet. Lilian...
Granite, Brass
PAIR White Plaster Sconces Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in Jersey City, NJ
These stunning sconces are from 1940's when designers started to use plaster to build chandeliers, sconces, columns. Plaster was the iconic material of this period. Serge Roche and J...
Plaster
Napoleon III painted armchair, 19th c.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armchair in black lacquered and painted wood with Japanese style decor, Napoleon III period. France, late 19th c.
Wood
Pair French Moderne Plexi Sconces (4 x)
Located in Hanover, MA
These have the most gorgeous shape and are in mint condition. Small metal mount with single brass candelabra socket and gracefully formed shield reflector made of opaque plastic etc...
Brass
$5,448 / item
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 39.38 in
Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Dedar Wool Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The T50 lounge chair pays homage to the retro aesthetics of 1950s design, a time wh...
Brass, Stainless Steel
High Back Upholstered Side Chairs from France
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of four (4) high back dining chairs with turned oak dowel front legs, and tapered rear legs retaining the original natural leather upholstery.
Leather, Oak
Jacques Adnet Black Leather Chair, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame with black leather seat and seat back. Signature Adnet contrast stitching throughout. Brass ball feet. Excellent condition ...
Metal, Brass, Iron
Brazilian Chairs
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
1970s Brazilian Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Produced by Circa in Italy Elevate your space with this exceptional pair of armchairs, designed in the manner of the iconic Brazilian ...
Cane, Imbuia
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.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.