20th Century Italian Olivetti 'Spazio' Desk
By Giorgio Olivetti
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
20th Century Italian Olivetti 'Spazio Desk' Designed for BBPR with a cashmere baisse top. Circa
Metal
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desk with Return
By Giorgio Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with return, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, ca. 1960 The
Steel
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
Steel
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desk in Grey Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desk, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959
Steel
$4,950 / item
H 31.11 in W 63.15 in D 31.74 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desks in Grey Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desks, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959
Steel
$6,049 / set
H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 31.89 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio desk with mobile cabinet and type writer desk
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
artemide and of course the famous „spazio“ office furniture series for the olivetti synthesis company
Steel
$6,170
H 30.32 in W 77.96 in D 19.69 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti "Spazio" Desk with an Olive Felt Top, Italy, 1960's
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti "Spazio" Desk with an Olive Felt Top, Italy, 1960's Designed in the 1960
Steel
$2,419 / set
H 30.71 in W 51.19 in D 31.7 in
Studio BBPR, Desk and cabinet mod. Spazio, prod. Olivetti 1960s
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Rivoli, IT
Scrivania e mobiletto mod. Spazio ideato dallo Studio BBPR e prodotto per la Olivetti negli anni
Leather
Bbpr for Olivetti, Spazio Table, Desk, 1950s/60s
By Studio BBPR
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large 'Spazio' table or desk with a top covered in green vinyl, resting on a gray and black metal
Metal
Studio BBPR 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Movable Cabinet
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desk with various storage compartments, coated steel
Steel
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Metal and Leatherette Desk, Spazio Series, BBPR for Olivetti, Italy
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Montecatini Terme, Toscana
‘Spazio’ series’ desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti Lacquered metal, leatherette, black plastic
Metal, Other
Studio BBPR "Spazio" Work Table by Olivetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio BBPR "Spazio" table/console by Olivetti, original painted metal finish. Leather top.
Metal
Spazio Modernista Desk by Studio BBPR, Italy, 1959
By Spazio Pontaccio, Olivetti
Located in Culver City, CA
Spazio Modernista desk by Studio BBPR, Italy, 1959 Painted metal in original finish with
Metal
Italian Modernist Spazio Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in New York, NY
Important Italian Mid-Century Modern Enameled metal desk "Spazio" designed by Studio BBPR for
Steel
Italian Modernist Spazio Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 1959
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian modernist Spazio desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 1959.
Metal
Spezial Spazio Desk with Lamp by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Munster, NRW
. The height is minimal adjustable. Stamped: Olivetti Arredamenti Metallici ‚spazio‘. This desk
Metal
Olivetti Spazio Metal Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
military green metal desk w/felt top and leather writing pad
Metal
Sold
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
Compact Spazio Desk by BBPR Architects / Olivetti Synthesis, Italy, c.1960
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Surbiton, GB
Small industrial desk / side desk, designed by BBPR architects and produced by Olivetti Synthesis
Steel
Sold
H 30.71 in W 51.19 in D 31.89 in
Midcentury Italian Modernist Desk Spazio by Studio BBPR for Olivetti, circa 1950
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Berlin, DE
This Important Italian midcentury enameled metal desk "Spazio" was designed by Studio BBPR for
Metal
Sold
H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 31.89 in
Spazio Desk and Side Desk by Bbpr Studio for Olivetti, Italy, 1962
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Munster, NRW
rogers)‚ spazio” desk and side desk. The unique design of the whole ‘spazio’ system with detachable
Metal
Studio BBPR Versatile ‘Spazio’ Table
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' table, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, ca. 1960 The 'Spazio
Metal
Olivetti Spazio Desk
By Olivetti
Located in Oakland, CA
Designed by Studio BBPR for Olivetti. Excellent Italian modern aesthetic rendered in enameled steel
Studio BBPR "Spazio" Desk by Olivetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio BBPR "Spazio" Desk by Olivetti, Original Painted Metal Finish. Leather Top. Console Table
Metal
Studio BBPR "Spazio" Desk by Olivetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio BBPR "Spazio" Desk by Olivetti, Original Painted Metal Finish. Leather Top. Console Table
Metal
Studio BBPR "Spazio" Desk by Olivetti
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Olivetti Studio BBPR (Banfi, Belgiojoso, Peressutti & Rogers) "Spazio" desk circa 1959. A
Steel
$1,885 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
$4,104
H 29.93 in W 19.3 in D 14.57 in
Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this early Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form of a Davenport desk circa 1840-1860 in solid mahogany I’ve only ever seen one o...
Leather, Hardwood
$7,500
H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Sapo Dining Table by Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti, Italy, 1970s
By Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti, Saporiti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Model Sapo dining table by Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti, crafted for Saporiti, Italy in 1972. This architectural masterpiece marries brutalist aesthetics with minimalist sensibilities...
Concrete, Metal
Office Chair, International Style Wooden Office Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century. In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria. Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office...
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Revernay French Art Deco Stoneware Bowl, 1920
By Revernay Sarreguemines Digoin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco stoneware bowl on pedestal by REVERNAY (Digoin), France, 1920s. Height : 12.5cm - 5 inches, Diameter : 21.2cm - 8.3 inches. Marked "Revernay 160 3" under the base (se...
Stoneware
$5,861
H 29.53 in W 21.65 in D 22.44 in
Art Deco Model 721 Arm Chair by Otto Wagner for J&j Kohn, 1900s
By Otto Wagner
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant bugholz armrest chair by jacob & josef kohn after a design by otto wagner from the turn of the century. A design piece of early modernity. A functional design with special m...
Wood
$5,444
H 33.08 in W 78.75 in D 20.87 in
Giovanni Michelucci Torbecchia Sideboard in Walnut Wood by Poltronova 1964
By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Torbecchia sideboard is entirely realized in solid veneered walnut wood, with two frontal hinging doors, two drawers, and a storage unit under the openable top part. The signature o...
Wood, Walnut
$16,700
H 31.11 in W 102.37 in D 31.5 in
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Platform' sofa with two drawers, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s Adrian Pearsall is known for his rather unique sofa designs. The present model is no exceptio...
Fabric, Walnut
$6,950
H 35.44 in W 30.32 in D 37.8 in
Guillerme & Chambron 'Gregoire' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Dusty Rose Wool
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 'Gregoire' lounge chair, wool, oak, France, 1960s This chair stands out with its sculptural silhouette, especially when viewed from the side....
Wool, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Desk with Return in Blonde Solid Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, corner desk, solid oak, France, 1960s This executive desk shows the fine craftsmanship and aesthetic characteristics of designer duo Guillerm...
Oak
Papillonne Black Swivel Office Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Standing out in every field with its eye-catching modern design approach and material variety, the Papillonne series brings a brand new face to spaces with its minimal appearance. Wh...
Metal
$6,669Sale Price / set|41% Off
H 28.75 in W 35.04 in D 64.97 in
Maralunga sofa and 2 armchairs designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1973
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 2 armchairs and 2 seater sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1973. The project won the Compasso d' Oro in 1979 and is one of the most widely sold pieces of Italian ...
Steel
$11,000 / set
H 28.35 in W 51.19 in D 51.19 in
1970s French Dining Room Set with Round Table and Chairs in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set with round table and four matching chairs, solid elm, leather, France, 1970s This French dining set, constructed entirely from solid elm, exemplifies a 1970s blend ...
Elm
$4,750
H 30.71 in W 78.35 in D 19.69 in
Rare Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Sideboard in Green Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' sideboard, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, hi...
Steel
Unavailable|$13,800
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 20.87 in
Belgian Brutalist Sideboard in Black Lacquered Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, lacquered oak, brass, Belgium, 1970s. This credenza was made in Belgium in the 1970s. It features a clear rhythm and flow established by means of a well-thought-out lay ...
Brass
$3,099Sale Price|40% Off
H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Daciano da Costa Modernist Orange Steel Formica Executive Desk Portugal 1970
By Daciano da Costa, Metalurgica da Longra
Located in Lisboa, PT
This striking executive desk was designed by Daciano da Costa for Metalúrgica da Longra and is likely part of the iconic Linha Cortez series developed in the 1970s. It reflects the s...
Steel, Chrome
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.
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