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Cherner Studio Desk
By The Cherner Chair Company, Norman Cherner
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new Studio desk is designed for Designers. Available in two sizes to fit your workspace. Made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...

Materials

Walnut

Cherner Studio Desk
Cherner Studio Desk
$2,879 / item
H 29.5 in W 30 in D 60 in
Studio Desk, designed by Vittorio Armellini, Italy Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large desk with glass top and tabletop extension on the left side. The desk is slightly curved and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Studio Craft Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A nicely crafted studio desk with pencil drawer. Signed by the artist.
Category

Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Studio Craft Writing Desk
Studio Craft Writing Desk
$4,800
H 27.5 in W 67 in D 31 in
Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
By Studio BBPR
Located in Brussels, BE
Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plastic

Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
$1,415
H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio Desk
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio B.B.P.R. for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, metal, vinyl, plastic, Italy, circa 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio Desk
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio Desk
$2,950
H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 31.89 in
Phloem Studio Laura Desk, Handmade Modern Secretary Desk in Walnut or White Oak
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
Phloem Studio Laura desk is a modern contemporary solid wood secretary desk, handmade custom to
Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Oak Desk 01 by Studio Haos for ST VINCENTS
By Haos Studio
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Oak Desk by STUDIO HAOS exclusively made for St. Vincents` fifth anniversary. Sophie Gelinet and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Desk 01 by Studio Haos for ST VINCENTS
Oak Desk 01 by Studio Haos for ST VINCENTS
$16,510 / item
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
By Studio BBPR
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
$1,415
H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
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
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Movable Cabinet
Studio BBPR 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Movable Cabinet
$14,400
H 31.5 in W 106.7 in D 31.89 in
Working Desk No. 1 - Fluentum Series in Ebony by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
This is the Working Desk No. 1 of the Studio's Fluentum Series. The construction of the table is a
Category

2010s Pakistani Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash, Bentwood

MASSLESS Long Desk, Stainless Steel, White Marble, by Todomuta Studio
By Todomuta Studio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This recent collection by Todomuta Studio responds to a specific code that can navigate the ocean
Category

2010s European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Walking Table Handmade Customizable Console Table or Desk by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
functions as a desk or console table whose proportion is modeled after anatomy. Its slender yet strong
Category

2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desk with Return
By Studio BBPR, Giorgio Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with return, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, ca. 1960 The
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desk with Return
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desk with Return
$14,400
H 30.71 in W 77.56 in D 37.41 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio desk with mobile cabinet and type writer desk
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
‘ desk. banfi, belgiojoso, peressutti and rogers (bbpr) were graduates of the milan polytechnic and are
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

MASSLESS Long Desk, Stainless Steel, White Marble, by Todomuta Studio
By Todomuta Studio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This recent collection by Todomuta Studio responds to a specific code that can navigate the ocean
Category

2010s Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Walking Table Handmade Customizable Console Table or Desk by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
" wide x 30-31" tall x 21" deep This desk or console table showcases proportion modeled after anatomy
Category

2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

Walking Table Handmade Desk or Console Table with Drawers by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Shown in oxidized walnut with two drawers Measures: 72" wide x 30" tall x 21" deep This desk or
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2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desk in Grey Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desk, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desks in Grey Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desks, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desks in Grey Coated Steel
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desks in Grey Coated Steel
$4,950 / item
H 31.11 in W 63 in D 31.89 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desks in Grey Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desks, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desks in Grey Coated Steel
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desks in Grey Coated Steel
$4,950 / item
H 31.11 in W 63.15 in D 31.74 in
Molteni&C Touchdown Workstation Desk by Studio Klass
By Molteni & C, Studio Klass
Located in Boston, MA
Touch Down Unit, an innovative workstation designed by Studio Klass and originally thought for
Category

2010s Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Molteni&C Touchdown Workstation Desk by Studio Klass
Molteni&C Touchdown Workstation Desk by Studio Klass
$11,380
H 29.13 in W 33 in D 19.69 in
Custom Farmhouse Style Writing Desk with Pencil Drawer by Dos Gallos Studio
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom farm house style writing desk with pencil drawer. Can be made in any size and finish. As
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Desks and Writi...

Materials

Walnut, Oak

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Xitle Desk
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, MX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to
Category

2010s Mexican Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Xitle Desk
Xitle Desk
$4,900 / item
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
"Xilte" Desk
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

"Xilte" Desk
"Xilte" Desk
$4,900 / item
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
"Xilte" Desk
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

"Xilte" Desk
"Xilte" Desk
$4,900 / item
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
"Xilte" Desk
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

"Xilte" Desk
"Xilte" Desk
$4,900 / item
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
"Xilte" Desk
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

"Xilte" Desk
"Xilte" Desk
$4,900 / item
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Custom Hand-Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Pencil Drawer by Dos Gallos Studio
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small scale, petite writing desk with barley twist legs, carved edge and apron detail as well as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writin...

Materials

Walnut

Xitle Desk
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, MX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to
Category

2010s Mexican Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Xitle Desk
Xitle Desk
$4,200 / item
H 29.53 in W 51.97 in D 23.63 in
Xitle Desk
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, MX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to
Category

2010s Mexican Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Xitle Desk
Xitle Desk
$4,900 / item
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Xiitle Desk Small
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Xiitle Desk Small
Xiitle Desk Small
$4,500
H 29.53 in W 51.97 in D 23.63 in
Katakana Desk by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Katakana desk by Dare Studio Dimensions: W 120 x D 70 x H 85 Materials: American black walnut
Category

2010s British Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Katakana Desk by Dare Studio
Katakana Desk by Dare Studio
$5,681 / item
H 33.47 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Maya Desk by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Maya desk by Dare Studio Dimensions: W 130 x D 71.5 x H 74.5 cm Materials: European white oak in
Category

2010s British Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Maya Desk by Dare Studio
Maya Desk by Dare Studio
$5,247 / item
H 29.34 in W 51.19 in D 28.15 in
Athinia Desk by Ciarmoli Queda Studio
By Annibale Colombo
Located in Milan, IT
Timeless allure and exquisite craftsmanship make this desk a precious addition to a modern or
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Athinia Desk by Ciarmoli Queda Studio
Athinia Desk by Ciarmoli Queda Studio
$40,434 / item
H 29.93 in W 90.56 in D 41.34 in
Mistral Writing Desk by Studio Bazazo
Located in Geneve, CH
Mistral Writing Desk by Studio Bazazo Dimensions: D 65 x W 180 x H 75 cm. Materials: French oak
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Other

Mistral Writing Desk by Studio Bazazo
Mistral Writing Desk by Studio Bazazo
$18,161 / item
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 25.6 in
Xitle Desk with 2 drawers
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, MX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to
Category

2010s Mexican Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Xitle Desk with 2 drawers
Xitle Desk with 2 drawers
$4,500 / item
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Xitle Desk with 2 Drawers
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Xitle Desk with 2 Drawers
Xitle Desk with 2 Drawers
$4,500
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Xitle Desk with 2 Drawers
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Xitle Desk with 2 Drawers
Xitle Desk with 2 Drawers
$4,500
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Xitle Desk with 2 Drawers
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Xitle Desk with 2 Drawers
Xitle Desk with 2 Drawers
$4,500
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Epifania Desk & Cube by Studio Christinekalia
Located in Geneve, CH
Epifania desk & cube by Studio Christinekalia Dimensions: Desk: W 70 x D 140 x H 75 cm. Cube: W
Category

2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

Epifania Desk & Cube by Studio Christinekalia
Epifania Desk & Cube by Studio Christinekalia
$7,134 / item
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 55.12 in
Graphite Secretaire Desk, Pols Potten Studio
By Pols Potten
Located in Geneve, CH
Graphite secretaire desk - Pols Potten Studio. Dimensions: W119 x D59 x H75.5 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Graphite Secretaire Desk, Pols Potten Studio
Graphite Secretaire Desk, Pols Potten Studio
$3,113 / item
H 29.73 in W 46.86 in D 23.23 in
Xitle Desk with 2 drawers
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, MX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to
Category

2010s Mexican Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Xitle Desk with 2 drawers
Xitle Desk with 2 drawers
$4,500 / item
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
desk foil 2010
By Cellule Creative Studio
Located in bari, IT
Introducing the “Foil” desk, a design piece that combines functionality and pure aesthetics. Its
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

desk foil 2010
desk foil 2010
$1,415 / item
H 29.34 in W 44.1 in D 27.56 in
Walking Two Drawer Desk by Laylo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Walking Two-Drawer Desk by Laylo Studio Dimensions: D 53.3 x W 182.8x H 75 cm. Materials: Oxidized
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Walking Two Drawer Desk by Laylo Studio
Walking Two Drawer Desk by Laylo Studio
$8,998 / item
H 29.53 in W 71.97 in D 20.99 in
M_016 Desk / Lava Stone by Monolith Studio
By Monolith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carved from a single block of lava stone, the M_016 Desk's minimalist form and powerful silhouette
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone

M_016 Desk / Lava Stone by Monolith Studio
M_016 Desk / Lava Stone by Monolith Studio
$13,500
H 30.71 in W 77.56 in D 29.93 in
Studio Walnut Desk by Phillip Lloyd Powell
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Atlanta, GA
customized this desk from Powell's New Hope, PA studio. From the estate of a prominent composer. Provenance
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Studio Walnut Desk by Phillip Lloyd Powell
Studio Walnut Desk by Phillip Lloyd Powell
$50,000
H 30 in W 60 in D 27.5 in
Large "ARCO" desk for Olivetti by BBPR
By Studio BBPR
Located in Paris, FR
Arco" model desk designed in 1963 by Studio BBPR for Olivetti Arredamenti. BBPR was a partnership
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bakelite

Large "ARCO" desk for Olivetti by BBPR
Large "ARCO" desk for Olivetti by BBPR
$2,688
H 30.71 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Oslo Writing Desk in Ash by Studio Moe
Located in Portland, OR
Look to the clean lines and natural keep-it-simple design of the Oslo Writing Desk, to bring
Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

Oslo Writing Desk in Ash by Studio Moe
Oslo Writing Desk in Ash by Studio Moe
$4,300 / item
H 29 in W 56 in D 24 in
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
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

EPIFANIA DESK + CUBE Mapa Burl Veneer Desk and Chest of Drawers
By Studio Christine Kalia
Located in Larnaca, CY
assemblage brings together two seemingly related volumes to create a higher rectangular profile desk and a
Category

2010s Greek Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

EPIFANIA DESK + CUBE Mapa Burl Veneer Desk and Chest of Drawers
EPIFANIA DESK + CUBE Mapa Burl Veneer Desk and Chest of Drawers
$14,151 / set
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
Contemporary Column Rectangular Dining Table Maple Wood Black Table Studio
By BlackTable Studio
Located in New York, NY
NYC (2014-2016). BLACKTABLE Studio was born in 2013 as Carlos Meza’s personal response to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Maple

Xitle Desk Set with Xitle Armchair and Xitle Chair
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, MX
This set includes a Xitle Desk with Xitle Chair and Xitle Armchair. The "Xitle" desk is part of
Category

2010s Mexican Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Xitle Desk Set with Xitle Armchair and Xitle Chair
Xitle Desk Set with Xitle Armchair and Xitle Chair
$6,900
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Schonbuch Bureau Console Table by Earnest Studio
By Schönbuch, Earnest Studio
Located in New York, NY
, it can equally well be used as a home office desk. To make space for other things when needed
Category

2010s German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech

Schonbuch Bureau Console Table by Earnest Studio
Schonbuch Bureau Console Table by Earnest Studio
$1,740 / item
H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 13.78 in
Gala ash wood structure and veneer cover Desk
By Capital Studio
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Gala desk exhibits wood as the principal material. Composed of solid wood legs and wood veneer
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Gala ash wood structure and veneer cover Desk
Gala ash wood structure and veneer cover Desk
$2,730 / item
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
Leftover Table in Maple and Oak Solid Wood by Studio F
By Studio F
Located in Torino, IT
The leftover is a design firm well-know for her geometrical approach. The lines of the drawing sculpt the wood make it light but with the right proportion in the space.
Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Maple, Oak

Leftover Table in Maple and Oak Solid Wood by Studio F
Leftover Table in Maple and Oak Solid Wood by Studio F
$5,306 / item
H 29.14 in W 31.5 in D 78.75 in
Desk Console, Unique Daté Kan Stone Sculptural Design by Okurayama
By Okurayama Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Desk console, unique Daté Kan stone sculptural design by Okurayama Materiel: Oak and Daté Kan
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone

Desk Console, Unique Daté Kan Stone Sculptural Design by Okurayama
Desk Console, Unique Daté Kan Stone Sculptural Design by Okurayama
$17,512 / item
H 53.55 in W 51.19 in D 18.9 in
Studio Craft East Indian Satinwood Desk by Gregg Lipton
By Gregg Lipton
Located in Hanover, MA
Spectacular tour de force art deco style desk custom made by Cumberland, Maine studio furniture
Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

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Studio Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of studio desks is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, all studio desks available were constructed with great care. We have 81 antique and vintage studio desks in-stock, while there are 54 modern editions to choose from as well. Studio desks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Industrial studio desks are consistently popular styles. Large studio desks can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller studio desks available at 1stDibs — each spanning 19.69 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made studio desks over the years, but those made by Studio BBPR, Olivetti and Dos Gallos Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Studio Desks?

Prices for studio desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, studio desks begin at $981 and can go as high as $64,054, while the average can fetch as much as $6,120.

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.

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