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
Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Bakelite
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
Bakelite
BBPR 'Arco' Desk for Olivetti
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Firenze, IT
The 'Arco' desk is a masterpiece of Italian industrial design, created in 1963 by the legendary
Metal
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
Complete Arco Series Office Set by Studio BBPR for Olivetti, Italy, 1960s
By Studio BBPR
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
This exceptional vintage Italian Arco series office set, designed in the 1960s by Studio BBPR for
Metal
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
Wood
$2,730 / item
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
Wood
Robert and Joanne Herzog Studio Craft Roll Top Desk
By Robert and Joanne Herzog
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning cantilevered walnut studio craft desk, by California design couple Robert and Joanne
Walnut
$1,809 / item
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
Beech
$10,081
Small burl maple center desk
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Milano, IT
Small burl maple center desk with three drawers. Chair in maple and burl maple. Italian
Maple
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.
Wood, Maple, Oak
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
Stone
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
Satinwood
Custom Primitive Saint Anthony Table by Dos Gallos Studio
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom walnut dining table or desk with X-stretchers. Narrow profile. 1inch thick top. Can be made
Walnut
Small Desk by Studio Celli Tognon for Sormani, Italy, c. 1970
By Celli Tognon
Located in New York City, NY
Small metal and laminate desk by Studio Celli Tognon for Sormani, made c. 1970 in Italy.
Metal
$4,506 / set
Desk by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis, circa 1960
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
desk and his lamp by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis, circa 1960 The keys are present, some scratches
Metal
$14,900 / item
Dos Gallos Custom Walnut Wood Desk with Drawers
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and petite solid walnut desk with two pencil drawers and one stretcher in the back. Can be
Walnut
Solferino Desk with an Okumé Plywood Structure by Dainelli Studio Atelier
Located in Geneve, CH
Solferino Desk with an Okumé Plywood Structure by Dainelli Studio Atelier Dimensions: W 244 x D 88
Plywood
$8,920 / item
Sem In Sync Collection Collage Desk by Zaven
By Studio Zaven, SEM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cabinet, a console, and tables of various sizes, spanning from a writing desk to a coffee table
Wood
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
Minimalist Floating Lacquer Desk with Integrated Glass Panel-Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sleek, two-drawer desk is a masterpiece of contemporary design, distinguished by its bold and
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Floating Terracotta Lacquer Desk with Integrated Glass Panel-Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sleek, two-drawer desk is a masterpiece of contemporary design, distinguished by its bold and
Wood, Lacquer, Glass
Reclaimed Wood Golden Desk, Designed and Handcrafted by Rafael Calvo
By Rafael Calvo Studio
Located in Miami, FL
Rafael handcrafted the beautiful Golden Desk, with legs made from reclaimed barn wood and a maple
Reclaimed Wood, Giltwood, Maple
Italian mid-century modern metal leather plastic desk BBPR Olivetti, 1960s
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern metal, leather and plastic desk by BBPR for Olivetti, 1960s Desk with
Metal
Mid-Century Studio Tetrarch for Bazzani Wood and Glass Desk 70s Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Large desk in lacquered wood and thick glass, by Studio Tetrarch for Bazzani, Italy, 1970s. Wear
Wood, Glass
Arts and Crafts Style Solid Teak Partner's Desk, Architectural Studio Made
Located in Rockaway, NJ
All Solid Teak Top And Base Architectural Studio Made Partners Desk MINT! Superior quality Mid
Rosewood, Teak
Penrose Glass Desk, Designed by Studio Isao Hosoe, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Penrose desk, designer home office desk, was created by Isao Hosoe together with Lucia Fontana and
Glass
Studio Buzao, Null Writing Desk Hot Pink Edition, Laminated Glass
By Buzao
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Null collection, which was officially launched in Design Shanghai 2019, has launched a new series of artworks in Design Shanghai from November 26-29 in 2020. Here, it will be giv...
Glass
Bowed Front Solid Cherry Desk with Suspended Drawers Maine Studio 1980s
By Thomas Moser
Located in Camden, ME
Bow front cherry desk with two suspended drawers studio built in Portland Maine in the 1980s in the
Cherry
Rare Desk Set by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis, circa 1960
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare desk set by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis, including a desk, a storage unit, an office chair, a
Metal
$13,766Sale Price / item|20% Off
Arizona Desk Polished Brass Wood Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Porus Studio
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
living protagonists, Porus Studio designers conceived the Arizona desk. Featuring an informal balance
Marble, Brass
$11,416Sale Price / item|20% Off
Lincoln Desk Leather Wood Brass Marble Handmade in Portugal by Porus Studio
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Lincoln Desk is an imposing and modern furniture piece which honors the renowned Lincoln
Marble, Brass
1960s Studio Craft Z-Base Dining Table / Desk After Gino Russo
By Gino Russo
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A vintage table base after wood worker Gino Russo. The exotic hardwood has a very expressive grain accentuated by hand cut and shaped biomorphic holes throughout. The design lends an...
Hardwood
Isabel O'neil Attributed. Hand Painted Kneehole Desk
By Isabel O'Neil Studio
Located in New York, NY
Isabel O'Neil (1908-1981) hand painted kneehole desk. The desk is a Louis XIV style and was hand
Wood
Desk in metal and grey vinyl designed by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesys , 1960s
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Office or home desk, Arco model for Olivetti Synthesys in the rare small dimension (cm 140 lenght
Sheet Metal
Dos Gallos Custom Walnut Desk with Straight Legs and Pencil Drawers
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mahogany, walnut or oak custom desk with pencil drawers. Can be made any dimension. Color and
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Studio Craft Tiger Oak Desk by Ken Swenson, Hand-Crafted Mid-Century Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Tiger Oak desk by American artist Ken Swenson, c.2000s. This desk is a commissioned piece
Oak
$3,208Sale Price|20% Off
Postmodern Glass Dining Table with Red Lacquered Legs Italy
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
and white rings at the top of each leg. Ideal as a dining table, studio desk, or gallery piece in a
Metal
Dos Gallos Custom Writing Desk with Spiral Legs, Drawers and Iron Supports
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Custom Salamanca two-drawer oak writing desk with iron supports. Hand-carved details throughout
Iron
$6,750
Le Opere e i Giorni Desk
By Le Opere e i Giorni Studio
Located in Red Lion, PA
An Extraordinary and Rare Desk by Le Opere ei Giorni Italy 2012 The walnut top is signed and
Glass, Walnut
"Optimum" Walnut Desk Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'
By Stephane Lebrun, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Optimum" is a desk, designed by Stephane Lebrun and manufactured by Dessie', with a structure made
Leather, Walnut
George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, Double Pedestal Free-Edge writing desk, American
Walnut
Arflex Sigmund Writing Desk in White Carrara Top with Metal Base by Studio Asai
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Sigmund Writing Desk in White Carrara Top with Metal Base by Studio Asai. To remain faithful
Marble
"Tecnica" Walnut Top Desk with Tie Rods Designed by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica" is a desk, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by Dessie', featuring a metallic
Nickel, Metal, Stainless Steel
Postmodern Dalmatian Pongo Desk by Pierre Colleu for Starform and Disney, 1980s.
By Starform, Disney Studios, Pierre Colleu 1
Located in Lille, FR
Table height: 50 cm. Total height with the head: 80 cm Good condition. Some chips on the top.
Resin, Plastic
Postmodern Pluto Desk by Pierre Colleu for Starform and Disney, France 1980s.
By Starform, Disney Studios, Pierre Colleu 1
Located in Lille, FR
Table height: 58 cm. Total height with the head: 90 cm Good condition. No restorations. Some fading on the head and legs, with a few spots and other age-related marks.
Resin, Plastic
$2,875 / item
Trace Desk
Located in Miami, FL
, maintaining the desk’s clean and linear look. Perfect for home offices, design studios, or urban interiors
Steel
$14,500 / item
Paradigm Desk
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
The paradigm desk seamlessly integrates three elemental materials, concrete, steel and wood. The
Concrete, Steel
$4,500
Onde Desk in Solid Teak
Located in Singapore, SG
The Onde desk, designed by Studio Kallang in 2022, is a playful take on classic midcentury forms
Teak
Moooi Paper Desk in Wood & Cardboard with Oak Veneer Top by Studio Job
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, notes & cards while sitting busily at our desks. But have you ever dreamt of a classic-looking desk made
Oak
Moooi Paper RHS Desk in Wood & Cardboard with Oak Veneer Top by Studio Job
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, notes & cards while sitting busily at our desks. But have you ever dreamt of a classic-looking desk made
Oak
Wood Desk by Antonio Fornaroli, Gio Ponti, and Alberto Roselli for Rima, 1956
By Gio Ponti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Antonio Fornaroli, RIMA, Studio PFR ( Ponti Fornaroli Rosselli )
Located in New York City, NY
Ponti, Fornarolli and Roselli worked together on architecture and design as Studio PFR between 1952
Steel
$4,500 / item
Onde Desk in Solid Teak
Located in Singapore, SG
The Onde desk, designed by Studio Kallang in 2022, is a playful take on classic midcentury forms
Teak
Moooi Paper LHS Desk in Wood & Cardboard with Oak Veneer Top by Studio Job
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, notes & cards while sitting busily at our desks. But have you ever dreamt of a classic-looking desk made
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Hooker Walnut Writing Desk
By Mainline by Hooker
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
iconic mid-century styling that looks at home in any office, studio, or living space. The desk offers
Brass
$8,000 / item
21st Century Walnut and Brass Work Desk
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
behind, designed by Merve Kahraman design studio. This work/makeup desk has a drawer on the left hand
Wood
'Arco' desk by BBPR for Olivetti Anni 60-70
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with double column of side drawers, made of enameled metal and wood-effect plastic laminate top, front drawers made of plastic material.
Metal
Dining Table, Unique Daté Kan Stone Sculptural Design by Okurayama
By Okurayama Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
forged iron Sculpted in the Okurayama's Studio in Miyagi's Prefecture, Japan Each creation is unique
Stone
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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