French Mid-Century Live Edge Wood Desk, circa 1960s
Located in Houston, TX
The overall composition reflects the refined craftsmanship of a French atelier piece — understated yet expressive, with an emphasis on material integrity and thoughtful detail. Ideal...
Steel
Italian Mid-Century Executive Desk Set by EPMC, 1950s
By Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù
Located in Buccinasco, MI
This set represents a collector-grade example of Italian mid-century office furniture, combining strong architectural lines, premium materials, and enduring executive appeal—ideal fo...
Glass, Wood
George Nakashima 'Conoid' Writing Desk in American Black Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, 'Conoid' cross-legged desk, American black walnut, hickory, United States, 1986 This Conoid desk by George Nakashima, made custom in 1...
Hickory, Walnut
21st Century American Walnut Veneer Vanity Desk with Mirror
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
"La Nouvelle Vanité" is a make up desk made of American walnut veneer with an arc shaped mirror behind, designed by Merve Kahraman design studio.
Wood
21st Century American White Oak Veneer Vanity Desk with Mirror
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
"La Nouvelle Vanité" is a make up desk made of American white oak veneer with an arc shaped mirror behind, designed by Merve Kahraman design studio.
Wood
21st Century American Walnut Veneer Vanity Desk with Mirror, Indigo
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
"La Nouvelle Vanité" is a make up desk made of American walnut veneer with an arc shaped mirror behind, designed by Merve Kahraman design studio.
Wood
21st Century American Walnut Veneer Vanity Desk with Mirror, Green
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
"La Nouvelle Vanité" is a make up desk made of American walnut veneer with an arc shaped mirror behind, designed by Merve Kahraman design studio.
Wood
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Art Deco Desk in Cerused Oak
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Studio, executive desk, oak, cerused oak, brass, Italy, 1930s This stunning desk, designed by Ernesto Valabrega in Italy in the 1930s, carri...
Oak
Beautiful Italian 1950s Wood and Metal Desk with Raised Top and Drawers
Located in London, GB
A highly decorative and functional piece, ideal for use as a writing desk, home office desk or statement studio piece within both contemporary and classic interiors.
Metal
Classic Italian Style Studio Desk in 1980s Inlaid Wood and Leather
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Magnificent classically inspired study desk, an elegant and functional piece of furniture that combines the beauty of fine woods with the refinement of leather and bronzes. The top i...
Bronze
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesen Writing Desk and Chair for Henredon, Ca. 1950s
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Henredon
Located in Peabody, MA
These are from a series of pieces the firm produced which were named for Taliesin, Wright’s 800 acre studio compound in Wisconsin. Desk measures 52" wide, 20" deep, 28" high.
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century American Walnut Veneer Vanity Desk with Mirror, Red & Gray
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
"La Nouvelle Vanité" is a makeup desk made of American walnut veneer with an arc shaped mirror behind, designed by Merve Kahraman design studio.
Wood
One of One Old Growth Redwood Live Edge Desk with Hammered Copper Detailing
By George Nakashima, Paul Evans
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
A monumental 1960s California studio-crafted desk combining the organic, live-edge vocabulary of George Nakashima with the wood-and-metal aesthetic associated with Paul Evans and Phi...
Copper
$19,500 / item
Custom Barley Twist Dining Table in Oak by Dos Gallos
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dos Gallos custom barley twist table seen here in oak with custom finish. Can be made in any size in a variety of finishes. As shown 96 x 44 x 30. All our custom pieces are bench mad...
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Custom Modern Walnut Table with Leaves by Dos Gallos
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom modern table with two separate 18 inch extension leaves that slide in on each side. Starting out at 60 inches long and expands to 96 inches. As shown, in Walnut, with custom f...
Walnut
Vintage MCM Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik Flip Top Writing Desk
By Lovig Dansk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sophisticated centerpiece for a home office or professional studio, this desk measures 64" wide, 28.75" deep, and 33.75" tall.
Brass
21st Century American Walnut Veneer Vanity Desk with Mirror and Carrara Marble
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
"La Nouvelle Vanité" is a make up desk made of American walnut veneer with an arc shaped mirror behind, designed by Merve Kahraman design studio.
Wood
21st Century American Walnut Veneer Vanity Desk with Mirror, Black and Red
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
"La Nouvelle Vanité" is a make up desk made of American walnut veneer with an arc shaped mirror behind, designed by Merve Kahraman design studio.
Wood
Solid Wood Writer's Desk Maple with Steel Joinery and Removable Legs
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
This writer's desk is an exercise in restraint. This sleek desk’s tapered legs are made from solid Walnut and are detachable thanks to the custom blackened steel joinery.
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Solid Wooden Desk Designed by Arne Vodder Boomerang
By Arne Vodder
Located in Ibiza, Spain
The Boomerang desk, designed by Arne Vodder in Denmark during the 1960s, showcases a solid teak wood structure adorned with brass details on the legs.
Brass
Large Italian Walnut Writing Desk, 21st Century — Gran Torino by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The "Gran Torino" Crescendo is a large modern Italian writing desk in walnut and maple, handcrafted by designer Ivan Paradisi — an expanded evolution of the studio's celebrated origi...
Leather, Maple, Walnut
Solid Wood Writer's Desk in Walnut with Steel Joinery and Removable Legs
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
This writer's desk is an exercise in restraint. This sleek desk’s tapered legs are made from solid Walnut and are detachable thanks to the custom blackened steel joinery.
Steel
Dos Gallos Studio Custom Walnut Desk or Dining Table with Wishbone Stretcher
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made in Los Angeles by Dos Gallos Studio. CUSTOM PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE INQUIRE BEFORE ORDERING.
Walnut
One of a Kind Industrial Studio Work Table / Desk
By Bolander
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a Kind Industrial Studio Work Table / Desk
Steel
One of a Kind Industrial Studio Work Table / Desk
By Bolander
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind industrial studio work table / desk.
Steel
One of a Kind Industrial Studio Work Table / Desk
By Bolander
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind industrial studio work table / desk.
Steel
One of a Kind Industrial Studio Work Table / Desk
By Bolander
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a Kind Industrial Studio Work Table / Desk
Steel
Teak and Steel Desk or Table by American Studio Craft Artist, David N. Ebner
By David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
Industrial steel and teak desk or table by American studio craft artist David N.
Steel
"Brown" Pc/Laptop Unit Cabinet or Desk Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Stephane Lebrun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Brown" is a pc/laptop unit cabinet or desk, designed by Stephane Lebrun and manufactured by Dessie', with four drawers, one closed front compartment, two top compartments (for CPU a...
Iron, Nickel
Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.
Styles to Know
Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece
Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.
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