Studio Crafted Koa Wood Desk
Sold|$7,500
Studio Crafted Koa Wood Desk
By Jim Sweeney
Located in Oakland, CA
Studio crafted desk of solid Koa with exposed joinery by Jim Sweeney.
Sold|$7,500
Studio Crafted Koa Wood Desk
By Jim Sweeney
Located in Oakland, CA
Studio crafted desk of solid Koa with exposed joinery by Jim Sweeney.
Sold|$18,500
California Studio Crafted Cherry Desk
By Al Holland Jr.
Located in Oakland, CA
Exquisite hand crafted solid cherry executive desk by California craftsman Al Holland Jr., circa 1982. Features an oval top with bull nose edge and pen drawer raised on highly sculpt...
Sold|$2,500
Unique Studio Writing Desk Console
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This contemporary wood top console makes a simplistic yet stylish writing table in any setting. Unique natural wood finished top set on sturdy pedestal legs. Please confirm item loca...
Wood
Sold|$1,410
Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
By Olivetti
Located in Brussels, BE
Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti.
Metal
Sold|$12,000
Unique American Studio Craft Movement Desk.
Located in Miami, FL
Unique and large sculpted from stacks of laminated walnut desk. Spectacular biomorphic design form with curved apron, two drawers, butterfly joints details. One of a kind desk in th...
Sold|$7,800
Studio Craft Desk by John Dodd
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully crafted desk by artist John Dodd, 1970s.
Free standing Mid century vintage desk German desk by Bähre Möbel, 1950s
By Studio Mignone
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Free standing Mid century vintage desk German desk by Bähre Möbel, 1950s Design year: 1950s Dimensions: 65 D x 130 W x 75 H cm It is in good vintage condition, however, as with...
Walnut
Sold|$41,912
bbpr ultrarare writing desk early
By Studio BBPR
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
The extraordinary proportions of the desk speak of a detailed planning and execution.
Brass
Studio PFR Office Desk with Drawers in Metal and Wood by Rima 1965 Italy
By RIMA, Studio PFR ( Ponti Fornaroli Rosselli )
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Unique angular writing desk with two tops and some lateral drawers (three for each side) with structure in lacquered metal and wood, designed by Studio Rosselli Ponti Fornaroli and P...
Metal
Sold|$20,000 / set
John Kapel Studio Executive Desk and Chair
By John Kapel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut executive desk and chair by John Kapel. This one of a kind desk and matching chair were designed and made by Kapel in his workshop in Northern California. The desk features tw...
Walnut
Sold|$1,000
Modern Studio Craft Flip Top Secretary Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice modernist design. It appears to be a custom one-off. Plywood with walnut veneer and trim with solid walnut base support. Sculpted walnut pull. Nice storage compartments wit...
Wood
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 laminated wood writing surface.
Metal
Modern Studio Steel Desk Signed and Dated 1995
By RP
Located in Miami, FL
This is a rare steel desk. The legs are black enamel, the top is tooled steel. Stunning from any angle as it is different on all sides. Note the radial front against the opposite ang...
Steel, Enamel
Studio Craft Desk with Return + Chair Steven Spiro
By Steven Spiro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original artwork. Form + function Furniture as art. One-of-a-kind. Mixed woods. Solid and sturdy. The return is roughly 28"h x 41" x 25". The chair is 50"h backrest x 18"h seat x 21"...
Wood
1970s, Paul Evans Studio for Directional Cityscape Executive Desk
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1970s Paul Evans Studio for Directional, Cityscape executive desk in maple burl veneer, chrome plated steel and a rare bullnose edge.
Steel, Chrome
Sold|$5,600
Olivetti 'Arco' Desk with Return and Lamp
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Austin, TX
Unique and highly sought after Italian Mid-Century Modern 'Arco' writing desk and return with detachable lamp, 1963, design by Studio BBPR (Gianluigi Banfi, Lodovico Belgiojoso, Enri...
Metal
Sold|$1,175
BBRP Desk for Olivetti, Italy, 1960s-1970s
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Milano, IT
A BBPR desk with metal structure, drawers frontal made of plastic material, wood covered skai top. Designed by Ernesto Nathan Rogers, Lodovico Barbiano di Belgiojoso, Enrico Peressut...
Plastic, Wood
Arco Desk, Lady Model by B.B.P.R for Olivetti, 1960s
By Studio BBPR
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
The "Arco" model Lady desk, created by the renowned Italian architectural firm BBPR in the 1960s, was designed to meet the professional needs of women in a male-dominated world. I...
Metal
Mid Century Arco Series Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
By Olivetti
Located in Troy, MI
Circa late 1950s / early 1960s Arco Series desk created by Studio BBPR designers Gianlugi Banfi, Lodovico Belgiojoso, Enrico Peressutti and Ernesto Nathan Rogers fpr Olivetti.
Metal
Fully Restored 1950s Desk by Studio PFR Ponti Fornaroli Rosselli
Located in Rome, IT
Mid-Century Modern desk table with chest of drawers manufactured in Italy since the 1950s This bureau has a cherrywood veneer and iron and steal frame. Completely restored, there ...
Steel, Iron
Glass & Chrome President Desk by Studio G & R for Gallotti & Radice
By Galotti & Radice
Located in Izegem, VWV
Designed in 1971 by Studio G&R for Gallotti&Radice, Italy the President Scrivania is an elegant, very representative glass desk with straight table top with chromed metal connections.
Chrome
Custom Commissioned Solid Wood Desk by California Studio Craftsman John Kapel
By John Kapel
Located in Dallas, TX
This custom solid cherrywood desk was commissioned by a family in Woodside California in the early 80's.
Cherry
Table, Desk Mid-Century Modern GoodForm Studios Italic Styling Gordan Bunshaft
Located in Oakville, CT
Goodform studios general fireproofing co Mid-Century Modern italic styling table or desk Gordan Bunshaft.
Aluminum
1963 Marcel Breuer Pecs Writing Desk for Simon Studio by Gavina
By Marcel Breuer
Located in IT
Pecs desk with drawers and filing cabinet. Designer Marcel Breuer for Simon Studio by Gavina.
Wood
"Arco" Desk by B.B.P.R. for Olivetti, 1963, Italy
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Beautiful Arco desk designed by Studio BBPR (Gianluigi Banfi, Lodovico Belgiojoso, Enrico Peressutti and Ernesto Rogers) in 1963 for Olivetti.
Metal
Arco Series Typing Desk by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis 60s, 70s
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Padova, IT
Arco Series typing desk by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis 60s, 70s. Desk designed in the 1960s by Studio BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis.
Metal
Wendell Castle American Studio style Zebra Wood Two Drawer Console Desk
By Wendell Castle
Located in Southampton, NJ
What a Stunning piece! The Color, Pattern, Shape, Design, Everything! This Console is so versatile! Use it as a desk, behind a sofa, an entryway. The possibilities are endless! The...
Zebra Wood
Arco Series Typing Desk by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis 60s, 70s
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Padova, IT
Desk designed in the 1960s by Studio BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis.
Iron
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 in the 1960's.
Steel
Sold|$4,750
Jim Sweeney Studio Padauk and Walnut Desk
By Jim Sweeney
Located in Oakland, CA
California studio crafted desk of solid padauk surface on walnut angled legs with cross stretcher.
Walnut
Børge Clausen, Unique Oak Desk / Library Table, Studio of Artist, Denmark, 1940s
By Børge Clausen
Located in High Point, NC
Made in the studio of the artist, Denmark, 1940s. The absence of drawers gives the desk a pure and sculptural appearance.
Oak
American Studio Craft Diamond Merchant's Desk in the manner of Wharton Esherick
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Peabody, MA
Unique studio craft made desk in walnut, circa 1950s, with unusual central bijouterie element.
Walnut, Glass, Velvet
Sculptural Studio Single Drawer Desk or Console of Curly Maple, Rosewood & Ebony
By Wendell Castle, Wendell Castle Collection
Located in Hudson, NY
Amazing sleek handcrafted Postmodern style writing desk, or console made of curly maple, Santo Domingo rosewood, and ebony.
Ebony, Maple, Rosewood
Writing Desk Arco model by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis 60s, 70s
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Padova, IT
Iconic office furniture that holds a prominent place in the history of design. BBPR was the acronym that indicated the group of Italian architects established in 1932 by Gian Luigi ...
Metal
Italian mid-century modern black metal laminate desk Arco BBPR Olivetti, 1960s
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern black metal laminate desk Arco BBPR Olivetti, 1960s Desk or dining table mod. Arco rectangular. The top is in dark wood effect laminate with shaped profile...
Metal
Studio Craft Desk in Solid Walnut by Jim Sweeney for the Esprit Offices
By Jim Sweeney
Located in San Diego, CA
We are very excited to present this California studio craft desk. It was entirely build by hand by one craftsman, Jim Sweeney, a renown Berkeley craftsman.
Walnut
George Nakashima, Walnut Pedestal Desk with Turned Legs, 1972
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nakashima (1905-1990) Walnut Desk, 1972 with pedestal of one deep and two shallow drawers, raised on cross foot, to the left side and two turned legs to the right side free ed...
Walnut
Sold|$9,800
M.W. Jr American Studio Roll Top Desk
By Michael Watson, Jr.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
signed, dated, numbered edition 5/5
Birdseye Maple, Maple
LARGE PLASTIC DESK & UPHOLSTERED CHAIR, by Joe Colombo Studio
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Extremely Rare and Amazing Large Desk and Chair Set, produced entirely of plastic materials: ABS, polyethylene, methacrylate, PVC, fiberglass, with glass top writing surface.
PVC, Fiberglass
Postmodern Pluto Desk by Pierre Colleu for Starform and Disney, France 1980s.
By Disney Studios, Pierre Colleu 1, Starform
Located in Lille, FR
Table height: 58 cm. Total height with the head: 90 cm Good condition. Some restaurations on the desk top. Some fading on the head and the legs.
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. Some restaurations on the desk top. Some fading on the head and the legs.
Resin, Plastic
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Custom Studio Burlwood Executive Desk
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman style mid century custom studio burlwood executive desk The desk measures: 72 wide x 36 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 27.5 inches All pieces of furnit...
Burl
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
Arco Sidedesk 'arredamenti metallici serie' by B.B.P.R. Studio for Olivetti
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Munster, NRW
Sidedesk/desk made of metal panels on angled legs, adjustable hexagonal feet in black and a chest of five drawers on rails in light gray / beige plastic, which is in a good vintage c...
Metal
Sold|$2,995
American Craft Studio Movement Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Seattle, WA
Incredibly well built American Craft Studio Movement desk with hanging drawers and cane privacy screen.
Leather, Walnut
Sold|$25,025
Danish Oak Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Oak Origin: Denmark Dimensions: 60.25"W X 39.25"D X 30.5"H Quantity: 1 Type: Table At STUDIO BALESTRA, we curate a unique collection of antique and handcrafted furnitur...
Oak
Sold|$7,500
Jim Sweeney Koa Desk
By Jim Sweeney
Located in Oakland, CA
California studio craft desk designed by Jim Sweeney Berkeley craftsman.
Hardwood
Italian Console Table Desk in Painted Wood from 20th Century
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Carved and painted wooden furniture of beautiful decoration. Room or studio desk equipped with a central drawer of good capacity.
Wood
Sold|$24,213
Art Deco Desk, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Wood Dimensions: 63” W X 31.5” D X 29.5” H Quantity: 1 At STUDIO BALESTRA, we curate a unique collection of antique and handcrafted furniture. Our skilled artisans meticu...
Wood
Studio Tolvanen Base Table, Sold through Knoll
By Mika Tolvanen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Studio Tolvanen base table. Designer: Mika Tolvanen.
Aluminum
Asymmetrical Studio Solid Walnut Writing Table, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
A solid walnut desk. Asymmetrical design with ample surface and a drawer for storage. The top features highly figured planks side by side. The top is slightly wider at one end, subtl...
Walnut
Sold|$1,998
'Arco' desk by BBPR for Olivetti Anni 60-70
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with side drawers, enameled metal and wood-effect plastic laminate top, plastic drawer fronts. Good conditions.
Metal
Craft Revival hand crafted Cocobolo Wood Desk
Located in Bainbridge, NY
1980's Modern Parsons style 2 drawer Cocobolo Desk. Uniquely crafted Studio piece with 45 degree front, featuring Light to Dark deeply grained Mexican Cocobolo Wood, dado joints and ...
Cocobolo
Sold|$15,000
Limited Edition Desk by Peter Qvist Lorentsen
By Peter Qvist Lorentsen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Limited Edition 'One Balance' Desk by Peter Qvist Lorentsen PQL Studio, Copenhagen, Denmark This desk, is with its challenging and floating design a balance act between stabilit...
Glass
President Glass Desk Gallotti & Radice, Italy, 1971
By Galotti & Radice
Located in Munster, NRW
The simple transparent design by Galloti & Radice has its very own formal language. Designed by Studio GR, the arched desk in tempered bears the name President Junior.
Chrome
Sold|$4,525
American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
Located in Madrid, ES
American oak and birch desk composed of two bodies with four drawers each.
Marble
Pixel Desk by Morgan Clayhall, sculptural steel and marble
By Morgan Clayhall
Located in Toronto, ON
The Pixel Desk is designed and finish by hand in our Toronto studio The Pixel Desk is designed with creating a whimsical interpretation of deconstructionism in the breaking apart of...
Marble, Steel
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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