Sold|$4,557
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
Flip-Top Teak Desk By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, 1972
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Ideal as a shared desk for a studio or office. Full surface with measures 96cm.
Brass
Sold|$1,657
Arch Desk by BBPR for Olivetti 60s-70s
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Milano, IT
Desk made of enameled metal and top made of laminated material.
Metal
Scrivania Arco di BBPR per Olivetti Anni 60-70
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Milano, IT
Scrivania in metallo smaltato e piano in materiale laminato.
Metal
Architectural Desk In Mahogany And Relief Textured Leather, Italy 1960's
Located in Hellouw, NL
There are two open compartments on both sides, which provide ample storage.This desk has been restored in our studio a regola d'arte, fully retaining its patina and vintage appearance.
Leather, Mahogany, Glass
Writing Desk Model 804 by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy, 1963
By Gian Franco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant roll-top writing desk, model 804, designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini in 1963.
Leather, Wood
Custom Designed Frank Lloyd Wright Double Pedestal Desk for the Price Tower
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a unique studio produced desk designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Price Tower in Bartlesville Oklahoma.
Brass, Copper
Theo Tempelman large writing desk in black AP Originals The Netherlands 1960
By Theo Tempelman, AP Originals
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
This striking executive desk was designed by Theo Tempelman for AP Originals in the Netherlands, 1960.
Metal
Desk In Teak In The Style Of Angelo Mangiarotti And Bruno Morassutti, Italy 1950
By Bruno Morassutti, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Hellouw, NL
ConditionThis special desk has been restored in our studio while retaining its vintage character.
Teak
Sold|$2,722
20th Century French Desk in Empire Style
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Furniture of high quality and service ideal to be included in a living room or studio, of pleasant decor. Desk complete of two working keys, it presents some small signs of the time.
Brass, Bronze
Library Desk Dining Table by Therien Studio Workshops
By Therien Studio Workshops
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Solid wood library desk dining table by therien studio workshops Approximate Measurements in Inches ...
Brass
Sold|$85,000
GEORGE NAKASHIMA
Located in Chicago, IL
Nakashima Studio, Conoid Desk, Rare Figured Black Persian Walnut, This desk has an unusually large slab top and wider drawers then most Conoid desks.
Walnut
Conoid Writing Table By George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A beautiful and rare Conoid studio writing desk (or small dining table) in expressive American cherry having a free-edge top with a rosewood butterfly joining two book matched slabs,...
Rosewood
Red Lacquered Desk Set with Bamboo Effect Details with Wicker Chair
Located in Conversano, IT
Explore our exceptional vintage furniture set consisting of a red lacquered desk with Bamboo effect details in solid Maple and a matching Wicker chair. These unique pieces, an exam...
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Scrivania in Rattan e Cuoio Italo Gasparucci
Located in Conversano, IT
Esclusiva scrivania in rattan tinto rosso con pregevoli dettagli in cuoio intrecciato, dotata di un resistente piano in legno massello realizzata dal designer italiano Italo Gasparuc...
Leather, Rattan, Hardwood
Linea Mobili desk model "I Caccia alla Volpe" by Franco Poldaretti
Located in Conversano, IT
Stunning solid cherry wood desk with rosewood inlays, an authentic design gem produced by Linea Mobili company and part of the prestigious "I Caccia alla Volpe" series designed by Fa...
Copper
BBPR Unique Encased Library with Foldable Desk
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
A Unique library by BBPR with a folding desk and movable shelves. Three drawers. Commission for Casa R Milan, Italy. Measurement with desk open 305 x 105 x 87cm.
Wood
Studio Craft Artist David N Ebner's, Large Dining Table/Desk
Located in Bellport, NY
David Ebner, Studio Craft Artist, immaculately executed 7 foot long Dining Room Table/Desk, would make a fabulous conference table.
Dining Room/Desk by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner.
By David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
A magnificent table or desk designed by internationally renowned American Studio Craft Artist David N.
George Nakashima Style Studio Craft Solid Walnut Dining Table or Executive Desk
By George Nakashima
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional organic modern studio craft dining table or executive writing desk In the manner of George Nakashima USA, 20th century Thick solid walnut slabs, with exposed ...
Walnut
Teak & Steel Dining Table/Desk by American Studio Craft Artist, David N. Ebner
By David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
Industrial Steel and Teak dining room table (or desk) by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner.
Teak
Sold|$8,950 / item
Hollywood Regency Bronze Console Table by Studio Goldwood
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bronze hand casted console table A thin and irregular striped pattern give this piece a tactile and high end look Luxury bronze decorative piece that can be used as a console table...
Bronze
Mastercraft Brass 'Trilobi' Triangular Dining Table or Desk Bases, circa 1970
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These Triboli tables would also be an apt choice in a corporate, retail or hospitality location such as a boutique restaurant, cocktail bar, members club, workspace studio, conferenc...
Brass
Mastercraft Brass 'Trilobi' Triangular Dining Table or Desk Bases, circa 1970
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These Triboli tables would also be an apt choice in a corporate, retail or hospitality location such as a boutique restaurant, cocktail bar, members club, workspace studio, conferenc...
Brass
Italian Midcentury Dining Table / Desk Rosewood Wood Veneer by Ico Parisi 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Salzburg, AT
Also a member of Alta Quota, the pair founded their studio La Ruota in Como, in April 1948. Between 1949 and 1952, Parisi studied architecture under Alberto Sartoris at the Institute...
Palisander
Sold|$7,700 / item
Brass Casted Console Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
A contemporary piece in casted brass, Belgium, 2019 A thin and irregular striped pattern gives this piece a tactile and high-end look Luxury bronze decorative piece that can be u...
Bronze
Sold|$6,995
Modern Executive Studio Desk
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A California Modern koa wood executive studio desk, in the manner of Lou Hodges, having a rectangular top, above a single drawer, and rising on a confirming base with shaped supports.
Wood
Sold|$4,800
Kidney Shaped Studio Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large executive desk with superb kidney shaped body. Ample storage and pop up monitor. Please confirm location.
Walnut
Richard Artschwager, Signed Rare Studio Desk, Dark Walnut, 1957
By Richard Artschwager
Located in High Point, NC
Before moving on to become one of the most influential pop artists of the 20th century Richard Artschwager made a small production of studio furniture. The present desk is an example...
Walnut
Goodform Studios Desk Mid-Century Modern Italic Styling Gordan Bunshaft Aluminum
Located in Oakville, CT
Mid-Century Modern GoodForm Studios General Fireproofing Co. Italic styling desk Gordan Bunshaft, circa 1958.
Aluminum
Sold|$12,500
American Studio Craft Walnut & Koa Desk
By Jim Sweeney
Located in Oakland, CA
California studio desk by Berkeley craftsman Jim Sweeney. The desk is crafted of a solid Walnut and Koa, features four drawers with exposed joinery on sides, raised on the angled tre...
Walnut
Mid-Century Italian Arco Series Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
By Studio BBPR
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This writing desk with two returns was designed Studio BBPR, formed by the initials of four Italian architects-designers: Gian Luigi Banfi (1910-1945), Ludovico Belgioso (1909), Enri...
Italian Mid-Century Modern Olivetti Desk by Studio BBPR
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Miami, FL
Created in the late 1950s-early 1960s, this desk was designed in Milan by Gianluigi Banfi, Lodovico Belgiojoso, Enrico Peressutti and Ernesto Rogers, also known as Studio BBPR.
Metal
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 clean design; showcasing details and flows of a bent-wood design.
Ash, Bentwood
Marzio Cecchi, Steel Desk Diapason, Studio Most, Italy 1970
By Marzio Cecchi, Studio Most
Located in Milan, Italy
Designed by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most, Italy, 1970.
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Small Vintage Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Paris, FR
Arco small vintage desk designed in 1963 by Studio BBPR designers Gianlugi Banfi, Lodovico Belgiojoso, Enrico Peressutti and Ernesto Nathan Rogers, for Olivetti Arredamenti.
Metal
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Sintesis "Arco" Office 3-Drawer Desk w/ Key!, Italy 60s
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Basel, BS
The "Arco" Desk Mod, created by Studio BBPR for Olivetti Sintesis in 1963, features a sturdy iron frame and base on one side, along with a case containing three drawers.
Iron
Sold|$2,500
Studio Crafted Artisan Desk, 1979
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great for any occasion as an accent in a living room, gallery or studio et cetra...
Oak
Sold|$9,800
California Studio Handcrafted Koa Desk
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Oakland, CA
Desk finely handcrafted of solid koa wood with rich grain on sculpted legs and floating top surface. Two drawers on the right including one filing cabinet and three drawers on the le...
Walnut
Sold|$5,300
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 basics.
Wood
Sold|$7,000
Olivetti Arco Desk by Studio BBPR
By Olivetti
Located in Weesp, NL
Beautiful Arco desk with return designed by Studio BBPR (Gianluigi Banfi, Lodovico Belgiojoso, Enrico Peressutti and Ernesto Rogers) in 1963 for Olivetti.
Metal
Sold|$8,000
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|$3,300
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 basics.
Wood
Sold|$3,500
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 basics.
Wood
Sold|$6,000
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 basics.
Wood
Sold|$4,950
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' series was designed by Studio BBPR for Olivetti in 1960.
Metal
Vintage Solid Walnut Studio Craft Executive Desk
By Wendell Castle, Sam Maloof
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This beautiful Studio Craft executive desk is incredible. NO detail was overlooked in the making of this stunning piece, sculpted entirely of heavily grained, solid walnut, finished ...
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Sold|$12,500
Gordon Bunshaft Executive Desk by GF Studios
By Gordon Bunshaft
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Manufactured by GF Studios. This exceptional desk features raised stripe drawer fronts of alternating anodized and natural aluminum, supported by red anodized legs with a wood gr...
Aluminum
Antique Brass-Plated Desk, Pols Potten Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Antique brass-plated desk, Pols Potten Studio Dimensions: W 120.5 x D 51 x H 75.5 cm Materials: Black powder coated iron frame, aluminium, antique brass plated top Pols Potten...
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Antique Brass Plated Desk, Pols Potten Studio
By Pols Potten
Located in Geneve, CH
Antique brass plated desk, Pols Potten Studio Dimensions: W 120.5 x D 51 x H 75.5 cm Materials: Black powder coated iron frame, aluminium, antique brass plated top Pols Potten...
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Industrial Arco Series Metal Desk
By Studio BBPR
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Modern Industrial Architectural Arco Series metal desk with faux textured leather top, black metal legs, and suspended beige metal drawers, 3 on the left & a single file ...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Studio Made Executive Desk, Signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The quality mid-century modern construction of this American made studio designed desk makes a substantial work table/desk combination guaranteed to impress in any setting.
Walnut
20th Century Italian Studio PFR Teak Writing Desk by Ponti, Fornaroli & Rosselli
By Gio Ponti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Antonio Fornaroli, Studio PFR ( Ponti Fornaroli Rosselli )
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian writing table made of hand carved Teakwood, designed by Gio Ponti, Antonio Fornaroli & Alberto Rosselli and produced by Studio PFR in...
Metal, Brass
Robert Lovett Walnut Studio Craft Table or Desk
By Robert Lovett
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful table crafted of black walnut was designed and handcrafted in 1961 by Robert Lovett. It is expertly built with through-tenon legs and subtle details like the single ra...
Walnut
Gerald McCabe Studio Design Shedua Wood Desk with Return Table
By Gerald McCabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A nice California design set. Made of solid shedua wood (African walnut). It's in the original condition with minute ware and patina. The table is 35" long. No damage or repairs....
Unique Studio Craft Modernist Rosewood and Teak Doctor's Desk, Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
A one-of-a-kind studio craft doctor’s desk fashioned from solid planks of rosewood and teak.
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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