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Truman Writing Desk
By Pregno
Located in Milan, IT
Stylish and functional, this writing desk will make a bold addition to a contemporary home study or
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Truman Writing Desk
Truman Writing Desk
H 31.11 in W 90.56 in D 39.38 in
Secretary Writing Desk
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning classic-inspired writing desk is a timeless piece of functional decor that will
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Secretary Writing Desk
Secretary Writing Desk
H 48.43 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Leather and Walnut Writing Desk
By Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
Clean and modern sophistication define this marvelous writing desk, best arranged near or under a
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Leather and Walnut Writing Desk
Leather and Walnut Writing Desk
H 29.93 in W 57.88 in D 24.81 in
1800's Antique French Napoleon III Period, Burlwood, Leather, Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Desk, Writing, French Napoleon III Period, Burlwood, Leather Lining, 1800s, 19th
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Italian Vintage Walnut Writing Desk & Armchair by Amleto Sartori
By Amleto Sartori
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian office set of a writing desk and an armchair made of hand
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Regency Desk Writing Table and Chair
By Paolo Buffa, Guglielmo Ulrich, Melchiorre Bega, Vittorio Dassi, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and neoclassical midcentury Regency Italian writing table or desk with its paired newly
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Writing Desk, One Off, EDHA by Reda Amalou, Gallery Collection
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
piece is unique, signed and numbered. Part of the Gallery collection, the EDHA Interior Writing Desk
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Mcm White Lacquer Jamestown Trapezoid Desk With Upholstered Chair
Located in Medina, OH
Vintage Jamestown white lacquer and black metal accents with upholstered chair. Perfect to add to
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Wooden Desk Writing Table and Chair
By Paolo Buffa, Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Melchiorre Bega, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful mid-century Regency Italian writing table or desk with its paired newly upholstered chair
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

21st Century Akbar Writing Desk in Wood and Leather by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro Home Interiors, Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Institutional tones and rigorous lines for the first desk of ETRO Home Interiors. The protagonist
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Arcade Desk
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
, flanked by two small columns upholstered in beige leather. The combination of the rich dark finish on the
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Arcade Desk
Arcade Desk
H 29.14 in W 86.62 in D 45.28 in
English Gothic Revival Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
19th century English leather top oak writing table with chamfered corners over two drawers having
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Leather

Caos Crocodile Desk
By Carlo Rampazzi, Sergio Villa
Located in Milan, IT
This superb object of functional decor is the leather-upholstered counterpart of the Caos Metallica
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Caos Crocodile Desk
Caos Crocodile Desk
H 29.53 in W 86.62 in D 34.26 in
Italian Desk from the 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in the 1960s the desk also features chrome tubular legs. Italian desk from the late
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Italian Desk from the 1960s
Italian Desk from the 1960s
H 31.5 in W 67 in D 30 in
Woa Desk by Culto Ponsoda
Located in Geneve, CH
Woa Desk by Culto Ponsoda Dimensions: D 76 x W 160 x H 80 cm Materials: Velvet, wood, gold
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron

Woa Desk by Culto Ponsoda
Woa Desk by Culto Ponsoda
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 29.93 in
Howard & Sons London Leather Topped Faux Bamboo Writing Table, circa 1875
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Kinderhook, NY
English circa 1875 Aesthetic Movement writing table or desk by London cabinetmakers Howard & Sons
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing T...

Materials

Brass

Bellagio Durmast Desk by Libero Rutilo
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
Brimming with luxe flair, this exceptional desk will be a mesmerizing addition to contemporary
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash, Leather

Bellagio Durmast Desk by Libero Rutilo
Bellagio Durmast Desk by Libero Rutilo
H 34.65 in W 53.15 in D 25.99 in
Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century French desk Desk is rectangular table top, re-upholstered in a new graphite cowhide
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut
Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut
H 31 in W 67 in D 30 in
Enea Desk by Studio Nove.3
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
In line with Studio Nove.3 style, Enea is an essential desk where metal and hard leather are
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Enea Desk by Studio Nove.3
Enea Desk by Studio Nove.3
H 35.44 in W 49.22 in D 24.41 in
Desk in Mahogany Louis XVI Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minister desk in mohagany gilded brass and green leather on the top The desk have two extensions
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Desk in Mahogany Louis XVI Style
Desk in Mahogany Louis XVI Style
H 30 in W 56 in D 31 in
Unique Midcentury Style Floating Top Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Italian style desk makes a unique and stylish workspace for home or office. Two sets of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Unique Midcentury Style Floating Top Desk
Unique Midcentury Style Floating Top Desk
H 30.25 in W 59.25 in D 27.5 in
Roll Contemporary Desk in Metal and Wood
By Secolo, Artefatto Design Studio
Located in London, GB
Writing desk by day and vanity table by night; roll desk 02 is a minimal piece with four metal legs
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Roll Contemporary Desk in Metal and Wood
Roll Contemporary Desk in Metal and Wood
H 68.9 in W 19.69 in D 40.95 in
Shika Desk by A+A Cooren
Located in Geneve, CH
Shika desk by A+A Cooren Materials: Base in chromed or black lacquered metal. Upper top in green
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Shika Desk by A+A Cooren
Shika Desk by A+A Cooren
H 29.14 in W 33.47 in D 19.3 in
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Walnut-Veneer Desk
Located in Darmstadt, DE
1900 of walnut wood on a pinewood body. The desk can be split into 3 parts: 2 gondolas and a writing
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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Walnut-Veneer Desk
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Walnut-Veneer Desk
H 31.89 in W 55.52 in D 31.89 in
Minimalist Space Age Desk by Planmöbel, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
base and sides of the desk are upholstered in a very dark brown faux leather. The top and drawers
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20th Century German Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Minimalist Space Age Desk by Planmöbel, 1960s
Minimalist Space Age Desk by Planmöbel, 1960s
H 30.12 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant Art Deco desk and chair set, in ebonized wood, carved with bold foliate motifs. The desk
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
H 31.5 in W 67.72 in D 36.23 in
Desk table called “Gerard Philipe” by Jules Wabbes
By Mobilier Universel, Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
Desk table called “Gerard Philipe” by Jules Wabbes. Solid laminated Padouk desk resting on 4 steel
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Padouk

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. solid Mahogany desk. The ‘Billet Doux
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Italian suitcase-shaped leather desk in modern style
Located in Milano, IT
In the eclectic world of interior design, there is an extraordinary Italian leather desk, a true
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Colonial Haagse School Desk with Stool, Indonesia, 1930
Located in Amsterdam, NL
-catching appeal! The desk has ebonized ornaments and the stool is upholstered with green ribcord. The piece
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Vintage 1930s Indonesian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Simmons Brushed Steel Sheraton Series Desk Vanity Set
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, Sheraton Series vanity or desk set by Simmons Company Furniture features an
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Early 20th Century American Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Incredible Mid Century Italian Curved Top Desk By Bernini
By Bernini
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Incredibly beautiful and stylish midcentury Italian desk with curved front featuring they most
Category

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

Materials

Hardwood

Prod. Italy, c. 1930 Deco desk with curvilinear forms
Located in London, GB
Made in Italy, probably c. 1930 Long Déco desk with curved shapes veneered and edged in wood and
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Vintage 1930s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Art Deco French Desk in Macassar with Leather Top Insert
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco French desk in Macassar wood Desk is made out of Macassar wood and newly re-upholstered
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

"Optimum" Walnut Desk Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'
By Stephane Lebrun, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, small tables, writing desks, console tables, bedside tables, chairs, bookcases, dressers, cabinets
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Knoll International Complete Office Warren Platner Desk and Sideboards
By Warren Platner
Located in Köln, NRW
Knoll International complete office by Warren Platner desk + sideboards Desk: frame steel
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

804 rosewood rolltop desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Stavenisse, NL
upholstered in black leather. The desk is very well made and very heavy for its size. The desk is produced
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

21st Century Wynwood Desk in Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
charm. Made of solid beech wood dyed Smokey Grey, the desk is upholstered in soft nubuck for a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Oak Art Nouveau Pedestal Desk by J.J. Terburg & Zoon Arnhem, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Nouveau pedestal desk. Design by J.J. Terburg & Soon Arnhem. Striking
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Oak Art Deco Modernist Partner Desk by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
By H.Pander & Zonen, Hendrik Wouda
Located in Amsterdam, NL
on the four doors. Four original solid oak shelves. The writing section is re-upholstered with
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Twain, Grey Leather Desk, Designed by Gordon Guillaumier, Made in Italy
By Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
twain desk has a lacquered brushed steel frame, which gives the base, the top and the secondary shelf
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Twain, Brown Leather Desk, Designed by Gordon Guillaumier, Made in Italy
By Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
twain desk has a lacquered brushed steel frame, which gives the base, the top and the secondary shelf
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Twain, Red Leather Desk, Designed by Gordon Guillaumier, Made in Italy
By Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
twain desk has a lacquered brushed steel frame, which gives the base, the top and the secondary shelf
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Twain Blue Leather Desk, Designed by Gordon Guillaumier, Made in Italy
By Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
twain desk has a lacquered brushed steel frame, which gives the base, the top and the secondary shelf
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Corner Desk by Daniel van Dorp for Reens, 1920s
By Gebroeders Reens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
handles. The writing section is re-upholstered with warm and strong cognac faux leather. This wonderful
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Macassar

Danish Mid Century Modern Adjustable-Height Teak Desk and Chair circa 1960s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
is upholstered in a supple charcoal leatherette and matches the profile of the desk with its stark
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Dakota Jackson post modern Art Deco style executive partners desk featuring mahogany with
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Extremely rare 1 of a kind early Kittinger Spanish Colonial fall front secretary or library desk
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Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Macassar Ebony Art Deco Amsterdamse School Desk by Daniel van Dorp for Reens
By Gebroeders Reens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
handles. The writing section is re-upholstered with warm and strong cognac faux leather. This wonderful
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Macassar

Early 20th C. French Louis XV Carved Mahogany and Marble-Top Lady Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or boudoir with this elegant antique lady’s desk. Crafted in France, circa 1900
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

21st Century Sean Desk in Wood with Top in Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Elegant, functional and comfortable, the Sean desk plays the leading role in the office environment
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Tecnica" Walnut Top Desk with Tie Rods Designed by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
desks, console tables, bedside tables, chairs, bookcases, dressers, cabinets, cupboards, upholstered
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel, Nickel

C.E.O. Cube Leather Desk Designed by Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Poltrona Frau
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Poltrona Frau
Located in Zagreb, HR
Maserati.) Designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli, the desk is based around a rotating cube. Upholstered in
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Icon Table in Patinated Steel and Leather by Christopher Kreiling
By Christopher Kreiling Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ICON Table works as a desk, conference table, or dining table and pairs with the ICON Chair in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Sonia Vanity Set in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Victoria stool upholstered in a creamy-taupe Pierre Frey velvet accompanies the vanity perfectly. Option to
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bureau Plat
By A.M.E Fournier
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
the reverse of the bronze mount to the drawer apron. . This fine bureau plat or writing table is
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Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bureau Plat
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bureau Plat
H 31.11 in W 66.54 in D 37.01 in
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
that changed the face of upholstered furniture belongs to Afra and Tobia Scarpa, who designed it in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
armchair that changed the face of upholstered furniture belongs to Afra and Tobia Scarpa, who designed it
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Scarpa that was destined to re-write the history of upholstered furniture. By taking advantage of new
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Scarpa that was destined to re-write the history of upholstered furniture. By taking advantage of new
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

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Upholstered Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the upholstered writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each upholstered writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. Find 258 options for an antique or vintage upholstered writing desk now, or shop our selection of 88 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an upholstered writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An upholstered writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one upholstered writing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Dessie Studio, Stephane Lebrun and Jaime Tresserra produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Upholstered Writing Desk?

An upholstered writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,427, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $165,910.
Questions About Upholstered Writing Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.