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Danish Domino Møbler Oak Double Pedestal Writing Desk Mid Century 1960s
By Domino Møbler
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Danish oak pedestal writing desk by Domino Møbler, this would make a stylish addition
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Oak
H 28.75 in W 52.76 in D 23.23 in
Writing Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A single pedestal writing desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller with a built-in pivoting lamp
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Steel
20th Century George III Style Figured Mahogany Desk with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 20th century, nice quality, double pedestal writing desk, with gold embossed leather inset
Category
1930s American George III Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 30.5 in W 45 in D 23 in
Antique Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates
Category
1950s British Georgian Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Boho Lacquered Campaign Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho Campaign style desk. A chic classic case with chrome classic hardware
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Late 20th Century North American Campaign Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian mid century birch pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian mid century birch pedestal desk circa 1940.
Excellent example of mid 20th century
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Birch
Antique Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique military campaign style pedestal desk. This was made in
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1950s British Campaign Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Wood
Beautiful Military Campaign Twin Pedestal Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely yew wood military campaign style twin pedestal desk
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Double Pedestal Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Sleek Mid-Century Modern twin pedestal desk, circa 1960s. Featuring Classic blonde wood and simple
Category
1960s Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Mahogany and burr leather top pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
desk. Which is in 3 sections, being the top and 2 pedestals.
Top surface with green leather writing
Category
Late 20th Century English Victorian Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Pedestal Desk
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage modern pedestal desk features the iconic mid-century design of Paul McCobb. Single
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Vintage Walnut Pedestal Desk by Laszlo Hoenig
By Laszlo Hoenig
Located in London, GB
A spectacular vintage walnut pedestal desk by Laszlo Hoenig. This was made in London, there is a
Category
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Flame Mahogany & Crossbanded Pedestal Desk 20th C
Located in London, GB
each pedestal which have also been fitted with inset leathers.
This desk is certain to enhance the
Category
1980s Victorian Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Hand Painted Twin Pedestal Partners Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
A superb double pedestal three-part desk with 6 large drawers, 2 smaller drawers and 1 small
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A top quality antique yew wood military campaign style pedestal desk. This was made in England, it
Category
1950s British Campaign Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Yew
LOVELY VINTAGE PEDESTAL DESK WiTH EMBOSSED BROWN LEATHER
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Vintage Desk With Embossed
Category
20th Century British Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Leather
Vintage Oak Double Pedestal Desk, Scotland 1930, H350
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage oak double pedestal desk, Scotland 1930, H350
Scotland 1930
Solid Oak
Original Finish
Category
1930s Scottish Victorian Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
Organic Modern Basket Weave Cerused Wicker Kneehole Pedestal Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish kneehole or pedestal desk featuring a wood frame covered with basketweave rattan wicker
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Vintage Georgian Revival Flame Mahogany Pedestal Desk 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning vintage Georgian Revival pedestal desk, masterfully crafted in flame mahogany
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Mahogany
GORGEOUS ViNTAGE HUNTER GREEN EMBOSSED LEATHER TOP PEDESTAL DESK
Located in Pulborough, GB
Top Pedestal Desk.
Are you searching for the perfect desk that combines vintage elegance with
Category
20th Century British Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Raymond Loewy for Hill-Rom Single Pedestal Student Desk
By The Hill-Rom Company, Raymond Loewy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s single pedestal desk by Raymond Loewy for Hill-Rom composed of a walnut and brushed metal
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
VINTAGE CHiNESE CHINOISERIE DECORATED PAINTED & LACQUERED PEDESTAL DESK & CHAIR
Located in GB
Chinese Chinoiserie decorated twin pedestal desk and matching chair which have both been ornately painted
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
H 31.11 in W 44.1 in D 30.12 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Petit Single Pedestal Desk Two Drawers
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut single pedestal two drawers small desk or writing table.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
1960s Italian Biomorphic Sculptural Double Octagonal Pedestal Marble Desk
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare and one of a kind biomorphic marble desk. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Marble
LOVELY BEVAN FUNNELL ViNTAGE PEDESTAL DESK WITH HUNTER GREEN LEATHER
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Bevan Funnell Vintage Pedestal Desk With Hunter Green
Category
20th Century British Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 54.34 in D 27.17 in
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Double Pedestal Executive Desk, Restored
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern "Taliesin" writing desk
By Frank Lloyd Wright for
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Mahogany
H 28.25 in W 64 in D 24 in
Vintage Tooled Leather Traditional Carved Campaign Style Office Writing Desk 62"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century campaign style desk. Features a rectangular form with brown tooled leather top
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 30 in W 62 in D 32 in
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Double Pedestal Desk, Newly Restored
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern "Taliesin" writing desk
By Frank Lloyd Wright for
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Italian Modern Single-Pedestal Rosewood Desk by Stildomus
By Stildomus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single-pedestal rosewood desk with ebonized legs and chrome-plated brass recessed pulls by
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Brass, Chrome
mirror top arched writing desk, vanity, or console table with gray upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
arched writing desk with mirror top clad in faux leather with matching mirror top pedestal
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Late 20th Century North American Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Faux Leather, Mirror
H 25.5 in W 60 in D 16.5 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Double Pedestal Desk, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk
By Paul McCobb for
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 53 in D 26.25 in
French Modernist Cerused Oak and Lacquered Skin Pedestal Desk ca. 1950s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MODERNIST WAXED AND CERUSED OAK DESK WITH LACQUERED SKIN WRITING SURFACE
Probably French, circa
Category
20th Century European Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Oak
H 29.13 in W 65.75 in D 29.88 in
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Oak Double Pedestal Kneehole Desk, 1970s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign style double pedestal kneehole desk
By Henredon, "Artefacts
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29.75 in W 48 in D 19 in
Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk
By Heritage-Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 31 in W 59 in D 37 in
Founders Light Blonde Pecan Single Pedestal Desk Tubular Chrome Legs MINT!
By Founders Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Founders light blonde pecan single pedestal desk tubular chrome legs MINT!
Solid wood construction
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Chrome
Double Pedestal Glass and Wood Desk with Chrome Mounts C 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century Modern Double pedestal glass and wood Desk with chrome mounts C 1960. Three drawers
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Glass, Wood
Hardwood & Green Leather Partner Desk with Sliding Keyboard Shelf Twin Pedestal
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage Twin Pedestal partner desk with drop front sliding
Category
20th Century English Modern Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 29.93 in W 48.23 in D 24.22 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Double Pedestal Desk, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk
By Paul McCobb for
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29.13 in W 53 in D 25.63 in
Vintage Chinese Carved Mahogany Pedestal Desk Flowers Birds and Leafy Scrolls
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese carved mahogany pedestal desk with flowers birds and leafy scrolls. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Mahogany
H 30 in W 49 in D 28.5 in
Knoll Walnut Mid Century Modern Double Pedestal Desk with White Laminate Top
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Knoll walnut double pedestal desk. This is a gorgeous office desk, perfect for a mid century home
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
George Nakashima Turned Wood Dowel Shape Leg Single Pedestal Small Desk Mint
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
George Nakashima turned wood dowel shape leg single pedestal small desk mint with documents.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
American Walnut Ed Wormley for Dunbar Double Pedestal Desk w/ Folding Return
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American walnut Ed Wormley for Dunbar double pedestal desk w/ folding return.
Uniquer folding
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
Jules Leleu Double Pedestal Mahogany Art Deco Desk with Gilt Bronze Details
By Jules Leleu
Located in St. Louis, MO
Jules Leleu (1883-1961) double-fronted mahogany and brass desk, circa 1935.
Having two set of four
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Bronze
H 29.63 in W 77 in D 35 in
VINTAGE BURR WALNUT TWiN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK WITH REGENCY GREEN LEATHER TOP
Located in GB
Walnut twin pedestal partner desk with original distressed green leather top
Please note the delivery
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20th Century English Regency Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 30.12 in W 53.35 in D 29.14 in
Stunning Burr Elm Green Leather Top Large Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Part Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely, very well made Burr Elm twin pedestal partner desk with gold
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Elm
H 31.7 in W 60.83 in D 36.62 in
Art Deco Desk
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
An Art Deco light oak nine drawer, bar handled, inverted breakfront twin pedestal desk. Just fitted
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Drafting Desk
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970's American drafting desk veneered in bronze and nickel-plated plates. Opening top and
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1960s American Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Mid-Century American Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Double pedestal mid-century desk with laminate top. Six total drawers for storage and finished wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Empire Style Writing Table or Bureau Plat
Located in Berlin, DE
Writing table or bureau plat in Empire style after Jacob Desmalter.
Solid, ebonized beech
Category
20th Century Empire Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Bronze
LATE 20TH C WARING & GILLOW PEDESTAL DESK WiTH GOLD TOOLED RED LEATHER TOP
By Waring & Gillow
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely late 20th-century Waring & Gillow pedestal writing
Category
Late 20th Century English Victorian Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 48.04 in
Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Superbly proportioned Danish teak desk with rear bookshelf and floating pedestals from the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Teak
Paul Mccobb Desk for Calvin
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare architectural walnut and stone desk designed by Paul Mccobb for Calvin Furniture in the early
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Stone, Brass
French Art Deco Desk 'DOMINIQUE'
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco calamander wood double pedestal base desk having doors opening to drawers & shelves
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
1970s Jacobean Mahogany Writing Table with Engraved Leather Top & Gilt Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the 1970s with our exquisitely crafted Jacobean writing table, a beautiful representation
Category
1970s European Jacobean Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Lacquer, Giltwood, Mahogany, Wood, Leather
H 29 in W 55 in D 27 in
George III Style Mahogany Executive Desk
Located in New York, NY
George III style mahogany veneered desk, rectangular with three short drawers above two pedestals
Category
20th Century English Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Hans Von Klier Desk for Skipper
By Hans Von Klier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning executive chrome and walnut desk by Hans Von Klier for Skipper. Made in Italy. Massive
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Chrome
J. Wade Beam "Ponte" Lacquered Desk
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern high gloss navy blue "Ponte" desk with an oval top having a glass top & a single
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Glass, Lacquer
Oak Art Deco Desk with Bronze Handles
By Abbess
Located in London, GB
A freestanding oak Art Deco style pedestal desk with bronze handles by Abbess.
Each pedestal
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Bronze
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Desk by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Highland, IN
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Pedestal features a pencil drawer, a pull-out writing surface, a shallow drawer, a paper drawer with
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Walnut
Mid 20th century carved mahogany Swedish desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century carved mahogany swedish desk circa 1947.
We are pleased to offer this superb
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk
Materials
Mahogany
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Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage pedestal writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, every vintage pedestal writing desk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage pedestal writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage pedestal writing desk, designed in the mid-century modern, Art Deco or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made vintage pedestal writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, George Nakashima and Planner Group are consistently popular.
How Much is a Vintage Pedestal Writing Desk?
Prices for a vintage pedestal writing desk start at $532 and top out at $300,000 with the average selling for $3,914.
Finding the Right desks-writing-tables for You
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.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.
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