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Vintage Adjustable Height Metal School Writing Desk With Laminate Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Adjustable Height Metal School Desk With Laminate Top. Item features a wood grain laminate
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Metal

Vintage Adjustable Height Metal School Writing Desk With Laminate Top
Vintage Adjustable Height Metal School Writing Desk With Laminate Top

Vintage Adjustable Height Metal School Writing Desk With Laminate Top

H 29 in W 34 in D 18 in
Modernist Desk by Frits Spanjaard, Wouda Inspired, Netherlands, 1930s
By Frits Spanjaard, Hendrik Wouda
Located in Antwerp, BE
; Haagse School; The Hague School; Writing Desk; Wood; Geometric Composition; Frits Spanjaard
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1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage Modernist Desk by Frits Spanjaard, Wouda Inspired, Netherlands, 1930s
Modernist Desk by Frits Spanjaard, Wouda Inspired, Netherlands, 1930s

Modernist Desk by Frits Spanjaard, Wouda Inspired, Netherlands, 1930s

H 32.29 in W 56.3 in D 27.56 in
Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV026 Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk with one drawer, newspaper holder and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

Vintage Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk
Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk

Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk

H 54.34 in W 63 in D 47.25 in
Antique Correspondence Desk, English, Library, Writing Table, Cotswold School
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage correspondence desk. An English, solid teak library or writing table in the
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Mid-20th Century British Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Teak

Vintage Correspondence Desk, English, Library, Writing Table, Cotswold School
Antique Correspondence Desk, English, Library, Writing Table, Cotswold School

Antique Correspondence Desk, English, Library, Writing Table, Cotswold School

H 43.12 in W 57.09 in D 23.63 in
Vintage French School Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Modern French school desk, featuring a black laquered steel structure supporting both a
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Steel

Vintage French School Desk
Vintage French School Desk

Vintage French School Desk

H 29 in W 25 in D 34 in
Elegant Italian Desk Convertible into Sewing Machine
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
. Being transformable the desk is excellent both as a writing table but also as a piece of furniture for
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Elegant Italian Desk Convertible into Sewing Machine
Elegant Italian Desk Convertible into Sewing Machine

Elegant Italian Desk Convertible into Sewing Machine

H 31.11 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
Elegant vintage Italian desk with green glass
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
desk that's nothing short of a masterpiece, a testament to the era's refined taste and attention to
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Elegant Vintage Italian desk with green glass
Elegant vintage Italian desk with green glass

Elegant vintage Italian desk with green glass

H 30.71 in W 66.54 in D 31.11 in
Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desk in Oak and Leather
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, writing desk, oak, leather, France, 1960s. This desk is
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desk in Oak and Leather
Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desk in Oak and Leather

Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desk in Oak and Leather

H 29.53 in W 49.41 in D 28.55 in
Colonial Haagse School Desk with Stool, Indonesia, 1930
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. The rectangular and asymmetrical shape of the desk is inspired by the New Hague School (1925-1940
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1930s Indonesian Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Colonial Haagse School Desk with Stool, Indonesia, 1930
Colonial Haagse School Desk with Stool, Indonesia, 1930

Colonial Haagse School Desk with Stool, Indonesia, 1930

H 34.65 in W 41.34 in D 47.25 in
Exclusive Designer Desk Sir Norman Foster Architecture School, 1980s
Located in Berlin, DE
Exclusive designer desk Sir Norman Foster Architecture school, 1980s Large, extravagant designer
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1980s English Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Steel

Exclusive Designer Desk Sir Norman Foster Architecture School, 1980s
Exclusive Designer Desk Sir Norman Foster Architecture School, 1980s

Exclusive Designer Desk Sir Norman Foster Architecture School, 1980s

H 28.75 in W 84.65 in D 78.75 in
Vintage Industrial Jean Prouvé Style One Seat School Desk
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Vintage Industrial school desk. In the style of Jean Prouvé Striking French design from
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1950s French Industrial Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Jean Prouvé Style One Seat School Desk
Vintage Industrial Jean Prouvé Style One Seat School Desk

Vintage Industrial Jean Prouvé Style One Seat School Desk

H 24.81 in W 25.4 in D 31.5 in
Adaptable school desk by Jacques Hitier for Mobilor, France 1950s
By Jacques Hitier
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Adaptable school desk designed by Jacques Hitier, produced by Mobilor France in the 1950s, often
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Steel

Adaptable school desk by Jacques Hitier for Mobilor, France 1950s
Adaptable school desk by Jacques Hitier for Mobilor, France 1950s

Adaptable school desk by Jacques Hitier for Mobilor, France 1950s

H 29.93 in W 27.56 in D 33.08 in
Arne Jacobsen Munkegaard School Desk Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Munkegaard school desk designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Steel

Arne Jacobsen Munkegaard School Desk Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
Arne Jacobsen Munkegaard School Desk Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark

Arne Jacobsen Munkegaard School Desk Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark

H 24.02 in W 24.02 in D 20.48 in
Reguitti Italy design in years '60 rare children desk school in wood
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Biella, IT
Reguitti Italy Brescia design in years '60 rare children desk school in wood good structure with
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

Reguitti Italy design in years '60 rare children desk school in wood
Reguitti Italy design in years '60 rare children desk school in wood

Reguitti Italy design in years '60 rare children desk school in wood

H 21 in W 21 in D 15 in
Mid Century Modern School Desk with drawer and Iron Legs, 8 pieces available
Located in Miami, FL
Rare school desk in Arne Jacobsen style. Very functional piece, you can use as a side table
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern School Desk with drawer and Iron Legs, 8 pieces available
Mid Century Modern School Desk with drawer and Iron Legs, 8 pieces available

Mid Century Modern School Desk with drawer and Iron Legs, 8 pieces available

H 28.55 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Desk by Herbert Hirche, circa 1967
By Herbert Hirche
Located in Brussels, BE
Wonderfull minimalist desk By Herbert Hirche, manufactured by Christian Holzäpfel in 1967. Original
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Aluminum

Desk by Herbert Hirche, circa 1967
Desk by Herbert Hirche, circa 1967

Desk by Herbert Hirche, circa 1967

H 29.34 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Nanna Ditzel Teak Danish Desk Circa 1955
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Norwich, GB
A super sleek iconic Danish mid century teak four drawer desk designed by Nanna Ditzel. Circa late
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Teak

Nanna Ditzel Teak Danish Desk Circa 1955
Nanna Ditzel Teak Danish Desk Circa 1955

Nanna Ditzel Teak Danish Desk Circa 1955

H 28.35 in W 68.9 in D 29.53 in
Poul Kjaerholm Very Rare Large Professor Desk
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in London, GB
An original Professor's desk from the School of Architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjaerholm Very Rare Large Professor Desk
Poul Kjaerholm Very Rare Large Professor Desk

Poul Kjaerholm Very Rare Large Professor Desk

H 26.97 in W 72.84 in D 33.47 in
Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Stained Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, corner desk, stained oak, France, 1960s This executive desk shows the fine
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Stained Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Stained Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Stained Oak

H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 55.12 in
Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Oak and Granite
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, desk, oak, granite, France, 1960s Corner desk by French designer duo
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Granite

Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Oak and Granite
Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Oak and Granite

Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Oak and Granite

H 30.12 in W 74.81 in D 59.65 in
Jorge Zalszupin Folding Desk by L'atelier Brazil 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
series of desks that belonged to ESAF – Escola de Administração Fazendária, or School of Farm
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Faux Leather, Rosewood

Jorge Zalszupin Folding Desk by L'atelier Brazil 1959
Jorge Zalszupin Folding Desk by L'atelier Brazil 1959

Jorge Zalszupin Folding Desk by L'atelier Brazil 1959

H 28.75 in W 51.58 in D 31.5 in
20th Century Marcel Breuer for Gavina Desk mod. Canaan
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Turin, Turin
the first and youngest students at the Bauhaus – a radical arts and crafts school that Walter Gropius
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

20th Century Marcel Breuer for Gavina Desk mod. Canaan
20th Century Marcel Breuer for Gavina Desk mod. Canaan

20th Century Marcel Breuer for Gavina Desk mod. Canaan

H 28.35 in W 77.96 in D 25.99 in
Guillerme & Chambron Free-Standing Corner Desk in Stained Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, corner desk, stained oak, France, 1960s. Corner desk by
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Free-Standing Corner Desk in Stained Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Free-Standing Corner Desk in Stained Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Free-Standing Corner Desk in Stained Oak

H 29.53 in W 65.36 in D 64.18 in
Luxury Desk in Zebra Wood by Rene Gabriel, 1946
By Rene Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
Luxury Desk in Zebra Wood by Rene Gabriel, 1946 This desk was edited in 1946, it was presented at
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1940s French Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Zebra Wood

Luxury Desk in Zebra Wood by Rene Gabriel, 1946
Luxury Desk in Zebra Wood by Rene Gabriel, 1946

Luxury Desk in Zebra Wood by Rene Gabriel, 1946

H 30.32 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in
Two Mid-Century Elm Arts and Crafts Style Tables or Desks
Located in London, London
Table or desk Elm Arts and craft style Probably originally used as desks in a school Tables
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Mid-20th Century British Arts and Crafts Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Elm

Two Mid-Century Elm Arts and Crafts Style Tables or Desks
Two Mid-Century Elm Arts and Crafts Style Tables or Desks

Two Mid-Century Elm Arts and Crafts Style Tables or Desks

H 28.55 in W 42.13 in D 20.08 in
Vintage Desk by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, 1950s
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century school desk designed by Willy Van Der Meeren and produced by Tubax in Belgium
Category

1950s Belgian Industrial Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Metal

Vintage Desk by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, 1950s
Vintage Desk by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, 1950s

Vintage Desk by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, 1950s

H 31.11 in W 31.11 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll international, 1970s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll international Biography : Born to a baker
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll international, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll international, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll international, 1970s

H 28.94 in W 75.99 in D 36.23 in
Desk in Oak and Oak Plywood by Marcel Gascoin, 1949
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in PARIS, FR
Desk in oak and oak plywood by Marcel Gascoin, 1949 Marcel Gascoin is the main representative of
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1940s European Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Desk in Oak and Oak Plywood by Marcel Gascoin, 1949
Desk in Oak and Oak Plywood by Marcel Gascoin, 1949

Desk in Oak and Oak Plywood by Marcel Gascoin, 1949

H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in
"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark
By Soborg Furniture Factory, Børge Mogensen
Located in Hägersten, SE
with teak feet. Brass runners and table top in teak. Works perfectly as either a dining table or desk
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark
"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark

"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark

H 28.55 in W 63 in D 35.44 in
Mid Century Modern Model T333 desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno
Located in London, GB
Model T333 desk produced in 1975 from a design by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Geri and manufctured
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Model T333 desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
Mid Century Modern Model T333 desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno

Mid Century Modern Model T333 desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno

H 27.96 in W 78.75 in D 78.75 in
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 Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Stainless Steel

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"

H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
used in a school, hence the signs on the underside of the desk top. Metal constructed base with fold
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Metal, Steel

Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's
Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's

Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's

H 30.71 in W 47.25 in D 24.41 in
Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
used in a school, hence the signs on the underside of the desk top and the front of the drawer. Metal
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Metal, Steel

Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's
Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's

Dutch Industrial Design Desk by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, 1960's

H 30.71 in W 47.25 in D 24.41 in
Handsome Mid-Century Modern Walnut Jens Risom Desk Table Mid-Century Modern
By Jens Risom
Located in Pemberton, NJ
. And if you are wanting a beautiful and functional desk for your home or office, look no further. This
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Handsome Mid-Century Modern Walnut Jens Risom Desk Table Mid-Century Modern
Handsome Mid-Century Modern Walnut Jens Risom Desk Table Mid-Century Modern

Handsome Mid-Century Modern Walnut Jens Risom Desk Table Mid-Century Modern

H 28 in W 74.25 in D 36 in
Lou Hodges Curved Top Walnut Executive Desk for Creative Crafts w/ File Storage
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning crafted executive desk by renowned California craftsman Lou Hodges in walnut, oak and koa
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Lou Hodges Curved Top Walnut Executive Desk for Creative Crafts w/ File Storage
Lou Hodges Curved Top Walnut Executive Desk for Creative Crafts w/ File Storage

Lou Hodges Curved Top Walnut Executive Desk for Creative Crafts w/ File Storage

H 29.5 in W 74 in D 34 in
CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957 Born in 1927, Pierre Paulin enrolled
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1950s French Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Metal

CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957
CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957

CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957

H 29.14 in W 43.31 in D 22.84 in
Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk with Drop-Leaves in Oak and Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, desk, model 'AT305', solid oak, teak veneer, Denmark 1955 Hans
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk with Drop-Leaves in Oak and Teak
Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk with Drop-Leaves in Oak and Teak

Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk with Drop-Leaves in Oak and Teak

H 28.35 in W 91.34 in D 29.93 in
Jet Desk / Igl-Jet by Ernest Igl aka Ernest Hoffmann for Wilhelm Werndl, 1970s
By Ernest Igl, Wilhelm Werndl
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
„igl jet desk” as a rebellion against „a style of furniture prescribed by woodworking machines – smooth
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1970s Czech Space Age Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Metal

Jet Desk / Igl-Jet by Ernest Igl aka Ernest Hoffmann for Wilhelm Werndl, 1970s
Jet Desk / Igl-Jet by Ernest Igl aka Ernest Hoffmann for Wilhelm Werndl, 1970s

Jet Desk / Igl-Jet by Ernest Igl aka Ernest Hoffmann for Wilhelm Werndl, 1970s

H 29.14 in W 69.69 in D 33.47 in
“MODUS” table and chairs by Borsani – Italy 1970
By Tecno Design Centre, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Girona, ES
Triangular table and 6 integrated swivel chairs made for various uses (school and university
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Steel

“MODUS” table and chairs by Borsani – Italy 1970
“MODUS” table and chairs by Borsani – Italy 1970

“MODUS” table and chairs by Borsani – Italy 1970

H 27.96 in Dm 62.6 in
Friso Kramer Reform Table Small Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
biggest project Ahrend did in 1957/1958 and the school was fully decorated with furniture from Friso
Category

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Friso Kramer Reform Table Small Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963
Friso Kramer Reform Table Small Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963

Friso Kramer Reform Table Small Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963

H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Joaquim Tenreiro Bloch writing desk Brazil 1965
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful Bloch writing desk designed by Joaquim Tenreiro and manufactured in Brazil 1965. This
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Rosewood

Joaquim Tenreiro Bloch writing desk Brazil 1965
Joaquim Tenreiro Bloch writing desk Brazil 1965

Joaquim Tenreiro Bloch writing desk Brazil 1965

H 28.75 in W 57.49 in D 27.56 in
Geraldo de Barros writing desk Unilabor Brazil 1956
By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice minimalistic small writing desk designed by Geraldo de Barros and manufactured by
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Metal

Geraldo de Barros writing desk Unilabor Brazil 1956
Geraldo de Barros writing desk Unilabor Brazil 1956

Geraldo de Barros writing desk Unilabor Brazil 1956

H 28.75 in W 42.92 in D 20.48 in
Original 1930's Heal's of London Burr Walnut Writing Desk
By Heal's
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco writing desk by Heal's of London. Burr walnut veneered with figured walnut banding and
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Original 1930's Heal's of London Burr Walnut Writing Desk
Original 1930's Heal's of London Burr Walnut Writing Desk

Original 1930's Heal's of London Burr Walnut Writing Desk

H 28.35 in W 41.74 in D 22.84 in
Rorimer Brooks Art Deco Moderne lacquered bookcase Writing desk with chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
Manufactured by obscure Rorimer Brooks co. of Cleveland Ohio . Art Deco or Moderne Writing desk in
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

Rorimer Brooks Art Deco Moderne lacquered bookcase Writing desk with chair
Rorimer Brooks Art Deco Moderne lacquered bookcase Writing desk with chair

Rorimer Brooks Art Deco Moderne lacquered bookcase Writing desk with chair

H 29.25 in W 38 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Desk by Teak Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen Model 56
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
Fabulous and super stylish mid-century Danish teak desk. It was designed by Arne Wahl Iversen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Desk by Teak Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen Model 56
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Desk by Teak Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen Model 56

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Desk by Teak Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen Model 56

H 33.27 in W 39.38 in D 27.37 in
Guillerme & Chambron, Rare Oak Desk Model "Matignon" for Votre Maison", 1960.
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Paris, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Oak Desk Model "Matignon" for "Votre Maison", France , 1960. Excellent
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Guillerme & Chambron, Rare Oak Desk Model "Matignon" for Votre Maison", 1960.
Guillerme & Chambron, Rare Oak Desk Model "Matignon" for Votre Maison", 1960.

Guillerme & Chambron, Rare Oak Desk Model "Matignon" for Votre Maison", 1960.

H 29.14 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Mid 20th Century French Post-Impressionist Oil - Portrait of Man Writing at Desk
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century, signed with initials and fully verso. Title
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Oil

Mid 20th Century French Post-Impressionist Oil - Portrait of Man Writing at Desk
Mid 20th Century French Post-Impressionist Oil - Portrait of Man Writing at Desk

French School
Mid 20th Century French Post-Impressionist Oil - Portrait of Man Writing at Desk

H 18 in W 21.5 in
Jorge Zalszupin Rosewood foldable Desk, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Writing desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his company, L'atelier. This piece is
Category

1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Rosewood

Jorge Zalszupin Rosewood foldable Desk, Brazilian Midcentury
Jorge Zalszupin Rosewood foldable Desk, Brazilian Midcentury

Jorge Zalszupin Rosewood foldable Desk, Brazilian Midcentury

H 31.5 in W 51.58 in D 28.75 in
Bill, Composition, XXe Siècle (after)
By Max Bill
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
the 1950s with his theoretical writing and progressive work. His connection to the days of the Modern
Category

1930s Surrealist Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Linocut

Bill, Composition, XXe Siècle (after)
Bill, Composition, XXe Siècle (after)

Bill, Composition, XXe Siècle (after), 1938

No Reserve
H 13.375 in W 9.5 in
Untitled (Geometric Abstraction Minimalism)
By Max Bill
Located in Kansas City, MO
his theoretical writing and progressive work.[3] His connection to the days of the Modern Movement
Category

1970s Abstract Geometric Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Screen

Untitled (Geometric Abstraction Minimalism)
Untitled (Geometric Abstraction Minimalism)

Max Bill
Untitled (Geometric Abstraction Minimalism), 1972

H 23.3 in W 23.3 in
Wall Bookcase E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wall Unit; Bookcase; E22; Osvaldo Borsani; Tecno; 1960s; Italian Design; Shelves; Writing Desk
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Metal

Wall Bookcase E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s
Wall Bookcase E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s

Wall Bookcase E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s

H 86.62 in W 84.26 in D 23.23 in
Guillerme & Chambron Wall-Mounted Shelf with Drawers in Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
writing desk. The French designer duo Jacques Chambron (1914-2001) and Robert Guillerme (1913-1990
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Guillerme & Chambron Wall-Mounted Shelf with Drawers in Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Wall-Mounted Shelf with Drawers in Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Wall-Mounted Shelf with Drawers in Oak

H 46.46 in W 58.86 in D 18.51 in
Untitled (Geometric Abstraction Minimalism) (~50% OFF LIST PRICE - LIMITED TIME)
By Max Bill
Located in Kansas City, MO
influence on Swiss graphic design beginning in the 1950s with his theoretical writing and progressive work
Category

1970s Abstract Geometric Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Screen

Untitled (Geometric Abstraction Minimalism) (~50% OFF LIST PRICE - LIMITED TIME)
Untitled (Geometric Abstraction Minimalism) (~50% OFF LIST PRICE - LIMITED TIME)

Max Bill
Untitled (Geometric Abstraction Minimalism) (~50% OFF LIST PRICE - LIMITED TIME), 1971

H 13.7 in W 11.82 in
La fenetre a Meneaux - French Cubist Landscape Oil Painting by Andre Lhote
By André Lhote
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
title From the Palette to the Writing Desk ( De la Palette à l'Écritoire). But the fundamentals of his
Category

1950s Cubist Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Canvas, Oil

La fenetre a Meneaux - French Cubist Landscape Oil Painting by Andre Lhote
La fenetre a Meneaux - French Cubist Landscape Oil Painting by Andre Lhote

André Lhote
La fenetre a Meneaux - French Cubist Landscape Oil Painting by Andre Lhote, 1959

H 36 in W 43 in
Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cabinet
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Forney, TX
case with drop-front secretary desk style slant-front bar work surface, over double-door cabinet
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cabinet
Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cabinet

Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cabinet

H 92.5 in W 35.5 in D 17.5 in
Intersecting Magic Square
By Charmion von Wiegand
Located in New York, NY
she took classes at the School of Journalism while nurturing a growing interest in art history. In
Category

1960s Abstract Geometric Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Gouache, Handmade Paper, Mixed Media, Pencil

Intersecting Magic Square
Intersecting Magic Square

Charmion von Wiegand
Intersecting Magic Square, ca. 1963

H 21 in W 17 in D 1.5 in
Vintage London School Desks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical, graffite topped fold up wooden desks from London school house. Would make wonderful TV
Category

1960s British Vintage School Writing Desk

Vintage London School Desks
Vintage London School Desks

Vintage London School Desks

H 28 in W 27 in D 22.5 in
1950s industrial Children's School Desk Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Midcentury Vintage children's school desk chair. Untouched paint and original parts. Great
Category

1950s American Industrial Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Metal

1950s industrial Children's School Desk Chair
1950s industrial Children's School Desk Chair

1950s industrial Children's School Desk Chair

H 30 in W 23.5 in D 29.5 in
Table Desk of Oak Classic Lab School Design
Located in Madison, WI
School lab table of oak with linoleum top and cast iron feet in shades of brown. Clean-lined, solid
Category

20th Century American Schoolhouse Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Steel

Table Desk of Oak Classic Lab School Design
Table Desk of Oak Classic Lab School Design

Table Desk of Oak Classic Lab School Design

H 29.25 in W 60 in D 24 in
Vintage Belgian Heart Pine School Masters Desk, circa 1940
Located in Antwerp, BE
Classical Belgian School Masters desk made from solid heart pine wood boards by Dox of Lier
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Vintage School Writing Desk

Materials

Pine

Vintage Belgian Heart Pine School Masters Desk, circa 1940
Vintage Belgian Heart Pine School Masters Desk, circa 1940

Vintage Belgian Heart Pine School Masters Desk, circa 1940

H 32.29 in W 53.15 in D 25.2 in
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Vintage School Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage school writing desk for your home. Each vintage school writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage school writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage school writing desk made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage school writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Guillerme et Chambron, Jean Prouvé and Votre Maison are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage School Writing Desk?

Prices for a vintage school writing desk start at $99 and top out at $79,114 with the average selling for $2,526.

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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