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Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Cream & Blue Ladies Writing Desk Chair Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chair Set. Listing includes a 3 drawer writing desk raised on cabriole legs and side chair with cane
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Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Wood, Paint

Set of Platone Foldable Desk & Plia Chair by G.Piretti for Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
with artistic excellence. item. foldable writing desk & chair designer. Giancarlo Piretti maker
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1970s Italian Minimalist Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

McGuire Whitewash Oak Writing Desk and Chair
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 1970’s McGuire writing desk and chair design by Elinor McGuire. The desk is solid
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV Style Leather Top Writing Desk with Matching Desk Chair
By Drexel
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This lovely Drexel vintage writing desk in the French Louis XV style includes a matching Louis XV
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1970s American Louis XV Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Cane, Wood

1960s Rattan And Formica Right Sided Writing Desk With Matching Chair
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Rattan And Formica Right Sided Writing Desk With Matching Chair. 1960s Rattan Desk With
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Grasscloth, Bamboo, Formica, Wood

Borge Mogensen Desk & Chair Oak Soborg Mobler Denmark 1954 Writing Table
By Søberg Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Basel, BS
Børge Mogensen desk, model 132 for Søborg Møbelfabrik. The writing desk was first published in the
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Oak

Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Hynek Gottwald, Czechia, 1930s, Lacquered Wood
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
White bauhaus writing desk and chair made by Hynek Gottwald, Czechia. Period: 1930-1939
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Writing Desk Chair

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Steel, Chrome

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Regency Desk Writing Table and Chair
By Melchiorre Bega, Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Guglielmo Ulrich
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 Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Brass

1960's Mid Century Modern Copper Clad Writing Desk with Matching Chair
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Mid Century Modern Copper Clad Writing Desk with Matching Chair on Rollers. Very beautiful
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Copper

Post modern Memphis style artistic writing desk and chair, Germany 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group, Gaetano Pesce
Located in ECHT, NL
Unique artistic writing desk and chair. The frame is made from steel and wrought iron in different
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Italian Carved Wood Writing Desk Console Table with Leather Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian carved desk writing table with elevated upper shelf and drawer section, with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

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Glass, Wood

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk and Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk with matching desk chair. By Paul
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Brass

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk With Chair, Chrome, Steel, Wood, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process. The chrome parts have been cleaned and pr...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Writing Desk Chair

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage Vanity / Writing Desk With Chair by Morris of California. Circa 1960s
By Morris of California
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Campaign Style Vanity / Writing Desk With Chair by Morris of California. Circa 1960s
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1960s American Campaign Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Maison Jansen Bamboo Writing Desk and Chair, Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in Fayetteville, AR
French desk or writing table, is constructed of bamboo and features a red leather top. The corners around
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Brass

Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Teakwood Writing Desk and Chair, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This desk with its chair was designed by the famous Italian design Vittorio Dassi, using teakwood
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Teak

Rosewood & Chrome Arc Desk and Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rosewood and chrome arc desk and chair, circa 1960s. Very heavy and well made. The chair is
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

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Metal

Rosewood & Chrome Arc Desk and Chair
Rosewood & Chrome Arc Desk and Chair
H 29 in W 60 in D 48.5 in
‘Burgundy’ Writing Dining Table & First Chair by Michele De Lucchi
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in New York, NY
Burgundy writing dining table & First chair by Michele De Lucchi. The table is constructed from
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
By Travail Francais
Located in Miami, FL
Macassar Wood Art Deco Desk with its original chair.
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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Fabric, Macassar

Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
H 31 in W 67.5 in D 34 in
Guillerme et Chambron Desk and Chair
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Stamford, CT
Designer handcrafted oak desk and chair. Chair adjusts to two positions. Desk knobs are wood with
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1950s French Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Guillerme et Chambron Desk and Chair
Guillerme et Chambron Desk and Chair
H 30 in W 76 in D 53.5 in
Asian Modern Style Walnut Desk and Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Asian Modern Style Five-Drawer Walnut Desk and Chair, the Chinese style chair with high back, the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Brass

"tip igl" Desk & chair, Ernest Igl, Hadi
By Ernest Igl
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare "tip igl" desk with chair from the 1970s by Ernest Igl for Hadi. High-quality frame with dyed
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

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Metal

"tip igl" Desk & chair, Ernest Igl, Hadi
"tip igl" Desk & chair, Ernest Igl, Hadi
H 42.52 in W 53.94 in D 24.81 in
Warren McArthur Art Deco Desk and Chair
By Warren McArthur
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Deco aluminum desk and chair designed by Warren McArthur, American, circa 1930s. The chair
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Writing Desk Chair

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Aluminum

Warren McArthur Art Deco Desk and Chair
Warren McArthur Art Deco Desk and Chair
H 30.75 in W 53 in D 26 in
Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Rosewood Desk and Chair
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid Century Clean Lined Rosewood Desk and Chair, designed by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, circa 1960s
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Metal

Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk and Library Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Excellent example of a student desk and library chair from Chandigarh India circa late 1950s
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1950s Indian Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

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Teak

French Bamboo Desk + Chair Attributed to Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in North Miami, FL
Attributed to Louis Sognot (1892-1970), this mid-century French desk or writing table, is
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Bamboo, Laminate

Sally Sirkin Lewis J. Robert Scott Desk & Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Sally Sirkin Lewis J. Robert Scott Art Deco Style Blonde Maple Wood Desk and Chair, chair with
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Writing Desk Chair

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Maple

Desk and chair-Alfred Hendrickx-Mid 20th Century
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Desk and chair by Alfred Hendrickx Belgium, 1958 Desk: teak lacquered wood Chair: lacquered wooden
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Desk and chair-Alfred Hendrickx-Mid 20th Century
Desk and chair-Alfred Hendrickx-Mid 20th Century
H 30.12 in W 48.82 in D 30.52 in
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Office Chair from Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Beautiful set of Pierre Jeanneret desk and chair. The simplicity of the design, yet robust and
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

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Cane, Teak, Upholstery

Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Office Chair from Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
floating back office chair (Ca 1960) also by the known designer. Desk features three drawers and one door
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

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Aluminum

Splendid Reed Bamboo Desk Chair Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Splendid split reed bamboo desk with its original rattan chair. We just adore the unusual pill
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Jacques Adnet Leather Desk and Chair, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Art Deco era desk with matching chair by French modernist designer Jacques Adnet
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Brass, Iron

Kem Weber Trimline for Heywood Wakefield Desk and Chair
By Kem Weber, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very cool looking desk and matching chair designed by Kem Weber for Heywood Wakefield’s Trimline
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1960s American Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

Asian Pagoda Style Burnt Bamboo Cane Desk & Chair MINT!
By Ficks Reed, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Asian Pagoda Style Burnt Bamboo Cane Desk & Chair MINT! Chair: 18'' x 20'' x 38'' Seat height: 18.5''
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

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Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

20th Century, Paolo Buffa Desk and Chair in Wood
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Turin, Turin
we have a beautiful and elegant wooden set of desk with drawers and chair designed by Paolo Buffa in
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

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Wood

20th Century, Paolo Buffa Desk and Chair in Wood
20th Century, Paolo Buffa Desk and Chair in Wood
H 30.32 in W 35.44 in D 21.26 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted Tall Secretary Desk & Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted 2 Piece Tall Secretary Desk & Chair. Item
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Cane, Wood

Italian Carved Walnut and Rosewood Desk with Matching Chair, 1960
Located in Dronten, NL
A superb Italian walnut and rosewood desk with matching rosewood and leather side chair, made to
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Brass

Vintage Yellow Campaign Desk And Matching Chair Ca' 1960's
By Drexel
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic and fun 1960's campaign desk and matching chair. The desk has three drawers, handles on
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

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Mahogany

Restored Shabby Chic Wicker & Rattan Secretary Desk with Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
White shabby chic wicker and rattan secretary desk with matching chair. This late Victorian desk
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1950s American Late Victorian Vintage Writing Desk Chair

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Wicker, Rattan

Important French Modernist Prototype Desk & Chair by Robert Mallet-Stevens
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in New York, NY
Rare handmade French early Mid-Century Modern desk and chair in hand-formed and hand-hammered (non
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1930s French Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

Roberto Fallani "IONICA" Desk with chair for Formitalia, Italy, 1991.
By Roberto Fallani
Located in Padova, IT
Roberto Fallani "IONICA" Desk with chair for Formitalia, Italy, 1991. Chair dimensions cm
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Wood

Onix desk with matching chair by Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina
By Molteni & C, Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina
Located in Kleinburg, ON
Red 1970s Orix desk by Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina for Molteni & C. From the Molteni Museum
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Chrome

Stylish Sophisticates Walnut Desk and Chair Lubberts & Mulder for Tomlinson
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning 1950s walnut desk by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, from the Sophisticates
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Walnut

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 Vintage Writing Desk Chair

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Metal

Classic Bamboo & Lacquer Campaign Desk With Chair By E. Murio
By E. Murio
Located in Austin, TX
surroundings with this Bamboo & Lacquer Campaign Desk by Murio. Serve your workspace needs with this delightful
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1970s Philippine Campaign Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Curvaceous Danish Modern Desk & Chair by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Danish Modern Desk and Chair, designed by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen, Denmark
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Wood Foldable 6M Desk and Chair, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wood foldable 6M desk and chair, Italy, 1960s Measures: Chair : 55 x 50 x
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Wood

Plexiglass Desk + Chair by Fabio Lenci for Formes Nouvelles, Italy 1970s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare 1970s desk and matching chair by Italian designer Fabio Lenci for Formes Nouvelles
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

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Chrome

Fine French 1950s Leather Covered Desk and Chairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Decoration March 1958 Dimensions of the desk chair are: H 33 1/2" x W 22 1/2" x D 25 1/4" A second cherry
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

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Leather, Cherry

A French Mid-Century Organic and Sculptural Wooden Desk and Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Rare French organic and sculptural solid wood desk and chair.  
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Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Hardwood

French Gray Cerused Oak Desk & Chair Set from a Maine Estate
Located in New York, NY
A matching desk and chair set in gray cerused oak. France, circa 1930. Features a triple X-style
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Wood, Oak

1960s Vintage Regency Italian Burlwood Desk and Chair - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage 1960s Italian Secretary desk. A gorgeous burl Olive wood cabinet with chic
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1960s Italian Regency Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Wood

Rattan & Brass Desk & Chair by Gilles Sermadiras, Ed. Maison & Jardin - 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Rare desk by Gilles Sermadiras for Maison & Jardin, France, 1960s. Rectangular desk with double
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1960s Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Brass, Copper

Mid-Century Desk and Matching Chair by Massimo Scolari for Giorgetti, Italy1990
By Giorgetti S.p.A., Massimo Scolari
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Desk and Matching Chair by Massimo Scolari for Giorgetti, Italy,1990s Dimensions D
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian 1950's Desk and Chair in the Manner of Gio Ponti
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Sculptural Italian School 1950's desk and matching chair is made of cherry wood in the manner of
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

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Linen, Formica, Fruitwood

Apartment Sized Mid Century MODERN Teak DANISH DESK + Chair, c. 1960's
By Bent Silberg Mobler
Located in Weehawken, NJ
mark. We are including a teak desk chair with your purchase - the front of the chair has some rips and
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Teak

Vico Magistretti Design Vintage Desk and Chair Light Maple Wood Color Italian
By Vico Magistretti
Located in London, GB
A vintage and rare 1950s desk with matching chair Italian Design by Vico Magistretti. Light maple
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

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Fruitwood, Maple

Jacques Adnet, Art Deco Modernist Desk and Chair, Lacquered Wood, Opaline Glass
By Jacques Adnet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Exceptional semi-circular Art Deco desk by Jacques Adnet. Made of black lacquered wood, featuring
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Writing Desk Chair

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Opaline Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Desk and Chair by Russell Wright for Conant Ball
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Buffalo, NY
Simple ,,smart design..... Conant ball desk and matching spindle chair in maple,,,, Russel Wright
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Cane, Birch

Art Deco Desk and Chair, Parchment Top, Vittorio Valabrega, Italy, 1930's
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Austin, TX
Double pedestal desk with goatskin parchment top and trim and matching desk. Designed by Vittorio
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Writing Desk Chair

Materials

Goatskin

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Vintage Writing Desk Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage writing desk chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every vintage writing desk chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage writing desk chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage writing desk chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Paul McCobb, Planner Group and Pierre Jeanneret each produced at least one beautiful vintage writing desk chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Writing Desk Chair?

A vintage writing desk chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $75,000.

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.