$4,485 / item
H 30 in W 60 in D 24 in
Stash Desk lacquer & walnut , lacquer drawers, lacquer and wood desk, waterfall
Located in Ridgewood, NY
A Minimalist’s dream, the stash desk is a perfect combination of deep, rich walnut with a pop of
Wood, Lacquer
Modern Waterfall Desk in Dark Walnut Finish with Painted Brass Accents
Located in North York, ON
Modern Waterfall desk in dark walnut finish with painted brass accents. Beautiful modern minimalist
Wood
$3,024
H 32.29 in W 38.19 in D 19.69 in
1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Waterfall Writing Desk Table
By Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in wood with elegant carved frame
Wood
Custom Modern Waterfall Desk with Marble Accent
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom modern waterfall desk with marble accent. Unique modern styling with rich walnut woods
Marble
$13,450 / set
H 29 in W 72 in D 36 in
1970s Walnut Executive Campaign Waterfall Desk And Cabinet, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Mid Century desk and cabinet set you could
Brass
$39,759 / item
H 30 in W 40 in D 70 in
True White Ancient 200 year Walnut Waterfall Live Edge Writing Desk Contemporary
Located in København N, DK
walnut look in the snow-white resin. It looks really contrasting. Like a painting forever placed in an
Steel
1970s Live Edge Walnut Waterfall Desk Inspiration George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Custom Desk in natural Walnut wood, Live edge Waterfall Form, inspiration George Nakashima. Desk
Walnut
Antique Art Deco American Walnut Waterfall Writing Desk Dressing Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Art Deco era American walnut writing desk. Features the iconic waterfall front with four large
Walnut
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H 31.11 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
1940s Art Deco Italian Walnut Burl Black Glass Waterfall Writing Desk Table
By Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in veneer burl wood and precious
Opaline Glass, Wood
French Art Deco walnut desk/ dressing table- circa 1925
Located in New York City, NY
A lovely, original French Art Deco walnut desk/ vanity. Typical Art Deco waterfall design in book
Sold
H 69 in W 40.5 in D 22 in
Vintage Late Art Deco Waterfall Walnut Chifferobe Secretary Desk Dresser Armoire
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Art Deco Waterfall style mirrored chifferobe cabinet / secretary / vanity desk
Mirror, Oak, Walnut
Gerald McCabe Shedua Waterfall Console/Desk
By Gerald McCabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
known as African Walnut. This piece features natural wood grain variances that cascade down the sides of
Wood, Walnut
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H 29.53 in W 48.04 in D 25.2 in
1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Waterfall Writing Desk Table
By Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in wood with elegant carved frame
Glass, Wood
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H 29.53 in W 39.77 in D 18.12 in
1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Waterfall Writing Desk Table
By Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in veneer burl wood with elegant
Opaline Glass, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 24.81 in
1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Glass Waterfall Writing Desk Table
By Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in wood with elegant carved frame
Wood, Glass
Sold
H 29.5 in W 71 in D 31.5 in
Original Michel Boyer Waterfall Desk for the Banque Rothschild, Paris
By Michel Boyer
Located in North Miami, FL
A "Directeur" desk in walnut veneer, lacquered Formica, aluminum and brushed stainless steel
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Rare 20th Century Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Walnut Executive Desk
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Houston, TX
Leon Rosen for Pace collection walnut executive desk showcases the waterfall polished stainless
Stainless Steel
Pair of Custom Greek Key Stools
By Again & Again
Located in Dallas, TX
Greek key stools with gold leaf finish and blue velvet cushions.
Steel, Gold Leaf
$7,259
H 13.69 in W 44.1 in D 44.1 in
Coffee Table, Lacquered Wood in Handmade Textured Finish, Amorphous
Located in Maçka-İstanbul, 34
Taş is inspired by different patterns found in nature. The top, as it gives its name to the product, is designed to resemble the texture of a stone. The amorphous form of Taş, allows...
Lacquer
$3,850 / set
H 16 in Dm 5 in
Maison Jansen French Sconces, Wall Light, Pair 2 Pairs available Priced by Pair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of very elegant Mid-Century Modern sconces designed by Maison Jansen with original round opaline shades (5" diameter). Priced by pair. Projection to the wall: 5.5". Two patina...
Brass, Bronze
$9,296 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the De...
Brass
$1,730 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
*RESTOCK* 40cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp. c.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed spherical Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version has the 40cm diameter, these lights have remained in amazing condition, with only som...
Glass, Fiberglass
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian Cabinet in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, mahogany, mirrored glass, glass, brass, Italy, 1950s This charming cabinet stands out with its graphical door panels, featuring carved horizontal lines that add character ...
Brass
$2,375 / item
H 5 in Dm 10 in
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Black and White Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali — which means ‘stone house’ in Nahuatl...
Onyx
Swedish Erik Chambert art deco desk, 1940
Located in Uccle, BE
A mid 20th century birch art deco desk with 7 drawers and key included. Date of manufacture stamped: 20 12 1940 Designed by Erik Chambert (1902-1988) who was a pioneering interior d...
Birch
$2,395 / item
H 29.53 in Dm 29.53 in
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Teal Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Teal Blue artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research ...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Dutch Art Deco Oak Writing Desk, Five Drawers, P.E.L Izeren Style
By P.E.L. Izeren 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Art Deco oak writing desk showcases the refined geometric elegance and functional sophistication of P.E.L Izeren style furniture from the early 20th century. Hand-selected from...
Oak
Original Italian Art Deco Desk in Walnut and Briar Root, 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Amazing Italian Art Deco desk in walnut and briar root original, 1930. In very excellent condition.
Walnut
$6,896Sale Price|40% Off
H 11.03 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Willy Rizzo attributed Majorelle blue lacquer and brass coffee table 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Paris, IDF
This stunning coffee table is guaranteed to be the focus of attention when you entertain guests in your living room. Following the glamorous mid-century look of other classic Willy R...
Brass
$2,323Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.99 in W 29.73 in D 17.13 in
Mid-Century Side Table/Night Stand by Pierre Cardin, 1970's
Located in Vilnius, LT
Mid-century asymmetric two drawer side table/ night stand in wood and metal elements in curved form created by Pierre Cardin in 1970's. Very good vintage condition.
Metal
$2,236Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 15.75 in Dm 25.6 in
Grande plafoniera con pendagli vetro di Murano ispirato al mid-century italiano
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Grande lampadario plafoniera con pendagli in vetro di Murano ispirato al mid-century italiano Direttamente dalla fonte: Non siamo semplici rivenditori, ma produttori diretti! Situat...
Blown Glass
Green Spatters Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Free shaped wall sconces made of layers of green splatter like Murano glass pieces covering a metal structure with three sources of light.
Murano Glass
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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Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.