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Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bauhaus Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
Introducing the Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bauhaus Writing Desk, a stunning piece that seamlessly
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Vintage 1960s American Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
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
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.52 in W 45.28 in D 29.53 in
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by André Lurcat, Walnut, New Polish, Czech, 1930s
By André Lurcat
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk
Catalog model: PS 8
Material: Walnut, Chrome-plated Steel
Source
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 28.35 in
White Bauhaus Writing Desk Made in 1930s Germany, Restored
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
The desk has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, Oak, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Desk dimensions:
Height: 79 cm (31.1 in)
Width: 110 cm (43.3 in)
Depth: 63 cm (24.8 in)
Leg space
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.11 in W 43.31 in D 24.81 in
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Czech, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This iconic writing desk from the 1930s is a remarkable example of Bauhaus design. Designed by
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.32 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk With Chair, Chrome, Steel, Wood, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
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This item features classic Bauhaus design elements. Elements of this style are neutral colors and
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.71 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Robert Slezak, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
classic Bauhaus design elements. Elements of this style are neutral colors and occasional bright primary
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 29.14 in W 57.09 in D 28.35 in
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This iconic writing desk from the 1930s is a remarkable example of Bauhaus design. Designed by
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.32 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus writing desk and chair.
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1930-1939
Material
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.71 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in
Czechoslovak modernist chrome and wood writing desk, 1950´s, Europe
Located in Prague 8, CZ
writing desk from 1930s Czechoslovakia is a striking piece of functionalist art, also know as the Bauhaus
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Sensational Bauhaus Avant-garde tubular steel writing desk by Bruno Weil (BeWe)
By Bruno Weil
Located in PRAHA 4, CZ
Unleash Creativity with the 1936 Bauhaus Avant-garde Writing Desk by Bruno Weil
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 30.12 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Black Bauhaus Table made in 1930s Germany, Fully Restored
By Bauhaus
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Made in Germany in the 1930s and restored by our team.
The wood used for the top is Oak.
Chromed Steel frame.
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Restored Bauhaus Oak Writing Desk, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, 1930s, Czechia
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus oak writing desk designed by Jindrich Halabala.
Period: 1930-1939
Source
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 53.15 in D 25.6 in
Restored Bauhaus Oak Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s, Czechia
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus oak writing desk designed by Jindrich Halabala.
Period: 1930-1939.
Source
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 53.15 in D 25.6 in
Bauhaus Restored Beech Writing Desk Made in 1930s by Robert Slezak, Czechia
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Completely restored writing desk with a frame in tubular chromed steel.
Designed by Robert
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 30.32 in W 57.49 in D 29.93 in
White German Bauhaus Chrome Plated Steel Writing Desk, Made in the 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Desk with a tubular chromed steel frame
Manufactured in the 1930s.
Wood is completely restored
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 30.71 in W 43.31 in D 24.41 in
Bauhaus Desk in wood and iron
Located in Milano, IT
This extraordinary desk from the 1930s, part of the prestigious collection of Maurizio Marzadori
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Functionalist Desk Czech Bauhaus Tubular Steel, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This functionalist desk, with a construction of bent tubular steel was made in Czech Republic
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Modernist 5 drawer writing desk, Netherlands 1960s
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in ECHT, NL
Minimalistic designed writing desk. The top is made from solid wood and is painted green. The top
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Modernist Desk in Solid Wood 40s / 50s Bauhaus Style Vintage
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French desk from the 40s / 50s in modernist Bauhaus style. Structure of the desk in veneered and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Italian Bauhaus White Desk Comacina by Piero Bottoni for Zanotta, 1980s
By Zanotta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Bauhaus White Desk Comacina by Piero Bottoni for Zanotta, 1980s
Desk mod. Comacina with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 28.35 in W 51.19 in D 26.78 in
Czechoslovak modernist chrome and wood writing desk, 1950´s, Europe
By Kovona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century functionalist writing desk in the Bauhaus style. It has chromed structure, wooden board
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk, Chrome Plated Metal, Stained Wood, Germany, c. 1930
By Thonet, Bruno Weil
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus tubular steel desk designed by Bruno Weil and manufactured by Thonet or under Thonet
Category
Vintage 1930s Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 53.94 in D 26.78 in
Rare Rundform Series Berlin Writing Desk by Mauser Werke 1940s
By Mauser Werke
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare and impressive Berlin executive desk from the Rundform series was designed in the 40s and
Category
Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Thonet, Chrome Plated Metal, Lacquered Wood, 1930
By R. C. Coquery, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus tubular steel desk B 282 designed by R. C. Coquery and manufactured by Thonet, c. 1930
Category
Vintage 1930s Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.53 in W 77.56 in D 29.93 in
Bauhaus Desk by Mücke-Melder, Steeltubes and Oak Veneer, Czechia circa 1935
By Marcel Breuer, Mücke & Melder
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, large modernist Bauhaus Steeltube Desk by Mücke-Melder, Czechia circa 1935.
Oak solid
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 30.71 in W 68.9 in D 35.44 in
Small Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk, Oak Veneer and Chromium Plated Metal c 1930
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Berlin, DE
Small Bauhaus tubular steel desk, so-called 'typewriter desk', with 4 drawers. The desk is made of
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 45.28 in D 17.72 in
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Bruno Weil for Thonet, Stained Wood, Germany, 1930
By Thonet, Bruno Weil
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus tubular steel desk designed by Bruno Weil (Bèwè) and manufactured by Thonet, Germany, c
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 29.53 in W 53.94 in D 29.93 in
Bauhaus Large Desk in Wood and Tubular Metal, circa 1930
By Elmar Berkovich
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presented here is an exquisite Bauhaus desk, designed by an unknown designer and manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early Bauhaus "B21" desk / side table in black stained wood with chromed tubular
Category
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 27.17 in W 33.86 in D 17.72 in
Bauhaus Table by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Softwood covered with walnut veneer with drawer designed by Jindrich Halabala in the late 1930s for UP Zavody.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Softwood
Laminated Writing Table Attributed to Arco, Germany, 1970s
By Arco
Located in Den Haag, NL
very nice and stylish writing table. Chrome on steel base, comes with a curved
Laminated top
Category
Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate
Restored Bauhaus Small Dissociative Table, by Mücke-Melder, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
cleaned and professionally restored.
This item features classic Bauhaus design elements. Elements of
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 27.17 in W 26.78 in D 15.75 in
"B286" Desk By Bruno Weil For Thonet
By Bruno Weil
Located in London, GB
A modernist B286 desk designed by German designer Bruno Weil for Thonet circa 1930.
Blue
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Vintage 1930s Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1930's Desk in chromed tubular with drawers on the side
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2602
Desk in chromed tubular with drawers on the side and a thick ground glass top
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Desk, Black Marble, 225x75x75cm Triangular secret compartment Handcrafted, pc1/1
By FELIX SCHWAKE
Located in Bochum, DE
Desk
by FELIX SCHWAKE
FS 418-2
CM L225 B75 H75
IN L88,58 B29,53 H29,53
Grand Antique Marble, black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 88.59 in
PH Office Desk, Chrome, Mahogany Venee, Red Satin Matt, Solid Wood Edges
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bold and colorful, this desk will add style and character too your working day. Poul Henningsen
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 30.32 in W 61.82 in D 28.35 in
PH Office Desk, Chrome, Natural Oak Veneer, Green Satin Matt, Plywood Edges
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bold and colorful, this desk will add style and character too your working day. Poul Henningsen
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 30.32 in W 61.82 in D 28.35 in
PH Office Desk, Red Painted, Emerald Green Leather, Chrome, Satin Matte Drawers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bold and colorful, this desk will add style and character too your working day. Poul Henningsen
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30.32 in W 61.82 in D 28.35 in
PH Office Desk, Chrome, Black Painted Polished, Leather on Panles, Satin Matt
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bold and colorful, this desk will add style and character too your working day. Poul Henningsen
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30.32 in W 61.82 in D 28.35 in
Cuboid Desk, White Marble, 400x75x75cm Leather Drawer, Germany Handcrafted pc1/1
By FELIX SCHWAKE
Located in Bochum, DE
Desk with Drawer
by FELIX SCHWAKE
FS 417
Winner Product Design of the Year, Paris
Winner Paris
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 88.59 in
Desk White Marble, Leather 225x75x75cm Trapezoid shape Germany Handcrafted pc1/1
By FELIX SCHWAKE
Located in Bochum, DE
Desk
by FELIX SCHWAKE
FS 438
CM L225 B75 H75
IN L88,58 B29,53 H29,53
Arabescato Marble, white
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 88.59 in
Rupert Bevan Atomic Desk (in customer's own choice of leather)
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
Our contemporary desk with a top wrapped in customer's own leather and a steel frame. This desk
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Desk in Macassar Ebony by Bruno Paul for Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau
By Bruno Paul
Located in Budapest, HU
Bauhaus Desk by Bruno Paul, 1935, from Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau Dresden
This exceedingly rare
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Ebony
H 31.5 in W 66.93 in D 35.44 in
1930's Thonet Desk B 282By Bruno Weill with Unique Dutch Family Provenance
By Thonet, Bruno Weil
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
1930's Thonet B282 desk by Bruno Weill with unique family provenance of history and including its
Category
Vintage 1930s French Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 53.94 in D 187.6 in
Bauhaus Walnut Writing Desk with Red Top
Located in Prague 8, CZ
For sale is a beautiful vintage Bauhaus-style writing desk that blends mid-century elegance with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica, Walnut, Plywood
Small Modernist Writing Table, Chromed Steel, Veneered/ Lacquered Wood, Bespoke
Located in Berlin, DE
Small modernist writing table made of chrome plated tubular steel, stained/ veneered/ lacquered
Category
2010s German Bauhaus Desks
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 14.97 in
Restored Bauhaus Oak Writing Desk, Hynek Gottwald, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Oak Writing Desk by Hynek Gottwald.
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Czechia
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus More Mirrors
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.3 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Restored Bauhaus Oak Writing Desk, Robert Slezak, Chrome, Steel, Czechia, 1930s
By André Lurcat, Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Oak Writing Desk.
Maker: Robert Slezak
Designer: André Lurcat
This desk was
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus More Mirrors
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 28.35 in
Restored Oak Writing Desk, Hynek Gottwald, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Oak Writing Desk by Hynek Gottwald.
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Maker: Hynek
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Restored Pair of Oak Writing Desks, Hynek Gottwald, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Pair of Oak Writing Desks by Hynek Gottwald.
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Maker
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Steel
H 31.3 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Red Midcentury Design Bauhaus Writing Desk Container by Marcel Breuer, 1930
By Marcel Breuer, Mücke & Melder
Located in Vienna, AT
Original red midcentury Bauhaus writing desk container designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1930. The
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 27.56 in W 17.13 in D 27.37 in
1940s Bauhaus Steel Tube and Beech Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
A Bauhaus writing desk with one container.
Category
20th Century German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
1940s Bauhaus Steel Tube Desk Purple Red
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful recently restored Bauhaus writing desk with one container.
Category
20th Century German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1930s Bauhaus Chrome Steel Tube and Beech Desk by Rudolf Vichr
By Rudolf Vichr
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful Bauhaus writing desk with two containers made of steel tube and shellac polished beech
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Mid-Century Bauhaus Writing Desk by Thonet and Designed by Pierre Paulin
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed by Pierre Paulin, circa 1930.
In the style of the Bauhaus era.
Manufactured by Thonet
Category
Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Desks
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 28.75 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
1940s Bauhaus Chrome Steel Tube and Beech Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
A Bauhaus writing desk with one container.
Category
20th Century German Bauhaus Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
1940s Bauhaus Chrome Steel Tube and Beech Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
This modern writing desk manufactured circa 1940 is a beautiful example of the Bauhaus style.
Category
20th Century German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Bauhaus Herbert Hirche Writing Desk for Christian Holzapfel, circa 1950
By Herbert Hirche
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful double-drawer large writing desk by Herbert Hirche for Holzapfel. It has an archive
Category
Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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Bauhaus Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bauhaus writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and chrome, every bauhaus writing desk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a bauhaus writing desk, we have 59 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bauhaus writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A bauhaus writing desk made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bauhaus writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Marcel Breuer, Poul Henningsen and Hynek Gottwald are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Bauhaus Writing Desk?
Prices for a bauhaus writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $859 and can go as high as $27,896, while the average can fetch as much as $4,035.
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.
Questions About Bauhaus Writing Desk
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.
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