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Vintage Writing Desk, 1970´S, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Vintage writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. It´s made of
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Vintage Writing Desk, 1970´S, Czechoslovakia
Vintage Writing Desk, 1970´S, Czechoslovakia
H 30.32 in W 53.15 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Writing Desk, 1970's, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Vintage writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. It's made of
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Vintage Writing Desk, 1970's, Czechoslovakia
Vintage Writing Desk, 1970's, Czechoslovakia
H 30.32 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
Mid century beechwood writing desk, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Mid century writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in 1970s . The design is very
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Beech, Plywood

Fully restored mid century ladies writing desk, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. It´s made of beech wood
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Plastic, Wood, Beech

1970’s French Elm Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern French writing desk. Made of Elm.
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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

1970’s French Elm Writing Desk
1970’s French Elm Writing Desk
H 29 in W 47.25 in D 27.5 in
Zebra Wood and Chrome Writing Desk, ca. 1970’s
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
High style 1970’s writing desk, of stunning zebra wood veneer, on an architectural bright chrome
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Writing Desk by Bohumil Landsman, 1970´S, Czechoslovakia
By Jitona, Bohumil Landsman
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This desk was designed by Bohumil Landsman in 1970s for Jitona company. The design is very simple
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Beech

1970s Writing Desk, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished - sturdy and stable - mahogany veneer
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

1970s Writing Desk, Italy
1970s Writing Desk, Italy
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
Large Scandinavian Desk from 1970's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Scandinavian desk from 1970's in rosewood and bocote wood with three drawers and brass
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Scandinavian Desk from 1970's
Large Scandinavian Desk from 1970's
H 28.94 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Quaderna Desk by Superstudio 1970’s
Located in London, England
Quaderna writing desk designed Superstudio Zanotta. 1970s original.
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Vintage 1970s Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Laminate

Quaderna Desk by Superstudio 1970’s
Quaderna Desk by Superstudio 1970’s
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 31.89 in
1970' S Brass & Oak Italian Desk
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Brass & oak Italian desk Very nice and compact desk from the 70's. This desk was made by an
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Vintage 1970s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

1970' S Brass & Oak Italian Desk
1970' S Brass & Oak Italian Desk
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 27.56 in
Czechoslovakian Writing Desk by Bohumil Landsman for Jitona, 1970s
By Jitona, Bohumil Landsman
Located in Poznań, PL
An oak desk designed by Bohumil Landsman, produced during the 1970's in former Czechoslovakia by a
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Luciano Frigerio Presidential Writing Desk in Walnut, Italy 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio, Luciano Frigerio di Desio
Located in Almelo, NL
Luciano Frigerio Presidential Writing Desk in Walnut, Italy 1960s This is a rare presidential
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Granite

Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
A leather top writing desk with brass accent on the edge and three drawers
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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Leather Top Writing Desk
Leather Top Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 60 in D 30 in
Minimalistic glass and metal desk, France 1970's
By Max Sauze
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Minimalistic glass and metal desk, France 1970's Metal wired desk with two glass shelves. The
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Minimalistic glass and metal desk, France 1970's
Minimalistic glass and metal desk, France 1970's
H 30.32 in W 53.15 in D 27.56 in
Karl Springer Ming Writing Desk/Console in Embossed Crocodile 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted Ming Writing Desk/Console in lacquered embossed crocodile leather with 3
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1970s Italian Writing Desk in Bamboo by Vivai Del Sud
By Vivai del Sud
Located in London, GB
Mid-century modern writing desk by the Italian designer, Vivai Del Sud in circa 1970s. Material
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo

Rosewood and Chrome Drexel Index Writing Desk Library Table, circa 1970s
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Stunning midcentury, Hollywood Regency, Post Modern design writing table, desk, made by Drexel as
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Writing Desk by Henry Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Striking writing desk in oak with drawers. By Henry Kjærnulf. Refreshing design with bold
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Writing Desk by Henry Kjærnulf
Writing Desk by Henry Kjærnulf
H 29.93 in W 61.42 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Ladies desk from HIKOR, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple vintage beech wood writing desk from the HIKOR Písek company, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia The
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Beech

Vintage American Mahogany Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful and timeless 1970's American escritoire desk. The writing desk is made of solid
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Late 20th Century American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Writing Desk Stainless Steel 1970s Style Timeless Design Hand-Crafted
By Katerina Bulgakova
Located in Zürich, CH
The Writing Desk Reflection beautifully balances two opposites - the solid warmth of wood and the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Space Age Yellow Chapter One Desk by Broyhill Premier, 1970's
By Broyhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Space Age Yellow Chapter One desk by Broyhill Premier, 1970's. In good vintage condition.
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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Elinor McGuire Model 226c Writing Desk
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
-form pulls, the desk is expertly constructed and perfectly scaled. The top is hard wearing micarta with
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1970s Wooden and Wicker Writing Desk with Folding Top and Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Wooden and Wicker Writing Desk with Folding Top and Drawers
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Late 20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

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Wicker, Wood

Mid-Century Bamboo, Wood and Rattan Writing Table Desk with Drawers, Italy 1970s
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo and wicker desk with three drawers, a large one
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Rare 1970's Jorge Zalszupin L'atelier Space-Age Plastic Desk
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Norwalk, CT
office supplies etc., metal ashtray (so 1970's! Also doubles as a trinket dish), corkboard and a working
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

1970’s Mid-Century Modern Desk by Schreiber Furniture
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
Schreiber desk with the trademark veneer and distinctive recessed curved handles. The top is mushroom
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Formica, Teak

1970's "Boomerang" Desk in Walnut, Chrome Plated Steel and Glass - Italy
Located in Girona, ES
"Boomerang" desk, large top in varnished walnut covered with a thick glass. Two chrome plated steel
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk or Console Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
A stunning Mid-Century Modern teak writing desk or could also be used as a console table or as a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Desk With Burlwood Top in the style of Pace Collection, USA 1970's
By Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Desk With Burlwood Top, inspired by the iconic Pace Collection
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Burl, Lacquer

Espresso Finish Art Deco Style Vanity/ Writing Desk
Located in East Hampton, NY
This Parsons style, simple and stylish desk has an added feature of a flip top vanity area with
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Mirror, Wood

Danish Modern 4 Drawer Writing Desk with Tapered Legs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish modern writing desk features pressed wood construction, original teak veneer, four
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Mid-20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern 2 Drawer Writing Desk with Finished Back
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish Modern writing desk features pressed wood construction, teak veneer with original
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Exquisite mid-century modern desk by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1970´s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A desk in rosewood veneer designed by Arne W. Iversen and edited by Vinde Mobelfabrik in the
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl Directors Writing Desk in Fiberglass
By Wilhelm Werndl, Ernest Igl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl, Directors writing desk, fiberglass, Germany, 1970s This design
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Fiberglass

Thick Glass Top Glass Base Writing Table Compact Desk
By Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Slick Mid-Century Modern all thick 3/4" glass design writing table or small desk.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass

Mastercraft Compact Brass Cylinder Roll Top Desk Writing Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
two drawers desk writing table by Mastercaft.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Matteo Grassi "Metron" Boomerang Desk in Dark Cognac Leather, Italy 1970's
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Den Haag, NL
Matteo Grassi "Metron" Boomerang shaped desk completely in leather, Italy 1970's Wooden top and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Postmodern Design in Style of Milo Baughman Burl Wood Desk, 1970's
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern design burl wood desk in the style of Milo Baughman, 1970's / 80's. Made in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Italian Chrome X-Base Trestle Dining Table or Writing Desk
By Pace Collection
Located in Danville, CA
writing desk. The base will easily support a glass or stone top as large as 48 x 108 x 3/4. Base
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stone, Chrome

Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency Campaign Black Lacquered Writing Desk by Sligh
By Sligh Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency Campaign style writing desk By Sligh Furniture USA
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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl 'Igl-Jet' Writing Desk in Fiberglass
By Wilhelm Werndl, Ernest Igl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl, directors writing desk model 'Igl-jet', fiberglass, Germany, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Fiberglass

Giuseppe Rivadossi Writing Desk in Walnut With Rare Guglielmo Pecorini Chair
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, writing desk, walnut, metal, Italy, 1970s Giuseppe Rivadossi
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Cherry and Black Leather
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, cherry, chrome-plated metal, black leather, United States
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

French 1970s Steel Desk
By Raymond Cohen
Located in London, GB
For Cohray An extremely handsome brushed and polished steel desk with clean lines, the drawer pull
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

French 1970s Steel Desk
French 1970s Steel Desk
H 29.93 in W 64.97 in D 27.56 in
1970s Aluminum "Sawhorse" Table or Desk
Located in Highland, IN
creating a wonderful desk or table. The original glass shows damage– ordering a new glass top saves on
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Bergwood, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Bergwood, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Bergwood, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Bergwood, 1970s
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Bohemian Wicker Desk and Chair 1970s France
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of Bamboo and Wicker Desk and matching Chair . one drawer ,nice and very light
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Vintage 1970s French Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wicker

Bohemian Wicker Desk and Chair 1970s France
Bohemian Wicker Desk and Chair 1970s France
H 29.14 in W 30.71 in D 18.9 in
Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT
By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

1970s desk, Luigi Colani, Flötotto
By Luigi Colani, Elmar Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Space age desk from the 1970s by Luigi Colani for Flötotto. Corpus and height-adjustable plastic
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Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

 1970s desk, Luigi Colani, Flötotto
 1970s desk, Luigi Colani, Flötotto
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 22.05 in
1970s desk, Luigi Colani, Flötotto
By Luigi Colani, Elmar Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Space age desk from the 1970s by Flötotto. The design is attributed to the Italian designer Luigi
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plastic

1970s desk, Luigi Colani, Flötotto
1970s desk, Luigi Colani, Flötotto
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 22.05 in
1970's Midcentury Modern Desk in Tubular Chrome & Wood Leaf by Geraldo Barros
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian Modern desk has a chromed tubular metal base with top and drawers in agglomerated
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

1970s Henredon Burl/ Rattan Maguire Style Desk
By Henredon
Located in Marietta, GA
Functional and trending, at the moment, rattan and burl desk by Henredon. Similar in style, to
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Gorgeous French Louis XV Style Ebonized Writing Executive Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
rich leather top. The desk Measures 43.5 wide x 27 deep x 30 tall. Dates to the 1970s era.
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Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Faux Bamboo Henry Link "Bali Hai" Writing Desk With Chair by Lexington
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace tropical sophistication with the Faux Bamboo Bali Hai Desk Set by Lexington. This set
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20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Rosenthal "Hombre" Solid Desk, by Burkhard Vogtherr, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Neuss, NW
Hombre desk with trolley by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal from the 1970s. High-quality solid
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Vintage 1970s German Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Ash

Unique Writing Desk with Black and White Stone Veneer and Brass Inlays
Located in Budapest, HU
Wooden desk with an elegant veneer of white and black stone, adorned with intricate brass inlays
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Desks and Writing Tables

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Stone, Brass

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
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Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate

Cantilever Lacquered White Tessellated Bone Tile File Drawer Desk Writing Table
By Jimeco ltda
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern white tile bone desk, weighted bottom study cantilever design.
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20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bone

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Writing Desk 1970s For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of writing desk 1970s available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all writing desk 1970s available were constructed with great care. Writing desk 1970s have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Writing desk 1970s made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made writing desk 1970s over the years, but those made by Pace Collection, Peter Løvig Nielsen and Leon Rosen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Writing Desk 1970s?

Prices for writing desk 1970s can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, writing desk 1970s begin at $200 and can go as high as $250,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.

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 Writing Desk 1970s
  • 1stDibs 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, 2021
    A 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, 2021
    A 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, 2023
    What 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 15, 2024
    What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In 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.