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Katsura 60" Desk
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
architecture that combines both feelings of modern and traditional design. Our Katsura Desk features three
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2010s Asian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Katsura 60" Desk
Katsura 60" Desk
H 30 in W 60 in D 24 in
Silas Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Silas writing desk is crafted in solid hardwood with steel and brass accents. Inspired by the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...

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Stainless Steel

Silas Writing Desk
Silas Writing Desk
H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Edwardian desk / writing table, made in England and dating from around the 1890
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Antique 1890s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
H 31.11 in W 35.04 in D 21.26 in
Cees Braakman Pastoe Desk 60's
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Bunnik, NL
A neat desk designed by Cees Braakman for the Pastoe label. An extremely rare model with two
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bentwood

Cees Braakman Pastoe Desk 60's
Cees Braakman Pastoe Desk 60's
H 29.93 in W 45.28 in D 23.63 in
Antique Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from
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Vintage 1930s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Antique Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Antique Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 29.93 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
This vintage Mid-Century Modern writing desk has been completely refinished and refreshed to look
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Wooden Desk from the 60's
Located in bari, IT
Wooden desk from the measurements contained with chest of drawers, Italian, 60s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Wooden Desk from the 60's
Italian Wooden Desk from the 60's
H 31.11 in W 51.19 in D 35.44 in
Midcentury Formica Writing Desk, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century writing desk with one drawer. It has chromed legs and formica top. Very simple
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Kai Kristiansen Fm 60 Executive Desk In Teak
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Danish modern executive desk Model FM 60 in teak was designed by Kai Kristiansen for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Antique William IV Leather Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic original William IV period desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Fully restored midcentury writing Desk, 1960's, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This ladies writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. It's made of beech
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Plastic, Wood, Beech

Czechoslovak Midcentury Chrome and Formica Writing Desk, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury writing desk with three plastic drawer. It has a construction of chrome pipes and a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Country French Baker Furniture Executive Writing Desk Circa 1980
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
tenoned antique style Baker Furniture walnut Country French writing desk. The desk is in good condition
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Vintage 1980s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk Antique French Napoleon III
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Vintage 1930s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French Hollywood Regency Style Ebony Lacquer Executive Desk / Writing Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
French Hollywood Regency Style Ebony Lacquer Executive Desk / Writing Table A spectacular
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2010s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Fratelli Proserpio Writing Table Teak Desk by, Italy, Mid-Century
By Fratelli Prosperio
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak rollup secretary desk by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy 1960's. Modernist compact writing desk
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak, Hardwood

Shagreen Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
sculptural writing desk as an ode to his iconic lighting collection. The tabletop is inlaid in cream shagreen
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1950s Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Walnut Writing Desk
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Look at this beautiful wood grained Mid century modern writing desk designed by Kipp Stewart for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

John Vesey V-60 Stainless Steel Bronze and Red Leather Desk, 1960s
By John Vesey
Located in Miami, FL
V-60 desk by John Vesey. A rare example of this very elusive desk. Solid stainless steel body with
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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze, Stainless Steel

Antique Inlaid Satinwood Writing Table Desk by Edwards & Roberts, 19th Century
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
This is a sublime satinwood and marquetry desk by Edwards & Roberts, Circa 1880 in date. This
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Antique 1880s English Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

Reguitti Italy design in years '60 rare children desk school in wood
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Biella, IT
Reguitti Italy Brescia design in years '60 rare children desk school in wood good structure with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Brass
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand. Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Brass by
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2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Copper
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand. Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Copper by
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2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand. Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth Antique Bronze by
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2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Fine Hammered Brass
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand. Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Fine Hammered Brass by
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2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth White Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand. Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth White Bronze by
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2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Gervasoni Writing Desk in Black Lacquer with Wooden Feet by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
on a whole new dimension: LC 60 is an elegant desk of rather small dimensions, designed in the name
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Lacquer

21st Century Two-Drawer Mirrored Glass and Brass Writing Desk or Console
Located in Miami, FL
This is one of five exclusive pieces. Two-drawer mirrored glass and brass writing desk Beautiful
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2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Fine Hammered White Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand. Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Fine Hammered White
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2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Fine Hammered Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand. Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Fine Hammered Antique
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2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Writing Desk in Walnut with Inlay by Meroni & Fossati
By Meroni & Fossati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian elegant early 20th century Directoire writing desk in walnut massive and veneered with
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Early 20th Century Italian Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered White Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand. Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered White
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2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand. Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Antique
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2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Small Italian Desk with Matching Chair - 60's - Vittorio Dassi - Set of 2
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Milano, IT
La scrivania italiana di metà secolo disegnata da Vittorio Dassi negli anni '60, è uno
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1840 POLLARD OAK BROWN LEATHER TOP WRiTING LIBRARY TABLE DESK
By Holland & Sons
Located in GB
original Circa 1840 Pollard Oak Library writing table or desk with Chestnut Brown leather writing surface
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

60s Desk
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with side drawers and one central under-top drawer. Exotic wood veneer, brass, original back-treated glass top. Good conditions.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

60s Desk
60s Desk
H 31.89 in W 63.78 in D 32.09 in
20th Century French Directoire Style Mahogany and Brass Writing Desk from W & J
Located in Southampton, NY
20th century French Directoire Style mahogany and brass writing desk from W. & J. Sloane A classic
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20th Century American Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

60s Desk
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with side drawer column, enameled metal, mahogany veneer wood. Good conditions.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

60s Desk
60s Desk
H 29.53 in W 49.61 in D 29.53 in
Gispen Industrial "7804" Desk with Blue Drawer Fronts and a Linoleum Writing Top
By Gispen, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gispen industrial desk with blue drawers, blue linoleum top and grey enameled metal frame. Part of
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Wooden Desk Interlock André Fu Living Home Office Laptop Writing Table Oak New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Description: Geometry desk Color: Grey Size: 145 x 60/75 x 73 H cm Material: Oak Collection
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2010s Chinese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand. Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth Copper by Paul
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2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand. Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth Brass by Paul
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2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Modern Writing Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern writing table with a lacquered top on a silver gilt iron cube form base. Dimensions: 60
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Modern Writing Table
Modern Writing Table
H 30 in W 60 in D 25 in
Mid-Century Modern Carlo de Carli Writing Desk Solid Beech Maple and Mahogany
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern Carlo di Carli writing desk in solid beech, maple, and mahogany the bottom of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech, Mahogany, Maple

60s Desk Cabinet
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Cabinet with drop-down desk and storage compartment with hinged doors. Teak veneer wood and brass. Good conditions.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

60s Desk Cabinet
60s Desk Cabinet
H 56.11 in W 41.15 in D 16.93 in
60s-70s Desk
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Large size desk with side drawer columns, wood veneer exotic wood stained, chrome-plated aluminum. Good conditions.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

60s-70s Desk
60s-70s Desk
H 30.12 in W 84.65 in D 35.44 in
60s desk, Frattini style
Located in Felino, IT
scrittoio anni 60, in stile G.Frattini per Bernini. realizzato da artigiano Italiano, ispirandosi
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

60s desk, Frattini style
60s desk, Frattini style
H 34.65 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Vintage 1960s Danish design desk
Located in Brescia, IT
Tavolo da ufficio vintage in teak. Questa scrivania scandinava prodotta negli anni ‘60, con il suo
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage 1960s Danish design desk
Vintage 1960s Danish design desk
H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
19th Century American Birdseye Maple Desk
Located in New York, NY
) Vermont 1850-60. Beautiful writing desk consisting of three stepped upper panels (left, right, back) and
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Antique 1860s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

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Birdseye Maple

Scrivania di Florence Knoll Anni 60
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Grande scrivania con base in alluminio, piano con piccoli cassetti, legno impiallacciato legno esotico.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Scrivania di Florence Knoll  Anni 60
Scrivania di Florence Knoll  Anni 60
H 28.55 in W 72.05 in D 38 in
1960s teak and formica desk
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Scrittoio anni '60 dalle misure contenute ma molto funzionale. La struttura è in tubolare di ferro
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

1960s teak and formica desk
1960s teak and formica desk
H 31.5 in W 38.98 in D 22.45 in
Industrial Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
and design. An ideal desk in a home office or corporate environment. Dimensions: 60" W x 30" D x 30
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Industrial Desk
Industrial Desk
H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Exhibition Quality Amboyna 6 Drawer Writing Table
Located in Seaford, GB
Partners Writing Table or Desk. It has a makers stamp on each drawer of ‘La Porte Barmen’ and searching on
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Shine Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Desk shine with tempered and welded glass, 15mm thickness with mounting brackets in polished
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum, Steel

Shine Desk
Shine Desk
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Hemm Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hemm desk is an exercise in simplicity, refinement and the necessary details to support daily
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...

Materials

Ash, Oak, Walnut

Hemm Desk
Hemm Desk
H 33.25 in W 60 in D 30 in
Midnight Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Midnight Modern Desk with a unique dark cerused greyed finish having a large flat top writing
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Midnight Modern Desk
Midnight Modern Desk
H 30 in W 60 in D 28 in
Classic French Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic French Black Desk with a tooled inset leather top writing surface, the ebonized and
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Desks and Writing ...

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Brass

Classic French Desk
Classic French Desk
H 30 in W 60 in D 29 in
Scrittoio Proserpio Vintage Anni 60 Legno Impiallacciato Teak
By F.P. Fratelli Proserpio 1
Located in Milano, IT
Scrittoio con piano estraibile e alzata in legno impiallacciato teak.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large mahogany pedestal desk the rectangular top with inset leather having tooled border enclosed
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Mahogany Pedestal Desk
H 30.5 in W 60 in D 36 in
French Mahogany Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A flame mahogany writing desk, with leather inlaid side slides and five drawers surrounding the
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French Mahogany Desk
French Mahogany Desk
H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
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Writing Desk 60 For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the writing desk 60 you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every writing desk 60 was constructed with great care. Find 961 options for an antique or vintage writing desk 60 now, or shop our selection of 79 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the writing desk 60 you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A writing desk 60 made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. A well-made writing desk 60 has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kai Kristiansen, Pierre Jeanneret and Osvaldo Borsani are consistently popular.

How Much is a Writing Desk 60?

Prices for a writing desk 60 start at $10 and top out at $350,000 with the average selling for $3,396.

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 60
  • 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 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 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 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 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.