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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
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 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
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
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Czechoslovak modernist chrome and wood writing desk, 1950´s, Europe
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Large Bauhaus Partners Desk, piano lacquer, chrome, Czechoslovakia, 1930´s
This large Bauhaus
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
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
Materials
Stone, 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
Iconic Mid Century Gallotti & Radice Glass & Chrome Waterfall Desk Writing Table
By Leon Rosen
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic mid century curved waterfall glass and chrome desk/writing table by Gallotti & Radice. Desk
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 29.25 in W 69 in D 33.75 in
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
Materials
Chrome
ViNTAGE CHROME X FRAME CROCODILE ALLIGATOR LEATHER PATINA WRITING TABLE DESK
By Andrew Martin
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
unrestored Crocodile or Alligator patina leather writing desk with three full sized drawers
Please note the
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20th Century English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 30.91 in W 47.45 in D 29.93 in
Pace, Mid-Century Modern, Writing Desk, Exotic Wood, Chrome, Dining Table, USA
By Pace Collection
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pace, Mid-Century Modern, Writing Desk, Exotic Wood, Chrome, American, 20th C
This exotic wood and
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Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 24 in W 78 in D 42 in
Modern Karl Springer Style Three-Drawer Faux Shagreen Desk/Writing Table, Chrome
By Karl Springer
Located in Manhasset, NY
desk or writing table in a Springer style finish with a chrome X form base leading to a finely detailed
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in W 48 in D 25.5 in
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk With Chair, Chrome, Steel, Wood, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czechia according to the original process.
The chrome parts have been cleaned and professionally restored
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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
, a unique Czech furniture brand specialising on chrome and bent metal furniture.
It has been re
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 29.14 in W 57.09 in D 28.35 in
Teak & Chrome Base Mid Century Danish Modern Petit Desk Console Writing Table
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Teak & Chrome Base Mid Century Danish Modern Petit desk Console writing table.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 28 in W 51 in D 32 in
Art Deco Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, Oak Walnut Chrome, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
One of the most successful writing desk made in United Arts & Crafts Manufacture (UP) in Brno
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 24.41 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
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 30.71 in W 43.31 in D 24.41 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
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.32 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by Robert Slezak, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Desk dimensions:
Height: 77 cm (30.3 in)
Width: 148 cm (58.3 in)
Depth: 75.5 cm (29.7 in)
Leg
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 6.11 in W 58.27 in D 30.32 in
Chrome trestles desk
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This chrome trestles desk came together with the Tabacof chair, they are a matching pair. The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Freestanding Czech Art Deco Chrome Writing Desk H - 178 by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Wien, AT
Rare model from UP Zavody and even then the most expensive desk from the entire production
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
1970s Chrome and Rosewood Desk
By J. Wade Beam
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
clean, geometric chrome base. Age-appropriate wear.A striking executive desk designed by J. Wade Beam
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Chrome Trestles Desk, 1970s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-Century Chrome Trestles Desk, 1970s
Minimalist - table desk - Vintage furniture
Measures
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20th Century Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Rare Lloyd Chromium Writing Desk by Kem Weber
By Kem Weber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lloyd Chromium Writing Desk by Kem Weber
https://www.themagazineantiques. com/article/kem-weber
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Vintage 1930s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Clean Lined Chrome Mid Century Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Mid Century Chrome Desk, in the style of Florence Knoll, American, circa 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Karl Springer Shagreen & Chrome Executive Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in Denton, TX
Extremely Rare Karl Springer Shagreen & chrome executive desk. Each corner has brass accents to
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Vintage Executive Ebonized and Chrome Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
retro oval chrome handles, adding a touch of elegance to its overall aesthetic. The desk is beautifully
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Obsidian Desk - Handcrafted Black Lacquer Desk with Chrome Plinth
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
lacquered wood with a chromed plinth and a set of three individual push-open drawers on each side in natural
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
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
Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Desk
Year 1940
French
Wood and chrome
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
It is an elegant and
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Hugh Acton Teak & Chrome Mid Century Modern Desk
By Hugh Acton
Located in Toledo, OH
This Hugh Acton teak and chrome desk has a chrome trestle base. The teak desk top is 76" long and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Oak Writing Desk, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, 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
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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
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 53.15 in D 25.6 in
Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Hynek Gottwald, Czechia, 1930s, Lacquered Wood
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
White bauhaus writing desk and chair made by Hynek Gottwald, Czechia.
Period: 1930-1939
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.52 in W 45.28 in D 29.53 in
1970s Milo Baughman Burlwood Chrome Curved Executive Desk
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
wood desk you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Chrome hardware. The
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Gerald McCabe Maple and Chrome Desk or Table
By Eon Furniture, Gerald McCabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Desk or table by Gerald McCabe for Eon Furniture. The maple table, features soft rounded sides with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Cherry and Black Leather
By Warren Platner, Knoll
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
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Lorin Marsh, Modern, Desk, Gray Embossed Leather, Chrome, 2000s
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency style modern desk or writing table. Embossed and stitched leather on a sleek and
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2010s Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
20th Century French Art Deco Walnut Writing Table - Vintage Office Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage French Art Deco writing table with rounded sides, made of hand crafted polished, partly
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
H 29.5 in W 41.25 in D 22.75 in
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 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
Petit Chrome Brass and Thick Glass Top Dining or Writing Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Small Mid-Century Modern 42 x 30" brass chrome and 3/4" thick glass dining or dinette table in
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Rosewood & Chrome Arc Desk and Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rosewood and chrome arc desk and chair, circa 1960s. Very heavy and well made. The chair is
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
20th Century Italian Rosewood Writing Table - Desk by Osvaldo Borsani & Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing table made of hand crafted polished Rosewood
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 28.5 in W 113.75 in D 35.5 in
French Walnut Louis Philippe Desk Leather Top Writing Table, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French 19th century Louis Philippe pine desk, the top is recovered of coated fabric.
Ten drawers of
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 47.64 in W 49.02 in D 29.34 in
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Maplewood Writing Table - Vintage Ebony Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A freestanding, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing table made of hand crafted polished
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 29.75 in W 73.25 in D 36.5 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
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 30.32 in W 57.49 in D 29.93 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
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 28.35 in
Custom Knoll 9' Executive Credenza Desk in Walnut & Chrome
By Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
metal legs, this desk showcases a sleek chrome toe kick, enhancing the sense of weightlessness for which
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Executive Burl Wood and Chrome Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning mid-century executive desk, designed in the United States and dating back to the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk by John Keal
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century executive desk, designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman in the 1950s, is a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Wonderful Arthur Umanoff Olivewood Chrome Desk Mid-Century Modern
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Arthur Umanoff olivewood and chrome desk. We love the great looking burled olivewood top
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Classic Midcentury Walnut and Chrome Florence Knoll Desk Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic midcentury walnut and chrome Florence Knoll desk features richly grained walnut top chromed
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
English Oak and Chrome Desk by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed for Dunbar by Roger Sprunger, this modern, clean-lined desk places a top of now rare
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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Neoclassical style chrome and brass desk. Italian work. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and chic neoclassical style desk is made of chrome and brass. The desk has fluted
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Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Franco Albini for Knoll - Chrome glass and black wood Desk
By Franco Albini, Knoll
Located in Brussels, BE
Designed by Franco Albini in 1928, the Albini Desk is an iconic example of early modernist design
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Vintage 1920s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Marvelous Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Chrome Desk Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
and looks great. It has a clean design with three drawers and chrome knobs. This desk is finished on
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table/Desk, Chrome and Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table/Desk, Chrome and Glass, Italy, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Chromed Brera Desk by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood brera desk by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Materials: Chromed structure. Desk with drawer. Base in bronze
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Magnificent Peter Protzman Zebra Wood Chrome Desk Mid Century Modern
By Peter Protzmann
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This iconic desk, designed by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller, was only manufactured for two years
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Rosewood/ Leather and Chrome Desk by Ste. Marie and Laurent , Modernist
By Andre Laurent
Located in Buffalo, NY
. floating on a modern chromed steel cantilever base.. .Beautiful from any angle. Large writing surface
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Founders Light Blonde Pecan Single Pedestal Desk Tubular Chrome Legs MINT!
By Founders Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Founders light blonde pecan single pedestal desk tubular chrome legs MINT!
Solid wood construction
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
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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 Chrome
- 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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