Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Black Lacquered Legs
Located in Madrid, ES
Large desk veneered with dark wood, front with four drawers with gold-colored pulls. Legs of black lacquered metal.
Metal
Large teak desk with metal legs designed by Søborg Møbler, Denmark.
By Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in København K, DK
Large managers desk in teak with metal legs and original teak shoes. Danish designer and Søborg Møbelfabrik around 1955 - 1960. 3 large drawers with compartments.
Metal
George Nelson Swaged-Leg desk
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
George Nelson desk model 5850 design 1954 for Herman miller special version with black legs one of the inside plastic drawer is missing
Metal
Black Desk with Drawer, Wood and Metal Legs, Brazil Mid-Century Modern Designer
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Marajoara design desk with drawers is a study in Mid-Century Modern utilitarian and luxury furniture, featuring minimalist details and inspired by Brazilian native art. The desig...
Steel
21st Century Desk Wight Ebony and Black Leather with Metal Leg by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
A semi-circular black lacquered metal legged desk with a white ebony veneer top and black leather desk blotter. The top of the back legs ends with a LED light. Do not hesitate to ...
Wood
21st Century Desk Wight Ebony and Black Leather with Metal Leg by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
A semi-circular black lacquered metal legged desk with a white ebony veneer top and black leather desk blotter. The top of the back legs ends with a LED light. Do not hesitate to ...
Wood
21st Century Desk Wight Ebony and Black Leather with Metal Leg by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
A semi-circular black lacquered metal legged desk with a white ebony veneer top and black leather desk blotter. The top of the back legs ends with a LED light. Do not hesitate to as...
Wood
21st Century Desk Wight Ebony and Black Leather with Metal Leg by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
A semi-circular black lacquered metal legged desk with a white ebony veneer top and black leather desk blotter. The top of the back legs ends with a LED light. Do not hesitate to ...
Wood
Walnut and Oak desk with x shaped legs
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pleased to offer this great walnut and oak desk with a single draw. This great desk sits on a pair of brass/gold x shaped legs. This is even more impressive in person.
Metal
Vintage Teak Writing Desk By Peter Hvidt for John Stuart
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A vintage writing desk crafted in teak with metal legs featuring a single bay with 4 pull out drawers and an additional pull-out writing surface with glass top.
Teak
Little Shanghai Desk in Olive Wood and Black Sycamore Silver Painted Leg
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Little Shanghai desk in olive wood and black sycamore silver painted leg. There are two drawers on each side. The and sides are in olive and black sycamore marquetry. This desk can b...
Metal
Unique Custom EDHA Shagreen Top Brass Leg Desk with Drawer, Reda Amalou Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Custom EDHA Shagreen Top Brass Leg Desk with Drawer, Reda Amalou Design Dimensions: 140 x 61 x H 75.5 cm Desk with bronze legs and drawer handles, featuring a bespoke stained ...
Metal, Brass
Little Shanghai Desk in Olive Wood and Black Sycamore Silver Painted Leg
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Little Shanghai desk in olive wood and black sycamore silver painted leg. There are two drawers on each side. The and sides are in olive and black sycamore marquetry . This desk can ...
Metal
Mid Century Modern School Desk with drawer and Iron Legs, 8 pieces available
Located in Miami, FL
Rare school desk in Arne Jacobsen style. Very functional piece, you can use as a side table, Childs desk, nightstand or coffee or sofa table, it is very stable .
Metal
Edo 120 Matt Breccia Medicea Marble And Black Nickel Legs Desk by Casa Casati
Located in Geneve, CH
Edo 120 Matt Breccia Medicea Marble And Black Nickel Legs Desk by Casa Casati Dimensions: D 46 x W 140 x H 75 cm.
Breccia Marble, Other, Metal, Nickel
$3,208Sale Price|20% Off
Postmodern Glass Dining Table with Red Lacquered Legs Italy
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Bold vintage dining table with red cylindrical legs and graphic glass top A striking vintage dining table in the postmodern Italian style, likely produced during the 1980s, this pie...
Metal
Bespoke Industrial Oak and Cast Iron Splay-Leg Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Bespoke cast iron, steel and oak splay-leg Industrial modern style desk, table / table base. Built and cast in the United States. Many wood species and finished are available for the...
Metal, Steel, Iron
Italian Mid-Century Writing Table, Oyster Burl Veneer, Cabriole Legs
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century rectangular writing table with oyster burl veneer and three drawers with brass drawer pulls, resting on four cabriole legs. Minor cracks and losses to veneer.
Metal, Brass
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Four-Drawer Walnut Writing Desk by Sligh Lowry
By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern four-drawer walnut writing desk with metal pulls and leg caps by Sligh-Lowry of Holland.
Walnut
Jean Pascaud, Ebonized Writing Desk with Tapered Legs, France, 1940s
By Jean Pascaud
Located in New York, NY
The elegance of this desk can be attributed to the essential quality of its form—with little more than some well placed lines, Pascaud evokes a great deal more than is to be expected...
Metal
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in
Desk With Drawers In Zebrano And Metal Legs, Contemporary Design
Located in London, GB
Zebrano veneer wapping around the top with folded details on the sides. 3 hidden drawers at the front. Gun metal finish metal legs. As with all our furniture, this desk is made to o...
Metal
DK-21 Desk with Metal Legs by Antoine Proulx
By Antoine Proulx
Located in New York, NY
This desk exhibits a signature element of Antoine Proulx design where the metal legs pierce and slice through the wooden desk top. The desk top contains a drawer and/or pull-out keyb...
Steel
DK-21 Desk with Metal Legs by Antoine Proulx
By Antoine Proulx
Located in New York, NY
This desk exhibits a signature element of Antoine Proulx design where the metal legs pierce and slice through the wooden desk top. The desk top contains a drawer and/or pull-out keyb...
Steel
DK-21 Desk with Metal Legs by Antoine Proulx
By Antoine Proulx
Located in New York, NY
This desk exhibits a signature element of Antoine Proulx design where the metal legs pierce and slice through the wooden desk top. The desk top contains a drawer and/or pull-out keyb...
Steel
Unavailable
H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Modern Industry Serif Series Desk in Walnut and Oxidized Steel Wishbone Legs
By Modern Industry
Located in Downers Grove, IL
Bookmatched slabs of locally sourced black walnut rest upon a cantilevered version of the signature Serif leg, shown in smooth gunmetal finish steel. An optional pencil drawer provid...
Metal, Steel
Industrial Metal Desk with Prouve Style Legs
By Marko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue-grey enameled metal drawers and grey Prouve style legs with beige metal cabinet and wood top. In good original condition. Top lightly refinished. Visible wear to metal.
Metal
Midcentury Dutch School Desk with Blue Metal Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Dutch school desk with floating top, Prouve inspired blue metal legs and birch drawer set with long organic carved pulls. In original condition with visible wear, consiste...
Metal
Friso Kramer Style 1950s Metal Desk with Prouve Legs
By Marko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury industrial metal desk with blue-ish enameled metal drawers, light grey metal casing and black enameled metal Prouve style legs. Black linoleum top is well worn with visibl...
Metal
Friso Kramer Style 1950s Metal Desk with Prouve Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Netherlands. Wonderful Industrial metal desk with formica top, blue-grey drawer housing, black enameled metal legs and slate blue enameled drawers. Original condition, visible wea...
Sheet Metal, Steel
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H 31.3 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
Italian antique wooden writing desk with drawer and decorated legs, late 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique wooden writing desk with drawer and decorated legs, late 1800s Wooden desk or writing desk with a rectangular top.
Metal
Friso Kramer Style 1950s Metal Desk with Prouve Legs
By Marko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury industrial metal desk with white and grey enameled metal frame and lightly refinished wood top. Frame in original condition with visible wear. Other similar desks availabl...
Metal
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H 29.5 in W 41 in D 18 in
English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Two Drawers on Turned Legs
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English writing desk or side table of patinated mahogany from the late 19th c., featuring a moulded top with gallery back, over a frieze with two fitted short drawers - ea...
Metal, Brass
Friso Kramer Style 1950s Metal Desk with Prouve Legs
By Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Industrial metal desk with formica top, bone drawer housing, charcoal legs and slate blue enameled metal drawers. Original condition, visible wear and scratching to enamel ...
Steel
French 1950s Desk with Teak Top and Black Metal Legs
Located in London, GB
French 1950s desk with teak top and black steel legs.
Steel
Desk Made In Rosewood & Legs In Metal, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a classic example of Danish design from the 1960s. Made of beautiful rosewood and with metal legs, it exudes an elegant and timeless style. The desk's combination of war...
Rosewood
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H 28.75 in W 69.3 in D 28.75 in
De Sede executive desk leather top and chromed metal legs, marked, 1970 circa
By De Sede
Located in Milan, IT
This unique piece was created for the interiors of a jewellery shop in Lugano. It features an elegant black leather top that matches perfectly with the stylish stainless steel legs. ...
Metal, Chrome
Cees Braakman Desk with Hairpin Legs
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Cees Braakman desk for Pastoe with thick hairpin legs. Side cabinet with sliding birch trays. Stellar and stylish. Good original condition. Minor wear consistent with its age an...
Metal
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H 31.11 in W 31.5 in D 63 in
Italian Desk/ Dining Table with Wood Top and Black Metal Legs, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Italian table composed of a wooden top and wooden baguettes on which glass plateau is placed The table legs are in black metal.
Steel
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H 29.14 in W 81.11 in
Large Executive Desk by Trau, Italian 1960s, Wooden Top on Curved Metal Legs
By Trau
Located in London, GB
Large executive desk by Trau, Turin, Italy, 1960s, veneered in Indian palisander. On both sides of the desk is equipped with two large drawers incorporating the hand pull. The large ...
Aluminum
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H 29.73 in W 51.58 in L 29.73 in
Small Art Deco Desk with Column Leg, Black Lacquer and Metal, France, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
High-gloss polished decorative metal strips around the plate and all five legs.
Chrome
Cees Braakman Desk with Hairpin Legs and Asymmetrical Design
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cees Braakman teak writing desk or vanity with chrome hairpin legs and simple chrome drawer pulls. Unique asymmetric design, with small cubby storage area. Lightly refinished, in oth...
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller Chair and Swag Leg Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous George Nelson model DAF armchair and swag leg desk produced by Herman Miller. In excellent condition. Signed Herman Miller and guaranteed authentic. Beautiful blend of mater...
Metal
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H 28.5 in W 55.5 in D 23.75 in
Mid-Century 6 Drawer Teak Tijsselling Desk with Floating Top and Chrome Legs
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century office desk designed and manufactured by Dutch manufacturer Tijsselling. The desk is made of teak with a floating top and a black painted wood riser. Three sliding draw...
Metal
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H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 29.53 in
1930's French Art Deco Desk on Curved Legs in Makassar with High Gloss Finish
Located in Ulm, DE
Desk in Makassar, high-gloss lacquer finish The desk rests on curved legs All metals original, chromed Curved fitting on the door Drawers across the entire width Original Art ...
Metal, Chrome
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H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 29.53 in
1930's French Art Deco Desk on Curved Legs in Makassar with High Gloss Finish
Located in Ulm, DE
Desk in Makassar, high-gloss lacquer finish The desk rests on curved legs All metals original, chromed Curved fitting on the door Drawers across the entire width Original Art ...
Metal, Chrome
Paul Bridston Table with Hairpin Legs Kandya, UK, 1950
By Paul K. Bridston, Kandya
Located in London, GB
Paul K. Bridston was house designer at Kandya Ltd, working alongside design consultant Frank Guille who was famous for the iconic 'Jason' chair. Bridston is well-known for his model ...
Metal
Chest of Drawers Teak Veneer Metal, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Chest of drawers with pull-out writing desk top, teak veneer, metal legs.
Metal
Dyrlund Santos Rosewood Executive Desk with Metal Legs
By Dyrlund
Located in Oakland, CA
1970's Santos rosewood executive desk by Dyrlund, Denmark. Large working surface of rosewood with three large drawers. Raised on metal legs. Desk is in a good in good condition with ...
Metal
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.
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