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Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
, center square of the desk, frieze, corners, carved lion’s heads and throughout the base. A writing slide
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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

  • Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
  • Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
  • Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
  • Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
H 32.75 in W 54.5 in D 33 in
Vintage Writing Desk in Wood and Glass with Armchair
Located in Milano, IT
the 1920s/30s. The vintage writing desk is very rare and distinctive. The top is made entirely of
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Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Desk with Armchair, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large desk made of black lacquer-finished wood with decoratively rubbed corners and matching
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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

  • Desk with Armchair, 20th Century
  • Desk with Armchair, 20th Century
  • Desk with Armchair, 20th Century
  • Desk with Armchair, 20th Century
H 31.11 in W 74.61 in D 35.44 in
Square Desk. Solid Wood Writing Table
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Square Desk was inspired by the design of Brazilian modern furniture from the 1950s and 1960s
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Straw, Wood

  • Square Desk. Solid Wood Writing Table
  • Square Desk. Solid Wood Writing Table
  • Square Desk. Solid Wood Writing Table
  • Square Desk. Solid Wood Writing Table
H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 21.66 in
19th Century Burl Walnut Partner's Desk with Armchair
Located in Antwerp, BE
century burl walnut partners writing desk with armchair.This desk has functional curved drawers on both
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Brass

Square Desk, Square Armchair, Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Square Desk was inspired by the design of Brazilian modern furniture from the 1950s and 1960s
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Straw, Wood

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
LC16 desk by Le Corbusier for Cassina. Working closely with the Fondatiòn Le Corbusier and
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

The Bi Writing Desk. Handcrafted from solid jequitibá and imbuia wood.
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Bi writing desk brings modernity and lightness combined with a classic touch. It's crafted from
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Magnificent Grand Bureau / Writing Desk Louis XV, After Francois Linke, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent grand bureau/writing desk Louis XV, After Francois Linke The desk has an estimated
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Late 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Desk with Armchair by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern desk with Chair designed by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Axel Einar Hjorth Sibylla desk and armchair, Sweden 1930’s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Valby, 84
Rare and important Axel Einar Hjorth desk and armchair from the Sibylla series in the original
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Pine

Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Trestle Desk & Armchair Hardwood & Brass
Located in GB
Campaign trestle desk with matching directors armchair. A highly decorative and well made pairing, the
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Desk and Armchair by Jacques Adnet, Stitched Leather and Skaï, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
These desk and armchair by Jacques Adnet are quite rare with its marine type handles. Thea are
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Stunning Atomic Age Boomerang Desk and Gemini Leather Armchair, France 1970
Located in New York, NY
France, 1970's A phenomenal Space Age boomerang desk. A beautifully elongated and angled Formica
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Set of Art Deco Armchair & Desk by Francisque Chaleyssin 40's French, G589 G590
By Francisque Chaleyssin
Located in Lyon, FR
Set composed of a desk and an armchair of art deco style of the cabinetmaker from Lyon Francisque
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Velvet, Oak

19th Century French Hand Carved Oak Desk with Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Design 19th French hand carved oak wood table desk with iron stretcher. This antique
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

The Square desk with 3 Drawers. Solid Brazilian wood and Straw.
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Square Desk was inspired by the design of Brazilian modern furniture from the 1950s and 1960s
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Straw, Wood

Italian Midcentury Vanity Table with Armchair by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Dassi Mobili Moderni, Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stunning and very rare Italian small Vanity Table of the 1950s, equipped with mirror and armchair
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Velvet, Maple

Brazilian Modern Desk in Hardwood with Floating Drawers, Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this magnificent Mid-Century Modern desk n hardwood & chrome finishes by Sergio
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Hollywood Regency Style Desk with Embossed Stitched Leather on a Chrome Frame
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Stamford, CT
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

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Chrome

Office Set with Early Pierre Chapo Table and Erich Dieckmann Armchair
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Office set consisting of Pierre Chapo Table with Erich Diekmann Armchair Pierre Chapo, table
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm, Walnut

"Tecnica" Walnut Top Desk with Tie Rods Designed by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica" is a desk, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by Dessie', featuring a metallic
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Stainless Steel, Nickel

De Puydt Desk and chair set
Located in Ranst, BE
De Puydt Brutalist Oak Desk and Armchair: Iconic Belgian Craftsmanship from the 1970s De Puydt
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Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

  • De Puydt Desk and chair set
  • De Puydt Desk and chair set
  • De Puydt Desk and chair set
  • De Puydt Desk and chair set
H 30.71 in W 49.22 in D 29.53 in
Desk in Mahogany Louis XVI Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minister desk in mohagany gilded brass and green leather on the top The desk have two extensions
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

  • Desk in Mahogany Louis XVI Style
  • Desk in Mahogany Louis XVI Style
  • Desk in Mahogany Louis XVI Style
  • Desk in Mahogany Louis XVI Style
H 30 in W 56 in D 31 in
Alias Plettro Desk W01 by Paolo Rizzatto
By Paolo Rizzatto, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
- pe that makes it a perfect writing desk. Born in Milan in 1941, Paolo Rizzatto graduated in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

  • Alias Plettro Desk W01 by Paolo Rizzatto
  • Alias Plettro Desk W01 by Paolo Rizzatto
  • Alias Plettro Desk W01 by Paolo Rizzatto
  • Alias Plettro Desk W01 by Paolo Rizzatto
H 30.71 in W 57.09 in D 41.34 in
Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Mist Oak
By Man of Parts, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Paris, FR
'Savignyplatz' Desk by Man of Parts Signed by Sebastian Herkner Solid oak wood Dimensions: H. 75
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21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...

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Oak

  • Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Mist Oak
  • Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Mist Oak
  • Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Mist Oak
  • Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Mist Oak
H 29.53 in W 77.76 in D 36.03 in
Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Ivory Oak
By Man of Parts, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Paris, FR
'Savignyplatz' Desk by Man of Parts Signed by Sebastian Herkner Solid oak wood Dimensions: H. 75
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21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...

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Oak

  • Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Ivory Oak
  • Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Ivory Oak
  • Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Ivory Oak
  • Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Ivory Oak
H 29.53 in W 77.76 in D 36.03 in
Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Whiskey Oak
By Man of Parts, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Paris, FR
'Savignyplatz' Desk by Man of Parts Signed by Sebastian Herkner Solid oak wood Dimensions: H. 75
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21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Oak

  • Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Whiskey Oak
  • Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Whiskey Oak
  • Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Whiskey Oak
  • Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Whiskey Oak
H 29.53 in W 77.76 in D 36.03 in
The Chiquita Desk. Solid Brazilian Wood and Natural Straws.
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Chiquita writing desk features smooth and delicate lines, with 4 drawers featuring fronts made
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Straw, Wood

Contemporary Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Nude Oak
By Sebastian Herkner, Man of Parts
Located in Paris, FR
'Savignyplatz' Desk by Man of Parts Signed by Sebastian Herkner Solid oak wood Finishes
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21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The “Clara” desk is made with Brazilian rosewood, also known as jacaranda, with a rosewood veneer
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Contemporary Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Black Oak
By Sebastian Herkner, Man of Parts
Located in Paris, FR
'Savignyplatz' Desk by Man of Parts Signed by Sebastian Herkner Solid oak wood Dimensions: H. 75
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21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Oak

"Optimum" Walnut Desk Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Stephane Lebrun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, small tables, writing desks, console tables, bedside tables, chairs, bookcases, dressers, cabinets
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Table by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Prato, IT
, creating a line of products, armchairs and chairs, furniture, desks and tables. Measurements: Desk cm
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Minimalist Outdoor Armchair by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
A stylish, minimalist outdoor armchair designed for the younger generation that invites the
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Puff Armchair by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina *Precio
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
A design armchair with soft, generous contours, designed to bring home casual, sophisticated
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Executive Desk and Leather Swivel Chair, Rosewood Veneer, France, 1930s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very elegant Art Deco Executive Desk with original old leather swivel armchair, France about 1930
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1800s Antique French Oromlu-Mounted, Burlwood, 3-Piece Set, Desk, Office Suite!!
Located in Austin, TX
desk, top with inset gilt-embossed leather writing surface, fitted with center drawer, flanked by two
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Antique 19th Century Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Original Thomas Chippendale George III Hardwood Architect's Work Desk Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
Architects writing table or desk A very fine, highly collectable and rare piece of English Georgian
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Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

1800s Antiqe French Oromlu-Mounted, Burlwood, 3-Piece Set, Desk, Office Suite!!
Located in Austin, TX
, including: (1) Napoleon III period burled walnut desk, top with inset gilt-embossed leather writing
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Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Executive Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful large executive desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani, manufactured by Tecno Milano in Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Karl Erik Ekselius Desk Table for Joc Furniture Rosewood, Sweden, 1960
By Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Paris, FR
Karl Erik Ekselius a desk table in rosewood / jacaranda for Joc furniture manufactured in Sweden in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Early 20th Century Desk & Chairs Tuscan Renaissance by Dini & Puccini - Cascina
Located in Vigonza, Padua
. Wax polished Measures cm: Desk H 80, W 167, D 80 Armchair H 118\50, W 67, D 63 Chair H 110\50, W 45
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing ...

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Walnut, Leather

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Dakota Jackson post modern Art Deco style executive partners desk featuring mahogany with
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Giuseppe Pagano-Pogatschnig and Gino Levi Montalcini Desk in Wood and Buxus
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, brass, Italy, 1929 This desk was designed by Pagano and Montalcini for Palazzo degli Uffici Gualino
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1800s Antique French Oromlu-Mounted, Burlwood, 3-Piece Office Suite Desk Set!!
Located in Austin, TX
: (1) Napoleon III period burled walnut desk, top with inset gilt-embossed leather writing surface
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Le Corbusier LC16 Desk and Shelve and Cabanon Stools Set by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Maison du Brésil and Cabanon
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Gio Ponti Desk for RIMA Made in Walnut, Chromed Steel and Plastic. Italy, 1950s
By RIMA, Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This writing desk, designed by renowned architect Gio Ponti in 1956, was specifically created for
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-CenturyModern Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin for L’atelier, c. 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin for L’Atelier in the
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana limited edition Denim armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. A design armchair
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Bone Tile Mid-Century Modern Wall Console Table Vanity with Chair
By Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern bone tile dressing table vanity with matching 22 x 23 x 39 armchair.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bone

Italian Mid-century Bedroom set designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Dassi Mobili Moderni, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This stunning and very rare Bedroom set of the 1950s consists of a small vanity table with armchair
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stained Glass, Maple

Sofa Soriana by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
A design armchair with soft, generous contours, designed to bring home casual, sophisticated
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

  • Sofa Soriana by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
  • Sofa Soriana by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
  • Sofa Soriana by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
  • Sofa Soriana by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
H 27.96 in W 98.43 in D 41.34 in
Soriana Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
A design armchair with soft, generous contours, designed to bring home casual, sophisticated
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

  • Soriana Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
  • Soriana Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
  • Soriana Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
  • Soriana Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
H 27.96 in W 68.9 in D 41.34 in
Office Table by Jean Prouvé and Jules Leleu
By Jean Prouvé, Jules Leleu
Located in Altwies, LU
beds and desks are also designed by Jean Prouvé. By cons, it is likely that the chairs, armchairs
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Vintage 1930s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

  • Office Table by Jean Prouvé and Jules Leleu
  • Office Table by Jean Prouvé and Jules Leleu
  • Office Table by Jean Prouvé and Jules Leleu
  • Office Table by Jean Prouvé and Jules Leleu
H 30.71 in W 66.93 in D 28.35 in
Outdoor Coffee Table by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
“Compasso d’Oro” prize for his “Soriana” armchair designed for Cassina. He has since been awarded many other
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

  • Outdoor Coffee Table by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
  • Outdoor Coffee Table by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
  • Outdoor Coffee Table by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
  • Outdoor Coffee Table by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
H 12.21 in W 34.26 in D 28.35 in
Outdoor Coffee Table by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
“Compasso d’Oro” prize for his “Soriana” armchair designed for Cassina. He has since been awarded many other
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

  • Outdoor Coffee Table by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
  • Outdoor Coffee Table by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
  • Outdoor Coffee Table by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
  • Outdoor Coffee Table by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
H 12.21 in W 51.58 in D 28.35 in
Pierre Jeanneret, Writing Chair with Desk, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Gatos, CA
This pair of writing desk chairs were created especially for the administration building in
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

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Writing Desk With Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic writing desk with armchair available at 1stDibs. A writing desk with armchair — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a writing desk with armchair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A writing desk with armchair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made writing desk with armchair over the years, but those crafted by Carlo De Carli and Gebroeders Reens are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Writing Desk With Armchair?

A writing desk with armchair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $13,141, while the lowest priced sells for $7,115 and the highest can go for as much as $53,930.
Questions About Writing Desk With Armchair
  • 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.