Writing Table With Glass Top
Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
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Silk, Glass, Hardwood
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Aluminum, Brass, Copper
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Brass
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Cane, Glass
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Brass
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Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
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Glass
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Glass, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
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Chrome
Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
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Wood
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Marble, Chrome
2010s English Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
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Crystal, Travertine, Marble
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass, Steel
Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
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Bronze, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Opaline Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
20th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Wood
20th Century Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Glass
Vintage 1940s French Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Glass
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Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Wood
2010s Canadian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Crystal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Glass
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Iron
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Glass, Hardwood
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Rosewood, Glass
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Aluminum, Metal
Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Oak
20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
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Wood
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Leather, Mahogany
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, you should put glass on top of your dining table to minimize scratches and wear. Glass allows you to see the beauty of the wood while protecting it from everyday wear.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best thickness for a glass table top depends on usage. If the glass is used just as a cover, then ¼-inch thick glass is likely good enough. If the glass will be used is as a table surface, then you should choose the thickness of the glass according to the size of the table. If the glass used is supporting heavy items, or its size is more than 24 inches, then choose glass that is thicker than ¼ inch. Thicker glass will feel and look more substantial, but thicker glass becomes heavier with increasing size. On 1stDibs, find antique and vintage glass-top dining room tables, glass-top coffee tables, side tables and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023You can substitute a number of things for a glass table top. Try painted wood, marble or sheet metal. To decide what to use, consider the overall style of your room and the other types of materials featured in the space. Shop a selection of tables from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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