Dassi Desks and Writing Tables

Italian

Collectors of vintage mid-century modern furniture will find that the work of Italian designer Vittorio Dassi and Dassi Mobili Moderni is elegant and sculptural, brimming with all of the clean, angular lines and pleasing symmetry associated with the best of the era’s offerings.

While Dassi's name is less known to enthusiasts of the period’s furniture than the likes of Ico and Luisa Parisi, Franco Albini and other leading lights of mid-20th century Italian design, his case pieces, tables and seating will prove no less worthy of hunting down at today's flea markets and online marketplaces.

Wood was Dassi's preferred material — he favored rosewood, mahogany, walnut and other species for his covetable desks and wall units, which frequently featured decorative flourishes such as glass inlays, while a sideboard or buffet’s fronts might boast hand-carved geometric cutouts in lieu of brass door handles.

While little is known about Dassi's early life, it is believed that his career in furniture design began in 1940 at his family's company Dassi Mobili Moderni, in Lissone, Italy. Shortly thereafter, he took over managing the company from his father.

While Dassi produced dry bars and other case pieces during the 1950s that featured the motifs and ornament that are today attributed to the Art Deco movement, he created sumptuous mahogany nightstands topped with black glass and minimalist teak coffee tables that better represented the forward-looking spirit of mid-century modernism. His wall units of the era for Mobili Cantù are works of art — crafted in walnut and featuring birch veneers and high-gloss lacquer finishes as well as a single door front decorated with an abstract painting or otherwise provocative illustration, these structures would undoubtedly prove quite impressive to the likes of Poul Cadovius and George Nelson.

Dassi often collaborated with Italian architect, editor and furniture designer Gio Ponti. Ponti designed thousands of furnishings and products — from cabinets, mirrors and chairs to ceramics and coffeemakers — and his buildings, including the brawny Pirelli Tower (1956) in his native Milan, and the castle-like Denver Art Museum (1971), were erected in 14 countries. A collaboration between Dassi and Ponti of note is the pair’s work on the Hotel Royal in Naples — Ponti was commissioned to design the hotel and he partnered with Dassi to design the hotel's furnishings.

Today, Dassi Mobili Moderni S.R.L. is still in operation in Lissone.

Find vintage Dassi furniture by Fratelli Turri, Edmondo Palutari and other designers on 1stDibs.

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Dassi Desk walnut Mid-Century Modern Brass Minimal Scultural 1950s Italian

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Dassi Desk walnut Mid-Century Modern Brass Minimal Scultural 1950s Italian

By Dassi

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Dassi small desk rosewood Mid-Century Modern brass minimal scultural 1950s Italian. Colored glass top with gold decorations on the edge. Perfectly rest...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dassi Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style Walnut Desk

$6,232 / item

H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Modern Style Walnut Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid-Century Modern style walnut desk with a quarter veneered writing surface, a long drawer, brass capital, and raised on turned and tapered legs with br...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dassi Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

$5,755

H 32.88 in W 73.63 in D 35.83 in

Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dassi Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Italian Designer, Desk, Teak, Brass, Italy, 1950s

$8,400

H 29 in W 58.25 in D 28.5 in

Italian Designer, Desk, Teak, Brass, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A teak and brass desk designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Dark stains and surface scratches on tabletop. Wear consistent with age and use. Includes two keys. Overall Dimensi...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dassi Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s.

$2,578

H 29.93 in W 48.82 in D 28.94 in

Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s.

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s. Rare and early freestanding Scandinavian Modern boomerang teak writing desk made in Denmark in the early 1950s. Asymmetrical...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dassi Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

Italian Desk, 1950s

$2,038

H 31.5 in W 60.24 in D 25.99 in

Italian Desk, 1950s

Located in Palermo, PA

Italian desk, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 80 cm; W= 153 cm; D= 66 cm.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dassi Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Desk and Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s

$4,556 / set

H 28.35 in W 33.08 in D 20.08 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Desk and Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Cute and stylish Italian midcentury modern desk, with a graceful chair, attributed to Paolo Buffa. This teakwood desk it is a splendid example of the Italian class design of 1950. B...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dassi Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Milo Baughman, Rare Desk, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s

$14,900

H 28.7 in W 62 in D 24.3 in

Milo Baughman, Rare Desk, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s

By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman

Located in High Point, NC

A rare walnut and brass desk designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Glenn of California, USA, 1950s.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dassi Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Desk, Beech & Walnut with Yellow Glass Top, 1950s

$3,957

H 31.89 in W 54.73 in D 29.14 in

Mid-Century Modern Desk, Beech & Walnut with Yellow Glass Top, 1950s

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

A beautifully restored mid-century modern desk that combines timeless charm with everyday functionality. The original high-gloss piano black top contrasts elegantly with the oiled ma...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dassi Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Walnut Root Burl Writing Desk Table

$2,518

H 29.53 in W 33.47 in D 18.9 in

1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Walnut Root Burl Writing Desk Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Stunning Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in beautiful veneer burr walnut wood with beautiful and elegantly decorated and shaped legs, completed by the central...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dassi Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk

$2,000

H 28.5 in W 48 in D 21 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage modern writing desk featured in rich walnut grain. This desk sits on sleek tapered legs and has two spacious drawers. This would be...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dassi Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Writing Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

$7,800

H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 28.35 in

Italian Mid-Century Writing Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Buccinasco, MI

Elegant and refined Italian Mid-Century writing desk designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s, a period in which his work reflects the broader cultural dialogue of Italian post-war de...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dassi Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Wood and brass Desk by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s

$8,274

H 27.56 in W 53.15 in D 21.26 in

Wood and brass Desk by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Argelato, BO

Large wood and brass desk by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s Large Mid-Century Wood and Brass desk by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s The rare desk is characterized by its extremely eleg...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dassi Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

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Mid century Italian Desk by Dassi in Macassar Ebony

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H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 21.26 in

Mid century Italian Desk by Dassi in Macassar Ebony

By Dassi

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

Mid century Desk by Dassi An Italian mid century Desk designed and produced by Vitorrio Dassi in the 1950’s in Italy, with stunning grain of Macassar ebony the desk has four large dr...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dassi Desks and Writing Tables

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Gio Ponti desk in mahogany and green Vittorio Dassi Italy 1960

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H 30.71 in W 46.46 in D 25.99 in

Gio Ponti desk in mahogany and green Vittorio Dassi Italy 1960

By Gio Ponti, Dassi

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Beautiful shaped and lightweight desk attributed to Gio Ponti for Vittorio Dassi, Italy 1960. This well-crafted symmetric desk is made of veneered mahogany Sapele wood and has a very...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dassi Desks and Writing Tables

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Italian Mid Century Desk by Dassi c1960

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H 29.14 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in

Italian Mid Century Desk by Dassi c1960

By Dassi

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dassi Desks and Writing Tables

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Mid Century Italian Small Desk by Vittorio Dassi

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H 28.75 in W 33.47 in D 17.72 in

Mid Century Italian Small Desk by Vittorio Dassi

By Dassi

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

DESK BY VITTORIO DASSI Introducing a stunning piece of mid-century Italian design, the desk created by renowned craftsman Vitorrio Dassi in the 1950s is a true gem. With its minimali...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dassi Desks and Writing Tables

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Desk by Edmondo Palutari for Dassi, 1960s

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H 28.75 in W 43.71 in D 17.72 in

Desk by Edmondo Palutari for Dassi, 1960s

By Dassi, Edmondo Palutari

Located in bruxelles, BE

Wooden desk with 5 drawers designed by Edmondo Palutari. Wear due to age and age of the desk. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dassi Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

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H 31.7 in W 45.67 in D 23.23 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

By Dassi

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Italian desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dassi Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid Century Italian Desk by Vittorio Dassi c1950

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H 30.71 in W 75.99 in D 35.44 in

Mid Century Italian Desk by Vittorio Dassi c1950

By Dassi

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

A stunning mid century executive Desk designed and produced in the 1950’s by Vittorio Dassi with four dovetail constructed drawers and shaped floating pedestal with black glass top ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dassi Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Rosewood

Desk by Gio Ponti for Dassi, 1960s

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H 31.5 in W 46.07 in D 31.5 in

Desk by Gio Ponti for Dassi, 1960s

By Dassi

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Centre desk in solid mahogany, the front of the drawers are finished in moss green laminate with a sponge effect. Gio Ponti design for Vittorio Dassi.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dassi Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate, Mahogany

Italian Teak Desk, 1960s

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H 29.53 in W 26.78 in D 45.67 in

Italian Teak Desk, 1960s

By Dassi

Located in Palermo, PA

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian desk, designed by Dassi, 1960s. Three drawers with brass key. Dimensions of the Desk: H 75 cm ; W 116 cm ; D 68 cm.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dassi Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Small Desk by Dassi, Italy, 1960s

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H 28.5 in W 34 in D 17 in

Small Desk by Dassi, Italy, 1960s

By Dassi

Located in New York, NY

Small Italian mid-century desk by Dassi with veneer paneling, brass hardware and a maroon glass top. Condition: Excellent vintage condition, minor wear...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dassi Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

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H 31.7 in W 45.67 in D 23.23 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

By Dassi

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dassi Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Desk for Dassi, Italy, 1960s

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H 31.5 in W 46.46 in D 26.38 in

Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Desk for Dassi, Italy, 1960s

By Dassi, Gio Ponti

Located in Hellouw, NL

Italian Mid-Century Modern writing desk by Gio Ponti for Dassi from the 1960s. This desk is made out of mahogany veneer with the front drawers laminated in green. The desk has a mini...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dassi Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Dassi desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Dassi desks and writing tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Dassi desks and writing tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original desks and writing tables by Dassi were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider desks and writing tables by Gianni Moscatelli, Paolo Buffa, and Cantieri Carugati. Prices for Dassi desks and writing tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,774 and can go as high as $4,990, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,881.