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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Creator: Herman Miller
Creator: Kai Kristiansen
Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish modern teak desk designed by the famous cabinet maker Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfrabrik in Denmark, circa 1960s. The FM60 desk is a highly sought-after Scan...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1950s George Nelson Swag Leg Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Swag leg desk, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Colorful cubbyholes and molded drawers allow for a tidy and streamlined workspace. O...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
U-Shape Burdick Desk for Herman Miller with Floating Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage U-shaped desk designed by Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller. This enormous desk has three separate surface tops: 84"x 44" glass top, a round onyx top, and a dark granite Geig...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Onyx, Granite, Aluminum
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Floating Desk Fm50 by Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a sought after Scandinavian Modern executive floating desk Model FM60 in rosewood designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Feldballe's Møbelfabrik in Denmark in the 19...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Action Desk by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller
Located in Madrid, ES
Action Office desk, model 64 902, designed by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller from the 1960s. Base made of chrome-plated aluminum with white plastic protectors. Locka...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Table or Desk
Located in Skokie, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Vintage Action Office Table or Desk
The Action Office desk or conference table was designed by American designer and architect George Nelson (1908-1986) for Herman Miller. A substantial piece, It features a beautifully grained walnut top mounted on a streamlined, polished stainless steel base. The desk top edge is trimmed in black rubber. to protect it against bumps and bruises. Two small desk drawers slide out from beneath the table top. The drawers can be removed if desired. The desk top has been recently restored and is in excellent condition. Action Office was originally designed as a set of components that could be combined in multiple ways and changed as needed to evolve with the office over time.
George Nelson was one of the founders of American Modernism. From 1946 until 1972, Nelson was director of design at Herman Miller. While there, Nelson introduced several important innovations in office furniture design, such as the Swagged Leg Group, which included the DAF and MAA chairs...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
George Nelson X-Leg Table for Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson X-Leg Table for Herman Miller. Originally designed and produced in the 1950s this was made as a work table for an office but equally intended for a dining space as well...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
George Nelson Home Office Desk Model 4658 for Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
George Nelson & Associates
Home Office desk, model 4658
Manufactured by Herman Miller
USA, 1946
This example is constructed of combed oak, chrome-plated...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Mid Century Danish Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is an extremely rare desk by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler Denmark. This is a smaller version of his famous FM60 desk. Desk features 1 large drawer on the left side with a pullo...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Sled Leg Rosewood Desk c1960s
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 30 Desk
This iconic desk from Danish master Kai Kristiansen features elegant sled legs with 2 drawer units hung on either side. The units have drawers to the f...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Teak Desk Model70 by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballe Mobelfabrik
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
An excellent example of this desk from Kai Kristiansen, produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in the 1960's
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
George Nelson for Herman Miller Side Table, Work Table or Small Desk, Signed
Located in Doylestown, PA
George Nelson for Herman Miller side table, work table or small console desk.
Great as a side/work table in a home office for printer, files, etc as a useful auxiliary piece to your...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Desk in Teak wood model 54 by Kai Kristiansen and Feldballes furniture from 1954
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk, Model 54, designed by Kai Kristiansen in teak wood with 4 drawers and swivel bar manufactured at Feldballes Møbelfabrik. A classic piece of furniture with a beautiful shape and...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Herman Miller Office Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern office desk by Herman Miller. Made in 1993 while retaining the mid-century modern style. Large wood top with metal hardware.
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
George Nelson Action Office Architect's Roll-Top Desk for Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Striking black and walnut roll-top architect's desk with three drawers and hidden file storage.
Produced in 1964 by the Herman Miller company for the Action Office Series...
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Mid-20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955. Professionally restored in showroom condition, this beautiful desk has a drop leaf on the left side with all orig...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Corner Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Corner Executive Desk
This desk measures: 60 wide x 30 deep x 29.75 high, with a chair cleara...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk
Located in Brescia, IT
George Nelson by Hermann Miller
1950s
Laminated wood, aluminum base
Rare model.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
1950's George Nelson X-Leg Extension Dining Table Model 5062
Located in Hanover, MA
Early George Nelson model 5062 X-Leg extension dining table for Herman Miller, 1952.
Table has two 12 inch extension leaves and pull-out metal extension tracks.
Table is 29 inches...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Desk Action Office 1, George Nelson, Herman Miller, Large Version
Located in Bern, CH
Design classic desk Action Office 1, George Nelson, Herman Miller, large version.
Offered is a rare original design classic rarity, the desk Action Office 1. Model 64 902. Designe...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Herman Miller Table or Desk with Knoll Walnut Top
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage dining or conference table or a desk. Beautiful Knoll top made of American Walnut on a Herman Miller aluminum segmented base. We have 8 available.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson Walnut Executive and Typewriter Desk Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, Executive Office Group desk model 9959 and typewriter return desk model 4751 by George Nelson for Herman Miller features a dark walnut finish with steel legs, alu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early George Nelson desk / return, child's desk, Modernist, Herman Miller, Retains original Herman Miller foil label, 4 drawers, pencil dividers, steel frame, minor pitting (lower right side bottom). Original designed for larger desk, return, typewriter desk...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Desk by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Dallas, TX
A large teak desk model no 70 designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik.
Category
1960s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller, 1960s
The Top has a very floating appearance.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Action Office 1' Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early George Nelson Action Office 1 desk in original condition with minor wear.
George Nelson for Herman Miller, polished aluminum, plastic laminate, w...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen by Fm Møbler, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Modern Teak desk by Kai Kristiansen by FM Møbler 1960s
Freestanding Danish Mid-Century Modern writing desk Model FM60 in teak designed by Danish architect Kai Kristians...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Yellow & Black Steel Frame Desk Model 4111 by George Nelson Herman Miller Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Yellow & black steel frame desk Model 4111 by George Nelson Herman Miller Mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
Located in Renens, CH
1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
George Nelson, architect, designer and author is famous for several ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1960s Walnut and Leather Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s walnut and leather desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Executed in walnut with leather lift top (with key) covering center filing compartment, which illuminates and contai...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Elusive Modernist Action Office Desk or Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rarely seen modernist action office desk or conference table by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Purchased from prominent Buffalo NY architect. Beautiful figured walnut wood top mino...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Writing Desk by George Nelson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A single pedestal writing desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller with a built-in pivoting lamp. Lamp is 18" H.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
George Nelson Herman Miller Drop Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table or Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
A rarer find in original black finish. Clever design by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Measures: 40" depth
29.75" height.
64.75" long unfolded
41.5" half folded
18.5" folded.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Vintage Walnut Desk by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
An absolutely spectacular Danish vintage walnut desk by Kai Kristiansen. This is the model 54 desk, it was made in Denmark in the 1950’s.
It is of amazi...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
1960s Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Executive Desk Model EP 401, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
1970s Peter Protzman Zebrawood executive desk for Herman Miller
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Peter Protzman’s zebra wood executive desk for Herman Miller. These were manufactured in 1970 and 1971. This desk was only produced for a short period of time because of issues with ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Antique and Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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.
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