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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Creator: Pierre Jeanneret
Creator: Jules Wabbes
Executive Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, Belgium, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Executive desk designed by Jules Wabbes and manufactured by Mobilier Universel in the 1960s. This exclusive desk bears the hallmark of Jules Wabbes, a celebrated Belgian furniture de...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Pierre Jeanneret: X Leg Chandigarh Desk, France/ India c. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967)
A rare and spectacular four-drawer bureau in teak by Pierre Jeanneret for the civic buildings in Chandigarh, India, designed by Le Corbusier. A stunning...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Executive Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, Belgium, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Executive desk designed by Jules Wabbes and manufactured by Mobilier Universel in the 1960s. This exclusive desk bears the hallmark of Jules Wabbes, a celebrated Belgian furniture de...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Desk table called “Gerard Philipe” by Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
Desk table called “Gerard Philipe” by Jules Wabbes.
Solid laminated Padouk desk resting on 4 steel legs with “gun barrel” finish.
3 storage under the top.
The model takes its name fr...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Padouk
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-02 Clark Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern, Chandigarh
Located in Zürich, CH
This simple appearing "Office Desk" from 1957 to 1958 with its integrated shelf is an absolute masterpiece. It is a smart object that’s surprising us with its bookcase on the front s...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, corner writing desk, mutenyé, nickel-plated metal, aluminum, Belgium, 1957
Beautifully designed desk by one of Belgium's most renowned designers Jules Wabbes. This pie...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Nickel
Rare Jules Wabbes Executive Corner Desk in Wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, writing desk with drawer compartments, wengé, metal, lacquered wood, Belgium, 1960s.
This corner desk is designed by Jules Wabbes. The table is executed with a solid w...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Metal
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Stool from the city of Chandigarh, India 1950 - 1959
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Stool from the city of Chandigarh, India 1950 - 1959 Teak Holland and Sherry boiled wool.
Desk: 27 H x 31.5 W x 23 D inches
Stoo...
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1950s Indian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak, Wool
Jules Wabbes Early Versatile Free-Standing Corner Desk in Wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, two-part corner writing desk, teak, coated steel, wengé, chrome, Belgium, 1960s
This exceptional free-standing corner desk was crafted by the renowned designer Jules W...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Leather and Teak Desk by Pierre Jeanneret, 1959
Located in New York City, NY
Leather and Teak Desk by Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, India
Beautiful patinated desk by PIerre Jeanneret. The full-grained leather is beautifully dyed and ties seamlessly with the ...
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20th Century Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Teak Desk and Dining Table by Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Teak desk and dining table by Pierre Jeanneret.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Desk & Stool
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pierre Jeanneret desk and stool from Chandigarh
France/India, c. 1960
Constructed of teak wood, stool has red enameled steel, and red vinyl inside storage cubby...
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1950s French Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Pierre Jeanneret, Office Table PJ-BU-16-A, circa 1957
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Jeanneret
PJ-BU-16-B
Important: Vintage collector's item for sale with guaranteed authenticity.
Pierre Jeanneret
PJ-BU-16-B
Administrative desk, circa 1957-58
Dismo...
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1950s Indian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk and Library Chair
Located in New York, NY
Excellent example of a student desk and library chair from Chandigarh India circa late 1950s.
Exceptional patina on the wood including various name inscriptions from young studen...
Category
1950s Indian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TA-12-A Secretary Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This desk is raw in its simplicity, embodying an expressing the pure ideas of Pierre Jeanneret. It is a very strong piece which I love very much, its limited to the elements it needs...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Pierre Jeanneret, 1959-61 Pigeonhole Desk in East Indian Rosewood and Leather
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, 1958 "Pigeonhole" office desk w/ bookcase in east indian rosewood with leather top
Provenance: Secretary and Administrative Bui...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-08-A Student Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This desk is an iconic design piece. It is raw in its simplicity and it shows a slightly patinated material. Its shape is beautifully fragile and has a wonderful colour. We don't res...
Category
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Pigeon Hole Desk, France/India 1957
Located in London, GB
Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) is recognised as a pivotal figure in modernism. His collaborations with his cousin Le Corbusier are especially significant, particularly their codificati...
Category
1950s Indian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, corner writing desk, mutenyé, nickel-plated metal, aluminum, Belgium, 1957
Beautifully designed desk by one of Belgium's most renown...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
Pierre Jeanneret Desk, 1950s Chandigargh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular pigeonhole desk by Pierre Jeanneret. Made for the Chandigarh project. Used in the administrative buildings in Chindigargh, Sector 1. Angular leg and bookcase back. One of the most iconic pieces of modern design. Taupe leather top. Single pull out drawer on front left. Looks stunning from every angle. Great piece to float in a room. Desk in excellent vintage condition. The last 4 images are original photos of the desk pre-restoration.
Armrest clearance is 26.25"
Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak, Leather
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-14-A Executive Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This executive desk is an iconic design piece. It is raw in its simplicity and it shows a slightly patinated material. Its shape is beautifully fragile and has a wonderful colour. We...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Desk, 1950s Chandigargh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular pigeonhole desk by Pierre Jeanneret. Made for the Chandigarh project. Used in the administrative buildings in Chindigargh, Sector 1. Angular leg and bookcase back. The word - OFFICE - stenciled on years ago designating it to one of the buildings. One of the most iconic pieces of modern design. Dark green leather top. Single pull out drawer on front left. Looks stunning from every angle. Great piece to float in a room. Desk in excellent vintage condition. Last 5 images are the original photos - pre-restoration.
Armrest clearance is 26".
Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Teak
Desk
By Jules Wabbes
Located in New York, NY
T-shaped nickel-plated steel structure, originally created for the Foncolin Building, Brussels.
Literature: Marie Ferran-Wabbes’ Jules Wabbes 1919-1974, ...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-16-A Z-Element Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This rare Z-element table is an iconic design piece. It is raw in its simplicity and it shows a slightly patinated material. Its shape is beautifully fragile and has a wonderful colo...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TA-11-A Collapsible Work Table / Authentic Mid-Century
Located in Zürich, CH
This table is an iconic design piece. It is raw in its simplicity it shows a slightly patinated material. It's shape is beautifully fragile and has a wonderful color. We don't restor...
Category
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak, Cedar
Palisander Desk with a Three Drawers Unit by Jules Wabbes, Belgium, 1960
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
Black Lacquered and chromed metal parts. Palisander and multiplex.
Designed by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier International.
Three drawers unit.
Each handle are stamped "WABBES".
Belgium, 1960.
Litt.: Het fifties -meubel in Belgïe ( Mil De Koning...
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1960s Belgian Industrial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-19-A Administration Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This desk is raw in its simplicity, embodying an expressing the pure ideas of Pierre Jeanneret. It is a very strong piece which I love very much, it’s limited to the elements it need...
Category
Early 1600s Indian Mid-Century Modern Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Small Child’s Desk by Jules Wabbes Edited by Bulo
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Small desk for a classroom presented at the 12th Milan Triennale in 1960 by Jules Wabbes for the Belgium.
Laminated and molded African black walnut (mansonia),vinyl top,black alumin...
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Early 2000s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Writing Table
By Jules Wabbes
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular rosewood top with a stainless steel base. Literature: Jules Wabbes Furniture's designer, A+ Edition, Bozar Books, illustrated on page 39.
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pierre Jeanneret, Office Table PJ-BU-02-A, circa 1957
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Jeanneret
PJ-BU-02-A
Important: Vintage collector's item for sale with guaranteed authenticity.
Desk-bookcase called “Office table”, circa 1957-1958
Tabletop fixed on a spi...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak, Leather
Jules Wabbes 'Tonneau' Writing or Dining Table in Solid Wengé and Steel
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, 'Tonneau' dining or writing table, wengé, chrome-plated steel, Belgium, 1960s
The 'Tonneau' model, named after the French word for 'barrel,' embraces a wengé wooden t...
Category
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pierre Jeanneret, Reading Table, ca 1961-62
Located in Paris, FR
This piece comes from the famous Chandigarh project in India, as when India gained independence in 1947, Nehru decided to commission a contemporary architect for the creation of the ...
Category
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, Pigeonhole Desk, circa 1957-1958
Located in Paris, FR
Teak & leather
H. 71.5 x L. 122 x P. 83.5 cm
H. 28.15 x L. 48.03 x D. 32.87 inches
Intended for: Secretariat and various administrative building, Chandigarh, India
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Teak
Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, Belgium, 1960s
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier universel - Belgium 1960s.
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TAT-05-A Architect Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This collapsible architect table is a fantastic piece, it’s a rare Chandigarh item with a great history behind it. It is raw in its simplicity, embodying an expressing the pure ideas...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Office Solid Desk by Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Altwies, LU
Office solid desk in teak and teak veneer.
Rectangular tray with sides and drooping supported by a double base"
compas,"
circa 1960.
A certificate of ex...
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret: X Leg Chandigarh Desk, France/ India c. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967)
A rare and spectacular four-drawer bureau in teak by Pierre Jeanneret for the civic buildings in Chandigarh, India, designed by Le Corbusier. A stunning...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Pierre Jeanneret, Desk, circa 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Teak and aluminum
Measures: H. 72 x L. 115 x P. 73 cm
H. 28.35 x L. 45.28 x D. 28.74 inches
Provenance : Chandigarh, India.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Pierre Jeanneret, Desk, circa 1960
Located in Paris, FR
This piece comes from the famous Chandigarh project in India, as when India gained independence in 1947, Nehru decided to commission a contemporary architect for the creation of the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Executive Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, Belgium, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Executive desk designed by Jules Wabbes and manufactured by Mobilier Universel in the 1960s. This exclusive desk bears the hallmark of Jules Wabbes, a celebrated Belgian furniture de...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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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