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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1940s
Milo Baughman Desk for Directional Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Milo Baughman desk for Directional Furniture. 48" writing desk with movable drawer base on rollers. Flat black frame with walnut top. Cabinet has file drawer and 2 storage drawers. 4...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Glass and oak modern desk
Located in New York, NY
Glass and oak modern desk.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Scrivania '530' Gianfranco Frattini per Bernini, anni 60 in noce
Located in Milano, IT
Scrittoio anni '60 della serie '530' disegnato da Gianfranco Frattini per una produzione Bernini in legno impiallacciato noce. Condizioni molto buone. Restaurato.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
Midcentury Desk in Rosewood, Made in Denmark 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking desk in rosewood. Designed by and made in Denmark in the 1950s. Nice original condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Large Boomerang shaped Walnut Desk with Green Leather patinated top Italy 1950’s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Boomerang shaped Walnut Desk with Green Leather patinated top, Italy 1950’s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Nutwood
Adaptable school desk by Jacques Hitier for Mobilor, France 1950s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Adaptable school desk designed by Jacques Hitier, produced by Mobilor France in the 1950s, often falsely attributed to Jean Prouvé.
The design is typic...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Desk in Walnut and Steel by Moscatelli for Formanova, Italy, 1965
Located in Roma, IT
Astonishing desk designed by Gianni Moscatelli and produced by Formanova in Italy in 1965.
The desk features rectangular tabletop in walnut with wonderful wood grain, the quality of...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Oak Parquet Partner's Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Oak Parquet Partner's Desk is the perfect choice for those who desire an efficient yet attractive office! Hand-crafted from solid oak with a durable parqu...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1960s Desk, Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic freestanding desk from the 1960s by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard. High-quality corpus in teak veneer with four drawers, a floating table top, one bookcase on the rear and solid ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Desk by H. Sigh & Son
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century desk by H. Sigh & Son, circa 1960's. Stunning bookmatched veneer top surface, beautiful carved handles and plenty of storage. Open cubbies on the finished back, ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of rare Børge Mogensen Desk / Work Tables early 1970s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of Børge Mogensen BM80 desks/working tables in oak and petrol colored linoleum. Designed in 1960s and made by P. Lauritsen & Søn Denmark in early 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Danish Mid-Century Oak Desk attr. to Henning Kjaernulf
Located in London, GB
A good looking simple desk, in oak, with reverse shelf for displaying books or curios.
Denmark, c1960s.
Attributed to Henning Kjaernulf.
Good vintage condition. Some scuffs and pa...
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1960s Danish Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern Teak Desk Model #130 by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish modern teak desk also known as Model #130 designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler in Denmark, circa 1950s. This exquisite desk fea...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Boomerang desk by Renzo Schirolli, 1960s
By Schirolli
Located in Lasne, BE
Incredible boomerang desk with floating leather back panel and wooden and leather drawers. The leg of the desk is made of marble. Wear due to time and age of the desk
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Mid-century triangular desk with drawers
Located in Budapest, HU
Mid-century triangular desk with drawers in an excellent condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Rare Ico Parisi for Fratelli Rizzi Writing Desk in Chestnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ico Parisi for Fratelli Rizzi, Intimiano, writing desk, cat. no, '1950.56', chestnut, Italy, 1950
This highly refined writing table is designed by the acknowledged master of Italian...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chestnut
Mid-Century Danish Oak Desk attr. to Henning Kjaernulf
Located in London, GB
A good looking simple desk, in oak, with reverse shelf for displaying books or curios.
Denmark, c1960s.
Attributed to Henning Kjaernulf.
Good vintage condition. Some scuffs and pa...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
PAUL FRANKL for JOHNSON Furniture Co. "Amoeba" Desk and Cabinet c. 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Paul Frankl, a renowned American designer of the 20th century, crafted a timeless masterpiece in collaboration with Johnson Furniture Company—a kidney-shaped desk that blends functio...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Birch, Mahogany, Maple, Teak
Milo Baughman, Rare Desk, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
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 Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Wooden Art Deco Desk with Drawers, 1930s
Located in Brussels, BE
Wooden Art Deco Desk with Drawers, 1930s
Category
1930s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Rosewood L-Shaped Desk by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Looking for a statement piece to complete your home office or workspace? Look no further than this stunning Danish modern rosewood L-shaped desk designed by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hans...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Harvey Probber Executive Desk: Mid-Century Elegance Meets Modern Functionality
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the sophistication of the 1960s with our beautifully restored Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk. Crafted from the finest mahogany, this desk exemplifies the...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Steel
Duotone Ahrend De Cirkel Metal Desk With Two Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Duotone Ahrend De Cirkel metal desk. The desk has a formica top, blue legs and one side cabinet with two blue drawers. In original condition with visible wear, rust, dents and scratc...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Rare Large Executive Desk By Hans Von Klier For Skipper, Italy 1970s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Impressive directors desk designed by Hans von Klier. A striking combination of differently textured materials makes this desk an intriguing piece. This particular model is the large...
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1960s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Buffet Credenza Two Doors Cabinet, Walnut and Brass, France, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Cabinet Art Deco, French, circa 1930.
Credenza buffet burr walnut.
Two doors and one shelf.
The varnish was redone.
Good condition.
Shipping:
L 160, P 52, H 91 46 Kg.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Italian Rattan Desk or Vanity Table, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Midcentury Italian rattan desk or vanity table, (circa 1960s). An absolute charmer and stylish piece of the era. There are two horizontal surfaces ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan
Atomic Danish Modern Writing Desk In Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 49″ wide x 24″ deep x 29″ tall, Kneehole: 20" wide x 22" deep x 25.5" tall
Condition...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s
In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, h...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1960's Executive Desk from Denmark
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Executive desk from Denmark circa mid-1960s now available. This example has matte black iron legs, open back for additional storage, interior and exterior drawers and original brass ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Danish Modern Teak Desk with Bookcase
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish modern teak desk designed in Denmark, circa 1960s. This desk features four dovetail drawers and a generous compartment, providing ample storage for all your essential...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Large Jacaranda Desk by Jorge Zalszupin by L'Atelier San Paulo, 1960
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful large desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin, manufactured by L’Atelier San Paulo, circa 1960.
Made of high quality jacaranda wood. The desk has four drawers with very well craf...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Jacaranda
1960s Sophisticated Knoll Executive Partners Desk
By Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Classic Knoll Desk
sophisticated large executive partners desk with chrome steel four-star base
Two drawers on each side (as it can be used as a partners team desk).
Unmarked....
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Oak 4 Drawer Desk by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A beautiful example of this classic Scandinavian Modern design, a great example of form and function. This is the more desireable 4 drawer version in pale golden Oak and is in great ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Unique Italian Large Wall Unit with Writing Desk in Maple and Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe with writing desk, birch, maple, fabric, glass, brass, coated steel, Italy, 1950s
Hailing from a skilled artisan of Italy, this exceptional set embodies a unique combinatio...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
1950s Mid-Century Italian Wood and Brass Floating Executive Writing Desk Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern executive desk writing table, with hexagonal shaped top and beautiful floating side drawers standing on central legs and junctions co...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Vanity Desk by Everest Furniture, 1950s
By Everest
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Unusual and rare modernist vanity desk produced in the Netherlands by Everest Furniture early 1950s.
Solid birch frame and, veneered plywood and exotic wood (Wenge) details in the...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Teak, Wenge, Plywood
Constructivist Wood and Melamine Desk, Italy, c.1950
Located in Surbiton, GB
A 1950's Italian desk featuring a bank of 4 drawers, a wider drawer and an off white melamine desk top supported by two geometric H-frames.
Dimensions (cm, approx):
Height: 74.5
Wi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Red Desk with Drawer and Compartment, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Red lacquered writing desk on glue and plaster preparation, 1950s. Equipped with drawer and open compartment. Later retouched and repainted. It shows patina due to age and use, retou...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo and Grasscloth Pagoda Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive mid century desk crafted with a faux burnt bamboo frame having grasscloth panels on the tops, sides, and drawer fronts, featuring two glove boxes and a dramatic pagoda for...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo
Erik Wørts: Freestanding "Mayor's" desk with profiled edges made 1953
By Erik Wørts, C.B.Hansen
Located in London, GB
Freestanding desk of Brazilian rosewood with profiled edges. Front with six drawers with carved handles. Made 1953 by C. B. Hansen with plaquette. H. 75 cm. L. 190 cm. W. 105 cm.
Pr...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
1930s French Art Deco Limed Oak and Leather Desk in the manner of Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
A modernist Art Deco desk in limed oak with partially clad oxblood leather top. With clean lines and simple brass drawer pulls, very much in the manner of Jacques Adnet or Eugene Pri...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century '7800 Series' Desk by A.R Cordemeyer for Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 1950's, early 1960's '7800 Series' (to be precise, the "7840") desk designed by A. R Cordemeyer for Gispen. The desk has one side cabinet with three drawers and a dark grey fram...
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1950s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Pine Wood Desk by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Scandinavian mid century wooden desk model "Värmdö" in pine by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1940s. In go...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Large Varnished Wood Executive Desk, in the style of Florence Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Large Varnished wood executive desk, in the style of Florence Knoll.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Venetian Painted Italian Louis XV Style Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming vintage, circa 1960, Italian Venetian writing table (desk - vanity - console) with beautifully aged heavily worn distressed pati...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Midcentury Swedish Louis XV Style Bleached Birch Bureau Plat with Mounts
Located in Wichita, KS
A stunning mid-century Swedish desk in the Louis XV style. Book-matched, bleached birch wood with original brass hardware and mounts. This large bureau plat...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1940's Traditional style 9 Drawer Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's Traditional style 9 Drawer Mahogany Writing Desk. Finished all the way around and can be placed to show the whole.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Walnut Desk by Gianfranco Frattini 1956
Located in Berlin, DE
Very elegant writing desk with four drawers and open compartments on both sides. Made of solid walnut wood, handles are made of blackened metal.
Height of writing surface 70 cm
Gianf...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN DESK Model CM 172 by PIERRE PAULIN, THONET, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A rigorous and luxurious small desk, Modernist, Constructivist, Reconstruction, black lacquered square section metal structures, box with 3 drawers (and 1 drawer top) and 1 large lac...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Wonderful minimalistic italien prototype desk
By Ico Parisi
Located in Munich, DE
Great italien prototype desk from an architects estate full of wonderful mid century design and prototypes. we are very happy to offer this iconic italien desk , that has an breathta...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
1940s Norman Bel Geddes Metal Desk for Simmons
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering a rare 1940's industrial design desk designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Company. This pre-war metal desk was built before use of m...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Desk in wood by Derk Jan De Vries, 1960s
By Domus
Located in Argelato, BO
Mid-century light wood desk by Derk Jan de Vries - Netherlands, 1960s.
It is an iconic and very functional desk, thanks to its compact size it can eas...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Paul Mccobb Model 1560 Writing Desk In Maple
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA
Designer: Paul McCobb
Manufacturer: Planner Group
Era: 1960s
Materials: Maple
Measurements: 48″ wide x 25.5″ deep x 29.25″ tall, Kneehole: 26" wide x 18" deep x 28.5" tal...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Antique Georgian Style Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
A smart and useful antique Georgian style writing bureau. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
The quality is fantastic, this is beautifully designed with a co...
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1950s British Georgian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
White & Gray A.R Cordemeyer for Gispen 3803 desk with Blue Linoleum Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century grey enameled desk designed by designer A. R Cordemeyer for famed Dutch manufacturer Gispen. This 1960s desk has one white cabinet with two drawers, metal privacy screen ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Danish cabinetmaker desk with unfolding double top circa late 1940s
Located in London, GB
Special one-off cabinetmakers piece with unfolding double top extending table for meetings with up to 5 seats.
This has always been my favourite piece ever.
H. 72. B. 170. D. 80/...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Compass Table by Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Compass Table by Jean Prouvé, c. 1950's, France
L 47.25" x W 30.75" x H 27.75"
FDV11559
*Wear consistent with age and use.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
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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