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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: Late 20th Century
1950s T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Desk
Located in Boston, MA
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb desk, circa 1950s. Three drawers with organizers open with woven cane wrapped brass pull. Laminate veneer wraps around all corners of the desk. S...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate

Very Rare Aino Aalto Vanity Desk Model 191, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Over half a century later, from its original days of manufacturing, this dressing table designed by Alvar Aalto is still extremely hard to come by. This particular piece comes with m...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Mirror, Birch

Rare Arne Jacobsen 'Djob' Writing Desk, 1971
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Writing desk designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1971. Part of the 'DJOB' system for Denmark's National Bank. The desk has stacking drawers on both sides and is made of beech wood with an a...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Vintage Bombay Company Faux Bamboo Campaign Desk With Black Lacquer
Located in Centennial, CO
This stunning vintage Bombay Company campaign style writing desk sits on a beautifully carved faux bamboo base. It has been professionally refinished with stunning black lacquer. Original campaign style brass hardware accents contrast beautifully with the black lacquer. Construction is solid and the drawers work well. Ready for many years of use and enjoyment! Wood construction is strong and stable...
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Late 20th Century Taiwanese Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

A Black Art Deco Desk for the Boss Voltaire by De Coene Frères Belgium 1940s
Located in Ulm, DE
Desk from the Belgian Furniture Manufactory DeCoene Frères. Double Face desk for the boss on one side and the secretary on the other Well known Art Déco Furniture, Belgium 1940s F...
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1940s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Dining Table / Desk in Teak and Steel by Børge Mogensen, 1953
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Dining Table / Desk in Teak and Steel by Børge Mogensen, 1953 Additional Information: Material: Teak and steel Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Produced by Søborg møbler in Denmark D...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Danish Rectangular Table in Oak, Made in 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Such a sculptural dining table in oak with two extensions. Designed by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s. Beautiful details and functionality as either a dining t...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

directors desk Igl Jet Top by Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl - 1970s
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Igl Jet Top directors desk made out of molded Baydur (Fiberglas) Strong shapes and practical inlays as well as the hidden storage space combines design & fun...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Fiberglass, Polystyrene

Desk in Solid Hardwood, by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This side desk is a mid-20th century Brazilian furniture piece designed by Sergio Rodrigues, made with Freijó wood. Freijó is a type of timber that is often used in Brazilian furnitu...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Danish Modern Executive Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Model 207 desk by Arne Vodder is a well known classic of Danish Modern furniture and highly sought after. Manufactured by Sibast in the 1960’s. The desk is made out of solid wood, m...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage writing desk made in Denmark features three drawers and plenty of small storage compartments. This desk is normally in a rosewood, so this item is a rare find. Please co...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Segmented Base Conference Table by Charles Eames for Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
Large Charles & Ray Eames Segmented Base conference table made by Vitra in 2001. Beautiful beech book matched veneer one piece tabletop, marked with production date label. The base m...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum, Chrome

1950s Television table/desk from Televise
By Teleavia
Located in London, Lambeth
Super Stylist table originally used for vintage TV easily re used as a desk angled black legs with polished oak surface sitting on castors make it easy for mobility. Cc Italian
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

1960s Danish Teak Writing Desk
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Organic Modern Basket Weave Cerused Wicker Kneehole Pedestal Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish kneehole or pedestal desk featuring a wood frame covered with basketweave rattan wicker. The three piece desk is embellished on all sides with geometric woven wicker having a...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wicker, Rattan, Wood

French Empire Style Writing Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large French burr elm empire style writing desk. 1900. Kneehole is 23.5" wide x 27" high. Reference: 8279 Dimensions 64 inches (163 cms) W...
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Elm

Baker Furniture Parquetry Maple Console Desk
Located in New York, NY
Baker Parquetry Maple Console Desk, 20th Century.
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20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Danish Rosewood Writing Desk in the Manner of Ole Wanscher
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 49" wide x 29.5" deep x 28.5" tall Condition: In excellent original condition wi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Italian Desk by Hans Von Klier for Skipper, 1970s
Located in Lasne, BE
Desk with 3 drawers and leather and wood top and chromed metal legs by Hans Von Klier in the 70s. Compartment with 2 cubes for storing pens. Wear due to age and time of the desk.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Danish Cabinetmaker Rosewood Desk, c1950s
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker - Writing Desk, c1940s A beautifully made cabinetmaker desk, produced in Denmark c1950s. This exquisite, classical desk is in immaculate refinished condition and...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Teak desk with mirror
Located in Brescia, IT
Nordic-made dressing table/desk from the 1960s with drop-down top. Scandinavian teak furniture that combines aesthetics and functionality. This small dressing table is distinguished...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Cubist-Style Desk and Chair Set
Located in New York, NY
A Czech Cubist-style desk and chair set made of ebonized oak with polychrome details. Additional dimensions: Desk top is 28.25" H Riser shelf is 15.75" d...
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1920s Czech Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Italian rationalist wood and aluminium metal desk
Located in Milano, IT
Here is a desk of timeless elegance, an exquisite creation of the Rationalist period in Italy. Crafted with meticulous precision, this Italian desk perfectly combines the warmth of w...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Aluminum

Desk Fryklund in pine by Carl Malmsten
Located in Göteborg, SE
The desk "Fryklund" by Carl Malmsten in pine is a classic and timeless high-quality piece of furniture, designed to suit both modern and traditional home interiors. Made from solid p...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Scrittoio Anni 40 in noce e radica
Located in Milano, IT
Scrittoio con cassetti laterali in legno impiallacciato noce e con il piano in legno impiallacciato radica. Buone condizioni.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Wood Desk with Drawers
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic desk was made in Sweden during the 1960s. It is made of brown-gold teak with black elements. Teak wood is very durable, it comes from four types of teak trees. The high ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish modern drop leaf desk in teak by arne vodder
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Vodder Manufacturer: H Sigh + Søns Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 47.75 (closed) 63.5 (leaf up)″ wide x 28″ deep x 29.5″ tall Condition: In ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

20th Two sides French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Desk with Three Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant fruitwood desk was created in France, circa 1920. Made of blond walnut timber, the large writing table sits on four carved legs with two iron stretchers. The front has a...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Danish Domino Møbler Oak Double Pedestal Writing Desk Mid Century 1960s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Danish oak pedestal writing desk by Domino Møbler, this would make a stylish addition to any work area. A striking piece of classically designed Scandinavian furniture. ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Large Desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy, 1956
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1956 for Bernini, Italy. Walnut wood with two drawers and two spaces in the front side and other four spaces in the back side.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan & Wicker Writing Desk Table by Dal Vera, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful Italian writing table or desk in bamboo and wicker rattan with 2 side drawers with typical brass handles from renowned Dal Vera manufacturer. Made in Italy in t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood

Space Age Yellow Chapter One Desk by Broyhill Premier, 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Space Age Yellow Chapter One desk by Broyhill Premier, 1970's. In good vintage condition.
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1970s American Space Age Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

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

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Walnut

Torben Strandgaard Desk by Møbelfabriken Falster
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful Danish modern writing desk by Torben Strandgaard is finely crafted by Møbelfabriken Falster and beautifully detailed with an architectural aluminum frame, floating cab...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum, Brass

Oak Art Deco Modernist Desk or Writing Table by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist desk or writing table. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Asymmetrical Italian Mid-Century Desk in Walnut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century desk in walnut with an open pore satin finish. The asymmetrical design offers a statement in any room. One side curves down with two compartment doors. The rectangular si...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Small Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk, Oak Veneer and Chromium Plated Metal c 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
Small Bauhaus tubular steel desk, so-called 'typewriter desk', with 4 drawers. The desk is made of chromed tubular steel and oak-veneered wood. Germany/ Czechoslovakia/ Austria, circ...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Scrivania / Scrittoio Platone G.Piretti, Anonima Castelli 60's con sedia Plia
Located in Milano, MI
Set Sedia Plia con Scrivania Pieghevole Platone disegnati alla fine degli anni 60 da Giancarlo Piretti per Anonima Castelli. Lo scrittoio, per le sue Dimensioni compatte e la possibi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Scrivania di Florence Knoll Anni 60
Located in Milano, IT
Grande scrivania con base in alluminio, piano con piccoli cassetti, legno impiallacciato legno esotico.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk Antique French Napoleon III writing desk, made of mahogany wood, covered with remarkable marquetry veneers and fin...
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1930s French Napoleon III Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Signed Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav Stickley (signed the paper label and red joiner's compa...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

French Louis XV Style Desk or Writing Table by Baker
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fabulous Louis XV style desk which boasts elegant cabriole legs, four drawers, the left being a double height drawer, with wonderful oak grain and charming carved details. The desk...
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1980s American Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Nanna Ditzel Teak Danish Desk Circa 1955
Located in Norwich, GB
A super sleek iconic Danish mid century teak four drawer desk designed by Nanna Ditzel. Circa late 1950's. Affectionately known later as the cassette-shape desk, it has been re-fini...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mahogany lady’s writing desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany and boxwood strung lady`s writing desk, the raised three quarter gallery above three drawers flanked by cupboards to the fold over replaced blue leather writing service. The...
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Writing Desk by Bohumil Landsman, 1970´S, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This desk was designed by Bohumil Landsman in 1970s for Jitona company. The design is very simple and elegant. It features a section with 3 drawers. It´s made of beech wood. The pie...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Beech

20th Century Inlaid Wood Gold Bronze French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian writing desk from the mid-20th century. Wavy and rounded furniture, in Louis XV style, pleasantly inlaid in walnut, palisander, mahogany, rosewood and fruitwood. Desk finishe...
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1960s French Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

1940s Art Deco Italian Walnut Burl Black Glass Waterfall Writing Desk Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in veneer burl wood and precious black opaline glass top, with elegant carved frame and curved sides highlighted by ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Opaline Glass, Wood

Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptionally made and extremely rare Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie desk from the "Tamerlane" collection by Thomasville Furniture, circa 1950's. THOMASVILLE TIMELESS TAMERLANE -- ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Rosewood desk by Torbjørn Afda
Located in PARIS, FR
A unique and typical design by Torbjorn Afdal, considered one of the most important Scandinavian designers of the 50s and 60s. With a clean and pure form this desk has two drawers wi...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Palisander

Atomic reverse boomerang executive desk with bar
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Vodder Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 61.5″ wide x 43.25″ deep x 29.5″ tall Condition: In excellent original condition...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

A John Von Koert for Drexel mid century modern walnut tambour Profile Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A John Von Koert for Drexel mid century modern walnut tambour Profile Desk and matching chair.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Danish Oak Desk attributed to Henning Kjaernulf, mid-century
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Solid oak writing desk complete with drawers, attributed to the Danish furniture designer Henning Henry Kjærnulf, a compelling piece. This creation harmoniously blends bold Baroque e...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Rare Desk H-55 by Åke Hassbjer in teak and steel base, 1950s
By Oscar Edv. Ekelund
Located in Göteborg, SE
Very rare desk of Åke Hassbjer! During his career, Åke Hassbjer would create models and environments for several different manufacturers. He has designed several pieces of furniture...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Walnut 1960s Table by Silvio Coppola for Bernini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Table in solid walnut and veneer produced in the 60s by Bernini based on a design by Silvio Coppola. The table remains in general rather good condition: having not undergone any rest...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Art Deco Desk
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
An Art Deco light oak nine drawer, bar handled, inverted breakfront twin pedestal desk. Just fitted with a new leather top. The central drawer with a working lock and key. A quality,...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Restored Rattan and Formica Desk with Drawers and Hourglass Rattan Sides
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored mid-century desk showcases blonde Formica with drawers, enclosed in an hourglass-shaped rattan frame. It's unique design flaunts curved rattan drawer pulls, exuding a t...
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1950s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan, Formica

1950s Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Look at this beautiful wood grained Mid century modern writing desk designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Beautiful walnut grain with 2 drawers. Simple lines, sculpted legs, curved ed...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Desk by Gianni Moschatelli for Formanova, 1960s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Formanova dattilo table design Gianni Moschatelli, cherry wood top, dark steel base marked inside Formanova. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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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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