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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Hollywood Regency
Modern Gray Blossom Glass Mosaic Desk with Bronze Metal Base by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pavia Blossom desk/vanity by Ercole Home has a 2-drawer, with a sky gray wood finish on oak. Handcut glass mosaics in bluegreen and turquoise decorate the drawer fronts in bloss...
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Wave Writing Desk in Pama and Sycomore
Located in Desio, IT
Original desk with a curvilinear design. The structure is in essence of Pama and Sycomoro dark frisè. It is equipped with a large drawer and a suspended chest of drawers. The glass s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Contemporary Starburst Exotic Wood Sabre Leg Table by Costantini, Uccello
Located in New York, NY
The Uccello writing table or Desk can also function as a game table, or, in larger sizes, as a dining table. Shown here in a naturally finished starburst Argentine Rosewood top with ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

General Berry Study Desk Writing Table in Blue and Red by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
The General Berry is a chic study table in delicious berry colours. It has an extendable writing top, and small details, which is reminiscent of a traditional desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Resin

Custom Modern Waterfall Desk with Marble Accent
Located in North York, ON
Custom modern waterfall desk with marble accent. Unique modern styling with rich walnut woods. Finished in a satin espresso color. Featuring beautiful...
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2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

ClassiCon Notos Standing Desk in Black by Thomas Kühl & Andreas Krob
Located in New York, NY
Notos is an essential object in a household or office where artistically inclined persons live and work. That is because this unprecedented, multifunctional piece of furniture transforms itself in no time into a standing desk or a note stand...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Plywood

Shape Shifting Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This desk is made from three walnut panels connected by two wooden hinges allowing the desk to alter shape, it can even lay flat for transport. Here it i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Walnut

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Table Polyurethane Marble Resin Inlay Scapin
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Isotopo Table design By Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni Limited Edition A vibrant round top is combined with a sculptural base made of three rounded conical supports...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Desk, Ebony, Bronze, Leather, France, 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
A Hollywood Regency ebony and bronze mounted desk, writing table or vanity A stunning example of this highly sought after designers work. Bronze sabots and capitals shine on the sleek tapering legs with flame bronze mounts on the reeded centers leading to a knee hole, 18.5 by 24 inch wide, center having finished sides. The three over two drawers all having bronze framing and keyholes, the center lock missing. Each side with bronze framing and the reversed fully finished so this finely constructed desk can sit center stage in any setting. The writing or computer table...
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1930s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

FIJN Desk in Solid Black Walnut
Located in Calgary, CA
Our FIJN desk is handcrafted in solid wood. Both desks pictured were built in figured Oregon black walnut. Solid wood drawers are lined in leather and inserts can be customized to su...
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2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Apartment-Sized Patterned Osis Desk by Llot Llov
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Llot Llov's Osis desk was developed specifically for the home office — it has a small footprint yet offers the necessary space to work, and it has a privacy screen to help with both ...
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2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Kartell Viscount of Wood Table by Philippe Stark in Ash and Chrome Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Viscount of wood tables are the latest addition. These naturally composed tables complement the collection's choice of seats and create a sustainable livin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Geo, Walnut Writing Desk, Designed by Jamie Durie, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Writing desk with geometric design made of veneered blockboard, drawers assembled with dovetail joints and legs in solid wood. Made in Italy: Made in Italy furniture means design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Williams Writing Desk Maple Rose Copper
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a bevelled wooden top. The irregular b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

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...
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1950s Indian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

TTTTable Contemporary Table in Steel
Located in London, GB
The board of a table is much more than a mere support: it is a line that divides two worlds. On its upper part certain codes are maintained, there are prescribed ways and conventions. Above that level reigns the protocol, the scopic, the customs and courtesies. Everything changes under the table. There appear the flirtations, the furtive gestures, the hidden. In this invisible field dominate the unseen signals and the secret codes, the tactile ones. Also the pets rest covered by an architecture to their measure and, inadvertently, doze. Under that plane, the feet are confused and mixed in a small choreography, where the human and artificial legs...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum, Steel

Kartell Viscount of Wood Table by Philippe Stark in Walnut and Black Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Viscount of wood tables are the latest addition. These naturally composed tables complement the collection's choice of seats and create a sustainable livin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Butterfly Table
Located in Milan, IT
The Butterfly living table is composed of folded sheet metal covered in black leather and a round top in fumè gray crystal glass. Its curvy and sinuous structure gives the product a ...
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

A.G.Fronzoni Rectangular Fronzoni 64 Table in Metal and Wooden Top, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
An ode to clean lines, the Fronzoni ’64 table embellishes settings with its absolute rigour and essential elegance. Austere and perfectly functional, the F...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Modern Pedestal Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern pedestal desk with quartered oak veneer and with a basalt finish. With brass slab legs and handles having a long center drawer and three gradua...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli 2019 Writing Desk with leather top
Located in Desio, IT
Writing desk with base in Pama wood, structure in Sycomoro dark frisè wood, drawers with soft closing, top and front panel in leather. Also available with glass top (SC32).
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1970's "Boomerang" Desk in Walnut, Chrome Plated Steel and Glass - Italy
Located in Girona, ES
"Boomerang" desk, large top in varnished walnut covered with a thick glass. Two chrome plated steel columns. Italy c. 1970 Measure: Width top: 77 cm.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Apollo Contemporary Desk in Marble and Wood
Located in London, GB
The Apollo desk is a wood and marble desk with two layers and rotating mirror making it perfect as a dressing table. Characterized by its soft curves and round shapes, Apollo is avai...
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Metal

Kartell Viscount of Wood Table by Philippe Stark in Ash and Black Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Viscount of wood tables are the latest addition. These naturally composed tables complement the collection's choice of seats and create a sustainable livin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Unique Desk in Mica at Cost Price
By VITTORIO SERIO
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional desk in french polished ebonite wood from Macassar, with feet covered with plates of amethyst mica. 3 drawers and plate of glass on the top. Unique and signed piece by t...
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Amethyst

Contemporary Trestle Table "Work" in Solid White Oak by Casey Lurie USA
Located in Chicago, IL
Introduced in 2016, WORK table is a contemporary take on the traditional working tables used by artists and designers for centuries. The table has height adjustable trestles...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Oak

Paris Bureau Red and White Study Desk Writing Table by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Paris Bureau Red and White Study Desk Writing Table by Matteo Cibic is an extraordinary console/writing table, with two drawers. It is available in a rang...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Resin

Pine Perriand Tables, French Modernism
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charlotte Perriand; French design; 1920's; Modernism A unique collection of 10 Perriand tables. Very pretty solid pine table by the French designer Charlotte Perriand, this model was created in the 1960s for the creation of the Les arcs ski resort. We have 10 tables with legs available and 1 extra table top without legs. Charlotte Perriand (24 October 1903 – 27 October 1999) was a French architect and designer. Her work aimed to create functional living spaces to believe that better design helps create a better society. In her article "L'Art de Vivre" from 1981, she states "The extension of the art of dwelling is the art of living — living in harmony with man's deepest drives and with his adopted or fabricated environment." Charlotte liked to take her time in space...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Kartell Viscount of Wood Table by Philippe Stark in Walnut and Chrome Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Viscount of wood tables are the latest addition. These naturally composed tables complement the collection's choice of seats and create a sustainable livin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut Orange
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top. The irregular be...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Karl Springer "Ming Writing Desk" in Embossed Leather 1980s
Located in New York, NY
“Ming Desk” in color embossed textured leather with 2 drawers by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The craftsmanship and materials are superb and this is a wonderful example of Karl Springer’s work. This is a pared down version of the Chinese Style Series which preceded it. Reference: Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “Coffee Tables and Bar Carts”, on page 9 there is a photo of the coffee table model of this desk with the page titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD CHINESE STYLE COFFEE TABLE...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Large Two Tone Bespoke Study Desk with Linoleum Top and Drawer, Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large two-tone study desk is made with a powder-coated steel frame and a beautiful natural linoleum top made out of linseed oil. This modern minimal desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Evo, Oak and Brass Desk or Dining Table by Feruccio Laviani, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. Table with firm design, made combining old and modern woodcraft. The classical side is in ...
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Duna Desk in Solid Poplar Wood, Home Office Writing Desk by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Duna Desk in Solid Poplar Wood, Home Office Writing Desk by Joel Escalona Duna Collection is a set of wood tables and surfaces inspired by the vast sand dune regions of the world. T...
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2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Poplar

Iconoclast Solid Wood Pedestal Dining Table by Izm Design
Located in Edmonton, Alberta
This iconic pedestal dining table can be made rectangle or round and is 100% solid hardwood. It's angular base allows for myriad chair placement while and providing maximum stability...
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2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut Prairie Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top. The irregular be...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Table Desk Writing Home Office Pink Onyx Gold Mirror Steel Modern Collectible
Located in Ancona, Marche
The table 'Bangles Desk Gold' is an important desk with structure in mirror polished stainless steel with 24 Kt gold galvanic special finish and top in rare pink onyx. The 24 Kt gold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Onyx, Stainless Steel

Asymmetrical "Linda Marie" Writing Desk with Leather Top by Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Riffing on a traditional writing desk, our writing desk is made to order in a variety of sizes, wood types and finishes. A small drawer done u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Marc Newson Riga Table in Anthracite Matte Lacquered Woods for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Marc Newson, the Riga table is a writing desk made of Matte lacquered wood (in all of the colors in the collection) with legs in solid beechwood. The feet and knobs are i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Table Desk Writing Home Office Grey Marble Top Mirror Steel Modern Collectible
Located in Ancona, Marche
The table 'Gallio' is an important desk with structure in mirror polished stainless steel and top in grey Versylis marble. The structure is inspired by a formation of crystals of Gal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Stainless Steel

Shanghai Desk in Ziricotte Wood, Leather Top and Silver Patined Leg
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Shanghai desk in Ziricotte wood, leather top and silver patined leg. The inside is made in Sycomore. Information about the covid 19. At this point, the ...
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Table Desk Writing Home Office Orange Onyx Mirror Steel Contemporary Collectible
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Bangles Desk' is an important desk with structure in mirror polished stainless steel and top in rare orange onyx. Dimensions are customizable. Every single bangle is welded and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Onyx, Stainless Steel

ORIGIN 00008 Desk
Located in PARIS, FR
This desk is the first piece of our work, Polcha, we wanted to work the materials in trompe l'oeil and graphic forms to come, visually, destructure the original form, come to disrupt...
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1960s European Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Mahogany

ClassiCon Lou Perou Folding Table by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Like the majority of Eileen Gray‘s tables, this one too can transform itself. And as always she found an unexpected solution. The folding section of the tabletop is supported by a si...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Desk Table Home Office Pink Onyx Mirror Polished Steel Collectible Design Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Bangles Desk' is an important desk with structure in mirror polished stainless steel and top in rare pink onyx. Every single bangle is welded and highly polished by hand. The mi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Onyx, Stainless Steel

Bespoke Walnut Desk with Cast Iron Legs Industrial Modern Work Custom Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Bespoke Industrial modern work / office bespoke desk / table with 1 3/4" wooden walnut top, "Brown & Sharpe" Cast iron legs and steel s...
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Iron

"Moleskine" Portable Atelier Desk Designed by Philippe Nigro for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Moleskine" is a desk, designed by Philippe Nigro and manufactured by Driade, with a folding top in birch plywood and oak veneer. Matte black painted steel structure with cable flap....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

A. G. Fronzoni Rectangular Fronzoni 64 Table in Anthracite Top & Base Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
An ode to clean lines, the Fronzoni 64 table embellishes settings with its absolute rigour and essential elegance. Austere and perfectly functional, the Fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Moooi Paper RHS Desk in Wood & Cardboard with Oak Veneer Top by Studio Job
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Despite the advances made in technology, many of us still use paper pad and pen for grocery lists, notes & cards while sitting busily at our desks. But have you ever dreamt of a clas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Maple Blood Red
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top. The irregular be...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Desk or Writing Table Glass Crystal Geometric Shape Collectible Design Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
The desk 'Origami' is made of extra-clear crystal glass. Each sheet of extra-clear crystal glass is cut and ground with extreme precision, then the sheets are assembled by hand, havi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass

Organic Modern Home Office Writing Desk White Lacquer Brushed Stainless Steel
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
João Faria created the stunning "Roots Home Desk" for contemporary and home offices. Rather than being placed against a wall, it should stand in the middle of the room to be admired from all angles. This listing is for a white lacquered wood and brushed stainless steel desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Cut Steel, Metal, Stainless Steel

General Study Desk Writing Table in Black and White by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
General Study Desk Writing Table in Black and White by Matteo Cibic is a formidable study table, which has an extendable writing top, and small details, whi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Resin

Modern Black Writing Table Desk or Vanity Console in high gloss
Located in Riga, LV
Refined elegance and classic design characterize the Kanttari Writing Desk. The definition of rich furniture design, this beautiful writing desk is handmade with soft to touch black ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

21st Century "Synchronicity" Desk, Maple, Brown Walnut and Leather
Located in Turin, IT
The eye-catching desk "Synchronicity" stands out of all common tables. The extraordinary features of this magnificent handmade desk crafted of maple wood are the two unique, hollow C...
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Iconoclast Solid Wood Pedestal Desk by Izm Design
Located in Edmonton, Alberta
Make a statement with this power desk. The pedestal base allows your chair to be positioned wherever you need with ample leg room. This piece in the main photo is ready to ship, smo...
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2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Radius Cutaway Walnut Desk with Drawers
Located in brooklyn, NY
Radiused outer edges and scalloped inner edge create a contrasting profile that adorns this minimal desk. Made from hand oiled solid walnut, this desk blends simple lines with unique...
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Modern Églomisé Glass Fume Silver Dust Vanity Desk by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The mystic fume silver vanity by Ercole Home has a 5-drawer, with Earl gray wood finish on oak. Hand painted églomisé glass panels are inset on the surface. There are five aluminum pulls and the hand-hammered metal base...
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2010s American Modern 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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