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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
MCM Rosewood Executive Desk by Kai Kristiansen
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
The “FM60” Rosewood executive desk, by Danish designer Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, having a “floating” desktop over two banks of drawers with three drawers each, and sculpted rose...
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1960s Danish Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Baker Furniture Regency Burlwood Writing Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Baker Furniture Regency Burlwood Writing Desk This desk measures: 48 wide x 26 deep x 29.5 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches We take ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

1940's Small elegant desk with extraordinary side uprights
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2791 Guglielmo Ulrich (1904 -1977) Small elegant desk with extraordinary side uprights, four drawers on one side, brass handles and a reeded wood front. Arca Manufacture, Mila...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Vladimir Kagan Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Vladimir Kagan Desk. Quilted maple, brass and Leather. Beautiful Pistachio color Leather. Label present.
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1970s North American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

Art Deco 7 Drawer Writing Desk with Waterfall Top
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique art deco vanity features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with original finish, seven dovetailed drawers with unique bentwood ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Arne Jacobsen 'AJ52' Desk in Oiled Walnut and Leather for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ52' Desk in Oiled Walnut and Leather for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood, Walnut

French Art Deco Cerused Desk
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco Cerused Desk. Offered is a shapely French Art Deco cerused oak desk or writing table with a door on either side with 4 shelves in each. This handsome desk with a floa...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

American Designer, Desk, Iron, Wood, Cane, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, black-lacquered iron and cane desk or reception desk designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. dimensions: 30“ H x 60“ W x 25“ D
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Paradise Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Paradise with wooden structure covered with emperador cut marble slabs. With details in polished hammered brass and walnut root venner. Desk with 6 drawers, 3 drawers each side ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Paradise Desk
Paradise Desk
$136,093 / item
Paul Sormani Style Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Executive Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique French Louis XV style bombay form executive desk or bureau plat desk In the manner of Paul Sormani France, Circa Early 20th Century Kingwood and burl wood, ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Marble Dining Table or Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking marble dining table or desk from Italy circa 1990's. It features beautifully grained marble slab construction.
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

Antique Early American Country Farmhouse Slant Top School Student Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early American schoolhouse / country / farmhouse writing desk. Made of poplar featuring a slanted top and dovetailed joinery. Dimension...
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Late 19th Century American Classical Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Poplar

Petrol Blue Drawers Gaston Floating Writing Desk 80 cm Natural Walnut by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Petrol Blue Drawers Gaston Floating Writing Desk 80 cm Natural Walnut by HARTO Dimensions: W 80 x D 32 x H 72 cm. Materials: MDF wood veneer, Lacquered MDF, Leather. Weight: 27.5 kg...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Art Deco Castelo Console Table, Calacatta Bianco, Champagne, Handmade Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Castelo Console, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Castelo marble console table pays tribute to Po...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Onyx, Travertine, Carrara Marble, Quartz, Steel, Brass, Stainles...

Early variant Osvaldo Borsani desk with two drawers for Tecno, Italy 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Minimal Osvaldo Borsani 1950s desk for Tecno, Italy Carries all the original Tecno transfer labels
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Arne Vodder Boomerang Desk Teak & Brass 1956 Bovirke Denmark Finn Juhl table
Located in Munster, NRW
Arne Vodder 1956 for Bovirke, Denmark rare Boomerang desk ’Model BO85’ in teak with brass handles This desk was designed by Arne Vodder for Bovirke. The desk has an organically shaped table...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted Tall Secretary Desk & Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted 2 Piece Tall Secretary Desk & Chair. Item features blue and off-white painted finish with i...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Cane, Wood

Oryx Desk Table by Parigi and Prina for Molteni
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Plastic and Steel Orix Desk by V. Parigi & N. Prina for Molteni, 1970s Moulded ABS plastic with chrome base, and hinged glass writing surface. In impeccable original conditi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Pair of Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk with Two Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A charming early 20th century Spanish pine farm table with four legs and back side trestle and a wonderfully well-worn finish from a century of use. Height from to the drawers : 23...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Center Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th century Louis XV Style gilt-bronze mounted fruitwood floral marquetry center table or desk with drawer, by Ébéniste Louis Gradé, Gr...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Single Plank Top Side Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant and understated, this 19th-century side table desk was crafted in the Poitou region of France circa 1840 during the Louis Philippe period. Made from solid walnut, the piece f...
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Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Teak Large Executive Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful remarkable statement in design and craftsmanship. This large mid-century teak Danish executive size desk, is precisely crafted in exceptional teak grain wood, with a fully ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

21st Century Writing Desk, Oak Brass and Italian Leather Inlay
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
An oak, brass and leather writing desk B.B. - Strong contrasting materials combine – I love how the boxy table and drawers seem to float and balance on different tripod legs. Note t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Rosewood/ Leather and Chrome Desk by Ste. Marie and Laurent , Modernist
Located in Buffalo, NY
This sexy slim Ste-Marie and Laurent desk has beautiful rosewood grain and a black leather top. floating on a modern chromed steel cantilever base.. .Beautiful from any angle. Large...
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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Abbondinterni executive corner desk in Mahogany Italy 1970
By Abbondinterni
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning corner desk designed and produced by Abbondinterni in Milan Italy 1970. This desk is a standout example of Italian executive design from the postmodern era. It is constructe...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Leather and Oak Executive Desk by Warren Platner for Knoll, USA, circa 1965
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Single drawer executive Platner desk with a top in natural stained, bullnose oak and cream colored leather, supported on two legs in polished steel.
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1960s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Swedish Mid Century Modern Solid Pine Desk, Roland Wilhelmsson, Made in 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming mid-century solid pine desk / dining table with visible dowels and a fine X frame. Hand crafted by a Swedish cabinetmaker in 1960s. Made in the style of Roland Wilhelmsson...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Italian NeoClassic Oak Parquetry Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian Neo-Classic style oak parquetry desk with a starburst patterned oak parquetry top to bottom. It has a central drawer flanked by two further additions. It rests on tapered ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Baker Furniture Neoclassic Fruitwood & Leather Bureau Plat Desk, Circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Baker Furniture Neoclassic Fruitwood & Leather Bureau Plat Desk, Circa 1950s Three-Drawer Configuration: Elegant Mid-Century Design This stunning Neoclassic bureau plat by Baker Fu...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Table or Desk in Walnut and Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, table, walnut, iron, Italy, 1970s Giuseppe Rivadossi once again proves his great eye for materialization and technicality this table is ex...
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1970s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk, the super structure comprising of three mahogany lined drawers either side with the original turned brass knob handles and...
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1890s British Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Neo-Classical R.J. Horner Style Desk / Table Green Leather Top & Dolphin Base
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century Neo-classical R.J. Horner style ebonized desk with carved dolphin base and tooled green leather top. It has wonderful patina! The desk is very heavy and m...
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Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

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

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Wood

French Louis XV Style Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French antique Louis XV style bureau plat desk made of solid wood construction that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish finish of museum-quality. The desk ha...
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood and Macassar Ebony Executive Desk by Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style executive writing desk In the manner of Milo Baughman By Henredon, "Scene Two" Collection USA, Circa 1970s Stunning bo...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Macassar, Burl

Light Blue Large Secretaire with Storage Designed by Eric Gizard, Paris
Located in Landivy, FR
This large secretary desk is designed by the famous parisian Designer Eric Gizard and delivered fully mounted. The overall dimensions of the b...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Stickley Antique 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 L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware. Meas...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Antique 19th Century Carved Writing Table In Oak ( REF AF-3576 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This stunning 19th-century writing table in oak showcases exceptional quality and craftsmanship. The piece is in excellent condition, demonstrating the durability and timeless appea...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Mid-20th Century Wood Bureau a Gradin/Writing Desk Table by Jean-Michel Frank
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century modern wood bureau a gradin/writing desk table designed by Jean-Michel Frank, Argentina By: Jean-Michel Frank Material: wood, metal, leather Technique: cast, molded...
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

1930s Art Deco Raymond Patten Signed Industrial Kitchen Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous original American Art Deco industrial Smartline kitchen work table, designed by Raymond Patten (American, 1897-1948), retailed by Internation...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome, Enamel, Stainless Steel

Modernist lacquered wood executive desk
Located in New York, NY
Modernist lacquered wood five drawer executive desk and with cantilevered top.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

19th Century Spanish Walnut Desk with Two Drawers & Strong Legs, 1890s
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish walnut desk or console table with two drawers and strong turning legs and stretcher.
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid-century Modern French Desk
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine mid-century modern French desk with two drawers with brass handles. Unknown designer, ca 1960s France.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Cane Rattan Bamboo 5 Drawers Mid Century Modern McGuire Style Desk MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cane Rattan Bamboo 5 Drawers Mid Century Modern McGuire Style Desk MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Cane, Rattan

French Walnut Desk, Side Table or Writing Table, Louis XIII
Located in Labrit, Landes
French desk or side table, made circa 1660 Massive walnut and iron handles. Nice antique patina. The turned legs and bars are typical of the Louis XIII style. Legroom height and dept...
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17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Ilmari Tapiovaara Desk or Table for Laukaan Puu
Located in Miami, FL
Stained pine table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu. Works also well as desk. The table is signed.  
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Rosewood Writing Desk, Erik Riisager Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood Writing Desk, Erik Riisager Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark, 1950s This rare Rosewood writing desk by Erik Riisager Hansen for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri has a very elegant and sleek design with nice details. The beautiful thick banding seamless joins with the tall spindle leg and is a signature design element of Hansen. This sleek desk...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Table with Wheels, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Mid-century table with wheels realized by italian manufactory in the mid-20th Century. Central drawer. Good condition.
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19th Century Italian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Custom Designed Slumped Glass Desk by Laurel Fyfe
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an absolutely breathtaking piece. It is impossible to capture the beauty and simplicity of this desk with a camera. It is a thick clear sheet of glass that has been manipulated by the world renowned glass artist Laurel Fyfe into the form of a gently draped desk...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hard...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

1950s Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, ash, walnut, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in walnut. The upper part of this piece is made from ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Ash, Walnut

18th Century Louis XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 38 1/4in W: 32 1/2in D: 18in This extremely rare and Important 18th Century Louis XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon is absolutely breathe taking! If you look at the photos provided you will see the attention to detail within the intricately done hand painted Chinoiserie gold and scarlet lacquered decorations as well as the extremely fine and crisp bronze ormolu mounts. The piece is also signed underneath of the desk. Pierre Migeon (1696-1758) Was one of the most prominent furniture makers of the 18th century and was known for for his impeccable quality as well as his ability to work with a variety of other extremely well known cabinet makers of the 18th C. Throughout his career a few very important people took a liking to his works and commissioned pieces from him such as Madame de pompadour and the Master of the Revels! The piece is equipped with a drop front writing area and 6 drawers and a secret compartment on the inside of the desk as well as two lockable drawers on the outside front of the desk. This piece was at one point a part of the inventory of the Hartman Galleries...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze, Ormolu

Vintage Desk by Baker in Campaign Style With Leather Top
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Elegance & Function: Vintage Baker Campaign Desk with Leather Top! This vintage Baker desk, crafted in the classic campaign style, combines refined...
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1980s American Campaign Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Ebonized Wood All Black MiMi Console or Tiny Desk by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The faceted geometry of the MiMi console table creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with angled surfaces that capture light. This sculptural and ...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Oak, Plywood

Italian Walnut Trestle Library Table, Circa 1920
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1920's walnut library table or writing desk from Italy. The top has lovely graining and has a beveled edge with a hand carved apron beneath. The top follows down to a raised ...
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1920s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Desk
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine 18th century Swedish Rococo desk / console table with one drawer and in Its original colour. Ca 1770 Sweden.
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Writing Table ~ Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Writing Table ~ Desk makes an attractive addition to any room, and can double as a center table as it is beautifully embellished from all angles!...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Desk Made In Beechwood Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a great example of Danish design from the 1960s. Made from beech wood, it exudes a timeless elegance and simplicity that is characteristic of Scandinavian design. With i...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech

Handcrafted English Desk
Located in London, GB
A totally unique handcrafted modernist desk designed and made in England by our craftspeople using traditional woodworking and cabinetry techniques. The beautifully figured surface i...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Walnut

A petite French ebonized mahogany writing desk in the Louis XVI style, C 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A petite French ebonized mahogany leather top writing desk in the Louis XVI style, C 1940. The apron being trimmed in bronze mouldings and having a single drawer supported by slender...
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1940s French Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

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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