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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Desk
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak desk.
This piece is in excellent refinished condition with very few signs of age-related wear (see photos).
If you w...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Unique Danish Modern Desk in Teak & Oak, 1950s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare desk produced in Denmark during the 1950s. The top is made of teak and the refined compass legs of solid oak. The whole is connected through a brass support bar. Underneath the ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Oak Art Deco Modernist Desk by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist desk.
Design by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak base with original solid macassar ebony k...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Macassar, Oak
Desk in teak and oak "AT-305" by Hans J. Wegner, For Andreas Tuck, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Desk model "AT-305" designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced in Denmark by Andreas Tuck during the 1950s. Made from mainly solid teak, aside from the table top. Drawers and pulleys in so...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak, Teak
English Art Deco Desk in Solid Cherry Wood c1930
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ENGLISH ART DECO DESK
This original cherry wood Art Deco desk crafted in England during the 1930s, This compact yet functional office essential features a taller left side with thre...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Cherry
Arne Vodder for Sibast. Corner desk. 1970s.
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Arne Vodder for Sibast.
Corner desk in rosewood, opening on the front with a box with three drawers and a large drawer in the central part. Drawers and doors on the left side. Strai...
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1970s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Green German Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk with 2 Drawers and tapered Legs, 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
Indulge in the allure of the 1920s with this Green German Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk, a fusion of elegance and exotic charm.
Crafted around 1920, this piece seamlessly marries the bo...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Desk by A.J. Iversen
Located in Highland, IN
This 1950s Ole Wanscher design by A.J. Iversen is a transitional piece, combining traditional elements of a double pedestal desk with a decidedly modern approach.
The most striking ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Swedish modern desk by Oscar Nilsson from 1938, checker table top
Located in Hägersten, SE
Swedish modern desk designed by interior architect Oscar Nilsson. Produced in Stockholm, Sweden by Cabinetmaker Allan Lindgren in 1938. Made from f...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Fruitwood
large art deco desk from the 1930s with solid wood and brass curtain
Located in Lyon, FR
Imposing French art deco desk from the 1930s. Solid wood structure with two lockers on the top closing with a rosewood curtain. Two drawers on each side and a large central drawer, a...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Art Deco Writing Desk in Elm, Förenade Möbelfabrikerna, Swedish Grace, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
This Art Deco Writing desk crafted by Förenade Möbelfabrikerna in the 1940s embodies timeless elegance with its exquisite design and rich materials. Constructed with a sophisticated ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Elm
Art Deco Burl Karelian Birch Pedestal Writing Dining Table Desk circa 1930
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ART DECO PERIOD KARELIAN BIRCH PART-EBONIZED PEDESTAL DESK
Circa 1930 also suitable as a small format dining table with a fitted glass top
Item # 312IZW08P
The overall air of this...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Glass, Birch
20th Century Representative Monumental Art Deco Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century representative Monumental Art Deco desk
tulipwood veneer on wood. Half-arched cover plate on two-part straight body, middle kn...
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20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Tulipwood
Danish Modern Teak Desk by Falster
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome and incredibly well built Svend Madsen desk by Falster Mobelfabrik has a bank of three shallow drawers on the left and a deep file drawer on the right. The back feature...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Large Art Deco desk - France 1930
Located in Girona, ES
Large and curved Art Deco executive desk in solid oak and oak veneer, with two blocks of drawers and shelves supporting the spectacularly grained top. Nickel-plated brass profiles al...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass, Nickel
Scandinavian Modern Oak Writing Desk by Yngvar Sandstrom
Located in Madrid, ES
Oak desk designed by Yngvar Sandström and manufactured by AB Seffle Möbelfabrik in Sweden. The desk features two drawers on both sides that can be easily removed. Keys included. Stam...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Desk in the Style of Art Deco in Black Piano Lacquer
Located in Ulm, DE
Modernist desk in black lacquer
Writing desk
Piano lacquer, high gloss black
Metal fittings
in Art Déco style, France around 1950
Dimensions:
Width: 180 cm
Height: 78 cm
Depth: 90 cm
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Desk / Dining Table in Teak Wood of Finnish Design from the 1960's
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk / Dining table made of teak wood with a very unique design from Finland around the 1960s. The table has a Dutch pull-out where the plate is inside under the top plate. Incredibl...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
French Art Deco Style Fall Front Bureau
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
FRENCH ART DECO BUREAU
This exquisite fall front bureau showcases the exceptional quality of French Art Deco style. Crafted around 1960, it is made from solid Oak and solid rosewood,...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Metal Top Desk
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century French modernist oak desk featuring a metal clad top and drawer.
There is a beautiful patina to the desk which portrayed through the worn paintwork on the han...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Fully restored Large ART DECO writing desk, 1930´s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This ART DECO writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. The table has a simple and unconventional design typical of the ART DECO period. The table is double-s...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Glass, Wood, Walnut
Scandinavian Middle Teak Desk, 1960s
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Scandinavian desk in teak and maple, 1960. Mounted on a portico base, the desk consists of a library on the visitor side and two drawers in the belt. The purity of the lines and the ...
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1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Maple, Teak
Oak Art Deco Modernist Desk by Jan Brunott, 1920s
By Jan Brunott
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist small desk.
Design attributed to Jan Brunott.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak and original oak veneered base with new faux leather writing section.
Original macassar ebony veneered door and drawer.
Inside there are five solid oak drawers.
In very good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Height of the writing section is 76 cm or 29.92 in.
We will ship this stunning piece of furniture in a custom made wooden crate for safe transport when purchased by overseas buyers.
The Modernist look of this Art Deco desk attributed to Jan Brunott is also known in the Netherlands under the name Haagse School.
The Haagse...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Faux Leather, Macassar, Oak
Bernt Petersen Danish Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Bernt Petersen
Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1950s
Four drawer executive desk produced in Denmark by master cabinetmakers Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark. Solid mahogany legs and drawer...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
Vintage Danish Writing Desk by Henning Kjærnulf, 1970s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Beautiful massiv oak writing desk by Danish architect Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf.
Danish furniture designers that gets inspiration from the time before. Style of the baroque and good woodcarved woodworking. His characteristic shaped legs in baroque style fits perfectly with the modern home interior.
Lot of space in the drawers and in the back, this table is ideal to stand off...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Jens Risom Solid Wood Desk, Denmark, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Utrecht, NL
Jens Risom: wood desk, manufactured by Risom Design. 1960s.
This nicely shaped Jens Risom desk has a well sized desktop, two drawer units with drawers and a pull-out leaf with glass top on each side. An internal lock allows you to lock the drawers with a key. The black steel drawer handles are mounted onto chrome rings and have a minimal design. The desk has cylindrical legs and refined adjustable feet. The back legs are a bit detached from the drawers which give the desk an open look to what otherwise would have been a quite solid / closed desk. The wood of the desk has a wonderful grain, that has come out beautifully over the years. It was manufactured by Risom Designi in the 1960s.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor marks and scratches. One key is enclosed. Some drawers don’t come out totally fluid. Manufactured by Risom Design.
Dimensions:
66.93 in. W x 35.44 in. D x 28.75 in. H
170 cm W x 90 cm D x 73 cm H
Shipping:
This solid wood desk...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Fine French 1940s Desk and Cabinet by Jean Pascaud 'Marquetry by J.D Malcles'
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Pascaud (1903-1996) - A fine French art deco walnut stained desk and cabinet / armoire.
The desk has four drawers with a carved diamond pattern and four scroll legs with bronze...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Antique Petit Art Deco Mirrored Black Lacquered Vanity Dressing Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Petit Art Deco mirrored black lacquered vanity dressing table. The central mirror features two internal lights that illuminate by switch.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Mirror, Lacquer
Hans J. Wegner - rare PP571 Architect's Desk in soaped oak, 1953 for PP Møbler
Located in Munster, NRW
Hans J. Wegner designed the extraordinary pp571 Architect´s Desk in 1953 as a match to the Round Chair (The Chair).
Later in 1955 he designed the Swivel Chair hence completing a line of exclusive, functional and exquisitely crafted masterpieces for the CEO office.
(This table was purchased circa 2000 from the first owner!)
The desk marks the beginning of Wegner's work on combining sharp steel and sculptural solid wood in most elegant and well-balanced solutions.
In this respect the desk precedes such unique classics as the Swivel Chair, the Cross Legged Table and the pp75 table...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Scandinavian Modernist Flamed Birch Wood Dining Table, Art Deco, Made in 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
A magnificent rectangular Art Deco dining table in veenered birch wood. Made in Scandinavia, most likely a Danish cabinetmaker in 1930s. Beautiful veener work. The overall impression...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Birch
Danish Rosewood Desk by Erik Riisager Hansen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Erik Riisager Hansen.
Freestanding desk in Rio rosewood. Top with raised edge on tapered legs. Three drawers at front with recessed pulls
The desk shows remarkable high-quality craft...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
Severin Hansen Jnr.
Writing Desk, circa 1950s.
Produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark. Rosewood veneer construction and brass fittings with 4 integral drawers. Original keys...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
P.E.L. Tubular Steel Writing Desk and Chair, United Kingdom 1930s
By PEL
Located in Hellouw, NL
Charming P.E.L. Tubular Steel Writing Desk and Chair from the United Kingdom, the 1930s. This set is probably designed by Serge Chermayeff (1900–1996)...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel, Chrome
Arne Vodder Desk & Sideboard Rio Rosewood, 1955 by Sibast Møbelfrabrik, Denmark
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Munster, NRW
Arne Vodder office desk & sideboard, model 209 in Rio rosewood, made in 1955 by Sibast Møbelfrabrik, Denmark (for this property we have a valid cites certificate.)
Stunning and huge desk...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Swedish Art Deco Intarsia Inlay Dining Table or Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
This style of trestle dining table is referred to as a "bibliotek" or library table. This piece is made of flame birch and features beautiful "Intarsia" inlay in elm and rosewood. It...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Birch
Danish Modern Desk / Dining Table in Birch Attributed to Philip Arctander, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare dining table with two extendables made in birch. Attributed to danish designer Philip Arctander. Beautiful structure and lines.
It can also be used as a desk.
Each extendable ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Birch
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
Severin Hansen Jnr.
Writing Desk, circa 1950s.
Produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark. Rosewood veneer construction and brass fittings with 4 integral drawers. Original keys...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
1930s Bleached Oak Extendable Dinning Table by Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A 1930s Charles Dudouyt bleached oak extendable dinning table, with a wonderful diamond checkerboard top design, with extendable ends that slide out and take an additional leaf at ea...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Vintage Art-Deco Walnut Writing Desk, Switzerland, 1930
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Writing desk Art-Deco, made in first half of last century, in Switzerland.
High craftmanship, combined with top material choice and elegant design.
The top is layed in "open book" ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
Severin Hansen Jnr.
Writing desk, circa 1950s.
This iconic piece of Danish design was produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri in Denmark in the late 1950s. The desk is made from solid...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Rosewood Dining Table by Henning Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik, 1960, Denmark
Located in Buffalo, NY
Danish modernist design extendable dining room table /desk in rosewood
The extension leaves are nicely integrated into the design, stored under the tabletop, so that the table is bo...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk & Table, 1st Edition, 1945 by Illums Bolighus, København
Located in Munster, NRW
Finn Juhl - BO69 Nyhavn Desk / Table and detachable flip-down leaf in teak.
1st Edition, 1945 by ILLUMS BOLIGHUS KØBENHAVN (labelled undernea...
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1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel
French 1920s Art Deco Desk Attributed to Atelier Martine
By Paul Poiret, Atelier Martine
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Art Deco desk attributed to Paul Poiret's fashionable furniture-making firm, Atelier Martine. Painted a soft grey color, with contrasting, deep red. Ra...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
A Fine French Art Deco Rosewood Extendable Dining Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a four cylinders cross shaped pedestal and 2 end drawers that support the 2 matching extension leaves.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Rare Art Deco Amsterdam School Writing Table and Chair by Paul Bromberg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare Art Deco Amsterdam School writing table and chair by Paul Bromberg for
Pander 1920s.
Solid oak, wicker and solid Macassar ebony knob on ...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Macassar, Oak, Wicker
Dominique Ceylonese Lemonwood Desk
By Dominique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco desk, circa 1935 by Dominique in Ceylonese lemonwood with bronze fittings. The guest side has a pull-out tablet area suitable for a laptop or tablet.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Nanna Ditzel Writing Desk
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nanna Ditzel Writing Desk Designed in 1958 and Produced by Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Rare French Art Deco Style Shagreen and Bronze Desk, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Art Deco style shagreen and patinated bronze three drawer desk, sofa table or console of the most unique shape embellished with four bronze legs and three drawers on th...
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20th Century French Art Deco 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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