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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1930s
Carved Tiger Oak Hat Coat Bevelled Wall Mirror Metal Hooks, Canada 1910, H1180
Located in Vancouver, BC
Carved Tiger Oak Hat Coat Bevelled Wall Mirror Metal Hooks, Canada 1910, H1180
Solid Tiger Oak
Original finish
Shaped carved top
Rectangular bevelled mirror
Four original metal hook...
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1930s Canadian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Waterfall Console / Writing Table or Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Waterfall Console / Writing Table or Desk
A nice U shaped Lucite writing table or console that can sit center in a...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lucite
Rudy Folding Wall Table by Giorgio Manzali for Bonaldo Italy, 1980s
By Bonaldo
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Giorgio Manzali
Producer - Bonaldo Italy
Model - Rudy
Design Period - Eighties
Measurements - Width 97 cm x Depth open 62 cm - Closed 5 cm x...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
20th-C. Maitland -Smith Chinoiserie Faux Burnt Bamboo Desk And Chair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Perfect for that home office! This is a late 20th century faux burnt bamboo chinoiserie desk with coordinating chair. The chair’s blue upholste...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Large Postmodern Office Desk in the Style of "Hommage a Mondrian" Desk 80s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
A stunning large postmodern geometrical office desk in the style of "Hommage a Mondrian" desk by Danilo Silvestrin for Rosenthal
Three pieces are available.
Unknown production of t...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Baker Furniture Queen Anne Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
1980s Queen Anne slant front secretary desk.
This is a quality Baker Furniture piece, made with exceptional craftsmanship.
Keys are included but unsur...
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1970s American Queen Anne Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antonio Citterio Spatio Table in Maple / Linoleum tabletop and Chrome for Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Spatio Conference, Dining Table or Desk designed by Antonio Citterio and manufactured by Vitra. Linoleum table top in a green-blue color with an edge of solid Maple wood. The table i...
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1990s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome, Other
1970s Peter Protzman Zebrawood executive desk for Herman Miller
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Peter Protzman’s zebra wood executive desk for Herman Miller. These were manufactured in 1970 and 1971. This desk was only produced for a short period of time because of issues with ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Executive Leather Banker Partners Desk With Drawers and Extending Plots
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 30" / W 71" / D 35.4"
Drawer: W 14" /D 18.5"
Drawer: W 14"/ D 18.5"
Plot: W 28.7" /D 14.2"
Plot (2): W 23.6" / D 14.2"
Magnificent Mid-Century Modern style partners bu...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Bamboo Writing Desk with Drawers, 1980s
Located in Roma, RM
BAMBOO WRITING DESK WITH DRAWERS 1980
Product details
Dimensions: 90L x 80H x 61D cm.
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1980s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Vivai del Sud desk in black lacquered bamboo, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Vivai del Sud desk in black lacquered bamboo with black glass shelf and brass details, Italy 1970s
Product details
Materials: bamboo, dark glass, brass
Dimensions 103 w x 72 h x 58 d...
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1970s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller Executive Modular Desk
Located in Seattle, WA
According to the Herman Miller website, Bruce’s first product designed for HM was the “Burdick Group system,” a highly configurable office desk which integrated electronics for office equipment and early computers.
This rare Bruce Burdick executive desk for Herman Miller features aluminum frame base and customizes components allowing you to modify which configurations fits your space and needs. this L-shape configuration includes a rectangle glass top and a rounded edge top rested on top on a 6 foot beam, connecting to a 10 foot beam with one lower desk top and an upper shelf. Accessories include a cabinet, two vertical file organizers...
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1980s North American Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Gallotti and Radice President Desk
Located in Dronten, NL
President Desk made of safety glass with a stainless steel frame.
Originally designed by Gallotti & Radice in 1971, this piece is made circa 1988.
Mark...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Postmodern Desk, Writing Table by Bohumil Landsman, 1970s, Fully Restored
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This desk was designed by Bohumil Landsman in 1970s. The design is very simple and elegant. It features a section with 3 practical drawers. The desk is covered with ash veneer with b...
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1970s Czech Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast Rare Desk Grid Table, Italy, circa 1985
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast Desk Grid Trestle, Italy circa 1985
Dimensions are 0,78" x 26.77" x 28,74"
Well preserved Postmodern desk perfect for any stylish daily accompli...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Post-Modern Italian Aluminum Desk or Console Table with Painted Top, 1982
Located in Berlin, DE
This Post-Modern Italian Aluminum Desk or Console Table was made in around 1982.
The Table Top has been hand-painted and lacquered in the style of Alessandro Menndini.
A unique piece...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
vintage Desk 1970
By Michel Boyer
Located in Perpignan, FR
Très beau bureau datant des années 70 . Attribué au designer Michel Boyer.
En parfait état d'origine. Placage bois palissandre & aluminium brossé.
Pièce rare .
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Walnut Desk
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile mid century leather top walnut desk
This desk measures: 53.75 wide x 33 deep x 35.5 high, with a chair clearance of 25.5 inches
All pieces of ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Country French Baker Furniture Executive Writing Desk Circa 1980
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1980s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Cavalletto Desk by Kazuhide Takahama for Myc-Gavina, 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cavalletto desk designed in 1970 by Japanese architect Kazuhide Takahama for MYC-Gavina. Rare model with three drawers in stained oak wood and champagne laminate, trestles bases in c...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Italian Desk, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage italian desk made from a chrome frame and brown felt.
Attractive desk with seventies vibes.
Good overall condition.
Very much in th...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Gilbert Marklund Schreibtisch Aus Schwedischer Kiefer Inkl. Hocker
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
Ein seltener Schreibtisch von Gilbert Marklund für Furusnickarn AB.
Schweden, circa 1970er Jahre.
Konstruktion aus Kiefer, modernistischer Stil.
In der Höhe verstellbar. ...
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1970s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chippendale Style Double Sided Executive Desk by Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chippendale style double sided 3 drawer hand carved acanthus decorated cabriole legs ball & claw foot with tooled leather top executive desk by Maitland Smith
Stunning circa 1800s Design Chippendale style double sided 3 drawer with faux drawer front backside. stretcher base frame, gorgeous inlaid quality Tooled leather serpentine...
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1980s Chippendale Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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
Materials
Mirror, Lacquer
Drexel Heritage Federal Style Mahogany Tooled Leather Slide Top 10-Drawer Desk
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Drexel Heritage Bonheur du Jour Federal Style mahogany tooled leather slide top desk with 10 functional drawers. It is superb condition and is beautifully designed. The desk area has 5 top smaller drawers, 4 rear, very deep drawers, a large center drawer with original brass drawer knobs...
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Late 20th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Veneered Walnut Writing Table
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant Italian design desk from 1930 with seven drawers in excellent condition.
This desk is made entirely of veneered walnut, elegantly finished, as you can see from the details ...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Spanish 5-Drawer Bamboo Lined Wooden Writing Desk Cabinet Bureau
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1970s Spanish 5-drawer bamboo and woven wicker lined wooden writing desk cabinet bureau.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Chippendale Style Desk by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish Chippendale inspired desk/center table dates to the 1980s and is fabricated in pickled mahogany, with brass hardware and a glass top.
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Retro Czechoslovakian Mid-Century Modern Writing Table, ca. 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Retro Czechoslovakian writing table, manufactures in the 1970s in mid-century modern style.
Neat minimalistic desk with functional drawers and elegant table legs,
in fair condition.
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Wood and Bronze Napoleon III Style French Writing Desk, 1930
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Large French writing desk from the first half of the 20th century. Moved and rounded furniture in rosewood, walnut, mahogany and fruitwood richly adorned with gilded and chiseled bro...
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1930s French Napoleon III Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Paul Evans Brutalist Skyline Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Paul Evans brutalist sculpted bronze dining table with 48" x 96" x 3/4" thick glass top. With smaller glass top can be used as a desk. Signed PE70
Only base is 65" x 27".
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Pace Collection Desk by Irving Rosen, circa 1973
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Japanese Tamo wood and stainless steel desk by Pace, designed by Irving Rosen. Waterfall edges with polished stainless steel. Wood is Tamo ...
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1970s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Enzo Mari Style Sculptural Solid Wood and Glass Desk, Italy, 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Removable solid wood desk, with shaped glass shelf from the 1970s.
Original furniture by the Arch. Nicola Pagliara, Neaples
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Rare Stunning Atomic Age Boomerang Desk and Gemini Leather Armchair, France 1970
Located in New York, NY
France, 1970's
A phenomenal Space Age boomerang desk. A beautifully elongated and angled Formica top cantilevers over a steel column with a spring-loaded compartmentalized drawer, raised on a cast iron base sheathed in original red shag carpeting. Accompanied by a sleek Gemini armchair...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
'Pistole et Chiavi' "Pistols and Keys" Desk by Gio Ponti and Piero Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
'Chiavi et Pistole' desk designed by Gio Ponti (1891-1979) and Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988). A stunning black lacquer four-drawer desk on brass sabots. Printed with pistol and key mo...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
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
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
Elephant Tusk Console Table by Suzanne Dahl & Jerry Barich
Located in Chicago, IL
Lucite and tusk console table with substantial solid brass brackets designed by Suzanne Dahl & Jerry Barich for the Versailles collection. Tusks are...
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1970s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Michel Cadestin and Georges Laurent Desk and Filing Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Michel Cadestin and Georges Laurent office suite from the administrative offices at the centre Georges Pompidou by Teda, France.
Category
1970s French Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate
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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