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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1940s
Danish Modern Solid Teak Biomorphic Desk
Located in Miami, FL
A rare Danish Modern Desk with a biomorphic top. Solid teal construction. Note the finger joints on all drawers.
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1970s Danish Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Solid Teak Biomorphic Desk
Danish Modern Solid Teak Biomorphic Desk

Danish Modern Solid Teak Biomorphic Desk

G. Plan Teak Writing Desk, England, circa 1970
By G Plan Furniture
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century modern teak writing table with two ample drawers an an ample writing surface; with wonderful lines. Designed by R. Bennet for G. Plan, England, circa 1970 Size: 29 1...
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

G. Plan Teak Writing Desk, England, circa 1970
G. Plan Teak Writing Desk, England, circa 1970

G. Plan Teak Writing Desk, England, circa 1970

Mid-Century Modern Small Walnut Desk with Round Pulls
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century Modern small walnut desk with round pulls, circa 1970s.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Small Walnut Desk with Round Pulls
Mid-Century Modern Small Walnut Desk with Round Pulls

Mid-Century Modern Small Walnut Desk with Round Pulls

French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An outstanding French Louis XV style writing desk or bureau plat desk with bronze trim and ornate ormolu mounts and embossed leather top. The desk is finished on all sides and could ...
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Leather Top Writing Desk
French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Leather Top Writing Desk

French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Leather Top Writing Desk

Giotto Stoppino Set of Desk and Armchair in Yellow Metal
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giotto Stoppino, desk and armchair, lacquered wood, lacquered metal, fabric upholstery, Italy, 1970s Playful combination of a desk and armchair designed by Italian architect Giotto ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Giotto Stoppino Set of Desk and Armchair in Yellow Metal
Giotto Stoppino Set of Desk and Armchair in Yellow Metal

Giotto Stoppino Set of Desk and Armchair in Yellow Metal

French Louis XV Kingwood Bureau Plat Leather Top Desk With Mounted Bronze Ormolu
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Louis XV style writing desk or bureau plat desk France, Circa 1940s Gorgeous kingwood, with bronze trim and ornate ormolu mounts, and embossed green leather t...
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

French Louis XV Kingwood Bureau Plat Leather Top Desk With Mounted Bronze Ormolu
French Louis XV Kingwood Bureau Plat Leather Top Desk With Mounted Bronze Ormolu

French Louis XV Kingwood Bureau Plat Leather Top Desk With Mounted Bronze Ormolu

White Platone Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
White Platone Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s Designer - Giancarlo Piretti Producer - Anonima Castelli Model - Platone Folding Desk Design Period - Sev...
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1970s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

White Platone Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
White Platone Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s

White Platone Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s

Dark Walnut Executive Desk by Monteverdi Young
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Spectacular 1970’s Dark walnut with black lacquer outline executive desk by Monteverdi-Young. Custom ordered by renowned interior designer Gary Jon In beautiful vintage condition. ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Dark Walnut Executive Desk by Monteverdi Young
Dark Walnut Executive Desk by Monteverdi Young

Dark Walnut Executive Desk by Monteverdi Young

Space Age brass desk, 1970s
Located in Torino, IT
elegant desk with a simple design made in the 1970s by the Zevi company from brass and thick glass.
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1970s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Space Age brass desk, 1970s
Space Age brass desk, 1970s

Space Age brass desk, 1970s

Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Oak Double Pedestal Kneehole Desk, 1970s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign style double pedestal kneehole desk By Henredon, "Artefacts" Collection USA, Circa 1970s Oak, with original brass hardware. Measures: 48"W ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Oak Double Pedestal Kneehole Desk, 1970s
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Oak Double Pedestal Kneehole Desk, 1970s

Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Oak Double Pedestal Kneehole Desk, 1970s

Elinor McGuire Model 226c Writing Desk
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
This exquisite design by Elinor McGuire for McGuire of San Fransisco is an exercise in subtle beauty and refined detailing. With a body covered in cane, slightly splayed legs, and so...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Elinor McGuire Model 226c Writing Desk
Elinor McGuire Model 226c Writing Desk

Elinor McGuire Model 226c Writing Desk

Elegant French Deco Style Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated French Deco style rosewood veneer writing desk having gorgeous silhouette and unusual white lacquer trim on the legs and feet as well as single drawer. Finished front ...
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1970s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Elegant French Deco Style Writing Desk
Elegant French Deco Style Writing Desk

Elegant French Deco Style Writing Desk

A French Black Lacquer Writing Table
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular top inset with antiqued mirror glass over two frieze drawers; raised on square tapering legs terminating in brass sabots.
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1940s French Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

A French Black Lacquer Writing Table
A French Black Lacquer Writing Table

A French Black Lacquer Writing Table

Italian 1940s Solid Oak Wood Writing Desk with Shutter Doors
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Vintage Italian writing desk circa 1940s in solid oak wood. Comfortable size for a practical use. Characterized by two doors on the sides with shutter opening, internally four drawer...
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1940s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Italian 1940s Solid Oak Wood Writing Desk with Shutter Doors
Italian 1940s Solid Oak Wood Writing Desk with Shutter Doors

Italian 1940s Solid Oak Wood Writing Desk with Shutter Doors

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Small Desk by Ben Thompson for Design Research
By Ben Thompson, Design Research
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century Modern walnut small desk by Design Research, circa 1970s.
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Small Desk by Ben Thompson for Design Research
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Small Desk by Ben Thompson for Design Research

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Small Desk by Ben Thompson for Design Research

Karl Springer Zebra Wood Writing Table w/ Steel and Brass, USA c 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Norwalk, CT
Karl Springer, rose to world acclaim in the 1970s. He created custom furniture sought by the glitterati, famously utilizing exotic and unusual materials, and superior craftsmanship. ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Zebra Wood

Karl Springer Zebra Wood Writing Table w/ Steel and Brass, USA c 1970s
Karl Springer Zebra Wood Writing Table w/ Steel and Brass, USA c 1970s

Karl Springer Zebra Wood Writing Table w/ Steel and Brass, USA c 1970s

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Desk Skovby Møbelfabrik 55" Wide Signed 1970
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Portland, OR
A good Mid Century Modern Danish teak desk, Skovby Møbelfabrik, 1970. The desk is made from well figured teak, on the left side is a bank of three drawers, the desk is joined with a ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Desk Skovby Møbelfabrik 55" Wide Signed 1970
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Desk Skovby Møbelfabrik 55" Wide Signed 1970

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Desk Skovby Møbelfabrik 55" Wide Signed 1970

Frits Henningsen Mahogany Desk, c1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
Frits Henningsen - Writing Desk, c1940s Rarely seen design from the master cabinetmaker of the early Danish Modern period: Frits Henningsen. Henningsen produced all of his designs a...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Frits Henningsen Mahogany Desk, c1940s
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Desk, c1940s

Frits Henningsen Mahogany Desk, c1940s

Solid Elm B 40 Desk By Pierre Chapo, 1970, Gordes, France
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Emblematic B40 elm desk by French designer and carpenter Pierre CHAPO. Made in Gordes in the 70s. Thick, angular solid top, resting on two legs on one side, and on a 4-drawer cabin...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Elm

Solid Elm B 40 Desk By Pierre Chapo, 1970, Gordes, France
Solid Elm B 40 Desk By Pierre Chapo, 1970, Gordes, France

Solid Elm B 40 Desk By Pierre Chapo, 1970, Gordes, France

1970s desk George Nelson for ICF De Padova
By George Nelson, ICF De Padova
Located in Genova, IT
Desk designed by George Nelson in the 1970s produced under license in italy by ICF de padova. Original condition, preserved. High-thickness black laminate top, front panel covered in...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

1970s desk George Nelson for ICF De Padova
1970s desk George Nelson for ICF De Padova

1970s desk George Nelson for ICF De Padova

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk The desk measures: 62 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches The retur...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

Solid Wenge Danish Midcentury Table
Located in London, GB
Made in Denmark about 2010 for a customer who has now downsized, the solid wenge top is made of 3 slabs of wenge sawn to make three pairs of booked matched boards either side of the...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wenge

Solid Wenge Danish Midcentury Table
Solid Wenge Danish Midcentury Table

Solid Wenge Danish Midcentury Table

Gorgeous French Louis XV Style Ebonized Writing Executive Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous superb quality desk. The desk features incredible bronze ormolu and mounts and a rich leather top. The desk Measures 43.5 wide x 27 deep x 30 tall. Dates to the 19...
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1970s French Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Gorgeous French Louis XV Style Ebonized Writing Executive Desk
Gorgeous French Louis XV Style Ebonized Writing Executive Desk

Gorgeous French Louis XV Style Ebonized Writing Executive Desk

Antique French Louis XVI Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
Introducing the epitome of elegance and sophistication - the Antique French Louis XVI Escritoire Writing Desk. This exquisite piece, made in France circa 1940’s, exudes timeless char...
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Escritoire Writing Desk
Antique French Louis XVI Escritoire Writing Desk

Antique French Louis XVI Escritoire Writing Desk

French Wooden Modernist Desk, France 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Probably one-of-a-kind, this desk has been crafted with precision and care. It features clean lines and impeccable craftsmanship. Its sleek silhouette exudes an air of understated lu...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French Wooden Modernist Desk, France 1970s
French Wooden Modernist Desk, France 1970s

French Wooden Modernist Desk, France 1970s

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

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Aluminum

Rare Arne Jacobsen 'Djob' Writing Desk, 1971
Rare Arne Jacobsen 'Djob' Writing Desk, 1971

Rare Arne Jacobsen 'Djob' Writing Desk, 1971

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

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Brass

A Black Art Deco Desk for the Boss Voltaire by De Coene Frères Belgium 1940s
A Black Art Deco Desk for the Boss Voltaire by De Coene Frères Belgium 1940s

A Black Art Deco Desk for the Boss Voltaire by De Coene Frères Belgium 1940s

Alvar Aalto Mahogany Desk for Artek with Drawers and Pull Out Work Surfaces
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
The model #500 mahogany desk designed by Alvar Aalto, made in Sweden for Artek, Finland. Six drawers with two pull-out work surface boards. A nice example...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Alvar Aalto Mahogany Desk for Artek with Drawers and Pull Out Work Surfaces
Alvar Aalto Mahogany Desk for Artek with Drawers and Pull Out Work Surfaces

Alvar Aalto Mahogany Desk for Artek with Drawers and Pull Out Work Surfaces

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

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Fiberglass, Polystyrene

directors desk Igl Jet Top by Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl - 1970s
directors desk Igl Jet Top by Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl - 1970s

directors desk Igl Jet Top by Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl - 1970s

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

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Metal

Italian Desk by Hans Von Klier for Skipper, 1970s
Italian Desk by Hans Von Klier for Skipper, 1970s

Italian Desk by Hans Von Klier for Skipper, 1970s

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

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Walnut

Scrittoio Anni 40 in noce e radica
Scrittoio Anni 40 in noce e radica

Scrittoio Anni 40 in noce e radica

Charles Dudouyt Cubist Inspired Walnut Desk / Dining Table
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Cubist inspired walnut desk in the fashion of designers like Charles Dudouyt with cheery stained hardwood veneer, two-tier stepped top and sharp squared legs.
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Charles Dudouyt Cubist Inspired Walnut Desk / Dining Table
Charles Dudouyt Cubist Inspired Walnut Desk / Dining Table

Charles Dudouyt Cubist Inspired Walnut Desk / Dining Table

Classic Mid-Century Three Drawer Oak Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic Mid-Century Three Drawer Oak Desk Beautiful grain top and brass feet 48 x 20 3.75 x 29
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1940s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Classic Mid-Century Three Drawer Oak Desk
Classic Mid-Century Three Drawer Oak Desk

Classic Mid-Century Three Drawer Oak Desk

Compact Plywood Desk in the Style of Gerrit Rietveld, Italy, 1970s
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Milan, IT
Compact plywood desk in the style of Gerrit Riettveld. Geometric composition of plywood slabs with formica details for the drawers.
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1970s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Formica, Plywood

Compact Plywood Desk in the Style of Gerrit Rietveld, Italy, 1970s
Compact Plywood Desk in the Style of Gerrit Rietveld, Italy, 1970s

Compact Plywood Desk in the Style of Gerrit Rietveld, Italy, 1970s

Paolo Buffa grissinato wood desk with four drawers, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa, Galdino Maspero
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid and essential Paolo Buffa Desk in grissinato wood with four drawers and saber legs. Iconic Paolo Buffa design manufactured by Galdino Maspero, Italy 1940s
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Paolo Buffa grissinato wood desk with four drawers, Italy 1940s
Paolo Buffa grissinato wood desk with four drawers, Italy 1940s

Paolo Buffa grissinato wood desk with four drawers, Italy 1940s

Mastercraft Brass 'Trilobi' Triangular Dining Table or Desk Bases, circa 1970
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the hottest items currently with interior designers are these gleaming brass 'Trilobi' Mastercraft dining table bases, which also work excellent for a desk or work table, feature a hefty triangular design with sculpted ends. The gorgeous brass displays subtle signs of an admirable patina, which can be highly desirable, bringing more vibrancy to this set of 1970s brass table bases by Mastercraft. And most importantly - these are authentic vintage examples... there is now an inferior (but still pricey) knock-off by RH and many dealers do not know how to spot the difference and will sell the fakes as authentic. We have owned and sold over 30 of these over the course of the last 10 years and can guarantee the ones we offer are authentic 'originals' of the design by Mastercraft. *Please note, the table bases in this listing are priced individually. **In addition, the Trilobi bases in the photos have already sold, however we two more in similar condition that are en route to us now and are available for pre-sale. Please message us with any questions. You can use a single base for a round or square top. Looks excellent with glass or marble tops - we can assist in the production of a new glass or stone top - contact us for more details. Or you can pair 2, 3 or even all 4 bases together to form a larger dining table, conference table or desk with a large rectangular or oval top. These Mastercraft brass 'Trilobi' dining table bases would be great as part of a classic or contemporary dining room, living room, family room, sunroom or kitchen. These Triboli tables would also be an apt choice in a corporate, retail or hospitality location such as a boutique restaurant...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mastercraft Brass 'Trilobi' Triangular Dining Table or Desk Bases, circa 1970
Mastercraft Brass 'Trilobi' Triangular Dining Table or Desk Bases, circa 1970

Mastercraft Brass 'Trilobi' Triangular Dining Table or Desk Bases, circa 1970

Art Deco German Curved Desk in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant German Art Deco Desk is made out of walnut wood. Has slightly curved top with leather insert in the middle. There is thin keyed drawer. Desk is supported by 2 wide rectangula...
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Art Deco German Curved Desk in Walnut
Art Deco German Curved Desk in Walnut

Art Deco German Curved Desk in Walnut

Art Deco French Desk in Macassar with Leather Top Insert
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco French desk in Macassar wood Desk is made out of Macassar wood and newly re-upholstered with a strip of brown leather in the middle of the desk’s top. Each of the legs have ...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Art Deco French Desk in Macassar with Leather Top Insert
Art Deco French Desk in Macassar with Leather Top Insert

Art Deco French Desk in Macassar with Leather Top Insert

Gianni Moscatelli desk for Formanova 70’s.
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in bari, IT
Desk design by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova 1970s. Palisander desk surface rests on flat stainless steel legs with floating drawers on either side. Original locks without keys.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Gianni Moscatelli desk for Formanova 70’s.
Gianni Moscatelli desk for Formanova 70’s.

Gianni Moscatelli desk for Formanova 70’s.

“MODUS” table and chairs by Borsani – Italy 1970
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno Design Centre
Located in Girona, ES
Triangular table and 6 integrated swivel chairs made for various uses (school and university refectories, offices and libraries) in wood, plastic and steel. Model: MODUS Design: Osva...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

“MODUS” table and chairs by Borsani – Italy 1970
“MODUS” table and chairs by Borsani – Italy 1970

“MODUS” table and chairs by Borsani – Italy 1970

Single Minimalistic Heavy Polished Aluminum Table or Desk Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single minimalistic heavy polished aluminum table or desk base. Add your own wood or stone top to specification. The base dimensions are lis...
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1970s American International Style Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Single Minimalistic Heavy Polished Aluminum Table or Desk Base
Single Minimalistic Heavy Polished Aluminum Table or Desk Base

Single Minimalistic Heavy Polished Aluminum Table or Desk Base

White Desk 'Quaderna 2830' by Zanotta, Italy 1970s
By Zanotta
Located in Greding, DE
Desk with laminated white surface with check pattern. The lines are 3 cm apart and merge seamlessly at the edges and smooth sides. The digital print has been painstakingly transferre...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

White Desk 'Quaderna 2830' by Zanotta, Italy 1970s
White Desk 'Quaderna 2830' by Zanotta, Italy 1970s

White Desk 'Quaderna 2830' by Zanotta, Italy 1970s

40s-50s Desk
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant desk with pair of under-top drawers, beech wood, and mahogany veneer, top with recessed clear glass. Good conditions.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Beech, Mahogany

40s-50s Desk
40s-50s Desk

40s-50s Desk

Cognac Leather Desk by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Italy, 1970s
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Antwerp, BE
This desk is a stunning creation by the visionary Italian designer Guido Faleschini for I4 Mariani. Embracing the vibrant spirit and vivid hues of the seventies, this desk encapsulat...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Cognac Leather Desk by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Italy, 1970s
Cognac Leather Desk by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Italy, 1970s

Cognac Leather Desk by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Italy, 1970s

Campaign Desk On Faux Bamboo Metal Base With Brass Hardware
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s Campaign desk on faux bamboo metal base. Brass hardware, glass top. Some nicks in finish.
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1970s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Campaign Desk On Faux Bamboo Metal Base With Brass Hardware
Campaign Desk On Faux Bamboo Metal Base With Brass Hardware

Campaign Desk On Faux Bamboo Metal Base With Brass Hardware

Art Deco French Grand Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco table is made out of high quality walnut wood. It composed out of 2 parts/sides with lots of room/drawers for storage. Both sides are connected on the bottom with each other...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Art Deco French Grand Desk
Art Deco French Grand Desk

Art Deco French Grand Desk

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Lovig Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
The iconic Løvig teak flip top desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s, Denmark. It’s versatile in that the back shelf can flip down on its brass hinges to create a larger work s...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Lovig Desk
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Lovig Desk

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Lovig Desk

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

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Metal

Space Age Yellow Chapter One Desk by Broyhill Premier, 1970's
Space Age Yellow Chapter One Desk by Broyhill Premier, 1970's

Space Age Yellow Chapter One Desk by Broyhill Premier, 1970's

Lounger and ottoman "Alta" by Oscar Niemeyer / Authentic
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Zürich, CH
Lounge chair "Alta" was designed in 1971 by Oscar Niemeyer, in collaboration with Anna Maria Niemeyer and produced by Mobilier International. Niemeyer was a Brazilian architect consi...
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1970s Brazilian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Lounger and ottoman "Alta" by Oscar Niemeyer / Authentic
Lounger and ottoman "Alta" by Oscar Niemeyer / Authentic

Lounger and ottoman "Alta" by Oscar Niemeyer / Authentic

Orix desk, Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina, Molteni & Co, Italy, circa 1970
By Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Orix desk, Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina, Molteni & Co, Italy, circa 1970. "You write on it and I read on it, but she mirrors, the other puts away his books, while they study and they...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Orix desk, Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina, Molteni & Co, Italy, circa 1970
Orix desk, Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina, Molteni & Co, Italy, circa 1970

Orix desk, Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina, Molteni & Co, Italy, circa 1970

Gampel-Stoll Elephant Desk in Kidney Form
By Gampel-Stoll
Located in Norwalk, CT
Gampell-Stoll furniture offers the penultimate in whimsical, exotic themed furnishings. This desk is perhaps their most iconic design, featuring four elephant heads holding a kidney-...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Gampel-Stoll Elephant Desk in Kidney Form
Gampel-Stoll Elephant Desk in Kidney Form

Gampel-Stoll Elephant Desk in Kidney Form

Marcel Gascoin, TC Office, France 1950
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Marcel Gascoin (1907-1986), “TC” table in light oak, ARHEC edition, France 1950. Father of Rationalism and major player in French Reconstruction, Marcel Gascoin designs quality furni...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Marcel Gascoin, TC Office, France 1950
Marcel Gascoin, TC Office, France 1950

Marcel Gascoin, TC Office, France 1950

Johan Rohde Unique Desk in Mahogany and Brass
By Peder Pedersen, Johan Rohde
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Johan Rohde desk in mahogany with brass fittings. Right side have three drawers and left has three shelfs when doors open. Provenance: This desk was made for H. P. Rohde in 1945, wh...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Johan Rohde Unique Desk in Mahogany and Brass
Johan Rohde Unique Desk in Mahogany and Brass

Johan Rohde Unique Desk in Mahogany and Brass

Vintage French Jansen Manner Louis XVI Style Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage French Jansen Manner black lacquered Louis XVI style writing desk. Circa 1940. A timeless and classic touch for a fine interior.
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1940s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Vintage French Jansen Manner Louis XVI Style Desk
Vintage French Jansen Manner Louis XVI Style Desk

Vintage French Jansen Manner Louis XVI Style Desk

Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann Corner Desk in White Fiberglass
By Ernest Igl, Wilhelm Werndl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann for Wilhelm Werndl, corner desk, model 'Jet', fiberglass, Germany, designed in 1970 This design truly fits within the ethos of the seventies – a bright and bol...
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1970s German Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Fiberglass

Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann Corner Desk in White Fiberglass
Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann Corner Desk in White Fiberglass

Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann Corner Desk in White Fiberglass

1940s Italian Writing Desk in Ash and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, ash, brass, Italy, 1940s Made in Italy, this writing desk is a testament to the design ethos prevalent in the 1940s and 1950s. The office table bears witness to the de...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1940s Italian Writing Desk in Ash and Brass
1940s Italian Writing Desk in Ash and Brass

1940s Italian Writing Desk in Ash and Brass

1970s desk, Luigi Colani, Flötotto
By Luigi Colani, Elmar Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Space age desk from the 1970s by Flötotto. The design is attributed to the Italian designer Luigi Colani. Corpus and height-adjustable plastic frame with a hinged writing surface and...
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1970s German Space Age Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Plastic

1970s desk, Luigi Colani, Flötotto
1970s desk, Luigi Colani, Flötotto

1970s desk, Luigi Colani, Flötotto

1970s desk, Luigi Colani, Flötotto
By Luigi Colani, Elmar Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Space age desk from the 1970s by Luigi Colani for Flötotto. Corpus and height-adjustable plastic frame with a hinged writing surface with wood effect and the original Flötotto lamp. ...
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1970s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

1970s desk, Luigi Colani, Flötotto
1970s desk, Luigi Colani, Flötotto

1970s desk, Luigi Colani, Flötotto

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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