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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1980s
Postmodern Dalmatian Pongo Desk by Pierre Colleu for Starform and Disney, 1980s.
Located in Lille, FR
Table height: 50 cm.
Total height with the head: 80 cm
Good condition.
Some chips on the top.
Category
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Mid Century Modern Teak Double Sided DESK in the style of Peter Lovig, 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Teak Desk by Scova for Dixie, in the style of Peter Lovig, circa 1960s. This beauty offers three drawers along the front and plenty of cubbies for all your office ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish secretary desk, circa 1960's. Sleek angular profile and elegant tapering legs. Stunning bookmatched veneer case with contrasting beech wood fitted interior. Minor ven...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Walnut Desk
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very practical vintage walnut desk, made in England and dating from the 1960’s.
The quality is superb, this is beautifully designed with lovely round sculptural handle...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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
Materials
Beech
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Floating Desk Fm50 by Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a sought after Scandinavian Modern executive floating desk Model FM60 in rosewood designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Feldballe's Møbelfabrik in Denmark in the 19...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Hans Von Klier For Skipper Executive Desk And Credenza, Italy, 1970s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Impressive executive desk and matching credenza designed by Hans von Klier in the 1970s. A striking combination of differently textured materials in three colors makes this desk an i...
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1960s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare writing table, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1960s. Birch with linoleum table top. Later modified with the reading lamp. The writing table is from the Otaniemi Technical University. ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret: X Leg Chandigarh Desk, France/ India c. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967)
A rare and spectacular original four-drawer desk, in solid teak, by Pierre Jeanneret for the civic buildings in Chandigarh, India, designed by Le Corbus...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Danish architectural firm by Svend & Madsen from the 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Danish architectural firm by Svend & Madsen from the 1960s
Discover the elegance and functionality of the Vintage Danish Architectural Office, designed by Svend Aage Madsen ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Executive Freestanding Rosewood Desk, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Executive Freestanding Rosewood Desk, 1960s.
Elegant and stylish double sided writing desk in very expressive book matched rosewood/palisander veneer manufactured in De...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Desk Made In Rosewood By Omann Jun. Furniture Factory From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a nice example of Danish design from the 1960s, created by Omann Junior Møbelfabrik. Made from high-quality rosewood, it exudes a timeless elegance and artisan finesse.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Glass desk, Italy 1980
Located in Roma, RM
Glass desk, Italy 1980
Product details
Dimensions: 150 W x 72 H x 70.5 D cm
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Green Linoleum Table/Desk by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Bent birch legs and inset linoleum top. Comes with connectors to join multiple tables together.
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
Díaz Infante Desk for DM Nacional
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, desk sadly attributed to Clara Porset, Diaz Infante is the real and original designer, I have the documents that support it, manufactured by DM Nacional.
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1980s Teal Laminated Over Wood Waterfall Cane Desk Attributed to Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and one of a kind, Tiffany teal laminate over solid wood desk you could hope to find. Outstanding d...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mt Airy Walnut Desk and Chair for John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mt Airy Walnut Desk with Brass pulls and Walnut Armchair. Chair fits nicely under skirt of the desk. Sold through John Stuart. Elegant design, finished on back as well for many op...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rosewood Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely crafted Rosewood Desk designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) belonged to BLOCH EDITORES S.A. BUILDING, a Brazilian publisher founded in 1952 and closed in 2000, wh...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Floating Desk by Gunnar Falsig
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern rosewood desk by Gunnar Falsig Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1960's.
This exquisite desk, recently imported from Denmark to California before its rest...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Jorge Zalszupin Directors desk, Brazil 1960s
By L’Atelier, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Brussels, BE
In 1960, Jorge Zalszupin designed and manufactured this large desk as part of the Componivel Series at his own company, L’ Atelier, located in Brazil. Its outer framing runs along th...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
1960s Rattan and Iron Writing Table Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Most antique and vintage items fit this condition.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Arch Desk by BBPR for Olivetti 60s-70s
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Milano, IT
Desk made of enameled metal and top made of laminated material.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Díaz Infante Desk for DM Nacional
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, desk sadly attributed to Clara Porset, Diaz Infante is the real and original designer, I have the documents that support it, manufactured by DM Nacional.
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish modern teak desk designed by the famous cabinet maker Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfrabrik in Denmark, circa 1960s. The FM60 desk is a highly sought-after Scan...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
20th Century Wood French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the second half of the 20th century. Louis XV style furniture veneered and carved in walnut and palisander, with beautiful lines and pleasant decor. Finished...
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1960s French Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid - Century, Solid Teak & Veneer Surface Desk, Denmark c.1960's
Located in London, GB
This stunning Mid Century Solid Teak & Veneer Surface Desk. Danish in Design, Boomerang shape model, slightly curved top to front and back edges with a large niche at the back for st...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Scrivania Arco di BBPR per Olivetti Anni 60-70
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Milano, IT
Scrivania in metallo smaltato e piano in materiale laminato.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Rosewood Writing Desk with Bookshelf, Danish Design
Located in The Hague, NL
Midcentury Danish rosewood desk
A good quality Danish rosewood desk having four drawers to the front and open shelf to the back. Beautiful grain on the top and drawers on original ke...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Danish Oak Desk attributed to Henning Kjaernulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Solid oak writing desk complete with drawers, attributed to the Danish furniture designer Henning Henry Kjærnulf, a compelling piece. This creation harmoniously blends bold Baroque e...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Table or Desk
Located in Skokie, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Vintage Action Office Table or Desk
The Action Office desk or conference table was designed by American designer and architect George Nelson (1908-1986) for Herman Miller. A substantial piece, It features a beautifully grained walnut top mounted on a streamlined, polished stainless steel base. The desk top edge is trimmed in black rubber. to protect it against bumps and bruises. Two small desk drawers slide out from beneath the table top. The drawers can be removed if desired. The desk top has been recently restored and is in excellent condition. Action Office was originally designed as a set of components that could be combined in multiple ways and changed as needed to evolve with the office over time.
George Nelson was one of the founders of American Modernism. From 1946 until 1972, Nelson was director of design at Herman Miller. While there, Nelson introduced several important innovations in office furniture design, such as the Swagged Leg Group, which included the DAF and MAA chairs...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960s Danish Modern Rosewood Desk by Ganddal Mobelfabrikk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern rosewood writing desk designed and manufactured by Ganddal Mobelfabrikk in Denmark circa 1960s. This beautiful desk w...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Rattan Wicker And Bamboo Desk Attributed To Dal Vera 1960s
By Dal Vera
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century rattan wicker and bamboo desk attributed to Dal Vera 1960s
Complete and in good condition, it has four very spacious drawers.
Dal Vera Antonio e Figli (1884 – 1984) The ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Desk, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Desk, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1950/1960s. Teak table top with painted wood drawers. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use.
Alvar Aa...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
20th Century Marcel Breuer for Gavina Desk mod. Canaan
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Turin, Turin
Marcel Breuer was a Hungarian-German modernist architect and furniture designer. He became one of the first and youngest students at the Bauhaus – a radical arts and crafts school th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Post Modern Black & Brass Desk after Gilbert Rohde in Art Deco Form
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern nod to the art deco period. This desk features glossy black laminate with brass accents. Probably Italian circa 1980's. Nice clean original condition.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Franco Albini Desk for Knoll International, USA 1960
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A wonderful desk designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Knoll International in the USA around 1960.
The unique frame of the table has chrome plated crossed legs on each side ...
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1960s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Walnut 1960s Table by Silvio Coppola for Bernini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Table in solid walnut and veneer produced in the 60s by Bernini based on a design by Silvio Coppola. The table remains in general rather good condition: having not undergone any rest...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Desk and dressing table by Guillerme et hambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare piece by Guillerme et Chambron can be used as a desk or a dressing table
Unique pice in oak and ceramic handle
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1960s French Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Italian modern round coffee table with decorative bacterio pattern top, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern round coffee table with decorative bacterio pattern top, 1980s
Round coffee table composed of a top covered in laminate with "Bacterio" pattern, orange-red painted met...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
60s Desk Cabinet
Located in Milano, IT
Cabinet with drop-down desk and storage compartment with hinged doors. Teak veneer wood and brass. Good conditions.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk by Herbert Hirche, circa 1967
Located in Brussels, BE
Wonderfull minimalist desk By Herbert Hirche, manufactured by Christian Holzäpfel in 1967.
Original condition.
Born in Görlitz Herbert Hirche moved to Berlin to study at the renowne...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish design desk
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak office table.
This Scandinavian desk produced in the 1960s, with its clean design and fine lines, exemplifies functionality and elegance.
Consisting of a wide work sur...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Vintage Desk by Bodil Kjaer
Located in London, GB
A stunning and iconic Danish vintage desk by Bodil Kjaer. This was made in Denmark by E. Pedersen & Søn, originally designed in 1959, this dates from the 1960’s.
It is an extremely ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Fabio Lenci Elegant presidential Desk - Wood top and legs, Italian Design, 60s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Milan, IT
This wood and glass desk attribuited to Fabio Lenci is a gorgeous piece of Italian design. Meticulously crafted, the combination of wood and glass and its essential lines creates an...
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1960s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century MODERN WALNUT DESK by Founders Furniture Co., c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk by Founders Furniture Co., c. 1960's. Featuring a total of five dovetailed drawers with sculpted hand pulls and a laminate woodgrain tabletop, perfect ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Desk Model 75 Made In Teak By Omann Junior Møbelfabrik From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk, known as Model 75, is an excellent representation of Danish furniture craftsmanship from the 1960s. Produced by Omann Junior Møbelfabrik, a renowned company with a history...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Severin Hansen, Desk, Teak, Brass, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and brass desk designed by Severin Hansen and produced by Haslev, Denmark, c. 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Achille Castiglioni and Luigi Caccia Desk for Palini Italy 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Achille Castiglioni Desk for Palini Italy 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk Made In Teak Designed With A Floating TableTop From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a nice example of Danish design from the 1960s, made of teak wood. One of the most notable features of this desk is the floating tabletop, which creates an airy and ligh...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Executive Desk with Floating Top in Teak Near Mint Condition, Denmark 1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very beautiful designed executive desks In the style of Gunni Omann's Model 75 and Kai Kristiansen's Model 60. Classic Made of solid and veneered teak. The desk features a desk top t...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Italian Bauhaus White Desk Comacina by Piero Bottoni for Zanotta, 1980s
By Zanotta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Bauhaus White Desk Comacina by Piero Bottoni for Zanotta, 1980s
Desk mod. Comacina with rectangular wooden top and rectangular insert in whi...
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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Desk Made in Teak of Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s. Made of teak wood, it exudes a warm and welcoming atmosphere that fits perfectly with any decor. The desk's simple y...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
60s-70s Desk
Located in Milano, IT
Large size desk with side drawer columns, wood veneer exotic wood stained, chrome-plated aluminum. Good conditions.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
MCM Danish Walnut and chrome executive desk
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Gorgeous walnut and chrome executive office desk.
In the manner of a Florence knoll design this piece is in great condition with a refinished top.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
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
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Bamboo
Centre desk table in parchment, eclecticism
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Elegant desk table, with arched legs and finished baccellate silver leaf patinated, the body is covered in parchment. Italy, '90s.
Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is i...
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1980s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Silver Leaf
Danish Rosewood Writing Desk by Bernhard Pedersen
Located in Toledo, OH
This beautiful Danish rosewood writing desk is complete with 3 drawers and a barrel top that rolls back to expose the desk. The interior has a pull out writing surface. This piece is...
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1960s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
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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