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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
French Antique Art Deco Macassar Bureau Plat Writing Desk circa 1930
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ART DECO MACASSAR EBONY, PARCHMENT AND BRASS BUREAU PLAT
Likely French, circa 1930
Item # 111PZN03Z
A very fine Art Deco period bureau plat, it features...
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20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Welcome to Mid-Century NoHo Mid Century Maple Desk by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Welcome to Mid-Century NoHo
[Mid Century Maple Desk by Paul McCobb for Winchendon]
Mid-century maple desk designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. This beautiful desk is made of map...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Very Fine 17th Century Spanish Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
A very fine mid-18th century desk from the Catalan region of Spain. This wonderful desk is beautifully constructed from walnut and hand-forged iron ...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
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
French Louis XIII Style Oak Barley Twist Library Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fine 19th century French carved oak library table, or writing table desk made in the grand Louis XIII taste. Features thick barley twist legs conjoined on the bottom with barley twis...
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19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Danish Hardwood Desk made by a Cabinet Maker
Located in London, GB
1960s Danish Rosewood Desk made by a Cabinet Maker. This desk displays exceptional craftsmanship and exceptionally dark variegated rosewood. The drawer construction shows that the de...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$12,391 Sale Price
25% Off
A French Art Deco Mahogany 5-Drawer Writing Desk with Leather Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
the inset leather top within a a stepped molded frame above an apron fitted with 5 drawers with oak secondary wood; the side panels centering carved floral clusters; the finished pan...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
1980s Teal Laminated Over Wood Waterfall Desk Karl Springer Style
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and one of a kind, in the style of Karl Springer, Tiffany teal laminate over solid wood desk you co...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
AT 305 - Desk in teak and oak by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AT 305 - Desk in teak and oak with flaps and three drawers. Flaps add a total of 92 cm extra.
Designed by Hans J. Wegner and made by Andreas Tuck.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Small Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality regency period mahogany writing table
Having two fitted drawers to frieze with original
Turned knobs raised on elegant x framed end
Supports with original brass castor...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$6,443 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 18th Century Empire Roll Top Writing Desk, Nutwood, AT ca. 1790/1800
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolute extraordinary and rare late 18th century roll top writing desk from the period around 1790/1800 in Austria. This noteworthy, elegantly designed nutwood writing desk was artfully handcrafted in the transition period from the so-called "Josephinism" (1780-1790) to the famous Empire era (1800 - 1815). The extravagant executed mirrored veneer work as well as the superb shape, reflects perfectly the form language of this famous, long past period. According to the previous owner´s story who owned the castle where we found this outstanding looking, valuable Empire roll top desk...
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Late 18th Century Austrian Empire Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
George II Style Leather Top Walnut Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
George II Style Leather Top Walnut Desk, 20th century, with red leather inset writing surface, three frieze drawers above two pedestals each with three graduated drawers on four brac...
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Early 20th Century George II Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Walnut Side Table 19th Century, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Walnut Side Table 19th Century realized by an italian manufacture in 19th Century.
Good overall condition.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$400 Sale Price
30% Off
Giorgetti Ion Executive Walnut Leather Desk Designed by Chi Wing Lo
Located in Boston, MA
Designed by Chi Wing Lo
This writing desk in walnut Canaletto wood and saddle leather harks back to the lightness and elegance of an Ionic column.
A versatile and practical product...
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Leather, Wood
$11,115 Sale Price
25% Off
Glass Top Bamboo Desk/Table
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Glass top bamboo desk/table.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
English 19th Century Pine Auctioneer’s Cash Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a simple English 19th century pine shop counter from an auctioneer in Alsace! Complete with a hole for accepting cash payments inside the drawer. The desk is flanked with tal...
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19th Century English Other Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Joel Escalona's NONO Elefante Table 60, Smooth Solid Wood, Sleek Style
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Joel Escalona's NONO Elefante Table 60, Smooth Solid Wood, Sleek Style
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Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO
Crafting Elegance with a...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Lyre Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An Italian Baroque style walnut writing desk table with drawers and lyre shaped base legs and beautiful hand crafted wrought-iron stretchers. Created in Italy during the early years of the 19th century, this walnut writing desk or table features a curved hand carved rectangular top showcasing a raised shelf with two petite drawers...
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Early 1800s Italian Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Franco Albini Cavalletto Table, Black Stained Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Franco Albini in 1950. Relaunched in 2008.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This table, with its minimal lines and an extremely light look, underscores the extens...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$6,581 Sale Price / item
25% Off
NONO Elefante Console Table 49, Sleek Solid Wood, Escalona's Craft
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
NONO Elefante Console Table 49, Sleek Solid Wood, Escalona's Craft
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Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO
Crafting Elegance with a Mod...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
French Provincial Petite Desk or Side Table with 4 Sided Scalloped Apron
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely antique French side table or desk from the late 19th century; a beautiful example of the French Country design aesthetic. The table or desk has a beautiful carved scalloped ap...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
A very fine and rare 18th desk by Important Parisian ebeniste Pierre Migeon
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine and rare 18th century Secretaire desk by Pierre Migeon Sr. . A family of Important Parisian ebenistes in the early to mid 18th century . Three generations of very fine c...
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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Porcelain, Mahogany, Walnut
Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
Manufactured in Italy.
The idea of comfort itself becomes a sofa. Soriana came into being in 1969, thanks to an intuitive vision...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$7,600 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Antique 19th Century English Leather Inset Library Table, C.1840
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th century English Mahogany and leather inset library table C.1840.
A neatly proportioned library desk with two drawers, standing on beautifully turned legs, terminating...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
circa 1880 George III Style Carved Solid Oak Chest, Green Man Writing Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this 19th century heavily carved dark oak kneehole desk. An impressive green man desk with flowers and scrolls, the s...
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1880s English George III Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive size 19th century French provincial writing table or desk. The table is constructed from fruitwood with a warm patina and lovely wood grain patterns. Fronted by a single s...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
$1,875 Sale Price
25% Off
George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Action Office 1' Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early George Nelson Action Office 1 desk in original condition with minor wear.
George Nelson for Herman Miller, polished aluminum, plastic laminate, w...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Very Rare 18th Century Maggiolini Desk
Located in Montreal, QC
Very rare 18th century Italian neoclassical desk attributed to the workshop of Giuseppe Maggiolini. The piece is composed of extensive inlay ...
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1780s Italian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Le Corbusier LC/BD-01-A Ahmedabad Console Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Le Corbusier
Located in Zürich, CH
Sculptural qualities define this object. A vivid dynamic between different volumes and surfaces, showing different qualities from different angles. Its expressive form offers a compl...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Antique Italian Walnut Desk Side Table with Cabriole Carved Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique Italian solid walnut side table with four beautiful walnut cabriole carved legs and detailed by the shaped corners, beveled top and central drawer with brass handle...
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Organic Natural Plaster Desk 215cm by Atelier BB
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design, handmade natural plaster desk with a textured and earthy character. Stain free and very easy to maintain. Unlike natural stone, the plaster surface has a...
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel
Industrial Equestrian Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Industrial Equestrian desk of walnut and reclaimed wood with an iron base. The parquetry inlaid top with five drawers is flanked by two horse heads...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
$4,615 / item
Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
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
$5,961 Sale Price
20% Off
Important writing desk by Christophe Gevers, 1971
Located in Sittard, LI
The unique and rare wall-hanging desk designed by famous Belgian architect and designer Christophe Gevers. Designed exclusively for a residential project in the Netherlands, 1971.
...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
1940s Paul Laszlo Freeform Desk
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Oakland, CA
53" W x 26.5" D x 29.75" H
1940s "Freeform desk" by celebrated designer, Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman. Constructed in oak with a playfully curved top, this desk, like so much of La...
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1940s North American Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
French 19th Century Lady's Work Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This petite work table from 19th century France is full of charming elements within a compact design. Details allude to this piece serving as a correspondence and sewing table. Unloc...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique Gustavian Work Table, Genuine Swedish Country Desk Table with Drawer
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian styled work table from the county Norrbotten in northern Sweden. The table was made during the late 18th century and has a faux painted leg frame. The wooden drawer pull on...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Modern Milano Leather 3-Drawer Desk with Sleek Cerused Oak by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very functional writing, computer desk with 2 covered leather drawers on the side and in the middle a drawers that open to accommodate your writing keyboard. It fits perfectly your...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Modern Arco da Augusta Console Calacatta Marble Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Arco da Augusta Console, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Inspired by Lisbon's historical arch and as a homage to the Portuguese architecture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Steel
Iridescent White Metal Hyppolite Writing Desk Natural Oak by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Iridescent White Metal Hyppolite Writing Desk Natural Oak by HARTO
Dimensions: W 120 x D 56 x H 83 cm.
Materials: MDF wood veneer, Painted metal.
Weight: 34.5 kg
A practical desk p...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Modern Organic Live Edge Slab Canopy Table Made from Sustainable Ancient Wood
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
The Canopy table was inspired by a walk through the New Zealand native forest, looking up to the tree canopy observing the tree trunks and branches.
Canopy is a design metaphor of the tree itself. Each leg is a trunk with branches that create their own unique spatial geometry with positive and negative spaces. Moving around the table is a true three-dimensional experience where the legs represent the trunks and branches of the trees, and visually interact just like a canopy in the forest.
Canopy is also a testament to the craftsmanship of Mother Nature and the craftsmen at Treology. We wanted the timber to tell its own story and a base that added to the narrative. It’s also functional ensuring it accommodates people to sit around and share the pleasure of family dining.
The Canopy Live Edge Slab table is made from rimu, a New Zealand native tree, rescued from a river on the West Coast of the South Island, New Zealand. This sustainable timber, naturally felled by nature, is preserved for hundreds of years under sediment layers before natural water erosion exposes them. We rescue these trees and continue their journey to become a cherished piece of functional art. The river rescued trees have been carbon dated at over 1500 years old. The trees location co-ordinates are inscribed on a stainless steel Tréology tag and attached to the table, connecting the owner to a unique piece of New Zealand nature.
The Canopy table is finished with hand rubbed, low V.O.C., natural plant oils to bring the stunning grain to life.
Handmade in Christchurch, New Zealand.
L 150” x W 41.5" x H 29.5"
L 3800 m x W 1050mm x H 750mm
Customization of dimensions, wood species and finish are available by request.
About Treology
Sustainability
We rescue trees from rivers in the wilderness of New Zealand and Craft them into beautiful objects that merge the line between luxury furniture & functional art. We love connecting people to nature through our sustainable wood.
Heritage
Our company is built on our 150-year family heritage of luxury craftsmanship. We love collaborating with like-minded people who share our values of guardianship, sustainability and craftsmanship.
Craftsmanship
Craftsmanship is a quality that defines a Treology piece. Our artisan furniture-makers apply skills that have accumulated over a career of crafting natural materials with passion and attention to detail. Our client portfolio includes work for luxury resorts, wineries...
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2010s New Zealand Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Emile Galle "Ombelles" Floral and Pastoral Marquetry Writing Desk
By Émile Gallé
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau writing desk featuring an open upper section with a marquetry inlaid pasteral scene back panel under a carved floral...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Bauhaus Desk by Mücke-Melder, Steeltubes and Oak Veneer, Czechia circa 1935
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, large modernist Bauhaus Steeltube Desk by Mücke-Melder, Czechia circa 1935.
Oak solid wood and veneer. Chrome-plated, polished tubular steel frame with original patina. Left and right each 4 long drawers.
By locking the top drawer all 4 drawers are locked.
Very functional with much storage space and very good legroom. The desk can also be used as a 'partners desk' and be worked on from two sides.
In the style of Marcel Breuer’s steel tube desks...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Walnut Desk
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Denton, TX
Strong bold design by John Van Koert for Drexel furniture. A combination of walnut and oak makes this desk a stunning vintage piece of art. The writing surface is 30.25" high.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
$2,100 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Yellow Campaign Desk And Matching Chair Ca' 1960's
By Drexel
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic and fun 1960's campaign desk and matching chair. The desk has three drawers, handles on sides and finished on the back. The rarely seen matching chair-designed to slide und...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mid Century Italian Desk
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A wonderful mid century modern desk with a sleek design that functions in any modern day setting. If features an it's original canary yellow glass top as well as three drawers on the...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Beech, Walnut
$4,053
Cavalletto Dining or Working Table by Franco Albini for Poggi
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cavalletto or TL2 dining or working table designed in 1950 by italian architect Franco Albini, old Poggi edition. Wood construction with beveled edges tabletop and crossed legs with ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Victorian Soapstone Laboratory Writing Desk Bohemian Rustic Farmhouse Steel Fire
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful example of 19th century Laboratory (Institutional, Academia) Furniture. Writing desk with pullout vulcanized surfaced writing board and single drawer.
Estimated weight: ...
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1920s American Industrial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Soapstone, Brass, Steel
$3,800 Sale Price
60% Off
Teak & Chrome Base Mid Century Danish Modern Petit Desk Console Writing Table
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Teak & Chrome Base Mid Century Danish Modern Petit desk Console writing table.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century desk in briarwood and smoked glass, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant design desk dating back to the 1960s, featuring a lightweight yet sophisticated frame made of burl wood veneer with a beautiful grain. The smoked glass top lends a modern and...
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1960s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Smoked Glass, 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
Antique Estate Desk, Scottish, Oak, Library Table, Gothic Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique estate desk. A Scottish, oak library table with leather skiver in Gothic revival taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
W...
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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage Art Deco Desk Period 1920s Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic vintage art deco desk or writing table
Circa 1920 on this on trend piece of furniture
Clean and minimal design - with perfect symmetry - pe...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Oak Danish Midcentury Desk Attributed. to Henning Kjaernulf
Located in London, GB
A good looking simple desk, in oak, with reverse shelf for displaying books or curios.
Denmark, c1960s.
Attributed to Henning Kjaernulf.
Good vintage condition. Some scuf...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
David Parmelee for Founders Staved Rosewood X-Form Desk or Table, Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-century modern writing desk featuring a staved rosewood top over an X-form chrome base, designed by Dave Parmelee for Founders Furniture, circa 1970s.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Amuneal’s Collector's Knife Edge Console with 1 Drawer
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal’s wall hanging oxidized oak console table uses our traditional Collector’s Shelving hardware to support this one-drawer unit with raised knife-edge surround. The scale of the...
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$10,789 / item
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful walnut Drexel desk with matte black metal handles. Great piece for any office or bedroom.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - wit...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$1,120 Sale Price
30% Off
Doge Large Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Doge Large Dining Table designed by Carlo Scarpa.
Manufactured by Cassina (Italy)
ULTRARATIONAL EMBLEM
A sculptural structure that has become an emblem of Italian design, a trademar...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$18,331 Sale Price / item
25% Off
19th Century Swedish Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century Swedish writing desk exemplifies the timeless charm of Gustavian design, combining functionality with understated beauty. Crafted from solid pine wood, the ...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Executive desk the Italian wood 60s Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, MI
Executive desk model T96 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno.
1960s exotic wood top and drawer units with black painted metal support frame.
The drawer units are rotatable so tha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
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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