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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Rare Arne Jacobsen 'Djob' Writing Desk, 1971
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

American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table/Bar by Toledo, Japanned Finish
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Industrial Roll Top Desk or Table by Toledo, Japanned Finish, circa 1920s A rare and sculptural early 20th-century industrial rolltop desk or table by the Toledo Metal Furn...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

19th-C. French Carved Oak Barley Twist Desk / Table W/ Lift Top Storage
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century Victorian carved oak writing desk with lift top storage. The carved barley twist supports are in very good condition. The apron is heavily carved as well.
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Rare Maple Desk with Return by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simply gorgeous maple desk with return and generous storage by Italian design great Giovanni Offredi for the internationally acclaimed Saporiti company. Meticulously designed and ins...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Executive Desk by Arne Vodder for Bornholm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning mid-century modern executive desk, designed by Arne Vodder for Bornholm, is a true statement piece of Danish craftsmanship. Made from richly grained rosewood, this floa...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Desk by General Fireproofing GoodForm, Industrial
Located in Miami, FL
Desk by General Fireproofing with eight drawers. Comes with glass top. Good condition with some normal wear.
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1950s American Industrial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Vintage Traditional Spanish Writing Desk in Oak Wood, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage traditional Spanish American writing desk. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preservin...
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1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Vintage 1980s Maitland Smith Neoclassical Style Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful vintage 1980s neoclassical style writing desk by Lineage Home Furnishings (a line within the Maitland Smith brand) expertly crafted out of wood, leather, iron and brass. ...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Iron

Weave Desk from Ringvide, Oak Wood, Natural Oil, Scandinavian
Located in Visby, SE
Weave Desk Birch desk, made of solid birchwood and birchveneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the desk serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary design. Designed by Lukas Dahlén...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Oak

Antique Petite French Carved Oak Secretary Writing Desk Table Louis XVI c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century Petite French carved oak secretary writing desk Louis XVI style ~Direct from France~ ~Beautiful antique French carved oak secretary with fabulous detailing throughout~ ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

1980's Cerused Oak Three Drawer Desk
Located in New York, NY
1980's cerused oak desk with 3 large drawers and claw feet legs, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Extraordinary Pierre Jeanneret Library Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are very pleased to present this exceptional and rare Pierre Jeanneret illuminated reading table with provenance from DAV (Dayanand Anglo-Vedic) College Chandigarh which was built...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

19th C Style Michael Taylor Ebony & Mahogany Dafne Writing Table Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th C Style Michael Taylor Ebony & Mahogany Dafne Writing Table Desk
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1990s American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Hans Wegner, Wishbone Desk, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and teak "Wishbone" desk designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 29.5” H x 67.8” W x 33” D
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

Fine French Bronze Mounted Leather Top French Directoire Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb, French Directoire style desk. The desk is adorned with bronze and brass ormolu and a gorgeous gold tooled leather embossed top. The desk features inlaid burnished t...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

John Vesey Steel Bronze Neoclassical Library Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Glamorous and opulent 1960s stainless steel clad writing table, library table, or bureau plat desk designed by John Vesey (American 1924-1992). Made in the grand neoclassical French ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Inlaid Teak Writing Desk from India
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful writing desk, handcrafted in India out of aged teak wood and responsibly sourced animal bone inlay. Late 20th Century (1990-1995). Split front apron, two drawers with br...
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1990s Indian Anglo-Indian Desks and Writing Tables

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Bone, Teak

Danish Vintage Teak Desk
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made Danish vintage teak desk, dating from the 1960’s. It is of amazing quality and has an incredible design. The top has an asymmetrical shape, on...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Domino Wall Writing Desk
Located in Milan, IT
Wall writing desk with 1 drawer and ribbed slat. It is curated with anthracite and plaster finish and two gunmetal handles.  
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Louis XVI French Antique Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XVI style writing desk made of solid wood construction; primarily cherry wood. It has been finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. The top features a g...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Edwardian Satin wood & Floral Painted Carlton House Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
This is a truly exceptional antique Edwardian Sheraton Revival hand painted and inlaid satin wood Carlton House Desk, circa 1900 in date. This exquisite desk is made from the finest...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

Antique Directoire Table Writing Desk In Walnut - Italy 19th
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined Italian Directoire writing desk, dating to the early 19th century, showcases the minimalist elegance and architectural precision associated with the Directoire period. ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Wood Black Lino
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Desk designed by Finn Jhul Manufactured by one collection Finn Juhl, (Denmark) When Finn Juhl established his first studio at the exclusive address of 33 Nyhavn in central Copenhagen in 1945, he designed a very simple desk...
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2010s Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front writing desk By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with caned side panels, and origina...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Working Desk No. 1 - Fluentum Series in Ebony by Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
This is the Working Desk No. 1 of the Studio's Fluentum Series. The construction of the table is a clean design; showcasing details and flows of a bent-wood design. Wood emerges smo...
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2010s Pakistani Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Ash, Bentwood

Late Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
With a tooled olive green leather writing surface with wood border and molded edge over two drawers on front and back. Brass ring handles. Supported on turned tapered legs with casters.
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1820s English Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak secretary desk Bureau drop front Louis XV style. Direct from France, a lovely antique French carved “drop front” secretary/desk with quintessential French ...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Antique English Leather Top Regency Style Desk or Library Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Long elegant Neoclassical style antique English desk with three tooled leather panels on top of a case having three drawers with brass hardware on four tapered and fluted legs with c...
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Early 20th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather

Red Lacquer Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red lacquer desk with three drawers with pierce carvings motif.
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1920s Chinese Ming Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Lacquer

Midcentury Italian Rattan Desk or Vanity Table, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Midcentury Italian rattan desk or vanity table, (circa 1960s). An absolute charmer and stylish piece of the era. There are two horizontal surfaces ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan

Sonia Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Sonia writing desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Executive Desk in Rosewood
Located in Seattle, WA
Extremely rare Flip top partner's desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen in rosewood with brass fittings. Retains original trays for the upper level cubbies. The top shelf of the desk flips dow...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Carved Fruitwood Leather Top Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine and large antique Desk with great form. The very well made rectangular desk with a slightly overhanging top with a foliate scrolled tooled green-black leather insert. The thre...
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19th Century Georgian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk 207 by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern executive desk 207. Design by Arne Vodder for Sibast Denmark. Striking Danish design from the 1960s. Solid teak base with three original drawe...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Baker Furniture English Regency Banded Mahogany Writing Desk or Console Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional English Regency or Georgian style drop leaf writing desk, console table, or sofa table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1940s Mah...
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1940s American Regency Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Leather and Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Milan, IT
Clean and modern sophistication define this marvelous writing desk, best arranged near or under a large and luminous window in a refined interior. Handcrafted of walnut wood, it is e...
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware. Mea...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk or Writing Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful and simply designed teak desk from Scandinavia circa 1970's. It features teak construction with finished back. Clean & ready to use condition. No drawer keys present but ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

EPIC Metal Desk by Soraya Osorio
Located in Vero Beach, FL
EPIC metal desks semi-circle embodies power and confidence. The finishes consist of a Handcrafted textured aged brass front center leg and three drawer fronts and a black bronze steel top and outer legs. Customization available upon request. Featured in Elle Decor...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Steel

Melting Vanity Table in Blue Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The melting vanity table...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Galaxy Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Galaxy writing desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk
Located in Brescia, IT
Modernist Desk George Nelson by Hermann Miller 1950 Laminated wood, aluminum base Rare model.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period. This is of wonderful quality and is a very us...
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1860s British High Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood, Ebony

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine and very rare antique Victorian burr walnut twin pedestal partners desk, Circa 1860 in date. It is made from fabulous burr walnut, the rectangular top with a fabulous inset gold tooled green leather writing surface. One side has an arrangement of three drawers in the frieze over a pair of pedestals each with three graduated drawers, the other side has a central frieze drawer with a cupboard in each pedestal, each opens to a central shelf. The desk is fitted with the original turned walnut handles and it stands on a plinth base raised on brass castors. The desk has its original locks and keys and the locks are stamped H&C, By Royal Letters Patent. Instil the elegance of a bygone era to a special place in your home with this fabulous decorative antique desk...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Direttorio Writing Desk
Located in Milan, IT
Strict and classic lines for the small and large Direttorio Writing desks. Pieces, which combine function and elegance making each room unique ...
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Leather

Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front writing desk In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co. By The Cron-Kills Co. USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 28.75"W x 13.88...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

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

Organic Modern Armona Desk, Walnut, Brass, Onyx, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Armona stone desk draws inspiration from the serene landscape of Armona Island, embodying a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Peter Løvig Nielsen Boomerang Desk in Teak With Bar
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Peter Løvig Nielsen Manufacturer: Løvigs Møbelfabrik Era: 1956s Materials: Teak Measurements: 59″ wide x 35″ deep x 28.5″ tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
Located in London, GB
Our larger handcrafted modernist wall mounted oak desk/vanity or console table designed and handmade in England using traditional furniture making techniques. Completely handcrafted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Leather

Vintage Ebonized Leather-top French Bureau Plat Faux-Partner's Desk
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ebonized French Bureau Plat Faux-Partner's Desk with Tooled Red Leather Top and Tapered Legs on Brass Sabots.
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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

George Nakashima Single Pedestal Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima Single Pedestal Desk Walnut splayed leg Desk 3 Drawer Pedestal Signed on the underside of desk, George Nakashima 1968 Original Clients name marked in Drawers with Cr...
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1960s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Walnut Black MiMi Console or Tiny Desk by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi console table creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with painted surface...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Walnut, Plywood

Vintage Adjustable Hamilton Drafting Table / Desk
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Drafting Table by Hamilton Manufacturing Co. Top Dimensions: 38 1/2" x 72" x 37" high Base Dimensions: 34 1/4" x 43 3/4" x 36" high Footrest Height: 10" Materials: Oak
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Mid-20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Set 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Action office set by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Designed in 1965-67. This set consists of a large desk with a roll-top in massive teak, a small desk on wheels, and a wall set w...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

American Designer, Desk, Oak, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small oak, bamboo and rattan writing desk designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Oak

Special Listing for Kristie
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. One Soho desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Bureau Plat, French, Walnut, Writing Desk, Louis XV Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bureau plat. A French, walnut and boxwood writing desk in Louis XV revival taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 19...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Boxwood, Walnut

Antique Louis XIV Style Walnut Writing Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XIV style walnut writing table, circa 1910. With a 3 board top with thumb molded front, side and back edges, a large frieze drawer with brass drawer pull, 4 barley twis...
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1910s European Louis XIV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

KITA LIVING Frame Table - Square
Located in Bomonti, TR
Defined by the sculptural woodwork, Frame Table Square is an expression of a gentle geometry. With the idea of creating a versatile table, it has a utilitarian perspective by offeri...
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2010s Turkish Japonisme Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Plywood

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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