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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Solace No23 Console Table – Sculpted Organic Forms, Design by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Solace No23 Console Table – Sculpted Organic Forms, Design by Joel Escalona
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Solace Console Table Series
Design by Joel Escalona
The Solace console table serie...
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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
Materials
Aluminum
Borge Mogensen Desk & Chair Oak Soborg Mobler Denmark 1954 Writing Table
Located in Basel, BS
Børge Mogensen desk, model 132 for Søborg Møbelfabrik.
The writing desk was first published in the 1954 Søborg catalogue, the here offered model w...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Solid Oak and Walnut Jameson Desk by Lynnea Jean, In-stock
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Aitkin, MN
This custom wood desk is hand-made in the United States with all hardwood construction. This modern design is characterized by its solid white oak body, minimalist walnut inlay detai...
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk in Walnut and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, walnut, brass, Italy, 1950s
This Italian desk from the 1950s articulates a clear architectural sensibility: two symmetrical drawer volumes slightly cantilevered above ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau desk by Matthias Feller manufactured by M. Ballin München ca. 1912
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Desk, Matthias Feller (design), M. Ballin München (manufacturer), ca. 1912
marked twice with "M. Ballin München"; bib.: "Innendekoration - mein Heim, mein Stolz", 1912, S. 200.
tec...
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Brass
Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with inset red leather over two drawers with wood knobs. and raised on turned tapered reeded legs.
Category
1830s English Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Friso Kramer Style "Werzalit" Industrial Desks
By Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small industrial work desks with teak toned formica top and dark gray frame by Werzalit, Austria. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use. Sold indivi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Venezia Laguna Writing Desk
By Morici
Located in Milan, IT
Showcasing natural grains through the polished and mirror-brushed finishes of the rectangular wooden shape, this writing desk boasts a handmade inlay work painted by hand in a delica...
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$6,965 / item
Contemporary Sitting Standing "Work" Desk in Solid White Oak by Casey Lurie, USA
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Work desk is the smaller sibling of our WORK table, a contemporary take on the traditional working tables used by artists and designers for centuries. The choice of materials combine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
$6,800 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Leather Bound and Brass Desk, attributed to Jacques Adnet, France
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A leather-bound and brass desk, attributed to Jacques Adnet, France. Two drawers that pivot out. The brass top shows some dents and impressions. This could be replaced by leathe...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Goatskin Freeform Desk, 1988
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Karl Springer Goatskin Freeform Desk with/1 drawer, 1988. Original beautiful condition. Very few of these Freeform Desk’s were made
Measures 29.5” tall 76” wide 38” deep
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Goatskin
Modernist Patchwork Burl Executive Desk By Paul Evans Cityscape For Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive modernist executive desk, model number PE 400, designed by Paul Evans circa 1975, showcases the brilliant burl wood patchwork design of the designers last series City...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Beautiful Italian Parquetry Writing Desk
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This chic Italian writing desk has feminine curves, with a modern edge! This traditional, classic design is offset with sleek details – both desktop and drawer are flush, seamlessly...
Category
20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Solid Walnut Writing Desk with Brass Inlay "Library Writing Desk"
By Anton Maka
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
The library writing desk is made of solid walnut with brass inlays. The desk drawer is split into two separate sections with a convenient divider ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Art Nouveau, Handcrafted Dressing Table / Desk in Pine, Early 20th C
Located in Odense, DK
This elegant Danish Art Nouveau dressing table or writing desk, handcrafted in the early 20th century, showcases the refined craftsmanship of a Danish cabinetmaker. Constructed from ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Weave Desk from Ringvide, Birch Wood, natural oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
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 cont...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Oak
Lou Hodges-Style Oak Desk / Dining Table
By Lou Hodges
Located in Round Top, TX
Oak butcher block style dining table/desk. Completely solid construction, no veneers, circa 1970s, heavyweight piece. Clean lines, simple minimalist form, with all of the heft and co...
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1971 Dietiker Rey Junior, Kids Activity Table in Blue by Bruno Rey, in Stock
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This is the children table version of the famous Rey chair that was designed in 1971.
Designed by Bruno Rey, the Rey chair is famed internationally for its elegance and style. Like ...
Category
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$299 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Antique Italian Carved Walnut Wood Table Console Desk
Located in Carimate, Como
A magnificent and impressive Italian antique walnut table with three full width shelves that can be opened from both sides with greatly carved and beveled top and beautiful carved tu...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or console desk of mahogany from England, featuring an inset embossed green leather top over a frieze of two drawers - each drawer with knob pulls - and ...
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19th Century English Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
KITA LIVING Flow Desk Charcoal Black
Located in Bomonti, TR
Flow Desk is an organic shaped table with a two-piece skeleton and curved legs. The linear pieces of the skeleton join into the legs to create a well-proportioned base for the table ...
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2010s Turkish Japonisme Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Plywood
$1,923 / item
Italian Antique Walnut Marquetry Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian antique desk writing table with great veneer wood marquetry decorations, central drawer and nicely carved legs. Ideal in any room as a table or a stand alone cen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Baroque-Inspired Oak Desk / Dining Table with Barley Twist Legs, 1900s
By Pierre Chapo, Philip Arctander
Located in Odense, DK
This charming table blends rustic craftsmanship with decorative elegance. Made from solid oak, it features beautifully turned barley twist legs – a detail that became popular during ...
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Early 20th Century French Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Derby Oak Raised Panel S-Roll Top Desk with Carved Pulls c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Derby Oak Raised Panel S-Roll Top Desk with Carved Pulls c1920.
50 3/8" x 55 1/8" x 35 5/8...
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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$3,160 Sale Price
20% Off
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 ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Late 17th Century French Hand-Pegged Pine Mountain Table, Writing Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This rustic artisan made pine writing table hails from the Auvergne region, a mountainous area in central France. Created by a goat herder in the seventeenth century while tending hi...
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Late 17th Century French Rustic Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
French Walnut Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant desk, writing table, with slant drop front, with the beautiful carved decors in Classic figures all around the piece and saber legs. When opened we find the writing area...
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Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Teak Desk by Nanna Ditzel Søren Willardsen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Teak Desk by Nanna Ditzel
Søren Willardsen, Denmark
Teak desk with three drawers by Nanna Ditzel. The desk has a particularly beautiful grain.
Designer
Nanna Ditzel
Manufacture...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Ebonized Oak Jameson Desk by Lynnea Jean
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Aitkin, MN
This custom wood desk is hand-made in the United States with all hardwood construction. Characterized by its striking waterfall design, unique split leg detail, and convenient and accessible storage drawers, the minimalist Jameson Desk is distinguished with integrated hardware and a soft-closing drawer mechanisms. This contemporary design looks beautiful floating in a room as an executive desk or anchored against a wall or other furniture piece. This piece can be ordered in 4 finishes: Oak, Walnut, Matte Black and Ash.
Jameson Collection by Lynnea Jean...
Category
2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Hardwood
$7,300 / item
Retro Leather Top Desk/Dresser with Mirrored Interior Peter Hayward for UNIFLEX
By Uniflex, Peter Hayward
Located in Torquay, GB
Mid-century two tone walnut and leather flip top desk/dresser.
Designed by Peter Hayward as part of the M' range for UNIFLEX Furniture GB, circa 1950.
This UNIFLEX wood and leather desk is representative of the design trends in compact and multi use home decor...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mirror, Wood
$1,017 Sale Price
20% Off
Solace No10 Console Table – Soft-Edged Wood Sculpture, Design by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Solace No10 Console Table – Soft-Edged Wood Sculpture, Design by Joel Escalona
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Solace Console Table Series
Design by Joel Escalona
The Solace console table se...
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$12,555 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Secrétaire Desk in Shagreen and Palmwood 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Shagreen Stingray, Palmwood
Antique William IV Style Oak and Pollard Oak Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
William IV oak and pollard oak writing table with a tooled leather top, 19th century. The top with an inset tooled leather top with pollard oak banding and oak molded edges, 3 oak fr...
Category
19th Century English William IV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Piano desk black lacqued wood
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A sleek, black-polished, sculptural piece conjuring the presence of a grand piano.
Piano Desk evokes an intricate fusion of the grace in artistic expression and the discipline of w...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$9,660 / item
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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Oak Niguel Desk by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Niguel desk features brass cap feet and a brass cross-stretcher with lacquered interior drawers.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, Californ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$6,775 / item
Mid Century Saarinen for Johnson Furniture Drop Side Desk c. 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Chic mid century desk designed by Eero Saarinen for the John Stuart Furniture Company, circa 1950's. This stylish desk features a rectangular top, with a drop side leaf, which can b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
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
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Carlton House Style Mahogany Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
Carlton House Style Mahogany Desk, with gilt-tooled green leather writing surface above a secret compartment, Sahon Furniture label to right side drawer interior. 34" H x 44.5" W x 2...
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20th Century American George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak writing desk or library table with built-in bookcases
In the manner of Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Measur...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Trestle Table "Work" in Solid White Oak by Casey Lurie USA
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Introduced in 2016, WORK table is a contemporary take on the traditional working tables used by artists and designers for centuries.
The table has height adjustable trestles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
$10,000 Sale Price / item
20% Off
English Edwardian Solid Oak Desk / Writing Table
Located in Leicester, GB
English Edwardian oak desk, handsomely made by ‘Mills & Mills Ltd' Coventry. Classic English solid oak desk from the earlier part of 1900's. The desk comprises of two drawers, each w...
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1930s British Edwardian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Swedish Rococo Desk with Light Blue Paint, Drawer and Curved Rococo Legs
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish rococo desk from the late 1700s. The desk is a country house furniture in rococo style with a large drawer. Heavily curved rococo legs and also a curved table top and...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
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, feat...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$4,400 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Small Desk in Walnut and Laminate with Drawers Gio Ponti 1950s with Authentic
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rare small desk made by Schiroli and designed by Gio Ponti in the 1950s, in Walnut wood and wood-colored laminate top, has some restorations in the top well executed, we have the ex...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted English Desk
Located in London, GB
A totally unique handcrafted modernist desk designed and made in England by our craftspeople using traditional woodworking and cabinetry techniques. The beautifully figured surface i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$6,294 / item
Italian Modernist Walnut and Brass Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Uithoorn, NL
This one-of-a-kind Italian desk in walnut with brass details is a rare and authentic piece of craftsmanship from the 1940s–50s. Handmade rather than produced in series, it combines ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Leather
$4,500 / item
Xitle Desk with 2 Drawers
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archetypical modern furniture...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Black-Painted Writing Desk with Brass Fittings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant 19th-century Swedish writing desk in pine, finished in a rich black patina that highlights its refined Gustavian-inspired form. The desk features three drawers adorned with h...
Category
19th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
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.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Flame Mahogany & Crossbanded Pedestal Desk 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite Victorian Revival crossbanded flame mahogany desk dating from the late 20th Century.
This desk has been beautifully made from ...
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1980s Victorian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Pierre Chapo B19 Writing Desk in Patinated Solid Elm, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Pierre Chapo B19 Writing Desk in Patinated Solid Elm, France, 1960s
This rare Pierre Chapo B19 writing desk, crafted in solid elmwood in France during the 1960s, is an exceptional e...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Flagg Desk Classic Writing Desk or Home Office Computer Desk by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
We handcrafted this classic writing desk with hardwoods from Birmingham's urban forest. For your home office, computer desk or a place to work from home,...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
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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