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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Cantilevered Modern Desk Refinished
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined cantilevered modern desk, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This desk is currently being refinished and can be completed in your ch...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Light Amber Bamboo Glass Top One Drawer Low Profile Compact Desk w/ Chair MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light Amber Bamboo Glass Top One Drawer Low Profile Compact Desk w/ Chair MINT
chair dimensions: 20in x 19in x 35in (seat height: 17in)
desk dimensions: 20in x 40in x 31in
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan, Glass
French Louis XV Black Lacquered Desk with Black Leather Top by Bodart
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This is a handsome French Louis XV style black lacquered / ebonized desk by Jacques Bodart. The desk has a tooled black leather top and bronze appointments. 2 functioning drawers and...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Carlo de Carli Walnut Desk, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Wooden desk with drawer, Italian craftsmanship from the nineteen fifties, designed by Carlo de Carli.
This solid walnut desk embodies the quintessential Italian Style, featuring a d...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Miami, FL
An antique early 20th century ladies' secretary desk. Made from walnut with a maple writing surface. Features a drop front with neoclassical brass hardware over large central drawer ...
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Early 20th Century European Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Amsterdam School Cubist Desk by Anton Hamaker for 't Woonhuys, 1930s
By 't Woonhuys
Located in Hellouw, NL
This desk is most probably designed by the Dutch architect and furniture designer Anton Hamaker. He has more than four hundred buildings to his name and in addition to being an archi...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Desk and chair-Alfred Hendrickx-Mid 20th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Desk and chair by Alfred Hendrickx
Belgium, 1958
Desk: teak lacquered wood
Chair: lacquered wooden structure, fabric upholstery
desk: 124 x 77.5 x h 76.5 cm 48.8 x 30.5 x h 30.1 in...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
EXQUISITE ANTiQUE GEORGIAN IRISH 1780 RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WRITING TABLE DESK
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite fully restored Georgian Irish circa 1780 double sided writing table...
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1780s Irish Georgian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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.
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Teak Writing Desk by Svend Åge Madsen for H.P. Hansen, 1960s
Located in Wesseling, DE
Beautiful vintage bow-fronted writing desk original from the 1960s featuring 5 drawers with backside shelving for additional storage space. High-quality teak wood. Designed by Svend ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Italian Midcentury Desk by Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian large executive desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani, manufactured by Tecno Milano in Italy, circa 1950.
This eye-catching desk has a unique design with the integrated drawer t...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern G Plan Fresco Teak Desk Or Vanity
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fantastic mid-century teak vanity or desk.
Designed in the 60s by Victor Bramwell Wilkins for G Plan's Fresco Range. Danish Modern in style. Small removable tray in left top drawer. ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Desk / Dining Table in Birch Attributed to Philip Arctander, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare dining table with two extendables made in birch. Attributed to Danish designer Philip Arctander. Beautiful structure and lines.
It can also be used as a desk.
Each extendable me...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
George II Walnut & Oyster Veneer Bureau
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George II walnut & oyster veneer bureau, having a fall front opening to a fully fitted interior, comprising eight drawers, a central cupboard, pigeon holes...
Category
18th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Arne Jacobsen "Shaker table"
Located in Shibuya City, JP
The Shaker Board (table) has a sleek image, possibly due to its steel legs. This center table, with a rectangular top and a Shaker base, was designed by Arne Jacobsen in collaboratio...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Modern Lacquered Wood Vanity Desk
Located in New York, NY
Modern lacquered wood vanity desk with convertible writing compartment, in the Art Deco taste, the center flanked by two drawers and two doors.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian desk by Erik Brouer for Brouer Mobelfabrik, Denmark 70's
Located in Brussels , BE
Scandinavian desk by Erik Brouer for Brouer Mobelfabrik, Denmark 70's
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Ormolu Leather Top Bureau Plat Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Ormolu Leather Top Bureau Plat Writing Desk. Item featured is a large impressive size, stunning bronze figural female bust mounts on all ...
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality antique burr walnut kneehole desk, having a cross banded and quarter veneered top, with cross grain mouldings to the edge, above an arrangement of seven dr...
Category
Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Large Italian Desk by Hans von Klier for Skipper, 1970s
Located in Lasne, BE
Desk with leather and wood top and chromed metal legs designed by Hans Von Klier in the 70s.
Wear due to time and age of the desk.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, Steel, Glass, Germany, 1940s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Dimensions of the desk:
Height: 70 cm (27.6 in)
Width: 100 cm (39.4 in)
Depth: 55 cm (21.7 in)
Leg space:
Height: 67.5 cm (26.6 in)
Width: 45 cm (17.7 in)
Our professional refurbis...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Rena Dumas & Peter Coles In Collaboration With Hermès "Pippa"
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rena Dumas (1937-2009) & Peter Coles (1955-1985) in collaboration with Hermès
Pippa Travel desk and folding stool Pearwood, leather and brass Edition Hermès Stamped 'P.R. Hermès Pari...
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Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, Oak, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Desk dimensions:
Height: 79 cm (31.1 in)
Width: 110 cm (43.3 in)
Depth: 63 cm (24.8 in)
Leg space:
Height: 74 cm (29.1 in)
Width: 68 cm (26.8 in)
Made according to the design of Ma...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
George III Kidney Shaped Open Writing Table
Located in Altrincham, GB
George III Kidney Shaped Open Writing Table with High Stretcher between End Supports on Sabre Legs and Brass Castors 40"w x 21"d x 27.5"h
Category
1770s English George III Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Clausen & Maerus Writing Desk for Eden Rotterdam, Dutch design, 1960s
By Clausen and Maerus, Eden Rotterdam
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Writing desk designed by Clausen & Maerus for Eden in the Netherlands around 1960. Well-crafted desk in solid oak and oak veneer with 3 large storage units on top which can be closed...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Italian C.1970s Modernist Jewellery table
Located in London, GB
A late 1970s Northern Italian Modernist desk in marble, steel and leather custom built for a high end jewellers in Milan.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Danish Art Nouveau, Dining / Desk Table made in Oak, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Introducing a striking rectangular dining or desk table that summarizes the essence of Danish Art Nouveau craftsmanship, hailing from the early 20th century. Crafted with meticulous ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
U-Shape Burdick Desk for Herman Miller with Floating Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage U-shaped desk designed by Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller. This enormous desk has three separate surface tops: 84"x 44" glass top, a round onyx top, and a dark granite Geig...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Onyx, Granite, Aluminum
Fine American-Made Leather Top Brass Ormolu Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful American-made desk with age -crackled leather and a nice original ebonized frame and gold pinstriping with brass ormolu. Measures 67 wide x 30 tall x 33.25 deep...
Category
1980s American Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Wicker + Bamboo Writing Desk with Brass Trim, Italy 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Italian writing desk clad in woven cane with an elegant patinated brass trim. The front and back of this desk are framed in bamboo and it features three front drawers with ...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Standard Furniture Mid Century Walnut and Brass Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Standard Furniture Mid Century Walnut and Brass Executive Desk
This desk measures: 66 wide x 36 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches
All pieces of furniture can be...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mario Botta “Tesi” Dining Table for Alias, Italy 1980
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Argelato, BO
A very rare desk/dining table designed by Mario Botta, model “Tesi”, manufactured by Alias in, Italy around 1980.
This eye-catching piece has a clear glass rectangular top allows th...
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1980s Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique burr walnut leather top pedestal desk. This is in the Georgian style, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is superb, this has a beautiful inset leather ...
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1930s British Georgian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Louis XVI Style Inlaid Wood Desk, France 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Louis XVI style inlaid wood desk, France 1960s
Three drawers.
Bronze details. Good condition, small signs of aging.
We guarantee adequate packaging and will ship via DH...
Category
1960s French Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Italian 18th Century Walnut Desk with Carved Reeded Apron, Drawers and Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut desk from the 18th century with three drawers, pull-out, two doors and curving legs. This exquisite Italian walnut desk from the 18th century combines timeless styl...
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18th Century Italian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Ebonized mahogany leather top desk in the manner of Andre Arbus C 1950.
By André Arbus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ebonized mahogany leather top desk in the manner of Andre Arbus C 1950. The case trimmed in bronze having two drawers and a new leather top with gilt embossed border resting on taper...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
VINTAGE BURR WALNUT DRESSING TABLE DESK RAiSED ON QUEEN ANNE LEGS J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Burr Walnut Dressing Table.
This vintage Burr Walnut dressing table desk, raised on Queen Anne legs, is a stunning piece that exude...
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20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Desk, France 1940s
Located in Greding, DE
Art Deco desk with slightly curved table top and two drawer elements with four drawers each. These are lockable and the handles are made of elegant bars. The desk can be positioned a...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Early 20th century Spanish writing table
Located in Malton, GB
This is a great designed early 20th century Spanish writing table. Made from solid walnut with a single slab top with an incredible patina. The carved drawer fronts give this a great...
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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Wooden Glass and Brass Top Wash Stand
By Al Black
Located in Weymouth, MA
Antique authentic wooden wash stand. Top has three sided ledge and glass insert with brass corners. Original wood has a fine patina.
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat
Located in Southampton, NJ
Exceptional 20th Century Kingwood Louis XV-style Bureau Plat featuring original gold-embossed leather top with highly detailed brass accents, trim & mounts. Finished on all sides thi...
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20th Century Romanian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Walnut Side Table or Small Writing Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis XV style side table made of solid walnut with hidden desk. Table top slides forward and back lifts up to reveal compartments for letters with two small drawers. Elegan...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Jean Prouvé, Cité Desk, likely 1940s, original condition
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Cité desk with drawer, designed by Jean Prouvé and made in his workshop, Ateliers Jean Prouvé in Nancy, France, probably 1940s
Totally original with cream enamel painted metal frame...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Military Campaign Twin Pedestal Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely yew wood military campaign style twin pedestal desk, rectangular top with inset leather , fitted with eleven drawers, brass brackets and rece...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Teak desk with 3 side drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage original 1960s teak desk. This charming piece of furniture embodies the simplicity and practicality typical of Scandinavian design. The compact structure and minimal lines gi...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
English partner writing table with green leather decorated surface, ca. 1870
Located in Meulebeke, BE
UK / 1870 / English writing table / wood and leather / antiques
A beautiful mid 19th Century partners writing desk / table, made in the UK. The moulded edge top has a green leather...
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1780s British Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk
Located in Dorchester, GB
A superb quality English early to mid 20th century pedestal desk.
The build quality of this desk is second to none.
Fine hand cut dovetailed joints, drawers made from a finely figu...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
18th century solid walnut Spanish table
Located in Malton, GB
This is a stunning genuine 18th century Spanish walnut table. The top is a single piece of walnut full of character and patina. The base design of the legs is gorgeous and have hones...
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18th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Spanish Carved Walnut Wood Trestle-Leg Table w/Forged Iron Stretcher, 8+ Ft Long
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gorgeous Spanish carved-walnut trestle table with iron stretcher from the mid 20th century. This vintage table from Spain features a rectangular shaped top, just over 8 feet in len...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Ernest H. Igl for Bayer AG 'HADI' desk set
By Ernest Igl
Located in Wien, AT
Ernest Igl for Bayer AG, 'Hadi' desk, set including adjustable chair and lamp, polyurethane, Germany, 1970s
This design by Ernest Igl truly resembles the ethos of the seventies, fe...
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1970s German Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Polyester
1950's Deco style French writing desk
Located in London, Lambeth
Solid oak Deco style French writing desk good work surface rounded curved shaped design. 4 storage draws with centre draw.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Writing desk from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish. There are five dovetailed drawers all with brass original ha...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By Stickley Brothers (original label present)
USA, Circa 1910
Solid quarter sawn oak, with or...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity MINT Italy
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Banded Inlayed Top Carved Legs Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity Made in Italy Italy.
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20th Century Italian Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl, Walnut
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
French Wood Table by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great wood table by Charles Dudouyt, made in France, 1940's. Rectangular top with four thick carved wood legs and ball feet. Newly refinished in medium stain showing nice grain in w...
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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Set of Art Nouveau Desk and Chair from "Seaweed" Collection by Louis Majorelle
Located in Dubai, AE
Original Art Nouveau home office furniture set (a desk and a chair) from "Algae" (Seaweed) collection by Louis Majorelle (1859-1926). The open-knee mahogany desk includes three drawe...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Elegant Heywood Wakefield Ladies Writing Desk & Chair
Located in Buffalo, NY
Elegant Heywood Wakefield Ladies Writing Desk & Chair.. Classic mid century modern,Wonderful original finish.Solid birch wood.. Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en ro...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fabric, Birch
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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