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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Meridiem Desk of Antiqued Mirror and Patinated Steel, Made in Italy
Located in London, GB
The Meridiem desk is designed by Emél & Browne in the Minimalist and contemporary style and custom made in Italy by skilled artisans. The Meridiem desk reflects the transition from midnight to the coming dawn. The essence of this transcendent time is expressed with an array of clear and antiqued mirror finishes...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Wood, Fabric and Glass Italian 1940s Rationalist Desk
Located in Varese, Lombardia
A beautiful and rare desk in the style of Franco Albini. It is made from a wooden crossed structure with a chrome-plated rod. A studded octagonal top is covered with red "panno Lenci...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Vintage Secretary's Desk, Danish, Narrow Office Table, Sibast Mobel, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage secretary's desk. A Danish, rosewood narrow office table by Sibast Mobel, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Sibast Mobel was founded by Helge Sibast (19...
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Late 20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Melodeon Rosewood Desk with Scroll Form Legs C1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Victorian Melodeon Rosewood Desk with Trestle Base having Scroll Form Legs C1860
Measu...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Adjustable Pine Desk + Dining Table Attributed to Ole Pira & Kurt Hafeli
By Laukaan Puu
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s architectural desk or dining table attributed to Ole Pira & Kurt Hafeli for Laukaan Puu. This Mid-Century Modern piece features an angular pine wood base with rectangular blo...
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1970s Finnish Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Early Dunbar Leather Curved Desk and Chair by Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An early design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Original lilac leather and bleached mahogany curved desk with built in bookshelves. The drawers are hinged and swing open. The original ...
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1940s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Writing Desk From Frank Lloyd Wright's DeRhodes House
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table with built-in bookcases
Recently procured from Frank Lloyd Wright's DeRhodes House
In the manner of ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Cork
Light Blue Large Secretaire with Storage Designed by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This large secretary desk is designed by the famous parisian Designer Eric Gizard and delivered fully mounted.
The overall dimensions of the b...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Antique Mahogany Compact 20x35 Writing Table Console Desk Side Drawer Leather
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique Mahogany Compact 20x35 Writing Table Console Desk Side Drawer Leather
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20th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Curved Writing Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern grey leather top writing desk with three drawers. This desk is crafted with oak and crown oak veneer with a "Cigar Club" finish. It has...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
With Certificate Antique Shannon File Co Victorian Walnut Tambour Desk Must See
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, very rare, original Antique Victorian Shannon File Co LTD, tambour fronted desk in Waln...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Oak French Industrial Drafting Table Desk Tilt Steel Base
Located in Baltimore, MD
The Oak Top French Industrial Drafting Table is a thoughtfully designed and expertly crafted piece of furniture. Made in the USA with a commitment to using mostly domestic materials,...
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2010s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
FIJN Desk in Solid Black Walnut
Located in Calgary, CA
Our FIJN desk is handcrafted in solid wood. Both desks pictured were built in figured Oregon black walnut. Solid wood drawers are lined in leather and inserts can be customized to su...
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2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Kaare Klint Mahogany Desk with Pull-Out Writing Surfaces, Designed 1949
Located in Kastrup, DK
Writing desk by Kaare Klint, crafted in mahogany with a profiled edge on the tabletop and an apron with three drawers: a wide central drawer flanked by two smaller drawers, each equi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk, the super structure comprising of three mahogany lined drawers either side with the original turned brass knob handles and...
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1890s British Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
"Etudient" Oak Desk by Guillerme et Chambron, France, c. 1970
Located in New York City, NY
"Etudient" Oak Desk by Guillerme et Chambron, France, c. 1970.
This spectacular desk consists of a solid oak construction, faux leather top, three drawers with cut-out handles, and...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Louis XV Style Provincial Walnut End / Writing Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XV provincial walnut occasional / writing table, 19th century. With a rectangular overhanging top, serpentine shaped frieze apron with a drawer , resting on finely carved cabriole legs. Nice old color. Formerly sold by John Nelson Antiques...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Andreas Petersen Writing Desk in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Andreas Petersen
Manufacturer: Svendstrups Møbelfabrik
Era: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood
Measurements: 51" wide x 28.5" deep x 28.75" tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany folding campaign desk with fitted leather interior consisting of document pouch,original ink well, quill box, writing surface, a...
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18th Century and Earlier British Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Mirrored Flip-Top Vanity Desk
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Mirrored flip-top vanity desk with three drawers. Customization is available in different sizes, finish and hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
2000s Large Desk Rosewood Aluminum in Style of Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Clean postmodern design office desk. Top folds down.
Rosewood Aluminum Group design. Swag leg.
Unmarked no label.
Quite possibly Herman Miller and or in style of ...
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Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
20th Century American Walnut, Cherrywood Writing Desk by Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern American writing desk made of hand crafted Walnut, designed by Vladimir Kagan in good condition. The small office table...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Metallic Thread
Round Cooperage Dining Table in Striped Oak by Fort Standard, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This table is a part of the new Cooperage Dining collection. Each piece features large faceted round elements that with its namesake reference the traditional cooper's trade of makin...
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2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Oak, Ash, Walnut
Danish Modern Desk / Dining Table by Børge Mogensen in Teakwood & Brass, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Danish Modern Desk or Dining Table by Børge Mogensen. Designed in 1952 for Søborg Møbelfabrik "Model 152" nicknamed "Hunting Table" as it was made as part of a series of furniture fo...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
French Maison Jansen Attributed Louis XVI Style Ebonized Desk
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Jansen Attributed Louis XVI Style Ebonized Desk.
We offer a gorgeous antique French Louis XVI style ebonized desk or bureau plat with a red leather top embossed with g...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Large French Mid-Century Modern Studded Leather Desk, Pierre Lottier
Located in New York, NY
An important midcentury style desk entirely covered in maroon leather and studded with bronze tacks including a leather pencil drawer. A unique, sleek statement blending modern and M...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Louis XVI Walnut Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This Louis XVI walnut slant-front secretary desk is a fine example of 18th-century French craftsmanship and sophistication, ideal for collectors and interior enthusiasts seeking time...
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18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Spruce, Walnut
Italian Wood Desk Attributed to Gianfranco Frattini, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s Italian desk attributed to Gianfranco Frattini, crafted from warm-toned wood. The tabletop’s subtle curvature and fluted edges offer a soft contrast to the clean, architectur...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Tulipwood and Kingwood Bureau Plat
Located in Miami, US
This elegant Louis XV bureau plat, dating from circa 1750, showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of its time. Constructed from tulipwood and kingwood, the desk features a luxurious l...
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Mid-18th Century English Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Cognac Leather Desk by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This desk is a stunning creation by the visionary Italian designer Guido Faleschini for I4 Mariani. Embracing the vibrant spirit and vivid hues of the seventies, this desk encapsulat...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Ebony Writing Desk
By Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
Ebony writing desk with brass details and Calacatta marble top.
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
20th Century Grey Italian Brutalist Galvanized Metal Writing Desk, Office Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A silver-grey, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Brutalist writing, office desk made of hand crafted galvanized metal, designed by an unknown artist from Milan, in good condition. T...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Modern Console Table Desk with Caned Sides by Costantini, Gianni 'In Stock'
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Gianni Table can be used as a console or desk and features a solid frame with caned sides. Shown in natural cherry.
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2010s Argentine Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cane, Wood
Desk with Singer sewing machine
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak work table with flip top and sewing machine included. Three drawers are also present.
An original vintage Swedish desk that still features the Singer sewing machine inside. It...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
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
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Bodil Kjær in 1959.
We are proud to present our first design from a Danish designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The ic...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
André Arbus Eight Legged Table
By André Arbus
Located in Hanover, MA
END OF SUMMER SALE
French-polished rectangular table in acajou crotch mahogany attributed to André Arbus, circa 1938. Four-way book matched veneer top. Double beveled edge on 2 inch...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
OT57 Table
Located in Milan, IT
Elegance and functionality come together in this writing table. The delicate frame of this piece is crafted in sheets of steel and is fashioned with different folds forming the edges...
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1950s Drexel "Perspective" Floating Top Desk Style After Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid century floating top desk design by Milo Baughman for Drexel "Perspective collection" in the United States circa 1950s. This beautiful desk features a lovely green vinyl top with...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Empire Style Burlwood Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Mid 20th century Empire style leather top desk constructed with hardwood and burl wood veneers featuring ormolu, three drawers and stretcher.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
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
Small Queen Anne Period Walnut Bureau
Located in Folkestone, GB
A most enchanting Queen Anne period burr walnut bureau of highly desirable small proportions and superb colour. The herringbone and cross-banded fall enclosing a fully fitted stepped interior with small drawers and central cupboard door all cross...
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Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rosewood & Chrome Arc Desk and Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rosewood and chrome arc desk and chair, circa 1960s. Very heavy and well made. The chair is currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabri...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian mid-century modern desk in wood and metal, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern desk in wood and metal, 1960s
Desk with rectangular wooden top. In the center of the top there is a wooden drawer with white painted metal handle. On one s...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Minimal Modern Oak wood Study Table desk with cable manager, storage & brass
Located in Hyderabad, TG
The Meson Study Desk is a harmonious blend of sculptural elegance and functional design, transforming the mundane task of work into an elevated experience. Its unique silhouette, def...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century 3-Piece Diminutive Lacquer Secretary Desk with Nice Chinoiserie
Located in Milford, NH
A fine three-piece diminutive black lacquer secretary desk with extensive chinoiserie or japanned decoration, including a base table, bras...
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
French Provincial Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Provincial carved beach and walnut bureau plat or writing table with a slightly antiqued and distressed finish, serpentine molded edge top, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Carlton House Satinwood Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century fine quality Edwardian Satinwood Carlton desk. It has a pierced brass gallery to the top and marquetry inlay depicting musical instruments covering the whole of this des...
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19th Century English Edwardian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Regency Period Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine period English writing table or desk of mahogany from the Regency Era, circa 1825, featuring an inset rectangular embossed leather top with a reeded edge around the circumfere...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Danish Wooden Desk, 1960s Design
Located in Argelato, BO
Refined Mid-Century writing desk in Danish teak wood, very comfortable and versatile thanks to a comfortable top, two spacious front drawers and a bookcase niche positioned at the en...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Postmodern 1980s Pine Wood writing Desk in the style of Guillerme & Chambron
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely fabulous, sculptural desk made of solid pine wood!
Three storage drawers on the right side with white accents and button-like solid pine knobs. Next to the drawers, lies a...
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1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Antique Gents Correspondence Desk, English, Writing Table, Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique gentleman's correspondence desk. An English, rosewood writing table with decorative boxwood inlay, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Rich in det...
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Boxwood, Rosewood
Rustic Wabi Sabi Desk, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Populaire; Rustic; Monoxylite; Console; Dining Table; Table; France; Auvergne; Wabi Sabi; Naive; Folk Art; Travail Populaire; Desk; Console Table;
19th-century writing table or...
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Bamboo Writing Desk with Drawers, 1980s
Located in Roma, RM
BAMBOO WRITING DESK WITH DRAWERS 1980
Product details
Dimensions: 90L x 80H x 61D cm.
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1980s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
A French Louis XVI style ebonized mahogany, leather-top writing desk, C 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The apron being trimmed in bronze moldings above a single drawer all supported by slender turned legs. This is a very hard size to find and, not only works as a desk, but it would al...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
1800's Antique French Napoleon III Period, Burlwood, Leather, Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Desk, Writing, French Napoleon III Period, Burlwood, Leather Lining, 1800s, 19th Century!
French Napoleon III period writing desk, mid to late 19th c., superstructure with two drawers, over shaped drop-front writing surface, opening to leather lining, with two additional drawers, lower case fitted with single frieze drawer, on cabriole legs, approx 42"h, 31.5"w, 20.5"d
Wear and imperfections commensurate with being moved, age and use.
212t20
The top priority of Napoleon III style furniture was comfort. However, the furniture remained highly decorative. This attention to form, as well as function, can be seen in intricately upholstered chairs...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Victorian Sycamore Partners Desk
Located in Altrincham, GB
A fabulous Victorian partners desk in beautiful mellow sycamore - double pedestal with front drawers and cupboard rear with tooled leather insert top c1860 - 66"ww x 36"d x 32"h (25...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Sycamore
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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