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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Severin Hansen Model 36 Walnut Desk 1958 - New Edition
By Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
The iconic Model 36 desk from Danish designer Severin Hansen was designed in 1958 and exhibited at the annual Cabinetmaker’s Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen in...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Severin Hansen Model 36 Walnut Desk 1958 - New Edition
Severin Hansen Model 36 Walnut Desk 1958 - New Edition

Severin Hansen Model 36 Walnut Desk 1958 - New Edition

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Severin Hansen Model 36 Oak Desk - New Edition
By Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
The iconic Model 36 desk from Danish designer Severin Hansen was designed in 1958 and exhibited at the annual Cabinetmaker’s Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen in...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Severin Hansen Model 36 Oak Desk - New Edition
Severin Hansen Model 36 Oak Desk - New Edition

Severin Hansen Model 36 Oak Desk - New Edition

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Ole Wanscher 1940s Danish Mahogany Desk
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in London, England
Ole Wasncher - Rare Mahogany Desk This beautifully elegant desk in a classical style was designed by Danish master Ole Wanscher in the 1950s and produced by his long-time collaborat...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Ole Wanscher 1940s Danish Mahogany Desk
Ole Wanscher 1940s Danish Mahogany Desk

Ole Wanscher 1940s Danish Mahogany Desk

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Double Stacked Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
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 double stacked writing desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Shagreen Stingray

Double Stacked Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
Double Stacked Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti

Double Stacked Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti

Superb Chinoiserie Paint Decorated French Louis XV Mirrored Top Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This gorgeous desk or bureau plat features gorgeous hand-painted raise Chinoiserie scenes of Chinese rickshaws and daily life in a small town. The colors of the paint-decorated scene...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Superb Chinoiserie Paint Decorated French Louis XV Mirrored Top Bureau Plat Desk
Superb Chinoiserie Paint Decorated French Louis XV Mirrored Top Bureau Plat Desk

Superb Chinoiserie Paint Decorated French Louis XV Mirrored Top Bureau Plat Desk

Important Vintage Pierre Chapo Desk, Model B40, in Solid Elm, 1980
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Really large desk design by Pierre Chapo and produced in 1980. This desk B40 is made in solid Elm and is the largest version of the model. In situ picture and more details regarding ...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Elm

Important Vintage Pierre Chapo Desk, Model B40, in Solid Elm, 1980
Important Vintage Pierre Chapo Desk, Model B40, in Solid Elm, 1980

Important Vintage Pierre Chapo Desk, Model B40, in Solid Elm, 1980

Antique French Walnut Desk with drawer and leather top
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful walnut desk table that can be used as a desk or work table. Made of robust walnut wood. All its legs and stretcher are Solomonic and it has a drawer with its iron handle, i...
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1890s French Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Walnut Desk with drawer and leather top
Antique French Walnut Desk with drawer and leather top

Antique French Walnut Desk with drawer and leather top

Franz West-Style Iron Chain + Marble Desk / Console Table
By Diego Giacometti, Franz West
Located in Round Top, TX
Iron chain base console table with marble top; intermittent use as a desk would be possible with appropriately sized chair. Circa 1960s, in a style popularized by the designs of Fran...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Iron

Franz West-Style Iron Chain + Marble Desk / Console Table
Franz West-Style Iron Chain + Marble Desk / Console Table

Franz West-Style Iron Chain + Marble Desk / Console Table

19th Century Spanish Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome oak library piece that can be used as a desk or Work table. Made of oak having carved gadrooned edges. A stretcher made of iron. Carved on all sides and five drawers ox bow ...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Spanish Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk
19th Century Spanish Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk

19th Century Spanish Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk

Pair of Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk with Two Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A charming early 20th century Spanish pine farm table with four legs and back side trestle and a wonderfully well-worn finish from a century of use. Height from to the drawers : 23...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Pair of Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk with Two Drawers
Pair of Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk with Two Drawers

Pair of Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk with Two Drawers

19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis Philippe style bureau plat, or desk, made of solid and veneer of mahogany. Two dovetailed drawers with working locks and one key. Leather top with gold em...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk
19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk

19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk

Mid-Century Modern Executive Burl Wood and Chrome Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning mid-century executive desk, designed in the United States and dating back to the 1970s, showcases an exceptional design that truly stands out. Its spacious working surf...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Executive Burl Wood and Chrome Desk
Mid-Century Modern Executive Burl Wood and Chrome Desk

Mid-Century Modern Executive Burl Wood and Chrome Desk

Large Turquoise Study Desk with Linoleum Top and Two Drawers, Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large turquoise study desk is made with a powder coated steel frame and a beautiful natural linoleum top made out of linseed oil. This modern minimal desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Large Turquoise Study Desk with Linoleum Top and Two Drawers, Customizable
Large Turquoise Study Desk with Linoleum Top and Two Drawers, Customizable

Large Turquoise Study Desk with Linoleum Top and Two Drawers, Customizable

Shagreen Desk & Matching Stool with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Desk & Matching Stool with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen Desk & Matching Stool with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Shagreen Desk & Matching Stool with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Boomerang Shaped Desk, Shop Counter, 1950s by Alfred Hendrickx
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Custom made handcrafted shop counter or desk in a boomerang line with vertical slats at the front which emphasizes the curve of the arch even more, on the inside one side with 3 slid...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Boomerang Shaped Desk, Shop Counter, 1950s by Alfred Hendrickx
Boomerang Shaped Desk, Shop Counter, 1950s by Alfred Hendrickx

Boomerang Shaped Desk, Shop Counter, 1950s by Alfred Hendrickx

Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided, and as a part of the desk’s structure, as well as cable storage under...
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2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Plywood

Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut
Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut

Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut

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Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very charming and elegant Italian antique dining table or desk writing table in solid walnut wood with stylish carved legs and central drawer. Ideal in any room as a small stand alon...
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20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table
Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table

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EARLY 19th CENTURY CENTURY WRITING TABLE
Located in Firenze, FI
Élégante table de bureau de centre, plaquée en noyer et enrichie de filets de bois de rose. Ce bureau se distingue par ses lignes sinueuses sur les côtés, qui lui confèrent un raffin...
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Early 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

EARLY 19th CENTURY CENTURY WRITING TABLE
EARLY 19th CENTURY CENTURY WRITING TABLE

EARLY 19th CENTURY CENTURY WRITING TABLE

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Rare Arne Jacobsen 'Djob' Writing Desk, 1971
By Arne Jacobsen
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

Rare Arne Jacobsen 'Djob' Writing Desk, 1971
Rare Arne Jacobsen 'Djob' Writing Desk, 1971

Rare Arne Jacobsen 'Djob' Writing Desk, 1971

1900's Vintage / Antique Adam Style, Paint Decorated, Writing Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
Charming 1900's Vintage / Antique Adam Style, Paint Decorated, Writing Desk! Desk, Writing, Adam Style, Paint Decorated, Vintage / Antique, 1900's, 20th Century! Crafted with the ...
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Mid-20th Century European Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Paint

1900's Vintage / Antique Adam Style, Paint Decorated, Writing Desk!
1900's Vintage / Antique Adam Style, Paint Decorated, Writing Desk!

1900's Vintage / Antique Adam Style, Paint Decorated, Writing Desk!

Vintage Desk by Baker in Campaign Style With Leather Top
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Elegance & Function: Vintage Baker Campaign Desk with Leather Top! This vintage Baker desk, crafted in the classic campaign style, combines refined...
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1980s American Campaign Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Desk by Baker in Campaign Style With Leather Top
Vintage Desk by Baker in Campaign Style With Leather Top

Vintage Desk by Baker in Campaign Style With Leather Top

Gallotti and Radice Glass President Desk
By Gallotti & Radice
Located in Dronten, NL
President Desk made of safety glass with a stainless steel frame. Originally designed by Gallotti & Radice in 1971, this piece is made circa 1988. Marked with label. Gallotti & Rad...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Gallotti and Radice Glass President Desk
Gallotti and Radice Glass President Desk

Gallotti and Radice Glass President Desk

Mid-20th Century Executive Desk by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Large desk, designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena in the 1960s. The desk stands on brass legs that are set back under the drawer elements, giving it an elegant, floating cha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Executive Desk by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy
Mid-20th Century Executive Desk by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy

Mid-20th Century Executive Desk by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy

Vintage Teak Secretary Egon Ostergaard 1960s Sweden
By Bröderna Gustafssons, Egon Ostergaard
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very decorative but also functional secretary or writing table designed by Egon Ostergaard. What is special about the secretary is the pattern in the wood of the roller top and the g...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Teak Secretary Egon Ostergaard 1960s Sweden
Vintage Teak Secretary Egon Ostergaard 1960s Sweden

Vintage Teak Secretary Egon Ostergaard 1960s Sweden

Gunnar Tibergaard-Nielsen Danish Teak Desk C. 1960s
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Peabody, MA
Classic teak desk, made in Denmark circa 1960s by Gunnar Tibergaard-Nielsen . Features a book shelf on reverse.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Gunnar Tibergaard-Nielsen Danish Teak Desk C. 1960s
Gunnar Tibergaard-Nielsen Danish Teak Desk C. 1960s

Gunnar Tibergaard-Nielsen Danish Teak Desk C. 1960s

Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
A fine French writing desk of ormolu mounted walnut and mahogany, in the Louis XVI style, featuring an inlaid pattern of mahogany, with brass trim around the edge, with five drawers ...
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1950s French Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk
Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk

Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk

English Barley Twist Jacobean Style Desk Set
Located in Southampton, NJ
Solid Mahogany Jacobean style writing desk with three paneled drawers, original brass drop pulls, classic barley twist legs assembled with a perfectly fitting solid wood antique chai...
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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Barley Twist Jacobean Style Desk Set
English Barley Twist Jacobean Style Desk Set

English Barley Twist Jacobean Style Desk Set

Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk with Leaf
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish desk, circa 1960s. Lovely compact size, warm-toned veneer, and sleek drawers. Drop leaf lifts to extend the work surface. 39.5"w x 25.5"d x 29"h - 15" leaf Unrestored i...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk with Leaf
Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk with Leaf

Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk with Leaf

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav Stickley (signed with red decal) USA, Circa 1900 Quar...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk, Newly Refinished

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk, Newly Refinished

Organic Modern Pontes Desk, Green Marble Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pontes Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Pontes ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Organic Modern Pontes Desk, Green Marble Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Organic Modern Pontes Desk, Green Marble Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

Organic Modern Pontes Desk, Green Marble Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

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Midcentury Walnut Desk by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Midcentury Walnut Desk by Lane is an example of Mid-Century Modern craftsmanship. Featuring a rich walnut finish, tapered legs, and a dura...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Midcentury Walnut Desk by Lane
Midcentury Walnut Desk by Lane

Midcentury Walnut Desk by Lane

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Antique French Louis XVI Style Cylinder Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking antique French cylinder desk with many drawers and compartments. Pull out leather writing surface. Galleried marble top and fitted with b...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Style Cylinder Desk
Antique French Louis XVI Style Cylinder Desk

Antique French Louis XVI Style Cylinder Desk

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Olavi Hänninen, Desk, Oak, Finland, 1960s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in High Point, NC
An oak "Paletti" desk, designed by Olavi Hänninen and produced by HMN Huonekalu Mikko Nupponen, Lahti, Finland, 1960s Dimensions: 28” H 65” W x 27.5” D
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1960s Finnish Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Olavi Hänninen, Desk, Oak, Finland, 1960s
Olavi Hänninen, Desk, Oak, Finland, 1960s

Olavi Hänninen, Desk, Oak, Finland, 1960s

Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish secretary desk, circa 1960's. Beautiful book matched veneer, dovetail-constructed drawers, integrated handles, and sleek legs. Elegant bow front, chest of drawers, slidin...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak, Glass

Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk
Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk

Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk

Desk in Wood Italy 1970s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Palermo, IT
Rectangular desk made entirely of dark wood and enameled cream with plastic stationery compartment on the top. Made in Italy between the late 60s and early 70s.Exceptional for placem...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Desk in Wood Italy 1970s Mid-Century Modern
Desk in Wood Italy 1970s Mid-Century Modern

Desk in Wood Italy 1970s Mid-Century Modern

Writing Desk Table by Deborah Ehrlich
By Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Deborah Ehrlich's simple writing desk is handmade with traditional joinery by an incredibly talented master craftsman in RI. The delicate proporti...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash, Hickory, Oak

Writing Desk Table by Deborah Ehrlich
Writing Desk Table by Deborah Ehrlich

Writing Desk Table by Deborah Ehrlich

Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed
By Seng
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique American Renaissance Revival style carved walnut extension table by Seng, Chicago, Illinois. circa 1920/1930 Born in the United States in the early 20th century, featuring a rare and unusual form and extension mechanism. Slightly lift the rectangular top and the slide the mechanical horizontal draw-leaf style extensions to expand the the width of the top, morphing the library table / sofa console into a kitchen table / dining table. Having a bookmatched burl wood, oak and walnut banded, parquetry inlay top, molded apron with dovetailed frieze drawer, rising on turned urn baluster-form standards, over shaped stretcher joined trestle base with twist ornamentation, resting on bun feet, signed, stamp to frame under top. Dimensions: (approx) 31" High, 54" Wide, 23.5" Deep Extended: 37.5" Deep Provenance / Acquisition: John Phifer Marrs collection. Important auction house J. Garrett Auctioneers, Dallas, Texas, May 2021 catalog, presented a special curated collection from John Phifer Marrs, premier Southern interior designer known for an elegant, fresh and inviting design method, often called The New Southern Style...
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Burl

Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed
Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed

Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed

19th Century Inlaid Wood English Writing Desk, 1880s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant English writing desk from the second half of the 19th century. Finished for the center furniture with a pleasantly inlaid in walnut, maple, palisander, mahogany and fruitwood...
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1880s British Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Inlaid Wood English Writing Desk, 1880s
19th Century Inlaid Wood English Writing Desk, 1880s

19th Century Inlaid Wood English Writing Desk, 1880s

Cream Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Table Top and Drawer, Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This study desk is made with a pearl powder-coated steel frame and colour matched natural linoleum tabletop. The linoleum for our desks is selected for the ecological properties of t...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Cream Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Table Top and Drawer, Customisable
Cream Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Table Top and Drawer, Customisable

Cream Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Table Top and Drawer, Customisable

"Brenne" Bean-shaped Burl Wood Coffee Table by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
We are excited to introduce an extension of our ever-popular Brenne desk design. The Brenne coffee table brings a touch of historical influence with a contemporary twist to your livi...
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2010s Vietnamese French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

"Brenne" Bean-shaped Burl Wood Coffee Table by Christiane Lemieux
"Brenne" Bean-shaped Burl Wood Coffee Table by Christiane Lemieux

"Brenne" Bean-shaped Burl Wood Coffee Table by Christiane Lemieux

Shape 2-Drawer Leather & Eucalyptus Desk
By Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
A sculptural silhouette defined by dynamic slanted cuts and enveloping curves marks this eye-catching desk from the Shape Collection. Offered in a luminous beige tone, the precious eucalyptus structure features two wide drawers sealed by a smooth top...
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Shape 2-Drawer Leather & Eucalyptus Desk
Shape 2-Drawer Leather & Eucalyptus Desk

Shape 2-Drawer Leather & Eucalyptus Desk

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

Materials

Boxwood, Walnut

Antique Bureau Plat, French, Walnut, Writing Desk, Louis XV Revival, Victorian
Antique Bureau Plat, French, Walnut, Writing Desk, Louis XV Revival, Victorian

Antique Bureau Plat, French, Walnut, Writing Desk, Louis XV Revival, Victorian

French Louis XV Kingwood Bureau Plat Leather Top Desk With Mounted Bronze Ormolu
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Louis XV style writing desk or bureau plat desk France, Circa 1940s Gorgeous kingwood, with bronze trim and ornate ormolu mounts, and embossed green leather t...
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Kingwood Bureau Plat Leather Top Desk With Mounted Bronze Ormolu
French Louis XV Kingwood Bureau Plat Leather Top Desk With Mounted Bronze Ormolu

French Louis XV Kingwood Bureau Plat Leather Top Desk With Mounted Bronze Ormolu

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table, 1910
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts library table or writing desk By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1910 Solid quartersawn oak, with original copper hardware. Meas...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table, 1910
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table, 1910

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table, 1910

Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk 207 by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
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

Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk 207 by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk 207 by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk 207 by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s

French 19th Century Oak Jeweler's Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This specialized oak desk was made in France. Used by jewelers, the desk’s lifted surface brings the table towards the artist, minimizing reach, and saving their aching backs. The ...
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19th Century French Other Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Oak Jeweler's Bench
French 19th Century Oak Jeweler's Bench

French 19th Century Oak Jeweler's Bench

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very charming and elegant Italian antique dining table or desk writing table in solid walnut wood with stylish carved legs and central drawer. Ideal in any room as a small stand alon...
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20th Century Italian Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table
Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table

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Mid-Century Modern Black Vintage Desk Platone Giancarlo Piretti, 1969, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern black foldable vintage writing desk "Platone" designed by Giancarlo Piretti 1969 Italy and produced by Anonima Castelli, Italy. The desk is framed with chromed ste...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Black Vintage Desk Platone Giancarlo Piretti, 1969, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Black Vintage Desk Platone Giancarlo Piretti, 1969, Italy

Mid-Century Modern Black Vintage Desk Platone Giancarlo Piretti, 1969, Italy

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Writing Desk by Henry Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Striking writing desk in oak with drawers. By Henry Kjærnulf. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Writing Desk by Henry Kjærnulf
Writing Desk by Henry Kjærnulf

Writing Desk by Henry Kjærnulf

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Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Manufactured in Italy. The idea of comfort itself becomes a sofa. Soriana came into being in 1969, thanks to an intuitive vision...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina

Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina

Antique Monumental French Empire Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique French Empire ormolu mounted mahogany bureau plat, circa 1870 in date. The rectangular top has an inset gold-tooled green leather writing surface with a very...
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1870s French Empire Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Antique Monumental French Empire Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th Century
Antique Monumental French Empire Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th Century

Antique Monumental French Empire Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th Century

Rockefeller Center* Circular Reception Desk / Bar, Attrib. Donald Deskey
By Donald Deskey
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rockefeller Center* Circular Reception Desk / Bar, Attrib. Donald Deskey USA, Circa 1930s Attributed to Donald Deskey for Rockefeller Center A masterwork example of American Art...
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1930s American Machine Age Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Rockefeller Center* Circular Reception Desk / Bar, Attrib. Donald Deskey
Rockefeller Center* Circular Reception Desk / Bar, Attrib. Donald Deskey

Rockefeller Center* Circular Reception Desk / Bar, Attrib. Donald Deskey

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Double Pedestal Executive Desk, Restored
By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern "Taliesin" writing desk By Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon USA, 1950s Gorgeous mahogany, with iconic carved geometric Talie...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Double Pedestal Executive Desk, Restored
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Double Pedestal Executive Desk, Restored

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Double Pedestal Executive Desk, Restored

Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
By Lifetime, L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1900 Beautiful quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardw...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table

Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table

KITA LIVING Frame Table - Square
By İsmail Dağlı, Gökhan Eryaman
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

KITA LIVING Frame Table - Square
KITA LIVING Frame Table - Square

KITA LIVING Frame Table - Square

James de Wulf Concrete Leaning Coffee Table
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
A play on balance, this table is constructed entirely of two concrete pieces. The tabletop is singly supported by the leg, while the two merge with gravity to lock into place. Their balance is a sight to behold. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Color shown in natural tone A perfect complement to the James de Wulf concrete...
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2010s American Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Concrete, Cement

James de Wulf Concrete Leaning Coffee Table
James de Wulf Concrete Leaning Coffee Table

James de Wulf Concrete Leaning Coffee Table

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Oak Pedestal Desk, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School pedestal desk. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak and original oak veneered base with re-upholstered black leather writi...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Macassar, Oak

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Oak Pedestal Desk, 1920s
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Oak Pedestal Desk, 1920s

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Oak Pedestal Desk, 1920s

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 Edwardian Satin wood & Floral Painted Carlton House Writing Desk
Antique Edwardian Satin wood & Floral Painted Carlton House Writing Desk

Antique Edwardian Satin wood & Floral Painted Carlton House Writing Desk

NONO Elefante Table 52, Distinctive Solid Wood Base
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
NONO Elefante Table 52, Distinctive Solid Wood Base ————————————————————— Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO Crafting Elegance with a Modernist Touch N...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

NONO Elefante Table 52, Distinctive Solid Wood Base
NONO Elefante Table 52, Distinctive Solid Wood Base

NONO Elefante Table 52, Distinctive Solid Wood Base

Sligh Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Green Lacquered Leather Top Desk
By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Sligh Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Green lacquered cherry wood, with embossed leather top, and original brass hardware. ...
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Sligh Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Green Lacquered Leather Top Desk
Sligh Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Green Lacquered Leather Top Desk

Sligh Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Green Lacquered Leather Top Desk

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk By Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak, with hammered copper hardware. Desk locks, and ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

Mid-Century 1966 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
This desk was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro for the Bloch Editores headquarters in Rio de Janeiro. In the mid-1960s, Tenreiro and Sergio Rodrigues were chosen to oversee the furnishin...
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1960s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Imbuia

Mid-Century 1966 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Writing Desk
Mid-Century 1966 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Writing Desk

Mid-Century 1966 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Writing Desk

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Petite Sunset Writing Desk, in Canyon Oak, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The latest addition to our Sunset Collection - a writing desk with a vintage feel. It features a solid wood top paired with lathe-turned legs and two pencil drawers. Dimensions: P...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Walnut

Petite Sunset Writing Desk, in Canyon Oak, by August Abode
Petite Sunset Writing Desk, in Canyon Oak, by August Abode

Petite Sunset Writing Desk, in Canyon Oak, by August Abode

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French Marquetry Inlay Walnut Burl Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant French secretary desk, writing table, with slant drop front and bottom drawers, with the beautiful inlay decors in classic figures all around the piece. When opened we f...
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Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Marquetry Inlay Walnut Burl Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
French Marquetry Inlay Walnut Burl Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table

French Marquetry Inlay Walnut Burl Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table

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George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Table or Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Skokie, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Vintage Action Office Table or Desk The Action Office desk or conference table was designed by American designer and architect George Nelson (1908-1986) for Herman Miller. A substantial piece, It features a beautifully grained walnut top mounted on a streamlined, polished stainless steel base. The desk top edge is trimmed in black rubber. to protect it against bumps and bruises. Two small desk drawers slide out from beneath the table top. The drawers can be removed if desired. The desk top has been recently restored and is in excellent condition. Action Office was originally designed as a set of components that could be combined in multiple ways and changed as needed to evolve with the office over time. George Nelson was one of the founders of American Modernism. From 1946 until 1972, Nelson was director of design at Herman Miller. While there, Nelson introduced several important innovations in office furniture design, such as the Swagged Leg Group, which included the DAF and MAA chairs...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Table or Desk
George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Table or Desk

George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Table or Desk

Jacques Pastel Pink Dining Table in Bird's Eye Maple by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Designed with the aim to find the perfect balance between clean lines and warm texture. Consisting of 5 rounded, 50 mm thick slats with bird’s eye maple veneer, the dining or coffee ...
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Birdseye Maple, Maple

Jacques Pastel Pink Dining Table in Bird's Eye Maple by Fred&Juul
Jacques Pastel Pink Dining Table in Bird's Eye Maple by Fred&Juul

Jacques Pastel Pink Dining Table in Bird's Eye Maple by Fred&Juul

Antique Louis XVI -Style desk with leather top
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome louis XVI style desk with original leather top. It has a drawer that glides easily and has a lock. It has a reeded leg ending in a gilt capped foot.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique Louis XVI -Style desk with leather top
Antique Louis XVI -Style desk with leather top

Antique Louis XVI -Style desk with leather top

Antique American Colonial Solid Maple Roll Top Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Colonial, Georgian, or Chippendale style roll-top desk USA, Circa 1970s Carved solid maple, with original brass hardware. Desk and drawer locks, and keys are in...
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1970s American American Colonial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique American Colonial Solid Maple Roll Top Desk
Antique American Colonial Solid Maple Roll Top Desk

Antique American Colonial Solid Maple Roll Top Desk

Cees Braakman for Pastoe "Made to Measure" Series Executive Desk
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, lightly refinished, Cees Braakman for Pastoe executive "Made to Measure" desk. This desk features a black enameled metal riser, brushed st...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Cees Braakman for Pastoe "Made to Measure" Series Executive Desk
Cees Braakman for Pastoe "Made to Measure" Series Executive Desk

Cees Braakman for Pastoe "Made to Measure" Series Executive Desk

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Writing Desk
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid maple, with original brass hard...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Writing Desk
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Writing Desk

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Writing Desk

Desk by Nanna Ditzel by cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel, Søren Willadsen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Iconic desk designed by Nanna Ditzel. Produced in Denmark by cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen. Made from warm teak wood with contrasting solid oak on the inside of the drawers. Nice wood...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

Desk by Nanna Ditzel by cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s
Desk by Nanna Ditzel by cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s

Desk by Nanna Ditzel by cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s

Late 19th Century French Henri II Style Walnut Writing Table or Desk with Drawer
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late 19th century French Henri II Renaissance style hand pegged walnut writing table or side table is finished on all sides, allowing it to be placed in the center of a room. It...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Late 19th Century French Henri II Style Walnut Writing Table or Desk with Drawer
Late 19th Century French Henri II Style Walnut Writing Table or Desk with Drawer

Late 19th Century French Henri II Style Walnut Writing Table or Desk with Drawer

Large blue Secretary Desk - design Eric Gizard, Paris - made in France
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

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Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Large blue Secretary Desk - design Eric Gizard, Paris - made in France
Large blue Secretary Desk - design Eric Gizard, Paris - made in France

Large blue Secretary Desk - design Eric Gizard, Paris - made in France

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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