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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Art Deco
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, cherry, brass, beech, formica, Italy, 1950s Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in cherry. The upper part of this piece is made fro...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry, Beech

Desk by Herbert Hirche, circa 1967
Located in Brussels, BE
Wonderfull minimalist desk By Herbert Hirche, manufactured by Christian Holzäpfel in 1967. Original condition. Born in Görlitz Herbert Hirche moved to Berlin to study at the renowne...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

John Van Koert Walnut Leather Top Desk for Drexel, c.1965
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
John Van Koert Walnut Leather Top Desk for Drexel, c.1965. This piece has been professionally restored.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Maple Desk By Paul McCobb For Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, model #1567, natural maple desk by Paul McCobb for Planner Group, Winchendon features 4 drawers with aluminum ring pulls. The chair opening measures 21.5 inches w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Stunning Burr Elm Green Leather Top Large Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Part Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely, very well made Burr Elm twin pedestal partner desk with gold leaf embossed green leather writing surface which is part of a suite As mention...
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20th Century English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Elm

Art Deco Burr Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
An absolutely magnificent Art Deco burr walnut leather top partners desk. This was made in England, it dates from the 1920-30’s. The quality is outstanding, this has an extremely im...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

60s Desk Cabinet
Located in Milano, IT
Cabinet with drop-down desk and storage compartment with hinged doors. Teak veneer wood and brass. Good conditions.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Desk Skovby Møbelfabrik 55" Wide Signed 1970
Located in Portland, OR
A good Mid Century Modern Danish teak desk, Skovby Møbelfabrik, 1970. The desk is made from well figured teak, on the left side is a bank of three drawers, the desk is joined with a ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Small Mid Century Italian Desk in Metal, Walnut and Formica, around 1950
Located in Berlin, DE
A charming relic from the mid-20th century, this Small Italian Desk embodies the essence of mid-century design with a perfect blend of metal, walnut, and formica. Crafted around 1950...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Danish Vintage Model 901 Desk by Bodil Kjaer
Located in London, GB
A stunning and iconic Danish vintage model 901 desk by Bodil Kjaer. This was made in Denmark by E. Pedersen & Søn, originally designed in 1959, this dates from the 1960’s. It sits o...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Modernist Architectural Walnut Desk designed by Merton Gershun for Dillingham
Located in Buffalo, NY
Merton Gershun was an American furniture designer of the early 20th century, known for designing some of the earliest modern furniture lines available in the U.S. and striving to bri...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Danish Vintage Desk by Bodil Kjaer
Located in London, GB
A stunning and iconic Danish vintage desk by Bodil Kjaer. This was made in Denmark by E. Pedersen & Søn, originally designed in 1959, this dates from the 1960’s. It is an extremely ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Italian Desk by Hans Von Klier for Skipper, 1970s
Located in Lasne, BE
3-drawer desk with leather and wood top and chromed metal legs designed by Hans Von Klier in the 70s. Wear due to age and time of the desk.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Art Deco Leather Desk In Marlin Blue
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Art Deco style shagreen embossed leather desk in a rich cobalt marlin blue. With gilded highlight trim, three frieze drawers with modern round pulls, and raised on square ta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather

Mid Century MODERN WALNUT DESK by Founders Furniture Co., c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk by Founders Furniture Co., c. 1960's. Featuring a total of five dovetailed drawers with sculpted hand pulls and a laminate woodgrain tabletop, perfect ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Two tone mid century desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W52.5 D23.25 H30 KNEE CLEARANCE 24 KNEE WIDTH 19.5 Fully restored walnut and oak desk circa 1960s. Item shows well with no major areas of wear. Item features exceptional grain throu...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Rare Ammedabad Console/Desk by Balkrisna Doshi & Le Corbusier.
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare Ammedabad Console/Desk by Le Corbusier. This item was originally designed by Indian Architect, B.V Doshi under the supervision of Le Corbusier for Mills Owners Association build...
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20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Melting Vanity Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The melting vanity table's simple but elegant design, makes for an adaptable elegant piece of furniture. The cream shagreen inlaid surface is fram...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Wooden Brutalist Desk in Solid Oak, Made in France, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This desk is a classic representation of mid-century design, crafted in France during the 1950s. Made from solid oak, it exudes strength and durability. Its minimalist yet impactful design incorporates elements of brutalism, featuring clean lines and geometric shapes. The natural grain of the oak wood adds warmth and character to the piece, while its compact size makes it suitable for smaller spaces. This desk is not only a functional workspace but also a timeless piece of furniture that adds a touch of vintage charm to any room. Honorable designers from this French era is: Charlotte Perriand...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Italian 1930's Writing Table / Desk, for Banca Del Popolo, Trapani
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1930's writing table made for Banca Del Popolo, Trapani. The rectangular surface is supported by trapezoidal shaped sides with a hammered copper plating underneath the t...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Oak Double Pedestal Kneehole Desk, 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign style double pedestal kneehole desk By Henredon, "Artefacts" Collection USA, Circa 1970s Oak, with original brass hardware. Measures: 48"W ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Handsome secretary desk features unique legs and a functioning skeleton key to open the drop down workspace. The stylish design has three large drawers on the bottom and shelfs prov...
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Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early Bauhaus "B21" desk / side table in black stained wood with chromed tubular steel base by Marcel Breuer produced by Thonet in Germany, 1930s. In good original cond...
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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Mid century Desk by Gio Ponti
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
DESK BY GIO PONTI A midcentury desk produced in Italy by Italian master Gio Ponti, good solid construction with Sapele veneer.Its sleek and minimalistic design is enhanced by elegant...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Desk Model 75 Made In Teak By Omann Junior Møbelfabrik From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk, known as Model 75, is an excellent representation of Danish furniture craftsmanship from the 1960s. Produced by Omann Junior Møbelfabrik, a renowned company with a history...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Elegant French Deco Style Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated French Deco style rosewood veneer writing desk having gorgeous silhouette and unusual white lacquer trim on the legs and feet as well as single drawer. Finished front ...
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1970s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Teak Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern writing desk in teak wood. Simple design with a two drawer bank and tapered legs. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

MCM Danish Walnut and chrome executive desk
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Gorgeous walnut and chrome executive office desk. In the manner of a Florence knoll design this piece is in great condition with a refinished top.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Desk Made In Teak Designed With A Floating TableTop From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a nice example of Danish design from the 1960s, made of teak wood. One of the most notable features of this desk is the floating tabletop, which creates an airy and ligh...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

ANCO BILT Mid 20th Century Oak & Pine Drafting Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20 Century MCM drafting table by Anco Bilt. Oak & pine woods, metal mechanisms, adjustable tilt-top, adjustable height, and "A" shaped legs with str...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Desk Made in Teak of Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s. Made of teak wood, it exudes a warm and welcoming atmosphere that fits perfectly with any decor. The desk's simple y...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Achille Castiglioni and Luigi Caccia Desk for Palini Italy 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Achille Castiglioni Desk for Palini Italy 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Danish Mid Century MODERN TEAK Tambour Secretary DESK, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Tambour Secretary Desk, c. 1960's. Incredible profile with hidden pull out tabletop and open area below for your chair. Pull up a chair and do some wor...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Teak

Karl Springer Zebra Wood Writing Table w/ Steel and Brass, USA c 1970s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Karl Springer, rose to world acclaim in the 1970s. He created custom furniture sought by the glitterati, famously utilizing exotic and unusual materials, and superior craftsmanship. ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Zebra Wood

Newly Refinished - Danish Modern Teak & Steel Adjustable Table / Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Small Desk by Ben Thompson for Design Research
By Ben Thompson, Design Research
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century Modern walnut small desk by Design Research, circa 1970s.
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Danish Modern Teak Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip-Top Writing Desk, 1975
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DANISH MODERN PETER LØVIG NIELSEN TEAKWOOD FLIP-TOP WRITING DESK With Lovig Dansk brand to underside Denmark, manufactured in 1975 (marked to two drawer undersides) Item # 306OPB21A This brilliant desk was designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and originally was offered finished in teak, oak and rosewood. The present example is the soothing teak veneer. We love with this design how Lovig utilizes a hinged shelf on the desk top that flips down, allowing the profile and working space to be flexible - flipping down the shelf allows a much larger desk space, while still allowing all of the shelves to be used for storage and organization. The flipping shelf is comfortably divided with open paper compartments, two with a removable dovetailed box...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Swedish Modern Pine Desk, Axel Einar Hjorth Style, Made in the 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming pine desk, crafted by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. The natural grain of the pine adds warmth and character to the desk, highlighting its authentic, time-worn appea...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

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

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Teak

Art Deco Leather Desk In Watercress Green
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Art Deco style shagreen embossed leather desk in a bright green. With gilded highlight trim, three frieze drawers with modern round pulls, and raised on square tapered legs....
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather

Minimal Danish modern desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W59 D26.5 H30 Knee clearance 21.75 Danish modern desk in teak. Item has been fully restored. Desk is structurally sound and fully functional. Item ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Mid Century Danish Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is an extremely rare desk by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler Denmark. This is a smaller version of his famous FM60 desk. Desk features 1 large drawer on the left side with a pullo...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Ebonized mahogany leather top desk in the manner of Andre Arbus C 1950.
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

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Leather, Mahogany

Solid Elm B 40 Desk By Pierre Chapo, 1970, Gordes, France
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Emblematic B40 elm desk by French designer and carpenter Pierre CHAPO. Made in Gordes in the 70s. Thick, angular solid top, resting on two legs on one side, and on a 4-drawer cabin...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Elm

Art Deco Leather Desk In Pewter Grey
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Art Deco style shagreen embossed leather desk in a rich pewter grey. With gilded highlight trim, three frieze drawers with modern round pulls, and raised on square tapered l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather

Black Desk with Drawer, Wood and Metal Legs, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Marajoara desk with drawers is a study on Mid-Century Modern utilitarian furniture, minimalist in its details, with Brazilian Native Arte Reference. By Atelier BAM Design. The moder...
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

1970s desk George Nelson for ICF De Padova
Located in Genova, IT
Desk designed by George Nelson in the 1970s produced under license in italy by ICF de padova. Original condition, preserved. High-thickness black laminate top, front panel covered in...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Vintage Writing Desk by Bohumil Landsman, 1970´S, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This desk was designed by Bohumil Landsman in 1970s for Jitona company. The design is very simple and elegant. It features a section with 3 drawers. It´s made of beech wood. The pie...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Beech

Prouve Inspired Writing Desk with Compass Legs by Marko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve Inspired industrial writing desk by Marko. Formica top with blue enameled metal compass legs and one side cabinet with two blue drawers. Great for a loft space or work studio....
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Rosewood Rolltop Desk/Cabinet, Model 804, by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
Located in Argelato, BO
Gianfranco Frattini designed this gorgeous rosewood rolltop desk, model 804, for Bernini in the early 1960s. What appears to be a compact chest of ten...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original magic box desk, cabinet/desk made in Denmark, features a brass hinged double door cab...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Olivier Mourgue Textured Crystal Glass Desk
Located in Dronten, NL
Graceful compact desk designed by French designer Olivier Mourgue. Unique example executed with a shortened textured crystal top manufactured by Cassina for the Le Corbusier LC6 table...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Crystal, Steel, Chrome

Willy Rizzo L Shaped Burl Wood Executive Desk
Located in Fulton, CA
Signed burl wood "L" shaped executive desk by Willy Rizzo. Circa. 1960's 70's. Exceptional burl-wood construction. Bookshelf / storage to left side. Five drawers to right side with p...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Burl

Mid-Century Executive Desk in Pecan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome, Mid-Century, most likely custom made Executive desk with flat faced drawers and uniquely angled top. One side has aluminum legs in a similar design to Poul Kjaerholm's styl...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Scrittoio Anni 40 in noce e radica
Located in Milano, IT
Scrittoio con cassetti laterali in legno impiallacciato noce e con il piano in legno impiallacciato radica. Buone condizioni.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk The desk measures: 62 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches The retur...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Elm, Steel, and Laminate Desk by Marcel Gascoin for Universitaire d'Antony
Located in New York City, NY
This modernist desk/table was designed by Marcel Gascoin for the Cité Universitaire Jean Zay d'Antony in 1955; the dorm rooms and public spaces encapsulate post-war French design and...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Danish Domino Møbler Oak Double Pedestal Writing Desk Mid Century 1960s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Danish oak pedestal writing desk by Domino Møbler, this would make a stylish addition to any work area. A striking piece of classically designed Scandinavian furniture. ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Antique and Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.

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