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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Jens Risom Solid Wood Desk, Denmark, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Utrecht, NL
Jens Risom: wood desk, manufactured by Risom Design. 1960s. This nicely shaped Jens Risom desk has a well sized desktop, two drawer units with drawers and a pull-out leaf with glass top on each side. An internal lock allows you to lock the drawers with a key. The black steel drawer handles are mounted onto chrome rings and have a minimal design. The desk has cylindrical legs and refined adjustable feet. The back legs are a bit detached from the drawers which give the desk an open look to what otherwise would have been a quite solid / closed desk. The wood of the desk has a wonderful grain, that has come out beautifully over the years. It was manufactured by Risom Designi in the 1960s. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor marks and scratches. One key is enclosed. Some drawers don’t come out totally fluid. Manufactured by Risom Design. Dimensions: 66.93 in. W x 35.44 in. D x 28.75 in. H 170 cm W x 90 cm D x 73 cm H Shipping: This solid wood desk...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Jens Risom Solid Wood Desk, Denmark, 1960s
Jens Risom Solid Wood Desk, Denmark, 1960s

Jens Risom Solid Wood Desk, Denmark, 1960s

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquer Double Pedestal Desk and Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk and spindle back chair By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Solid bla...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquer Double Pedestal Desk and Chair
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquer Double Pedestal Desk and Chair

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquer Double Pedestal Desk and Chair

Fine French 1940s Desk and Cabinet by Jean Pascaud 'Marquetry by J.D Malcles'
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Pascaud (1903-1996) - A fine French art deco walnut stained desk and cabinet / armoire. The desk has four drawers with a carved diamond pattern and four scroll legs with bronze...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Fine French 1940s Desk and Cabinet by Jean Pascaud 'Marquetry by J.D Malcles'
Fine French 1940s Desk and Cabinet by Jean Pascaud 'Marquetry by J.D Malcles'

Fine French 1940s Desk and Cabinet by Jean Pascaud 'Marquetry by J.D Malcles'

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk and Chair in Matching Leather
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An elegant and early design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Desk model 4725 in mahogany with original green leather and matching swiveling stool.
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1940s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk and Chair in Matching Leather
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk and Chair in Matching Leather

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk and Chair in Matching Leather

Antique Petit Art Deco Mirrored Black Lacquered Vanity Dressing Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Petit Art Deco mirrored black lacquered vanity dressing table. The central mirror features two internal lights that illuminate by switch.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Mirror, Lacquer

Antique Petit Art Deco Mirrored Black Lacquered Vanity Dressing Table
Antique Petit Art Deco Mirrored Black Lacquered Vanity Dressing Table

Antique Petit Art Deco Mirrored Black Lacquered Vanity Dressing Table

Mid Century Desk by Hooker
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A nice sized Mid Century mahogany desk that is very stylish and very useable with a true file drawer, two small drawers a long centered...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Mid Century Desk by Hooker
Mid Century Desk by Hooker

Mid Century Desk by Hooker

Veneered Walnut Writing Table
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant Italian design desk from 1930 with seven drawers in excellent condition. This desk is made entirely of veneered walnut, elegantly finished, as you can see from the details ...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Veneered Walnut Writing Table
Veneered Walnut Writing Table

Veneered Walnut Writing Table

Early American Style Oak Kneehole Library Office Writing Desk Dressing Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Early American style kneehole desk or vanity, circa 1960s. Made of oak featuring turned and ribbed accents with scrolled backsplash and six drawer...
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1960s American Colonial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Early American Style Oak Kneehole Library Office Writing Desk Dressing Table
Early American Style Oak Kneehole Library Office Writing Desk Dressing Table

Early American Style Oak Kneehole Library Office Writing Desk Dressing Table

Hans J. Wegner - rare PP571 Architect's Desk in soaped oak, 1953 for PP Møbler
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Munster, NRW
Hans J. Wegner designed the extraordinary pp571 Architect´s Desk in 1953 as a match to the Round Chair (The Chair). Later in 1955 he designed the Swivel Chair hence completing a line of exclusive, functional and exquisitely crafted masterpieces for the CEO office. (This table was purchased circa 2000 from the first owner!) The desk marks the beginning of Wegner's work on combining sharp steel and sculptural solid wood in most elegant and well-balanced solutions. In this respect the desk precedes such unique classics as the Swivel Chair, the Cross Legged Table and the pp75 table...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Hans J. Wegner - rare PP571 Architect's Desk in soaped oak, 1953 for PP Møbler
Hans J. Wegner - rare PP571 Architect's Desk in soaped oak, 1953 for PP Møbler

Hans J. Wegner - rare PP571 Architect's Desk in soaped oak, 1953 for PP Møbler

Rare and Early White Oak Mid-Century Modern Desk Labeled Risom Design circa 19
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and early white oak Mid-Century Modern five drawer desk labeled Risom Design circa 1950. Possibly from the early Risom NYC workshop.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Rare and Early White Oak Mid-Century Modern Desk Labeled Risom Design circa 19
Rare and Early White Oak Mid-Century Modern Desk Labeled Risom Design circa 19

Rare and Early White Oak Mid-Century Modern Desk Labeled Risom Design circa 19

1950s Floating Modern Executive Desk Style of Vittorio Dassi from Italy
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Modern Vintage Floating Italian Desk Ample storage. Finished backside. Unmarked attributed style Vittorio Dassi Measures: 51.13 W x 23.63 D x 29.88 tall Knee hole 19.5 wide ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1950s Floating Modern Executive Desk Style of Vittorio Dassi from Italy
1950s Floating Modern Executive Desk Style of Vittorio Dassi from Italy

1950s Floating Modern Executive Desk Style of Vittorio Dassi from Italy

Mid-Century Modern Maple School Table w/ Tapered Legs
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed 7.5 ft. sleek maple school tables with tapered legs. These Mid-Century Modern tables can be used for a variety of purposes such as a conference or dining room table or desk...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Maple School Table w/ Tapered Legs
Mid-Century Modern Maple School Table w/ Tapered Legs

Mid-Century Modern Maple School Table w/ Tapered Legs

18th C. French Carved-Wood Table with Leather Writing Pad Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved-wood desk with leather writing pad top from the 18th century. This antique table from France features a rectangular-shaped top with...
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18th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

18th C. French Carved-Wood Table with Leather Writing Pad Top
18th C. French Carved-Wood Table with Leather Writing Pad Top

18th C. French Carved-Wood Table with Leather Writing Pad Top

Fratelli Proserpio Vintage Roller Desk
By F.P. Fratelli Proserpio 1
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful rolling desk made of wood by Fratelli Proserpio in the 1950s, fine Italian manufacture. The desk has a dark solid wood base with 4 very stiff square legs. Underneath are s...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Fratelli Proserpio Vintage Roller Desk
Fratelli Proserpio Vintage Roller Desk

Fratelli Proserpio Vintage Roller Desk

Brazilian Desk 1950ies Pigeon Hole
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
Wonderfull shaped desk in the style of brazilian furniture.  
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1950s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Brazilian Desk 1950ies Pigeon Hole
Brazilian Desk 1950ies Pigeon Hole

Brazilian Desk 1950ies Pigeon Hole

Danish Rosewood Desk by Erik Riisager Hansen
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Erik Riisager Hansen 1
Located in Kastrup, DK
Erik Riisager Hansen. Freestanding desk in Rio rosewood. Top with raised edge on tapered legs. Three drawers at front with recessed pulls The desk shows remarkable high-quality craft...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Danish Rosewood Desk by Erik Riisager Hansen
Danish Rosewood Desk by Erik Riisager Hansen

Danish Rosewood Desk by Erik Riisager Hansen

Elegant Black Lacquer & Silver Leaf Glass Elephant Leg Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare piano shape writing desk or service table, circa 1940's. 3 carved elephant head and trunk legs finished in black lacquer with white wooden tusks. Inset glass top with reverse...
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Mid-20th Century Anglo Raj Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Hardwood

Elegant Black Lacquer & Silver Leaf Glass Elephant Leg Table
Elegant Black Lacquer & Silver Leaf Glass Elephant Leg Table

Elegant Black Lacquer & Silver Leaf Glass Elephant Leg Table

Mid-Century Modern Oak Desk, Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1950's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-century oak desk with organic shaped top with inlaid glass and leather. Single stack of drawers and triangle legs. From same period, region and st...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Glass, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Oak Desk, Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1950's
Mid-Century Modern Oak Desk, Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1950's

Mid-Century Modern Oak Desk, Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1950's

Danish Modern Oak Desk by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willardsen
By Nanna Ditzel, Søren Willadsen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Superbly crafted design classic by Nanna Ditzel, manufactured by Søren Willadsen in Denmark. Beautiful, elegant shape with four drawers and rounded corners. Fully restored.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Danish Modern Oak Desk by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willardsen
Danish Modern Oak Desk by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willardsen

Danish Modern Oak Desk by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willardsen

Italian Midcentury Executive Rosewood Desk and Chair by Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Excellent Italian Executive desk designed by Vittorio and Plinio Dassi in 1950. glass top, eight drawers, solid brass tipped feet, high executive quality. It features an exquisite de...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Italian Midcentury Executive Rosewood Desk and Chair by Dassi, 1950s
Italian Midcentury Executive Rosewood Desk and Chair by Dassi, 1950s

Italian Midcentury Executive Rosewood Desk and Chair by Dassi, 1950s

Mid-Century Writing Desk or Console Table from UP Zavody, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
Mid-century writing desk which can also be used as a console table. Manufactured by UP Zavody Bucovice in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. Features two drawers and original bl...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Writing Desk or Console Table from UP Zavody, 1960s
Mid-Century Writing Desk or Console Table from UP Zavody, 1960s

Mid-Century Writing Desk or Console Table from UP Zavody, 1960s

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen Jr., Severin Hansen
Located in London, GB
Severin Hansen Jnr. Writing Desk, circa 1950s. Produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark. Rosewood veneer construction and brass fittings with 4 integral drawers. Original keys...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk

P.E.L. Tubular Steel Writing Desk and Chair, United Kingdom 1930s
By PEL
Located in Hellouw, NL
Charming P.E.L. Tubular Steel Writing Desk and Chair from the United Kingdom, the 1930s. This set is probably designed by Serge Chermayeff (1900–1996)...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

P.E.L. Tubular Steel Writing Desk and Chair, United Kingdom 1930s
P.E.L. Tubular Steel Writing Desk and Chair, United Kingdom 1930s

P.E.L. Tubular Steel Writing Desk and Chair, United Kingdom 1930s

Arne Vodder Desk & Sideboard Rio Rosewood, 1955 by Sibast Møbelfrabrik, Denmark
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Munster, NRW
Arne Vodder office desk & sideboard, model 209 in Rio rosewood, made in 1955 by Sibast Møbelfrabrik, Denmark (for this property we have a valid cites certificate.) Stunning and huge desk...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Arne Vodder Desk & Sideboard Rio Rosewood, 1955 by Sibast Møbelfrabrik, Denmark
Arne Vodder Desk & Sideboard Rio Rosewood, 1955 by Sibast Møbelfrabrik, Denmark

Arne Vodder Desk & Sideboard Rio Rosewood, 1955 by Sibast Møbelfrabrik, Denmark

Important Queen Anne Walnut Architect's Chest, circa 1710
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Important and very unique Queen Anne walnut architect's chest with padouk lined drawers with original handles, circa 1710. Exceptional and very fine craftsmanship with a plentitude of details, fully functional and in very good condition. The chest was purchased in the 1970s from De Havilland Antiques, Sloane Street...
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18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Important Queen Anne Walnut Architect's Chest, circa 1710
Important Queen Anne Walnut Architect's Chest, circa 1710

Important Queen Anne Walnut Architect's Chest, circa 1710

20th Century Wood and Bronze Napoleon III Style French Writing Desk, 1930
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Large French writing desk from the first half of the 20th century. Moved and rounded furniture in rosewood, walnut, mahogany and fruitwood richly adorned with gilded and chiseled bro...
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1930s French Napoleon III Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

20th Century Wood and Bronze Napoleon III Style French Writing Desk, 1930
20th Century Wood and Bronze Napoleon III Style French Writing Desk, 1930

20th Century Wood and Bronze Napoleon III Style French Writing Desk, 1930

Swedish Art Deco Intarsia Inlay Dining Table or Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
This style of trestle dining table is referred to as a "bibliotek" or library table. This piece is made of flame birch and features beautiful "Intarsia" inlay in elm and rosewood. It...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

Swedish Art Deco Intarsia Inlay Dining Table or Writing Desk
Swedish Art Deco Intarsia Inlay Dining Table or Writing Desk

Swedish Art Deco Intarsia Inlay Dining Table or Writing Desk

Barley Twist Walnut Side Table, Late 17th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb example of a late 17th century Franco-Flemish period Louis XIV side table or writing table. The table is in original condition with an old multi-layer waxed surface....
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1680s French Louis XIV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Barley Twist Walnut Side Table, Late 17th Century
Barley Twist Walnut Side Table, Late 17th Century

Barley Twist Walnut Side Table, Late 17th Century

Danish Modern Desk / Dining Table in Birch Attributed to Philip Arctander, 1940s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Odense, DK
Rare dining table with two extendables made in birch. Attributed to danish designer Philip Arctander. Beautiful structure and lines. It can also be used as a desk. Each extendable ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

Danish Modern Desk / Dining Table in Birch Attributed to Philip Arctander, 1940s
Danish Modern Desk / Dining Table in Birch Attributed to Philip Arctander, 1940s

Danish Modern Desk / Dining Table in Birch Attributed to Philip Arctander, 1940s

Japan Series Writing Desk EU02 in Teak by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Halle, DE
Teak desk from the 1950s, designed by Cees Braakman manufactured by Pastoe, Netherlands. Blackend steelframe with suspended teakchests. 5 drawers, 1-drawer for hanging files.
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Japan Series Writing Desk EU02 in Teak by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands
Japan Series Writing Desk EU02 in Teak by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands

Japan Series Writing Desk EU02 in Teak by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands

Bloch Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, GB
This piece belonged to BLOCH EDITORES S.A. BUILDING which commissioned its interiors to Joaquim Tenreiro and Sergio Rodrigues. This desk presents both a patrimony label with an identification number as well as labels from "Tenreiro Moveis e Decoracoes...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Bloch Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro
Bloch Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro

Bloch Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
By Severin Hansen Jr., Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in London, GB
Severin Hansen Jnr. Writing Desk, circa 1950s. Produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark. Rosewood veneer construction and brass fittings with 4 integral drawers. Original keys...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk

Mid-Century Modern Desk with 3 Drawers, Walnut and Chrome, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern desk with 3 drawers, walnut and chrome, Italy, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Desk with 3 Drawers, Walnut and Chrome, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Desk with 3 Drawers, Walnut and Chrome, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Desk with 3 Drawers, Walnut and Chrome, Italy, 1960s

Georg Petersens Rosewood Desk
By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning 1960’s Rosewood desk by Georg Petersen’s of Denmark. Nice vintage condition with beautiful graining to the rosewood. The front of the desk is 1/2 lower than than rear. Som...
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1960s Danish Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Georg Petersens Rosewood Desk
Georg Petersens Rosewood Desk

Georg Petersens Rosewood Desk

Elegant Sycamore and Box Wood Louis XVI Style Bureau Plat
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant sycamore and boxwood Louis XVI style bureau plat decorated with gilt bronze and inset with black leather tooled top.
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Sycamore

Elegant Sycamore and Box Wood Louis XVI Style Bureau Plat
Elegant Sycamore and Box Wood Louis XVI Style Bureau Plat

Elegant Sycamore and Box Wood Louis XVI Style Bureau Plat

1930s Bleached Oak Extendable Dinning Table by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A 1930s Charles Dudouyt bleached oak extendable dinning table, with a wonderful diamond checkerboard top design, with extendable ends that slide out and take an additional leaf at ea...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

1930s Bleached Oak Extendable Dinning Table by Charles Dudouyt
1930s Bleached Oak Extendable Dinning Table by Charles Dudouyt

1930s Bleached Oak Extendable Dinning Table by Charles Dudouyt

Phillip Lloyd Powell, Unique Carved Desk, USA
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in New York, NY
This organic executive desk, a custom commission for a private collector, is one of the best examples of Powell’s affinity for natural wood and his mastery in creating unique works t...
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1960s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Phillip Lloyd Powell, Unique Carved Desk, USA
Phillip Lloyd Powell, Unique Carved Desk, USA

Phillip Lloyd Powell, Unique Carved Desk, USA

Vintage Art-Deco Walnut Writing Desk, Switzerland, 1930
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Writing desk Art-Deco, made in first half of last century, in Switzerland. High craftmanship, combined with top material choice and elegant design. The top is layed in "open book" ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Vintage Art-Deco Walnut Writing Desk, Switzerland, 1930
Vintage Art-Deco Walnut Writing Desk, Switzerland, 1930

Vintage Art-Deco Walnut Writing Desk, Switzerland, 1930

Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Table or Desk with Parchment Top and Mahogany Base
Located in London, Park Royal
This visually striking Italian table is both sleek in its gently curved lines and finishes, circa 1960s, it can be used either for dining (seats 6) or as a desk. Its two main contras...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Parchment Paper

Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Table or Desk with Parchment Top and Mahogany Base
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Table or Desk with Parchment Top and Mahogany Base

Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Table or Desk with Parchment Top and Mahogany Base

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
By Severin Hansen Jr., Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in London, GB
Severin Hansen Jnr. Writing desk, circa 1950s. This iconic piece of Danish design was produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri in Denmark in the late 1950s. The desk is made from solid...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk

18th Century Italian Console Table or Desk with Trestle Legs & Single Board Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian console table, or desk, with single board top and trestle legs from the 18th century. This antique chestnut wood farm table from Italy...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

18th Century Italian Console Table or Desk with Trestle Legs & Single Board Top
18th Century Italian Console Table or Desk with Trestle Legs & Single Board Top

18th Century Italian Console Table or Desk with Trestle Legs & Single Board Top

Midcentury Gianni Moscatelli Steel Writing Table for Formanova, Italy, 1960s
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing dining or writing table with wood top and steel base. This wonderful piece was designed by Gianni Moscatelli and produced in Italy by Formanova in 1965. This astonishing it...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Midcentury Gianni Moscatelli Steel Writing Table for Formanova, Italy, 1960s
Midcentury Gianni Moscatelli Steel Writing Table for Formanova, Italy, 1960s

Midcentury Gianni Moscatelli Steel Writing Table for Formanova, Italy, 1960s

Rosewood Dining Table by Henning Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik, 1960, Denmark
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in Buffalo, NY
Danish modernist design extendable dining room table /desk in rosewood The extension leaves are nicely integrated into the design, stored under the tabletop, so that the table is bo...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Rosewood Dining Table by Henning Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik, 1960, Denmark
Rosewood Dining Table by Henning Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik, 1960, Denmark

Rosewood Dining Table by Henning Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik, 1960, Denmark

Tile Top Dining Table or Desk in the Style of Gordon Jane Martz, Walnut, Mosaic
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Miami, FL
Tile top table with walnut frame and legs. The tabletop is heavy and the walnut legs are skinny, the table will hold your dinner or homework but no dancing on this table ;) The Tab...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Tile Top Dining Table or Desk in the Style of Gordon Jane Martz, Walnut, Mosaic
Tile Top Dining Table or Desk in the Style of Gordon Jane Martz, Walnut, Mosaic

Tile Top Dining Table or Desk in the Style of Gordon Jane Martz, Walnut, Mosaic

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk & Table, 1st Edition, 1945 by Illums Bolighus, København
By Finn Juhl, Illum Bolighus
Located in Munster, NRW
Finn Juhl - BO69 Nyhavn Desk / Table and detachable flip-down leaf in teak. 1st Edition, 1945 by ILLUMS BOLIGHUS KØBENHAVN (labelled undernea...
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1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk & Table, 1st Edition, 1945 by Illums Bolighus, København
Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk & Table, 1st Edition, 1945 by Illums Bolighus, København

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk & Table, 1st Edition, 1945 by Illums Bolighus, København

An 18th Century Walnut Wood Trestle Table with Arched Iron Stretcher from Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
A late 18th century Italian trestle table with iron stretcher. This antique table from Italy features a rectangular-shaped top from a single piece of walnut wood, which is raised upo...
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18th Century Italian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

An 18th Century Walnut Wood Trestle Table with Arched Iron Stretcher from Italy
An 18th Century Walnut Wood Trestle Table with Arched Iron Stretcher from Italy

An 18th Century Walnut Wood Trestle Table with Arched Iron Stretcher from Italy

Rare Jean Prouve "Bureau Surveillant" Desk, France, circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Jean Prouve "Bureau Surveillant" desk, France, circa 1950. Tubular metal frame with oak sides and top. Presumably manufactured by Lycée Jean Prouve,...
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1950s French Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Rare Jean Prouve "Bureau Surveillant" Desk, France, circa 1950
Rare Jean Prouve "Bureau Surveillant" Desk, France, circa 1950

Rare Jean Prouve "Bureau Surveillant" Desk, France, circa 1950

Wooden Tiny, Elegant Office Desk, circa 1960
By Arne Jacobsen, Cees Braakman, Piet Hein
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Wooden Tiny, Elegant Office Desk, circa 1960
Wooden Tiny, Elegant Office Desk, circa 1960

Wooden Tiny, Elegant Office Desk, circa 1960

Minimalist 1940s Iron and Oak Table, France
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very chic and understated table with a heavy, solid iron base which fixes to the solid oak top by means of screws. The wood has a warm, golden hue. The square legs flare out slightly...
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Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Minimalist 1940s Iron and Oak Table, France
Minimalist 1940s Iron and Oak Table, France

Minimalist 1940s Iron and Oak Table, France

A Fine French Art Deco Rosewood Extendable Dining Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a four cylinders cross shaped pedestal and 2 end drawers that support the 2 matching extension leaves.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

A Fine French Art Deco Rosewood Extendable Dining Table
A Fine French Art Deco Rosewood Extendable Dining Table

A Fine French Art Deco Rosewood Extendable Dining Table

Gio Ponti + Schirolli oak writing Desk mid-century modern Italian design
By Gio Ponti, Schirolli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gio Ponti (1891-1979). Important desk Made for the University of Mantova manufactured by Schirolli in Italy, 1950. Walnut mid-century modern writing desk Measurements: 160 cm x ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Gio Ponti + Schirolli oak writing Desk mid-century modern Italian design
Gio Ponti + Schirolli oak writing Desk mid-century modern Italian design

Gio Ponti + Schirolli oak writing Desk mid-century modern Italian design

18th Century Spanish Table or Desk
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Spanish table, in the San Antonio style, with iron straps has been modified to function as a desk with two drawers. Beautiful ...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Desks and Writing Tables

18th Century Spanish Table or Desk
18th Century Spanish Table or Desk

18th Century Spanish Table or Desk

Dominique Ceylonese Lemonwood Desk
By Dominique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco desk, circa 1935 by Dominique in Ceylonese lemonwood with bronze fittings. The guest side has a pull-out tablet area suitable for a laptop or tablet.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Dominique Ceylonese Lemonwood Desk
Dominique Ceylonese Lemonwood Desk

Dominique Ceylonese Lemonwood Desk

Parquet 1960s Brazilian Jacaranda Desk by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1960s jacaranda desk by Jean Gillon with parquet top and six drawers.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Jacaranda

Parquet 1960s Brazilian Jacaranda Desk by Jean Gillon
Parquet 1960s Brazilian Jacaranda Desk by Jean Gillon

Parquet 1960s Brazilian Jacaranda Desk by Jean Gillon

A Fine French Art Deco Walnut Extendable Dining Table by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fine French 1950s walnut dining / writing table with two ends pull-out leaves and bronze details (sabots). Width is 110" when fully extended.  
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

A Fine French Art Deco Walnut Extendable Dining Table by Jules Leleu
A Fine French Art Deco Walnut Extendable Dining Table by Jules Leleu

A Fine French Art Deco Walnut Extendable Dining Table by Jules Leleu

English Mahogany Inlaid Red Leather Top Rent Table with Original Casters, C 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany four drawer red leather top rent table with circular swivel top, diamond bone escutcheons, checkered inlays, and terminating on a tripod base with original brass cas...
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1790s English George III Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood

English Mahogany Inlaid Red Leather Top Rent Table with Original Casters, C 1790
English Mahogany Inlaid Red Leather Top Rent Table with Original Casters, C 1790

English Mahogany Inlaid Red Leather Top Rent Table with Original Casters, C 1790

Nanna Ditzel Writing Desk
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nanna Ditzel Writing Desk Designed in 1958 and Produced by Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Nanna Ditzel Writing Desk
Nanna Ditzel Writing Desk

Nanna Ditzel Writing Desk

English Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany two-drawer leather top writing desk with carved molded edge, original brasses and terminating on chamfered tapered legs, Late 18th century. Desk is finished on all ...
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1790s English George III Antique Desks and Writing Tables

English Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk, Circa 1780
English Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk, Circa 1780

English Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk, Circa 1780

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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