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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1910s
Antique Bureau Bookcase, Slant Front Desk, Bookcase Top, Scotland 1910, H244
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Bureau bookcase, Slant front desk, bookcase top, Scotland 1910, H244 Scotland 1910 Solid oak Original finish The top with glass doors and stitched interior The fall front op...
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1910s Scottish Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel declaration mid century walnut corner desk This desk measures: 52.5 wide x 40.25 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

1970’s French Elm Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern French writing desk. Made of Elm.
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1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Elm

Large and elegant Carrara marble and leather desk around 1970/1980
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Large and elegant Carrara marble and leather desk around 1970/1980 with its leather box on wheels dim du caisson :61x46x70 cm
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Carrara Marble

Danish Modern Teak Secretary Foyer Cabinet, Made in Sweden, Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Teak secretary desk / cabinet, made in Sweden circa 1970s. Unusual finger joints at top edges. Drop down desk surface would make an excellent entry way unit. When open, measures 2...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Teak and Steel Executive Desk by Pierre Paulin, France, C. 1975
Located in New York City, NY
Teak and steel executive desk by Pierre Paulin, France, c. 1975. Sleek executive desk (model no. 250) in Burmese teak and polished stainless steel by esteemed French designer Pie...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Sleek Milo Baughman Style Chrome x Base Desk John Stuart Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman style chrome X base desk retailed by John Stuart-label inside the drawer. The original light lavender enamel shows age-appropriate scuffs, scratches, and sign...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Dining Table Desk Conference Table, Leather, Chrome
Located in Miami, FL
Great leather top table with chrome base. Leather has a green brown color with a rich patina. Please see pictures. High-quality. Ready for a new home.
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1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Wonderful Milo Baughman style Black Lacquered Rosewood Desk Chrome X Base
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman style West Michigan Furniture (from their 'Dimension 1' collection) black lacquered and rosewood desk with chrome X base. We actually love the original finish...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Large Italian Rosewood and Leather Conference Table/Desk By Hans Von Klier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning, large conference table/executive desk designed by Hans Von Klier for Skipper (ca. 1970, Italy). Composed of a wrapped black leather middle section flanked by resin-coated...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Epoxy Resin, Wood, Rosewood, Lacquer

Parchment Faceted Art Deco Desk, circa 1970
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 1970s desk achieves a modest stateliness, its mottled paper parchment & faceted brass corners showcasing superb attention to detail. The seamless integration of variant textures...
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1970s European Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

David Parmelee for Founders Staved Rosewood X-Form Desk or Table, Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-century modern writing desk featuring a staved rosewood top over an X-form chrome base, designed by Dave Parmelee for Founders Furniture, circa 1970s.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Giuseppe Rivadossi Writing Desk in Walnut With Rare Guglielmo Pecorini Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi writing desk combined with Guglielmo Pecorini chair Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, writing desk, walnut, metal, Italy, 1970s ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Brass Etched Dining/ Desk Table by "Georges Mathias"
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Brass Etched dining/ desk table by "Georges Mathias".
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Travertine, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Oak Campaign Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With four large drawers, sculpted legs, and a black-stained writing surface, this vintage campaign desk is perfect for any home office or study. ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century Model 452 Rosewood Tambour door executive desk This desk measures: 74.5 wide x 28 deep x 35 high, with a chair clearance of 24 inches All ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Mahogany Writing Desk Dressing Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality C1910 mahogany writing desk or dressing table. Stamped W.FOWKES. Solid heavy, no loose joints and no woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. The drawers s...
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1910s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Zebra Wood and Chrome Writing Desk, ca. 1970’s
Located in New York, NY
High style 1970’s writing desk, of stunning zebra wood veneer, on an architectural bright chrome frame. The rectangular wood element features three pull out drawers, it is 5 in. H. T...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Kipp Stewart American Design Foundation MCM Solid Cherry Corner Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart American Design Foundation Mid Century solid cherry corner desk This desk measures: 47.5 wide x 36.25 deep x 22.25 inches high...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Desk for Knoll 70's
Located in bari, IT
Stickers.Stunning Franco Albini '1928' desk for Knoll international, this example 1958. A pebbled glass top and stunning patina really take this piece...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Vivai del Sud Rattan and Bamboo Desk / Vanity Table Italy, C.1970
Located in London, GB
A Vivai del Sud pedestal table Rome, Italy, C.1970. Constructed in in rattan, bamboo and cane. Ideal as a small desk or vanity. The Knee hole width measures 39cm. In excellent c...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Quaderna Desk by Superstudio 1970’s
Located in London, England
Quaderna writing desk designed Superstudio Zanotta. 1970s original.
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1970s Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Laminate

Italian modern Wooden desk mod. Canaan by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wooden desk mod. Canaan by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s Desk mod. Canaan with rectangular wooden top. On one side there are 2 drawers and on the other 4. It has a ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Scrivania Desk by Willy Rizzo circa 1972
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Great desk designed by Willy Rizzo and made in 1972, made of chromed steel feet, walnut drawers, brushed steel and smoked glass top. Signed on the side and dated on the bottom. “2...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Executive Abbondi Desk, 1970s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Italian executive desk in a dark Rosewood. Three pull-out drawers flank each side. Lockable drawers with original locks. Solid aluminum frame with unusual, rounded corners o...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Monumental Leon Rosen Pace Collection Burl Walnut Steel Desk Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Monumental executive desk by Leon Rosen for Pace Collection. Crisply framed in polished stainless steel, the vintage desk oozes success in rich walnut burl. Three hidden drawers on one side and two pull out shelves on the other. We do have the matching credenza...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Large Desk Table Guy Lefevre Maison Jansen Black Lacquer Brass 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
A unique Maison Jansen black lacquered desk table designed by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen in the mid-1970s. It features a black lacquer top with neoclassical inspired brass inlays,...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Warren Platner for Knoll Executive Desk with Black Leather Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, desk, leather, steel, oak, United States, 1973 This heavy, sturdy desk is designed by the American modernist Warren Platner. He is most known for his airy ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Faux Painted Burl 3 Drawer Solid Oak Desk
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern faux painted burl 3 drawer solid oak desk. Beautiful 3 drawer desk all solid oak drawers. Great Design - Style of Milo Baughman circa 1...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Burl

Chic Work Table with Sawhorse-Style Lucite and Chrome Bases and Glass Top 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Work table with 2 saw horse style lucite and chrome bases and thick glass top, American 1970's. Glass top pictured is 68” x 36” inches, but a new top can be made to accommodate any s...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Bent Silberg Mobler Mid Century Danish Teak Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Bent Silberg Mobler mid century Danish teak desk The desk measures: 51.25 wide x 23.75 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 26 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Desk
Located in New York, NY
Brushed steel frame enclosing two mahogany drawers, faced with aluminum and inset with a dark-green tinted glass work surface. The top drawer locks.
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1970s French Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Maurice Villency Style Mid Century Teak Desk with Bookcase Front
Located in Countryside, IL
Maurice Villency style mid century teak desk with bookcase front The desk measures: 52.5 wide x 26.25 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clear...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Aquamarine Glass Desk by Gallotti & Radice Italia 1970s Bar Cart
Located in Roma, IT
Gallotti & Radice in 8 mm transparent tempered glass. Metal parts in polished stainless steel. On wheels This trolley is a functional piece of furniture that can be placed in your...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Crystal, Chrome

Vintage Fret Gampel & Stoll Kidney Elephant Desk Lacquered in Choice of Color
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Gampel & Stoll kidney shaped elephant desk with drawer. This will be newly lacquered in color of your choice. Please allow 3-6 weeks to ship from time of color choice. Dimens...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

Jens Risom Style Mid Century Half Round Walnut Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom style mid century half round walnut executive desk The desk measures: 95.5 wide x 47.75 deep x 29 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call rest...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Laminated Writing Table Attributed to Arco, Germany, 1970s
By Arco
Located in Den Haag, NL
very nice and stylish writing table. Chrome on steel base, comes with a curved Laminated top. White in color.
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1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate

Paul McCobb Style Mid Century Whitney Birch Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb style mid century whitney birch desk The desk measures: 52 wide x 25 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 24 inches All pieces of ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

1970s Jacobean Mahogany Writing Table with Engraved Leather Top & Gilt Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the 1970s with our exquisitely crafted Jacobean writing table, a beautiful representation of the era's rich artistry. Expertly constructed from premium mahogany wood, this table has been meticulously restored to its original splendor by our team of skilled craftsmen. At the heart of this piece is its stunning, newly dyed dark green leather top, elegantly engraved to create a focal point of luxury and sophistication. The leather's polished and waxed surface not only offers a captivating patina finish but also ensures durability and resilience against everyday use. The desk's ebonized finish provides a striking aesthetic contrast, enhanced further by gilt accent moldings. These embellishments reflect the traditional craftsmanship of the Jacobean era, adding a touch of historical charm to the modern-day. Functionality is key in this timeless piece. The desk stands on two intricately carved stretched pedestal legs, ensuring robust stability. Added to this are brass caster wheels in perfect working condition, combining ease of movement with classic style. This vintage Jacobean...
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1970s European Jacobean Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Lacquer, Giltwood, Mahogany, Wood, Leather

1970s Modern Italian Chrome and Glass Vanity Table & Seat
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful midcentury Italian vanity table and stool set from the 1970s. Architectural in the design of a column of ten tiers of chrome bars. E...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Hans Andersen Mid Century Danish Rosewood Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Andersen Mid Century Danish Rosewood Desk The desk measures: 49.25 wide x 25.5 deep x 28.25 high, with a chair clearance of 27 inches All pieces of furniture can be had i...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Hekman Furniture Mid Century Desk with Cylinder Roll
Located in Countryside, IL
Hekman Furniture mid century desk with cylinder roll The desk measures: 53 wide x 28 deep x 33 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Italian Midcentury Desk with Glass Top from the 70s
Located in bari, IT
Typical 70's desk with chromed steel trestles and smoked glass top.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Crystal, Steel

Paolo Piva Style Metal and Glass Desk, Italy, 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Rectangular dining table with geometric black lacquered metal frame and transparent glass top, in the style of Paolo Piva 1970.  
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

De Sede executive desk leather top and chromed metal legs, marked, 1970 circa
Located in Milan, IT
This unique piece was created for the interiors of a jewellery shop in Lugano. It features an elegant black leather top that matches perfectly with the stylish stainless steel legs. ...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Scrivania Brass & Lacquer Signed Writing Desk by Willy Rizzo, Italy, ca. 1972
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful elegant brass and dark brown lacquered wood desk "Scrivania" signed on the bottom of the base and on the side of the lacquer Willy Rizzo Italy ca. 1972 Good vintage conditi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Exquisite mid-century modern desk by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1970´s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A desk in rosewood veneer designed by Arne W. Iversen and edited by Vinde Mobelfabrik in the 1970s.Top with drawer; compartiment and letter sortens, front with two drawers.
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

1970s, Paul Evans Studio for Directional Cityscape Executive Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1970s Paul Evans Studio for Directional, Cityscape executive desk in maple burl veneer, chrome plated steel and a rare bullno...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Postmodern Industrial Dining Table Designed by Robert Josten
Located in Culver City, CA
This dining table is equal parts post modern and industrial modern and just oozes California modernism. This dining table or writing desk was designed by Robert Josten in the 1970's. Made of aluminum, this metal grille / grid style is a staple of Robert Josten's work. This dining table is a great transitional piece that could easily flex into any contemporary environment. The table has an almost Allsaints, industrial modern feel with a slight steampunk vibe as well. The table could also be used in an ultra modern environment and would look great in a new modern designed home. This piece could also be used as a retail display table...
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1970s Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Rare Flame Mahogany Bronze Mounted Leather Top Francois Linke Desk Bureau Plat
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1910s French Directoire Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Karl Springer Crocodile Leather 2 Drawer Console Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Alligator leather console by Karl Springer 2 drawers make this a useful form. Karl Springer leather label below   
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1970s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather

Attributed to Audoux Minet, Rattan Desk with Drawers, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual desk with drawers is made of bamboo, wood and rattan. This is a work attributed to famous French maker Audoux Minet, circa 1970.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Sleek Custom-Made Faux Birdseye Maple Console or Writing Desk, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent console or writing desk is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing: meticulously professionally restored and completely installation read...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate, Hardwood

Fine French 1970s Extendable Oak Dining Table by Guillerme & Chambron
Located in Long Island City, NY
Robert Guillerme (1913-1990) and Jacques Chambron (1914-2001) : A fine French mid-century solid oak extendable dining/writing table. Length with the two center leaves is 82 5/8".
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

1970's "Boomerang" Desk in Walnut, Chrome Plated Steel and Glass - Italy
Located in Girona, ES
"Boomerang" desk, large top in varnished walnut covered with a thick glass. Two chrome plated steel columns. Italy c. 1970 Measure: Width top: 77 cm.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
19th Century mahogany chippendale style writing table in good condition, having been polished by hand. The desk has a rope edge with a ...
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1910s Chippendale Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Fine French 1970s Desk-Console-Commode
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French 1970s desk in palisander with seven drawers and one door. As all sides of the piece are veneered, it may be placed in the middle of a room. It may also be used as a con...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Palisander

Fine Palermo Inlaid Burled Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Walnut. Inlaid. 2 piece. Top piece has 2 doors containing two shelves. Bottom piece has a pull down door containing 6 drawers and slots. 3 drawers. Metal hardware. Bottom piece measu...
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1970s Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

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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