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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1940s
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
Materials
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
Materials
Wood
Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
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
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Teak
Mid 20th Century Vintage Regency Burl Wood Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency Secretary desk. Gorgeous Burl wood detail with incredible attention to detail. An amazing array of interior shelves and cabinets. Acquired from a Palm Beac...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll Model 17 Desk
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Alongside the model 75 stool, this desk was part of Florence Knoll's first collection of designs. The louvre drawers follows the same design language used in a variety of casegoods s...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
English Campaign Midcentury Desk with Faux Bamboo Base and Leather Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Campaign style Midcentury desk with faux bamboo double X-Form base and leather top. This English Campaign style midcentury desk exudes an air of distinguished charm and fu...
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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Faux Bamboo
Danish Modern Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century desk, circa 1960's. Sleek uncluttered design with bookmatched veneer top. Four locking drawers with beautiful grain match up!
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
A French Black Lacquer Writing Table
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular top inset with antiqued mirror glass over two frieze drawers; raised on square tapering legs terminating in brass sabots.
Category
1940s French Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Teak
Italian 1940s Solid Oak Wood Writing Desk with Shutter Doors
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Vintage Italian writing desk circa 1940s in solid oak wood. Comfortable size for a practical use. Characterized by two doors on the sides with shutter opening, internally four drawer...
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1940s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Burl Wood Flip Down Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho writing desk. A gorgeous Burl wood flip down design. Beautiful hand carved detail and cabriolet legs. Lots of great storage inside. Acquired from a Palm Beac...
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Mid-20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Teak
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
Materials
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
Materials
Pine
Heywood-Wakefield Writing Desk
Located in Trenton, NJ
Invite mid-century charm into your workspace with this Heywood Wakefield Desk, a highly sought and highly functional icon of vintage modern furniture. This desk, with its sleek curve...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Desk, c1940s
Located in London, GB
Frits Henningsen - Writing Desk, c1940s
Rarely seen design from the master cabinetmaker of the early Danish Modern period: Frits Henningsen. Henningsen produced all of his designs a...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Wood, Teak
H.P. Hansen Danish Modern Teak Desk
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Mid-Century Danish Modern teak desk with bookcase front. Three drawers on the left and two drawers on the right. This desk was acquired from the original owner who purchased it in th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Aluminum
Teak Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk 207 by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern executive desk 207.
Design by Arne Vodder for Sibast Denmark.
Striking Danish design from the 1960s.
Solid teak base with three original drawe...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A top quality antique yew wood military campaign style pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
It is very well made, with a useful and smart design...
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1950s British Campaign Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Yew
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
Materials
Metal
Hans Von Klier For Skipper Executive Desk And Credenza, Italy, 1970s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Impressive executive desk and matching credenza designed by Hans von Klier in the 1970s. A striking combination of differently textured materials in three colors makes this desk an i...
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1960s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Antique Georgian Style Burr Elm Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Georgian style burr elm writing bureau. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is outstanding, this is a great size with lots of wor...
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1930s British Georgian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Elm
Vintage Writing Desk 1960s Mahogany Veneered Enameled Metal
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with double column side drawers in enamelled metal and mahogany veneered wood with Formica-covered top.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Severin Hansen, Desk, Teak, Brass, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and brass desk designed by Severin Hansen and produced by Haslev, Denmark, c. 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Desk in Rosewood Designed by Frits Heningsen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk in rosewood with three drawers, designed and made by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. Made in Denmark, great original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Chrome
Ebonized mahogany leather top desk in the manner of Andre Arbus C 1950.
By André Arbus
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
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Beautiful Yew And Brass Military Secretary Campaign Chest Writing Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing military secretary campaign chest with three large drawers and brass corners with brass insert handles and one faux drawer , however the top...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Early Desk by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Teak and oak desk by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for EJ Næstved SKM 1950s. With deep drawers and more nice details. Rare version.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
British Colonial Style Vintage Bamboo and Grasscloth Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British Colonial style desk crafted with a bamboo frame and grasscloth panels all around having a concave center drawer and two more on either side over a lower tier.
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Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Grasscloth, Bamboo
Laminated boomerang desk made in Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Step back into the iconic Italian style of the 1950s with this Ponti-inspired asymmetrical boomerang desk. The desk’s plywood top features a high gloss laminated finish with coloured abstract shapes in shades of red, gold, anthracite and light blue, it adds a vibrant pop of personality to your workspace. The top is supported by slim metal legs with brass feet creating a light and airy feel in any space. The desk has a timeless elegance and will give any room a playful appearance. A great representation of Italy in the fifties. The desk is in original and in very good condition.
The Gio Ponti Super...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Materials
Crystal, Steel, Chrome
Antique Georgian Style Burr Walnut Bureau
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Georgian style burr walnut bureau. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
The quality is outst...
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1950s British Georgian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Danish Rectangular Table in Oak, Made in 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Such a sculptural dining table in oak with two extensions. Designed by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s. Beautiful details and functionality as either a dining t...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Walnut
Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik Writing Desk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik, desk, teak, oak, Denmark, design 1955
A beautiful freestanding desk designed by Nanna Ditzel. Flawless in its design and execution, thi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Vintage Swedish Desk by Karl Erik Ekselius
Located in London, GB
A large and extremely impressive vintage Swedish desk by Karl Erik Ekselius. It was made in Sweden by JOC Mobel, it dates from the 1960’s.
It is of outstanding quality, the grain pa...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
Introducing the epitome of elegance and sophistication - the Antique French Louis XVI Escritoire Writing Desk. This exquisite piece, made in France circa 1940’s, exudes timeless char...
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1960s Mid Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut executive desk designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s. The desk is amazing and boasts a beautiful walnut frame with a sleek formica top. The de...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Danish Modern Executive Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Zagreb, HR
Model 207 desk by Arne Vodder is a well known classic of Danish Modern furniture and highly sought after.
Manufactured by Sibast in the 1960’s.
The desk is made out of solid wood, m...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Desk by Gio Ponti and Alberto Rosselli, Rima Padova, Italy, circa 1955
Located in Berlin, DE
Desk by Gio Ponti & Alberto Rosselli, Rima Padova, Italy, circa 1955
Originally designed for the Pirelli Tower in Milano.
In 1950, Alberto Pirelli, president and owner of the giant...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage oak desk with drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
This 1960s Scandinavian desk made of oak wood consists of two drawers and a central desk.
The distinguishing feature is a hidden mirror that, when raised, transforms the cabinet int...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Architectural Desk in Iron and Wood, by Unilabor, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Unilabor
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Unilabor was an important Brazilian furniture manufacturer during the mid-20th century, particularly known for its modernist designs and social business model. Founded in São Paulo b...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
1960s Danish Teak Writing Desk
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Teak Executive Desk designer Ico Parisi for MIM 1950s
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, MI
This large Terni executive desk was designed by Ico Parisi in 1958 for MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) Rome, Italy, with a rectangular top with a curved shape in front of the seat to m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Grey metal & Pagwood 1960s Dattilo low desk/console by BBPR for Olivetti Synthes
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
small typist's desk, arco model for olivetti synthesys. Ideal as a console, service table or additional support surface for the main desk. Historic piece of Italian design from the 6...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Modernist Desk By Luigi Bartolini - Teak - Ca 1960
By Bartolini
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Modernist office by Luigi Bartolini. Crafted in teak, this desk is composed of a beautiful teak wood top and a suspended box in the same wood with stylized chrome metal handles. It i...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Cees Braakman Pastoe Desk 60's
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Bunnik, NL
A neat desk designed by Cees Braakman for the Pastoe label. An extremely rare model with two cabinets on metal legs. The desk is veneered, the internal drawers have been renovated. A...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bentwood
Vintage Burl Wood and Brass Campaign Desk by John Widdicomb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage burl wood campaign desk designed by John Widdicomb for Widdicomb Furniture in the United States, circa 1960. This exceptional executive desk from Widdicomb is a stunning exam...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950s T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Desk
Located in Boston, MA
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb desk, circa 1950s. Three drawers with organizers open with woven cane wrapped brass pull. Laminate veneer wraps around all corners of the desk. S...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate
Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1966
Located in Barcelona, ES
Desk
Created for the offices of Bloch Editores, Sao PAulo
Brazil, 1966
Jacaranda (rosewood) wood
Measurements
145 cm x 70 cm x 75h cm
57 in x 27,55 in x 29,52h in
Details
Paqule of...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Jacaranda, Rosewood
Walnut 1960s Table by Silvio Coppola for Bernini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Table in solid walnut and veneer produced in the 60s by Bernini based on a design by Silvio Coppola. The table remains in general rather good condition: having not undergone any rest...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Mid Century Modern Writing Table Desk, American, c.1960s
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid Century Modern walnut writing table desk, American, c.1960s. Surfboard top & floating cabinet concealing a paper drawer & shelf. Estate of a UNC-Chapel Hill professor. Bronze fin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
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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