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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1950s
Modernist lacquered wood executive desk
Located in New York, NY
Modernist lacquered wood five drawer executive desk and with cantilevered top.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Fluted Beechwood Writing Desk in the Style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
Fluted Beechwood Writing Desk in the Style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy 1950s
The double footed legs is reminiscent of Frattini’s lines. The “grissinato” technique (in front of the...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Executive Walnut Desk by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful mid-century executive walnut desk designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the United States, circa 1950s. This desk is made with a timeless design that has been profess...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Important Desk in wood and glass by Melchiorre Bega (Attr.), Italy, 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
Melchiorre Bega (1898-1976), attributed to
Desk
Cherry, glass, rubber and brass
Model created around 1950
H 78 × W 151 × D 65 cm
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian modern Lacquered wood and chromed metal desk by D.I.D., 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Lacquered wood and chromed metal desk by D.I.D., 1970s
Desk table with rectangular top in black lacquered wood. There is a writing desk with chromed metal detail on t...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Bamboo and polished nickel desk
Located in New York, NY
Bamboo and polished nickel two drawer desk with smoked glass top.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nickel
20th Century Melchiorre Bega Desk with wooden structure, drawers Brass details
Located in Turin, Turin
Born in Bologna but grown up in Milan, Melchiorre Bega is a fine professional who spans five decades and three seasons of Italian architecture, from rationalism to international styl...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1970s Italian Dining Table in Natural Stone
Located in Hilversum, NL
Presenting an exquisite Italian dining table from the 1970s, unbranded yet radiating timeless elegance. Its distinctive curvy edges rest upon a rectangular travertine column base, sh...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Travertine
Gio Ponti Desk from " Banca Nazionale del Lavoro , Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful walnut executive desk designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Schirolli for Banca Nazionale del Lavoro in the mid-1950s.
Giovanni "Gio" Ponti was an Italian architect, indus...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Interlübke White Laminate Desk, 1980s, Germany.
By Interlübke
Located in Antwerp, BE
Post modern white laminate Interlübke desk beautiful, simple, sleek design that can stand freely in a spacious room or is also suitable for a small space.
The desk offers space for m...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Gianfranco Frattini desk for Cantieri Carugati in cherry wood, Italy 1958
Located in Argelato, BO
Gianfranco Frattini, rare desk with wooden structure and supports and nickel-plated metal handles. It is a sophisticated desk, the work of the Milanese architect and designer Gianfra...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani T95 teak and chromed steel desk for Tecno SPA, Italy, 1956
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This T95 desk is a remarkable creation by the renowned designer Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy. Conceived in the 1956 and crafted towards the latte...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk, Denmark 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk,
Model 310 for Søborg Møbler
Denmark 1950s
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Early Poul Kjaerholm "PK52" Working Desk in Steel and Oregon Pine, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early student working desk model "PK52" in black lacquered steel and oregon pine top and black stained drawer and storage on the opposite side. Produced in Denmark by Rud. Rasmussen Snedkerier 1950s. Good original condition with patina from age and use. Acquired from a Belgian private collection of important Poul Kjærholm furniture...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Elegant vintage Italian desk with green glass
Located in Milano, IT
Transport yourself to the enchanting world of 1950s Italian design, where elegance and craftsmanship merged seamlessly. In the heart of this era's creative fervor, you'll discover a vintage Italian...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk in the Style of Art Deco in Black Piano Lacquer
Located in Ulm, DE
Modernist desk in black lacquer
Writing desk
Piano lacquer, high gloss black
Metal fittings
in Art Déco style, France around 1950
Dimensions:
Width: 180 cm
Height: 78 cm
Depth: 90 cm
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique Georgian Style Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
A smart and useful antique Georgian style writing bureau. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
The quality is fantastic, this is beautifully designed with a co...
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1950s British Georgian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
1970s Henredon Burl/ Rattan Maguire Style Desk
By Henredon
Located in Marietta, GA
Functional and trending, at the moment, rattan and burl desk by Henredon. Similar in style, to Macguire furniture, having a rattan base mixed with a wood top. Four drawers across th...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Hans J. Wegner Rare Desk in Oak and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, desk JH571, teak, oak, metal, Denmark, design 1953
Out of all the desks that Wegner designed, the ‘JH571‘ is the most 'Wegnerian'. This is mostly...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Bohemian Wicker Desk and Chair 1970s France
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of Bamboo and Wicker Desk and matching Chair .
one drawer ,nice and very light . Normal wear and tear . 1970s
Please don't hesitate to reach out for alternative ...
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1970s French Bohemian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker
1970s Monumental Executive Floating Lucite and Wood Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning lucite desk you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, i...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lucite, Wood
Antique Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930-50’s.
It is of outstan...
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1950s British Georgian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Gaetano" desk by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta
By Gae Aulenti, Zanotta
Located in Conversano, IT
The "Gateano" table/desk is a unique design piece created by the famous designer Gae Aulenti and produced by Zanotta in the 1970s.
This elegant piece of furniture combines form and f...
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1970s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Stool from the city of Chandigarh, India 1950 - 1959
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Stool from the city of Chandigarh, India 1950 - 1959 Teak Holland and Sherry boiled wool.
Desk: 27 H x 31.5 W x 23 D inches
Stoo...
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1950s Indian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak, Wool
Unique Italian Sculptural Free Standing Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Executive desk, walnut, brass, glass, Italy, 1950s
Made in Italy, this writing desk is designed according to the midcentury design principles that were in vogue in the fifties. The ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Scrivania Anni 50-60, marrone in legno, ottone e vetro
Located in Milano, IT
Scrivania vintage di manifattura italiana in legno con vetro sovrapiano, due cassetti e piedini in ottone. Legno esotico.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk table Patrice Maffei for Kappa brushed steel smoked glass 1970
By Patrice Maffei, Kappa
Located in Paris, IDF
A rare brushed stainless steel desk table designed by French designer Patrice Maffei for Kappa editor in the 1970s, it features two locki...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Birch Corner Desk, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern solid birch corner desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Measures: 35.5"W x 35.5"D x 28.25"H.
Good origi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Arts and Crafts Style Desk by Hill-Rom Co
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Desk with 3 Shelves and Single Dovetailed Drawer. White Laminate Material on the Top, Consistent with Time Period it was Constructed. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age.
...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
A NEO-CLASSICAL ART-DECO SHABBY-CHIC Desk and a Chair by DAL VERA, Italy 1960
By Dal Vera
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful set composed of a small rectangular desk with 2 drawers and a chair, Art-Deco, Modernist, desk with geometric bamboo structure and w...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Of Group 1 Desk by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko, 1971
Located in Venezia, VENETO
This desk has been designed by Isamu Kenmochi for OF Group 1 Collection at Tendo Mokko in 1971. It has 2 drawers with slots for office equipment and the manufa...
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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Scrivania e sedia girevole stile navale, anni '70
Located in Manzano, IT
Scrivania e sedia girevole stile navale, anni '70
Scrivania in mogano stile navale, 9 cassetti, maniglie ottone dorato. Profili del ripiano in ottone dorato. Poltrona girevole in mo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Desk in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati, writing desk, cherry, metal, Italy, 1958
This piece of furniture is based on a solid construction featuring straight lines and right-angle...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Desk in Teak Model ND 93 by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Berlin, BE
Desk in Teak Model ND 93 by Nanna Ditzel
Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik
Additional information:
Material: Teak
Artist: Nanna Ditzel
Size: 175 W X 72 D X 75 H cm.
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1950s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, oak desk, Edition Votre Maison circa 1960.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Iconic Mastercraft Brass Desk With Leather Top
By Mastercraft
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic Mastercraft Brass Desk With Leather Top.
Stunning large mid century brass desk or writing table by Mastercraft.
This handsome desk...
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1970s American Louis XVI Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century MOD Jean Maneval Inspired Chunky White Desk with Rolling Storage
By Jean Maneval
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOD Jean Maneval inspired white laminate desk with a two drawer rolling storage cabinet. In original condition with visible wear, discoloration and...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Amazing Italian Desk or Dining Table by Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful organic shaped walnut base and silvered glass top. I was not able to get a good picture of the top.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Danish Teak Drafting Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original Danish Modern desk by Nordisk Andels-Eksport made in Denmark, features a rectangle frame with a drafting tiltable t...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Gae Aulenti worktable / desk, Gaetano-series for Zanotta, Italy Post-Modern
By Gae Aulenti, Zanotta
Located in Stockholm, SE
Worktable / desk with original glass top with two black and red colored metal folding saw horse legs. Model Cardine, apart of the Geatano-series designed in the 1970s by Gae Aulenti ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Vintage Secretaire Writing Bureau Desk by G plan Danish Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive vintage teak writing bureau by G Plan. The angled fall flap enclosed a fitted interior briefly comprising gilt tooled leather writing surface, cubby holes and shelving....
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Rare Five-Piece Drexel Counterpoint Modular Desk Dresser Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Extremely rare five-piece set of John Van Koert's Drexel Counterpoint modular desk and chair plus two separate drawer units and a fabulous cedar li...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Mahogany
Large desk in iron and rosewood laminate by Mobiltecnica Torino 1970
Located in Premariacco, IT
Important Italian executive desk circa 1970s, manufactured by Mobiltecnica Torino.
It features an iron frame accompanied by four large and sturdy drawers on the sides.
Present is a ...
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1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
1950s Italian Writing Desk with Sophisticated Design and Restyled by RETRO4M
Located in Rome, IT
Discover the timeless elegance of the 1950s with this fully restored and restyled teak writing desk by RETRO4M. Its ultra-sophisticated design captures the essence of a golden era of...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Modern TL2 Cavalletto desk/dining table by Franco Albini for Poggi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern TL2 Cavalletto desk/dining table by Franco Albini for Poggi, 1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
George Nelson for Herman Miller Side Table, Work Table or Small Desk, Signed
Located in Doylestown, PA
George Nelson for Herman Miller side table, work table or small console desk.
Great as a side/work table in a home office for printer, files, etc as a useful auxiliary piece to your...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum
Illuminated Adjustable Drafting Table, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible industrial grade light box drafting table. Extremely heavy and well made in the US, circa 1950s. Glass tabletop allows the light of two enclosed fluorescent tube lights to...
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1950s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Scrivania in ferro e laminato di palissandro di Mobiltecnica Torino anni '70
Located in Premariacco, IT
Importante scrivania direzionale italiana anni '70 circa, produzione Mobiltecnica Torino.
Si presenta con una struttura in ferro corredata di tre cassetti scorrevoli sul lato sinist...
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1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
1970s Table M1 by Stefan Wewerka for Tecta, Bauhaus Desk
Located in Neuss, NW
Versatile table in Bauhaus design. Model M1 by Stefan Wewerka for Tecta. Draft from 1979. High-quality construction consisting of a base with two doors and four shelves and a table t...
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1970s German Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Double Pedestal Desk, Newly Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern "Taliesin" writing desk
By Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon
USA, 1950s
Mahogany, with iconic carved geometric Taliesin detai...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
Writing Desk by Silvio Cavatorta in Solid Walnut and Glass, Italy, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large symmetrical desk by Silvio Cavatorta in solid walnut with on both sides 3 drawers and in the middle a larger drawer with key and lock. For whom this lock is not safe enough...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Glass, Walnut
Vintage Leather Top Desk by Beresford and Hicks
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare vintage leather top desk by Beresford and Hicks. This was made in England, it dates from the 1950-60’s. Beresford and...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Sapele Wood
Mid-Century "The Boss" Mahogany Executive Desk with Brass Pulls
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century "The Boss" mahogany executive desk with brass pulls with a woven wicker back. The large 76" wide desk with six drawers.
We at the shop have ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Bronze
Unique Multi-Tier Desk by Eben W. Haskell Studio
By Haskell Studio
Located in New York, NY
Walnut. Organic-from structure, with 5 independent arms. Each arm supporting a horizontal surface. This desk has 2 pencil drawers & one large file drawer. A fantastic California stud...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Scrivania in Rattan e Cuoio Italo Gasparucci
Located in Conversano, IT
Esclusiva scrivania in rattan tinto rosso con pregevoli dettagli in cuoio intrecciato, dotata di un resistente piano in legno massello realizzata dal designer italiano Italo Gasparuc...
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1970s European Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Rattan, Hardwood
Rattan & Chrome Sawhorse Table / Desk Bases
Located in Highland, IN
These elegant sawhorse form bases of rattan with chromed steel details are the perfect combination of an organic and modernist aesthetic. They support a glass top, the size of your ...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's and 1960's
Commonly this desk is known as produced in Switzerland by Mummenthaler & Meier but this same model was also made in Norway and France
We believe this is the French version that was made by Ateliers Genestar as that version has the retractable plywood curved lamp...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak, Plywood
A large wooden desk. Italy 70's
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
An attractive all-wood desk with oak veneer top and solid oak legs. Italian work, 70's.
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1970s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Antique and Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.
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