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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1980s
Mid-Century Danish Teak Sliding Top 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 sliding top...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

White Parsons Desk with Embossed Leather, Shagreen, by Karl Springer
Located in New York City, NY
A sleek desk covered in eye-catching embossed leather. In excellent condition.
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood, Lacquer, Shagreen Stingray

Pencil Reed Coffee Table in the Style of Gabriella Crespi, circa 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Boho chic pencil reed rattan square coffee table in the style of Gabriella Crespi, circa 1970s newly lacquered in white with a new glass top...
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1970s Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan, Reed, Glass, Wood, Lacquer

“Malibu” Table by Cini Boeri for Arflex, Italy, 1980
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful dining table, model “Malibu”, designed by Cini Boeri and manufactured by Arflex in Italy around 1980. This outstanding piece has a white wooden base with storage unit ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood

Stunning Vintage Italian Scallop Edged Ebonised Desk or dressing table
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Vintage scallop edged Italian desk with an ebonised high gloss finish and black glass top set upon splayed sabre legs with single drawer storage to the front. This super stylish piec...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Hardwood

Office Set by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1970, Italy
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
The set has the same beautiful brown color and is covered with leather, the glass is in top condition. Heavy glass plate 1.5 cm thick Modern set of 2 chocolate brown vintage chair...
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1970s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Glass

Desk with Drawer Unit in Solid Pine by Dutch Designer Ate Van Apeldoorn
Located in Beerse, VAN
Desk with drawer unit designed by Dutch designer Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem. Ate van Apeldoorn designed in a minimalist style that reminds us of the designs of Charlotte ...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

1970s Teak Work Table Desk Borge Mogensen FDB Vintage Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavy solid and stable mid-century Danish Worktable that could also be used as a dining table for two. The top is solid wood core with a Teak ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech, Teak

Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg Collection Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a Kittinger Williamsburg collection desk. The desk is in good used condition with minor signs of age and wear as shown.
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1970s American Chippendale Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Small Black Bamboo Desk Vivai del Sud Italia 1970s Black Crystal Top
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small black bamboo Ddesk Vivai del Sud Italia 1970s Black crystal top.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Crystal

Jens Risom Midcentury Walnut and Formica Top Writing Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom midcentury Walnut and Formica top writing desk This desk measures: 72 wide x 35.25 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches All pieces of furniture ca...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Formica, Walnut

Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, oak desk, Edition Votre Maison circa 1970.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Faux Leather

1970s Live Edge Walnut Waterfall Desk Inspiration George Nakashima
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Custom Desk in natural Walnut wood, Live edge Waterfall Form, inspiration George Nakashima. Desk 55.75 w x 34 d x 28.25 tall, Knee clearance 26 tal...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Maple + Aluminum Desk by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare Italian desk unit designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti in the 1970s. This desk has one main section with an additional table top attachment, creating an L-shape. It was constructed with wood and has a maple wood veneer with an exquisite birdseye grain. This piece features brushed aluminum connectors and has an additional rolling modular cabinet with three drawers, which can be placed below or beside the desk. The top drawer has a cream acrylic insert organizer with five compartments. Unmarked. Sourced in Italy, 1970s. Dimensions: 61"W x 28.75"D x 28"H; extended piece 47"W x 17.75"D x 28"H Giovanni Offredi (1927-2007) was a prominent Italian furniture and product designer recognized for his use of angular lines and exposed wood or metal frames. He began making furniture for the wealthy elite of Milan...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Danish Modern Floating Vanity by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible Danish Modern floating vanity by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik. Features brass insiders which keep it suspended. Table by op opens...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

President Senior Frosted Green Glass and Chrome Desk by Gallotti and Radice
Located in Miami, FL
President Senior desk with frosted sea-foam green glass (12mm) and a chrome plated steel frame. Originally designed by Gallotti & Radice in 1971, this piece is from the 1990s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

1970s Walnut Executive Campaign Waterfall Desk And Cabinet, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Mid Century desk and cabinet set you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, t...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Vintage Baker Furniture Regency Style Burled Writing Desk
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a vintage Baker Furniture Regency style burled writing desk. Featuring a beautiful rectangular burled wood top, Regency sty...
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1970s American Regency Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Rare 1980s Mid Century Art Deco Executive Table Desk by Pierre Paulin for Baker
Located in Lafayette, IN
Rare Art Deco executive desk designed in 1984 by Pierre Paulin for Baker Furniture. Desk features bird's-eye maple with walnut inlays, chocolate-brown, leather-top writing surface an...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Maple, Walnut

Ron Seff Cantilevered Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Ron Seff Mid-Century Modern "Cantilevered" desk with ostrich style brown leather wrapped top and stainless steel polished drawer fronts and base.
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood and Macassar Ebony Executive Desk by Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style executive writing desk In the manner of Milo Baughman By Henredon, "Scene Two" Collection USA, Circa 1970s Stunning bo...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Macassar, Burl

Postmodern Memphis Design Interlubke Writing Desk, Home Office, Germany 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Stunning Memphis design style postmodern desk manufactured in the 1980s in Germany by a high-end furniture company Interlubke The desk is a pure example of Memphis's design. It'...
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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Important Vintage Pierre Chapo Desk, Model B40, in Solid Elm, 1980
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Really large desk design by Pierre Chapo and produced in 1980. This desk B40 is made in solid Elm and is the largest version of the model. In situ picture and more details regarding ...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Elm

Vintage Contemporary Burl Wood Writing Desk After Milo Baughman
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage contemporary 80s writing desk. Done in the manner of the iconic Milo Baughman. Beautiful Burl wood top on brushed chrome X legs. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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1980s North American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Direk Desk by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, 1979
Located in Delft, NL
Direk desk by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, 1979.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Plywood

Scandinavian Ergonomic Design Writing Desk and Stool, Stokke, 1980's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Scandinavian ergonomic design writing desk with pivoting stool, made by Stokke, Norway 1980's. Ergonomical designed writing desk with black inlay and middle reading section w...
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1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

"Etudient" Oak Desk by Guillerme et Chambron, France, c. 1970
Located in New York City, NY
"Etudient" Oak Desk by Guillerme et Chambron, France, c. 1970. This spectacular desk consists of a solid oak construction, faux leather top, three drawers with cut-out handles, and...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

T333 Desk by Eugenio Gerli and Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy, 1970s
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Impressive desk by Eugenio Gerli and Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno SpA, designed in 1975 by Eugenio Gerli and Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno SpA Italy. It is made ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Vintage '80s Maple Writing Desk by Thomasville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic blonde writing desk from the master craftsmen of North Carolina's Thomasville Furniture Company. Beautiful light wood grain along with chrome legs and accents allow this de...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Italian Industrial Metal and Wood Desk with Drawers, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian industrial metal and wood desk with drawers, 1970s Wooden desk with metal frame, with satin finish, top with 45 degree cut corners and ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Italian Rattan Black Painted Wood Brass Handles Executive Desk 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful Italian rattan executive desk from the 1970s. The mix of rattan, black painted wood all around, and brass handles, is inspired by mid-century Italian icon Gabriel...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Vintage Plate Glass and Chrome Dining Table Model 6060 by Leon Rosen for Pace
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish and sophisticated dining table (model 6060) designed by Leon Rosen for the Pace Collection composed of a heavy plate-glass 72" long top supported by two chrome and plate-glas...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

T333 Desk by Eugenio Gerli and Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy 1970s
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Impressive desk by Eugenio Gerli and Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno SpA, designed in 1975 by Eugenio Gerli and Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno SpA Italy. It is made ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Baker Collector's Edition Brass Bound Leather Top Louis XV 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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1980s American Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Chic Vintage Curved Lucite Desk
Located in East Hampton, NY
This sexy and unique curved Lucite desk with a lower tier for storage. Chrome stretcher to base provides additional stability and heft. THIS ITEM IS LOC...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Ernest H. Igl for Bayer AG 'Hadi' Desk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest Igl for Bayer AG, 'Hadi' desk, polyurethane, Germany, 1970s This design by Ernest Igl truly resembles the ethos of the seventies, featuring the commonly used material of that time: polyurethane. Ernest Igl strived for the creation of a desk that focused on functionality combined with an aesthetically pleasing design for daily use. This is discernible in the playful composition of curved lines and round shapes executed in the whole construction. On the left side, three drawers are situated hidden perfectly in the column of the design. At the right side there is a storage compartment placed. Taking every stylistic realization into account, this writing desk feels retro, without clashing with contemporary interiors. Ernest Hofmann...
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1970s German Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Plastic

1970s Bieffeplast Bieffe Y 70 Rodney Kinsman Postmodern Design Quaderna Trestle
Located in Biella, IT
Bieffeplast Italy production desk/table "trestle" design years 70 by Rodney Kinsman Post modern design, never used, new measure ; long 52 inches x W 28 inches and H 28 inches.   
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Ivory Lacquered Desk with Leather Top by Alessandro for Baker, 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous desk or console table designed by European designer and artist Alessandro Gabrielli Gambalogna, known as “Alessandro,” for Baker Furniture in the 1980s. This captivating p...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Lacquer, Wood, Parchment Paper

Vladimir Kagan Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Vladimir Kagan Desk. Quilted maple, brass and Leather. Beautiful Pistachio color Leather. Label present.
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1970s North American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

Architectural Table or Desk in Walnut and Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
A beautiful Italian (console) table that can also serve as a desk due to its size. The two large hexagonal legs consist of walnut slats that are tightly attached to each other. From ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Walnut

"Bisanzio" Desk by Hiroyuki Toyoda for Simon International, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Bisanzio desk by Hiroyuki Toyoda for Simon Gavina. Large black leather covered top, supported by chrome frame and solid brass connection details.      
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1970s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Hollywood Regency White Lacquered Desk or Console by Gampel-Stoll
Located in Houston, TX
Hollywood Regency white lacquered desk or console by Gampel-Stoll. This stunning British colonial style desk or writing table is supported ...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1960s Italian Biomorphic Sculptural Double Octagonal Pedestal Marble Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare and one of a kind biomorphic marble desk. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Just look at the gorgeous curves on this beauty! This beutiful beige marble desk ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

Rare 1970's Jorge Zalszupin L'atelier Space-Age Plastic Desk
Located in Norwalk, CT
Rarely seen and even more rarely available Space-Age molded plastic desk manufactured by L'atelier, São Paulo, Brazil. Design attributed to Jorge Z...
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1970s Brazilian Space Age Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Gilbert Marklund Schreibtisch Aus Schwedischer Kiefer Inkl. Hocker
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
Ein seltener Schreibtisch von Gilbert Marklund für Furusnickarn AB. Schweden, circa 1970er Jahre. Konstruktion aus Kiefer, modernistischer Stil. In der Höhe verstellbar. ...
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1970s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Jens Risom Style Mid-Century Half Circle Walnut Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom style mid-century half circle walnut executive desk. This desk measures: 95.5 wide x 47.5 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 26.25 inches. All pieces of furni...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Cherry and Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, cherry, chrome-plated metal, black leather, United States, 1970s. This writing table with two drawers and an extendable panel...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Signatur Executive Desk by Tord Bjorklund in Oak and Chrome, Sweden, c. 1980
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed from oak and chrome and set on adjustable plastic feet. All drawers have polished chrome pulls. There are three left facing storage drawers and two are right facing, one ...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Brutalist Mid Century Modern Dining Table by Adrian Pearsall c. 1970
Located in Saint Louis, MO
For collectors and aficionados of high art furniture that inspires, this 1970s Brutalist Dining Table by Adrian Pearsall hits all the marks. Resin over wood is etched and finished in...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Spage Age Desk Made of Metal 1970s Germany
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Spage age desk made of metal 1970s Germany. This is a wonderful example of storage, especially if you live in a small house. A desk with a narrow drawe...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

1970s Chinoiserie-Style Walnut Desk with Engraved Leather Top & Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the world of French elegance with our vintage 1970s chinoiserie-style desk, a symbol of refined craftsmanship and artistic expression. Expertly handcrafted from p...
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mount Airy Janus Mid Century Walnut Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Mount Airy Janus mid century walnut desk This desk measures: 46 wide x 24 deep x 29.5 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches A...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Burl Wood Three Drawer Desk with Los Castillos Brass Pulls
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Burl wood desk with Los Castillos brass pulls. Constructed of wood with a burl wood veneer. Shows minor wear consistent with age and used...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Bodil Kjaer for E Pedersen & Son MCM Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Bodil Kjaer for E. Pedersen & Son Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome Desk This desk measures: 72.75 wide x 38 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 24.25 inches All p...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Faux Tortoiseshell Partners Desk by Maitland-Smith
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing. Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a 1980s Faux Tortoiseshell...
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1980s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Stone, Brass

Fabulous Rosewood Flip-Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This is a breathtaking, rare, rosewood desk by Jens Quistgaard of Dansk for Peter Lovig Nielsen. It was made in Denmark and has gorgeous rosewood grain across the top. This desk features a unique flip-top that allows you to turn it from a desk into a table. It has two flippable drawer inserts...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Italian 1980s Mid Century Style Black Lacquer and Brass Desk with Two Drawers
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1980s mid century style black lacquer and brass desk with two drawers with brass handles.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Pierre Paulin for Baker Art Deco Birdseye Maple Leather Top Executive Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An extremely rare and exceptional Art Deco executive desk designed in 1984 by Pierre Paulin for Baker Furniture. The desk features gorgeous birdseye maple and a leather top writing s...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Birdseye Maple

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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