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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1990s
Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The first model of this historic design low table was crafted in 1937 for Charlot...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
Desk White Marble, Leather 225x75x75cm Trapezoid shape Germany Handcrafted pc1/1
Located in Bochum, DE
Desk
by FELIX SCHWAKE
FS 438
CM L225 B75 H75
IN L88,58 B29,53 H29,53
Arabescato Marble, white
Aniline Leather, black
2023
Individual dimensions and surfaces on request
Functional...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Carrocel Interiors Art Deco Style Light Walnut Library Table Writing Desk
By Carrocel
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Carrocel Interiors Art Deco Style Light Walnut Library Table Writing Desk
Category
1990s Canadian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Writing Desk in Solid Walnut by Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This writing desk in solid walnut was originally made as a gift for my daughter on her 13th birthday. I designed it to be elegant, simple and timeless; something that could fit seaml...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Oak-desk
Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia
Presenting a handcrafted desk by Frank Buschmann made from premium oak, enhanced with an exquisite oil wax finish for enduring beauty. Each element is meticulously crafted, with leg...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
The Burl Wood Parson Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern burl wood dining table, with Parsons style legs, one drawer, a 'rustic' warm brown finish with subtle distressing and a hand-rubbed finish.
Dimensions: 72" W x 36" D x 30" H.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
Stunning Barnini Oseo Empire-Style Demi Lune Regenza Desk RRP €6200
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer this amazing Barnini Oseo - large demi-lune ‘ Reggenza' desk, the banded top with satinwood foliate stringing and inset leather writing surface with gilt edge, fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Charlotte Perriand Marble Center Table à Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The first model of this historic design table was crafted in 1937 for Charlotte P...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Oak Desk 01 by Studio Haos for ST VINCENTS
By Haos Studio
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Oak Desk by STUDIO HAOS exclusively made for St. Vincents` fifth anniversary.
Sophie Gelinet and Cédric Gepner never had any formal training in furnitur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
B&B Italia Maxalto by Antonio Citterio Recipio ‘14 Black Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Antonio Citterio for Maxalto B&B Italia in 2014, the Recipio ‘14 desk is a fantastic example of modern Italian design.
Constructed from wood with a black sh...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Writing Desk with Chair by Chi Wing Lo for Giorgetti, Italy, 1990s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chi Wing Lo for Giorgetti "Epi" desk and "Aro" office chair made from high-quality materials. The "Epi" desk embodies the epitome of refined luxury, made of rich cherry wood and ador...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Robert Kuo Repousse Curve Desk Table in Antique Copper and Black Lacquer
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Repoussé Curve Desk
Antique Copper
Hand Repousse
Black Lacquer
Limited Edition
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. This technique ...
Category
2010s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Walnut CURVAS desk by Vintage On Point
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W70 D36.5 H29.75 KC27.75
Curvy slightly atomic desk built in house by Vintage On Point. This desk is made of solid walnut wood on the legs and a veneered ...
Category
2010s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Xitle Desk with 2 Drawers
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archetypical modern furniture...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Anglo Indian Style Mango Wood Desk with Drawers, Bone Inlay and Light Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Anglo-Indian style mango wood console table or desk with inlaid bone décor, three drawers and turned legs. This Anglo-Indian style mango wood console table or desk is a true testa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Bone
"Brenne" Bean-shaped Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The design continuum continues to evolve in this artistic luxury piece. The iconic kidney shape first appeared as a writing desk or dressing table during the Louis XV period of 16th ...
Category
2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl
Molteni&C D.847.1 Ash Wood Desk by Gio Ponti
By Molteni & C, Gio Ponti
Located in Boston, MA
A Molteni&C exclusive has given new life to Gio Ponti's table which was originally designed 70 years ago. Thanks to dedicated craftsmanship, this signature piece has been reproduced ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
The London "I" - An Executive Desk
Located in Durban, ZA
The London "I" was our first significant international commission. Destined for a historic apartment in the UK, it now stands overlooking The Thames and The London Eye. A view most a...
Category
2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Xiitle Desk Small
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archetypical modern furniture...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Modern 3 Drawer Executive Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This desk is comprised of exotic Shedua hardwood and a solid hand polished stainless steel base. The three equal sized drawers provide plenty of storage for pens, small electronics a...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Poet Table
Located in New York, NY
Perfectly shaped desk. Ideal for an office or as a console in a foyer. Bespoke configurations available upon request
Category
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Desk model Copenhague CPH90 in oak designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 1990s
By HAY
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk model Copenhague CPH90 in oak designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec manufactured by Hay.
H: 75 W: 130 D: 65
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Bespoke Modernist Tubular Steel Table in Chromed Metal and Glossy Lacquered Wood
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke modernist tubular writing table made of chrome plated tubular steel and lacquered wood.
Category
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Ebonized Brass Trimmed French Directoire Style Executive Writinig Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Baker quality brass trimmed desk with a wonderful gold embossed and tooled leather top. The desk is ebonized in black lacquer and features remarkable build quality...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Iron and red leather writing desk with two drawers, manner of Jean-Micheal Frank
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Iron and red leather writing desk having two drawers in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank. Custom orders possible.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Minimalist Modern O Mr. President Oak Children Desk or Occasional Table by Bulo
By Bulo
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous O Mr. President oak children's desk or occasional table by Bulo.
Bulo celebrates its 50th anniversary with inspiration. The Bulo designers team created this unique work tabl...
Category
2010s Belgian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
writing desk model Roman Small
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Roman is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Utopia Desk by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
Utopia Desk by InsidherLand
Dimensions: D 76 x W 160 x H 74 cm.
Materials: Oak veneer in open grain with cream finish and polished brass.
70 kg.
Other finishes are available
Since t...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
writing desk model Roman Medium
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Roman is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Dressing table in White Rock Crystal and Brass by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This dressing table has 4 drawers and it is made of white rock crystal marquetry with brass trims.
The 4 feet are in brass.
2 drawers on the right side, 1 drawer in the center and 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rock Crystal, Stone, Brass
writing desk model Roman Large
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Roman is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
writing desk model Roman Small
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Roman is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
writing desk model Roman Medium
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Roman is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Campana Brothers Desk and Chair Assimetrica Collection
Located in Curitiba, PR
The brothers Humberto and Fernando Campana are among the most acclaimed creators in the world and are certainly the most famous names in Brazil when it comes to design. The duo combi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plywood
Intersekt Desk
Located in Dubai, AE
Drawing inspiration from Japanese minimalism, the Intersekt collection elevates its design with a harmonious blend of symmetrical and linear features. Its foundational material, Capr...
Category
2010s Emirian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Limestone
Athena Black Desk
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Fabio Rebosio, this desk merges style with functionality. The solid Ash structure is entirely lacquered in a rich black veneer which enhances the sleek angular lines comp...
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Roberto Lazzeroni "Paperweight" Desk in American Walnut Finish, Wood, Italy 2016
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Roberto Lazzeroni in 2016, Paperweight was created for the Neverfull collection that was started with the sideboards. Executive desk and design object at the same time, i...
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Plywood
USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer
Located in New York, NY
Quick ship desk unit (A) is designed with a work surface and one storage compartment with a drop down door. Available in 14 standard surface colors. Our ful...
Category
2010s Swiss Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Massimo Scolari Italian Desk table for Giorgetti, black rubber wood
Located in Valladolid, ES
This Amazing ZENO Desk has a wonderfully modern look that includes a novel reverse leg design. Ideal for any cony contemporary setting and available in a variety of sizes.Designed by...
Category
Early 2000s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rubber, Wood
Kazuhide Takahama Antella multi-functional Table for Cassina, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen material/ color. Available in matte or glossy.
Japanese architect Kazuhide Takahama designed Antella as a truly multi-functional piece of furniture...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plywood, Lacquer
Walnut Ojai Desk by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai desk has four drawers and features solid American walnut or white oak trestle legs. The drawer handles are made of solid carved wood. Shown here in Natural Walnut.
The Law...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Charlotte Perriand Ventaglio Sculptural Desk or Dining Table for Cassina, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen material. Available in black stained oak or natural oak. A multifunctional table with a revolutionary design, whose shape and use are uniquely differ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Industrial Design Executive Metal Desk, Customizable, Germany, 2018
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Industrial design executive metal desk, customizable, Germany, 2018.
Category
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Adentro Cosimo Desk design Marco Zanuso jr Black, glass & chrome base.
Located in PARIS, FR
The Cosimo desk was designed by the architect Marco Zanuso Jr for luxury French furniture brand, Adentro Paris.
The desk is composed of a central extra clear glass panel with a stora...
Category
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
LC16 Table de Travail unite d'habitation Le Corbusier Desk for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
This small wooden writing desk was designed for the children’s rooms of the Unité d’Habitation in Nantes-Rezé, a comune in the Loire Atlantique département. Le Corbusier’s interest i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Atlas Desk
Located in Milan, IT
Sleek, elongated silhouettes distinguish this elegant desk fit for modern, mid-century, and rustic decors, alike. Designed by Piergiorgio Mikula, the desk is entirely fashioned of so...
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Adentro Cosimo Desk design Marco Zanuso jr Red glossy top & chrome base.
Located in PARIS, FR
The Cosimo desk was designed by the architect Marco Zanuso Jr. in 2017 for luxury French furniture brand, Adentro Paris. The central panel of the desktop folds back to reveal a hidde...
Category
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Adentro Cosimo Desk design Marco Zanuso jr Black, glass & golden base.
Located in PARIS, FR
The Cosimo desk was designed by the architect Marco Zanuso Jr for luxury French furniture brand, Adentro Paris.
The desk is composed of a central extra clear glass panel with a stora...
Category
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Adentro Cosimo Desk design Marco Zanuso jr Wenge, glass & chrome base.
Located in PARIS, FR
The Cosimo desk was designed by the architect Marco Zanuso Jr for luxury French furniture brand, Adentro Paris.
The desk is composed of a central extra clear glass panel with a stora...
Category
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Office Nutshell by Deborah Bowmann, Belgium, 2022
By Deborah Bowmann
Located in Antwerp, BE
This piece was created by artist duo Deborah Bowmann. The table was exhibited when they did the scenography of our Art Brussels booth in 2022. Later that year, the table also became ...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Style Michael Taylor Ebony & Mahogany Dafne Writing Table Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th century Style Michael Taylor Ebony & Mahogany Dafne writing table desk. Chair and computer not included. Priced each.
Additional informati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ebony
Adentro Cosimo Desk design Marco Zanuso jr Orange glossy top & bronze base.
Located in PARIS, FR
The Cosimo desk was designed by the architect Marco Zanuso Jr. in 2017 for luxury French furniture brand, Adentro Paris. The central panel of the desktop folds back to reveal a hidde...
Category
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Adentro Cosimo Desk design Marco Zanuso jr Orange glossy top & white base.
Located in PARIS, FR
The Cosimo desk was designed by the architect Marco Zanuso Jr. in 2017 for luxury French furniture brand, Adentro Paris. The central panel of the desktop folds back to reveal a hidde...
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Oak Natur Frame Office Table L by Milla & Milli
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Natur Frame Office Table L by Milla & Milli
Signed by Maša Vukmanović, Jelena Lukač Kirš, Jakov Šrajer
Dimensions: W 160 x D 80 x H 75 cm
Materials: Oak Natur, Black Metal.
F...
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2010s Croatian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Adentro Cosimo Desk design Marco Zanuso jr Red glossy top & golden base.
Located in PARIS, FR
The Cosimo desk was designed by the architect Marco Zanuso Jr. in 2017 for luxury French furniture brand, Adentro Paris. The central panel of the desktop folds back to reveal a hidde...
Category
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Adentro Cosimo Desk design Marco Zanuso jr Grey glossy top & golden base.
Located in PARIS, FR
The Cosimo desk was designed by the architect Marco Zanuso Jr. in 2017 for luxury French furniture brand, Adentro Paris. The central panel of the desktop folds back to reveal a hidde...
Category
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Adentro Cosimo Desk design Marco Zanuso jr Grey glossy top & bronze base.
Located in PARIS, FR
The Cosimo desk was designed by the architect Marco Zanuso Jr. in 2017 for luxury French furniture brand, Adentro Paris. The central panel of the desktop folds back to reveal a hidde...
Category
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Adentro Cosimo Desk design Marco Zanuso jr Grey glossy top & white base.
Located in PARIS, FR
The Cosimo desk was designed by the architect Marco Zanuso Jr. in 2017 for luxury French furniture brand, Adentro Paris. The central panel of the desktop folds back to reveal a hidde...
Category
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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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