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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1890s
Dassi Desk walnut Mid-Century Modern Brass Minimal Scultural 1950s Italian
By Dassi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Dassi small desk rosewood Mid-Century Modern brass minimal scultural 1950s Italian. Colored glass top with gold decorations on the edge. Perfectly rest...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Dassi Desk walnut Mid-Century Modern Brass Minimal Scultural 1950s Italian
Dassi Desk walnut Mid-Century Modern Brass Minimal Scultural 1950s Italian

Dassi Desk walnut Mid-Century Modern Brass Minimal Scultural 1950s Italian

Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a timeless piece of Danish design from the 1960s, made of teak wood. It has a simple and elegant aesthetic that fits perfectly with both modern and vintage interiors. T...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s

Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s

Art Deco Table by J. Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1940s. Art Deco table by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala, 1940. Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding cre...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Table by J. Halabala
Art Deco Table by J. Halabala

Art Deco Table by J. Halabala

Architectural French Oak Center or Game Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Architectural French Oak Center or game table. Very sturdy. Great as a small desk or writing table as well.
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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Architectural French Oak Center or Game Table
Architectural French Oak Center or Game Table

Architectural French Oak Center or Game Table

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

Materials

Bronze

Rare Flame Mahogany Bronze Mounted Leather Top Francois Linke Desk Bureau Plat
Rare Flame Mahogany Bronze Mounted Leather Top Francois Linke Desk Bureau Plat

Rare Flame Mahogany Bronze Mounted Leather Top Francois Linke Desk Bureau Plat

Magnificent Restored Mahogany and Rattan Console, Philippines, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent console is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...
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1950s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Magnificent Restored Mahogany and Rattan Console, Philippines, circa 1950
Magnificent Restored Mahogany and Rattan Console, Philippines, circa 1950

Magnificent Restored Mahogany and Rattan Console, Philippines, circa 1950

Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Italian Writing Desk or Dressing Table
Located in London, Park Royal
A charming, hand-painted, Louis XV style, Italian writing desk or dressing table from the early 20th century depicting floral motifs with Rococo flourishes and gilded highlighting.
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Italian Writing Desk or Dressing Table
Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Italian Writing Desk or Dressing Table

Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Italian Writing Desk or Dressing Table

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

Materials

Birch

Paul McCobb Style Mid Century Whitney Birch Desk
Paul McCobb Style Mid Century Whitney Birch Desk

Paul McCobb Style Mid Century Whitney Birch Desk

Desk, Made of Walnut by Osvaldo Borsani, 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Berlin, DE
Chique and minimal, rare desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1956 and manufactured by Tecno Italy. the plate and the drawers are made of walnut wood, its construction is made of bla...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Desk, Made of Walnut by Osvaldo Borsani, 1954
Desk, Made of Walnut by Osvaldo Borsani, 1954

Desk, Made of Walnut by Osvaldo Borsani, 1954

Early 20th C. French Louis XV Carved Mahogany and Marble-Top Lady Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or boudoir with this elegant antique lady’s desk. Crafted in France, circa 1900, the cabinet shaped as a kidney sits on four carved ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 20th C. French Louis XV Carved Mahogany and Marble-Top Lady Table Desk
Early 20th C. French Louis XV Carved Mahogany and Marble-Top Lady Table Desk

Early 20th C. French Louis XV Carved Mahogany and Marble-Top Lady Table Desk

Early 20th Century Iron Base Work Table
Located in Round Top, TX
The appeal of this old work table comes from the aged wood itself, worn and distressed through years of use adding to the character imbedded in the table. Notice the expected age-related separation of the planks of wood that comprise the top, in addition to cracks, stains and heavy gouges. The industrial iron base is solid, allowing this to function as a desk, console, work or craft table. This rustic work table has been restored so is strong, stable and ready for use. ** In light of current affairs and fluctuating fuel prices shipping quotes and timelines are estimates only. Buyer is required to notify us upon purchase if there are interior or exterior stairs, steps, or freight elevators...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Early 20th Century Iron Base Work Table
Early 20th Century Iron Base Work Table

Early 20th Century Iron Base Work Table

Sheraton Revival Cylinder Bureau, writing Desk with marquetry, circa 1890
Located in Miami, FL
A very good quality late 19th century satinwood Sheraton revival cylinder bureau with ebony string inlay, five walnut frieze drawers, the cylinder opening to reveal pigeon hole compa...
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Early 20th Century European Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Sheraton Revival Cylinder Bureau, writing Desk with marquetry, circa 1890
Sheraton Revival Cylinder Bureau, writing Desk with marquetry, circa 1890

Sheraton Revival Cylinder Bureau, writing Desk with marquetry, circa 1890

Guillerme & Chambron Free-Standing Corner Desk in Stained Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, corner desk, stained oak, France, 1960s. Corner desk by French designer duo Guillerme and Chambron. This executive desk shows the fine crafts...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Free-Standing Corner Desk in Stained Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Free-Standing Corner Desk in Stained Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Free-Standing Corner Desk in Stained Oak

Harvey Probber Teak and Brass Triangle Desk or Console Table, Newly Refinished
By Harvey Probber
Located in South Bend, IN
A unique and gorgeous mid-century modern triangle desk, console, or sofa table By Harvey Probber USA, 1950s Teak wood, with brass-capped feet. ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Teak and Brass Triangle Desk or Console Table, Newly Refinished
Harvey Probber Teak and Brass Triangle Desk or Console Table, Newly Refinished

Harvey Probber Teak and Brass Triangle Desk or Console Table, Newly Refinished

Partners Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A mahogany partners desk with original leather top and base and brass hardware. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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1950s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Partners Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Partners Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Partners Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Large Antique Artist's Bench, English, Patina, 6 Seat, Kitchen, Desk, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique artist's bench. An English, mahogany over pitch pine patinated kitchen table or desk, dating to the Edwardian period and later, circa 1910. Lovingly patinate...
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Large Antique Artist's Bench, English, Patina, 6 Seat, Kitchen, Desk, Edwardian
Large Antique Artist's Bench, English, Patina, 6 Seat, Kitchen, Desk, Edwardian

Large Antique Artist's Bench, English, Patina, 6 Seat, Kitchen, Desk, Edwardian

Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Odense, DK
This magnificent drop-leaf table by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner can be used both as a work desk and as a dining table. The design is from 1955 and this particular table is from th...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955
Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955

Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Wooden Desk Writing Table and Chair
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Melchiorre Bega, Paolo Buffa
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful mid-century Regency Italian writing table or desk with its paired newly upholstered chair both in greatly shaped and worked wood ins...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Wooden Desk Writing Table and Chair
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Wooden Desk Writing Table and Chair

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Wooden Desk Writing Table and Chair

French Art Deco Cerused Oak Curved Desk Attributed to Jules Leleu
By Francisque Chaleyssin, André Arbus, Charles Dudouyt, Jules Leleu, Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco cerused oak curved desk attributed to Jules Leleu. This stunning French Modern limed oak desk has beautiful bronze hardware and sabots with bookshelves on the front s...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Cerused Oak Curved Desk Attributed to Jules Leleu
French Art Deco Cerused Oak Curved Desk Attributed to Jules Leleu

French Art Deco Cerused Oak Curved Desk Attributed to Jules Leleu

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

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Teak

Maurice Villency Style Mid Century Teak Desk with Bookcase Front
Maurice Villency Style Mid Century Teak Desk with Bookcase Front

Maurice Villency Style Mid Century Teak Desk with Bookcase Front

Mid-Century Pen Shell Desk or Writing Table by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic sleek Mid-Century Modern desk crafted in a pen shell mosaic with three drawers in the case having brass highlights on elegant legs with ball feet. Signed Maitland-Smith in drawer.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Shell

Mid-Century Pen Shell Desk or Writing Table by Maitland-Smith
Mid-Century Pen Shell Desk or Writing Table by Maitland-Smith

Mid-Century Pen Shell Desk or Writing Table by Maitland-Smith

Four drawer lacquered wood panel desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Four drawer wood desk with ivory lacquered drawers and angular legs in the style of Gio Ponti.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Four drawer lacquered wood panel desk
Four drawer lacquered wood panel desk

Four drawer lacquered wood panel desk

Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Desk and Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Cute and stylish Italian midcentury modern desk, with a graceful chair, attributed to Paolo Buffa. This teakwood desk it is a splendid example of the Italian class design of 1950. B...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Desk and Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Desk and Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Desk and Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s

Pierre Jeanneret: X Leg Chandigarh Desk, France/ India c. 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) A rare and spectacular four-drawer bureau in teak by Pierre Jeanneret for the civic buildings in Chandigarh, India, designed by Le Corbusier. A stunning...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Pierre Jeanneret: X Leg Chandigarh Desk, France/ India c. 1960
Pierre Jeanneret: X Leg Chandigarh Desk, France/ India c. 1960

Pierre Jeanneret: X Leg Chandigarh Desk, France/ India c. 1960

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Bergwood, Circa 1975
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern desk by Bergwood - circa 1975.
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Bergwood, Circa 1975
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Bergwood, Circa 1975

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Bergwood, Circa 1975

Midcentury Drafting Desk
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970's American drafting desk veneered in bronze and nickel-plated plates. Opening top and two large sliding drawers as well as drawers on pedestal ...
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1960s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze, Nickel

Midcentury Drafting Desk
Midcentury Drafting Desk

Midcentury Drafting Desk

Vintage Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk Lacquered in Red
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic Campaign style desk manufactured by Sligh of Holland/Grand Rapids, Michigan. Restored, consist of five drawers with recessed brass pulls. Inlaid leather top with elegant embossed gold design and brass legs. Brass bound corners and Campaign pulls...
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1950s American Campaign Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Vintage Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk Lacquered in Red
Vintage Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk Lacquered in Red

Vintage Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk Lacquered in Red

One of a Kind Industrial Studio Work Table / Desk
By Bolander
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a Kind Industrial Studio Work Table / Desk
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Late 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

One of a Kind Industrial Studio Work Table / Desk
One of a Kind Industrial Studio Work Table / Desk

One of a Kind Industrial Studio Work Table / Desk

Italian Brass and Wood Writing Desk or Dining Table with Glass Top, C 1955
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Italian brass and wood writing desk or dining table with glass top, C 1955.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Brass and Wood Writing Desk or Dining Table with Glass Top, C 1955
Italian Brass and Wood Writing Desk or Dining Table with Glass Top, C 1955

Italian Brass and Wood Writing Desk or Dining Table with Glass Top, C 1955

20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome oak library piece that can be used as a desk or work table. Made of oak having carved gadrooned edges. A stretcher made of wood. Carved on all sides and three drawers, Early...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk
20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk

20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk

Italian Desk, from 1960 in Chestnut, Honey-Colored, with 5 Drawer
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian desk, from 1960 in chestnut, honey-colored, with 5 drawers Nice design with wood in the top Height for legs from under the drawer 58 cm. Comes from an old country house in th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chestnut

Italian Desk, from 1960 in Chestnut, Honey-Colored, with 5 Drawer
Italian Desk, from 1960 in Chestnut, Honey-Colored, with 5 Drawer

Italian Desk, from 1960 in Chestnut, Honey-Colored, with 5 Drawer

1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table, in beautiful veneer wood with five drawers. This beautiful piece is completed by the black glass top, the carv...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Desk Writing Table
1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Desk Writing Table

1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Desk Writing Table

Gaetano Pesce Desk for the Chiat\Day Offices, 1994
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare Gaetano Pesce desk from his design of the Manhattan office for the advertising agency Chiat\Day, 1994. Together with Jay Chiat they designed and built t...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Gaetano Pesce Desk for the Chiat\Day Offices, 1994
Gaetano Pesce Desk for the Chiat\Day Offices, 1994

Gaetano Pesce Desk for the Chiat\Day Offices, 1994

Sleek Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Writing Table with Green Black Finish
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated Mid-Century Modern writing table having a mahogany top with a stunning green black finish. The legs have an X design with contrasting light cream finish, black details ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Sleek Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Writing Table with Green Black Finish
Sleek Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Writing Table with Green Black Finish

Sleek Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Writing Table with Green Black Finish

1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet. Metal is in vintage condition. See pictures for details. Other pics on request, overall very good condition.
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1960s French Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet

20th Century antique Biedermeier style secretire birdseye maple veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Exotic maple root veneer on solid softwood. Straight, two-drawer body above short, conical square legs, above an inclined writing flap and staggered office division of drawers and co...
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20th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

20th Century antique Biedermeier style secretire birdseye maple veneer
20th Century antique Biedermeier style secretire birdseye maple veneer

20th Century antique Biedermeier style secretire birdseye maple veneer

Jens Risom Desk Produced by Gutenberghus in Denmark
By Jens Risom
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare large executive desk designed by Jens Risom. Produced by Gutenberghus in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Jens Risom Desk Produced by Gutenberghus in Denmark
Jens Risom Desk Produced by Gutenberghus in Denmark

Jens Risom Desk Produced by Gutenberghus in Denmark

French Mid-Century Dining Table/Desk with Leaf
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1940s MidCcentury French dining table with 1 leaf. Splayed leg base. Marked "XXXXVIII" and "48" on bottom. Could make a fabulous desk! Very good looking piece in great orig...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French Mid-Century Dining Table/Desk with Leaf
French Mid-Century Dining Table/Desk with Leaf

French Mid-Century Dining Table/Desk with Leaf

Two-Piece Walnut Corner Desk Table Bookcase Hutch
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut two piece corner desk bookcase hutch. Good utilitarian size bookcase using small corner space.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Two-Piece Walnut Corner Desk Table Bookcase Hutch
Two-Piece Walnut Corner Desk Table Bookcase Hutch

Two-Piece Walnut Corner Desk Table Bookcase Hutch

Sculptural Dining Table by Ariberto Colombo in Teak, Brass and Glass, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sculptural Italian dining table by Ariberto Colombo with a teak frame that has aged beautifully over time. The frame is held together b...
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1960s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Sculptural Dining Table by Ariberto Colombo in Teak, Brass and Glass, 1950's
Sculptural Dining Table by Ariberto Colombo in Teak, Brass and Glass, 1950's

Sculptural Dining Table by Ariberto Colombo in Teak, Brass and Glass, 1950's

Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
By Studio BBPR
Located in Brussels, BE
Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti.
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1960s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plastic

Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti

Desk by Studio BBPR for Olivetti

Pierre Jeanneret, Reading Table, ca 1961-62
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
This piece comes from the famous Chandigarh project in India, as when India gained independence in 1947, Nehru decided to commission a contemporary architect for the creation of the ...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, Reading Table, ca 1961-62
Pierre Jeanneret, Reading Table, ca 1961-62

Pierre Jeanneret, Reading Table, ca 1961-62

French Mid-Century Medimorphic Table
Located in New York, NY
A French Mid-Century medimorphic table, rectangular mahogany surface, adjustable in height between 26"-36".
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

French Mid-Century Medimorphic Table
French Mid-Century Medimorphic Table

French Mid-Century Medimorphic Table

Small Art Deco Cubist Desk in Solid Oak The Style Francisque Chaleyssin- France
By Francisque Chaleyssin
Located in Girona, ES
Small Art Deco cubist and double sided desk, solid oak and oak plywood, French polish. Three drawers and a shelve under the top, nickel plated steel tube and handles. In the style of...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Nickel

Small Art Deco Cubist Desk in Solid Oak The Style Francisque Chaleyssin- France
Small Art Deco Cubist Desk in Solid Oak The Style Francisque Chaleyssin- France

Small Art Deco Cubist Desk in Solid Oak The Style Francisque Chaleyssin- France

Vintage Writing Desk, English, Steel, Victorian Pine, Shop Retail, Display Table
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage writing desk. An English, steel, oak and Victorian pine shop retail display table, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1990. ...
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Late 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Vintage Writing Desk, English, Steel, Victorian Pine, Shop Retail, Display Table
Vintage Writing Desk, English, Steel, Victorian Pine, Shop Retail, Display Table

Vintage Writing Desk, English, Steel, Victorian Pine, Shop Retail, Display Table

Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty - Attributed Louis Majorelle - 1900
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk Attributed Louis Majorelle Style: Art Nouveau or Modernism or Jugendstil Year: 1900 Materials : Furniture glass paste, bronze and wood. Painted flowers We have specialized in t...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty - Attributed Louis Majorelle - 1900
Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty - Attributed Louis Majorelle - 1900

Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty - Attributed Louis Majorelle - 1900

Art Deco Hungarian Desk in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Desk top is made out of high police walnut wood with cowhide insert in the middle. There are 2 drawers with chrome handles. Desk is elevated by thin chrome legs that are connected on...
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1940s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Hungarian Desk in Walnut
Art Deco Hungarian Desk in Walnut

Art Deco Hungarian Desk in Walnut

Royal desk / bureau plat in Louis XV style
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal desk / bureau plat in Louis XV style flamed birch veneer on solid beech wood with rocaille applications. extremely fine, floral, gilded bronze fittings in the form of chutes. ...
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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Royal desk / bureau plat in Louis XV style
Royal desk / bureau plat in Louis XV style

Royal desk / bureau plat in Louis XV style

Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1920 " Free Shipping in Florida "
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Free shipping in florida" It was exhibited at Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)" Desk Year 1920 French Wood and chrome Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1920 " Free Shipping in Florida "
Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1920 " Free Shipping in Florida "

Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1920 " Free Shipping in Florida "

Painted Aluminum Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Painted aluminum desk with laminate top from Carlotti, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Industrial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Painted Aluminum Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Painted Aluminum Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s

Painted Aluminum Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s

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

Materials

Teak

Bent Silberg Mobler Mid Century Danish Teak Desk
Bent Silberg Mobler Mid Century Danish Teak Desk

Bent Silberg Mobler Mid Century Danish Teak Desk

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

Materials

Rosewood

Hans Andersen Mid Century Danish Rosewood Desk
Hans Andersen Mid Century Danish Rosewood Desk

Hans Andersen Mid Century Danish Rosewood Desk

Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk
Located in Miami, FL
The early 20th century French secretaire was made of walnut. Called secretaire en abbatant by the French, in reference to the sloping-front drop-down desk surface, this particular e...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk
Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk

Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk

Guillerme et Chambron, Desk Table, Oak Writing Desk, Height Adjustable
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, desk table, oak writing desk, height adjustable. "Edition Votre Maison" This piece of furniture was created by,, workshop manager : Maurice Cazier(1924-2012 at...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Guillerme et Chambron, Desk Table, Oak Writing Desk, Height Adjustable
Guillerme et Chambron, Desk Table, Oak Writing Desk, Height Adjustable

Guillerme et Chambron, Desk Table, Oak Writing Desk, Height Adjustable

Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Chippendale style slant top desk in black lacquered wood. Red brilliant lacquered inferior part opening by three drawers with a crossb...
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Early 20th Century European Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900
Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900

Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900

T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Walnut Oval Desk
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century walnut desk with a top squared on the left over a set of four drawers in graduated heights with wooden bar drawer pulls, and rounded on the right, supported by a...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Walnut Oval Desk
T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Walnut Oval Desk

T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Walnut Oval Desk

John Keal Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Culver City, CA
This desk belongs in a museum, with perfect proportions, incredible craftsmanship, beautiful walnut woodwork and a spectacular overall design. A gem rarely seen and loved from all tr...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

John Keal Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
John Keal Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk

John Keal Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk

Desk Probably Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk by unknown designer. Probably produced in Sweden. Width: 132.5 ( 197.5 ) cm.
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1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Desk Probably Produced in Sweden
Desk Probably Produced in Sweden

Desk Probably Produced in Sweden

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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