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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Mid-Century Long Writing Table, High Gloss Lacquer, Walnut Veneer, Italy c. 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Handcrafted long writing table, glossy walnut veneer, Italy, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, C1900
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique roll top desk offers paneled quarter sawn oak construction with s-top opening to full interior over base with flanking drawer towers h...
Category
Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period petite drop front secretary desk
By Lifetime Furniture
USA, Circa 1900
Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with original hammered cop...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
French Directoire style minister's desk in solid wood with leather pad
Located in Landivy, FR
This minister's desk with 5-drawers is a craft-handed reproduction of the world-renowned French Directoire style, which dates back to the end of the 18th century.
This range is char...
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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Paul Evans Brutalist Skyline Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Paul Evans brutalist "Skyline" sculpted bronze resin dining table with 48" x 96" x 3/4" thick glass top. Signed PE70
Only base is 65" x 27".
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Unique Italian Duo Desk in Walnut with Marquetry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Double desk, walnut, Italy, 1950s
This custom-made desk, designed for two people, combines functionality with elegant craftsmanship. The L-shaped tabletop allows simultaneous use by...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Jacques Adnet - A French 1950s Desk with Lamp by Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Adnet - A fine French Mid-Century rectangular desk and lamp, with a black lacquered metal base, pivoting leather covered drawer,
saddle-stitched leather mail holder...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Gallotti and Radice Glass President Desk Italy suits Hollywood Recency interior
Located in Dronten, NL
President Desk made of safety glass with a stainless steel frame.
Originally designed by Gallotti & Radice in 1971, this piece is made circa 1988.
Marked with label.
Gallotti & Rad...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
19th Century Writing Desk with Drawer
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This is an elegant antique writing desk, commonly referred to as a “bureau plat,” likely dating from the late 18th to early 19th century. Crafted from a warm-toned walnut, the desk f...
Category
19th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Beautiful Italian Parquetry Writing Desk
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This chic Italian writing desk has feminine curves, with a modern edge! This traditional, classic design is offset with sleek details – both desktop and drawer are flush, seamlessly...
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20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Modern Gunni Omann Rosewood Desk
By Gunni Omann
Located in Uccle, BE
Measurements for the kneehold:
Height from floor is 67cm (26.4 inches), Width 63cm (24.8 inches), Depth 46cm (18 inches).
There are 2 niches in the back that measures 11 inches wide...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Elefante Console Table 39 by NONO, Stacked Design, Joel Escalona's Touch
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Elefante Console Table 39 by NONO, Stacked Design, Joel Escalona's Touch
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Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO
Crafting Elegance with ...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Large French Art Deco Desk by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful large Art Deco wood desk by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1930s. Rectangular parquet top with intricately carved wood legs on pedestal base. Two cabinet doors on each side o...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk in Walnut and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, walnut, brass, Italy, 1950s
This Italian desk from the 1950s articulates a clear architectural sensibility: two symmetrical drawer volumes slightly cantilevered above ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Renaissance Hand Carved Desk or Writing Table with Carved St
Located in Miami, FL
We are delighted with this four-sided carved desk with five dark oak drawers.
This is a collectible desk.
It has five front drawers and another five false drawers at the back, maki...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Plastic Mid Century Yellow Parsons Table and Chair 1970s
By Syroco
Located in New York, NY
Cool Yellow plastic 1970s mid century yellow desk and chair. .This fun and vibrant desk has a cutout for your notebooks and papers. Very simple parsons design , great for a den or fo...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plastic
19th Century Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Center Table
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Extremely elegant Louis XV Style writing desk or center table, with a gracefully adorned floral marquetry and intricate borders on the tray, revealing a single drawer and elegantly c...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Brass
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
1930s "Record" desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Luxurious “Record” desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, with birch root top and sides and framed with contrasting zebrano. Asymmetric design with drawers on the right and elegantly curved left...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Zebra Wood
French Steel Desk by Paul Le Geard for Maison Jansen Edition DOM
By Paul Legeard
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderful French steel desk by Paul Le geard.
Designed for Maison Jansen. Edition DOM.
Measures: The glass is .75" thick and in perfect condition.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique English Burl 4 Drawer Leather Top Davenport C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique English Burl 4 Drawer Leather Top Davenport Unsigned C1880
Measures - 32 3/4 h x 16 1/4 w x 19 d
This exquisite antique English Davenport desk, dating to circa 1880, feature...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s National Mt Airy Mahogany Chippendale Writing Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Mahogany Chippendale writing desk by National Mount Airy Furniture of North Carolina.
Measures 34 W x 23.25" D x 38.25' H. Writ...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Waterfall Desk in Tortoise Color Penshell, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
A Karl Springer desk in Tortoise color Pen-Shell with 3 recessed drawers.
Signed with brass plaque.
Category
1970s Philippine Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Shell, Wood
Duotone Metal Desk by Marko, Blue and Gray, Two Drawers
By Marko, Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of industrial design, this duotone metal desk by Marko features a distinctive blue and gray finish that embodies mid-century utilitarian aesthetics. With its robus...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Elefante Desk 4 Versatile, Serves as Dining Table, Organic Shape
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Elefante Desk 4 Versatile, Serves as Dining Table, Organic Shape
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Introduction: Crafting Elegance with a Modernist Touch
NONO, renowned for its decade-long journey in redefining ...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
$8,912 Sale Price / item
30% Off
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
Caos Crocodile Desk
Located in Milan, IT
This superb object of functional decor is the leather-upholstered counterpart of the Caos Metallica Desk. Its structure is a stunning decorative accent in a modern or contemporary ho...
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
$39,450 / item
Scandinavian Veneered Biedermeier Writing Desk with Lyres
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A small mahogany and walnut veneered table or writing desk with brass holders in the lyres formed sides. The top is provided with inlaid green leather; the drawers have divided small...
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Early 1800s Scandinavian Empire Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Lane Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage classic midcentury Lane walnut desk. This piece features atomic tapered legs, veneered wood grain laminate top and large dovetail drawers with ample storage. A lovely desk p...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Early 20th Century
Quarter sawn oak, with hammered copper hardware. Desk locks, and ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Mid Century White Steel Tanker Des w/ Formica Top by Globe-Wernicke
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Atomic age white painted steel tanker desk features a wood grain Formica top, 2 pull-out work tables, and a center drawer with 5 side drawers. The de...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$1,320 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid-Century Modern Executive Free Standing Desk in the Style of Bodil Kjær, 1960
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Executive Free Standing Desk in the Style of Bodil Kjær, Denmark, 1960s
Striking and architectural, this exceptional mid-century executive desk was crafted in Den...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Versatile Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk Dining Table 1960s
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A versatile Mid century walnut kitchen, dining table or writing desk. Book matched top with solid legs. The top and legs are in superb condition and almost look new. The underside an...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Cerused Desk / Vanity 1950's
Located in Fulton, CA
A very unique and unusual black cerused desk or vanity. I searched for quite some time, but was unable to find anything comparable. Considering its exceptional design, I would guess ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Wood Straight Leg Column Dining Table in Maple by Fort Standard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This contemporary, minimal dining table features a two inch thick hardwood top and four large round legs with no other structural base components....
Category
2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
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...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plywood, Lacquer
Contemporary Desk Table 'Ms Bean', Smoked Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Desk table MS BEAN
Designed by IDA L. HILDEBRAND
Dimensions : L. 150 cm / D. 70 cm / H. 75 cm
Top thickness : 5 cm
Model shown in the picture : Smoke oak - Veneered tabletop
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$3,603 / item
Inlaid Teak Writing Desk from India
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful writing desk, handcrafted in India out of aged teak wood and responsibly sourced animal bone inlay. Late 20th Century (1990-1995). Narrow apron, bottom stretchers in H p...
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1990s Indian Anglo-Indian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bone, Teak
$2,420 Sale Price
28% Off
USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' 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
David Parmelee for Founders Staved Rosewood X-Form Desk or Table, Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-century modern writing desk featuring a staved rosewood top over an X-form chrome base, designed by Dave Parmelee for Founders Furniture, circa 1970s.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Alvar Aalto Desk by Artek 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek writing table with drawers, birch with cream linoleum. The desk is from around the 1960s and in good used condition. Designer Alvar Aalto.
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
Italian Modernist Walnut and Brass Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Uithoorn, NL
This one-of-a-kind Italian desk in walnut with brass details is a rare and authentic piece of craftsmanship from the 1940s–50s. Handmade rather than produced in series, it combines ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
"Volpi" writing desk with drawer in natural Brazilian wood, office table
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Alfredo Volpi is a Brazilian painter who, throughout his career, experimented with geometric shapes, especially variations on flag shapes. The Volpi desk is inspired by the geometric...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Solid Oak and Walnut Jameson Desk by Lynnea Jean
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Aitkin, MN
This custom wood desk is hand-made in the United States with all hardwood construction. This modern design is characterized by its solid white oak body, minimalist walnut inlay detail, and unique split leg detail. Convenient and accessible storage drawers feature integrated hardware and a soft-closing mechanism. This contemporary design can look beautiful floating in a room as an executive desk or anchored against a wall or other furniture piece. The natural finish brings out the beautiful golden tones of white oak. This piece can be ordered in 4 finishes: Oak, Walnut, Ash and Matte Black.
Jameson Collection by Lynnea Jean...
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2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Hardwood
$6,700 / item
Kurt Ostervig Style Oak Coffee Table with Rounded Corners and U-Shaped Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Kurt Østervig style oak coffee table with simple box square frame. Beautiful minimalist design. In original condition with some fading to the table top and a visible dent...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
18th Century Painted Table, Attributed to George Brookshaw
Located in Richmond, London
A very decorative late 18th century painted table, attributable to George Brookshaw. English, circa 1795.
Why we like it
We love the decorative aspect of this table, with most of t...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine and very rare antique Victorian burr walnut twin pedestal partners desk, Circa 1860 in date.
It is made from fabulous burr walnut, the rectangular top with a fabulous inset gold tooled green leather writing surface.
One side has an arrangement of three drawers in the frieze over a pair of pedestals each with three graduated drawers, the other side has a central frieze drawer with a cupboard in each pedestal, each opens to a central shelf.
The desk is fitted with the original turned walnut handles and it stands on a plinth base raised on brass castors.
The desk has its original locks and keys and the locks are stamped H&C, By Royal Letters Patent.
Instil the elegance of a bygone era to a special place in your home with this fabulous decorative antique desk...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style Folding Desk with One Drawer, 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XV style folding desk with one drawer. An exceptional Louis XV style desk, made of early Italian antique oak wood.
This piece screams high quality. Beautiful grain and patina....
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
17th C Style Italian Rustic Primitive Reclaimed Wood Farmhouse Table To Order
Located in Encinitas, CA
Primitivo rustic refectory style desk table:
Our “Primitivo” desk and table line; rustic, primitive plank top Tuscan farmhouse table with drawer and cross-stretchers, handcrafted in old fir solids, enhanced heavy grain texture, expertly finished in classic Italian shellac patina.
Measures: 63.5”L x 30.5”W with solid multi-plank top 1.5” thick and heights of 30-31.5” and single drawer:
As shown in Old Fir
Optional finishes include:
- Natural blonde shellac
- Classic shellac
- Espresso Dark stain shellac
- Moro blackened shellac
*Gloss, satin & waxed finishes also available to order
*Also available in Old Chestnut, Poplar, or Walnut with smooth or brushed grain finish.
**Available with or without drawers in custom length from our authentic antique reproduction line.
**Larger or smaller table & desk sizes available by quote.
**Expedited shipping options.
Please inquire.
Bellini’s Old World...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Primitive Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fir, Reclaimed Wood
$6,075 Sale Price / item
22% Off
Red Orix Desk by Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Striking example of Italian Radical design, this red “Orix” desk was created by architects Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni in the early 1970s. Bold, sculptural, and unmist...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
French Louis XV Period Walnut 1- Drawer Writing Table, mid 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rectangular top with rounded and molded corners atop a conforming case housing one drawer, the case with a shaped apron, the drawer retaining antique brass pulls, raised on ...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Country Estate Partners Desk
Located in Annville, PA
Deceptively simple at first glance the Country Estate Partners Desk by Niagara Furniture is remarkably sophisticated in its attention to detail throughout. The top section of the des...
Category
2010s Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$4,210 / item
Drexel Heritage Georgian Chippendale Style Inlaid Mahogany Executive Office Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Drexel Heritage Georgian Chippendale Style Inlaid Mahogany Executive Office Desk. Item features a shapely curved form, seven drawers w...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany twin pedestal desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany twin pedestal desk, the moulded square edge top, inset with tooled hide, above one large and two short frieze drawers. The pedestals having an arrangement of graduated drawe...
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19th Century British Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Richard Artschwager 3 drawer walnut Pedestal Desk New York 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Walnut custom narrow desk by renowned painter and sculptor, Richard Artschwager, who in 1953 designed a small collection of furniture in New York City. These pieces are sca...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$3,135 Sale Price
40% Off
Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Leather Top Slant Front Architect's Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Georgian style slant front architect's desk. The desk features shallow drawers and shelved cabinets on one side and open bookcases with adjustable shelving on the othe...
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1960s American Georgian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Fine Antique French Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk After Linke 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A fine antique French wood, porcelain and ormolu mounted bureau plat, in the manner of Linke, Circa 1860 in date.
The shaped ormolu mounted serpentine top is fitted with a gold too...
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19th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Svend Aage Madsen writing desk in rosewood H.P. Hansen Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning freestanding writing desk was designed by Svend Aage Madsen for H.P. Hansen in Denmark, 1960. Its distinctive boomerang-shaped form exemplifies the organic fluidity of Danis...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Small French Louis XVI Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
This desk brings timeless elegance and delicate refinement to your home. Crafted from Acacia wood in a soft Country mahogany finish, this piece showcases a smooth top, and turret cor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,405 / item
Studio BBPR for Olivetti "Spazio" Desk with an Olive Felt Top, Italy, 1960's
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti "Spazio" Desk with an Olive Felt Top, Italy, 1960's
Designed in the 1960's by the Italian architecture collective Studio BBPR, this desk is a compact but di...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Antique French Louis XIII Style Draw Leaf Dining Table with Barley Twist Legs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique French Louis XIII style oak draw leaf extending dining table with barley twist legs. This table has been lovingly restored...
Category
1920s French Louis XIII Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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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