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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Doge Large Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa for Cassina
By Carlo Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Doge Large Dining Table designed by Carlo Scarpa.
Manufactured by Cassina (Italy)
ULTRARATIONAL EMBLEM
A sculptural structure that has become an emblem of Italian design, a trademar...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$18,329 / item
Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kidney Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a delightful antique Victorian flame mahogany kidney shaped kneehole desk, Circa 1880 in date.
The free standing desk features satinwood and box woodline inlay and banding. ...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Large Spanish Dining or Desk Table with Carved Legs and Wood Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish refectory desk table with solid legs and wood stretcher
Original perfect condition
Top table in perfect condition
Very heavy piece
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-20th Century, Freestanding Oak Desk by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural freestanding oak executive desk by Henning Kjærnulf, crafted in Denmark circa 1960s. The design showcases the expressive wood craftsmanship and sculpted contours charact...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
18th Century Italian Louis XV Writing Table Inlaid Rosewood Center Desk
Located in Milano, MI
Elegant 18th century Italian rosewood center table from Tuscany, Italy, a rectangular shaped Louis XV veneered desk with one small drawer on the front, raised by elegant à cabriole legs with superlative and contrasting ebony and box wood inlaid profiles, ending with curled feet.
This antique Italian table...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Boxwood, Ebony, Rosewood
French Wood Table by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible wood table by Charles Dudouyt, made in France, 1940's. Rectangular top with four thick carved wood legs and ball feet. Newly refinished in light stain showing nice grain ...
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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Wood
Exceptional Desk in Mahogany, Walnut, Ebony and Brass Early 20th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Exceptional Secretary Desk in Mahogany, Walnut, Ebony and Brass Early 20th Century
This unique desk is one of the most exceptional pieces of furniture we have ever seen. Truly museu...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
AT 305 - Writing desk in teak by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AT 305 - Desk in teak with three drawers by Hans J. Wegner. Made by Andreas Tuck.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Desk, c1970s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
This stunning vintage Mid Century Modern rosewood desk, c1960s, is a timeless statement piece that effortlessly blends form and function. Crafted from richly grained rosewood and pro...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Dos Gallos Custom Writing Desk with Spiral Legs, Drawers and Iron Supports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Custom Salamanca two-drawer oak writing desk with iron supports. Hand-carved details throughout. Iron pulls. Beautiful patina. Can be made in any size, and finish. Can also be ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Antique William IV Style Oak and Pollard Oak Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
William IV oak and pollard oak writing table with a tooled leather top, 19th century. The top with an inset tooled leather top with pollard oak banding and oak molded edges, 3 oak fr...
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19th Century English William IV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Alexandre Chevrie, a museum quality French ormolu mounted mahogany Royal Executive "Empire" Desk, circa 1875.
Double sided desk with six solid bronze lions paw feet, framed ormolu lions on both sized, jewel quality ormolu medusa heads concealing the drawer locks, and exquisite ormolu frieze designs throughout. With original red leather top.
Truly the best quality desk with the most sophisticated design for this Napoleon III period.
There was a similar bedroom set in this style that was made for King...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
French Carved Wood Brutalist Table by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible wood table by Charles Dudouyt, made in France, 1940's. Large rectangular parquet top with thick intricately carved wood legs on pedestal base. Original finish shows nice a...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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
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
Customized Mid-Century Modern Desk by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern L-shaped designed desk by Danish-American furniture designer Jens Risom. Teak wood with an under right side connected extension.
Customized by French artist Fabie...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Resin, Lacquer, Teak
Petite Ebonized Child Size or Ladies Writing Desk attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Refined and compact, this Maison Jansen–attributed Directoire-style desk from the 1950s showcases timeless French elegance in a scaled-down form ideal for a lady’s writing table or c...
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1950s French Directoire Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Hans Wegner Vintage Danish PP-312 Desk in Oak
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner - PP-312 Desk, c1970s
The Model 312 desk is a variation of Hans Wegner's well-known Model 305 from 1953. Most of Wegner's finest tables were produced by Andreas Tuck at ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Regency Period Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine period English writing table or desk of mahogany from the Regency Era, circa 1825, featuring an inset rectangular embossed leather top with a reeded edge around the circumfere...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Walnut Desk, Side Table or Writing Table, Louis XIII
Located in Labrit, Landes
French desk or side table, made circa 1660
Massive walnut and iron handles.
Nice antique patina.
The turned legs and bars are typical of the Louis XIII style.
Legroom height and dept...
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17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
$3,121 Sale Price
20% Off
Belmont Adjustable Hydraulic Architectural Drafting / Work Table, Art Deco Style
By Belmont
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid Century Modern / Art Deco adjustable hydraulic architectural drafting or working table,
by Belmont 1940s / 50s
The table is equipped with a hydraulic lift height adjustment syste...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Paul Evans Brutalist Skyline Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Paul Evans brutalist 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
$16,250 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Civil War era British campaign writing desks. Made of mahogany featuring a folding form that opens to a writing surface complete with ...
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Mid-19th Century Campaign Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Petit Bureau En Forme De Libre, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
A design table crafted by Charlotte Perriand to bring the warmth of wood and a free-spirited aesthetic into her studio.
Without inhibiting the user, the rounded, asymmetrical curv...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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...
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Mid-20th Century North American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,396 Sale Price
50% Off
French 19th Century Louis XV Marquetry Writing Table
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful marquetry writing table features a lovely brass banded serpentine top, bronze mounts, and one large drawer. The floral marquetry work is detailed and balanced. The wri...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Spanish Baroque Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century Spanish Baroque center table made of solid walnut with lyre shaped legs joined by wrought iron stretchers. Two dovetailed drawers with hand-carved decoration and ...
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18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
AT 305 - Desk in oak by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AT 305 - Desk in oak with two flaps and three drawers. Designed by Hans J. Wegner and made by cabinetmaker Andreas Tuck.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Larkin Solid Antique Oak Quatersawn Table, circa 1900s
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful Solid Antique oak Quarter sawn library table with drawer by Larkin. Original label present. Sturdy construction.
Stretcher shelf is 9"H. Beauti...
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Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,172 Sale Price
30% Off
1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Marble Slant Front Desk Table Secretary
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern folding slant front desk writing table secretaire, in beautiful wood with three drawers. This beautiful piece is completed by the whi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Ennio Fazioli for MIM 'Tolomeo' Writing Desk in Wood and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ennio Fazioli for MIM Roma, 'Tolomeo' writing desk, wood veneer, walnut, steel, Italy, after 1963
The Tolomeo desk has often been mistakenly attributed to Ico Parisi due to its stri...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Primitive Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fir, Reclaimed Wood
1920s French Art Deco Leather Writing Top Giltwood Carving Rosewood Desk
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind, monumental French Art Deco desk is a striking testament to refined craftsmanship. Originally purchased at the iconic "Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratif...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
Paul Frankl, Desk, Cork, Mahogany, Leather, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A cork, dark-stained mahogany, brass and black-dyed leather desk designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Johnson Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
18th Century Walnut Writing Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Queen Anne era Walnut writing table, with bordered edge and book matched burl walnut veneer with mixed wood inlays to the top with rounded corners to the front, shaped inlay apron,...
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Mid-18th Century Unknown Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Small Mahogany secretary .Georgian style .England
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice attractive small secretary . Georgian style .Mahogany .
Green Leather inlay . Good quality piece . nice interior.
Ideal working space ,Because its size . fits every room...
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1960s English Georgian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Ebonized and Gilded Chinoiserie Karges Leather Top Writing Executuve Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Ebonized and Gilded Chinoiserie Karges Leather Top Writing Executive Desk is an extraordinary example of fine craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Designed by the renowned Ameri...
Category
1960s American Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
$2,636 Sale Price
20% Off
Müller Desk TB229 in Metal 'Reseda green'
Located in Tilburg, NL
Müller Desk TB229 in Metal 'Reseda green'. Germany, current production.
Beautiful classic looking Müller Desk TB229 showing great craftmanship and quality.
The CLASSIC LINE models ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$4,803 / item
The Bi Writing Desk. Handcrafted from solid jequitibá and imbuia wood.
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Bi writing desk brings modernity and lightness combined with a classic touch. It's crafted from solid jequitibá and imbuia woods and features a movable storage compartment that c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1750 Venezia Italy Baroque Carved and Inlaid Walnut Desk with Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
This extraordinary desk showcases the excellent taste in form and material use, featuring solid walnut wood with beautiful grain and a warm tone that give it an elegant appearance. The carved and gilded trim of the base give a sense of movement and fluidity, lending the piece a captivating decorative charm. On the he top there is an elegant inlaid walnut rim, instead the drawers are beatifully underlined by a gilded one. Under the top there are two removable shelves opening on the front. The main feature of this magnificent desk is the possibility of being used in the center of the room, showing its best even in the back, having it perfectly finished, something that was not obvious for furniture of the same era.
Resting on tapered legs, this statuary desk attains an airly, elegant quality.
This masterpiece hails from the Mid-18th Century and was created by the Master Venetian cabinetmakers.
Referring bibliography:
This piece is featured in the book: Il mobile Veneziano del Settecento, G.Morazzoni, Gorlich Editore Milano, 1958 translated "The 18th Century Venetian Furniture", tav. 312 b...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
English Benchmade Inlaid Mahogany Chippendale Leather-top Pedestal Partners Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Due late October, 2025...
One of the finest British made inlaid mahogany pedestal Partner's Desk with finest British hide tooled and gilt leather surface. This desk is made by our ...
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2010s English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Oak Desk with Seven Drawers, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning vintage oak desk, designed in France, circa 1940s. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this desk features thoughtful design and wood...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Antique Walnut Slant Front Queen Anne Style Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 19th century English Queen Anne style slant front desk with three drawers & inner compartments.
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19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Executive Desk by Mauser, Veneered Wood, Chromed Metal Germany, 1960
By Mauser Werke
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-Century Executive Desk in walnut veneered wood and chrome plated metal. From the "Chefbüro Mauser-Programm" by Mauser-Werke Waldeck, Germany, c. 1960
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Chinoiserie Multiple Compartments Asian Writing Table Desk Rounded Bach MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chinoiserie Multiple Compartments Asian Writing Table Desk Rounded Bach MINT
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
Antique White Wicker Dressing Table / Desk & Chair Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming antique wicker vanity / desk with matching chair. Chair seat cushion has been reupholstered in a pink & white plaid cotton fabric. A ver...
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19th Century American Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker
Freestanding Desk in Solid Oak, by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined mid-century freestanding desk in solid oak and with brass handles. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in 1950s.
Nice lines for this perfect office desk. Overall a great impression...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Gorgeous Antique English Inlaid Walnut Carlton House Desk Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This stunning antique English Carlton House desk, circa 1900, is a superb example of Edwardian-era craftsmanship and timeless design. Fashioned from fine walnut, the desk is richly d...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vanity / Desk in Mahogany and Brass by Josef Frank, 1950's
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Vanity / Desk in Mahogany and Brass by Josef Frank, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Mahogany, brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rosewood Executive Desk
By Gayeski Furniture Coordinates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exquisite mid-century rosewood desk, crafted by Gayeski Furniture Coordinates, Inc. in Panama City, Florida during the 1970s, is a true testament to timeless design and craftsma...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mastercraft Brass Writing Desk and Chair Circa 1960s
By Mastercraft
Located in Peabody, MA
An extremely rare solid brass writing desk and chair with a stylized neoclassical motif of crossed arrows and target medallions. The chair is fitted with an unusual basketweave seat ...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk, Denmark 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk,
Model 310 for Søborg Møbler
Denmark 1950s
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Coen de Vries Petite Writing Desk, 1954
By Coen de Vries, Devo
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful designed, original Mid-Century Modern petite writing desk with black dye birch X-base, red dye birch drawer and a formica top. Coen de Vries is among the Dutch pioneers of ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Birch
Portuguese Baroque Style Library Table by Alfonso Marina
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing walnut library center table or writing table hand-crafted, labeled, signed, and dated by Alfonso Marina. For over 50 years Marina has created the highest quality timeless pie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak writing desk or library table with built-in bookcases
In the manner of Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Measur...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Bernhardt Pedersen Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Roll Top Desk
Located in Plainview, NY
A rare Bernhardt Pedersen & Son Danish Mid Century Modern roll top writing desk crafted from beautifully grained rosewood, the desk emanates a warm and inviting aura, drawing attenti...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$2,888 Sale Price
24% Off
Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed
By Seng
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique American Renaissance Revival style carved walnut extension table by Seng, Chicago, Illinois. circa 1920/1930
Born in the United States in the early 20th century, featuring a rare and unusual form and extension mechanism. Slightly lift the rectangular top and the slide the mechanical horizontal draw-leaf style extensions to expand the the width of the top, morphing the library table / sofa console into a kitchen table / dining table.
Having a bookmatched burl wood, oak and walnut banded, parquetry inlay top, molded apron with dovetailed frieze drawer, rising on turned urn baluster-form standards, over shaped stretcher joined trestle base with twist ornamentation, resting on bun feet, signed, stamp to frame under top.
Dimensions: (approx)
31" High, 54" Wide, 23.5" Deep
Extended: 37.5" Deep
Provenance / Acquisition:
John Phifer Marrs collection.
Important auction house J. Garrett Auctioneers, Dallas, Texas, May 2021 catalog, presented a special curated collection from John Phifer Marrs, premier Southern interior designer known for an elegant, fresh and inviting design method, often called The New Southern Style...
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Burl
Queen Anne, Mahogany, Brass, Writing Desk, England, 1900s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Queen Anne, Mahogany, Brass, Writing Table or Desk, England, 1900s
A Queen Anne style mahogany and brass writing desk designed and produced in late 19th/early 20th century England. ...
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Early 1900s English Queen Anne Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Danish Modern Roll Top Desk or Dresser in Rosewood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A writing desk and cabinet from Denmark circa 1960's. It features beautifully grained rosewood with tons of storage. Writing table extends o...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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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