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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1890s
White & Gray A.R Cordemeyer for Gispen 3803 desk with Blue Linoleum Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century grey enameled desk designed by designer A. R Cordemeyer for famed Dutch manufacturer Gispen. This 1960s desk has one white cabinet with two drawers, metal privacy screen ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Desk by Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The 1960s functionalist style desk represents a fascinating piece of furniture that embodies the elegant marriage of functionality and aesthetics. This design object, with its tubula...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

One-off Oval Wood and Metal Table by Adelmo Rascaroli, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Custom made Italian 60s oval wood dining table by Adelmo Rascaroli. Black metal base with brass feet and wood top.
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1960s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

804 rosewood rolltop desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini 1960s
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Rare roll-top desk model 804 designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by Bernini, Italy 1960s. The desk is made of rosewood veneer and has a remarkable design. The piece can...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Jules Wabbes Early Versatile Free-Standing Corner Desk in Wengé
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, two-part corner writing desk, teak, coated steel, wengé, chrome, Belgium, 1960s This exceptional free-standing corner desk was crafted by the renowned designer Jules W...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern glass desk by Tosi, Italy 1960'
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian desk by Tosi, distinguished by its two glass panels adorned with elegant brass accents. The drawers give the impression of being suspended, contributing "airy design". This...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood

Vintage Vanity / Writing Desk With Chair by Morris of California. Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Campaign Style Vanity / Writing Desk With Chair by Morris of California. Circa 1960s Features a white body with contrasting bright yellow drawers...
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1960s American Campaign Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Rare 19th Century British India Solid Teak Slant Lid Floor Scholar's Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare British India slant lid floor desk likely used by a scholar or merchant. Beautifully handcrafted from solid wood with excellent proportions. The flat top can house inkwells and the slant utilized for writing or drawing. The lid opens on hinges to reveal a storage compartment. A wonderful piece to incorporate in your decor if you like to sit and spend time on the floor or it may be raised by easy customization to act as a bed desk...
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1890s Indian Anglo Raj Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Fine French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Directoire Marble Top Mirrored Vanity Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superbly crafted antique French Directoire style brass inlaid and bronze mounted secretaire desk or ladies vanity. The piece is perfect for paying bills or using as a makeup vanity...
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1890s French Directoire Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

1960s Finn Juhl France & Son Technocrat Desk Model 963 in Teak Made in Denmark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1960's Finn Juhl for France & Son Technocrat Desk Model 963 in Teak. Overall this item is in very good to excellent condition. The wood top is free from any major scratches, stains, or major imperfections. It has aged quite nicely and shows a gorgeous and very subtle patina. The drawers open easily and the metal finish on the legs are intact and clean. The bottom of the desk top from the ground is 26-1/2" but total clearance from the ground is 24-3/4" to the middle support beam. This piece came from a notable modern estate in Boston. It was purchased from Machine Age by the previous owner. The Eames aluminum chair...
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

1960s Rway Gold Painted Mirrored Top Vanity Desk
By RWAY
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, desk vanity you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful vanity desk is statement piece an...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Mirror, Wood, Paint

Louis XV Style Provincial Fruit Wood Writing Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV provincial style fruit wood writing table, made from 19th century and later elements. With a 4 board rectangular fruit wood overhanging top, two frieze / desk drawers, a sca...
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1960s Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Fruitwood

60s Mid Century Danish Teak Rosewood Arne Vodder Exec. Desk w/ Bookshelf drawers
Located in Madison, WI
Very nice original 1960's Arne Vodder Executive teak rosewood desk with a built in bookshelf on the back, three drawers and a filing cabinet. Finished on both sides, so if can be ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Rosewood Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, Brazilian Midcentury, 1965
Located in New York, NY
This bloch desk was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992), the “father” of Brazilian modernism, in 1965. The desk offers an interplay of rosewood tones and its elegance is complem...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

19th Century Aged Japanese Office Desk
Located in West Hollywood, CA
46 1/2" W x 28 1/8" H x 28 1/4" D Kneehole: 17 1/2" W x 23" H x 26" D Drawers: 10" W x 5" H x 14 1/2" D
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1890s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Ico Parisi Wood and Laminate toilette desk with mirror, Hotel Lorena, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
Ico and Luisa Parisi vanity desk from Hotel Lorena, Grosseto manufacured by Ditta Bernini Italy, 1959-60 wood, mirrored glass and laminate Measures: H 75cm,110 x 45 cm ; total hei...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Mirror, Laminate, Wood

Minimalist Solid Desk in Oak France 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalist dark stained oak desk with dovetail construction connecting the top to the side panels in solid oak with a floating part for 2 drawers. A beautiful piece of craftsmanship ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Classic freestanding desk in teak by Tibergaard, 1960s
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic freestanding desk from the 1960s by Tibergaard. High-quality corpus in teak veneer with six drawers, one bookcases on the rear and solid wood legs. Table bottom edge 70 cm Q...
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1960s Danish Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Jean Gillon, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Jean Gillon, Brazil, 1960s
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Vintage Imitation Wood Vinyl Desk by Mascagni for Harrods of London
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Leatherette desk with wood finish. Gilt metal hardware, profiles, handles and tips. Insignificant signs of time and wear. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Sexy Slim Rosewood and Chrome Desk by Ste. Marie and Laurent Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This sexy slim Ste-Marie and Laurent desk has beautiful rosewood grain and a black faux leather top. This Mid-Century desk floats on a modern chrome cantilever base and is finished o...
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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Action Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Action Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s
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1960s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Free-Standing Corner Desk in Solid Wengé
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Free-standing writing desk, solid wengé, Northern Europe, 1960s This rectangular shaped table is completely executed in solid wengé. The corpus is structured in a horizontal manner...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wenge

English Pine One Drawer Writing Table
Located in Wilson, NC
English pine one drawer writing table which was most likely painted originally and stripped and wax finished in the last 30 years. It has a pl...
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1890s English Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Fine Quality English Satinwood Carlton House Desk with Cherubs and Musical Theme
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular hand-paint decorated satinwood Carlton House desk with beautifully painted cherubs and musical instruments, flowers and figures. The desk is in its original fin...
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1890s English Adam Style Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

Maison Regain Desk Set in Solid Elm
Located in BREDA, NL
Iconic desk set by Roland Haeusler for Maison Regain from France, 1960's. Great simple design in solid Elmwood with single pull out drawer. Beautiful joint detailing on corners with ...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Elm

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Larger Teak Desk for Soborg Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1960's. Featuring a larger, rectangular wood and metal four drawer desk form with 2 rear cubby shelves...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Enamel, Iron

Model 53 Mid Century Italian Desk By Gianfranco Frattini For Bernini
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Stunning design and real quality make this desk one of the stand out pieces for sale in our collection. Originally designed in 1957 by iconic Italian designer Gianfranco Frattini, th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

“Japanese Series” Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands 1960
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful Dutch design desk from the highly wanted Japanese Series designed by Cees Braakman, manufactured by Pastoe in the Netherlands, circa 1960. This stunning desk is made of ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Lacquered wood cantilevered table
Located in New York, NY
Lacquered wood cantilevered desk.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

Canaan Desk by Marcel Breuer produced by Gavina spa in 1962
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Canaan desk by Marcel Breuer, produced by Gavina spa in 1962. Desk with drawers and filing cabinet. Rosewood structure. Dino Gavina was in Breuer’s country house in New Canaan. He...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Harvey Probber Zebrano & Ebonized Mahogany Two Drawer Desk
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid Century American Harvey Probber Inc. Writing Desk, 1960's. Featuring a rectangular form in mixed wood construction with smooth heavily veneered Zebrawood surface and ski...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Zebra Wood

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

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Jens Risom
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut writing desk by Jens Risom and manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. This desk has a conserv...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Desk by Edmondo Palutari for Dassi, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Wooden desk with 5 drawers designed by Edmondo Palutari. Wear due to age and age of the desk.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
Located in Highland, IN
This remarkable "magic desk" design by Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen is incredibly innovative and versatile. Beautifully crafted of teak by Vantinge Møbelindu...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Executive Desk by Mauser, Veneered Wood, Chromed Metal Germany, 1960
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

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Metal, Chrome

Raymond Loewy desk df 2000
Located in Portland, OR
This Df-2000 desk Designed By Raymond Loewy For Doubinsky Freres is compact, vibrant and sturdy. It has a shelving compartment underneath that can be adjusted in height and a few lar...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum, Steel

Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova Executive Desk in Black
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova, desk, black lacquered wood, nickel-plated steel, Italy, 1960s This modern, streamlined writing desk is designed by Gianni Moscatelli in the sixties....
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk in the John Stuart's Janus Collection Style
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern secretary/ wall unit cabinet in the John Stuart's Janus Collection Style. Circa 1960s Features a pull-out writing shelve surface hidden by a false front d...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Freestanding Desk Teak wood Danish Design, Denmark 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk in teak wood with 3 drawers on each side, as well as a drawer in the middle of Danish design from around the 1960s. Key included. Dimensions in cm: H:72 W:130 D:70 ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and quite unusual antique Edwardian leather top writing table. This was made in England, it dates from around 1890-1900. This is very well made and is a useful size, the...
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1890s British Edwardian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Danish Teak Drop Leaf Writing Desk By Arne Vodder, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
This writing desk was designed by Arne Vodder and was produced in Denmark in the 1960s. It is made from teak and features a drop leaf . It is in very good vintage condition. extent 1...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

19th Century French mahogany and marble top centre table
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century French mahogany and marble top centre / occasional table in the manor of Francois Linke (1855 – 1946) having the original inset rouge marble top, with a single oak lined...
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1890s French Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

Green Leatherette and Metal Cabinets, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Pair of green leatherette and metal cabinets with shelf, Italy, 60s. Provenance Gabicce Mare city hall. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden pack...
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1960s Italian Industrial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Vintage Walnut Writing Desk by Kent Coffey Temp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This unique walnut writing desk was designed and manufactured by Kent Coffey Tempo in the United States circa 1960. the vintage writing desk features...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Desk Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy, 1960s
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1960s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Vintage Walnut Executive Desk by Florence Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage executive desk designed by architect and furniture designer Florence Knoll in the United States, circa 1960s. This iconic design...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Ico Parisi Desk for Mim Rome from 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Ico Parisi desk in wood and steel including leg protectors for MIM Rome. MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) was founded in Rome in 1957 as a company for the des...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Olavi Hänninen "Paletti" Desk for Nupponen, Finland
Located in Göteborg, SE
The desk is in fine vintage condition. The top of the desk has some discoloration and there is minor damage to the veneer. Nothing super visible, but it's there.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Vintage Børge Mogensen Desk and Chair in Teak and Steel, Denmark, 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Børge Mogensen Denmark, Vintage Teak desk with chair. Desk H 71 x W 130 x D 80 cm (w/Flip W 180 cm) Chair H 75 x W 49 x D 36 cm (Seat H 46 cm)
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Midcentury Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
This iconic midcentury Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak cylinder rolltop secretary desk cabinet is circa 1960. The Classic Scandinavian Modern design has clean, Minimalist lines a...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Oak Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Carved oak, with original brass hardware. Measures: 40"W x 24"D x 29.5"H. Ver...
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1960s Hollywood Regency Neoclassical Revival Karges Writing Desk
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency desk for sale. Manufactured by Karges in the 1960s, and in beautiful vintage condition. Really special writing desk that ...
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1960s American Neoclassical Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Hans J. Wegner Sewing Table, Model AT-33, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully crafted model AT-33 sewing table designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured in Denmark by cabinet maker Andreas Tuck. This teak and oak table features two extendable side l...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wicker, Oak, Teak

Danish Modern Executive Brazilian Rosewood Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern executive rosewood desk designed and manufactured in Denmark, circa 1960s. This desk has a very particula...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Multifunctional Table
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' table, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, 1960s. In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, hir...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Danish Modern Secretary Desk Vanity in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Ideal for collectors limited on space but unwilling to compromise on style and functionality this splendid secretary desk, designed by the influential Arne Wahl Iversen, is the quint...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

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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