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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1920s
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

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

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

Vintage Danish Modern Writing Desk by Domino Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern office desk with two banks of drawers. Danish made teak wood desk for home or office use. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

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

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

Secretaire by Torbjørn Afdal for Nesjestranda, Norway, 1960s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare secretaire designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced by Nesjestranda møbelfabrikk during the 1960s. Made from palisander with solid wood in the legs and the drawers. The drawers made...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Palisander

French Art Deco Desk in Pommelle Sapelle
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
An exceptional quality French Art Deco desk, produced around 1925 using solid Pomelle Sapele the desk has five drawers with bronze handles and crisply carved detail, the desk is free...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Other

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio Desk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio B.B.P.R. for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, metal, vinyl, plastic, Italy, circa 1960 This industrial 'Spazio' desk is designed by Studio B.B.P.R. A black vinyl tablet...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

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

Oak Art Deco Modernist Partner Desk by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist partner desk. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from ...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco 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

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

Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak secretary desk bureau drop front Louis XV Style. Direct from France, a lovely antique French carved “drop front” secretary/desk with quintessential French ...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Antique 6ft/184cm Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique French Empire Revival pedestal desk, Circa 1920 in date. This desk has been beautifully crafted from flame mahogany. The top has a decorative ormolu bod...
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1920s French Empire Revival Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

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

1960's Vintage Swedish Walnut Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning and extremely well made large 1960’s vintage walnut desk, which was recently imported from Sweden. The quality is exceptional, this is beautifully constructed and its a g...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

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

Midcentury teak desk in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy 1960's
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage desk, Italy 1960s in the style of Gianfranco Frattini. A beautiful italian desk with teak wood top and structure and cherry wood feet. Very stylish piece of design from the...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

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

Materials

Wood

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

Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb 1920s beautifully patinated oak roll top desk of neat proportions, finely carved and of gorgeous quality. The moulded top of rectangular fo...
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1920s English Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

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

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

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

Arne Vodder Danish Midcentury Teak Executive Desk
Located in Norwalk, CT
A rare and exceptional Danish midcentury double sided executive desk designed by Arne Vodder, c. 1960s. After studying under Finn Juhl at the Royal Danish Academy of fine Arts in Cop...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Scrittoio Proserpio Vintage Anni 60 Legno Impiallacciato Teak
Located in Milano, IT
Scrittoio con piano estraibile e alzata in legno impiallacciato teak.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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

Materials

Wood

Pierre Paulin Desk Model CM 217. France Edition Thonet, 1962
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A very rare Pierre Paulin (1922-2009) model CM 217 desk with square tubular legs in black lacquered metal on which rests a plywood top covered with black laminate, suspended pedestal...
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1960s French Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Vintage Desk Metal, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with side drawer column in enamelled metal with leatherette-covered top.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

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

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage “Biscayne” floating top walnut desk by Drexel and manufactured in the United States, circa 1960s. This desk has been built from the highest quality walnut wood and ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Italian large Desk by Vittorio Dassi solid wood and glass 60s - G725
Located in Lyon, FR
Imposing desk from the 50's and 60's attributed to the Italian designer Vittorio Dassi. Structure in solid wood and veneer, top in red glass. It is composed of two boxes with 4 drawers on each side. Very nice desk...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood

Antique French Country Louis XV Walnut Writing Desk Table, Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic antique French desk. The desk is in good condition and measures 19 inches deep x 31 wide x 30 inches tall. The desk dates to teh 1920s.
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Teak Desk, Model 77, Omann Jun, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A bright Mid-Century Modern teak desk, made in Denmark in the 1960s by Omann Jun Mobelfabrik. Classic Danish design, timeless exclusive vintage style. Furniture in very good condi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Derk Jan De Vries, Domus, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern desk by Derk Jan De Vries, Domus, Italy, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Reguitti Italy design in years '60 rare children desk school in wood
Located in Biella, IT
Reguitti Italy Brescia design in years '60 rare children desk school in wood good structure with little sign of use and wood worming, your see in photo's detail please
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Rosewood Desk Brazilian Midcentury Design by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1950s French Executive Desk: The Epitome of Mid-Century Elegance and Function
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your work setting with the sheer sophistication of our 1950s French executive desk. A true masterpiece, handcrafted from the finest mahogany, this desk stands as a testament ...
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1960s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Italian Midcentury Vittorio D'assi Desk, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Italian midcentury Vittorio D'assi desk from the 1960s is a stunning example of functional elegance. Designed by Vittorio D'assi, this desk showcases a harmonious blend of sleek ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Michael Taylor for Baker Midcentury Chinoiserie Teak and Walnut Partner Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous midcentury Hollywood Regency chinoiserie double sided partner desk By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Industrial 7900 series 'Economy' desk by André Cordemeyer for Gispen, 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This industrial desk was designed as a writing machine desk by André Cordemeyer for N.V. Gispen. It is part of the 7900 series. The desk has a metal base with high tapered leggs, 2 d...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Aluminum

Wilhelm Renz Freestanding Desk with Drawers, from, 1960s
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful freestanding desk from the 1960s. High-quality corpus in teak veneer with three drawers, one door, a book compartment on the rear and tapere...
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1960s German Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Formica, Teak

Large Vintage Oak Desk, Double Sided with Display End
Located in Ely, GB
A beautifully large vintage partner desk or possible retail counter desk. The desk is in good vintage condition with age related marks and scuf...
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1920s British Industrial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Modernist Teak Rollup Secretary Desk by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
Modernist Italian 1960s teak compact rollup secretary desk by Fratelli Proserpio. Writing surface pulls out for ease of use, two trays inside the top. Very good vintage condition, un...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Italian Desk from the 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in the 1960s the desk also features chrome tubular legs. Italian desk from the late 1960s characterize by the sleek and modern aesthetic. Second height 24.7 from the floor...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Italian Burl Wood & Brass Desk in Green Malachite Stain
Located in East Hampton, NY
This magnificent malachite green stained burl wood desk with small drawers and ample writing space, sits atop a metal frame with brass stretchers. It is Italian and possibly made by ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Herbert Hirche Desk for Holzäpfel
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic freestanding desk from the 1960s by Herbert Hirche for Holzäpfel. High-quality squared steel frame in black with a floating table top in teak veneer, a pull-out compartment f...
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1960s German Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Arne Vodder Rosewood Desk
Located in Toledo, OH
Arne Vodder rosewood desk. circa 1960s. Rosewood writing desk with a hinged fliptop to convert the desk into a partner's desk. Dovetailed drawers ...
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1960s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Stamped 1961 Danish Teak Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Mid-Century Modern circa 1961 Peter Lovig Danish Teak bookcase back desk designed for Hedens...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Desk Action Office 1, George Nelson, Herman Miller, Large Version
Located in Bern, CH
Design classic desk Action Office 1, George Nelson, Herman Miller, large version. Offered is a rare original design classic rarity, the desk Action Office 1. Model 64 902. Designe...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Italian Walnut Burl Louis XV Bombay Style Serpentine Writing Desk VGC
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hand-made in Italy, circa 1950s or 60s, this gorgeous 5-drawer Louis XV or Bombay style desk in Italian walnut burl with antiqued brass hardware. This desk has been in my collections...
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1960s Italian Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Wonderful Minimalistic Wenge Wood Table or Desk
Located in Munich, DE
Modernist massive wenge dining table from the 1960s, retailed by the dutch exclusive department store metz & co. very intelligent and minimalistic design - easy to disassemble to sto...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Rosewood & Chrome Arc Desk and Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rosewood and chrome arc desk and chair, circa 1960s. Very heavy and well made. The chair is currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabri...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Wood and Aluminum Desk Table 1960s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wood and aluminium desk table, 1960s Macassar wood from Indonesia.
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1960s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Original Lamp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' corner/writing desk, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s. In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, hired BBPR to design their New York showroom on Fifth Avenue and to create their first series of office furniture, called Spazio (1959/60). This line included chairs, shelving, cabinet systems, and desks, just like the one shown here. This ingenious design embraces a dynamic system, affording the ability to adjust the cabinet's positioning. Beneath the desk lies a compartment housing three drawers, while the mobile cabinet itself features three drawers alongside an extra compartment, providing both utility and versatility. The original lamp is affixed to the top that can be moved sideways. The tops are furnished with a burgundy red vinyl which adds a fresh touch the overall industrial appearance. The design won the Compasso d'Oro Award in 1962. Studio B.B.P.R. was an Italian architectural partnership founded in Milan in 1932 by Gianluigi Banfi (1910-1945), Lodovico Barbiano di Belgiojoso (1909-2004), Enrico Peressutti (1908-1976) and Ernesto Nathan Rogers (1909-1969) who had studied at the Politecnico di Milano. B.B.P.R. was thus an acronym formed from the first letters of their family names. The architects found each other in their opposition to fascism in Italy in the 1930s and 1940s during Mussolini's autocratic regime. The architects therefore believed in developing a style that would have no references to contemporary politics. During the Second World War, they all joined the resistance. However, Rogers, a Jew, fled to Switzerland and both Belgiojoso and Banfi were deported to the Mauthausen concentration camp in Austria, where Banfi died in 1945. Despite the immense loss of Banfi, their architectural practice continued in the same name as before after...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

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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