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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1890s
Freestanding Diplomat Desk Made In Mahogany By Fritz Henningsen From 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
This freestanding desk is a magnificent piece of furniture art, created by the renowned designer Fritz Henningsen back in the 1930s. Crafted from mahogany wood and equipped with bras...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
vintage desk desk 70's adjustable
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage desk desk 70's adjustable
period 70s
design unknown Sweden
condition good signs of use; scratches; discoloration;
size 71 (highest position)...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
English Neoclassical Style Mahogany Library Table or Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic English library table or writing table hand-crafted from solid mahogany. The table features a large trestle base with Greco-Roman style corinthian column legs in the neoclas...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Glass desk, Italy 1980
Located in Roma, RM
Glass desk, Italy 1980
Product details
Dimensions: 150 W x 72 H x 70.5 D cm
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian style 3 drawer desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1920s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Louis XV style desk 1950s
Located in Catania, IT
Vintage desk in the Louis XV style with decorations and inlays
lacquered wood and gilt bronzes, with 3 capacious drawers.
In good condition, writing surface to be re-done.
Category
1940s Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
English Mahogany Regency Style Partners Desk, circa 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
English Regency style mahogany partners desk, circa 1930. The top curves inward on each side for two to comfortably share the top. Each side features two drawers and a cabinet, with ...
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1930s English Regency Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Rosewood Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely crafted Rosewood Desk designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) belonged to BLOCH EDITORES S.A. BUILDING, a Brazilian publisher founded in 1952 and closed in 2000, wh...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Small Art Nouveau Writing Desk with 6 Dawers (Vienna 1910)
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Schreibtisch
Entwurf: -
Modell-Nummer: -
Ausführung: unbekannter Kunstmöbelhersteller, Wien um 1910
Maße in cm (H x B x T): 70,5 x 101 x 51
Material: Buche massiv (ebonisiert...
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Bamboo Style Desk w/ Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large desk unit and chair are made with a bamboo style wood. Great detailing and ample storage. Desk has nine drawers and the topper has many adjustable shelves.
Chair: 38h, 18....
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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Signed Romeo Rega Console or Desk in Chrome and Brown Plexiglass, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning desk or console table in chromed steel with a brown plexiglass top. This incredibly rare piece is signed by Romeo Rega and was designed in Rome,Italy during the 1970s.
This...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Executive Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, Belgium, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Executive desk designed by Jules Wabbes and manufactured by Mobilier Universel in the 1960s. This exclusive desk bears the hallmark of Jules Wabbes, a celebrated Belgian furniture de...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Executive Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, Belgium, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Executive desk designed by Jules Wabbes and manufactured by Mobilier Universel in the 1960s. This exclusive desk bears the hallmark of Jules Wabbes, a celebrated Belgian furniture de...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Jorge Zalszupin Directors desk, Brazil 1960s
By L’Atelier, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Brussels, BE
In 1960, Jorge Zalszupin designed and manufactured this large desk as part of the Componivel Series at his own company, L’ Atelier, located in Brazil. Its outer framing runs along th...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique mahogany campaign desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
Military campaign desk
This large Military campaign desk was made in the last quarter of the 19th century.
It is made of mahogany with brass inset corners and flush brass handles.
Th...
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1890s English Campaign Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Coastal Woven Split Rattan Kneehole Desk with Four Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Coastal Woven Split Rattan Kneehole Desk with Four Drawers
Offered for sale is a vintage woven rattan kneehole desk. The desk is created in a Coastal design with woven rat...
Category
Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Scrivania vintage anni '50
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Questa scrivania prodotta in Italia risale agli anni '50 del secolo scorso.
E' stata realizzata con una struttura in ferro tubolare quadrato e legno impiallicciato teak.
Il piano e i...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
1980s Teal Laminated Over Wood Waterfall Cane Desk Attributed to Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and one of a kind, Tiffany teal laminate over solid wood desk you could hope to find. Outstanding d...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Style Figural Maple Burl Writing Desk Napoleon Bureau Plat 72"
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Louis XV / Napoleon III style office desk. A serpentine form made from birdseye maple with three large dovetailed drawers in the frieze and long tapered cabriole legs. Fea...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Green Linoleum Table/Desk by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Bent birch legs and inset linoleum top. Comes with connectors to join multiple tables together.
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
Antique oak partner desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique oak partner desk with 9 drawers on both sides, 1 of which is a double archive drawer. Dark green gold-edged leather top. Desk is in perfect condition. Nice warm col...
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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Boho British Colonial Bamboo & Rattan Desk
By Dal Vera
Located in Trenton, NJ
Introducing this Vintage British Colonial Style Grasscloth and Bamboo Writing Desk – a tropical oasis for your workspace that’s as stylish as it is sustainable! Say goodbye to boring...
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Late 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Grasscloth, Bamboo, Wood
Gothic Revival Hand-Carved Oak Pedestal Desk, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Gothic Revival pedestal desk.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s
The craftsmanship of this impressive piece of furniture is outstanding!
Executed in so...
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Early 1900s Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Tiger Oak Secretary Desk by Danner
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the timeless elegance of the Antique Tiger Oak Secretary Desk by Danner, featuring exquisite craftsmanship, functionality, and historic ch...
Category
Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1960s Rattan and Iron Writing Table Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Most antique and vintage items fit this condition.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Jean Prouve Style La Residence Universitaire Jean Zay Student Desk
By Jean Prouvé
Located in West Hollywood, CA
In the style of Jean Prouve a patinated eggshell blue student desk with single drawer and in inset white laminate top from the dormitories of the La Residence Universitaire Jean Zay,...
Category
1950s French Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
Industrial 1950s French Tandem School Desk by Matco
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Prouve style Mid-Century school "Tandem" desk with oak wood desk top and slatted seats on a green enameled metal frame that have a lower oak storage shelf. This vintage two seat...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1970 Table Console Waxed Black Lacquer "Palace Le Lotti"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Console, Writing table of Louis XV inspiration in black waxed lacquer coming from "Palace le lotti" 77001 Paris, the stamp is inside the drawer, (see photo).
This piece of furniture ...
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1970s French Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
PK 55 - Desk/dining table in ash by Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 55 - Desk/dining table with top in ash and steel frame. Marked from the manufacturer. Designed by Poul Kjærholm ,made by E. Kold Christensen.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
G. Plan Teak Writing Desk, England, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century modern teak writing table with two ample drawers an an ample writing surface; with wonderful lines.
Designed by R. Bennet for G. Plan, England, circa 1970
Size: 29 1...
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid - Century, Solid Teak & Veneer Surface Desk, Denmark c.1960's
Located in London, GB
This stunning Mid Century Solid Teak & Veneer Surface Desk. Danish in Design, Boomerang shape model, slightly curved top to front and back edges with a large niche at the back for st...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
HENKEL HARRIS 2703 CD Connoisseur Distressed Mahogany Queen Anne Writing Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Queen Anne style writing desk by Henkel Harris, of Winchester, Virginia, USA. Solid mahogany with a distressed finish, decorative brass hardware, an ogee edge to the top, brass rai...
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Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Early Bauhaus "B21" Side Table Desk by Marcel Breuer Produced by Thonet, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early Bauhaus "B21" desk / side table in black stained wood with chromed tubular steel base by Marcel Breuer produced by Thonet in Germany, 1930s. In good original cond...
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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
A leather top writing desk with brass accent on the edge and three drawers
Category
1970s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Arch Desk by BBPR for Olivetti 60s-70s
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Milano, IT
Desk made of enameled metal and top made of laminated material.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with hammered copper hardware.
Measures...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Floating Desk by Gunnar Falsig
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern rosewood desk by Gunnar Falsig Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1960's.
This exquisite desk, recently imported from Denmark to California before its rest...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
LOVELY BEVAN FUNNELL ViNTAGE PEDESTAL DESK WITH HUNTER GREEN LEATHER
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Bevan Funnell Vintage Pedestal Desk With Hunter Green Leather.
A stunning piece of furniture that exudes elegance and sophistication. This d...
Category
20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather
Vintage Curved Walnut Art Deco Executive Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stop asking "who's the boss?" and place yourself at the helm of this stunning Art Deco executive desk. Featuring an eye-catching rounded writing surface atop a unique, yet sturdy, T-...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.
Measures: 48"...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Desk table called “Gerard Philipe” by Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
Desk table called “Gerard Philipe” by Jules Wabbes.
Solid laminated Padouk desk resting on 4 steel legs with “gun barrel” finish.
3 storage under the top.
The model takes its name fr...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Padouk
Gio Ponti, Walnut Writing Table, from the Banca Nazionale del Lavoro, 1950s
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Gio Ponti desk in light walnut on shaped tapering legs united by stretchers. The wood is in excellent condition with beautiful graining to the planked top, and the two drawers to th...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Spanish Antique Small Wooden Desk w/Unique Carved "Trunk" Appearance from Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish smaller-sized wood desk, with a trunk-like appearance from front, from the early 20th century. This antique desk from Spain features ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Díaz Infante Desk for DM Nacional
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, desk sadly attributed to Clara Porset, Diaz Infante is the real and original designer, I have the documents that support it, manufactured by DM Nacional.
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
French Louis XV Baker Furniture Louis XV Secretary Desk Collector's Edition
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare item from Baker furniture. It's a French Louis XV style secretary desk in walnut with a mesh grill set for the doors. The desk measures 89 tal...
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1990s American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Grange French Regency Louis XVI Cherry Wood Leather Top Writing Desk
By Grange
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Regency Louis XVI style bureau plat desk or writing desk
By Grange
France, Circa Late 20th Century
Solid cher...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Newly Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.
M...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Scrivania Arco di BBPR per Olivetti Anni 60-70
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Milano, IT
Scrivania in metallo smaltato e piano in materiale laminato.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
20th Century Wood French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the second half of the 20th century. Louis XV style furniture veneered and carved in walnut and palisander, with beautiful lines and pleasant decor. Finished...
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1960s French Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French Art Nouveau Oak Side Table Writing Table Vegetal Ornementation, c 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French antique oak side or writing table, circa 1900.
Made in the art Nouveau period : the carving of the drawer and of the table belt is typical of the lines of this artistic moveme...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Rattan Wicker And Bamboo Desk Attributed To Dal Vera 1960s
By Dal Vera
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century rattan wicker and bamboo desk attributed to Dal Vera 1960s
Complete and in good condition, it has four very spacious drawers.
Dal Vera Antonio e Figli (1884 – 1984) The ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Edwardian desk / writing table, made in England and dating from around the 1890-1910 period.
It is of superb quality, with a beautiful and elegant design. The top h...
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1890s British Edwardian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Executive Desk by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, Belgium, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Executive desk designed by Jules Wabbes and manufactured by Mobilier Universel in the 1960s. This exclusive desk bears the hallmark of Jules Wabbes, a celebrated Belgian furniture de...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Gio Ponti, Small Walnut Desk, from the Banca Nazionale del Lavoro, 1950s
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Gio Ponti small desk in light walnut on shaped tapering legs united by stretchers. The wood is in excellent condition with beautiful graining to the planked top, and the three friez...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
1900s Belgian Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Immerse yourself in the charm of yesteryear with this authentic early 1900s Belgian Wooden Desk, a treasure trove of craftsmanship from the esteemed S. De Vreese's furniture workshop...
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20th Century Belgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
A Very Fine Edwardian Carlton House Style Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Edwardian richly patinated and beautifully figured mahogany Carlton House style desk of exceptional quality, stunningly carved wi...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
American Oak And Birch Desk. 50's
Located in Madrid, ES
American oak and birch desk composed of two bodies with four drawers each. Portuguese pink marble on top. Conical legs with brass details.
Every item LA Studio offers is checked by ...
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1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Oak Writing Desk with Aluminum Details Attributed to Kai Kristiansen
Located in Madrid, ES
Freestanding desk, model EP 401, with veneered oak frame and table top. Front with six drawers with aluminum handles, back with three open compartments, legs with aluminum shoes. Man...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
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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