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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1910s
1960s Danish Modern Rosewood Desk by Ganddal Mobelfabrikk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern rosewood writing desk designed and manufactured by Ganddal Mobelfabrikk in Denmark circa 1960s. This beautiful desk with the highest quality of rosewood creates a refin...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
French Louis XV Kingwood Bureau Plat Leather Top Desk With Mounted Bronze Ormolu
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Louis XV style writing desk or bureau plat desk
France, Circa 1940s
Gorgeous kingwood, with bronze trim and ornate ormolu mounts, and embossed green leather t...
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Regency Style Faux Bamboo Writing Deak / Console Table By Chelsea House
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century regency style fax bamboo writing desk / console table by Chelsea House. It has a painted distressed ivory finish. It is marked and in very good condition....
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Late 20th Century Chinese Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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 ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Diminutive Leather Top Desk with Pull-Out Sides and Bronze Mounts Stamped Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
An early Louis XVI style leather top desk with pull-out sides and bronze mounts with a single centre drawer stamped Jansen. Pull outs measure 15.5 x 9 inches each.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antik Reneszánsz íróasztal , 20 század
Located in Kerepes, HU
Bemutatjuk Önnek ezt a különleges íróasztal , Reneszánsz stílusban duóst faragássakkal díszítve
A bemutatott darab korának megfelelő állapotban van.
(A hozza illó könyves vitrin...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Minister's Desk, Regence Style, Late 19th Century or Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Minister's desk, Regence style, late 19th century or early 20th century.
Large Minister's desk with gilt bronze and gold embossed leather decoration, Regency style, late 19th centur...
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Early 20th Century French Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Wooden desk by Ricardo Bofill
Located in PARIS, FR
Large varnished wood desk by Spanish designer Ricardo Bofill for Habitat, 1980s. The desk features numerous storage compartments throughout the structure. Very good condition.
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Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An outstanding French Louis XV style writing desk or bureau plat desk with bronze trim and ornate ormolu mounts and embossed leather top. The desk is finished on all sides and could ...
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Jacobean Oak Desk / Library Table Early 20th Century
Located in Fulton, CA
Early 20th century oak library table / desk / refectory table with fanned inlay detail. Bold, over-sized turned oak baluster legs. Three drawers. Measures 60.88 inches wide. Presents...
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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
20th Century Marcel Breuer for Gavina Desk mod. Canaan
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Turin, Turin
Marcel Breuer was a Hungarian-German modernist architect and furniture designer. He became one of the first and youngest students at the Bauhaus – a radical arts and crafts school th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage Anco Bilt Cast Iron and Wood Drafting Table/Desk c.1950
By Anco Bilt
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A fully adjustable industrial wooden drafting table with a cast iron ledge, cast iron knobs and brackets. The table can be used as a tall dining table, standing desk or drafti...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Victorian Style Library Table with Black Writing Surface
Located in Toronto, CA
This Victorian Style Library Table with a Black Writing Surface is surely to be a focal point to your library, office or great room. This truly is a stately and elegant piece crafte...
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Early 20th Century Canadian Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Minimalist Rosewood 2-Drawer Desk w/ Pop Up Organizer Made in Denmark
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Danish desk or vanity table featuring highly figured rosewood on a rectangular form with 2 front drawers, and a solid rosewood trestle base. The writing table has a pop up ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Italian modern round coffee table with decorative bacterio pattern top, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern round coffee table with decorative bacterio pattern top, 1980s
Round coffee table composed of a top covered in laminate with "Bacterio" pattern, orange-red painted met...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Small Mid Century Italian Desk in Metal, Walnut and Formica, around 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Berlin, DE
A charming relic from the mid-20th century, this Small Italian Desk embodies the essence of mid-century design with a perfect blend of metal, walnut, and formica. Crafted around 1950...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Action Desk by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller
Located in Madrid, ES
Action Office desk, model 64 902, designed by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller from the 1960s. Base made of chrome-plated aluminum with white plastic protectors. Locka...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk With Chair, Chrome, Steel, Wood, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process.
The chrome parts have been cleaned and pr...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Scandinavian Rosewood Conference Table
Located in Dronten, NL
Large Mid-Century Modern stainless steel table with a beautiful rosewood top.
Good vintage condition with many superficial scratches on the top but no veneer damage.
Could be refinis...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Antique 1900's Rosewood Empire Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
28” x 15.5” x 38.5”H; desk height 28”
Gorgeous Empire-style rosewood secretary desk from the turn of the century with Biedermeier influences.
• four-way matched rosewood veneer
•...
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Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Dark Walnut Executive Desk by Monteverdi Young
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Spectacular 1970’s Dark walnut with black lacquer outline executive desk by Monteverdi-Young.
Custom ordered by renowned interior designer Gary Jon
In beautiful vintage condition. ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
ANTIQUE HUGE DISTRESSED PARTNERS DESK WITH NAVY BLUE LEATHER TOP j1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Huge Partners Desk With Navy Blue Desk.
An antique huge distressed partners desk with a navy blue leather top...
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20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Desk by Herbert Hirche, circa 1967
Located in Brussels, BE
Wonderfull minimalist desk By Herbert Hirche, manufactured by Christian Holzäpfel in 1967.
Original condition.
Born in Görlitz Herbert Hirche moved to Berlin to study at the renowne...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Franco Albini Desk for Knoll International, USA 1960
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A wonderful desk designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Knoll International in the USA around 1960.
The unique frame of the table has chrome plated crossed legs on each side ...
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1960s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Tiger Oak Desk With Leather Surface by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Great Vintage Condition
Dimensions: 60” L x 28” L x 30.25” H (24.75” H LR)
Description: A vintage tiger oak desk with a top grain leather surface. Made in the USA, circa...
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1990s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, cherry, brass, beech, formica, Italy, 1950s
Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in cherry. The upper part of this piece is made fro...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Beech
60s Desk Cabinet
Located in Milano, IT
Cabinet with drop-down desk and storage compartment with hinged doors. Teak veneer wood and brass. Good conditions.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Revival Macassar & Chrome Desk
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Revival Macassar and Chromed Metal Desk, with three drawers
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Desk and dressing table by Guillerme et hambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare piece by Guillerme et Chambron can be used as a desk or a dressing table
Unique pice in oak and ceramic handle
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1960s French Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Burr Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
An absolutely magnificent Art Deco burr walnut leather top partners desk. This was made in England, it dates from the 1920-30’s.
The quality is outstanding, this has an extremely im...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
White Platone Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
White Platone Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Designer - Giancarlo Piretti
Producer - Anonima Castelli
Model - Platone Folding Desk
Design Period - Sev...
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1970s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Space Age brass desk, 1970s
Located in Torino, IT
elegant desk with a simple design made in the 1970s by the Zevi company from brass and thick glass.
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1970s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Vintage Model 901 Desk by Bodil Kjaer
Located in London, GB
A stunning and iconic Danish vintage model 901 desk by Bodil Kjaer. This was made in Denmark by E. Pedersen & Søn, originally designed in 1959, this dates from the 1960’s.
It sits o...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare writing table, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1960s. Birch with linoleum table top. Later modified with the reading lamp. The writing table is from the Otaniemi Technical University. ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Danish Vintage Desk by Bodil Kjaer
Located in London, GB
A stunning and iconic Danish vintage desk by Bodil Kjaer. This was made in Denmark by E. Pedersen & Søn, originally designed in 1959, this dates from the 1960’s.
It is an extremely ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Satinwood writing table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Satinwood writing table having a blue inset leather top enclosed by satinwood border. Above and arrangement of drawers with brass knob handles. All are raised up on four square suppo...
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Danish Mid Century MODERN TEAK Tambour Secretary DESK, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Tambour Secretary Desk, c. 1960's. Incredible profile with hidden pull out tabletop and open area below for your chair. Pull up a chair and do some wor...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
John Van Koert Walnut Leather Top Desk for Drexel, c.1965
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
John Van Koert Walnut Leather Top Desk for Drexel, c.1965. This piece has been professionally restored.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid modern danish standing desk in teak Hans Wegner style
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid modern danish standing desk in teak attriduted to Hans Wegner. 3 drawers in the apron and two flip-down leaves
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Willy Rizzo L Shaped Burl Wood Executive Desk
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Fulton, CA
Signed burl wood "L" shaped executive desk by Willy Rizzo. Circa. 1960's 70's. Exceptional burl-wood construction. Bookshelf / storage to left side. Five drawers to right side with p...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl
Vintage 1960s Danish design desk
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak office table.
This Scandinavian desk produced in the 1960s, with its clean design and fine lines, exemplifies functionality and elegance.
Consisting of a wide work sur...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Antique Tambour Steel Fronted Typists Workstation Desk by Toledo
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Toledo Typist Desk
A rare compact typist table/desk manufactured by Toledo, circa 1910. It has a Tambour rolling steel front and fold-down sides for extra space. The whole unit can ...
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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Industrial Brushed Steel Desk By Library Bureau Makers
By Library Bureau Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome, industrial, brushed steek desk by Library Bureau Makers circa 1940's features a single drawer with a 17.5 inch wide opening for a desk chair. The desk is finished on all si...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Maple Desk By Paul McCobb For Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, model #1567, natural maple desk by Paul McCobb for Planner Group, Winchendon features 4 drawers with aluminum ring pulls. The chair opening measures 21.5 inches w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Rosewood Writing Desk by Bernhard Pedersen
Located in Toledo, OH
This beautiful Danish rosewood writing desk is complete with 3 drawers and a barrel top that rolls back to expose the desk. The interior has a pull out writing surface. This piece is...
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1960s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Hamilton Mfg. Co. Drafting Table with Footrest c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Contact us for more affordable shipping options: S16 Home San Francisco.
A fully adjustable industrial drafting table with solid Maple top, wooden base and solid cast iron b...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Fabio Lenci Elegant presidential Desk - Wood top and legs, Italian Design, 60s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Milan, IT
This wood and glass desk attribuited to Fabio Lenci is a gorgeous piece of Italian design. Meticulously crafted, the combination of wood and glass and its essential lines creates an...
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1960s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Desk, c1940s
Located in London, GB
Frits Henningsen - Writing Desk, c1940s
Rarely seen design from the master cabinetmaker of the early Danish Modern period: Frits Henningsen. Henningsen produced all of his designs a...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Ammedabad Console/Desk by Balkrisna Doshi & Le Corbusier.
By Le Corbusier
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare Ammedabad Console/Desk by Le Corbusier. This item was originally designed by Indian Architect, B.V Doshi under the supervision of Le Corbusier for Mills Owners Association build...
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20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Elinor McGuire Model 226c Writing Desk
Located in Highland, IN
This exquisite design by Elinor McGuire for McGuire of San Fransisco is an exercise in subtle beauty and refined detailing. With a body covered in cane, slightly splayed legs, and so...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
ANCO BILT Mid 20th Century Oak & Pine Drafting Table
By Anco Bilt
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20 Century MCM drafting table by Anco Bilt. Oak & pine woods, metal mechanisms, adjustable tilt-top, adjustable height, and "A" shaped legs with str...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Salmon Lacquer Laminate Waterfall Desk With Gold Base
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Transform your workspace with this Salmon Lacquer Waterfall Desk. Featuring a bold salmon lacquer finish and a gold base, this desk is a blend o...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Achille Castiglioni and Luigi Caccia Desk for Palini Italy 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Achille Castiglioni Desk for Palini Italy 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1950s Knoll & Drake Formica and Walnut Desk
Located in London, GB
Designed and manufactured by Knoll & Drake, this 1950s desk is both practical and timeless.
Constructed with metal legs, the desk has a white Formica table top...
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1950s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Walnut
Centre desk table in parchment, eclecticism
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Elegant desk table, with arched legs and finished baccellate silver leaf patinated, the body is covered in parchment. Italy, '90s.
Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is i...
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1980s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Silver Leaf
Italian 1930's Writing Table / Desk, for Banca Del Popolo, Trapani
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1930's writing table made for Banca Del Popolo, Trapani.
The rectangular surface is supported by trapezoidal shaped sides with a hammered copper plating underneath the t...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Oak Roll Top Secretary Desk with Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
Oak secretary / writing desk from circa 1900's. Featuring a roll-up flap with underlying writing board, shelf interior and two drawers. Below the writing desk there are two pull-out ...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid century Desk by Gio Ponti
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
DESK BY GIO PONTI
A midcentury desk produced in Italy by Italian master Gio Ponti, good solid construction with Sapele veneer.Its sleek and minimalistic design is enhanced by elegant...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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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