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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1920s
Midcentury Italian Small Desk 1960s Gio Ponti Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian midcentury small desk in style of Gio Ponti.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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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

Mid Century Arne Vodder L-Shaped Rosewood Desk for Sibast, 1960
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Mid Century Rosewood desk designed by Arne Vodder, showcasing the elegance and functionalism that are hallmarks of his work. The desk is a substantial piece, featuring a spacious tab...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk with Hand Painted Pattern
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic desk was produced in Denmark during the 1960s. It is made of teak in a warm shade of brown. Teak wood is very durable. The high oil content means that virtually no water...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Teak

Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing Danish teak executive desk designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik in Denmark, circa 1960s. This desk has a versatile and functional design. fine attention to deta...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Oak, Iron and Brass Library Table Banc De France, circa 1920s
Located in East Hampton, NY
An oak, iron and brass frame (added later) library table from the Banc de France, circa 1920. The table is braced by stretcher spanning full length of t...
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1920s French French Provincial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Alvar Aalto 60's Beech Desk and White Drawer
Located in 東御市, JP
Alvar aalto design beachtop desk and drawer set in white paint. You can expect yellowing to amber in the future, and it has a beautiful aging feeling.  
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1960s Finnish Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech, Birch

Børge Mogensen Teak 'Partner's' Desk for AB Karl Andersson, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Børge Mogensen teak "partner's" desk from the second half of the 20th century, a two part desk that can be used as console tables, label marked, partially worn, marks, stai...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Very Rare Reiger Drafting Table Friso Kramer Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very rare drafting table "Reiger" designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel in 1963. The tabletop is original and has a minor chip as you can see on the close-up. Overall in v...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Italian Mahogany Desk, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian mahogany desk, 1960s. Dimensions: H= 78 cm; W= 105 cm; D= 51 cm.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French Writing Desk in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, pine, France, 1960s This writing desk of French origin has a splendid construction that epitomizes a simplistic, natural and timeless aesthetic. The design is charact...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

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

Outstanding French Art Deco Desk
Located in Munich, DE
This desk is by far the most amazing piece i came along since many years. I saw it and was directly in love with the shape and all details. The dimensions are so special and it can b...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Danish Teak Secretaire w/ Tapered Legs, Pull Out Desk, and Storage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Little Mid-Century Danish teak vanity, desk or dresser with tapered legs. Lightly refinished with pull-out desk and little drawers and compartments on top with lower stacked dresser...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Teak Desk Model "Øresund" by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare teak desk or occassional side table ”Øresund” by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden, 1960s. Original makers label to the unde...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desks in Grey Coated Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desks, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufactur...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

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

Vintage Classic Midcentury Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Bilateral Desk
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This large, bilateral desk was made in Denmark during the 1960s. It is finished in teak wood in a warm shade of brown. It has a balanced design, where style and functionality go hand...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Wim Rietveld Pyramid table black Ahrend de Cirkel 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Minimalist and industrial designed small sized 'Pyramid' table designed by Wim Rietveld and manufactured by Ahrend de Cirkel, The Netherlands 1960. It has a fantastic shaped structur...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Danish Mid-Century Modern Omann Jun Model 76 Teak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Scandinavian Model 76 desk by Omann Jun, circa 1970's. A clean linear design that will compliment any decor. Writing desk is finished on both sides, if placed in the center of a...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wood Desk from Avalon, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic desk or dressing table was probably manufacturer by English maker Avalon, which produced Danish design furniture. This piece was created during the 1960s. The desk has a...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Lane Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk Perception Collection
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This Mid-Century Modern walnut desk from the Perception Collection by Lane Furniture features a finished back and the central drawer is the iconic three dimensional weave / woven, wo...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Mainline" Desk by Hooker
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern walnut “Mainline” desk by Hooker Furniture in the United States, circa 1960s. This desk has been built from the highest quality walnut wood. It has a desi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

20th Century Big Desk in Wood with Cloth-Covered Top Attributed. Ico Parisi, 60s
Located in Turin, Turin
Ico Parisi was born in Palermo, Italy, in 1916, but as early as 1925 with his family he moved to Como, where in 1936 he graduated as a building surveyor and served an apprenticeship ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Lane Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
Located in Doylestown, PA
Beautiful vintage Lane Mid-Century Modern walnut desk. This piece features atomic tapered legs, laminate top and large dovetail drawers with ample storage. A classic and elegant addi...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate, Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Teak and Veneer Writing Table by Arne Vodder, Denmark, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
Scandinavian desk made of solid teak wood and veneer, designed by Arne Vodder. It consists of conical legs, two drawers with a lock and a storage unit on one side, and two built-in...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Gunnar Falsig Rosewood Desk for Falsigs Mobelfabrik
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Midcentury rosewood desk, expertly crafted by Gunnar Falsig for Falsigs Møbelfabrik. The desk is a testament to the finesse of Scandinavian design, blending functionality with a stri...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Italian Mid Century Secretary, Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid century secretary in Brazilian Rosewood. Four drawers when open the desk height is 30 inches perfect for the chair.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French Desk by Marc Berthier for D.A.N Parigi, 1960s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Oozoo Marc Berthier desk for D.A.N. Paris, France, 1960s. Glass fibre and hazelnut lacquered resin. Piece attributed to the above designer/maker. It has no hallmark or proof of authenticity, but is documented in design history...
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1960s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer

1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk with Chrome Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the timeless elegance of our 1960s Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk, masterfully constructed from select walnut wood. This vintage writing table, restored to impeccable c...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique French Louis XIII Style Draw Leaf Dining Table with Barley Twist Legs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique French Louis XIII style oak draw leaf extending dining table with barley twist legs. This table has been lovingly restored...
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1920s French Louis XIII Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Classic Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Wood Desk with Drawers
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic desk was made in Sweden during the 1960s. It has been finished in teak wood in a warm shade of brown, with visible grain details. The desk has three smaller, flat drawers...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Teak

Antique French Table Dining Breakfast Table Desk Draw Leaf Carved Oak Parquet
Located in Tyler, TX
Charming antique french country draw leaf breakfast dining table or desk with parquet top~~108" wide when leaves are fully extended...c. 1920s This table has "the look"~~~one of o...
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1920s French French Provincial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Italian Mid-Century Mahogany Desk - Console - Table Iron Legs, Brass Caps 1960s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Small Italian Mid-Century desk, console table or side table. The object is extremely light-footed and also a little eccentric. The bentwood top of mahogany is beautifully grained and...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Solid Wooden Desk Designed by Arne Vodder Boomerang
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Boomerang desk designed by Arne Vodder. Solid teak wood structure and brass details on the legs. Composed of three drawers and a folding door. Denmark, 1960s. Bibliography Designmu...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Dining Table by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining table or desk designed by Yngve Ekstrom, produced by Swedese, Sweden, 1960s. Very good condition with small signs of usage.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Midcentury Sculptural Writing Desk in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy, circa 1960
Located in New York City, NY
Impressive, striking desk in the style of Ico Parisi. Beautiful Grecian details carved into the walnut of the drawers, with smart steel legs capped with brass feet.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Steel

French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco Desk Year 1920 French Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. It has a large work surface. The quality of the furniture make it unique. ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Italian Desk by Anonima Castelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Anonima Castelli desk from 1960 s. The drawers that slides from left to right makes this Italian desk special. Please look at the photos. Inside the d...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Desk by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
desk and his lamp by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis, circa 1960 The keys are present, some scratches on the board.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Italian Desk from the 60s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Red lacquered wood desk from the 60s, Italian. Desk 1960s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated desk. If you...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1960s Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen, Model 65
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic freestanding desk by Arne Wahl Iversen. Model 65 for Vinde Møbelfabrik. Corpus in teak veneer with four drawers and long legs. Quality Features: accomplished design: per...
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1960s Danish Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen by Fm Møbler, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Modern Teak desk by Kai Kristiansen by FM Møbler 1960s Freestanding Danish Mid-Century Modern writing desk Model FM60 in teak designed by Danish architect Kai Kristians...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

1960s John Stuart French Provincial Style Console Sofa Table or Desk
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Midcentury French Provincial style console sofa table by John Stuart. Base features a white painted finish with curved cabriole legs and one single drawer. Top is stained wood. Table could also be used as a long desk.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Wonderful, Amazing and Exclusive Frattini Desk
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare and elegant small desk by gianfranco frattini for bernini by opening the drawer the jalousie cover at the back opens. very special piece.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Dining Table by Finn Juhl for France & Søn, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish dining table by Finn Juhl for France & Søn 1960s Large teak table Model Diplomat by Danish architect Finn Juhl, designed in 1962. Suit...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Rosewood Desk with Painted Glass Top by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, 1960s
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...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood, Glass

Mid Century Danish Modern Roll Top Desk or Dresser in Rosewood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A writing desk and cabinet from Denmark circa 1960's. It features beautifully grained rosewood with tons of storage. Writing table extends o...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Art Deco Pagoda Walnut Brass Writing Desk Side Table Hugo Gorge, C.1925, Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco pagoda like a writing desks, side tables or home office desks attributed to Hugo Gorge circa 1925 Vienna. Hugo Gorge ( 1883 - 1934 ) was a pop...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple, Walnut, Spruce, Plywood

Modernist Dressing Table attributed to Maison Desny, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
This supremely rare early Modernist dressing table by Maison Desny, with its novel use of clear and opaline glass, and nickel-plated and paint...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Nickel

Charlotte Perriand Pine Desk for Les Arcs with Matching Stool, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Charlotte Perriand desk for Les Arcs. circa 1960s. Comes with matching stool. This gorgeous solid pine desk can be used as a console or writing desk. Beautiful vintage condition...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Solid pine desk from the 60's Charlotte Perriand style - G314
Located in Lyon, FR
60's style desk in the taste of Charlotte Perriand's work. Solid pine structure, sober and pure design. Nice vintage condition, note a scratch on one side ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Important Esherick Table from The Hedgerow Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Important Esherick Table from The Hedgerow Collection. Crafted by Esherick in 1924. The table is thought to have been used by Esherick at the family's home Sunekrest prior to 1938. That year Esherick enhanced the table's form by reshaping its legs, thus simplifying the design. The table found it's way to Hedgerow Theatre in 1940 in the Theatre's Green Room for many years. Provenance: Made by the artist for the artist's home, Sunekrest, Paoli, Pennsylvania, 1924 Re-designed by the artist, 1938 Sold to Hedgerow Theatre, Rose Valley...
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1920s American American Craftsman Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

1960 Italian Console Table in Solid Beech and Chestnut, Natural Honey Color
Located in Buggiano, IT
1960 Italian console table in solid beech and chestnut, natural honey color. It has two small and deep side drawers. In the past it was the backbone of an ancient sewing machine. ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech, Chestnut

Midcentury German Rosewood "Omega" Desk by Hans Eichenberg
By Haussmann & Haussmann, Hans Eichenberger
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful midcentury rosewood “Omega” desk designed by Hans Eichenberger for Haussmann and Haussmann in Germany, circa 1950s. This desk has a Minimalist but highly functional design....
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wooden desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s 4 Drawers.  
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Pine and Oak Table, 1920's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Table from the 1920s with one drawer. The table is made of pine with a top of oak. The top has a star inlay.
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1920s French Rustic Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Pine

Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Petite Writing Desk in Golden Oak, USA, C. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Ideal for collectors who have tight spaces but are unwilling to compromise on style this versatile little desk is a fabulous choice. Constructed of honey oak with exceptional woodgra...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

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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