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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1930s
Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.
...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Bauhaus Tubular Steel and Wood Desk, Germany, 1930s
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Bauhaus tubular steel and wood desk, made in Germany, 1930s.
Date of manufacture: 1930s
Origin: Germany
Material: Chrome-plated steel, Wood
Dime...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Oak Art Nouveau Pedestal Desk by J.J. Terburg & Zoon Arnhem, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Nouveau pedestal desk.
Design by J.J. Terburg & Soon Arnhem.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid oak with hand-carved floral decorative elements a...
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Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Gothic Executive Desk in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Gothic Executive Desk in Stripped Oak is finished on all four sides, and features timeless linenfold carvings on each of the cabinet panels, with horizontal linenfold panels...
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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
American Art Deco Desk Attributed to Gilbert Rohde for Kohler
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
American Art Deco desk in the manor of Gilbert Rohde for Kohler with four drawers. Desk is maple stained mahogany. Handles are bakelite with bra...
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1930s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Very Fine 1920s Leather Top Desk or Sofa Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 1920s mahogany desk or sofa table finely carved and of fabulous quality with rich patination and fine grain. The moulded top with reeded edge of rectangular form fitted w...
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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Chest of Drawers Art Deco
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Chest of drawers Art Deco.
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1930s Polish Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Renaissance Walnut Desk ~ Bureau Plat
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Renaissance walnut desk ~ Bureau plat was found along the southern coast of France, and emulates the styles of Italian...
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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Lovely Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Writing Table with Original Stool Leather Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning small Chinese Chinoiserie hand painted and lacquered writing table with black leather writing surface and matching stool.
This is ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Restored Black Bauhaus Beech Writing Desk, Mücke-melder, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Completely restored writing desk with a frame in tubular chromed steel.
Maker: Mücke - Melder
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Czechia
Material: beech, chrome-plated steel.
Complet...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
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
Materials
Wood
Antique Mahogany Writing Desk Dressing Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality C1910 mahogany writing desk or dressing table. Stamped W.FOWKES.
Solid heavy, no loose joints and no woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. The drawers s...
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1910s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Quality Mahogany Desk Writing Side Occasional Table C1900
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality mahogany desk writing side occasional table C1900. Neat compact dimensions. Possibly European continental origins.
No loose joi...
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Early 1900s Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 1900s Sideboard or Desk with Single Drawer and Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style bow front painted wood sideboard or desk from the early 20th century, with single drawer, two doors and tapered legs. Creat...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
20th Century George III Style Figured Mahogany Desk with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 20th century, nice quality, double pedestal writing desk, with gold embossed leather inset writing surface, all in one piece, on bra...
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1930s American George III Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand, Bargueno or Varqueno
Located in Miami, FL
This Bargueno is embellished with a carving of Don Quixote de la Mancha bordered with branches of leaves. The desk is supported by a pedestal joined by a bridge of turned columns. The front legs contain a carving of two wind god...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Chrome and Red Bauhaus Desk, Made in 1930s Germany, Fully Restored
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Writing desk made in Germany
Material: Chrome
Completely restored.
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk, Newly Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts writing desk
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with copper hardware.
Measures: 36" W x...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Restored Bauhaus Oak Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s, Czechia
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus oak writing desk designed by Jindrich Halabala.
Period: 1930-1939.
Source: Czechia.
Maker: UP Zavody.
Material: oak, chrome-plated steel.
Colour: black.
Th...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Pagoda Walnut Brass Writing Desk Side Table Hugo Gorge, C.1925, Vienna
By Hugo Gorge
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
Materials
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
Materials
Nickel
Bauhaus Writing Desk and Chair, Hynek Gottwald, Czechia, 1930s, Lacquered Wood
Located in Horomerice, CZ
White bauhaus writing desk and chair made by Hynek Gottwald, Czechia.
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: lacquered wood, chrome-plated steel.
Reviv...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Materials
Pine
Antique English Burled Walnut Leather Top Desk, circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English burled walnut leather top desk, circa 1880.
Category
Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Large and Impressive Early 20th Century Mahogany Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A large and impressive early 20th century mahogany desk, the moulded edge top having a green leather writing surface divided into three shaped sections, the front of the desk having ...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Early 20th C English Ebonised Side Desks with Marble Tops
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 pair of English writing desks with single locking center drawer and newly ebonised finish. Dovetail construction. Each desk has a new black marble top with white streaks. ...
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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Prod. Italy, c. 1930 Deco desk with curvilinear forms
Located in London, GB
Made in Italy, probably c. 1930 Long Déco desk with curved shapes veneered and edged in wood and briarwood. The practicality of this desk is that it has four side drawers with chrome...
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1930s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
1920s French Rustic Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Pine
Desk with Burled Wood & Single Drawer
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. early 20th century.
Desk with burled wood & single drawer, ball & claw feet and cabriole legs.
Category
Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Fine and Unusual Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine and unusual Edwardian mahogany ladies leather top desk, with gorgeously rich patination and grain. Line inlaid, cross banded and with exquisite marquetry detail, depicting scrolling foliate and flowerhead motif detail throughout. The moulded upper section surmounted with curved 3/4 gallery rail with turned finial detail and centred sloping drawer with decorative pierced brass grille detail, opening to reveal a fitted interior. The moulded desk top below with curved canted corners is fitted with a gorgeous green gilt embossed tooled leather writing skiver surface, raised over frieze with single centred long drawer with decorative brass pulls. The sides and rear of the desk are fabulously detailed with a curved, wrap around section of a beautifully carved pierced panel...
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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Burl Ash Writing Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Art Deco burl ash and inlaid writing table, circa 1930's. With an inlaid burl ash top, the front of the desk with a single file drawer on the left side and two drawers on the right s...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, Germany, 1930s, Revived Polish
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Art Deco writing desk, Germany, 1930s
Revived Polish
Material: Palisandr
Measures: Leg space:
Height: 59 cm (23.2 in)
Width: 70.5 cm (27-8 in)
Depth: 57 cm (22.4 in).
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Palisander
Reception Desk Larch Glass Vinyl Italy Early '900
Located in Milano, IT
Reception desk, larch wood, decorated glass on the front and on one side, vinyl material on the top and in the lower part.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
French Provincial Writing Desk 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century painted French Provincial style desk. The desk stands on four cabriole legs that end in rams head feet. The piece is beautifully pain...
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1930s French French Provincial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Circa 1930's Waring & Gillow Ltd Lancaster Oak Desk on Bun Legs & Seven Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this beautiful Waring & Gillow circa 1930's oak desk, dressing table on bun feet.
Made by one of the greatest furniture makers in British Histor...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Bureau Bookcase, Slant Front Desk, Bookcase Top, Scotland 1910, H244
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Bureau bookcase, Slant front desk, bookcase top, Scotland 1910, H244
Scotland 1910
Solid oak
Original finish
The top with glass doors and stitched interior
The fall front op...
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1910s Scottish Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
ANTIQUE FLAMED HARDWOOD DESK FROM PRINCESS DIANA'S FAMiLY HOME SPENCER HOUSE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal house antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime antique Edwardian circa 1910-1920 Flamed Mahogany twin pedestal desk with green leather writing surface from Princess Diana Spencer’s London family home Spencer House...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Ebonized Pine Pedestal Desk
Located in Batley, GB
An attractive ebonised pine pedestal desk with green baize top. Handy pull out tray drawers and nicely worn throughout. In good solid order. Early 20th cen...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Art Deco Dressing Table in Carved Walnut, France, circa 1930
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Elegant dressing / vanity table.
Structure in walnut.
2 drawers beautifully sculpted with flowers (stylized roses in the style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh) and beautiful silvere...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Elm Desk with Two Drawers and Ornate Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period Chinese elm wood desk from the early 20th century, with two drawers, brass hardware and carved spandrels. Created in China during the late Qing Dynasty per...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Art Nouveau Beech Writing Table, Desk or Side Table, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French writing table, little desk or side table, circa 1900.
Made in the art Nouveau period : the carving of the drawer and its handle is typical of the lines of this artistic movem...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Czech Art Deco Oak Writing Desk Made in the 1930s, Restored
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czech Art Deco oak writing desk made in the 1930s, restored
Revived polish.
Leg space:
height: 62.5 cm (24.6 in)
width: 71.5 cm (28.1 in)
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Regency Mahogany Work / Sewing Table
Located in New York, NY
Regency mahogany work / sewing Table.
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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
A Fabulous Edwardian Desk attributed to Edward and Roberts
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous Edwardian mahogany desk attributed to Edward and Roberts, richly patinated, line inlaid and with exquisite marquetry detail throughout depicting Neoclassical motifs compri...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany and fruitwood inlaid ladies writing desk. The superstructure with central shelf flanked by sloped lidded piers, each with a single drawer. The shaped molded edge top with in...
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Writing Table and Chair by Sue et Mare
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
DESK AND CHAIR BY SUE ET MARE
A French Art Deco ladies writing desk and chair of exceptional quality by Louis Sue and Andre Mare produced...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Fine French 1930s Macassar Ebony Writing Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco macassar ebony writing table with one drawer and a chrome pull.
Height of writing surface is 29 1/2" (75cm).
Might have been used as a vanity table in the past.
Category
1930s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Walnut Double Pedestal Desk, Writing Table, Leather Top, Scotland 1930
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage Walnut Double Pedestal desk, writing table, leather top, Scotland 1930, H736
Scotland 1930
Solid walnut
Original finish
3 leather se...
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Early 20th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Country French Double-Faced Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Double-Faced Desk was crafted by master artisans creating a superlative choice for any office! Finished on all four sides, it can be placed anywhere in the ro...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Restored Bauhaus Oak Writing Desk, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, 1930s, Czechia
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus oak writing desk designed by Jindrich Halabala.
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Czechia
Maker: UP Zavody.
Material: Oak, chrome-plated steel
Color: Brown
The chr...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, Czechia, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco walnut writing desk designed by Czech Architect Jindrich, 1920-1929.
Maker: UP Zavody.
Completely professionally restored.
The...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Art Deco Buffet Credenza Cabinet Walnut Marble with Mirror, France, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Cabinet Art Deco, French, circa 1930.
Credenza buffet walnut and marble with bas-reliefs on the theme of fruits.
Four doors and two drawers.
The buffet has been made in three part...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Cubist Art Deco Desk in Mahogany - Barcelona, 1930
Located in Girona, ES
Cubist Art Deco desk with flame mahogany veneer. Six drawers and a door opening on the front, a niche on one side. Mahogany pull handles, polished brass hardware. French polish. Very...
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1930s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Catalan Spanish Cabinet on Stand in Carved Walnut and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Catalan Spanish cabinet on stand in carved walnut with two doors in the cabinet.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Double Faced Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Double Faced desk has captured the essence of the architecture and embellishment of ancient Greece and Rome! Han...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Swedish Art Deco Axel E Hjorth "Roma" Desk
Located in Uccle, BE
Produced by Bodafors in Sweden. Stained flamed birch desk "Roma" for Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, SMF. Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth.
Axel Einar Hjorth (1888-1959) was an importa...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
Art Nouveau Freestanding Writing Table, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Nouveau freestanding desk with 5 drawers.
Very good condition according to age.
Only minimal scratches, surface gently restored.
Category
1920s European Art Nouveau Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Colonial Haagse School Desk with Stool, Indonesia, 1930
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A colonial style desk / dressing table designed by Toko van der Pol in Java, Indonesia around 1930.
The rectangular and asymmetrical shape of th...
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1930s Indonesian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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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