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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Italian Desk by Gio Ponti Attributed, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian desk by Gio Ponti attributed, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 78 cm; W= 180 cm; D= 85 cm.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood

Bauhaus tubular steel writing desk
Located in PRAHA 4, CZ
The offered tubular steel Bauhaus writing desk impresses with its hight class design. It has been professionally refurbished and is free of any defects and ready for a daily use. An ...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Fratelli Proserpio compact rollup writing desk teak Italy 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful and compact rollup writing desk designed and manufactured by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy 1960. This elegant desk is executed in rich natural teak wood. The top has a very nic...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Military Campaign Style Desk Table in Wood, Brass and Leather, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing desk table in the antique military campaign style in wood, brass and leather top with three drawers by Sea Line Orvieto. Made in Italy in the 1960s. It has three good size...
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1960s Italian Campaign Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Fruitwood Secretary 1770
Located in Pomona, CA
French Fruitwood Bureau/ Secretary c1770. The desk has a secret storage area behind the removable center pigeonhole"
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Late 18th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Fruitwood

Rosewood Executive Desk for Nipu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning rosewood executive desk by Marius Byrialsen for Nipu, c.1960s, Denmark. The desk features an aluminum frame with a rosewood desk top, six drawers and two narrow pencil dra...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Art Deco French Elegant Writing Desk in Macassar
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful and elegant Art Deco Period French writing desk. Macassar veneer - table desk with shaped top; three drawers underneath. Keyed middle drawer. Resting on tapered and channel...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Executive Desk by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy 1960s
Located in Greding, DE
Large desk, designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena in the 1960s. The desk stands on brass legs that are set back under the drawer elements, giving it an elegant, floating cha...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
Severin Hansen Jnr. - Model 36 Writing Desk This iconic desk waa designed by Severin Hansen Jnr. in 1958 when he was in his early 20s. The desk was produced by cabinetmakers Haslev ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Sensational Bauhaus Avant-garde tubular steel writing desk by Bruno Weil (BeWe)
Located in PRAHA 4, CZ
Unleash Creativity with the 1936 Bauhaus Avant-garde Writing Desk by Bruno Weil Step into the world of Bauhaus design with our sensational 1936 Avant-garde Tubular Steel Writing Des...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Mid-Century Danish 8 Drawer Teak Desk with Bookcase Back, 1960s
Located in Chesham, GB
Design Period - 1960 to 1969 Country of Manufacture - Denmark Style - Mid-Century Detailed Condition - Good with minimal defects. Restoration and Damage Details - Light wear cons...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Seven Drawer Desk by Beithcraft, 1960s
Located in Ely, GB
A Lovely Compact Vintage Desk with 7 Drawers by Renowned British Maker; Beithcraft. circa 1960s. The desk, designed in traditional manner, is finished in walnut veneer, which is in ...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Scandinavian solid wood Danish desk danish
Located in Lyon, FR
Scandinavian solid wood desk from the 60s in the style of Arne vodder's work. Beautiful woodwork, sober and elegant design typical of Scandinavian furniture of the period. Very fine ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

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 European Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma, Italy, 1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Circa 1780 English George III Patinated Oak Antique Writing Table
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III PROVINCIAL PATINATED OAK THREE-DRAWER WRITING TABLE England, circa 1780 with scrolled cupid's bow apron Item # 312EKH07Q A beautifully patinated writing table from the G...
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18th Century English George III Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

American Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple # 1560 Desk 1950's
Located in Portland, OR
A good American Mid Century Modern, "Planner Group" maple desk designed by Paul McCobb, 1950's. This iconic and elegant desk by P:aul McCobb having a pair of graduated drawers to the...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish T pulls
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with steel T pull knobs solid maple. Desk has been professional refinished. Very beautiful designed d...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Art Deco Desk by Maurice Adams
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
A fine Art Deco desk by Maurice Adams, in highly polished walnut. Bow fronted, with four drawers to each side, a central door and a good size cupboard beneath. Quality, silvered hand...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid 20th Century Vintage Regency Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Regency desk. A soaring Secretary style with lots of little areas for storage. A beautiful Mahogany case that has a beautif...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish desk, circa 1960's. Unique 5 legged design with metal pulls and a bank of drawers that all lock at the same time from the top! Finished on bot...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rose Quartz, Rosewood

Paul Frankl Kidney Desk for Johnson Furniture
Located in Zürich, CH
Paul Frankl Kidney Desk produced by Johnson Furniture Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan Overall in very good condition. The wooden tabletop with light surface scratches, indentations and...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

French fruitwood marquetry top writing table, 1950’s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Academic Revival rectangular bureau plat in the French Directoire taste. The fruitwood marquetry top is mounted on a conforming apron fitted with a divided long drawer. Each drawer f...
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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

ILA (Industria Lombarda Arredamenti) teak and metal desk model Ss34, Italy, 1959
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful Italian desk made of teak and metal, produced by ILA (Industria Lombarda Arredi), model "Ss34" from 1959, equipped with ample workspace. ILA was an Italian company that,...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Mid-century teak desk, The Netherlands 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Teak veneer desk with drawers which can be locked. The top has been sand and laquered
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

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

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Formica, Walnut

Art Deco Table J.Halabala from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1960s. The piece of furniture was made of walnut tree. Art Deco table by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala, 1950. Jindrich Halabala - (a Czech ...
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1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Restored Bauhaus Small Dissociative Table, by Mücke-Melder, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Dissociative: 95 cm / 37.4″ It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process. The chrome p...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage Functionalist Desk by Alvar Aalto, Artek, Finland, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk by Alvar Aalto made from birch with original green top. Lovely, clean lines. Neat size, small drawer to the left.
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

Plexiglass and ebony desk
Located in PARIS, FR
Large acrylic glass and ebony desk, 1970s. The top is made of Macassar ebony with brushed steel details, and the base is smoked plexiglass. The desk is equipped with 2 drawers. Good ...
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Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Plexiglass, Ebony

Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Desk by H. Sigh & Son
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century desk by H. Sigh & Son, circa 1960's. Stunning bookmatched veneer top surface, beautiful carved handles and plenty of storage. Open cubbies on the finished back, ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Art Deco German Curved Desk in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant German Art Deco Desk is made out of walnut wood. Has slightly curved top with leather insert in the middle. There is thin keyed drawer. Desk is supported by 2 wide rectangula...
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare and elegant Georgian Architect’s desk has a ratchet top, extending drawer front, as well as storage compartments. Architect desks, m...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 MCM Swedish Desk
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid-Century Modern desk Model A10 l masterfully crafted by Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik in Sweden during the 1960s. The allure of the Desk Model A10 lies in its thoughtfu...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

An Italian Desk attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, circa 1940
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
An Italian desk dating back to the 1940s and attributed to Osvaldo Borsani. The entire structure, crafted from walnut-stained beech, elegantly rests on a curved base. It boasts five...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Santos Rosewood Desk by Erik Riisager Hansen for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a particularly nicely grained Santos Rosewood as, hopefully, the photos show and it's in very good original condition, designed by Erik Riisager Hansen and produced by Haslev...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Florence Knoll Model 17 Desk
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Alongside the model 75 stool, this desk was part of Florence Knoll's first collection of designs. The louvre drawers follows the same design language used in a variety of casegoods s...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

Mid Century Modern Double-Sided Desk by Lane Furniture. Circa. 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Double-Sided Desk by Lane Furniture. Circa. 1960s Features a beautiful walnut wood grain, a quintessential Mid Century Modern Design, a faux woodgrain lam...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Dyrlund Smith Executive Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Spectacular Danish desk in rich rosewood grain. Made by Dyrlund Smith, featuring finished back, and hidden aluminum drawer pulls. Unique disc-shaped brass pulls that lay flat when cl...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

French neoclassical style writing desk with leather top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved wood. Leather top. 31" h x 51 1/4" w x 28" d. Condition Scratches. Paint loss. Stains to leather. Minor dents in edges.
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1930s French Neoclassical Revival Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Early 18th Century Italian Side Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome early 18th century Italian Side Table - Writing Table. Beautifully constructed from walnut with a wonderful solid board top, a single drawer and slightly splayed leg...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

1960s Mid Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut executive desk designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s. The desk is amazing and boasts a beautiful walnut frame with a sleek formica top. The de...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

18th Century Swedish Rococo Desk
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine and rather unusual 18th century Swedish rococo desk in it's original finish with one lid to the interior compartment. Ca 1760 Sweden
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

1930s "Record" desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Luxurious “Record” desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, with birch root top and sides and framed with contrasting zebrano. Asymmetric design with drawers on the right and elegantly curved left...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Zebra Wood

40s-50s Desk
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant desk with pair of under-top drawers, beech wood, and mahogany veneer, top with recessed clear glass. Good conditions.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Beech, Mahogany

French Empire Style Mahogany Bureau Plat
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French Empire style bureau plat, or executive desk, with five dovetailed drawers and pull-out side extensions. Bookmatched flame mahogany veneer over solid oak....
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Flip-Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Nielsen in Oakwood
Located in Halle, DE
Flip-Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark. A top example of the mid century danish design movement. The top piece/shelf is hinged and the table can be converted in a larger working...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Vintage Teak and Steel Desk by Robin Day for Hille
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage teak and steel desk by Robin Day for Hille. This was part of the ‘Status’ range, designed in 1959 and made in England. This model dates from...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova Executive Desk in Black
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova, desk, black lacquered wood, nickel-plated steel, Italy, 1960s This modern, streamlined writing desk is designed by Gianni Moscatelli in the sixties....
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Nickel

1950s Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Look at this beautiful wood grained Mid century modern writing desk designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Beautiful walnut grain with 2 drawers. Simple lines, sculpted legs, curved ed...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Kai Kristiansen Sled Leg Rosewood Desk c1960s
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 30 Desk This iconic desk from Danish master Kai Kristiansen features elegant sled legs with 2 drawer units hung on either side. The units have drawers to the f...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

English Leather Top Campaign Style Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome English Campaign style writing desk crafted in mahogany with a tooled green leather top, brass hardware, two drawers in the case, and elegant tapered legs.
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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Silvio Berrone for Bialetti Headquarters Free Standing Writing Desk
By Silvio Berrone
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Berrone for Bialetti headquarters, writing desk, faux leather, brass, stained beech, Vitrex glass, Italy, 1955-56 This writing desk is designed by Silvio Berrone for the Bial...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Boomerang Desk by Maurice Calka
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Iconic fiberglass Boomerang desk designed by Maurice Calka for EDITION LELEU DESHAYS Published in Xavier De Jarcy's book "Maurice Calka Le Sculpteur Du Design" page 222.
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1960s French Futurist Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Fiberglass

Two Modernist art deco writing tables circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two Modernist art deco writing tables circa 1930
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Elm Burl Brass & Coated Fabric Desk Kidney Shape Louis XV Style c. 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Desk in the kidney style. This shape of tops on the furnitures is typical of the 18th century. It is found in the Louis XV style with curved legs and in the Louis XVI style with stra...
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1960s French Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Elm

Franco Albini ash dining table Model TL2 Cavalletto, Poggi, (Very First Edition)
Located in Argelato, BO
Franco Albini ash dining table Model TL2 'Cavalletto' for Poggi, Italy (Very First Edition), Italy 1950s This table is the very first edition (the one in ash) of Franco Albini's fam...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Fratelli Proserpio Writing Table Teak Desk by, Italy, Mid-Century
By Fratelli Prosperio
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak rollup secretary desk by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy 1960's. Modernist compact writing desk, perfectly sized and in good vintage condition. It shows a unique mechanism that opens as you pull out the writing surface. The interior cabinet has a small shelf for Laptop, Ipad and paper and 2 small drawers (solid wood) for pens and small stuff. It's fully comprised of solid wood (teak). Overall in good condition with no major flaws, cracks or losses, the mechanic...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak, Hardwood

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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