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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1950s
Fine Quality French Directore Louis XVI Style Leather Top Faux Partners Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category
1960s Unknown Directoire Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Leather + Wood Writing Desk Attributed to Jacques Adnet, France 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s French writing desk attributed to Jacques Adnet. This desk features a black leather clad frame with stitch detailing and an inset wood tabletop. It has two drawers with circu...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Jean Gillon, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Jean Gillon, Brazil, 1960s
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1960s Rway Gold Painted Mirrored Top Vanity Desk
By RWAY
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, desk vanity you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful vanity desk is statement piece an...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Maison Regain Desk Set in Solid Elm
Located in BREDA, NL
Iconic desk set by Roland Haeusler for Maison Regain from France, 1960's. Great simple design in solid Elmwood with single pull out drawer. Beautiful joint detailing on corners with ...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Midcentury Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
This iconic midcentury Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak cylinder rolltop secretary desk cabinet is circa 1960. The Classic Scandinavian Modern design has clean, Minimalist lines a...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Gianfranco Frattini Wood table or desk for Bernini Italian Design 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
The desk is designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1950's for Bernini , a perfect example of Italian midcentury elegance and modern style of living. Frattini's works range from industria...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Birch Corner Desk, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern solid birch corner desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Measures: 35.5"W x 35.5"D x 28.25"H.
Good origi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Free-Standing Corner Desk in Solid Wengé
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Free-standing writing desk, solid wengé, Northern Europe, 1960s
This rectangular shaped table is completely executed in solid wengé. The corpus is structured in a horizontal manner...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wenge
60s Mid Century Danish Teak Rosewood Arne Vodder Exec. Desk w/ Bookshelf drawers
By Arne Vodder
Located in Madison, WI
Very nice original 1960's Arne Vodder Executive teak rosewood desk with a built in bookshelf on the back, three drawers and a filing cabinet.
Finished on both sides, so if can be ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Italian Wood and brass Mid Century Modern "Fratino" Dining Table of desk
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This table was produced in Italy between the 1950s and the 1960s. It's a reinterpretation of the classic Fratino rustic table model. It is made from a wooden structure with 6 adjusta...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Monumental Mid Century Modern Executive Rosewood Scandinavian Desk, c1960s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Chino Hills, CA
The Monumental Rosewood Scandinavian Desk is an exquisite piece of furniture that seamlessly blends elegance, functionality, and the timeless beauty of rosewood. Crafted with meticul...
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern Wood Table for Les Arcs, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski resort, circa 1960, manufactured in France.
Pinewood.
In original condition, with wear consistent with age and use, preserving ...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Mid-Century Modern executive desk. Design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture United States. Striking American design from the 1950s. Solid walnut base ...
Category
1950s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Architectural Desk In Walnut By Carlo de Carli, Italy 1950's
Located in Hellouw, NL
Architectural Desk in walnut by Carlo De Carli.This desk has a very solid and a kind of determined look with the unmistakable charm of the Italian design of the fifties. According to...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
1950's Fully Restored Teak Executive Writing Desk from Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
1950's Fully restored executive teak writing desk from Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Exclusive model 54 teak writing desk from the 1950s designed with soft curved lines, bookshelves on the...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Gio Ponti “Stile” Desk Wood Brass, 1950, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Gio Ponti “Stile” desk wood brass, 1950, Italy.
Category
1950s Italian Other Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Power Broker Impressive Large Flame Mahogany Partners Desk with Leather Oval Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive flame mahogany pedestal desk with intricate refined inlays, an oval inset leather top, pull out writing surface and detailed metal handle pulls. There are 8 solidly constr...
Category
1950s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
1950s Mid Century Rattan Grasscloth Streamline Wood Desk
By Paul Frankl
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning desk you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Grasscloth, Rattan, Laminate, Wood
Mid-Century Modern 4 Drawer Writing Desk by Baumritter
By Baumritter
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern writing desk from the Birchcraft line by Baumritter features hardwood construction, original light finish, durable formica top, and four dovetailed drawers. ?...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Desk by Gio Ponti Attributed, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian desk by Gio Ponti attributed, 1950s.
Dimensions: H= 78 cm; W= 180 cm; D= 85 cm.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Old English Sheraton Mahogany Kidney Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Old English Sheraton Mahogany Kidney Desk
Category
1950s English Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Writing Desk By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful and rare walnut desk designed by Edward Wormley, manufactured by Dunbar ca' 1950's. Single drawer, dark walnut original finish, with nice graining. Edges are raised to give...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Desk/ Table by Borsani, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk/ Table by Borsani, Italy, 1950s
Category
1950s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1950s Drexel "Perspective" Floating Top Desk Style After Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid century floating top desk design by Milo Baughman for Drexel "Perspective collection" in the United States circa 1950s. This beautiful desk features a lovely green vinyl top with...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Model 53 Mid Century Italian Desk By Gianfranco Frattini For Bernini
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Stunning design and real quality make this desk one of the stand out pieces for sale in our collection. Originally designed in 1957 by iconic Italian designer Gianfranco Frattini, th...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Raymond Loewy desk df 2000
Located in Portland, OR
This Df-2000 desk Designed By Raymond Loewy For Doubinsky Freres is compact, vibrant and sturdy. It has a shelving compartment underneath that can be adjusted in height and a few lar...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of stacking stools by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko, circa 1960
Located in Venezia, VENETO
The stacking stool designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko was exhibited in “Appartment Life” exhibition in Matsuya Department store in 1958. Targeting an urban life, the fun...
Category
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
1950s English Campaign Style Mahogany & Brass Demilune Form Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1950s English mahogany and brass campaign style desk. It is marked with a back brass plate. The drawers have dovetail construction. It has a subtle curving to the shape.
M...
Category
1950s English Campaign Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Lacquered wood cantilevered table
Located in New York, NY
Lacquered wood cantilevered desk.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio Desk
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio B.B.P.R. for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, metal, vinyl, plastic, Italy, circa 1960
This industrial 'Spazio' desk is designed by Studio B.B.P.R. A black vinyl tablet...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Single Bay Teak Desk for John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Teak Single Bay Teak Desk. Solid Teak with a Locking Drawer. Iron legs with Teak Caps. Top shows a shadow from a Desk Pad, but over-all very ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Larger Teak Desk for Soborg Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1960's. Featuring a larger, rectangular wood and metal four drawer desk form with 2 rear cubby shelves...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Secretaire by Torbjørn Afdal for Nesjestranda, Norway, 1960s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare secretaire designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced by Nesjestranda møbelfabrikk during the 1960s. Made from palisander with solid wood in the legs and the drawers. The drawers made...
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Palisander
Vintage Walnut Pedestal Desk by Laszlo Hoenig
Located in London, GB
A spectacular vintage walnut pedestal desk by Laszlo Hoenig. This was made in London, there is a label beneath the top with the production year of 1951.
It is of outstanding quality...
Category
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Hans J. Wegner Sewing Table, Model AT-33, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully crafted model AT-33 sewing table designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured in Denmark by cabinet maker Andreas Tuck. This teak and oak table features two extendable side l...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Oak, Teak
Canaan Desk by Marcel Breuer produced by Gavina spa in 1962
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Canaan desk by Marcel Breuer, produced by Gavina spa in 1962.
Desk with drawers and filing cabinet. Rosewood structure.
Dino Gavina was in Breuer’s country house in New Canaan. He...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Luther Conover, Desk, Mahogany, Iron, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany and black-painted iron desk designed by Luther Conover and produced by Luther Conover Inc. USA, 1950s
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern writing desk featured in rich walnut grain. This desk sits on sleek tapered legs and has two spacious drawers. This would be...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret: X Leg Chandigarh Desk, France/ India c. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967)
A rare and spectacular four-drawer bureau in teak by Pierre Jeanneret for the civic buildings in Chandigarh, India, designed by Le Corbusier. A stunning...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Freestanding Desk Teak wood Danish Design, Denmark 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk in teak wood with 3 drawers on each side, as well as a drawer in the middle of Danish design from around the 1960s. Key included.
Dimensions in cm: H:72 W:130 D:70
...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk, Style of Gio Ponti, c 1950s, Refinished
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully refinished Mid-Century Modern desk produced in Italy circa 1950s. Featuring black steel and wood frame with large brass elements and alternating black and white drawer fr...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Zebrano & Ebonized Mahogany Two Drawer Desk
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid Century American Harvey Probber Inc. Writing Desk, 1960's. Featuring a rectangular form in mixed wood construction with smooth heavily veneered Zebrawood surface and ski...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Zebra Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Desk & Stool
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pierre Jeanneret desk and stool from Chandigarh
France/India, c. 1960
Constructed of teak wood, stool has red enameled steel, and red vinyl inside storage cubby...
Category
1950s French Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Green Leatherette and Metal Cabinets, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Pair of green leatherette and metal cabinets with shelf, Italy, 60s. Provenance Gabicce Mare city hall.
Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden pack...
Category
1960s Italian Industrial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
Located in Highland, IN
This remarkable "magic desk" design by Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen is incredibly innovative and versatile. Beautifully crafted of teak by Vantinge Møbelindu...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1960's Vintage Swedish Walnut Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning and extremely well made large 1960’s vintage walnut desk, which was recently imported from Sweden.
The quality is exceptional, this is beautifully constructed and its a g...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Italian Desk, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian desk, 1950s.
Dimensions: H= 80 cm; W= 153 cm; D= 66 cm.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Olavi Hänninen "Paletti" Desk for Nupponen, Finland
Located in Göteborg, SE
The desk is in fine vintage condition. The top of the desk has some discoloration and there is minor damage to the veneer. Nothing super visible, but it's there.
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Ico Parisi Desk for Mim Rome from 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Ico Parisi desk in wood and steel including leg protectors for MIM Rome.
MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) was founded in Rome in 1957 as a company for the des...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice stitched leather desk in bi-color brown and black
feet in brass in the manner of bamboo
Possibility to add an armchair who is not included
Category
1950s European Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk by Edmondo Palutari for Dassi, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Wooden desk with 5 drawers designed by Edmondo Palutari. Wear due to age and age of the desk.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Restored Shabby Chic Wicker & Rattan Secretary Desk with Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
White shabby chic wicker and rattan secretary desk with matching chair. This late Victorian desk features a mahogany top with rattan legs and wicker sides, a center drawer, and built...
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1950s American Late Victorian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Restored Rare Early Florence Knoll Model 17 Louvered Maple Desk Signed Madison
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare desk was designed in the 1950s by Florence Knoll with a simplistic profile that has proven to be timeless! Of solid maple construction, it features tapered dowel legs and a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk in the John Stuart's Janus Collection Style
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern secretary/ wall unit cabinet in the John Stuart's Janus Collection Style. Circa 1960s
Features a pull-out writing shelve surface hidden by a false front d...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Walnut Writing Desk by Kent Coffey Temp
By Kent-Coffey
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This unique walnut writing desk was designed and manufactured by Kent Coffey Tempo in the United States circa 1960. the vintage writing desk features...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern Secretary Desk Vanity in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Ideal for collectors limited on space but unwilling to compromise on style and functionality this splendid secretary desk, designed by the influential Arne Wahl Iversen, is the quint...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Italian Design Desk from the 50s, Restyled with Modern Flair by RETRO4M
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing our meticulously restored and restyled Italian desk from the 1950s. This exquisite piece showcases a harmonious blend of timeless design and contemporary aesthetics. Our ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
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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