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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1980s
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

Postmodern Memphis Design Interlubke Writing Desk, Home Office, Germany 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Stunning Memphis design style postmodern desk manufactured in the 1980s in Germany by a high-end furniture company Interlubke The desk is a pure example of Memphis's design. It'...
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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

1950s French Executive Desk: The Epitome of Mid-Century Elegance and Function
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your work setting with the sheer sophistication of our 1950s French executive desk. A true masterpiece, handcrafted from the finest mahogany, this desk stands as a testament ...
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1960s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

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

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

Vintage Danish Modern Writing Desk by Domino Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern office desk with two banks of drawers. Danish made teak wood desk for home or office use. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Scandinavian Ergonomic Design Writing Desk and Stool, Stokke, 1980's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Scandinavian ergonomic design writing desk with pivoting stool, made by Stokke, Norway 1980's. Ergonomical designed writing desk with black inlay and middle reading section w...
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1980s Norwegian Post-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

Desk Model 75 Made In Teak, Made By Omann Junior Møbelfabrik From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Model 75 desk, a timeless piece designed by Gunni Omann and crafted by Omann Junior Møbelfabrik around the 1960s. This desk is a testament to exquisite crafts...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

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

L-shaped Desk by Jorge Lund & Ole Larsen for Bo-Ex, Denmark 1960
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A luxurious, L-shaped desk designed by executive desk designed by Jorgen Lund & Ole Larsen, manufactured by Bo-ex in Denmark around 1960. This eye-catching piece is made of high qu...
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1960s Danish Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

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

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

Baker Collector's Edition Brass Bound Leather Top Louis XV Bureau Plat
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...
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1980s American Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

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

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

Ivory Lacquered Desk with Leather Top by Alessandro for Baker, 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous desk or console table designed by European designer and artist Alessandro Gabrielli Gambalogna, known as “Alessandro,” for Baker Furniture in the 1980s. This captivating p...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Lacquer, Wood, Parchment Paper

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 Dutch Design Desk, Netherlands, 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dutch Design Desk, made in the Netherlands 1960's. In the style of Pierre Guariche designs. Laminated white top on black s...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Stand/Sit Desk or Worktable
Located in VUGHT, NL
Great industrial eye-catcher as a work station in a hip company or the man cave. But also as a presentation place for a special (museum) object would be a great function! The start...
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1960s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Big Round Work & Presentation Table
Located in VUGHT, NL
Round work table made from a Cambo photo studio tripod (Dutch brand in professional camera and studio accessories). This type of column tripod was the first product of this company to be presented in the 1950s. Workplace for one, two or even three people. Worktop adjustable to all normal desired heights. Standing or sitting (desk) work is therefore possible, but quickly switching between these positions is not possible! Various monitors or all-in computers can be mounted freely on this table. Two or two copies near each other (maximum 27 inch). When using a single screen, up to 50 inches can be used (presentation table...
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1960s Dutch Industrial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

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

Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk with Drawers, Wood, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian desk with drawers, Wood, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Dutch Midcentury Industrial Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch midcentury industrial black metal desk with three cupped ring drawers and rectangular wood top. A handsome work of midcentury industrial d...
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1960s Dutch Industrial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Signatur Executive Desk by Tord Bjorklund in Oak and Chrome, Sweden, c. 1980
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed from oak and chrome and set on adjustable plastic feet. All drawers have polished chrome pulls. There are three left facing storage drawers and two are right facing, one ...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Borge Mogensen Desk 1960s Soborg Mobler
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic freestanding desk by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler from the 1960s. Corpus in teak veneer with five drawers and long legs. Accomplished design: perfect proportions and v...
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1960s Danish Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

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

Large Scandinavian Wood and Formica Dining Table, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Large Scandinavian wood and formica dining table, circa 1960 by unknown designer. In good original condition with minor wear consistent of age an...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Formica, Wood

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

1960s Peter Løvig Nielsen 'Boomerang' Desk in Palisander Hedensted Møbelfabrik
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Stamped.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Midcentury Sideboard in Teak by Omann Jun, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking sideboard in teak designed by Gunni Oman for Oman Jun, Denmark in 1960s. Great original condition.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Executive Writing Desk Henning Jorgensen for Fredericia
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare Danish Modern desk by Henning Jorgensen for Fredericia Mobelfabrik, 1960.Not confuse with Fredericia Stolefabrik. It is in oiled teak. Sculptural design. Minimal thin handles...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Teak

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

Ico Parisi for MIM Italian Midcentury Desk 1960's
Located in bari, IT
Executive corner desk was designed by Ico Parisi for M.I.M Rome in Italy. The wooden top is connected to the black steel legs with corner elements in polished aluminum. The desk has ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Italian large Desk by Vittorio Dassi solid wood and glass 60s - G725
Located in Lyon, FR
Imposing desk from the 50's and 60's attributed to the Italian designer Vittorio Dassi. Structure in solid wood and veneer, top in red glass. It is composed of two boxes with 4 drawers on each side. Very nice desk...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood

Rare Rosewood & Lucite Desk by Poul Nørreklit for S.H. Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare Rosewood and Lucite executive pedestal desk was designed by Poul Nørreklit and produced by Sigurd Hansens Møbelfabrik in Denmark in t...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Lucite, Rosewood

Bowed Front Solid Cherry Desk with Suspended Drawers Maine Studio 1980s
Located in Camden, ME
Bow front cherry desk with two suspended drawers studio built in Portland Maine in the 1980s in the style of Thomas Moser. A hand pegged construction with different radius arcs for the ends of this beautifully grained solid cherry planked desk...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Faux Tortoiseshell Partners Desk by Maitland-Smith
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing. Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a 1980s Faux Tortoiseshell...
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1980s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Stone, Brass

Jordi Vilanova Desk and Stool Set in Wood, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of desk and stool designed by Jordi Vilanova, circa 1960. In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: ...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Rare 'Kono' Dining Table / Desk by Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, 1984
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and large 'Kono' table, which works excellent as either a dining table or a desk, by Lella Vignelli and Massimo Vignelli was designed in 1984 and this example...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Granite, Copper

Italian 1980s Mid Century Style Black Lacquer and Brass Desk with Two Drawers
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1980s mid century style black lacquer and brass desk with two drawers with brass handles.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Writing Desk with Cabinet by Mojmír Požár for UP Závody Bučovice
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Writing desk with cabinet by Mojmír Požár for UP Závody Bucovice in very good original condition with slight traces of usage. Dimensions of cabinet W:60cm...
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1960s Slovak Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Opaline Glass, Wood

Pierre Paulin for Baker Art Deco Birdseye Maple Leather Top Executive Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An extremely rare and exceptional Art Deco executive desk designed in 1984 by Pierre Paulin for Baker Furniture. The desk features gorgeous birdseye maple and a leather top writing s...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Birdseye Maple

1969 Desk by René-Jean Caillette Rare Edition by Charon Only 2 Known
Located in London, GB
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1960s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Formica

Stickley American Colonial Cherry Wood Writing Desk, 1960
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Colonial style writing desk or entry table By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, 1960 Solid cherry wood, with turned legs and original brass hardware. Measures: ...
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1960s American American Colonial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Triangular Memphis Style Inspired Lacquered 'Boca Desk' by Leon Rosen for Pace
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Triangular, almost sail-shaped desk in high gloss lacquered walnut with three drawers. The desk is mounted on cylindrical black lacquered legs, with one prominent tapered black lacqu...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

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

Italian Vintage Desk in Style of Anonima Castelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian mid century desk in style of Anonima Castelli. Top is Formica, Oak veneer total of nine drawers with the brass hardware.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Original Vintage Karl Springer Executive Black Lacquered Desk
Located in East Hampton, NY
This large scale executive desk belonged to the late fashion designer, Geoffrey Beene. Sourced from his Estate in Oyster Bay, NY, it is in good vintage condition, 4 invisible drawer...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Marvelous Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Chrome Desk Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Marvelous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern rosewood desk. This desk retains its original finish with some minor scratches and dings-only ads to authenticity. The chrome base has been polished and looks great. It has a clean design with three drawers and chrome knobs...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Teak Console Table or Writing Table, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern console table or writing table. Striking Danish design from the 1960s. Black lacquered metal and chrome plated base with teak veneered top. ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Walnut Desk from the Sixties
Located in bari, IT
Sectional desk 1960s double removable drawers.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

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

Nautical Style Executive Desk
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
This desk harmoniously combines the strength of metal with the warmth of wood, creating a captivating juxtaposition of textures and hues. Features, such as the oversized brass ship w...
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1980s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Desk with Drawers, Pine Wood, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk with Drawers, Pine Wood, Italy, 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Jens Risom Solid Wood Desk, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Jens Risom: wood desk, manufactured by Risom Design. 1960s. This nicely shaped Jens Risom desk has a well sized desktop, two drawer units with drawers and a pull-out leaf with glass top on each side. An internal lock allows you to lock the drawers with a key. The black steel drawer handles are mounted onto chrome rings and have a minimal design. The desk has cylindrical legs and refined adjustable feet. The back legs are a bit detached from the drawers which give the desk an open look to what otherwise would have been a quite solid / closed desk. The wood of the desk has a wonderful grain, that has come out beautifully over the years. It was manufactured by Risom Designi in the 1960s. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor marks and scratches. One key is enclosed. Some drawers don’t come out totally fluid. Manufactured by Risom Design. Dimensions: 66.93 in. W x 35.44 in. D x 28.75 in. H 170 cm W x 90 cm D x 73 cm H Shipping: This solid wood desk...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Writing Desk in High Gloss Lacquer
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a wonderfully versatile and useful piece of furniture. I personally used it as a desk in our showroom for several years. It is now newly lacquered in high gloss dove white. S...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Italian Bamboo Rattan Writing Table or Desk
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Amazing midcentury bamboo and wicker desk with drawers. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1980s. This writing table is unique because of the materials used, ba...
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1980s Italian Campaign Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan

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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