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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1980s
Ladies desk from HIKOR, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple beech wood writing desk from the HIKOR Písek company, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia The design is very simple and elegant. It features a section with 4 drawers. The surface of this...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Beech

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

Materials

Stone, Brass

Bodil Kjaer for E Pedersen & Son MCM Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Bodil Kjaer for E. Pedersen & Son Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome Desk This desk measures: 72.75 wide x 38 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 24.25 inches All p...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

English Regency Style Writing Table by Theodore Alexander
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant Theodore Alexander leather and walnut diminutive writing desk. The central drawer with two D shaped drawers one on each side, the top w...
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Late 20th Century Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Poul Nørreklit For Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik, Wood
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern desk by Poul Nørreklit For Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik, Wood and Plexiglass, 1970s.
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood

Fabulous Rosewood Flip-Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This is a breathtaking, rare, rosewood desk by Jens Quistgaard of Dansk for Peter Lovig Nielsen. It was made in Denmark and has gorgeous rosewood grain across the top. This desk features a unique flip-top that allows you to turn it from a desk into a table. It has two flippable drawer inserts...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Post Modern Marble Glass Dining Table Made in Italy by Artedi
Located in New York, NY
Chic, voguish, and sophisticated late 20th C large dining table by noted Italian furniture maker Artedi. The table features an impressive beveled plate glass top ( 78.25. x 39. 25 x ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Brass

Vico Magistretti Cherrywood and Aluminium Writing Desk for De Padova, Italy
By C.R.S. De Padova, Vico Magistretti
Located in Renens, CH
Italian design cherrywood and aluminium writing desk by Vico Magistretti, De Padova Italy. This desk comes from the "Reflex" series designed 1989 and produced in 1990. The desk combines a design derived from traditional secretaries...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Rare 1970's Jorge Zalszupin L'atelier Space-Age Plastic Desk
Located in Norwalk, CT
Rarely seen and even more rarely available Space-Age molded plastic desk manufactured by L'atelier, São Paulo, Brazil. Design attributed to Jorge Z...
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1970s Brazilian Space Age Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Large and elegant Carrara marble and leather desk around 1970/1980
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Large and elegant Carrara marble and leather desk around 1970/1980 with its leather box on wheels dim du caisson :61x46x70 cm
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

‘Acanto’ Dining Table by Enzo Mari for Zanotta
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Sculptural dining table model 'Acanto' by Enzo Mari (Novara 1932 - Milan 2020) for Zanotta, Italy 1990. The design immediately catches the eye due to the asymmetrical sculptural base...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Sleek Milo Baughman Style Chrome x Base Desk John Stuart Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman style chrome X base desk retailed by John Stuart-label inside the drawer. The original light lavender enamel shows age-appropriate scuffs, scratches, and sign...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

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

Materials

Leather, Birdseye Maple

Blue Iroko Wood Executive Desk by Giorgio Armani for Armani Casa, Italy 1990
Located in Renens, CH
This elegant and impressive desk has been designed by Giorgio Armani in the spirit of Jean Michel Frank, the iconic French designer who nowadays is still considered as the master of ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Modernist Cini Boeri for Knoll International Dining Table Desk
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous round 59 inch diameter glass top table which sits cantilevered on a stainless steel base. Internally locked on and with 5 heavy duty weights to counter balance the table. St...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel, Iron

Brass Etched Dining/ Desk Table by "Georges Mathias"
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Brass Etched dining/ desk table by "Georges Mathias".
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

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

Materials

Metal

Modern Curved Black Leather Writing Desk by Nancy Corzine Fusion Desk
Located in North York, ON
Modern curved black leather writing desk by Nancy Corzine Fusion Desk. Original Nancy Corzine fusion desk, masterfully restored in a polished high gloss bl...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Ladies Desk from Hikor, 1980´S, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple beech wood writing desk from the HIKOR Písek company, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia The design is very simple and elegant. It features a section with 4 drawers. The surface of thi...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech

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

Materials

Cherry

1 of 20 British Military Army Stacking Desk Tables Full Sized Stainless Steel
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 20 British military Army stacking desk tables A well made suite, this listing is to buy one with the option to ...
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1980s English Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Dining Table Desk Conference Table, Leather, Chrome
Located in Miami, FL
Great leather top table with chrome base. Leather has a green brown color with a rich patina. Please see pictures. High-quality. Ready for a new home.
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1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Parchment Faceted Art Deco Desk, circa 1970
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 1970s desk achieves a modest stateliness, its mottled paper parchment & faceted brass corners showcasing superb attention to detail. The seamless integration of variant textures...
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1970s European Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Flame Mahogany & Crossbanded Pedestal Desk 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite Victorian Revival crossbanded flame mahogany desk dating from the late 20th Century. This desk has been beautifully made from ...
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1980s Victorian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Marble Dining Table or Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking marble dining table or desk from Italy circa 1990's. It features beautifully grained marble slab construction.
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Stylish Tubular Steel Executive Desk
Located in Athens, Attiki
Stylish design! Glass-top executive desk on elegant tubular steel structure with 2-sided sliding drawer. Excellent condition.
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1990s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Giuseppe Rivadossi Writing Desk in Walnut With Rare Guglielmo Pecorini Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi writing desk combined with Guglielmo Pecorini chair Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, writing desk, walnut, metal, Italy, 1970s ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Secretary Desk ‘Entremanos’ by Spanish Artist Andrés Nagel for Akaba, 1988 Spain
Located in Zagreb, HR
Postmodern anthropomorphic form secretary desk 'Entremanos' made of cut steel and wood Stunning avant-garde sculptural surrealist design by Spanish ...
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1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Michele de Lucchi Burgundy Writing Dining Table For Memphis Milano Italy, 1985
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic dining table, laminated wood and steel, Michele de Lucchi 'Burgundy' table Memphis Italy, 1985. Dimensions are: 61" x 41.3" x 28.74" (height). Rare dining- or office table d...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Wonderful Milo Baughman style Black Lacquered Rosewood Desk Chrome X Base
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman style West Michigan Furniture (from their 'Dimension 1' collection) black lacquered and rosewood desk with chrome X base. We actually love the original finish...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Maitland Smith Carved Oak Console Table / Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved oak Vintage Maitland-Smith console table/writing desk with black marble tessellated top. In the style of George III. Signed/Stamp in the back. Overall great condition.  
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Late 20th Century American George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Desk Set with Cabinets Designed by Elmar Flötotto for Flötotto, 1980s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
This German desk is part of the Profilsystem collection, designed by Elmar Flötotto for the Flötotto brand in the 1980s. The principle behind the Pr...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech

Large Leather Top Mahogany Period Style Writing Table by Reprodux
Located in LES LILAS, FR
Large Georgian style mahogany writing table by Reprodux. Having a lovely antique style tooled leather writing surface in three sections. Front opening drawers and rear dummy drawer fronts. Raised on twin end supports having splayed feet, with brass toes and castors. This quality large writing...
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Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Dunbar Contract Division Mid Century Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Dunbar contract division Mid Century executive desk Desk measures: 72 wide x 36 deep x 28.5 inches high All pieces of furniture ca...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood

Rare Brass and Steel Aged Mirrored Top John Vesey Style Ebonzed Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning desk that was perhaps made by John Vesey, but we can't say with any degree of certainty. The elements are there, the steel and brass used to create the more averag...
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1980s European Directoire Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

1970s Spanish Desk Made of Bamboo and Wicker with Four Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Spanish desk made of bamboo and wicker with four drawers.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

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

Materials

Metal

French Louis XV Baker Furniture Louis XV Secretary Desk Collector's Edition
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare item from Baker furniture. It's a French Louis XV style secretary desk in walnut with a mesh grill set for the doors. The desk measures 89 tal...
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1990s American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

American Antique Reproduction Roll Top Desk with Top Cupboard
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Made in American this reproduction of an antique style desk has all the bells for modern day use but looks like an antique, comes with keys to both roll top and below drawers, desk has 9 small drawers with 2 consoles...
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Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century Model 452 Rosewood Tambour door executive desk This desk measures: 74.5 wide x 28 deep x 35 high, with a chair clearance of 24 inches All ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Dining Table with Stone Mosaic Surface by Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glamorous dining table designed and retailed by Karl Springer, circa 1980s. The iconic shape features a beveled horse track-shape top with ro...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone

Quaderna Desk by Superstudio 1970’s
Located in London, England
Quaderna writing desk designed Superstudio Zanotta. 1970s original.
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1970s Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Laminate

David Parmelee for Founders Staved Rosewood X-Form Desk or Table, Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-century modern writing desk featuring a staved rosewood top over an X-form chrome base, designed by Dave Parmelee for Founders Furniture, circa 1970s.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

French Burl Elm Slab Dining Table, or Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This thick 2” slab of 40 year old French elm was found in the backyard of a famous French furniture maker, who unfortunately closed his doors after 60 years in business. The beauty of the slab speaks for itself, for I cannot think of any words that could accurately describe what Mother Nature created. Whether you use it for a desk, like I have for many years, or a dining table, or ever a kitchen island work table...
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1970s French Country Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm, Burl

Mid-Century Modern Faux Painted Burl 3 Drawer Solid Oak Desk
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern faux painted burl 3 drawer solid oak desk. Beautiful 3 drawer desk all solid oak drawers. Great Design - Style of Milo Baughman circa 1...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Burl

Italian Wrought Iron and Stone Top Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful late 20th century Italian table with wonderfully scrolled hand-wrought iron base and a black leathered granite top with an ogee edge. T...
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Late 20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Granite, Iron

Monumental Leon Rosen Pace Collection Burl Walnut Steel Desk Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Monumental executive desk by Leon Rosen for Pace Collection. Crisply framed in polished stainless steel, the vintage desk oozes success in rich walnut burl. Three hidden drawers on one side and two pull out shelves on the other. We do have the matching credenza...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Chic Work Table with Sawhorse-Style Lucite and Chrome Bases and Glass Top 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Work table with 2 saw horse style lucite and chrome bases and thick glass top, American 1970's. Glass top pictured is 68” x 36” inches, but a new top can be made to accommodate any s...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Desk for Knoll 70's
Located in bari, IT
Stickers.Stunning Franco Albini '1928' desk for Knoll international, this example 1958. A pebbled glass top and stunning patina really take this piece...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Coastal Chevron Rattan Executive Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Coastal executive desk. Big and functional, but still casual and sexy. Beautiful thick rattan in a chic Chevron design. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan

1970s Jacobean Mahogany Writing Table with Engraved Leather Top & Gilt Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the 1970s with our exquisitely crafted Jacobean writing table, a beautiful representation of the era's rich artistry. Expertly constructed from premium mahogany wood, this table has been meticulously restored to its original splendor by our team of skilled craftsmen. At the heart of this piece is its stunning, newly dyed dark green leather top, elegantly engraved to create a focal point of luxury and sophistication. The leather's polished and waxed surface not only offers a captivating patina finish but also ensures durability and resilience against everyday use. The desk's ebonized finish provides a striking aesthetic contrast, enhanced further by gilt accent moldings. These embellishments reflect the traditional craftsmanship of the Jacobean era, adding a touch of historical charm to the modern-day. Functionality is key in this timeless piece. The desk stands on two intricately carved stretched pedestal legs, ensuring robust stability. Added to this are brass caster wheels in perfect working condition, combining ease of movement with classic style. This vintage Jacobean...
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1970s European Jacobean Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Lacquer, Giltwood, Mahogany, Wood, Leather

Italian modern Wooden desk mod. Canaas by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wooden desk mod. Canaas by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s Desk mod. Canaas with rectangular wooden top. On one side there are 2 drawers and on the other 4. It has a ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Romeo Rega Chrome, Brass and Glass Dining Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sculptural Art Deco style dining table attributed to Romeo Rega. Curved arch tubular base features brass and chrome striped design with .5 inch thick glass top. A stunning oversized desk...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Bruce Burdick Desk for Herman Miller
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Rarely found with so many modules. Can be configured as a L-shaped desk or as 2 linear desks. Can be purchased in any configuration you may need.
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1980s American Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Mcm White Lacquer Jamestown Trapezoid Desk With Upholstered Chair
Located in Medina, OH
Vintage Jamestown white lacquer and black metal accents with upholstered chair. Perfect to add to your home office! This desk has a unique trapezoid...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Executive Abbondi Desk, 1970s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Italian executive desk in a dark Rosewood. Three pull-out drawers flank each side. Lockable drawers with original locks. Solid aluminum frame with unusual, rounded corners o...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Minimalist Steel and Glass Trestle Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist steel and glass trestle table.
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Late 20th Century French Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

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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