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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Art Deco
Art Deco Cherrywood Kneehole Desk
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Cherrywood Kneehole Desk, Circa 1940. With an inset laminate writing surface and a pullout telephone table, with enamel handles.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
Farsø Stolefabrik Designed Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Farsø Stolefabrik for Maurice Villency rosewood mid-century desk. Beautiful deep grain throughout, aluminum handles, quality construction.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Jean Prouvé Compas Direction Desk in Natural Oak and Black Metal for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Compas Direction desk in natural oak and black metal for Vitra. Originally designed in 1953, Prouvé's iconic desk is based the design on t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Metal
Petite Eliel Saarinen Deco Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite scale Eliel Saarinen Deco Desk in Birch with Wave-like Aluminum Pulls.
Dimensions:
48 wide
20 depth
Height to top shelf: 30 1/16"
Height to desk surface: 24.75"
Wear as s...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, cherry, mahogany, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s
Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in cherry. The...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Coast Table Square by Sun at Six, Nude Minimalist Dining Table or Desk in Wood
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. Handcrafted using traditio...
Category
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Coast Table by Sun at Six, Sienna, Minimalist Dining Table or Desk in Wood
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. The coast table can be use...
Category
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Italian desk, wood and colored glass, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian desk, wood and colored glass, 1950s.
Dimensions: H= 77 cm; W= 136 cm; D= 68 cm.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stained Glass, Wood
Tyrolean Style Ornate Pine Desk or Table with Locking Drawer from Austria
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, almost folkloristic, Tyrolean style desk with pine wood frame and lower locking drawer. Organically carved, its traditional features in natural wood tone contrasted by an ...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Mid Century Modern Solid Oak Desk with Laminate Top
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Solid Oak Desk with Laminate Top
Good vintage condition with one leg having a portion split away from the bracing screw which leads to some give in the leg.
Addi...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Laminate
20th Century Italian Vintage Walnut Writing Desk & Armchair by Amleto Sartori
By Amleto Sartori
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian office set of a writing desk and an armchair made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by Amleto Sartori in good condition. The floating rec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Jacaranda Desk by Jorge Zalszupin by L'Atelier San Paulo, 1960
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful large desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin, manufactured by L’Atelier San Paulo, circa 1960.
Made of high quality jacaranda wood. The desk has four drawers with very well craf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Jacaranda
1940s Italian Writing Desk in Ash and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, ash, brass, Italy, 1940s
Made in Italy, this writing desk is a testament to the design ethos prevalent in the 1940s and 1950s. The office table bears witness to the de...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Executive Desk by John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant mid-century vintage desk from skilled craftsmen of Grand Rapids' John Widdicomb Fine Furniture. An ample walnut desktop measuring over 10 square feet offers plenty of workspa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk
Year: 1940
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an icon of distinction.
You want t...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern James Mont Style Birds Eye Maple Desk / Table / Vanity
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Extra handling time for this piece!
This is a mid-century modern James Mont style style desk or vanity by Johnson Brothers. It is marked and has the original brass hardware that has...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1960s Ole Wanscher Mahogany Desk
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Madrid, ES
Mahogany desk designed by Ole Wanscher in an excellent restored condition. Denmark, 1960s
This desk was designed following the mid century design rule and aesthetic, using noble wo...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Carved Walnut and Rosewood Desk with Matching Chair, Italy, 1960
Located in Dronten, NL
A superb Italian walnut and rosewood desk with matching rosewood and leather side chair, made to measure for the villa of an Italian executive in 1960. The rectangular top is covered...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French 1970s Desk by Michel Mortier
Located in Long Island City, NY
Michel MORTIER (1925-2015)- A writing table with a beech base and a white laminated plywood top. Model MP2 (Mortier/ Perrigault), 1979.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Beech
Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut executive Desk by Standard Furniture Company Herkimer, NY. Large Beautiful remarkable statement in design and craftsmanship. This large mid century walnut...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Buffet Credenza Two Doors Cabinet, Walnut and Brass, France, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Cabinet Art Deco, French, circa 1930.
Credenza buffet burr walnut.
Two doors and one shelf.
The varnish was redone.
Good condition.
Shipping:
L 160, P 52, H 91 46 Kg.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk Style Art Deco in Wood and chrome, 1940, Made in Germany
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Only the wood is restored, not the chrome metal
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an icon of...
Category
1940s German Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
The London "I" - An Executive Desk
Located in Durban, ZA
The London "I" was our first significant international commission. Destined for a historic apartment in the UK, it now stands overlooking The Thames and The London Eye. A view most a...
Category
2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Italian Modern Teak Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single pedestal teak desk with floating top, four-drawer cabinet, carved recessed pulls, and metal structural frame. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Fine French Blackened Wood Desk with an Off White Lacquered Top with Inlays
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French blackened wood desk with 3 drawers, an off white & black lacquered top with metal Inlays, and bronze handles and wheels.
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Febo desk or dining table designed by G.Stoppino for Driade 1970
Located in Milano, MI
Rare Desk Table model Febo designed in 1970 by G. Stoppino for Driade. Chrome-plated tubular frame and lacquered curved wooden top.
The table is in very good condition
the chrome st...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman, Wall-Mounted Desk or Console, Rosewood, Brass, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A rare wall-mounted rosewood and brass desk or console designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer-Coggin, High Point, North Carolina, USA, 1960s.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Executive Brazilian Rosewood Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern executive rosewood desk designed and manufactured in Denmark, circa 1960s. This desk has a very particula...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Modern 3 Drawer Executive Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This desk is comprised of exotic Shedua hardwood and a solid hand polished stainless steel base. The three equal sized drawers provide plenty of storage for pens, small electronics a...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Arco Series Typing Desk by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis 60s, 70s
By Olivetti
Located in Padova, IT
Desk designed in the 1960s by Studio BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis.
The desk is complete with a five-drawer chest of drawers. Iconic office furniture that holds a prominent place in the history of design.
BBPR was the acronym that indicated the group of Italian architects established in 1932 by Gian Luigi...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Floating Top Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern desk by Tri Bond Furniture, with floating top and finished back.
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
France Desk Art Deco, 1950, France, Material: Wood Attributed to Jean Souvrain
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Style: Art Deco
Year 1940
Wood and bronze
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer.
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Writing desk by Svend Åge Madsen for Sigurd Hansen 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with double under-top drawer. Teak veneer wood, fine construction details.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Blue formica and black metal desk, Italian modernism, ca. 1960.
Located in MIlano, IT
Blue formica and black metal desk, Italian modernism, ca. 1960.
Small desk from a hotel room with a matte black tubular metal frame and a rectangular-shaped top made of light blue Fo...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak, Hardwood
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s
In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, h...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Danish Desk With Shelves By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid Century Drexel Danish Desk with shelves. This desk set has a lot to offer is the foot print it provides. The desk has a great area for work space and offers plenty of shelf space to keep you space organized. This desk set has a small 2 door cabinet...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1950s George Nelson Swag Leg Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Swag leg desk, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Colorful cubbyholes and molded drawers allow for a tidy and streamlined workspace. O...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Carved Oak Desk, England circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Carved Oak Desk
England circa 1920
Detailed carving, with single drawer on both sides, lower shelf and lion feet.
48.25”L x 30”d x 31”h
Ref. TABLE1191
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Studio BBPR 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Movable Cabinet
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desk with various storage compartments, coated steel, plastic, fabric, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s
In 1954, Olivetti, the Ita...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Small Italian Desk with Matching Chair - 60's - Vittorio Dassi - Set of 2
Located in Milano, IT
The mid-century Italian desk designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1960s is an extraordinary example of functional elegance to the point that it is very often attributed to the work of G...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk, 1950, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco
Year: 1940
Material: Wood and bronze
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique....
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Art Deco burr walnut pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920-30’s.
The quality is outstanding, this is a large and impressive size. Ther...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Writing Desk by La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Step into the allure of mid-century Italian design with this masterfully writing desk crafted in the 1950s and attributed to La Permanente Mobili Cantù.
It's in very good condition ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Boomerang desk Model A10 by Göran Strand for Lelangs Möbelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Wooden desk with 3 drawers with locks at the front of the desk and a hinged door with locks at the back of the desk containing a shelf. One key. Wear due to time and age of the desk.
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Shagreen desk
Located in New York, NY
Shagreen desk by Karl Springer. Signed.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Shagreen
Desk Art Deco in Wood, 1930, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco
Year: 1930
Material: wood
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an i...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black and white lacquered solid maple, with brass har...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Ladies desk from HIKOR, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple vintage beech wood writing desk from the HIKOR Písek company, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
The design is very simple and elegant. It features a section with 4 drawers. The desk ha...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Modern Desk in Walnut
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Beautiful executive desk designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders.
Stunning walnut veneered desk top and drawer fronts encased in in solid walnut legs and sides. Finished back with...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Milo Baughman, Rare Desk, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rare walnut and brass desk designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Glenn of California, USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Walnut and Oak desk with x shaped legs
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pleased to offer this great walnut and oak desk with a single draw. This great desk sits on a pair of brass/gold x shaped legs. This is even more impressive in person.
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk
Book: Buenos Aires Art Deco y Racionalismo
Author: Mimi Bohm
Page: 68
Year: 1920
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exo...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Desk in Mahogany, Danish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Great Looking desk in mahogany, designed and made by Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Desk Style Art Deco in Wood and chrome, 1940, Made in Germany
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Only the wood is restored, not the chrome metal
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an icon of...
Category
1940s German Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Desk, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern four drawer writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black and white lacquered solid maple, wi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Large Varnished Wood Executive Desk, in the style of Florence Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Large Varnished wood executive desk, in the style of Florence Knoll.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Aldo Tura large desk brown goatskin parchment brass chrome 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique Aldo Tura desk was produced in Italy in the late 1960s, and really feels imposing and glamorous. The varnished goatskin parchment, in rich shades of brown and dark brown,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Goatskin
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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