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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Wood Leather and Brass
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk, Wood Leather and Brass
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1950s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Wooden and Glass Writing Desk
Located in Milano, IT
Cute wooden writing desk of fine Italian manufacture from the 1950s.
The desk is made in the frame entirely of fine, light-coloured wood.
The legs supporting the structure are long...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Jacques Hauville, Executive Desk for Bema France 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Executive blond oak desk by Jacques Hauville, produced by BEMA, France 1950. The design of great elegance favors the curve, the two boxes with 2 drawers have a library compartment on...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Writer's Desk, English, Inlay, Side, Serving Table, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writer's desk. An English, mahogany side or serving table, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
Of superb proportion and fin...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Period Walnut Chateau Bonheur Du Jour or Secretary
Located in Birmingham, AL
A rare 18th century French Louis XV period chateau bonheur du jour or secrétaire handcrafted of walnut by very talented artisans in Lyon for a wealthy chateau owner near Villeurbanne, circa 1750s. This impressive antique French secretary features a chapeau de gendarme crown above a pair of carved serpentine doors with brass mesh grilles and beautiful green and gold damask fabric backings that open to reveal a painted interior with two display shelves. Three carved drawers are below. The lower section features a flat serpentine shaped writing surface that lifts opens to reveal plenty of storage above a carved, scalloped apron with C-scrolls and a center carved shell motif. Raised on four elegant cabriole legs ending in scrolled French toes. This grand Lyonnaise French library desk...
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1750s French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Scandinavian "A2" Multi Table by Bengt Johan Gullberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Multi table model "A2" designed by Bengt Johan Gullberg. Produced in Sweden by Gullberg Trading Company during the 1950s. Made from raw lacquered steel and teak wood. Good vintage co...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Anglo Chinese/Chinese Export Qianlong Bureau
Located in Folkestone, GB
An exceptionlal and very rare Qianlong period Chinese export Bureur, Constructed in Hauli and Huanghuali wood in China during the first half of the 18th century for a wealthy English...
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Mid-18th Century Chinese George II Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Padouk
Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect's Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A rare George II mahogany architect's desk/chest, circa 1750.
The desk/ top slides forward, thus allowing the sitter to work, the top having a drafting table that has an easel support to place the top at three different heights, the highest being 47" floor to top. The chest having a plan drawer which is flanked by two pen drawers...
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Nanna Ditzel Desk Rio Rosewood Søren Willadsen 1958 Denmark Danish Modern Cites
Located in Munster, NRW
This elegant design by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel by Søren Willadsen serves as a desk, a writing table, library table,
or even a console tab...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Desk in Wood from the 50s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Wood desk from the 50s, Italian.
Desk 1950s
Country: Italian
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
It is an elegant and sophisticated desk.
If you have any questions we are at your disposa...
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1950s Italian Space Age Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Baker Furniture Georgian Walnut Leather Top Executive Desk, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A stately Georgian or Chippendale style executive desk
By Baker Furniture
USA, 1950s
Gorgeous burled walnut, with original brass pulls and inlaid embossed leather top.
M...
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1950s American Georgian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
N.3 Counters, Desks, Tables with Drawers, in Carved Walnut, 18th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
N.3 antique shop counters, they were used for the checkout in a very large shop with multiple workstations, they could be adapted to desks, tables...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Spanish Barley Twist Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Spanish Barley twist desk is a truly remarkable example of hand-crafted excellence during the waning years of Spain's dominance in world ex...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
18th Century French Cherrywood 'Bureau de Pente' Slant Top Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Larger than the typical Louis XV writing desk, this cherrywood bureau de pente was hand-carved in France during the late 1700’s, just after the period ended. This type of desk went by several names, including bureau dos d’âne and secrétaire à dessus brisé, and they almost always featured a fold-down writing surface.
Four long, slender cabriole legs, which are typical of Louis XV writing desks, provide a sturdy base for the beautiful desk. The curvaceousness of the legs continues throughout the desk, from the subtly contoured sides to the highly sinuous apron on all sides. Set within the apron are two drawers with round bronze pulls that flank a faux center drawer with a foliate and shell handle.
The fold-down writing surface, which has a functioning lock with a foliate escutcheon, opens to reveal eight small arbalete drawers arranged in four columns. Above the topmost drawers of each column is an open storage compartment. There are two more larger storage compartments in the center above a false-bottom hidden compartment. The fold down writing surface is held by a set of polished steel arms.
A graceful and functional bureau de pente from the late 18th century, this cherrywood slant top writing desk...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Nanna Ditzel Desk Produced by Søren Willadsen
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk with 4 drawers designed by Nanna Ditzel. Produced by Søren Willadsen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
18th C. Italian Lacca Povera Accent Table or Petite Desk w/its Original Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian occasional table with its original laca povera finish from the 18th century. This antique table from Italy retains its original "Lacca Povera" finish also known as laca povera, arte povera, lacca contrafatta, decalcomania, and perhaps more commonly, decoupage. This is the artistic technique of adorning a furniture surface with paper prints and lacquered layers which was perfected and made popular during the 17th and 18th century. This table has a rectangular-shaped top, a small drawer housed in the apron, and is raised on squared legs which taper gently towards their feet. The leg clearance from underside of skirt to floor is approximately 26.25 inches. This 18th century Italian lacca povera...
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18th Century Italian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Petite Italian Modern Stained Mahogany Writing Desk by Gio Ponti for Schirolli
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive Italian student desk in stained mahogany designed by Gio Ponti for Schirolli, ca. 1950s, Italy. Sculptural form with angular leg details, presenting a sharp profile.
There are three drawers and an additional open storage section created by the space between the top drawer and surface apron.
Surface is a gray laminate, which can appear light blue depending on the light.
Moderate wear present (scuffs to the laminate along with some scratches and old fills/repairs to the front and back concealing minor veneer losses and screw/drill holes). Drawers slide smoothly, and desk presents well.
Lock is branded "Schirolli Mantova...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Late George III Mahogany Desk
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late George III mahogany desk with fitted drawers, the top with inset writing surface and strung decoration above four oak lined drawers, one drawer with further adjustable writing...
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1790s English Sheraton Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition, 1954
Located in Paris, FR
Mahogany desk model CM141 by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1954.
Category
1950s French Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
17th Century Spanish Walnut Wood Table with Single Plank Top
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully crafted wooden table from Spain, the walnut was hand-carved at the end of the Renaissance (in the 1600’s). As is the case with most Spanish Renaissance tables, the 1 ½” thick single plank top rests upon tightly turned legs. The edges of the top do not have molding or carvings but receive added character from the large dovetail grooves that were used to construct the table.
This table has framing beneath the top plank which houses three horizontally aligned drawers. Each drawer façade has an iron escutcheon in the shape of shield with two engrailed top edges. The keyplate is set within a foliate margent that is surrounded by several layers of molding. Identical carvings and iron plates can be seen on the opposite side of the table, which has faux drawer fronts. Beneath the belt are four turned legs connected by an H-stretcher.
Our 17th century Spanish walnut table...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning late 18th century George III period mahogany partners desk. Nine oak lined drawers to one side and three oak lined drawers and two cupboards to the other side. A golden green colour tooled leather inset to top with thumb moulded edge over two pedestals, all drawers with a pair of original brass ring handles, all standing upon a plinth base with brass castors. Good height! Exceptional quality with a lovely warm original patina.
The dimensions are:
Height: 87cm (34.3in)
Width: 168cm (66.1in)
Depth: 97cm (38.2in)
This late 18th century, George III period antique solid mahogany desk...
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18th Century British George III Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather
Empire-Style Parcel Ebonized Maple & Mahogany Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Neoclassical Empire-Style parcel ebonized desk with maple and mahogany parquetry top.
Category
1950s French Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
George III Mahogany Tambour Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Nice old piece very nicely polished and tuned up in good working order. Rectangular top with tambour roll top opening to expose a pull out writing surface with adjustable ratcheted c...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Flap Writing Desk in Walnut, Carved Cross Legs, Early 18th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient flap, desk in solid walnut, with hand-carved legs and cross base, built, inlaid and briar-root by hand in the early 18th century, in Italy (Piedmont).
Elegant and classic, a...
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18th Century Italian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Carved Walnut Library Console Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Spain circa 1760, the antique writing table stands on thick carved turned legs ending with bun feet, and embellished with an elegant rectangular box stretcher at the base. The tall table features two hand carved drawers...
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Small Liseuse Side Table Louis XVI French Mahogany and Fruitwood, 1780s
Located in Mönchengladbach, NW
Rare small furniture in very good condition. Grey Marble top plate with old brass gallery locks and fittings.
France, Louis XVI, approx. 1780.
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes
Located in Hastings, GB
An outstanding bow fronted George III writing desk/side table, red jappaned with applied chinoiserie scenes.
This stunning desk sits on tape...
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1780s English George III Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Tuscany Walnut Veneered Writing Table
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant writing table in walnut veenered poplar. Top centered by a star motif, a comfortable drawer in the band, curved legs typical of mid-18th century Tuscan manufacture.
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Poplar, Walnut
Ico Parisi Rare Large Wood and Laminate Desk with Mirror, Hotel Lorena, 1959.60
By Ico Parisi, Bernini
Located in Rome, IT
Ico and Luisa Parisi vanity desk from Hotel Lorena, Grosseto
manufacured by Ditta Bernini
Italy, 1959-60
this desk is very rare because this is the large version of the desk and...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mirror, Laminate, Mahogany
Monastery Trestle Table One Plank Walnut Biscione Milan Armorial 14-16 seat 10ft
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A massive, 14-16 seater, antiquarian, milanese, renaissance-revival, monastery, trestle table with 10ft long, 4 ¼” thick, single plank walnut top & oak trestl...
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18th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Willy Van Der Meeren Teacher’s Desk for Tubax, Belgium, 1950
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful teacher’s desk designed by Willy van der Meeren, manufactured by Tubax in Belgium around 1950.
The table has a thin black lacquered metal base with a grey formica top....
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1950s Belgian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950's Stitched Leather Desk By Jacques adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare small stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet
Lamp can be positioned on the left or on the right side.
The lamp can be also removed.
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1950s European Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Painted Aluminum Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Painted aluminum desk with laminate top from Carlotti, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Industrial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Jacobean Style Oak Desk w/ Two Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. late 18th century - early 19th century
Jacobean style oak desk w/ two drawers
Drawer Size: 16.50 W / 26.25 D / 3.25 H.
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Vittorio Dassi Brass Feet Wood Small Desk, Italy, 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Small desk also called 'dattilo', very well designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s. It has a solid structure finished and supported by brass feet and has two drawers on the left sid...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Frank Lloyd Wright Mahogany Extension Dining Table, ,
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning rectangular top that extends to accommodate two leaves with bevelled edges and carved Greek key motif above v shaped pedestals with similar decorative motif,, Excellent orig...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
18thC Italian Stripped Walnut Writing Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1780
18thC Italian Stripped Walnut Writing Table
The moulded rectangular top above two banks of drawers, raised on square cabriole legs terminati...
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18th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Ico Parisi Rosewood Dining Table Mod. 754/2 for Figli Di Amedeo Cassina, 1959
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare dining table mod 574/2 designed by Ico Parisi in the 1959 and produced by Figli di Amedeo Cassina at the beginning of the 1960s. Made in...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Venetian Rococo Gilt Painted Faux Stone Console Entry Table Office Desk Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Venetian Rococo gilt painted faux stone console entry table office desk antique. An exceptional large 18th century serpentine front and sides molded...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Italian, Tuscany, Baroque Style Carved Walnut 1-Drawer Table, 17th Cen and Later
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with molded edge and a dentil molded apron atop a paneled case housing one drawer, the case and top raised on columnar legs, the shaped bracket bases joined ...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
18th c. English Architect's Desk/Library Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine English George III country house mahogany architect's desk/library table having richly grained single board top with molded edge over single wide drawer with pull out and d...
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1760s English Georgian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
George III Satinwood and Marquetry Harlequin Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
With a serpentine divided top with oval inlaid panel with hunting scene with hounds and hares with floral medallions at the corners , hinged outer sections fitted with a well and central section lifting and fitting into a recess , leather top of Tiffany blue. A button released the pop up desk...
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1770s English George III Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Vintage Shanxi Province Long Elm Calligraphy Table with Carved Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Shanxi Province Long Elm Calligraphy Table With Carved Legs
Circa: 1950
Dimensions:
W: 112"
D: 29.5"
H: 33.5"
Introducing our Antique Ha...
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1950s Chinese Bohemian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm, Lacquer, Paint
Mid-Century French Four Drawers Rattan Desk, C 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very decorative mid-century French rattan desk, four drawers, C 1950.
Category
1950s French Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan
18th century Louis XV ITALIAN Writing Table with Drawers
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant desk perfect for the center of the room, with drawers in solid walnut and walnut feather veneer on the sides, interiors in poplar. The drawers are all equipped with locks. Tu...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Desk / Writing Table, Paul McCobb, Walnut, American, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Desk / Writing Table, Paul McCobb, Walnut, American, 1950s
Having a Large kneehole with Three drawers on one side supporting a white laminate table top writing s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Painted Metal Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Painted metal desk with laminate top from Carlotti, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Industrial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Rare And Important Antique English Georgian Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
C. 1760-1780. An early and exceptional Antique writing table, English and likely Irish. With a flame mahogany banded top over a shaped apron with a single drawer. With fine openwork...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1954 Coen de Vries Desk in Birch w/ Ebony Base, Red Drawer and Formica Top
By Coen de Vries, Devo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great little writing desk in birch wood with ebony x-base, colored drawer and formica top. Coen de Vries is one of the Dutch pioneers of industrial...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Birch, Ebony
George I Walnut Bureau
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality early 18th century George I walnut bureau, having a fall front opening to reveal a fully fitted interior comprising of drawe...
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Early 18th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
17th Century Italian Single Drawer Desk or Side Table, Italy, 17th Century
Located in New York, NY
17th century Italian Florentine single drawer desk.
Decorative finial legs and stretcher.
Polished mahogany with a beautiful patina.
Can also be ...
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17th Century Italian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mario Oreglia Mid-Century Wood and Glass Desk (Attr.)
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Italian desk in maple wood attributed to the great designer Mario Oreglia made in the 1950s.
The desk is very unusual in shape, creating a very...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Desk in Parchment "Leather" and Wood from the 50s, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Red lacquered wood desk from the 50s, Italian.
Desk 1950s
Country: France
Materials: parchment leather and wood
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
It is an elegant and sophisticated des...
Category
1950s French Space Age Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
Antique Gustavian Pine Table, Sweden, Late 18th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Sweden, late 18th century.
Gustavian pine table with tones of white and green.
Measures: H 76 x W 108 x D 69 cm.
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
French Louis XV Walnut 1-Drawer Table, circa 1765
Located in Atlanta, GA
A delicately carved walnut writing table with a single drawer on the side of the apron and a raised gallery around three sides for the original purpose of writing. Raised on four tap...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Arthur Umanoff 'Student' Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 'student' desk by Arthur Umanoff. Black iron frame and shelf with walnut top and drawers. Brass-plated pulls with plenty of patina.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Italian Desk in Wood and Laminate
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful mid-century wooden desk designed and produced by a fine Italian manufacturer in the 1950s.
The desk is typically 1950s with its hard, geo...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A super early 18th-century childs writing desk, the slope top lifts to reveal a fitted drawer; of lovely colour and patina.
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Early 18th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
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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