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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak, Hardwood

Fratelli Proserpio Writing Table Teak Desk by, Italy, Mid-Century

Fratelli Proserpio Writing Table Teak Desk by, Italy, Mid-Century

Franco Albini desk with mobile chest of drawers mod. T22, Italian Design 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Milan, IT
This desk set with movable drawer unit is a classic rationalist design with attention to clean forms and lines by Franco Albini. The desk is functional with a shape that is both ergo...
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1950s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini desk with mobile chest of drawers mod. T22, Italian Design 1950s
Franco Albini desk with mobile chest of drawers mod. T22, Italian Design 1950s

Franco Albini desk with mobile chest of drawers mod. T22, Italian Design 1950s

Kidney Desk Model 54 by Feldballes Møbelfabrik 1950s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Handewitt, DE
Freestanding teak kidney desk, model no.54 by Feldballes Møbelfabrik Denmark. Produced in 1950s in teak. With 4 drawers, a tambour door on side and a rotating storage...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Kidney Desk Model 54 by Feldballes Møbelfabrik 1950s
Kidney Desk Model 54 by Feldballes Møbelfabrik 1950s

Kidney Desk Model 54 by Feldballes Møbelfabrik 1950s

Mid-century American Desk in Zebra Wood By Warren Platner
By Warren Platner
Located in Houston, TX
Desk is made out of zebra wood. Table top is reupholstered with brown cowhide. There is wide drawer for files on the left side and smaller drawer on the right. Desk is elevated by wi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-century American Desk in Zebra Wood By Warren Platner
Mid-century American Desk in Zebra Wood By Warren Platner

Mid-century American Desk in Zebra Wood By Warren Platner

French Wood Table by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great wood table by Charles Dudouyt, made in France, 1940's. Rectangular top with four thick carved wood legs and ball feet. Newly refinished in medium stain showing nice grain in w...
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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

French Wood Table by Charles Dudouyt
French Wood Table by Charles Dudouyt

French Wood Table by Charles Dudouyt

Art Deco French Grand Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco table is made out of high quality walnut wood. It composed out of 2 parts/sides with lots of room/drawers for storage. Both sides are connected on the bottom with each other...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco French Grand Desk
Art Deco French Grand Desk

Art Deco French Grand Desk

Very rare Børge Mogensen Desk 1940s for FDB Møbler
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Very rare Børge Mogensen desk / library table in teak and beech. Designed in 1940s and produced by FDB Møbler Denmark. Desk plate and end of legs i...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Very rare Børge Mogensen Desk 1940s for FDB Møbler
Very rare Børge Mogensen Desk 1940s for FDB Møbler

Very rare Børge Mogensen Desk 1940s for FDB Møbler

Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Oak and Granite
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, desk, oak, granite, France, 1960s Corner desk by French designer duo Guillerme and Chambron. This beautiful desk holds the characteristic decorations and lines...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Granite

Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Oak and Granite
Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Oak and Granite

Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Oak and Granite

17th Century Spanish Writing Table - Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
An outstanding and very handsome 17th century Spanish Writing Table - Desk from the Catalan region of Spain. Beautifully constructed from stunning walnut & chestnut with drawers, a ...
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17th Century European Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chestnut, Walnut

17th Century Spanish Writing Table - Desk
17th Century Spanish Writing Table - Desk

17th Century Spanish Writing Table - Desk

Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk or Console Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
A stunning Mid-Century Modern teak writing desk or could also be used as a console table or as a sofa table. Teak bars across the front as an architectural accent. A right hand sid...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk or Console Table
Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk or Console Table

Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk or Console Table

Mid Century Modern Writing Desk with 4 Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern writing desk by Drexel features hardwood construction, original limed oak finish, four dovetailed drawers with brass accented hardware and unique stretcher base.

Matching pair of...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Modern Writing Desk with 4 Drawers
Mid Century Modern Writing Desk with 4 Drawers

Mid Century Modern Writing Desk with 4 Drawers

Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk by Paul McCobb, c1960s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time with this show-stopping vintage mid century walnut desk, artfully designed by the renowned Paul McCobb. This pi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk by Paul McCobb, c1960s
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk by Paul McCobb, c1960s

Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk by Paul McCobb, c1960s

Mid-Century Executive Desk by John Widdicomb
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Executive Desk by John Widdicomb
Mid-Century Executive Desk by John Widdicomb

Mid-Century Executive Desk by John Widdicomb

Skandinavian Palisander Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen 1950s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in St-Brais, JU
A rare desk designed by Arne Wahl Iversen. Made in Denmark during the 1950s. It features an organic shape with a wide table top with raised edges. In the front side two generous dra...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Skandinavian Palisander Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen 1950s
Skandinavian Palisander Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen 1950s

Skandinavian Palisander Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen 1950s

Queen Anne Secretary Desk
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique style drop front secretary desk, made in Queen Anne style with brass hardware. Petite size, with 22x17" desk space, great for small space. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Queen Anne Secretary Desk
Queen Anne Secretary Desk

Queen Anne Secretary Desk

Desk "1928" by Franco Albini for Knoll International, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Greding, DE
Desk "1928" designed by Franco Albini for Knoll International, Italy, 1950s. This glass and metal desk features a veneered white drawer element an...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Desk "1928" by Franco Albini for Knoll International, Italy, 1950s
Desk "1928" by Franco Albini for Knoll International, Italy, 1950s

Desk "1928" by Franco Albini for Knoll International, Italy, 1950s

1930's Modernist Desk by Jindrich Halabala for UP Brno
By Up Závody, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Brno, CZ
An original Modernist desk from the 1930s. This piece has a dignified design with stylish proportions and details together with a dazzling Walnut pattern and dark brown Oak. This wr...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Walnut

1930's Modernist Desk by Jindrich Halabala for UP Brno
1930's Modernist Desk by Jindrich Halabala for UP Brno

1930's Modernist Desk by Jindrich Halabala for UP Brno

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Bruno Weil for Thonet, Stained Wood, Germany, 1930
By Thonet, Bruno Weil
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus tubular steel desk designed by Bruno Weil (Bèwè) and manufactured by Thonet, Germany, c. 1930
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Bruno Weil for Thonet, Stained Wood, Germany, 1930
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Bruno Weil for Thonet, Stained Wood, Germany, 1930

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by Bruno Weil for Thonet, Stained Wood, Germany, 1930

Walnut 1960s Table by Silvio Coppola for Bernini
By Silvio Coppola, Bernini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Table in solid walnut and veneer produced in the 60s by Bernini based on a design by Silvio Coppola. The table remains in general rather good condition: having not undergone any rest...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Walnut 1960s Table by Silvio Coppola for Bernini
Walnut 1960s Table by Silvio Coppola for Bernini

Walnut 1960s Table by Silvio Coppola for Bernini

English Campaign Style Desk with Two Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
We are delighted to offer for sale this high quality desk crafted in the Campaign taste is such a striking element for the tasteful study. This handsome campaign desk follows the design tradition of the master cabinetmakers of the 18th and 19th century who were commissioned by Officers in the British Army to create heirloom quality pieces that were not only exquisitely hand-crafted but also practical to set up when on the campaign trail. It features a rectangular top provides a convenient writing surface with French dovetail...
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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Campaign Style Desk with Two Drawers
English Campaign Style Desk with Two Drawers

English Campaign Style Desk with Two Drawers

Early Vladimir Kagan Custom Order Desk
By Grosfeld House, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
A early Vladimir Kagan custom order desk made by Grosfeld House. Incredibly well crafted. A fine important example of the designer's work. Note: Cane Modesty Panel shown in some p...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Wood

Early Vladimir Kagan Custom Order Desk
Early Vladimir Kagan Custom Order Desk

Early Vladimir Kagan Custom Order Desk

American Designer, Desk, Rosewood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rosewood desk designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

American Designer, Desk, Rosewood, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Desk, Rosewood, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Desk, Rosewood, USA, 1950s

1960s Mid Century Walnut Desk Designed by Hooker
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut desk designed and manufactured by Hooker in the United States circa 1960s. This stunning desk features a walnut frame. The desk also comes with two pull-out drawer...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

1960s Mid Century Walnut Desk Designed by Hooker
1960s Mid Century Walnut Desk Designed by Hooker

1960s Mid Century Walnut Desk Designed by Hooker

Scrittoio a Tapparella in Palissandro in Stile G. Frattini - Italia - Anni '60
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
Uno scrittoio apparentemente semplice, rivela invece una dovizia nella cura dei dettagli. costruito in Palissandro, alcune parti massello, altre impiallacciate, ricorda i modelli dis...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Scrittoio a Tapparella in Palissandro in Stile G. Frattini - Italia - Anni '60
Scrittoio a Tapparella in Palissandro in Stile G. Frattini - Italia - Anni '60

Scrittoio a Tapparella in Palissandro in Stile G. Frattini - Italia - Anni '60

Ate van Apeldoorn Large Writing Desk and cabinet block . 1960s Holland
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Den Haag, NL
Minimalist Solid Pine Writing desk designed by Ate Van Apeldoorn and produced by Houtwerk Hattum in Holland in the 1960’s. Features a pinewood cabinet block with drawers that can be...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Ate van Apeldoorn Large Writing Desk and cabinet block . 1960s Holland
Ate van Apeldoorn Large Writing Desk and cabinet block . 1960s Holland

Ate van Apeldoorn Large Writing Desk and cabinet block . 1960s Holland

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk Model '310' in Solid Teak
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, desk model 310, solid teak, Denmark, 1950s. Stunning desk designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. It truly holds the quintessential...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk Model '310' in Solid Teak
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk Model '310' in Solid Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk Model '310' in Solid Teak

Gio Ponti Writing desk Vetrocoke furnitures, tempered glass wood, 1939
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant small desk is made of toughened glass panes joined by brass and metal junctions and with a wood chest of drawers, just as the two bases are made of wood. The design of...
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1930s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Gio Ponti Writing desk Vetrocoke furnitures, tempered glass wood, 1939
Gio Ponti Writing desk Vetrocoke furnitures, tempered glass wood, 1939

Gio Ponti Writing desk Vetrocoke furnitures, tempered glass wood, 1939

Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll, Model 2480 Oval Table Desk, 1960s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This particular Florence Knoll oval table desk is designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1961. This rare edition with a silver lacquere...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll, Model 2480 Oval Table Desk, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll, Model 2480 Oval Table Desk, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll, Model 2480 Oval Table Desk, 1960s

Vintage French Jansen Manner Louis XVI Style Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage French Jansen Manner black lacquered Louis XVI style writing desk. Circa 1940. A timeless and classic touch for a fine interior.
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1940s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Jansen Manner Louis XVI Style Desk
Vintage French Jansen Manner Louis XVI Style Desk

Vintage French Jansen Manner Louis XVI Style Desk

Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Lasne, BE
Desk with wood and metal leg. Stamped Tecno. Wear due to time and age of the desk.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s
Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s

Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s

Executive Monumental Rosewood with Polished Steel Platner Insp. Desk with, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful midcentury desk with rosewood top. The wood is in excellent condition. The bases are made of steel and add a very modern look.  
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Executive Monumental Rosewood with Polished Steel Platner Insp. Desk with, 1980s
Executive Monumental Rosewood with Polished Steel Platner Insp. Desk with, 1980s

Executive Monumental Rosewood with Polished Steel Platner Insp. Desk with, 1980s

Vintage French Louis XV Style Walnut Leather Top Bronze Ormolu Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Walnut Leather Top Bronze Ormolu Writing Desk. Item features a working lock and key, 3 faux drawers to rear, bronze ormolu, tooled leather top, beautifu...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Vintage French Louis XV Style Walnut Leather Top Bronze Ormolu Writing Desk
Vintage French Louis XV Style Walnut Leather Top Bronze Ormolu Writing Desk

Vintage French Louis XV Style Walnut Leather Top Bronze Ormolu Writing Desk

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Ring Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with aluminum ring pull knobs solid maple. Desk has been professional refinished. Very beautiful desi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Ring Pulls
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Ring Pulls

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Ring Pulls

L-shaped Desk by Jorge Lund & Ole Larsen for Bo-Ex, Denmark 1960
By Jørgen Lund & Ole Larsen
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

Materials

Metal

L-shaped Desk by Jorge Lund & Ole Larsen for Bo-Ex, Denmark 1960
L-shaped Desk by Jorge Lund & Ole Larsen for Bo-Ex, Denmark 1960

L-shaped Desk by Jorge Lund & Ole Larsen for Bo-Ex, Denmark 1960

Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Madrid, ES
Desk designed by Severin Hansen in Teak wood for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri. Denmark, 1958 Simple and refined lines, featuring four frontal drawers with the desinger’s signature diagonal wood ensamble, the drawers are both a functional and a decorative element, the back of the desk can be displayed as it is finished in a refined teak wood back. Danish designer Severin Hansen's iconic Model 36 desk...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk
Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk

Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk

Modern Black Lacquer Occasional Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage modern occasional table and desk, in black lacquered wood, featuring a glass top shelf, lower wooden shelf, and brass fixtures. This piece showcases both straight and tapered...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Modern Black Lacquer Occasional Table
Modern Black Lacquer Occasional Table

Modern Black Lacquer Occasional Table

Gianfranco Frattini, wood desk for Bernini, Italian design 1960 circa
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant desk mod. 530 created by Gianfranco Frattini with structure, supports and top in wood. The compartments on the top are concealed by a wood shutter that allows you to hide you...
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1960s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Gianfranco Frattini, wood desk for Bernini, Italian design 1960 circa
Gianfranco Frattini, wood desk for Bernini, Italian design 1960 circa

Gianfranco Frattini, wood desk for Bernini, Italian design 1960 circa

Johan Rohde Unique Desk in Mahogany and Brass
By Johan Rohde, Peder Pedersen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Johan Rohde desk in mahogany with brass fittings. Right side have three drawers and left has three shelfs when doors open. Provenance: This desk was made for H. P. Rohde in 1945, wh...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Johan Rohde Unique Desk in Mahogany and Brass
Johan Rohde Unique Desk in Mahogany and Brass

Johan Rohde Unique Desk in Mahogany and Brass

Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, corner writing desk, mutenyé, nickel-plated metal, aluminum, Belgium, 1957 Beautifully designed desk by one of Belgium's most renowned designers Jules Wabbes. This pie...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Nickel

Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé
Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé

Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé

Knoll Walnut Mid Century Modern Double Pedestal Desk with White Laminate Top
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Knoll walnut double pedestal desk. This is a gorgeous office desk, perfect for a mid century home or office. It features a classic, simple design, and a choice set of materials. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Knoll Walnut Mid Century Modern Double Pedestal Desk with White Laminate Top
Knoll Walnut Mid Century Modern Double Pedestal Desk with White Laminate Top

Knoll Walnut Mid Century Modern Double Pedestal Desk with White Laminate Top

Wim Den Boon Dining Table in Mahogany and Black Lacquered Steel
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim den Boon, dining table, mahogany, lacquered steel, The Netherlands, designed in 1955 and manufactured in 1958. Exclusive dining table designed by Wim den Boon for a Dutch famil...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Wim Den Boon Dining Table in Mahogany and Black Lacquered Steel
Wim Den Boon Dining Table in Mahogany and Black Lacquered Steel

Wim Den Boon Dining Table in Mahogany and Black Lacquered Steel

18th Century Poudreuse and Ladies Desk - Table d'Accouchée, France, circa 1760
Located in Greven, DE
18th Century Coiffeuse and reading table - so-called Table d'Accouchée France Rosewood around 1760 Dimensions: H x W x D: 72 x 63 x 39 cm Description: Rare, two-part and multifunctional little table with neatly arranged grain patterns in light rosewood...
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1760s French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Kingwood, Rosewood

18th Century Poudreuse and Ladies Desk - Table d'Accouchée, France, circa 1760
18th Century Poudreuse and Ladies Desk - Table d'Accouchée, France, circa 1760

18th Century Poudreuse and Ladies Desk - Table d'Accouchée, France, circa 1760

18th Century Spanish Colonial Baroque Walnut Two Drawer Table
Located in Milford, NH
A good example of a Spanish Colonial Baroque solid walnut two drawer table with original lock hardware, pegged construction, bobbin turned legs, and strong base stretchers. Dates to ...
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18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Wrought Iron

18th Century Spanish Colonial Baroque Walnut Two Drawer Table
18th Century Spanish Colonial Baroque Walnut Two Drawer Table

18th Century Spanish Colonial Baroque Walnut Two Drawer Table

Jacob Kjær Mid Century Rio Rosewood Writing Desk
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Freestanding Rio rosewood writing desk with beautiful grain designed by Jacob Kjær, Denmark 1950-1960. Front with 2x2 drawers with brass pulls. Top with raised edge. The desk shows r...
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Jacob Kjær Mid Century Rio Rosewood Writing Desk
Jacob Kjær Mid Century Rio Rosewood Writing Desk

Jacob Kjær Mid Century Rio Rosewood Writing Desk

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Executive Desk "Model 15" by Goran Strand
By Göran Strand
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful and rare scandinavian modern executive desk in teak wood designed by Goran Strand and manufactured by Lelangs Mobelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960's. This large des...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Executive Desk "Model 15" by Goran Strand
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Executive Desk "Model 15" by Goran Strand

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Executive Desk "Model 15" by Goran Strand

Danish Modern Walnut Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Walnut mid-century desk, circa 1960's. Clean modern lines with stunning grain patterns on the top! Finished on both sides, can be placed in the center of a room and look fantastic fr...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Walnut Writing Desk
Danish Modern Walnut Writing Desk

Danish Modern Walnut Writing Desk

Large Vintage Swedish Oak Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very stylish large vintage Swedish oak desk. This was recently imported from Sweden, it dates from the 1950’s. It is of superb quality an...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Large Vintage Swedish Oak Desk
Large Vintage Swedish Oak Desk

Large Vintage Swedish Oak Desk

Giovanni Battista Bassi Asymmetrical writing desk Italy 1950
By Giovanni Bassi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful a-symmetrical writing desk-table designed by Giovanni Battista Bassi and made in Italy in 1950. This one of a kind piece was created for a project in Florence. It's made fr...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Giovanni Battista Bassi Asymmetrical writing desk Italy 1950
Giovanni Battista Bassi Asymmetrical writing desk Italy 1950

Giovanni Battista Bassi Asymmetrical writing desk Italy 1950

60s Desk
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with side drawers and one central under-top drawer. Exotic wood veneer, brass, original back-treated glass top. Good conditions.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

60s Desk
60s Desk

60s Desk

Farsø Stolefabrik Designed Desk
By Farso Stolefabrik
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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Farsø Stolefabrik Designed Desk
Farsø Stolefabrik Designed Desk

Farsø Stolefabrik Designed Desk

Georgian Regency Octagonal Library Table with Green Leather Top
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in London, GB
An elegant late George III – early Regency period octagonal library drum table with aged green leather lined top and four drawers English, circa 1800. Why we like it Unusual and ele...
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Late 18th Century English Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

Georgian Regency Octagonal Library Table with Green Leather Top
Georgian Regency Octagonal Library Table with Green Leather Top

Georgian Regency Octagonal Library Table with Green Leather Top

Swedish Modern Walnut Desk, Jarnforsens Kontorsmöbler, Stockholm, Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Modern freestanding writing desk, in striking walnut, Circa 1960s, produced and sold by JKM - Jarnforsens Kontorsmöbler, Stockholm, the rectangular top with long walnut ven...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Swedish Modern Walnut Desk, Jarnforsens Kontorsmöbler, Stockholm, Circa 1960s
Swedish Modern Walnut Desk, Jarnforsens Kontorsmöbler, Stockholm, Circa 1960s

Swedish Modern Walnut Desk, Jarnforsens Kontorsmöbler, Stockholm, Circa 1960s

Jacques Hitier for MBO, Desk in oak and black metal, year 1951
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jacques Hitier for MBO. Blond oak desk opening with a drawer on the front. Black laminate top. Tripod base in black lacquered metal. French work realized in 1951. Reference: LS546...
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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Jacques Hitier for MBO, Desk in oak and black metal, year 1951
Jacques Hitier for MBO, Desk in oak and black metal, year 1951

Jacques Hitier for MBO, Desk in oak and black metal, year 1951

Petite Eliel Saarinen Deco Desk
By Johnson Furniture Company, Eliel Saarinen
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

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Wood

Petite Eliel Saarinen Deco Desk
Petite Eliel Saarinen Deco Desk

Petite Eliel Saarinen Deco Desk

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...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry and Mahogany
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry and Mahogany

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry and Mahogany

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.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Stained Glass, Wood

Italian desk, wood and colored glass, 1950s
Italian desk, wood and colored glass, 1950s

Italian desk, wood and colored glass, 1950s

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 ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Tyrolean Style Ornate Pine Desk or Table with Locking Drawer from Austria
Tyrolean Style Ornate Pine Desk or Table with Locking Drawer from Austria

Tyrolean Style Ornate Pine Desk or Table with Locking Drawer from Austria

1960's Executive Desk from Denmark
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Executive desk from Denmark circa mid-1960s now available. This example has matte black iron legs, open back for additional storage, interior and exterior drawers and original brass ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

1960's Executive Desk from Denmark
1960's Executive Desk from Denmark

1960's Executive Desk from Denmark

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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