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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1920s
Iron and Glass Dining Table or Desk by Darrell Landrum for Avard NYC, 1950
By Darrell Landrum, Avard
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Iron table with original opaque glass by Darrell Landrum for Avard NYC, 1950. Table has been professionally restored with new matte black powder coat and original frosted glass in ve...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-16-A Z-Element Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This rare Z-element table is an iconic design piece. It is raw in its simplicity and it shows a slightly patinated material. Its shape is beautifully fragile and has a wonderful colo...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1920 " Free Shipping in Florida "
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Free shipping in florida" It was exhibited at Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)"
Desk
Year 1920
French
Wood and chrome
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
It is an...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Writing Desk in Wood and Glass with Armchair
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous vintage wooden and glass desk of fine Italian manufacture from the rationalist period of the 1920s/30s.
The vintage writing desk is very rare and distinctive.
The top is made entirely of clear glass, elegant and fine, rectangular shape, with some brass elements to give more stability. The top fits perfectly into the wooden frame.
The base is the centerpiece, with its sinuous shapes worthy of such a rare piece. The base is made totally of light blue wood, beautiful and rare. The shapes are asymmetrical and resemble those of a Greek capital...
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Joaquim Tenreiro Brazilian Desk
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful Brazilian wooden desk by Brazilian master Joaquim Tenreiro, also known as the "Mestre de Madeira" (Master of Wood), because of his skill and artisanal approach to woodwork.
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Arne Jacobsen Munkegaard School Desk Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Munkegaard school desk designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Dining Table , Italy 1950s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Dining Table , Italy 1950s
A rare shaped 1950s vintage dining table, suitable for six people. Iron design structure and beige formi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern TL2 Cavalletto Desk/Dining Table by Franco Albini for Poggi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern TL2 Cavalletto desk/dining table by Franco Albini for Poggi, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Bodil Kjaer Rosewood Desk with Cabinet for E. Pedersen & Son
Located in New York, NY
Bodil Kjaer rosewood desk with cabinet for E. Pedersen & Son and Jason Mobler Denmark. The desk features four drawers with keys. Cabinet feat...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century French Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Desk is created out of walnut wood with light polish, 4 elongated legs are ebonized, which presents juxtaposition between light and dark colors of the wood. Desk has 2 spacious drawe...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rare Italian Maple Midcentury Desk with Bookcase
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian desk made of glossy lacquered maple wood with a light blue finish from the 1950s looks best free-standing in the room, as it has drawers and book shelves at both the front and the back. It has been carefully restored, however there are still slight signs of use at the edges and small scratches on the wood.
You can find the two matching chairs here: Set of 2 chairs with Gio Ponti Fabric...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Beautiful Angelo Mangiarotti Teak Desk, 1952
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful, unique desk, and sculptural desk designed by Angelo Mangiarotti.
Angelo Mangiarotti (* February 26, 1921 in Milan; † June 30, 2012) was an Italian industrial designer and...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1950s Teak and Beech Desk by David Rosen
Located in Madrid, ES
Writing desk in teak and beech with end extensions and two drawers by David Rosen for Nordiska Kompaniet. Sweden 50s. Fully restored.
David Rosen was a Swedish designer whose work i...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Extendable Dining Table in Teak by Niels Møller Fro J. L. Møller, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Dining table designed by Niels Møller. Produced in Denmark by J.L. Møller during the 1960s. Made from teak. "Dutch" inlays that is stored conveniently underneath the main table top. ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Jacques Adnet Leather Desk and Chair, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Art Deco era desk with matching chair by French modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Entire desk is wrapped in leather. Iron frame with 4 po...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Inlaid Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Elegant Italian Louis XVI style writing desk. Rare and precious solid walnut wood. Comfortable size for a practical use. The desk has elegant straight legs. Equipped with four practi...
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1950s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Desk and Chair by Russell Wright for Conant Ball
Located in Buffalo, NY
Simple ,,smart design..... Conant ball desk and matching spindle chair in maple,,,, Russel Wright for Conant Ball Furniture Makers Mid-Century Modern ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cane, Birch
Mid-Century Modern Italian Teak Desk with Lacquered Brass Structure, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-Century Modern Italian desk made of teak wood supported by a geometrical angled structure of black lacquered iron with brass details. The desk is compossed of front and lateral w...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Dan Johnson Dining Table and or Desk
By Dan Johnson
Located in Chicago, IL
Dan Johnson dining table and or Desk for Arch Industries Inc.
Designed 1958, manufactured by Dan Johnson Studio, Rome Italy. Travertine Marble Top with wrought iron base and sheath ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Travertine, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Hepplewhite Sheraton Style Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This American made 1920s era mahogany piece is made in the quality level of New York makers. With the leather top removed, the metal tray makes a convenient wine tasting tray or table.
Category
1920s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Walnut and Leather Italian Writing Desk, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Italian desk in leather and walnut wood, classic and very linear design for a desk from the middle of the last century.
Top of the desk all covered in light brown leather, w...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Maple, Walnut
Mid Century Italian Large Desk from the 50ties
Located in Brussels , BE
Italian large desk from the 50ties
Very unique design that offer a confortable and large table top.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century French desk
Desk is rectangular table top, re-upholstered in a new graphite cowhide. It has a chrome trimming at the edges and beautiful wood grain is displaying on th...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Jacques Hitier for Multiplex, Desk “Multitaple” in Mahogany, 1950s
By Jacques Hitier, Multiplex
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Desk in mahogany veneer, “Multitable” model. Box with three drawers in front, two niches in the back. Straight base in black lacquered steel joined by a spacer. Tray in black laminat...
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1950s French Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Unique Italian Free-Standing Corner Desk in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Custom-made desk, oak, brass, metal, Italy, 1950s
An Italian architect or furniture designer with great eye for proportions planned this free-standing, functional desk with two cor...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Writing Table
By Jules Wabbes
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular rosewood top with a stainless steel base. Literature: Jules Wabbes Furniture's designer, A+ Edition, Bozar Books, illustrated on page 39.
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Double Pedestal Desk, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid black lacquered birch, wit...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Table J. Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1960s.
Art Deco table by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala, 1940. Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding cre...
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1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Portuguese Olaio Oak Desk, 1950s
By Olaio
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Rare desk from the Portuguese factory Olaio. Made in 1950 with oak wood. This desk have 3 drawers, one of them is a file. One drawing board. Removable top with space to store the typ...
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1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Rare Desk by Carlo Hauner, Móveis Artesanal, 1950s, Brazilian Mid-Century
Located in New York, NY
This desk was designed between 1950 and 1953 and stood out within the production of Hauner and Eisler's Móveis Artesanal. The desk has an iron structu...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Desk /Table by Bengt Johan Gullberg, Metal and Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Desk by Bengt Johan Gullberg. Produced by Gullberg trading company in Sweden during the 1950s. Made from black lacquered metal with big rubber feet and table top of teak. Consisting ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Louis XVI Style Tulipwood Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
With new black tooled leather top and cross banded edge and brass edge over a frieze with three drawers and raised on square tapered legs. Provenance ; Waldorf Towers NYC. L. Supplie...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk
Located in Brescia, IT
George Nelson by Hermann Miller
1950s
Laminated wood, aluminum base
Rare model.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Cavalletto Dining or Working Table by Franco Albini for Poggi
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cavalletto or TL2 dining or working table designed in 1950 by italian architect Franco Albini, old Poggi edition. Wood construction with beveled edges tabletop and crossed legs with ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret, Office Table PJ-BU-02-A, circa 1957
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Jeanneret
PJ-BU-02-A
Important: Vintage collector's item for sale with guaranteed authenticity.
Desk-bookcase called “Office table”, circa 1957-1958
Tabletop fixed on a spi...
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1950s Indian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak, Leather
Desk in Teak in Style of Ole Wanscher, Midcentury Danish Design, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk in teak designed and made in Denmark 1950s. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Ico Parisi Mahogany Executive Office Desk by MIM Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Berlin, DE
Ico Parisi mahogany executive office desk by MIM Italy, 1950s
in its original vintage condition with a beautiful patina.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Solid Oak Desk by Raphael Raffel, France, c. 1955
Located in New York City, NY
Solid Oak Desk by Raphael Raffel for Maison Internationale Paris, France, c. 1955.
This elegant desk consists of a solid oak construction, dark for...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Teakwood Writing Desk and Chair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This desk with its chair was designed by the famous Italian design Vittorio Dassi, using teakwood, Italia, 1950s.
The measurements indicated are for the desk only...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
19th Century Adjustable Drafting Table in Cast Iron with Rare Skull Painting
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this 19th century adjustable drafting table in cast iron with amazing skull painting on top. The table supported by a finely cast iron base. T...
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1920s American Industrial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Mini Willy Van Der Meeren Writing Desk for Tubax
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mini Willy Van Der Meeren Industrial desks for Tubax. Printed formica top with solid black enameled metal frame in original condition with visible wear and ...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Erik Riisager Hansen Desk Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk designed by Erik Riisager Hansen. Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Willy Van Der Meeren Desk by Tubax Belgium 1955
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice Industrial desk designed by Willy Van Der Meeren and manufactured by Tubax, Belgium 1955. This typical fifties Industrial desk has a very nice Industrial look with the black metal folded v structure...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk Lacquered in Red
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic Campaign style desk manufactured by Sligh of Holland/Grand Rapids, Michigan. Restored, consist of five drawers with recessed brass pulls. Inlaid leather top with elegant embossed gold design and brass legs. Brass bound corners and Campaign pulls...
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1950s American Campaign Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Gio’ Ponti “Style” Toilet /Desk Wood Brass, 1950, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Gio’ Ponti “ Style” toilette/desk wood brass 1950 Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Italian Desk with 4 Green Drawers
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Italian Desk with 4 Green Drawers
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1950s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury French Industrial Iron Shelving System with Wood Desktop
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s French midcentury industrial iron adjustable shelving system with wood desktop. Requires assembly. Provenance: Marché Paul Bert Serpette, Pari...
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1950s French Industrial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Italian Writing Desk Model 530 by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1957
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern desk, by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini in wood, Italy 1957, in good condition.
Category
1950s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Hans Wegner Desk Produced by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare freestanding desk designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Curvaceous Desk by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous desk, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This desk is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of finish color.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Baker Furniture Georgian Walnut Leather Top Executive Desk, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A stately Georgian or Chippendale style executive desk with inlaid leather top
By Baker Furniture
USA, 1950s
Gorgeous figured walnut, with original brass pulls and inlaid em...
Category
1950s American Georgian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
White Mid Century Table Made in´50s Czechia, Designed by František Jirák
By Frantisek Jirak, Tatra
Located in Horomerice, CZ
White mid century table made in´50s Czechia. Designed by František Jirák and made by Tatra Nábytok. The table is made out of lacquered w...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Ilmari Tapiovaara Desk or Table for Laukaan Puu
Located in Miami, FL
Stained pine desk or table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu.
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Fine French 1950s Mahogany Curved Desk by Jacques Adnet '2 Available'
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Adnet: A fine French midcentury mahogany curved desk with a leather top and bronze details.
Provenance: Palais des Consuls of Rouen, France.
2 rectangular desks with a simi...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Wood, Leather and Bronze Desk, Argentina, circa 1950
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Wood, leather and bronze desk. Argentina, circa 1950.
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1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Gio Ponti “Stile” Desk Wood Brass, 1950, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Gio Ponti “Stile” desk wood brass, 1950, Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Executive Desk and Chair Designed by Arne Vodder, Made by Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An amazing executive desk with matching office chair. The design is by Arne vodder, based on Model Nor 207. The desk and chair are made by Sibast from Denmark. Because there are only...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Plywood
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Kneehole Desk for Widdicomb
Located in Hanover, MA
American Classical modern kneehole desk designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Co. in figured walnut with contrasting maple moldings. Original label in center drawer. ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Walnut
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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