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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: 2010s
Period: 1960s
Unique Design Desk, French Designer Charly Bounan
Located in Geneve, CH
Charly Bounan, is a Parisian designer renowned for its refined creative style and the important eclecticism of its influences.
Dimensions:
Height 80 cm,
width 240 cm,
dep...
Category
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Action Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Action Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s
Category
1960s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern Wood Table for Les Arcs, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski resort, circa 1960, manufactured in France.
Pinewood.
In original condition, with wear consistent with age and use, preserving ...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Long Study Desk / Large Console Table in Beige Linoleum and Steel
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large Study desk / Console Table is made with a butternut beige powder-coated steel frame and a pearl linoleum top made from all-natural ingredients, such as flax, wood flour, a...
Category
2010s English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand Marble Center Table à Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The first model of this historic design table was crafted in 1937 for Charlotte Perriand’s studio in Montparnasse. The Table à Plateau...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
CURVAS desk -upgrade edition three leg solid walnut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W70. D34. H29.25. KC26
Our solid walnut Curvas desk made in house. This version is made of solid wood including the cylinder legs. Item features on drawer...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Large Black Desk Files Drawers, Wood Metal, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Style
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Marajoara desk with drawers and files (optional) is a study on Mid-Century Modern utilitarian furniture, with Brazilian Native Arte Reference.
I...
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1960s Finn Juhl France & Son Technocrat Desk Model 963 in Teak Made in Denmark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1960's Finn Juhl for France & Son Technocrat Desk Model 963 in Teak. Overall this item is in very good to excellent condition. The wood top is free from any major scratches, stains, or major imperfections. It has aged quite nicely and shows a gorgeous and very subtle patina. The drawers open easily and the metal finish on the legs are intact and clean. The bottom of the desk top from the ground is 26-1/2" but total clearance from the ground is 24-3/4" to the middle support beam. This piece came from a notable modern estate in Boston. It was purchased from Machine Age by the previous owner. The Eames aluminum chair...
Category
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 46"W x 23"D x 30"H.
...
Category
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
804 rosewood rolltop desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini 1960s
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Rare roll-top desk model 804 designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by Bernini, Italy 1960s. The desk is made of rosewood veneer and has a remarkable design.
The piece can...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Moema desk
Located in São Paulo, SP
The home office is here to stay. More and more we need an appropriate place to work and a dedicated desk for this helps to maintain concentration, focus and to do a quality work. Wit...
Category
2010s Brazilian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Scandinavian Solid Teak Desk by Svend and Madsen Danish, 1960s
Located in Lyon, FR
Small Scandinavian desk from the 1960s by the Danish designer Svend Aage Madsen. Structure in solid teak and veneer, this desk is composed of ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
French Directoire style desk in oak with a shelf and leather pad, grey stained
Located in Landivy, FR
This desk is a craft-handed reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. The design of this period is remarkable with its straight, classical and time...
Category
2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer
Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison du Brésil Table by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Le Corbusier in 1959. Relaunched in 2018.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This table is part of a faithful reproduction of a student room in the Maison du Brésil...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Fabulous English Bench Made Reprod. Burr Elm Leather Top Pedestal Partner's Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
We have been bench making bespoke British furniture for the past sixty years by the same proprietary cabinetmaking family in the south of England. They produce some of the most fant...
Category
2010s English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Elm, Burl
Mid-Century Executive Desk by Mauser, Veneered Wood, Chromed Metal Germany, 1960
By Mauser Werke
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-Century Executive Desk in walnut veneered wood and chrome plated metal. From the "Chefbüro Mauser-Programm" by Mauser-Werke Waldeck, Germany, c. 1960
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Bold Geometric, contemporary, modern Library desk, writing
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Elevate Your Space with a Bold Style Statement: The Modern Aesthetic Desk
Indulge in the opulence of this literary desk, originally conceived as a book...
Category
2010s Pakistani Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Paint
USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer
Located in New York, NY
Quick ship desk unit (A) is designed with a work surface and one storage compartment with a drop down door. Available in 14 standard surface colors. Our ful...
Category
2010s Swiss Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Secretaire by Torbjørn Afdal for Nesjestranda, Norway, 1960s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare secretaire designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced by Nesjestranda møbelfabrikk during the 1960s. Made from palisander with solid wood in the legs and the drawers. The drawers made...
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Palisander
Mid-Century Modern 4 Drawer Writing Desk by Baumritter
By Baumritter
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern writing desk from the Birchcraft line by Baumritter features hardwood construction, original light finish, durable formica top, and four dovetailed drawers. ?...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk In Green And Yellow Veneered Top And Walnut Legs With Three Drawers
Located in London, GB
The Murray desk design takes inspiration from the tennis court. The top has been realised in colourful marquetry and the desk features three drawers with wood veneer detailing. The f...
Category
2010s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Imitation Wood Vinyl Desk by Mascagni for Harrods of London
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Leatherette desk with wood finish. Gilt metal hardware, profiles, handles and tips. Insignificant signs of time and wear.
Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Ico Parisi Wood and Laminate toilette desk with mirror, Hotel Lorena, 1960
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
wood, mirrored glass and laminate
Measures: H 75cm,110 x 45 cm ; total hei...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mirror, Laminate, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern writing desk featured in rich walnut grain. This desk sits on sleek tapered legs and has two spacious drawers. This would be...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Walnut Black MiMi Console or Tiny Desk by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi console table creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with painted surface...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Plywood, Birch
Oracle Desk by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Oracle Desk by kar
Dimensions: W 168 x D 56 x H 75 cm
Materials: Ash Wood, High Gloss.
Oracle bone script dates back to the Shang Dynasty of China, a text engravedon tortoise shells and animal bones for divination. Taking China's oldestscript as its creative source, kar presents a new collection of furniture,"Oracle", which consists of a chair, a desk, a bench, a shelf, and a screen.The symbolic form of the ancient script...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1960s Rway Gold Painted Mirrored Top Vanity Desk
By RWAY
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, desk vanity you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful vanity desk is statement piece an...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Bureau Bubble Ivoire Desk by Charly Bounan
Located in Geneve, CH
Bureau Bubble Ivoire Desk by Charly Bounan
One of a Kind
Dimensions: D 72 x W 240 x H 75 cm.
Materials: Lacquer and marquetry wood.
Charly Bounan, is a Parisian designer renowned f...
Category
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
Located in Renens, CH
1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
George Nelson, architect, designer and author is famous for several ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut writing desk by Jens Risom and manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. This desk has a conserv...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Ebonized Wood All Black MiMi Desk by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The faceted geometry of the MiMi desk creates a slender, elegant profile and captures light differently depending on the orientation. This modern and gracefu...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Birch, Plywood
Rúna White Oiled Solid Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Rúna White Oiled Solid Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D130 x W65 x H74 cm
Material: White oiled solid oak
Weight: 37 kg
Also available in different finishes. Please contact ...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Jean Gillon, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Jean Gillon, Brazil, 1960s
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
This iconic midcentury Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak cylinder rolltop secretary desk cabinet is circa 1960. The Classic Scandinavian Modern design has clean, Minimalist lines a...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk in Mica, Palmwood & Bronze
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Jean-Paul Viollet.
Desk in mica, palmwood & patinated bronze.
Category
2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Other
Working Desk No. 1 - Fluentum Series in Ebony by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
This is the Working Desk No. 1 of the Studio's Fluentum Series.
The construction of the table is a clean design; showcasing details and flows of a bent-wood design. Wood emerges smo...
Category
2010s Pakistani Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash, Bentwood
Rectangular Table or Desk in Solid Wengé
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining table or desk, solid wengé, Northern Europe, 1960s
This rectangular shaped table is completely executed in solid wengé. The corpus is structured in a horizontal manner, whic...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wenge
Maison Regain Desk Set in Solid Elm
Located in BREDA, NL
Iconic desk set by Roland Haeusler for Maison Regain from France, 1960's. Great simple design in solid Elmwood with single pull out drawer. Beautiful joint detailing on corners with ...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Monumental Mid Century Modern Executive Rosewood Scandinavian Desk, c1960s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Chino Hills, CA
The Monumental Rosewood Scandinavian Desk is an exquisite piece of furniture that seamlessly blends elegance, functionality, and the timeless beauty of rosewood. Crafted with meticul...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
60s Mid Century Danish Teak Rosewood Arne Vodder Exec. Desk w/ Bookshelf drawers
By Arne Vodder
Located in Madison, WI
Very nice original 1960's Arne Vodder Executive teak rosewood desk with a built in bookshelf on the back, three drawers and a filing cabinet.
Finished on both sides, so if can be ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
Located in Highland, IN
This remarkable "magic desk" design by Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen is incredibly innovative and versatile. Beautifully crafted of teak by Vantinge Møbelindu...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Free-Standing Corner Desk in Solid Wengé
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Free-standing writing desk, solid wengé, Northern Europe, 1960s
This rectangular shaped table is completely executed in solid wengé. The corpus is structured in a horizontal manner...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wenge
USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer
Located in New York, NY
Quick ship desk unit (A) is designed with a work surface and one storage compartment with a drop down door. Available in 14 standard surface colors. Our ful...
Category
2010s Swiss Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut
Located in Lisbon, PT
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided, and as a part of the desk’s structure, as well as cable storage under...
Category
2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Plywood, Walnut
Petit Bureau En Forme De Libre, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
A design table crafted by Charlotte Perriand to bring the warmth of wood and a free-spirited aesthetic into her studio.
Without inhibiting the user, the rounded, asymmetrical curv...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Atus Desk by Bea Interiors
Located in Geneve, CH
Atus Desk by Bea Interiors
One of a Kind.
Dimensions: D 91 x W 204 x H 79 cm.
Materials: Solid white oak and marble.
Atus desk is a stunning addition to...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Style Provincial Fruit Wood Writing Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV provincial style fruit wood writing table, made from 19th century and later elements. With a 4 board rectangular fruit wood overhanging top, two frieze / desk drawers, a sca...
Category
1960s Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
Contemporary Green transparant Fiberglass, Oval Desk Table 160cm, by Lukas Cober
Located in 1204, CH
Studio Cober is an interdisciplinary design studio for objects of aesthetic expression through shape and materiality. Concentrating his work around unique furniture collections Studi...
Category
2010s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Walnut Black MiMi Table by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi table creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with painted surfaces that cap...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Oak, Plywood
Midcentury Italian Rattan Desk or Vanity Table, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Midcentury Italian rattan desk or vanity table, (circa 1960s). An absolute charmer and stylish piece of the era. There are two horizontal surfaces ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan
Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desks in Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, writing desks, oak, leather, France, 1960s.
This set of desks is designed by the renowned French duo Guillerme et Chambron. This design holds...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Sewing Table, Model AT-33, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully crafted model AT-33 sewing table designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured in Denmark by cabinet maker Andreas Tuck. This teak and oak table features two extendable side l...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Secretary Desk Vanity in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Ideal for collectors limited on space but unwilling to compromise on style and functionality this splendid secretary desk, designed by the influential Arne Wahl Iversen, is the quint...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Raymond Loewy desk df 2000
Located in Portland, OR
This Df-2000 desk Designed By Raymond Loewy For Doubinsky Freres is compact, vibrant and sturdy. It has a shelving compartment underneath that can be adjusted in height and a few lar...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Model 53 Mid Century Italian Desk By Gianfranco Frattini For Bernini
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Stunning design and real quality make this desk one of the stand out pieces for sale in our collection. Originally designed in 1957 by iconic Italian designer Gianfranco Frattini, th...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Walnut Orange MiMi Table by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi table creates a slender, graceful profile punctuated with painted surfaces that ca...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Plywood, Birch
Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk with Hand Painted Pattern
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic desk was produced in Denmark during the 1960s. It is made of teak in a warm shade of brown. Teak wood is very durable. The high oil content means that virtually no water...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Oiled Oak Ojai Desk by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai desk has four drawers and features solid American walnut or white oak trestle legs. The drawer handles are made of solid carved wood.
The Lawson-Fenning Ccollection is des...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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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