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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Industrial Portuguese Oak-wood Tambour Door Desk, 1940's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Industrial Portuguese Oak-wood Tambour Door Desk was designed and produced in Portugal during the 1940's. It is made of oak and it features a ta...
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1940s Portuguese Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Secrétaire Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The secrétaire desk is the perfect functional working unit. The flap top opens up into a desk with several compartments, inlaid in shagreen and wood veneer, to store items and once c...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Weave Desk from Ringvide, Birch wood, black oil, Scandinavian
Located in Visby, SE
Weave desk Weave desk is made of solid birchwood and birchveneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the desk serves as a great example of Scandinavian co...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Oak

Custom-Made Desk, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Custom-made desk from the 1960s, produced in Sweden. Very high quality. Mint condition.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

White writing table in solid wood, design by Eric Gizard, Paris - French craft
Located in Landivy, FR
This grey blue rectangular console table / desk is designed by Eric Gizard in Paris. It is 100% made of solid ash wood from sustainably managed and PEFC certified French forests. ...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Sea blue writing table in 11 colours design by Eric Gizard, Paris - French craft
Located in Landivy, FR
This sea blue rectangular console table / desk is designed by Eric Gizard in Paris. It is 100% made of solid ash wood from sustainably managed and PEFC certified French forests. Collection ÉGÉE This desk is part of the ÉGÉE collection designed by Eric Gizard in Paris. Eric combines the sleek and refined codes of Scandinavian design with natural materials and muted and "trendy" colorful lacquers. Mon Petit Meuble...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Ash, Lacquer, Wood

Børge Mogensen for Frederica Stolefabrik Teak and Oak Hunting Table
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Frederica Stolefabrik, hunting table, oak, teak, brass Denmark, circa 1960. This table with a teak top and oak frame is desi...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Desk Style: Art Deco, 1930, France, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk Year 1930 French Wood Finish: polyurethanic lacquer. It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. It has a large work surface. The quality of the furniture and the exotic woo...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Art Deco Mirrored Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Art Deco-style mirrored desk with silver leaf and antiqued mirror, the rectangular mirror paneled top above three drawers with brass handles, on mirror inset square tapering legs....
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood

1965 Danish Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherines Desk and Chair in Oak by Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherines desk and chair in laminated oak by Fritz Hansen The set is marked with a Fritz Hansens production label fro...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Desk in the style of Finn Juhl & Arne Vodder Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk in the style of Finn Juhl & Arne Vodder. Produced in Denmark. Measures: Width: 170 ( 226.5) cm.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Iconic Danish Midcentury Rosewood Dining Table
Located in London, GB
This table is 190cm long when extended and 140cm long when butterfly extension leaf is folded under the table top. All surfaces have been lightly sanded to even out any variation in colour between the main halves and the extension leaf. All surfaces have then been re-lacquered to make water resistant. This table has been attributed by some sellers on 1stdibs and some experts to Helge Vestergaard Jensen. I have in my possession both the table documented as designed by Helge Vestergaard Jensen (not for sale in this listing) and, obviously, this table for sale here in this listing. The design and construction are significantly different. I have seen this design with a label from H Sigh and Sonner...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Executive Waterfall Metal Desk in Art Deco - Streamline Design, Germany, 2015
Located in Berlin, DE
Executive waterfall metal desk in Art Deco - Streamline Design. High quality Metal construction covered with glossy metallic painting. The Desktop is finished with a high-gloss piano lacquer and the edges, both sides, are covered with chrome plated steel strips. The Metal Desk structure has a elegant, light and clear classical presence and can be perfectly integrated within different interior realitys. The Design of the Desk was curated by GMD Berlin - Studio and manufactured by Müller Möbelfabrikation...
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2010s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

De Coene Art Deco Dining Table, 1941
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dining table by De Coene Frères chairs, model Voltaire, featured in original catalogue as the number 03-81-689 (Source: Noël Hostens, De Coene Archives). The design dates to the 1940...
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1950s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Jørgen Berg. Danish Writing Desk In Rosewood, 1960-1970
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jørgen Berg. Danish writing desk in Rio rosewood. Fall-front fitted with a writing slope with brown leather that lifts up to reveal an open interior storag...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Clarke Desk Walnut Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
The Clarke Collection comes in ten different table top sizes, two wood species, and two metal finishes. The exposed stainless steel bolts blur the line between Scandinavian and Indus...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Neoclassical Fench Art Deco Writing Table, Bronze Feet, Brass Strips, circa 1925
Located in Köln, NW
French Art Deco writing table "Bureau plat Neoclassique". bronze feet, brass strips. Green leather top. Professionally restored. New key...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Freestanding Desk by Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Freestanding desk in oak with shelf underneath. Mogens Koch / Rud. Rasmussen Snedkerier.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Fine French Macassar Desk c.1930
Located in London, GB
A fine French desk in macassar wood, with three central drawers and with chrome edging and handles.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Macassar

Solid Wood Desk Console Handmade in Organic Design
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Solid wood desk or console in organic design. Manufactured by German carpenter and sculptor Eckehard Weimann. The furniture is handmade. The body is or...
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2010s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Small Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern small desk or writing table secretaire, in beautiful decorated and veneer wood with three drawers and covered sides. This beautiful p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

EM Desk by DUVALD Contemporary Vanity Desk Handcrafted in Denmark. Mirror.
Located in Gentofte, DK
EM Desk manifests a unique design language and functionality, combining in one desk both work and vanity with an elegant and soft aesthetic expression. This exclusive hand crafted pi...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Other

Art Deco / Neoclassical Revival Walnut Desk, France, circa 1940
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Elegant desk / writing table / secretaire in walnut, divided into 2 parts: - office part with 5 drawers including 1 with lock Dimensions : height 75 cm, width 111 cm, depth 65 cm ...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Art Deco Solid Teak Writing Table With Floating Shelf, Jotter & Side Storage
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Exceptionally conceived Art Deco compact teak desk with drawers, floating shelf, side storage panel and jotter. Finished front to back and laced in a ribbed waterfall motif, true to ...
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1930s British Indian Ocean Territory Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Scandinavian Art Déco Desk, Mahogany and Satinwood, Freestanding
Located in Göttingen, NI
A Scandinavian Art Déco desk, Mahogany and Satinwood, bronze ornaments, freestanding Attributed to Sigvard Bernadotte, Stockholm 1930s.   
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Giorgio Collection Absolute Presidential Desk Glossy Japanese Tamo Wood
Located in New York, NY
Desk in moka japanese tamos burl veneer in high gloss polyester with 5 full extension drawers with bottom velvet inside and 1 file drawer on each side. Lock on the first right facing...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Polyester, Ash

Iconic Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The iconic desk is the perfect piece for your room. An incredible “duo” between the cream shagreen top and dark bronze-patina brass base. The inlay w...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Teak Desk Made by Erik Kierkegaard for Gustav Bertelsen
Located in London, GB
Erik Kirkegaard: Desk of teak. Front with two drawers. Made by cabinetmaker Gustav Bertelsen. H. 74 cm. L. 150 cm. W. 75 cm. List Price of £3600 includes professional sanding and re...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Art Deco Leather Inset Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Art Deco style fumed figured Eucalyptus veneered desk, the rectangular stainless steel strung top centered by a tooled leather writing surface and a demi lune cut-out, with three frieze drawers with stainless steel handles, on turned legs with stainless steel castors...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Poul Kjaerholm Pk40 Table for Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjærholm “PK 40”. Square table with steel frame. Top covered with grey coloured leather. Made by Fritz Hansen, Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Scandinavian Designer Desk Table
Located in Paris, FR
This Desk is a beautifully designed piece, inspired by the Nordic design with a pinch of boldness. It can be described as a mental energy that drives you to work, read, relax. It def...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

Danish Desk by Erik Riisager Hansen, Haslev Møbelsnedkeri, Denmark
Located in Utrecht, NL
Vintage teak desk, model 66, designed by Danish designer Erik Riisager Hansen, executed by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark. A Haslev label with model number can be found underneath of...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Jacques Adnet Leather and Oak Desk, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Art Deco era desk by French Art Deco Modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame with 4 posts, inverted u-shaped bases and brass support ...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Iron

Art Deco Era Ebonised Desk with Stainless Frame
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1930s Art Deco desk has a streamlined machine age / industrial style. Desk top with three functional drawers and stainless steel leg and base. Unknown ma...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table, in beautiful veneer wood with five drawers. This beautiful piece is completed by the black glass top, the carv...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Art Deco Writing Desk Designed by Czech Architect Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
One of the most successful writing desk made in United Arts & Crafts Manufacture (UP) in Brno. Designed by Czech architect Jindrich Halabala. Original really good condition. Mater...
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20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Oak, Lacquer

Severin Hansen Model 36 Walnut Desk
Located in London, GB
The iconic Model 36 desk from Danish designer Severin Hansen was designed in 1958 and exhibited at the annual Cabinetmaker’s Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen in...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Art Deco Dining Table, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Walnut and brass Art Deco dining table, a true masterpiece custom-designed for a castle in Ghent, Belgium. Crafted with precision and elegance, this table seamlessly combines the ric...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Art Deco French Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful desk is made out of walnut wood, middle section of the desk top is covered with cowhide. Desk has 4 spacious drawers with wide chrome handles. Has prominent base and wide l...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Finn Juhl Teak Writing Desk
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This a wonderful example of a Finn Juhl freestanding teak writing desk with detachable 20.25 inch flip-down leaf, the table measures 88.25 inches when fully extended. The drawer section has four polychrome lacquered drawers. The desk features an anodized metal frame with teak shoes...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Midcentury Freestanding Desk in Teak by Børge Mogensen, Danish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk in teak, designed by Maa. Børge Mogensen for Sobørg furniture. Great original condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Teak Desk by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg, Denmark
Located in Barcelona, ES
Desk designed in 1959 by danish architects Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg, Denmark. Two and four drawers and two writing surfaces with interior glasses, open shelve...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Williams Writing Desk Maple Orange
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a bevelled wooden top. The irregular b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Unique Desk or Table Made by Jens Harald Quistgaard in 1953, Solid Teak and Oak
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning Scandinavian solid unique teak & oak table or desk with continuous drawer and slightly sloping legs and two crossed iron bars. The desk was drawn and executed as a special...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955
Located in Odense, DK
This magnificent drop-leaf table by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner can be used both as a work desk and as a dining table. The design is from 1955 and this particular table is from th...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

Art Deco Secrétaire
Located in New York, NY
A practical desk which leaves no aesthetic compromise with its lovely bookmatched mahogany veneer adorning both the inside and outside of the case. Internal drawers are adorned with ...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Special Listing for Kristie
Located in New York, NY
One Soho desk in cream shagreen, six melting chairs in black and one cream shagreen dandy stool All R&Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimate...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Freestanding Czech Art Deco Chrome Writing Desk H - 178 by Jindrich Halabala
Located in Wien, AT
Rare model from UP Zavody and even then the most expensive desk from the entire production. Craftsmanship to perfection and a distinctive Caucasian walnut veneer make the H-178 a tot...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Art Deco Leather Desk, Light Grey
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Art Deco style shagreen embossed leather desk in a light grey. With gilded highlight trim, three frieze drawers with modern round pulls, and raised on square tapered legs. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather

Scandinavian Desk Model A10 by Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Sweden
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Scandinavian Modern desk made by Lelangs Mobelfabrik in the 1960s. This stunningly shaped desk had been refinished and in great condition.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Amazing Desk Art Deco 1930 France Wood Zebrano
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk Year 1930 French Wood is Zebrano Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. It has a large work surface. The quality of the furniture and the e...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Desk Probably Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk by unknown designer. Probably produced in Sweden. Width: 132.5 ( 197.5 ) cm.
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1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

green French secrétaire, design Eric Gizard in Paris - 11 colours available
Located in Landivy, FR
This Secretaire desk is designed by famous parisian Designer Eric Gizard and delivered fully mounted. The dimensions of the Box itself are width 90 cm / 35.4'' x height 90 cm / 35.4'' x depth 46 cm / 18;11'' Height of the feet is 35 cm / 13.8'' Useful Height behind the lower hinged doors is 37 cm / 14.6'' Overall width of each compartment behind the hinged doors is 42 cm / 16.5'' and useful width is 38 cm / 15.0'' due to the hinges. The vertical interior divider can be moved during the manufacture process to allow the installation of printers with a width> 42 cm / 16.5''. The upper working part is fitted with a flap door on a "push-loose" opening for an efficient work with your laptop and smartphone. The storage space inside the cube and behind the flap is for your screen or to store your paperwork in the removable shelves. The 2 horizontal shelves and the 2 vertical storage...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Desk in Rosewood and Legs in Metal, of Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk in rosewood and legs in metal, of Danish design from the 1960s. The table is in great vintage condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Desk Style Art Deco in Wood and Polyurethanic Lacquer, French 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk Style Art Deco in wood and polyurethanic lacquer, French 1930 Desk 1930s Country: France Materials: wood Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated desk...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Burr Walnut Partner Desk Specially Designed to Hide & House Computer Equipment
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made in England Burr Walnut with leather top twin pedestal partner desk specially made hide computer equipment I don’t see ma...
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20th Century English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Macassar Ebony French Art Deco Dining Table in the style of Dominique, c. 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous French Art Deco dining table in exotic Macassar Ebony wood, which would also work beautifully as a desk, was just restored in a French Polish lacquer. From circa 1930s ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Macassar

Art Deco Hungarian Desk in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Desk top is made out of high police walnut wood with cowhide insert in the middle. There are 2 drawers with chrome handles. Desk is elevated by thin chrome legs that are connected on...
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1940s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

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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