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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: Early 1900s
Vintage Danish Teak Writing Desk by Svend Åge Madsen for H.P. Hansen, 1960s
Located in Wesseling, DE
Beautiful vintage bow-fronted writing desk original from the 1960s featuring 5 drawers with backside shelving for additional storage space. High-quality teak wood. Designed by Svend ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Hans Von Klier For Skipper Executive Desk And Credenza, Italy, 1970s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Impressive executive desk and matching credenza designed by Hans von Klier in the 1970s. A striking combination of differently textured materials in three colors makes this desk an i...
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1960s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Danish Domino Møbler Oak Double Pedestal Writing Desk Mid Century 1960s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Danish oak pedestal writing desk by Domino Møbler, this would make a stylish addition to any work area. A striking piece of classically designed Scandinavian furniture.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Tolomeo Table by Ico Parisi and Ennio Fazioli - Italy, 1958
Located in Girona, ES
Table or desk "Tolomeo" with stained beech feet and mahogany veneer top, French polish. System under top to possible addition of drawers.
Design: Ennio Fazioli...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Mahogany
Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish modern teak desk designed by the famous cabinet maker Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfrabrik in Denmark, circa 1960s. The FM60 desk is a highly sought-after Scan...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
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...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Palisander
Incredible Mid Century Italian Curved Top Desk By Bernini
By Bernini
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Incredibly beautiful and stylish midcentury Italian desk with curved front featuring they most incredible grain pattern. Manufactured by the renowned Italian Bernini company this exq...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
French 1960's Lattice Bamboo & Rattan Desk w/ Drawers
Located in East Hampton, NY
The wonderful and intricate bamboo & rattan woven lattice work is exceptionally preserved in its natural original color, this bamboo desk features a newly replaced deep blue abet lam...
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1960s French French Provincial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Laminate
Scrittoio anni '60 in teak e formica
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Scrittoio anni '60 dalle misure contenute ma molto funzionale.
La struttura è in tubolare di ferro verniciato nero con piedi in ottone con parti in legno di teak.
I tre cassetti po...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
1965 Danish Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherines Desk in Oak by Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherines Desk in Oak by Fritz Hansen
The desks are marked with a Fritz Hansen label from July 1965 and have...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova Executive Desk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova, desk, black lacquered wood, nickel-plated steel, Italy, 1960s
This modern, streamlined writing desk is designed by Gianni Moscatelli in the sixtie...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Clausen & Maerus Writing Desk for Eden Rotterdam, Dutch design, 1960s
By Eden Rotterdam, Clausen and Maerus
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Writing desk designed by Clausen & Maerus for Eden in the Netherlands around 1960. Well-crafted desk in solid oak and oak veneer with 3 large storage units on top which can be closed...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Italian mid century modern light blue laminate solid wood desk with drawer 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern, light blue laminate and solid wood desk, with drawer, 1960s.
Desk with rectangular top in light blue Formica, with light solid wood structure, composed of...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret: X Leg Chandigarh Desk, France/ India c. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967)
A rare and spectacular four-drawer bureau in teak by Pierre Jeanneret for the civic buildings in Chandigarh, India, designed by Le Corbusier. A stunning...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
46” x 18” x 30.5”H; knee hole 23.5” x 25”H
Cute classic mid-century writing desk in walnut
•three side drawers
•smaller pencil drawer on the right
•faux rosewood trim
•tapered legs...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Teak Writing Desk with Bookshelf, Danish Design
Located in The Hague, NL
Midcentury Danish rosewood desk
A good quality Danish Teak desk having four drawers to the front and open shelf to the back. Beautiful grain on the top and drawers on original key su...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
DANISH Mid Century Modern TEAK Double Sided DESK + Bookcase, 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Absolutely Stunning Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Double Sided Desk, Made in Denmark, circa 1960s. This beauty offers three drawers along each side and an open area bookcase / displ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid Century Teak Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for H.P. Hansen, around 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted circa 1960, the Mid Century Teak Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for H.P. Hansen stands as an epitome of Danish modern design. Madsen's meticulous craftsmanship and H.P. Hansen's l...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Sheraton Revival Rosewood Cylinder Bureau
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3169 Exceptional Sheraton revival - Edwardian rosewood bureau - writing table, having original pierced, brass gallery above 2 waterfall shelves, batwing inlaid cylinder fall which ...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Walnut 1960s Table by Silvio Coppola for 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
Arne Jacobsen "Shaker table"
Located in Shibuya City, JP
The Shaker Board (table) has a sleek image, possibly due to its steel legs. This center table, with a rectangular top and a Shaker base, was designed by Arne Jacobsen in collaboratio...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Solid Maple Heywood Wakefield Wheat Writing Desk With Cats Eye Chair
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing includes both the desk and chair.
Collectors know that it is difficult to find original Heywood in good condition. The desk top has been refinished to match original...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Fabric
Minimalist Solid Desk in Oak France 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalist dark stained oak desk with dovetail construction connecting the top to the side panels in solid oak with a floating part for 2 drawers. A beautiful piece of craftsmanship ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare writing table, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1960s. Birch with linoleum table top. Later modified with the reading lamp. The writing table is from the Otaniemi Technical University. ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Style Desk, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wooden Desk; working desk; writing table; office furniture; Charlotte Perriand; French design; Mid-Century Modern; 1960s;
Desk in the style of French designer Charlotte Perriand, ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Louis XVI Style Inlaid Wood Desk, France 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Louis XVI style inlaid wood desk, France 1960s
Three drawers.
Bronze details. Good condition, small signs of aging.
We guarantee adequate packaging and will ship via DH...
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1960s French Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Teak desk with 3 side drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage original 1960s teak desk. This charming piece of furniture embodies the simplicity and practicality typical of Scandinavian design. The compact structure and minimal lines gi...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Set of Art Nouveau Desk and Chair from "Seaweed" Collection by Louis Majorelle
Located in Dubai, AE
Original Art Nouveau home office furniture set (a desk and a chair) from "Algae" (Seaweed) collection by Louis Majorelle (1859-1926). The open-knee mahogany desk includes three drawe...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
An impressive and extremely well made antique burr walnut leather top desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-20 period.
The quality is outstanding, this has s...
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Early 1900s British Queen Anne Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Vintage Swedish Teak Desk
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage Swedish teak desk. This was recently imported from Sweden, it dates from the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, this has an interesti...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Scrivania in teak con 3 cassetti allungabile
Located in Brescia, IT
Scrivania stile danese in teak e betulla. Questo pezzo unico si distingue per i suoi dettagli distintivi e il suo design versatile. Le maniglie dei tre cassetti sono realizzate in le...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Teak
Desk Model Nr. 75, Omann Jun.
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic freestanding desk model Nr. 75 from the 1960s by Omann Jun. High-quality corpus in teak veneer with a floating table top, six drawers, a hinged door and two bookcases on the ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Teak desk with drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak and birch office table.
Featuring a combination of timeless elegance and practical functionality, this desk is perfect for those seeking a classic design with a modern...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Teak
Guillerme et Chambron Oak and Leather Mid-Century French Desk
Located in London, GB
A Guillerme et Chambron petite desk.
Oak and leather.
France, c1960s.
Single drawer to the underside.
A delicate design, which will fit into a smaller space.
Good vintage co...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
60s desk, Frattini style
Located in Felino, IT
60's desk, in the style of G.Frattini for Bernini. made by Italian craftsman, inspired by the mod 530 of the Bernini company. all veneered in rosewood. very detailed. 5 drawers of wh...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Poul Kjaerholm PK55 Table by Ejvindt Kold Christensen
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptionally well preserved example of iconic work / dining table model PK55 designed by Danish architect Poul Kjaerholm in 1957, manufactured by Ejvindt Kold Christensen according ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mid Century Belgian Desk
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage desk, made in Belgium and dating from the 1960-70’s.
The quality is outstanding, this has a gorgeous design, standing on chromed steel...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardwa...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
English Edwardian Writing Table Bureaux
Located in Leicester, GB
Stunning English Edwardian slim cabinet bureaux in Mahogany. Beautiful inlay decoration. The writing table can be opened and closed with a key and a lock. Inside the writing table th...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
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1960s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique 1900's Rosewood Empire Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
28” x 15.5” x 38.5”H; desk height 28”
Gorgeous Empire-style rosewood secretary desk from the turn of the century with Biedermeier influences.
• four-way matched rosewood veneer
•...
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Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Large Desk By Jens Risom with Green Rixine Top, circa 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Ely, GB
A Beautiful Large Executive Desk Attributed to Jens Risom. Circa 1960s.
The desk is in good vintage condition with small age related marks and scuffs. (please see photos), with one ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
French Louis XV Bureau Plat Desk or Writing Table with Embossed Leather
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An outstanding French Louis XV desk having embossed leather top and a faux front on its back so will look lovely in the center of any room. The writing desk has three spacious drawer...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Georg Petersens Cantilever Desk
Located in New York, NY
Danish Modern Cantilever Desk by Georg Petersens Molbelfabrik . Georg Petersens Cantilever desk in teak. The desk sits on two cantilever style legs...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Teak Ladies' Desk "RY 32" by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant teak desk by Hans J. Wegner, model named “RY 32”. Shallow design with one drawer with nicely sculpted knob handles.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Original Jugendstil Herrenschreibtisch+Armlehnstuhl, J. W. Müller (Wien um 1905)
By J.W. Müller
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Jugendstil Herrenschreibtisch (freistehend, 9 Schubladen) + Armlehnstuhl
Entwurf: J. W. Müller (K.u.K. Hoftischlerei, Wien um 1905)
Modell-Nummer: -
Ausführung: J. W. Müller ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish secretary desk, circa 1960's. Sleek angular profile and elegant tapering legs. Stunning bookmatched veneer case with contrasting beech wood fitted interior. Minor ven...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Teak Double Sided DESK in the style of Peter Lovig, 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Teak Desk by Scova for Dixie, in the style of Peter Lovig, circa 1960s. This beauty offers three drawers along the front and plenty of cubbies for all your office ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Antique Fine Quality C1900 Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Writing Table Desk Dressing
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Fine Quality circa 1900 Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Writing Table, versatile as a desk, dressing, or side table, boasting a simple yet elegant classical design.
This remarkable p...
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Early 1900s Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Desk Made In Beechwood Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a great example of Danish design from the 1960s. Made from beech wood, it exudes a timeless elegance and simplicity that is characteristic of Scandinavian design. With i...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech
Antique French Walnut Bureau Plat Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French walnut bureau plat desk, dating from around the 1900-1910 period.
It is of outstanding quality, this has fantastic gilt metal ormolu mounts all over, inclu...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Vintage Walnut Desk
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very practical vintage walnut desk, made in England and dating from the 1960’s.
The quality is superb, this is beautifully designed with lovely round sculptural handle...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Floating Desk Fm50 by Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a sought after Scandinavian Modern executive floating desk Model FM60 in rosewood designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Feldballe's Møbelfabrik in Denmark in the 19...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Vintage Danish architectural firm by Svend & Madsen from the 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Danish architectural firm by Svend & Madsen from the 1960s
Discover the elegance and functionality of the Vintage Danish Architectural Office, designed by Svend Aage Madsen ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts trestle library table or writing desk
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Measures: 48"W x 30"D x 29"H.
Professionally res...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Ico Parisi for MIM Italian Midcentury Desk 1960's
By Ico Parisi
Located in bari, IT
Executive corner desk was designed by Ico Parisi for M.I.M Rome in Italy. The wooden top is connected to the black steel legs with corner elements in polished aluminum. The desk has ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum
60s Desk
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with side drawer column, enameled metal, mahogany veneer wood. Good conditions.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
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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