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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: Late 19th Century
French Mid-Century Desk in Black Lacquer with Brass Details by Jean Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Salzburg, AT
Straight-lined desk in a clear design by French designer Jean Claude Mahey. The object is made entirely of beech wood and is very heavy. The desk has 3 drawers with folding brass ha...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Mid-Century Desk in Black Lacquer with Brass Details by Jean Claude Mahey
French Mid-Century Desk in Black Lacquer with Brass Details by Jean Claude Mahey

French Mid-Century Desk in Black Lacquer with Brass Details by Jean Claude Mahey

Louis XVI style French bureau plat after Zweiner
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality, elegant late 19th century French Louis XV style Kingwood serpentine shaped bureau plat, having an inset suede covered writing surface, a single frieze drawer, wonderful gilded ormolu mounts with entwined leaf decoration, the central mount representing a military helmet and flag. Raised on elegant cabriole legs terminating in scrolling ormolu feet. Attributed to Joseph- Emmanuel Zweiner. Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener (b. 1849) was a preeminent cabinetmaker (ébéniste) of German descent, who became one of the most famous furniture...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Louis XVI style French bureau plat after Zweiner
Louis XVI style French bureau plat after Zweiner

Louis XVI style French bureau plat after Zweiner

Antique English Satinwood Parquetry Writing Desk circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Satinwood Parquetry Writing Desk circa 1890
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Late 19th Century English Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

Antique English Satinwood Parquetry Writing Desk circa 1890
Antique English Satinwood Parquetry Writing Desk circa 1890

Antique English Satinwood Parquetry Writing Desk circa 1890

Art Populaire Writing Table, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Populaire; Folk Art; Monoxylite; Wabi Sabi; Writing Desk; Rustic; Travail Populaire; Antique; 19th Century; Writing Table; 19th-century folk art writing desk, a timeless piece ...
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Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Art Populaire Writing Table, France, 19th Century
Art Populaire Writing Table, France, 19th Century

Art Populaire Writing Table, France, 19th Century

Writing Table Kingwood and Satinwood by Henry Dasson Late 19th Century
By Henry Dasson
Located in SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT, FR
The table contains a shaped top with inset gilt-tooled brown leather above a frieze drawer. The reverse side has a false drawer, each side is cornered with a telamon mount, the top s...
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Late 19th Century French Other Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Kingwood, Satinwood

Writing Table Kingwood and Satinwood by Henry Dasson Late 19th Century
Writing Table Kingwood and Satinwood by Henry Dasson Late 19th Century

Writing Table Kingwood and Satinwood by Henry Dasson Late 19th Century

Louis XVI Style Ladies Desk, after Francoise Linke, 19th Century
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century French Louis XVI style ladies writing desk, having an inset leather top, wonderful Fine gilded ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer opening to revea...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Kingwood

Louis XVI Style Ladies Desk, after Francoise Linke, 19th Century
Louis XVI Style Ladies Desk, after Francoise Linke, 19th Century

Louis XVI Style Ladies Desk, after Francoise Linke, 19th Century

Large double-sided Renaissance-style writing desk with secrets by Leglas-Maurice
By François Leglas-Maurice
Located in Paris, FR
Large double-sided Renaissance-style writing-desk with secrets, stamped and inscribed by François-Pierre Leglas-Maurice. It won a gold medal at the 1...
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Late 19th Century French Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Pearwood

Large double-sided Renaissance-style writing desk with secrets by Leglas-Maurice
Large double-sided Renaissance-style writing desk with secrets by Leglas-Maurice

Large double-sided Renaissance-style writing desk with secrets by Leglas-Maurice

Extra Large Vintage Lacquered Wood & Brass Desk by Jean Claude Mahey ca. 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Geneva, CH
Impressive extra large vintage burgundy red lacquered wood and brass presidential desk by Jean Claude Mahey, France ca. 1970s Rare in these dimensions. Signed with brass label on the...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Extra Large Vintage Lacquered Wood & Brass Desk by Jean Claude Mahey ca. 1970s
Extra Large Vintage Lacquered Wood & Brass Desk by Jean Claude Mahey ca. 1970s

Extra Large Vintage Lacquered Wood & Brass Desk by Jean Claude Mahey ca. 1970s

Antique Spanish Baroque Chestnut writing table or desk with turned legs
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful antique late 19th-century Spanish Baroque desk or writing table is made of solid chestnut wood with bold-turned legs joined by wrought iron stretchers. The table featu...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Antique Spanish Baroque Chestnut writing table or desk with turned legs
Antique Spanish Baroque Chestnut writing table or desk with turned legs

Antique Spanish Baroque Chestnut writing table or desk with turned legs

Cavalletto Table Desk by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, Italy 1970s
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare project by the Japanese architect and designer Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina. Metal base, top covered with billiard cloth. It can easily be used both as a desk and as a dining t...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Cavalletto Table Desk by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, Italy 1970s
Cavalletto Table Desk by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, Italy 1970s

Cavalletto Table Desk by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, Italy 1970s

Guido Faleschini writing desk for Mariani, 1970
By Faleschini
Located in Manzano, IT
Guido Faleschini writing desk for Mariani, 1970 Strong and stable, important office desk by Guido Faleschini. Glass shelf, aluminum profiles and alcantara upholstery. Aluminum 8-draw...
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1970s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Guido Faleschini writing desk for Mariani, 1970
Guido Faleschini writing desk for Mariani, 1970

Guido Faleschini writing desk for Mariani, 1970

Of Group 1 Desk by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko, 1971
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Venezia, VENETO
This desk has been designed by Isamu Kenmochi for OF Group 1 Collection at Tendo Mokko in 1971. It has 2 drawers with slots for office equipment and the manufa...
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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Of Group 1 Desk by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko, 1971
Of Group 1 Desk by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko, 1971

Of Group 1 Desk by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko, 1971

19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk, the super structure comprising of three mahogany lined drawers either side with the original turned brass knob handles and...
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1890s British Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk
19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk

19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk

Vintage Brass and Rattan Desk
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and unusual vintage brass and rattan desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1970’s. It is very well made and has a lovely design, with the rattan cl...
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1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Vintage Brass and Rattan Desk
Vintage Brass and Rattan Desk

Vintage Brass and Rattan Desk

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Library Table Writing Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A finely carved French Louis XIV style walnut writing table. circa 1870 Hand carved in France in the late 19th century, exceptionally executed in grand King Louis 14th taste, hand-c...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Faux Leather, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Library Table Writing Desk
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Library Table Writing Desk

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Library Table Writing Desk

Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Executive Desk in Rosewood
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Seattle, WA
Extremely rare Flip top partner's desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen in rosewood with brass fittings. Retains original trays for the upper level cubbies. The top shelf of the desk flips dow...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Executive Desk in Rosewood
Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Executive Desk in Rosewood

Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Executive Desk in Rosewood

Small 19th century writing table with 3 drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful small antique mahogany writing table with 3 drawers. The top is inlaid with green gold-edged leather. Writing table has inlay work. This is done with ebony and satinwood. T...
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1870s British Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Small 19th century writing table with 3 drawers
Small 19th century writing table with 3 drawers

Small 19th century writing table with 3 drawers

19th Century French Renaissance Writing Desk ~ End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Desk ~ End Table is a work of the sculptor's art, that also serves as a convenient student desk, writing table or library table. Hand-carved ...
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1870s French Renaissance Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

19th Century French Renaissance Writing Desk ~ End Table
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Desk ~ End Table

19th Century French Renaissance Writing Desk ~ End Table

1970s Writing Desk, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished - sturdy and stable - mahogany veneer
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

1970s Writing Desk, Italy
1970s Writing Desk, Italy

1970s Writing Desk, Italy

Mid-Century Modern T333 Desk by Oslvado Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern T333 Desk by Oslvado Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, Italy, 1975
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1970s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern T333 Desk by Oslvado Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
Mid-Century Modern T333 Desk by Oslvado Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno

Mid-Century Modern T333 Desk by Oslvado Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Stildomus 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Stildomus 1970s
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1970s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Stildomus 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Stildomus 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Stildomus 1970s

Czechoslovakian Writing Desk by Bohumil Landsman for Jitona, 1970s
By Bohumil Landsman, Jitona
Located in Poznań, PL
An oak desk designed by Bohumil Landsman, produced during the 1970's in former Czechoslovakia by a furniture factory Jitona. A striking design. Surfaces cleaned, stained and lacquer...
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Czechoslovakian Writing Desk by Bohumil Landsman for Jitona, 1970s
Czechoslovakian Writing Desk by Bohumil Landsman for Jitona, 1970s

Czechoslovakian Writing Desk by Bohumil Landsman for Jitona, 1970s

Rare 19th century carved mahogany Swedish pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare 19th century carved mahogany swedish pedestal desk circa 1880. Beautiful desk and rare to be made from mahogany for a swedish piece, believed to be from skottorp castle in the ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Rare 19th century carved mahogany Swedish pedestal desk
Rare 19th century carved mahogany Swedish pedestal desk

Rare 19th century carved mahogany Swedish pedestal desk

Arts & Crafts American Oak Library Table Desk With Barley Twist Legs
Located in Southampton, NJ
American antique Arts & Crafts solid quarter sawn Oak library table with original finish. Unusual in its distinct Mission & English influences. Boasts a single drawer with impressive...
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1890s American Arts and Crafts Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Arts & Crafts American Oak Library Table Desk With Barley Twist Legs
Arts & Crafts American Oak Library Table Desk With Barley Twist Legs

Arts & Crafts American Oak Library Table Desk With Barley Twist Legs

Stainless steel desk circa 1970
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Rare stainless steel desk circa 1970. A thick glass top is on top of a stainless steel frame which adapts to the 2 legs. Very pure design, great quality and condition.
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1970s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Stainless steel desk circa 1970
Stainless steel desk circa 1970

Stainless steel desk circa 1970

Mid-Century Modern Wooden and Chrome Desk, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden and Chrome Desk, Italy, 1970s
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1970s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Wooden and Chrome Desk, Italy, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Wooden and Chrome Desk, Italy, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Wooden and Chrome Desk, Italy, 1970s

White Painted Gustavian Style Table Writing Desk With One Drawer, circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish Gustavian style table with single fluted drawer and tapered legs. Restored, later professionally painted in layered shades of white now distressed to add to the character and...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Paint

White Painted Gustavian Style Table Writing Desk With One Drawer, circa 1860-80
White Painted Gustavian Style Table Writing Desk With One Drawer, circa 1860-80

White Painted Gustavian Style Table Writing Desk With One Drawer, circa 1860-80

Elinor and John McGuire set for Lyda Levi: desk with bamboo director’s chair
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
Elinor and John McGuire set for Lyda Levi: desk with bamboo director’s chair, leather bindings, brass and canvas details. San Francisco 1970s. Product details Desk dimensions: 85 W x...
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1970s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Elinor and John McGuire set for Lyda Levi: desk with bamboo director’s chair
Elinor and John McGuire set for Lyda Levi: desk with bamboo director’s chair

Elinor and John McGuire set for Lyda Levi: desk with bamboo director’s chair

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll international, 1970s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll international Biography : Born to a baker, and orphaned at age twelve, Florence Schust grew up Saginaw, Michigan. Schust demons...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll international, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll international, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll international, 1970s

Antique French Desk Table Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Carved Tiger Oak 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
HANDSOME Antique French Tiger Oak Renaissance Revival Library Office Desk with Double Drawers, Barley Twist Legs and Stretcher ~~c. 1880s-1900 With so many people working from home,...
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Antique French Desk Table Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Carved Tiger Oak 19C
Antique French Desk Table Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Carved Tiger Oak 19C

Antique French Desk Table Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Carved Tiger Oak 19C

Vintage Campaign Style Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Campaign style desk designed by John Van Koert for Drexel. The desk is supported by gold crossed wood supports with a gilt finish. The top portion offers cubby-hole storage on either...
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1970s American Campaign Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Vintage Campaign Style Desk by Drexel
Vintage Campaign Style Desk by Drexel

Vintage Campaign Style Desk by Drexel

Seventies Studded Teak Desk
Located in London, England
Outstanding studded detail teak desk. An almost architectural feel to the proportions and construction. Some light marking in places as to be expected, see photos. France 1970s L...
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1970s French Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Teak

Seventies Studded Teak Desk
Seventies Studded Teak Desk

Seventies Studded Teak Desk

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Burl Maple and Rosewood Art Deco Waterfall Executive Desk
By Henredon
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Everyone here on team FMV adores this desk. We don't know much (if anything) about the origin, maker or designer, but it's awesome nonetheless. Similar to the Henredon "Scene Two" ...
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1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Burl Maple and Rosewood Art Deco Waterfall Executive Desk
Burl Maple and Rosewood Art Deco Waterfall Executive Desk

Burl Maple and Rosewood Art Deco Waterfall Executive Desk

Hand Carved Whitewashed Desk or Console in the Manner of John Dickenson
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive mid century modern writing desk or console table having whitewashed carved wood with lattice pattern and finished on top with leather and chrome. Chunky legs with Asian f...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Hand Carved Whitewashed Desk or Console in the Manner of John Dickenson
Hand Carved Whitewashed Desk or Console in the Manner of John Dickenson

Hand Carved Whitewashed Desk or Console in the Manner of John Dickenson

Anonima Castelli Palisander Wood Desk with Elegant Metal Insert Handle, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Traversetolo, IT
The desk, produced in the 1970s by Anonima Castelli of Bologna, is an authentic vintage piece in impeccable condition, crafted entirely from fine Palisander wood. Its design includes...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Anonima Castelli Palisander Wood Desk with Elegant Metal Insert Handle, 1970s
Anonima Castelli Palisander Wood Desk with Elegant Metal Insert Handle, 1970s

Anonima Castelli Palisander Wood Desk with Elegant Metal Insert Handle, 1970s

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk, Writing Table, Leather Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Late 19th Century French Louis XVI style mahogany desk features a gold tooled red leather top surrounded by a bronze trim border. The corners are detailed with bronze striated plaques. Two drawers of dovetail construction are fitted with bronze square drop handles. The table rests...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk, Writing Table, Leather Top
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk, Writing Table, Leather Top

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk, Writing Table, Leather Top

Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French bureau, dating from around the 1890-1910 period. It is of extremely fine quality, standing on slender yet sturdy cabriole legs and with gorgeous inlaid flo...
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau
Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau

Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau

Guy LeFevre for Maison Jansen Lacquered Wood w/ Leather Desk, France C 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre
Located in Norwalk, CT
Designed by noted designer Guy LeFevre who worked extensively with Maison Jansen in the 1970s, this handsome desk incorporates many of his signature details. The base and hardware ar...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Guy LeFevre for Maison Jansen Lacquered Wood w/ Leather Desk, France C 1970s
Guy LeFevre for Maison Jansen Lacquered Wood w/ Leather Desk, France C 1970s

Guy LeFevre for Maison Jansen Lacquered Wood w/ Leather Desk, France C 1970s

Pine Standing Desk with Slant Top, Denmark, 1890s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Antique Danish slant top desk, circa 1890s. Made for a rural schoolmaster, this pine desk retains its original character with minor mars and stains, protected by a smooth finish. Fea...
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1890s Danish Country Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Pine Standing Desk with Slant Top, Denmark, 1890s
Pine Standing Desk with Slant Top, Denmark, 1890s

Pine Standing Desk with Slant Top, Denmark, 1890s

vintage desk desk 70's adjustable
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage desk desk 70's adjustable period 70s design unknown Sweden condition good signs of use; scratches; discoloration; size 71 (highest position)...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

vintage desk desk 70's adjustable
vintage desk desk 70's adjustable

vintage desk desk 70's adjustable

Dyrlund Desk Model 'Space' With Side Table And Drawer Module
By Dyrlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Dyrlund. Desk, model 'Space' with side table and drawer module in lacquered wood, handle and legs in steel. Desk D. 95 cm, L. 200 cm, H. 73 cm, side table H. 61 cm, W. 120 cm, D. 40 ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Dyrlund Desk Model 'Space' With Side Table And Drawer Module
Dyrlund Desk Model 'Space' With Side Table And Drawer Module

Dyrlund Desk Model 'Space' With Side Table And Drawer Module

Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
A leather top writing desk with brass accent on the edge and three drawers
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1970s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Leather Top Writing Desk
Leather Top Writing Desk

Leather Top Writing Desk

19th Century Oak Lawyer's Secretary Step Back Flat Top Desk
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a great looking antique desk with plenty of organizing space and storage but there is enough room to work on a laptop. The top is a separate piece and can be removed leaving ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

19th Century Oak Lawyer's Secretary Step Back Flat Top Desk
19th Century Oak Lawyer's Secretary Step Back Flat Top Desk

19th Century Oak Lawyer's Secretary Step Back Flat Top Desk

1970s Milo Baughman Burlwood Chrome Curved Executive Desk
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and one of a kind, sculptural Burlwood solid wood desk you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Chrom...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

1970s Milo Baughman Burlwood Chrome Curved Executive Desk
1970s Milo Baughman Burlwood Chrome Curved Executive Desk

1970s Milo Baughman Burlwood Chrome Curved Executive Desk

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Single Minimalistic Heavy Polished Aluminum Table or Desk Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single minimalistic heavy polished aluminum table or desk base. Add your own wood or stone top to specification. The base dimensions are lis...
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1970s American International Style Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Single Minimalistic Heavy Polished Aluminum Table or Desk Base
Single Minimalistic Heavy Polished Aluminum Table or Desk Base

Single Minimalistic Heavy Polished Aluminum Table or Desk Base

Signed Romeo Rega Console or Desk in Chrome and Brown Plexiglass, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning desk or console table in chromed steel with a brown plexiglass top. This incredibly rare piece is signed by Romeo Rega and was designed in Rome,Italy during the 1970s. This...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Signed Romeo Rega Console or Desk in Chrome and Brown Plexiglass, Italy 1970s
Signed Romeo Rega Console or Desk in Chrome and Brown Plexiglass, Italy 1970s

Signed Romeo Rega Console or Desk in Chrome and Brown Plexiglass, Italy 1970s

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Desk Skovby Møbelfabrik 55" Wide Signed 1970
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Portland, OR
A good Mid Century Modern Danish teak desk, Skovby Møbelfabrik, 1970. The desk is made from well figured teak, on the left side is a bank of three drawers, the desk is joined with a ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Desk Skovby Møbelfabrik 55" Wide Signed 1970
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Desk Skovby Møbelfabrik 55" Wide Signed 1970

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Desk Skovby Møbelfabrik 55" Wide Signed 1970

19th Century French Desk
Located in Nashville, TN
This is an amazing 19th century French desk! The piece has a simple design with smooth clean lines but still has so much character! The curved stretcher design of the legs adds a uni...
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1880s French Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

19th Century French Desk
19th Century French Desk

19th Century French Desk

Mid Century Teak Desk
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Great Vintage Condition Dimensions: 65” L (25” L LR) x 29.75” D x 29.5” H (26.75” H LR) Description: A vintage teak desk. Made in Canada, circa 1970s. Drawers slide easi...
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1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Teak Desk
Mid Century Teak Desk

Mid Century Teak Desk

Danish Modern Solid Teak Biomorphic Desk
Located in Miami, FL
A rare Danish Modern Desk with a biomorphic top. Solid teal construction. Note the finger joints on all drawers.
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1970s Danish Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Solid Teak Biomorphic Desk
Danish Modern Solid Teak Biomorphic Desk

Danish Modern Solid Teak Biomorphic Desk

Giotto Stoppino Set of Desk and Armchair in Yellow Metal
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giotto Stoppino, desk and armchair, lacquered wood, lacquered metal, fabric upholstery, Italy, 1970s Playful combination of a desk and armchair designed by Italian architect Giotto ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Giotto Stoppino Set of Desk and Armchair in Yellow Metal
Giotto Stoppino Set of Desk and Armchair in Yellow Metal

Giotto Stoppino Set of Desk and Armchair in Yellow Metal

1970 Table Console Waxed Black Lacquer "Palace Le Lotti"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Console, Writing table of Louis XV inspiration in black waxed lacquer coming from "Palace le lotti" 77001 Paris, the stamp is inside the drawer, (see photo). This piece of furniture ...
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1970s French Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Ash

1970 Table Console Waxed Black Lacquer "Palace Le Lotti"
1970 Table Console Waxed Black Lacquer "Palace Le Lotti"

1970 Table Console Waxed Black Lacquer "Palace Le Lotti"

Antique mahogany campaign desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
Military campaign desk This large Military campaign desk was made in the last quarter of the 19th century. It is made of mahogany with brass inset corners and flush brass handles. Th...
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1890s English Campaign Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique mahogany campaign desk
Antique mahogany campaign desk

Antique mahogany campaign desk

19th century carved Iitalian walnut and pine occasional table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century carved italian walnut and pine occasional table circa 1890. An italian multi purpose pine and walnut occasional table. Here we have a table that could used as a small d...
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Late 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Pine

19th century carved Iitalian walnut and pine occasional table
19th century carved Iitalian walnut and pine occasional table

19th century carved Iitalian walnut and pine occasional table

Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Edwardian desk / writing table, made in England and dating from around the 1890-1910 period. It is of superb quality, with a beautiful and elegant design. The top h...
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1890s British Edwardian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table

Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table

Antique Chippendale Style Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Chippendale style leather top desk in the Chippendale style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1910 period. It is very well made, sitting o...
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1890s British Chippendale Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Antique Chippendale Style Leather Top Desk
Antique Chippendale Style Leather Top Desk

Antique Chippendale Style Leather Top Desk

Mid-Century Modern Small Walnut Desk with Round Pulls
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century Modern small walnut desk with round pulls, circa 1970s.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Small Walnut Desk with Round Pulls
Mid-Century Modern Small Walnut Desk with Round Pulls

Mid-Century Modern Small Walnut Desk with Round Pulls

Antique European Hardwood Desk / 71" Long
Located in thousand oaks, CA
This large antique hand-crafted solid wood desk from Belgium is a stunning piece of furniture that will add a touch of old-world charm to any office or study. Carved and built from s...
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Late 19th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Antique European Hardwood Desk / 71" Long
Antique European Hardwood Desk / 71" Long

Antique European Hardwood Desk / 71" Long

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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