Birch Desks and Writing Tables

Model 81C table by Alvar Aalto demonstrates the Finnish architect's revolutionary approach to bent plywood construction. Designed for Artek, the piece employs signature L-shaped legs...

Dornach school desk, birch, Germany, 1930s This elegant desk reflects the spiritual-functional design principles rooted in the Dornach School tradition of the 1930s. Softly rounded edges, subtly arched base elements, and fluid, continuous surfaces replace conventional straight lines and symmetry, radiating a warm and dreamy presence. The proportions and curves of this design create a sense of calm and intention, not just serving as furniture but a supportive element in ones environment and life, resonating with the anthroposophical way of living. True to anthroposophical design principles, this piece avoids straight lines altogether, embracing asymmetry and mirroring the organic rhythms of nature. While the exact maker remains unconfirmed, the work bears a strong stylistic affinity to the designs of Siegfried Pütz (1907–1979), Felix Kayser (1892–1980), or Fritz Schuy (1891–1952), all prominent figures associated with the Dornach School. Dornach school or Dornach design is a comprehensive exploration of anthroposophical furniture...

Weave Desk Weave desk, made of solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the desk serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary design. Designed by Lukas Dahlén...

A rare Mid-Century Modern writing desk in full birch and red linoleum model K81 manufactured by Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas for Artek. The minimalist design of this table which w...

Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi console table creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with painted surface...

A rare Mid-Century Modern writing desk in full birch model K81 manufactured by Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas for Artek. The minimalist design of the table already designed in the 1...

Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi console table creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with painted surface...

Rare multifunctional teak extension table and desk with drawers by Erik Wørts. This table is called Multifunctional table as it doubles as a desk with multiple pull out extensions an...

English circa 1875 Aesthetic Movement writing table or desk by London cabinetmakers Howard & Sons having original green leather top; the oval form case with single drawer and origina...

Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi table creates a slender, graceful profile punctuated with painted surfaces that ca...

A beautiful American Colonial or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous carved solid maple and birch, with original brass hardware. Meas...

The faceted geometry of the MiMi desk creates a slender, elegant profile and captures light differently depending on the orientation. This modern and gracefu...

Beautiful midcentury desk, originally used as a desk for a lady, or vanity in the bedroom. The table is elegant combination of lighter birch wood on the sides and mahogany wood on to...

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. ...

Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern EB04 desk. Design by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. Striking Dutch design from the 1950s. Original veneered birch and plywood base supported by fou...

Great little writing desk in birch wood with ebony x-base, red drawer and Formica top. Coen de Vries is one of the Dutch pioneers of industrial des...

Swedish grace/Art Deco desk in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth. Neoclassical arched column shaped legs in elm root veneer with vault shaped pattern on the bottom. Exquisite book match...

Desk by Alvar Aalto made from birch with original green top. Lovely, clean lines. Neat size, small drawer to the left.

The faceted geometry of the MiMi console table creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with angled surfaces that capture light. This sculptural and ...

A beautiful example of the functionalist period and tubular steel furniture. This writing desk is made by Heteka Finland and is most probably by the renowned Finnish Architect Pauli ...

Beautiful designed, original Mid-Century Modern petite writing desk with black dye birch X-base, red dye birch drawer and a formica top. Coen de Vries is among the Dutch pioneers of ...

Elegant 1930s library / dining table or desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, from the “Corall” series. Clean, compact lines. Made from birch with darker wood inlays and details.

Produced by Bodafors in Sweden. Stained flamed birch desk "Roma" for Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, SMF. Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth. Axel Einar Hjorth (1888-1959) was an importa...

Weave Desk Weave desk, made of solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the desk serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary design. Designed by...

A sweep desk typically refers to a style of desk that has a smooth, minimalist design, often featuring a streamlined surface with few visible drawers or compartments. The term "sweep...

An early 20th-century Danish centre table, defined by a beautifully figured tabletop where the wood grain forms its own quiet "landscape". The surface reads almost like a natural dra...

A striking Paul McCobb four drawer desk and matching chair set with white laminate top. All original 1950's from the Planner Group series, this scarcely seen set with original tag ha...

Simple ,,smart design..... Conant ball desk and matching spindle chair in maple,,,, Russel Wright for Conant Ball Furniture Makers Mid-Century Modern ...

Table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. Birch frame, linoleum table top. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consisten...

Art Deco Desk in Satin Birchwood Attributed to Heal’s, London. A fine Art Deco desk attributed to Heal’s of London, dating from the 1920/30's and crafted in beautifully figured sat...

Mid-Century, lightly refinished, Cees Braakman for Pastoe executive "Made to Measure" desk. This desk features a black enameled metal riser, brushed st...

A refined Swedish writing table by the firm of designer Ferdinand Lundquist. Featuring three drawers with detailed marquetry inlays of trailing leaves and flowers. The front showcase...

A refined dining table or a sculptural desk, this striking piece by Swedish designer Axel Wannberg embodies the quiet power of contemporary Scandinavian craftsmanship. Created as a u...

A modernist Finnish writing desk with three drawers and a cabinet from the 1960s. A simple elegant design reflecting the Finnish Design school of thought with its functionality, mode...

This beautiful Scandinavian Modern extendable dining table or writing desk is designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK in the 1930s. The base and extension leaves are lacquered in a won...

Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT.

Swedish Biedermeier style (19/20th Century) birch and black trimmed kneehole desk with black leather top.

Unusual and rare modernist vanity desk produced in the Netherlands by Everest Furniture early 1950s. Solid birch frame and, veneered plywood and exotic wood (Wenge) details in the...

A large and beautifully grained exotic hardwoods dining from Denmark circa 1970's. Its features a large classic Parsons design form. It has one 20 inch extension leaf as shown. The m...

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk and spindle back chair By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Solid bla...

The Watson table is named after James Watson, the American scientist famous for discovering the helical structure of DNA. The form is inspired by English ...

Carl Malmsten was one of the most talented and prolific Scandinavian designers of the 20th century. He rejected the dehumanizing elements of Functionalism in favor of a considered ap...

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Solid black and white lacquered birch,...

Silvio Cavatorta rare exquisite birch five-drawer desk or dressing or vanity table in a gorgeous birch veneer composed of raised lipped back and sides of table top, two drawers on ea...

Swedish early 20th century carved birch pedestal desk circa 1900. Elegant Scandinavian pedestal desk comprising of 3 sections. Slightly over-sailing writing surface with 3 drawers b...

Rare dining table with two extendables made in birch. Attributed to Danish designer Philip Arctander. Beautiful structure and lines. It can also be used as a desk. Each extendable me...

This beautifully constructed vintage drafting table by Versa Tables is a thoughtful example of mid-20th-century American functional design, created to serve both precision work and e...

Cees Braakman (1917-1995) is one of the most influential furniture designers the Netherlands has ever known. Cees was born in 1917 above the UMS Pastoe factory in Utrecht, where hi...

A fine French Art Deco European burled birch vanity with two drawers and chrome details.

American Hepplewhite birch fall front desk with carved hinged molded edge top, fitted interior consisting of seven drawers over seven pigeon holes, with a leather writing surface. L...

A modernist Finnish coffee or side table in birch and birch plywood top. A simple elegant design reflecting the Finnish Design school of thought with its functionality, modern minima...

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...

c. 1980s. Denmark. Bent birch legs and inset linoleum top.

A beautiful piece of Finnish design history, writing table manufactured by Heteka (Helsingin teräskaluste) in the 1930's. The designer isn't documented but we firmly belive this piec...

A Swedish pedestal curly birch desk, circa 1820-40. This antique desk from Sweden features a four foot long, rectangular-shaped top which overhangs the apr...

A striking Danish Teak desk designed by Severin Hansen, with great proportions and characteristic seamless joinery. Sleek silhouette.

A vintage Alvar Aalto table from the Finmar distribution period, with a thick black top and light bent birch legs. The strong contrast between the dark surface and the warm, curved l...

Paul Frankl, a renowned American designer of the 20th century, crafted a timeless masterpiece in collaboration with Johnson Furniture Company—a kidney-shaped desk that blends functio...

Swedish Biedermeier Art Deco style pedestal partners desk with the finest grade Mahogany veneers on probably a birch frame in a classic deep rich darker color French polish finish. ...

Weave Desk Birch desk, made of solid birchwood and birchveneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the desk serves as a great example of Scandinavian cont...