1930s Desks and Writing Tables

Paolo Buffa for Galdino Maspero, writing desk, walnut, Italy, late 1930s/early 1940s This writing desk, designed by Paolo Buffa and meticulously crafted by Galdino Maspero in the la...

Elegant and rare Italian Bauhaus-style folding desk in chromed metal and walnut wood. This charming desk was produced by Cova Milano in Italy during the 1940s. The table features a ...

Attributed to Ernst Kühn for Normina A/S, executive desk, mahogany, leather, brass, Denmark, 1930s Attributed to the Danish designer, architect, and cabinetmaker Ernst Johan Charles...

This desk model K 1290, designed by Felix Kayser around 1930, is a typical example of furniture from the anthroposophical movement. Likely produced by Schiller-Möbel, it reflects a d...

A fine French Art Deco rectangular mahogany table raised on two sculptural pedestals, accented with bronze lower moldings. Eight matching chairs available separately (not included i...

Pietro Lingeri, writing desk, briar root veneer, glass, brass, metal, Italy, 1930s A beautiful example of Italian Rationalism, this desk is designed by architect Pietro Lingeri and ...

Free-standing executive writing desk, walnut burl, Europe, 1930s European Art Deco at its finest. This freestanding executive desk shows a truthful expression of material integrity...

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...

Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979) Aniegre Mahogany Executive Desk, circa 1938, made in Italy, with a central key-locked drawer flanked by banks of four drawers atop maple legs and bronz...

Elegant French secretary desk in Louis XV style, featuring a graceful slant-front form raised on slender cabriole legs. The fall-front opens to reveal a fitted writing interior with ...

Small Bauhaus tubular steel desk, so-called 'typewriter desk', with 4 drawers. The desk is made of chromed tubular steel and oak-veneered wood. Germany/Czechoslovakia/Austria, circa ...

Anthroposophical children's desk designed by Felix Kayser made of handcrafted ash wood. The desk was probably made by Schiller-Möbel, Stuttgart, Germany, c. 1930. Literature: Reinhol...

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.

Love P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen, ca. 1932 Haagse School Asymmetrical Desk. This Art Deco, versatile two tone, oak desk has a black stained top, side storage cabinet and side...

Italian Art Desk desk in wood and steel, 1930s Desk in briar wood. Under the rectangular top, there are a column of three rectangular drawers with round chromed steel handles and a l...

Bauhaus-style diminutive student desk/writing table with tubular chromed-steel base and beech frame with bakelite pulls supporting a black laminate surface (ca. 1930s, USA). Substant...

This exceptional desk originates from the estate of a doctor in Hradec Králové, former Czechoslovakia, and represents a rare custom-made Bauhaus piece from the 1930s. Originally conc...

Rationalist desk attributed to Cova - Milano, c. 1930. The desk is made of chrome plated tubular steel and stained wood. Restored on request, delivery time 10-12 weeks.

Striking desk by Carl Malmsten, in a rustic design, model called “Skissbordet” (“The Sketching Table”). Made from pine with clean lines, discreet drawer under the table top.

Elegant French Art Deco Desk, France, circa 1930s. Stylish tapered leg form with geometric inlaid design between the drawers. Two deep locking drawers provide ample storage and it re...

Crafted in the Art Deco aesthetic, this walnut Dining Table or Desk embodies the avant-garde style akin to Charles Dudouyt. The cheery stained hardwood gleams, accentuating the two-t...

A stunning original Art Deco figured walnut desk. This was made in Aberdeen by James L. Archibald and Sons, it dates from the 1930’s. It has an unusual design, the quality is absolu...

Amazing Italian Art Deco desk in walnut and briar root original, 1930. In very excellent condition.  

Modernist tubular steel desk designed by Bruno Weil and manufactured by Thonet or under Thonet license, c. 1930. The desk is made of chrome-plated tubular steel and black-stained wood.

A recently restored, well proportioned walnut veneer modernist desk from the Weimar Republic, Germany. Plenty of storage with two lockable doors and one lockable drawer. C.1930s

French Louis XVI style desk of mahogany, finished with a Museum quality French polish. The contours of the writing table are covered with gilt brass trims while Pearl trims adorn the...

This exceptional antique Art Deco Macassar ebony wood large executive desk circa 1930 is expertly handcrafted from solid wood, maple and Macassar ebony wood veneer with gorgeous colo...

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...

1930s neoclassical writing table or vanity table. Newly painted in an antique white finish. New vintage brass ring pulls have overall unpolish...

Jean Prouvé Compass direction desk in natural oak and clear lacquered steel for Vitra. Originally designed in 1953, Prouvé's iconic desk is based the de...

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 ...

A mahogany desk, designed by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann and edited by Alfred Porteneuve. Semi-circular top resting on two drawer units with silvered bronze handles. ​​ A mahogany desk, d...

Bauhaus tubular steel desk B 282 designed by R. C. Coquery and manufactured by Thonet, c. 1930 Delivery time c. 8 weeks

A dark-stained wood and metal desk designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Dimensions: 31.75” H x 58.75” W x 29.75” D 

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A highly unique French Art Deco writing table /desk with stunning geometric form. The rectangular surface is supported by triangular shaped wood bases and connected to the top by tr...

This refined demi-lune desk combines timeless Art Deco elegance with a compact, versatile footprint. Its distinctive half-round silhouette softens the geometry of the piece, giving i...

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

A beathiful mahogany freestanding pedestal campaign desk. Three piece .The flame mahogany cross banded top retaining the Green leather writing surface with blind & gold tooling....

A very fine Italian 1930's burl walnut writing table or desk, the large rectangular surface is supported by an elegantly curved apron consisting of two large drawers atop robust angl...

A superb antique figured walnut Queen Anne style desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period. The quality is outstanding, this is beautifully construct...

A fine French desk in macassar wood, with three central drawers and with chrome edging and handles.

Exceptional and spectacular French Art Deco wood desk. Two drawers in facade, circa 1930.

Art Deco drawer unit desk, four drawers, wood with oak veneer, resting on an aluminium-covered base. Aluminium handles. Satiny varnish finishing. France circa 1930

Exceptional semi-circular Art Deco desk by Jacques Adnet. Made of black lacquered wood, featuring a rounded-cut top with an inset black opaline desktop. It rests on two cabinets wit...

Simple streamline table/desk designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Prod. No. 475. Solid, completely original and in very good condition. Black ena...

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Art Deco aluminum desk and chair designed by Warren McArthur, American, circa 1930s. The chair measures 31"H x 15.75"W x 17"D x 18" seat height.

 Art deco chest of drawers after renovation , simple and nice art deco chest of drawers :)

Bauhaus tubular steel desk designed by Bruno Weil (Bèwè) and manufactured by Thonet, Germany, c. 1930

A gorgeous Art Deco walnut leather top desk, made in England and dating from the 1930’s. It is of amazing quality, it is sturdy, very well built and is a very useful size. The walnu...

A rare XL deco/modernist desk from 1930s France. Strong modernist form. Featuring a total of nine drawers with one lockable central drawer. In good condition having recently been ...

High-end walnut and ebony vanity table This eclectic and exuberant piece shows a beautiful form with stunning details such as the hand carved claw feet and flower motives The sides have a red and white marble top very solid brass door hinges...

A superb antique military campaign desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. It is very well made and has a very smart design. The wood has a ...

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

A modernist B286 desk designed by German designer Bruno Weil for Thonet circa 1930. Blue enamelled steel with chromed draws and a magnificent thick Saint Gobain glass table...

Robert Bloch for Studio Athelia - A fine French Art Deco rosewood secretary desk with a flip top, four drawers, refined chrome hardware (the top can be ...

Jules Leleu (1883-1961) double-fronted mahogany and brass desk, circa 1935. Having two set of four pedestal drawers and a single frieze drawer, accented in gilt bronze. Inset with p...

END OF SUMMER SALE French-polished rectangular table in acajou crotch mahogany attributed to André Arbus, circa 1938. Four-way book matched veneer top. Double beveled edge on 2 inch...

Rare Danish Modern desk by Ernst Kühn, made from mahogany with unusual lines and proportions. Hidden handles for the drawers make them easy to pull out, the key is missing.