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Period: 1980s
Vintage Flame Mahogany & Crossbanded Pedestal Desk 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite Victorian Revival crossbanded flame mahogany desk dating from the late 20th Century. This desk has been beautifully made from ...
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Victorian Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Luigi Colani Futuro - Space Age directors desk
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
The mod. Futuro desk by Luigi Colani for Arreda impresses with its space age design language. Not only the extraordinary design, but also the functionality of the desk stand out. The...
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German Space Age Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Rare Angelo Mangiarotti Writing Desk in Birch from Own Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Mangiarotti for Piero Frigerio, writing desk, birch, Italy, late 20th century A highly rare and valuable piece of furniture that has been used for Angelo Mangiarotti's design...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

Gallotti and Radice Glass President Desk Italy suits Hollywood Recency interior
Located in Dronten, NL
President Desk made of safety glass with a stainless steel frame. Originally designed by Gallotti & Radice in 1971, this piece is made circa 1988. Marked with label. Gallotti & Rad...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Rare 'Kono' Dining Table / Desk by Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, 1984
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and large 'Kono' table, which works excellent as either a dining table or a desk, by Lella Vignelli and Massimo Vignelli was designed in 1984 and this example created in the mid-to-late 1980s by Casigliani in Pisa, Italy. This rare example of the 'Kono' design features a monumental Black Granite slab for the top, two thick slabs of Imperial Red Granite which connect together to form one of the bases, and the Vignellis signature Patinated Copper cone which forms the other base. The 'Kono' design was normally made as coffee tables so it is quite rare to find examples made scaled up in dining table size. In addition, typical Kono tables were made with glass tops and a single slab granite base. This example however, the Vignellis selected Black Granite instead of the typical glass tops. Also, rather than using a rectangular single-slab base, this example features an L-shaped base constructed with two slabs that connect together along one angled edge. It still employs the cone-shaped patinated copper base typical of Kono tables, however this example is much larger of course than cocktail table versions. The Vignelli Center for Design Studies, which houses the artists’ archive, confirmed this table to be one of two known drawings by the Vignellis (a copy of the Vignelli sketch, which they provided, is included in the photo gallery) though it is unknown if the other table was ever produced, making this table potentially an important one-of-a-kind. The Black Granite top in lower light settings is dark, deep and mysterious. With direct sunlight its luminosity is intense - see the photo gallery for images of the table in direct sunlight from our skylight above. It glows, shines and shimmers with incredible vibrancy, similar to diamonds - to see it in person is quite exquisite and remarkable. While we only had it set up under our skylight for a couple hours, I would describe the experience as recharging - I felt like I had just spent a couple hours meditating, this would be incredible to wake up to every day before leaving to work. The Vignellis described the 'Kono' table as: “This design exploits the relationship between geometrical figures and material finishes." Over the course of their four-decade-long design practice, Lella and Massimo Vignelli collaborated on projects that ranged from product design and brand identity to interior and furniture design. Whether designing New York City’s subway map...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Granite, Copper

Scrivania Anni '80 Stile 'Quaderna'
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Grande scrivania vintage con piano rettangolare, cassetti e vani contenitori con finitura in laminato a quadratini nello stile dei celebri arredi firmati Zanotta.
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Italian Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate

Important Vintage Pierre Chapo Desk, Model B40, in Solid Elm, 1980
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Really large desk design by Pierre Chapo and produced in 1980. This desk B40 is made in solid Elm and is the largest version of the model. In situ picture and more details regarding ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Elm

Unique stainless steel desk, Anonymous French production from the 80s
Located in Marseille, FR
Unique anonymous desk designed and made in France, near Limoges, circa 1980. Made from stainless steel, solid oak wood and glass, designed with clean lines and robust construction, i...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Hans Eichenberger, Secretary mod. HE for the Kollektion Röthlisberger Schweiz
By Hans Eichenberger, Kollection Röthlisberger Schweiz
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Postmodern secretary desk by Hans Eichenberger for Kollektion Röthlisberger Schweiz. Two drawers and glass shelves on the inside.
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Swiss Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Fantastic English Yew Wood Library Table with Articulating Accordion Brass Lamps
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fantastic English Yew Wood library table is a beautiful example of traditional craftsmanship, offering a perfect blend of functional design and luxurious materials. The table’s ...
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English Edwardian Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Dakota Jackson "Arabesque" Sculpted Sycamore Wood Writing Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Dakota Jackson designed the "Arabesque" Wood Writing Desk, made from sculpted, polished Sycamore with an inset leather writing surface and leather drawer face. Veneered Sycamore legs...
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American Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Italian Bamboo Rattan Writing Table or Desk
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Amazing midcentury bamboo and wicker desk with drawers. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1980s. This writing table is unique because of the materials used, ba...
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Italian Campaign Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan

1980's Memphis Style 'La Vuelta' Desk by Perry King and Santiago Miranda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980's Memphis Style 'La Vuelta' desk by Perry King & Santiago Miranda. Named after a Spanish bicycle race this large versatile desk has attractive curves and unique accents that liv...
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Spanish Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Rare Solid Mexican Cocobolo Wood Desk Don Shoemaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken and rare desk by celebrated Mexican designer and woodworker Don Shoemaker, model no F46. Designed in 1970s and executed in 1981, the desk is constructed with patchwork of ...
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Mexican Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Cocobolo

Mid-Century Post Modern Black & Brass Desk after Gilbert Rohde in Art Deco Form
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern nod to the art deco period. This desk features glossy black laminate with brass accents. Probably Italian circa 1980's. Nice clean original condition.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Robert and Joanne Herzog Studio Craft Roll Top Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning cantilevered walnut studio craft desk, by California design couple Robert and Joanne Herzog c.1986, is a showstopper. The piece features a roll top desk with interior s...
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American Organic Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Karl Springer Goatskin Freeform Desk, 1988
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Karl Springer Goatskin Freeform Desk with/1 drawer, 1988. Original beautiful condition. Very few of these Freeform Desk’s were made Measures 29.5” tall 76” wide 38” deep
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American Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Goatskin

Scandinavian Ergonomic Design Writing Desk and Stool, Stokke, 1980's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Scandinavian ergonomic design writing desk with pivoting stool, made by Stokke, Norway 1980's. Ergonomical designed writing desk with black inlay and middle reading section w...
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Norwegian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1980s Teal Laminated Over Wood Waterfall Desk Karl Springer Style
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and one of a kind, in the style of Karl Springer, Tiffany teal laminate over solid wood desk you co...
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American Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

A " Washington " Desk by Jean Michel Wilmotte France 1980s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
An important desk by Jean Michel Wilmotte France 1985s Editor : Academy Radical and Industrial design. In good condition. Report : 2 or 3 very light chip on the glass top.
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French Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Bamboo Writing Desk with Drawers, 1980s
Located in Roma, RM
BAMBOO WRITING DESK WITH DRAWERS 1980 Product details Dimensions: 90L x 80H x 61D cm.
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Italian Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Memphis Writing Desk, Aldo Cibic, Memphis Milano, 1985
Located in Renens, CH
Rare "Sophia" Writing Desk by Aldo Cibic for Memphis Milano, 1985. Aldo Cibic, an associate of Ettore Sottsass, co-founded the Memphis Group in 1981 and produced some fifteen fur...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Antique Writing Table by Beurdeley After a Model by Adam Weisweiler
Located in London, GB
Antique writing table by Beurdeley after a model by Adam Weisweiler French, c. 1880 Height 74cm, width 83cm, depth 46cm Crafted by the prestigious 19th century furniture makers Beu...
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French Louis XVI Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Ormolu

"Wire" glass and metal desk, Terence Conran, 1980s
Located in PARIS, FR
Large desk designed by Terence Conran for Habitat in the 1980s. It features two L-shaped chrome wire metal legs and a wide transparent glass top. The structure is modular: the legs ...
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Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Kittenger Wood Lawyer's Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A Kittinger solid wood lawyer's desk. The desk is made of solid mahogany wood. The desk has a long thin drawer in the center flanked by four drawers to the sides. The desk has ornate...
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American Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1980's Cerused Oak Three Drawer Desk
Located in New York, NY
1980's cerused oak desk with 3 large drawers and claw feet legs, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Arquitectonica 1984 Madonna Table Desk Memphis Milano Postmodern Miami Sottsass
Located in Munster, NRW
Madonna table by Arquitectonica Miami for Memphis Milano, 1984. Iconic an extremely rare postmodern piece and one of the only Memphis Group productions whose design was commissione...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare Hand-Painted Lacquered Console/Desk by Allesandro for Baker, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent console is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. A ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

Dolce and Gabbana Game Library Brass Chrome Table Chrome Mirror Top, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Brass 1970s geometric dining entry table with chrome details mirror top, Italy From Dolce and Gabbana restaurant designed exclusively for the shop Beautiful and heavy brass and chr...
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French Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Louis Style Wood Bronze Brass Leather Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated early 20th Century with this exquisite inlaid Louis desk with bronze and brass hardware. The ultra rare desk exudes an air of l...
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Spanish Louis XV Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Pace Collection Burl Wood Desk Leon Rosen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Pace Collection burl wood desk designed by Leon Rosen. This desk is in amazing vintage condition with a high gloss finish over the stunning burl wood. This desk is a st...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Burl

Rare Brass and Steel Aged Mirrored Top John Vesey Style Ebonzed Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare brass and steel ebonized writing desk in the style of John Vesey showcases a striking blend of modern sophistication and timeless craftsmanship. Designed with an eye for bo...
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European Directoire Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Gianfranco Frattini desk Sesamo for Bernini 1980s
Located in bari, IT
Rare writing desk model Sesamo 841 designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini production circa 1982. Circular supporting structure in black lacquered iron top in precious black fold...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass, Beech

‘Burgundy’ Writing Dining Table & First Chair by Michele De Lucchi
Located in New York, NY
Burgundy writing dining table & First chair by Michele De Lucchi. The table is constructed from lacquered tubular steel and a laminated tabletop. The chair features a circular blue l...
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Italian Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

1980s Curved Mahogany Century Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite curved desk. The ultra rare desk exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibi...
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American American Classical Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Scrivania Gaetano per Zanotta di Gae Aulenti
Located in Ghedi, IT
The Gaetano desk, designed by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta in 1973, is a minimalist masterpiece embodying Italian design innovation. Its sleek, functional form features a transparent glas...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

Black Lacquered Steel Curule Base Writing Table with Brass Appointments
Located in Chicago, IL
Matte black lacquered steel curule form writing table, with lower back stretcher and multiple brass ball details. Triple beveled ogee edge glass top is one-half inch thick. With a na...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Steel

Postmodern desk, interlübke
Located in Neuss, NW
Postmodern desk by interlübke from the 1980s. High quality desk with a white asymethric working surface and white lacquered tubular steel legs. Quality Features: very good work...
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German Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Inlay Executive Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Pierre Paulin executive desk for Baker. Bird's-eye maple veneers inlaid with dark walnut in the signature motif for the Paulin Collection. Drawers are fitted to give a floating ...
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American Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Executive Desk, Italy, 1980s Maple Wood
Located in Sacile, PN
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, executive desk, bird’s-eye maple, Italy, 1980s. This postmodern pieces is sculptural and holds various striking elements. Firstly the execution of the...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Birdseye Maple

Postmodern 1980s Pine Wood writing Desk in the style of Guillerme & Chambron
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely fabulous, sculptural desk made of solid pine wood! Three storage drawers on the right side with white accents and button-like solid pine knobs. Next to the drawers, lies a...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Ron Seff Cantilevered Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Ron Seff Mid-Century Modern "Cantilevered" desk with ostrich style brown leather wrapped top and stainless steel polished drawer fronts and base.
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American Art Deco Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Ron Seff Cantilevered Desk
Ron Seff Cantilevered Desk
$5,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Karl Springer "Ming Writing Desk" in Embossed Leather 1980s
Located in New York, NY
“Ming Desk” in color embossed textured leather with 2 drawers by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The craftsmanship and materials are superb and this is a wonderful example of Karl Springer’s work. This is a pared down version of the Chinese Style Series which preceded it. Reference: Karl Springer LTD red binder catalog published in the 1980’s, section “Coffee Tables and Bar Carts”, on page 9 there is a photo of the coffee table model of this desk with the page titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD CHINESE STYLE COFFEE TABLE...
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American Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Brass Bound Leather Top Louis XV Bureau Plat Baker Collector's Edition Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Brass Bound Leather Top Louis XV Bureau Plat from Baker’s esteemed Collector’s Edition is a fine example of timeless French-inspired craftsmanship. Designed with elegance and pr...
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American Louis XV Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Unique Double-Trunk Table Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Espenet Carpenter, unique double-trunk table desk. This extraordinary table is unique to Espenet's work as it deviates from the traditional rectilinear form with its well-f...
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American American Craftsman Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

Triangular Memphis Style Inspired Lacquered 'Boca Desk' by Leon Rosen for Pace
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Triangular, almost sail-shaped desk in high gloss lacquered walnut with three drawers. The desk is mounted on cylindrical black lacquered legs, with one prominent tapered black lacqu...
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American Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Tessellated Stone Writing Desk by Maitland Smith
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your location. Maitland Smith Writing Desk. Mahogany Drawers. Stone rectangu...
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Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone

Custom Knoll 9' Executive Credenza Desk in Walnut & Chrome
Located in Stamford, CT
Florence Knoll's transformative influence on Mid-Century design is evident in this elegant custom-designed Executive Credenza Desk. As a pioneer in interior design, Knoll founded the...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Pierre Cardin desk
Located in Bruxelles, BE
One off a kind desk designed by famous couturier pierre Cardin at the end of the seventies. This desk is well known and published in a lot of books and a version a little bit different was used by pierre Cardin himself in his bureau in the Espace Office in Paris. One of these desk are part of the museum Pierre Cardin in Paris. This is most probably a special command made for an French businessman alongside with the coffee table and the dresser and desk chair. The desk is signed also the dresser . A museum piece. It’s in good condition but the black glossy surface shows some mark of time . Best for me to sell all together. This example is very close to the desk designed in 1971-1973 by Fransesco Bocola for Pierre Cardin’s office (see page 21 of P.C.E.) Published in a similar version page 110 &111 in “PIERRE CARDIN EVOLUTION...
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European Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Mix-Metals and Glass Dining Table by Rick Lee for DIA
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sculptural postmodern dining table or desk design by Rick Lee for Design Institute of America in 1993 The base is made out of mix metals (brass, chrome, br...
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American Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Baker Collector's Edition Brass Bound Leather Top Louis XV Bureau Plat
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Baker Collector’s Edition Brass Bound Leather Top Louis XV Bureau Plat is a superb example of fine craftsmanship and timeless French-inspired design. Created by Baker Furniture,...
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American Louis XV Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Exquisite Cedar Burl and Brass Dining Table by Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Danville, CA
Super chic 1980s dining table in cedar burl with brass trim by Jean-Claude Mahey. The vibrant matched grain burl top is bordered in brass with brass edges a...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Bauhaus White Desk Comacina by Piero Bottoni for Zanotta, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Bauhaus White Desk Comacina by Piero Bottoni for Zanotta, 1980s Desk mod. Comacina with rectangular wooden top and rectangular insert in whi...
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Italian Bauhaus Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Modern Karl Springer Style Three-Drawer Faux Shagreen Desk/Writing Table, Chrome
Located in Manhasset, NY
Modern Karl Springer style three-drawer faux Shagreen desk on a chrome plated x form base. Sleek desk or writing table in a Springer style finish w...
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Unknown Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Desk by Elmar Flototto
Located in Brussels, BE
The desk by Elmar Flototto from circa 1980 features a beech wood structure paired with a brown formica surface, showcasing the Profilsystem design. Its natural beech construction exe...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Beech

Italian Glass Top on Chrome Executive 'Nomos' Desk by Norman Foster for Tecno
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A Large Executive Desk, designed by Sir Norman Foster and manufactured by Tecno, Italy. This vintage example dates to late 1980s and in superb original condition. A modern and sleek ...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum, Chrome

Steel Chromed and glass desk by Mirto Zocca for Tisettanta Halifax , 1980s
Located in Padova, IT
Conditions: wear consistent with age and use. You are what you do. When it comes to Mirto Zocca (Zurich, 1959), the saying is perfect. He was not “born” a designer, but after finis...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Jacobean Revival Dresser Walnut Server Tables Farmhouse
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful Jacobean Revival dresser in walnut Circa 1930 Great for achieving that sought after farmhouse look Bought from a house call in St Albans Six turned legs connected by an int...
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Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Nicos Zogrophos Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Zogrophos desk, slab of dark Emperador marble (brown with white veining). Polished bronze uprights, legs have self leveling glides, with combed oak sus...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Bronze

Postmodern Memphis Design Writing Desk, Germany, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
This striking postmodern writing desk exemplifies the bold aesthetics of the Memphis design movement. The desk features an asymmetrical green laminated wood surface supported by a bl...
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German Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

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