Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, Art Deco furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called “Streamline Moderne” or “Machine Age” design.
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces and bedroom furniture. Today, the style is still favored by designers looking to infuse interiors with an air of luxury and sophistication.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs.
On 1stDibs, browse Art Deco furnishings by designer, including works by Paul Follot and René Lalique, or by category, from angular chairs and sculptural burl wood tables to lighting and decorative objects.
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Onyx, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel
1930s British Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Chrome, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
1930s English Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Abalone, Macassar, Oak
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Shagreen Stingray
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
1940s Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Shagreen Stingray
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Shagreen, Palmwood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
2010s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Travertine, Carrara Marble, Marble, Onyx, Steel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
1950s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
20th Century German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Maple
1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
1980s American Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Elm, Beech
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Cork
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Shagreen Stingray, Palmwood
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Marble, Chrome
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
1950s American Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
1930s German Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Nickel
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Ebony, Macassar
1990s Vietnamese Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Wood