Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
ART DECO STYLE
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
- Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
- Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
- Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” 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. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
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, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
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. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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Style: Art Deco
1960s exotic wood glass and brass desk attr. to La Permanente Furniture
Located in Premariacco, IT
Important 1960s desk with exotic wood frame characterized by a refined geometric line, decorated with a profile at the base in brass.
The cabinet features an original period green g...
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1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Deco style desk, Poland, 1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco desk from the 1940s, Poland.
Dimensions: height 79 cm / width 146 cm / depth 70 cm / armchair recess: height 63 cm / width 46 cm
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1940s Polish Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Industrial Portuguese Oak-wood Tambour Door Desk, 1940's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Industrial Portuguese Oak-wood Tambour Door Desk was designed and produced in Portugal during the 1940's. It is made of oak and it features a ta...
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1940s Portuguese Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,375 Sale Price
20% Off
Michelle Pigneres 1970s Desk Chrome Smoked Mirrored Table Art Deco Style office
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare desk by designer Michele Pigneres made in the 1970s.
This desk is having all the characteristics from his designs such as the drawer pullers, the chrome framing and...
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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Chest of Drawers Art Deco
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Chest of drawers Art Deco. . :)
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Art Deco Style French Writing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
French writing table in Art Deco style.
Noble wood veneer on solid spruce. Rhomboidal pattern.
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20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,601 Sale Price
20% Off
Unique Czech Art Deco Secretary/Writing Desk, Rosewood 1920-1929
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Art Deco sideboard and secretary made out of rosewood
Material: Rosewood
Completely restored, Shellac polish.
Period: 1920-1929
Source: Czechia.
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Rosewood
Small Functionalist Desk
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Small functionalist desk around 1930s professionally stained and repolished.
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1930s Slovak Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$3,563
Desk and its armchair
Located in Paris, FR
Desk veneered with black varnished ebony.
The legs are composed of a box with three drawers with glass and chromed metal handles on one side and a solid base on the other.
It opens ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$83,153
Pierre-Paul Montagnac, Art Deco Table, France, 1926
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco console table by Pierre-Paul Montagnac (1883-1961)
Signed on underside: Montagnac, 1926
Bibliography: Le Mobilier du XXe Siecle, Dictionnaire des créateurs by Pierre K...
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20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Jacques Adnet, Curved Leather &Mahogany Desk with Bronze Details, France, 1955
Located in New York, NY
Provenance:
Palais des Consuls de Rouen.
Bibliography:
For an illustration of these pieces, see:
Rouen, le Palais des Consuls. Presentation booklet. 26.
For an illustration of these...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Era Ebonised Desk with Stainless Frame
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1930s Art Deco desk has a streamlined machine age / industrial style. Desk top with three functional drawers and stainless steel leg and base. Unknown ma...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Executive desk in Macassar ebony by Pander & zn, Netherlands 1930s
Located in ECHT, NL
High quality custom made executive desk. Made from solid Macassar ebony and Macassar ebony veneer. The front has two glass sliding doors with a thick glass shelf. It has one door on ...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Ebony, Macassar
$6,177 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Table J.Halabala from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1960s.
The piece of furniture was made of walnut tree.
Art Deco table by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala, 1950. Jindrich Halabala - (a Czech ...
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Lovely Burr Yew Wood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk with Complete Ornate Timber Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Burr Yew wood twin pedestal partner desk with natural wood top
A very good looking, nicely proportioned desk, I don't come a...
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20th Century English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Yew
$1,873 Sale Price
30% Off
Art Deco Castelo Console Table, Sahara Noir, Stainless, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Castelo Console, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Castelo marble console table pays tribute to Po...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Quartz, Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel
$10,394 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Giorgio Collection Brazilian Rosewood Desk in Satin Finish
Located in New York, NY
Desk in Brazilian rosewood satin finish with one center
pencil drawer +5 big full extension file drawers
(2 in the right part and 3 in the left part).
Brushed steel accents on the ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Art Deco Ebonized Pearwood Two-Tier Tambour Top Writing Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco ebonized pearwood writing desk with a tambour roll top upper section concealing four Pairs of interior drawers with diamond pattern inlaid burl wood fronts surrounding a bro...
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20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather, Fruitwood
Chest of Drawers Art Deco
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Chest of drawers Art Deco.
Buffet after professional manual renovation!.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$27,321
ViNTAGE CHROME X FRAME CROCODILE ALLIGATOR LEATHER PATINA WRITING TABLE DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage unrestored Crocodile or Alligator patina leather writing desk with three full sized draw...
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20th Century English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Castelo Console Table, Sahara Noir Marble, Brass, Handmade Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Castelo Console, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Castelo marble console table pays tribute to Po...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Brass
Art Deco Table J. Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1960s.
Art Deco table by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala, 1940. Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding cre...
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Fine French Blackened Wood Desk with an Off White Lacquered Top with Inlays
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French blackened wood desk with 3 drawers, an off white & black lacquered top with metal Inlays, and bronze handles and wheels.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It was exhibited at Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)"
Desk
Year 1920
French
Wood and chrome
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
It is an elegant and sophisticated ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Parchment Topped Desk or Dining Table on Black Lacquered X-Formed Base
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Goatskin (Parchment) topped table is modeled after a design by André Arbus, an important French designer of the 1930s and 40s to the late 1960s. The parchment covered ...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Writing Desk Designed by Czech Architect Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
One of the most successful writing desk made in United Arts & Crafts Manufacture (UP) in Brno.
Designed by Czech architect Jindrich Halabala.
Original really good condition.
Mater...
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20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Lacquer, Walnut
Mid 20th-Century Figured Wood Desk in Walnut with Five Drawers, circa 1940
Located in Beirut, LB
Discover the timeless appeal of this charming vintage desk, a quintessential example of Mid-20th Century design. This piece effortlessly blends classic form with practical functional...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Expressionist Rococo Berlin Deko Bureau-Plat/Desk, Lacquered in Saffron Yellow
By Bruno Paul
Located in Petershagen, DE
This Berlin Deko Bureau-Plat represents the evolution of women's writing furniture from the private intimacy of the boudoir to the representational space of the salon. Designed as a ...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
A Fine French Modernist Solid Oak Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French modernist solid oak writing table with one drawer.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Narrow modular/ reversible/ Minimalist Desk in Two Tone Wood and Nickel
Located in New York City, NY
French Art Deco slim and streamline unusual desk in two tone wood with side storage compartment, polished nickeled bronze banded surround and matching pole support.
The side structur...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco Table J.Halabala from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1960s.
The piece of furniture was made of walnut tree.
Art Deco table by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala, 1950. Jindrich Halabala - (a Czec...
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Massive Art Deco Split Reed/ Stick Wicker and Walnut Desk
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Art Deco split reed / stick wicker desk with compelling architectural lines and dramatic presence.
Two end pieces with three drawers each, rise above center work area with...
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1940s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Reed, Walnut
Art Deco Table by J. Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1940s.
Art Deco table by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala, 1940. Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding cre...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Scandinavian Art Déco Desk, Mahogany and Satinwood, Freestanding
Located in Göttingen, NI
A Scandinavian Art Déco desk, Mahogany and Satinwood, bronze ornaments, freestanding
Attributed to Sigvard Bernadotte, Stockholm 1930s.
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Pagoda Walnut Brass Writing Desk Side Table Hugo Gorge, C.1925, Vienna
By Hugo Gorge
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco pagoda like a writing desks, side tables or home office desks attributed to Hugo Gorge circa 1925 Vienna.
Hugo Gorge ( 1883 - 1934 ) was a pop...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Walnut, Spruce, Plywood
Stunning French Art Deco Two-Tone Desk
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Gorgeous French Art Deco two-tone desk table. Having beautiful Deco lines and silver hardware. All the locks work making this a functional desk. The hardware accents the wood beautif...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
A Fine French Art Deco Rosewood and Marquetry Dining Table by Segal
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a wooden and mother of pearl marquetry top, brass details on the two pedestals and 2 end leaves.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Giorgio Charisma Bubinga Desk
Located in New York, NY
Italian desk crafted from Black Bubinga burl veneer features a stunning high gloss polyester finish, exuding elegance and sophistication. The top insert in grey leather adds a touch ...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Cubist Art Deco Desk in Mahogany - Barcelona, 1930
Located in Girona, Girona
Cubist Art Deco desk with flame mahogany veneer. Six drawers and a door opening on the front, a niche on one side. Mahogany pull handles, polished brass hardware. French polish. Very...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Style Shagreen and Bronze Desk
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Deco style shagreen and patinated bronze three drawer desk, sofa table or console with four bronze legs and three drawers on the top.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
$21,250 / set
French Late Art Deco / Modern Neoclassical Desk / Console / Vanity in Walnut
Located in New York, NY
This desk / console with a simple, pure, modern design influenced French Art Deco in stunning matched walnut veneers and solid walnut. The piece features double columns legs on each ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$11,500 Sale Price
22% Off
Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, by Robert Slezak, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Desk dimensions:
Height: 77 cm (30.3 in)
Width: 148 cm (58.3 in)
Depth: 75.5 cm (29.7 in)
Leg space:
Height: 61 cm (24 in)
Width: 62 cm (24.4 in)
Made by Slezak Factories, a unique...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Art Deco
Year 1920
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer.
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it un...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Dining Table, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Walnut and brass Art Deco dining table, a true masterpiece custom-designed for a castle in Ghent, Belgium. Crafted with precision and elegance, this table seamlessly combines the ric...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Table J.Halabala from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco table by J. Halabala from 1960s.
The piece of furniture was made of walnut tree.
Art Deco table by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala, 1950. Jindrich Halabala - (a Czech ...
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Palomino Desk by Barlas Baylar
Located in New York, NY
The Horse is a universal symbol of freedom without restraint. The Palomino Desk IDEA represents Barlas's love for this vivacious horse.
Limited Editio...
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2010s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Price Upon Request
Art Deco desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include R & Y Augousti, Carlo Colombo, Elie Saab, and Hommes Studio. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $770 and tops out at $200,000 while the average work can sell for $8,620.
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