Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Industrial Style
Industrial-style furniture has experienced a resurgence in popularity with the rise of interest in minimalist design.
It's a look that celebrates the past even as it suggests vigor, productivity and brawn. The newly chic industrial style of decor repurposes the simple, sturdy furnishings of an earlier world of commerce — brushed-metal storage cabinets and display shelves, task lamps and pendant lights with enameled shades, work tables with worn wooden tops and cast-iron bases — and couples them with aesthetic touches emblematic of energy and optimism, from bright upholstery fabrics to flowers.
The rise in prominence of the industrial style has come hand-in-hand with the residential repurposing of former manufacturing and warehouse districts throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In many loft apartments created in shuttered factories, the architectural envelope has been left intact.
Industrial-style interiors feature elements like raw brick walls, exposed steel beams and oak floors whose history is written in every pit and gouge. Patina is the keynote to a decor in sync with such surroundings. On 1stDibs you will find designs that wear their age beautifully — and were built to last.
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Style: Industrial
1930s Fabulous Industrial Adjustable Wood Table Hand Crank Metal Base Wheeled
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Old Adjustable Table
1930s Fabulous Sculptural Industrial Wheeled Wood Table Adjustable Tilt with Hand Crank Metal Base
Adjustable height useful as Lectern, Drafting, Music Stand, ...
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1930s Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1940's Architect's Drafting Table - Midcentury Wooden & Iron Metal Base
Located in Dorchester, GB
A 1940's Architect's drawing table with cast iron metal base, Beech & Oak frame and top.
A fully working piece with great pull system. It moves up and down as well as surface tiltin...
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Early 20th Century British Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Respuesta Mesa de dibujo de arquitecto Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend Cirkel, 1959
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Respuesta Mesa de dibujo de arquitecto de diseño holandés diseñada por Wim Rietveld y Friso Kramer para Ahrend de Circel en 1959.
Design Classic, galardonado con el "Signe d'Or".
El ...
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Década de 1970 Holandés Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Acero
Vintage Architects, Draftsmans Desk
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
1940'S Vintage Architects, Draftsmans Desk. Solid Teak Top with heavy cast iron base set on wooden runners. Tilting desk top.
H: 73 cm
W: 76 cm
D: 5...
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Large Antique Dietzgen Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, circa 1930
By Dietzgen
Located in San Francisco, CA
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A large fully adjustable industrial drafting table with solid wood top, cast iron base, original label and brass ID tag. Large pull out drawer which is unusual for drafting tables. Solid cast iron base and army green metal rotating brackets. Army green painted brass drawer pull and key hole. The table can be used as a tall dining table, desk or drafting table. The top swivels at any angle and from either side. The whole table can be lowered or raised to the height you chose.
This drafting table was used in the NASA Life Sciences Department at Moffett Federal Airfield south of San Francisco.
CREATOR Dietzgen Drafting...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
Arco Brass Desk by ATRA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Arca Desk in Plated Brass Structure by Alexander Diaz Anderson
Dimensions:
L 244.0 cm/ 96.0"
W 105.0 cm/ 41.3"
H 76.0 cm/ 29.9"
Brass Finish Options:
Blackened Bronze
Medium B...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
S3 Taj Mahal Marble and Wood Desk by ATRA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The S3 Desk in Stone top, Leg #1 Stacked Stone, Leg #2 Stacked Textured Wood and Brass Detail by Alexander Diaz Anderson
Dimensions:
L 215.0cm/84.6”
W 75.0cm/29.5”
H 77.0cm/30.3”
Stone Options:
Verde Tikal
Negro Monterrey
Silver Travertine
Ocean Black Travertine
Verde Alpi
Taj Mahal
Cristallo
Calacatta Viola
Wood Options:
Walnut
White Oiled Oak
Mexican Oak...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Surf Stone Desk by ATRA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Surf Desk in Stone and Cladded Steel by Alexander Diaz Anderson
Dimensions:
L 210.0 cm/82.6"
D 94.0 cm/37.0"
H 75.5 cm/29.7"
Stone Options:
Recinto
Verde Tikal
Negro Monterrey
Sil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone
Large Antique Hamilton Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, C.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
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A fully adjustable industrial drafting table with solid Maple top, wooden base and solid cast iron b...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
French Postal Desk
Located in Cirencester, GB
Circa 1950's this is a painted steel French 'La Poste' sorting table. Great original condition and the colour is blue/grey with a terracotta brown top. We think it would look fab in a home office or even as a kitchen desk...
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1950s French Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1920s English Printer's Desk
Located in Cirencester, GB
This antique desk was sourced from a printers in Nottingham. It would have held the metal blocks used for type setting. The wood is pine with brass decorative cup handles.
It has a...
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1920s British Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Walnut Drafting Table Adjustable Lift and Tilt Steel Base
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handcrafted in Baltimore. This Marabu inspired, custom-crafted drafting table is a fully functional piece. It boasts an adjustable height and tilt feature that effortlessly adjusts v...
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2010s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Oak French Industrial Drafting Table Desk Tilt Steel Base
Located in Baltimore, MD
The Oak Top French Industrial Drafting Table is a thoughtfully designed and expertly crafted piece of furniture. Made in the USA with a commitment to using mostly domestic materials,...
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2010s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Walnut Butch Block Tilt Drafting Desk Standing Height table
Located in Baltimore, MD
Crafted in the heart of Baltimore, Maryland, this modest yet impressive piece is a blend of traditional craftsmanship and practicality.
The table features a solid 1.5" walnut butche...
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2010s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Jean Prouvé Compass Direction Desk Limited RAW Steel and Natural Oak by Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
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...
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1930s French Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Large desk in iron and rosewood laminate by Mobiltecnica Torino 1970
Located in Premariacco, IT
Important Italian executive desk circa 1970s, manufactured by Mobiltecnica Torino.
It features an iron frame accompanied by four large and sturdy drawers on the sides.
Present is a ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Scrivania in ferro e laminato di palissandro di Mobiltecnica Torino anni '70
Located in Premariacco, IT
Importante scrivania direzionale italiana anni '70 circa, produzione Mobiltecnica Torino.
Si presenta con una struttura in ferro corredata di tre cassetti scorrevoli sul lato sinist...
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1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Industrial Style Desk Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iron frame desk and chair with linoleum style top and adjustable lamp.
Measures: Kneehole: 19 W, 24 H
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
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1960s Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Rustic Industrial Dining or Writing Table or Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century French industrial, rustic writing table or desk. Soundly constructed, all wood top with iron strap around entire edge and bottoms of legs. Trestle base. Multi purpose t...
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19th Century French Antique Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1950's Post Office Steel Industrial Mail Sorting Desk Workstation Table
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage industrial salvage USPS Post Office steel mail sorting station desk circa 1956 with single drawer, cubby, and various hooks undernea...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Maple White
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top. The irregular be...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Green Leatherette and Metal Cabinets, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Pair of green leatherette and metal cabinets with shelf, Italy, 60s. Provenance Gabicce Mare city hall.
Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden pack...
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1960s Italian Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Industrial Design Metal Desk in Painted and Chromed Metal and Aluminium, Bespoke
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Industrial design metal desk, lacquered and chromed metal and aluminium, made to measure.
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2010s German Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
19th Century Adjustable Drafting Table in Cast Iron
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this 19th century adjustable drafting table in cast iron. The top of the table are original and made in solid oak, supported by a finely cast iron base. The height is adjust...
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1920s American Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Industrial Midcentury Brushed Steel Police Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, Industrial, brushed steel, police station desk features one center drawer and a removeable glass top. This minimal desk can do double duty as ...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Country House German Light Pine Desk, Circa 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This desk was made around the 1930s in Germany. It is made from solid pine with many very deep drawers. The desk retained a very nice patina and signs of use over the years. The heig...
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1930s German Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Large Wood Drafting Table Adjust Wheel Cast Iron Base
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century medium stain wood tilting drafting table with an adjustable cast iron base. Large scale Size. Please note, this item is located in one of our NYC locations.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Jean Prouve Compas Desk, 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Compas desk, created by Jean Prouve and manufactured by Atelier Prouve in the 1950s.
Compas- shaped legs support black laminated wood top and two st...
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1950s French Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Midcentury Steel Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage midcentury metal desk is for hard workers only. A laminate-top, panel legs and a bottom shelf for extra storage needs. Please note,...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Bbpr for Olivetti, Spazio Table, Desk, 1950s/60s
By Studio BBPR
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large 'Spazio' table or desk with a top covered in green vinyl, resting on a gray and black metal base. The feet end with black circular tips.
Studio BBPR model for Olivetti, in the...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique Refinished A. Lietz Co. Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, circa 1930
By A. Lietz Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
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A fully adjustable industrial drafting table with solid wood top and cast iron base and knobs. The table can be...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Industrial Wood 3 Drawer Hudson Drawing Table by Keuffel & Esser Co.
Located in New York, NY
Large Industrial style early 20th century architect drawing table featuring an oak base and a pine top. Comes with three drawers, including one larger blueprint drawer, two regular d...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Pine
Vintage French Industrial Architect's Drafting Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Industrial style mechanical architect's drafting table with original green lacquered metal base and large solid elmwood top. The platform is fully modular: using the wood pedal on the front it is possible to raise and lower the top and it may be tilted to any angle, from flat to vertical. The wood drawing surface has an nice patina with some old ink marks and there is a large wood trough...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Large Vintage Oak Desk, Double Sided with Display End
Located in Ely, GB
A beautifully large vintage partner desk or possible retail counter desk.
The desk is in good vintage condition with age related marks and scuf...
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1920s British Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Industrial Style Raw Metal Vintage Center Table Base Jean Prouve Style, 1980s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Vienna, AT
Industrial style vintage metal center table base or table Style Jean Prouve 1980s.
A high quality industrial style table base or table from metal style Jean Prouve from the 1980s.
This extraordinary and gorgeous raw metal table base from steel works wonderful as writing desk as well as center table or dining table.
The beauty of this minimalist industrial table features the imperfection and you could see tear and wear in this hand made work, particularly in the structured material and finish.
Consider pairing with rustic, contemporary or mid century environment and with cosy and earthen color tones.
Great to use table tops...
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Late 20th Century European Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Large Adjustable Industrial Drafting / Architect Table, France, circa 1900
By F. Darnay, L. Sautereau
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb drafting table / architect desk / work table.
The cast iron structure has an adjustable height system.
The wooden top has an adjustable inclination system.
Art Nouveau / Art ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
Industrial Live Edge Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Absolutely fantastic writing desk, seamlessly blending nature and machine. A sturdy live edge slab desktop offers ample workspace for any project on hand. An industrial iron base fea...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Temporal Collection, Limited Edition, Marble, Glass, Steel Desk 'Exercise 2'
Located in Madrid, ES
"Exercise 2" desk is part of the collection 'Temporal', commissioned by the Machado Muñoz Gallery in 2016. Where the other pieces in this collection aim to go beyond their physicalit...
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2010s Spanish Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Bespoke Executive Metal Desk, Lacquered Metal, Industrial Design, Germany, 2018
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Executive metal desk in classical industrial design style. The timeless essential form with two cests of drawers, creates a clear and distinctive ...
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2010s German Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Big Round Work & Presentation Table
Located in VUGHT, NL
Round work table made from a Cambo photo studio tripod (Dutch brand in professional camera and studio accessories).
This type of column tripod was the first product of this company to be presented in the 1950s.
Workplace for one, two or even three people.
Worktop adjustable to all normal desired heights.
Standing or sitting (desk) work is therefore possible, but quickly switching between these positions is not possible!
Various monitors or all-in computers can be mounted freely on this table.
Two or two copies near each other (maximum 27 inch).
When using a single screen, up to 50 inches can be used (presentation table...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Dutch Midcentury Industrial Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch midcentury industrial black metal desk with three cupped ring drawers and rectangular wood top. A handsome work of midcentury industrial d...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique American Industrial Iron and Maple Childs School Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American industrial iron and maple childs school writing desk. Item features a lower cubby storage to side, iron frame, pivoting backrest, very nice antique item, quality Ame...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage Industrial Jean Prouvé Style One Seat School Desk
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Vintage Industrial school desk.
In the style of Jean Prouvé
Striking French design from the 1950s /60s.
Green lacquered met...
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1950s French Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Fokker Airplane Wingflap Writing Desk
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Fokker Airplane Wingflap writing desk
Desk made from the left and right wing flab of a Fokker F50.
Fokker was one of the pioneers in Airplane design and manufacturing.
The Founder...
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2010s Dutch Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Drafting Table Cast Iron Tripod Leg Anderson Industrial Table Brooklyn
By Anderson
Located in East Hampton, NY
The drafting table is antique cast iron tripod leg with wood tilt top. Adjustable height and angle and has paper holder. The antique table was made by...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Painted Metal Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Painted metal desk with laminate top from Carlotti, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Most Unusual Industrial Adjustable Architects Desk/ Drafting Table
By Hamilton
Located in Buffalo, NY
Most unusual industrial adjustable architects desk/ drafting table, amazing design and lines. Height adjustable from 29"-38"...adjustable desk tilt-top, large hidden drawer measuring...
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1950s American Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Painted Metal Desk with Brown Leatherette Top from Mermelada Estudio, 1960s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Painted Metal Desk with Brown Leatherette Top from Mermelada Estudio, 1960s
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1960s Italian Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Painted Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Painted aluminium desk with laminate top from Carlotti, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Industrial Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern iron and mango wood Industrial desk finished in our dark ascot finish, with a bold style and design. An ideal desk in a home office or corporate environment.
Dimensions: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Sculptural Cast Iron Pedestal and Glass Industrial Dining / Work Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural cast iron pedestal base and glass Industrial dining / work table.
Beautiful patina on the base. Heavy custom made glass top with cable opening in the middle.
Impress...
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Early 1900s North American Antique Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Strafor and Marc Held 1960s-1970s French Wooden and Metal Rare Executive Desk
By Strafor
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Known for the robustness, quality and industrial style of their furniture, I propose here this rare executive desk by the famous Strafor house. Old for more than 160 years, the house...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Painted Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Painted Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
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1950s Italian Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Antique American Industrial Small Drafting Table Work Desk Cast Iron Solid Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American industrial small drafting table work desk cast iron hardware solid wood. Item features cast iron hardware, adjustable height and...
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Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
One of a Kind Industrial Studio Work Table / Desk
By Bolander
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a Kind Industrial Studio Work Table / Desk
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Late 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Trau Turin Desk, 1950s
By Trau
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Vintage metal desk made by Trau in Turin in the 1950s. 5 drawer gray metal structure with red faux leather curved thick top.
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1950s Italian Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Painted Aluminum Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Painted aluminum desk with laminate top from Carlotti, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Early 20th Century Large French Kontor Standing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large French Kontor desk from the early 20th century. Solidly made of pitch pine.
6 drawers and 2 doors.
The old varnish has been sanded off as far as possible, revealing the b...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Industrial desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Industrial 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, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Industrial desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are North America, Europe, and United States 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 Bolander, GMD Berlin, Bentu Design, and Toledo Metal Furniture Co.. 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 $1 and tops out at $32,000 while the average work can sell for $3,000.
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