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Modern Desks and Writing Tables

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Arch Study Desk By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
inspired by the graceful curves of architectural arches, the arch bedside cabinet captures the essence of architectural beauty in a functional piece of furniture. with a captivating ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Arch Study Desk By André Fu Living
Arch Study Desk By André Fu Living

Arch Study Desk By André Fu Living

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Table Desk Writing Home Office Grey Marble Top Mirror Steel Modern Collectible
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The table 'Gallio' is an important desk with structure in mirror polished stainless steel and top in grey Versylis marble. The structure is inspired by a formation of crystals of Gal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Stainless Steel

Table Desk Writing Home Office Grey Marble Top Mirror Steel Modern Collectible
Table Desk Writing Home Office Grey Marble Top Mirror Steel Modern Collectible

Table Desk Writing Home Office Grey Marble Top Mirror Steel Modern Collectible

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Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Tineo Wood & Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 1.0 is made of tineo wood and brushed stainless steel. It is suitable for contemporary executive and home offices and would be the ideal companion to an ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel, Cut Steel, Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Tineo Wood & Brushed Stainless Steel
Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Tineo Wood & Brushed Stainless Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Tineo Wood & Brushed Stainless Steel

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The Square Desk, Square Armchair, Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Square Desk was inspired by the design of Brazilian modern furniture from the 1950s and 1960s, featuring straight lines and Indian straw weaving. It's delicate and highly comfortable for everyday use, seamlessly blending functionality and elegance. The wood's ebonization is achieved through the Japanese technique of charred wood known as shou sugi ban. Crafted from solid freijó wood and adorned with a drawer featuring natural Indian straw. * As they are natural materials, wood, straw and leather may have different tones and textures than those shown in the photos. About the designer: Amilcar Oliveira hails from São Paulo, the capital city. He studied Radio and TV at ECA-USP and worked as a director at production companies like Sentimental Filmes and Your Mamma. Currently, he's part of the directorial roster at Mixer. In parallel, he studied carpentry at the Cosi de Legno school under Piero Calò, carrying on the teachings he received from his father and grandfather, who were both carpenters deeply passionate about this craft. Amidst the pandemic, he created his debut piece, the Square Armchair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Straw, Wood

The Square Desk, Square Armchair, Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese
The Square Desk, Square Armchair, Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese

The Square Desk, Square Armchair, Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese

Modern Gray Blossom Glass Mosaic Desk with Bronze Metal Base by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pavia Blossom desk/vanity by Ercole Home has a 2-drawer, with a sky gray wood finish on oak. Handcut glass mosaics in bluegreen and turquoise decorate the drawer fronts in bloss...
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Modern Gray Blossom Glass Mosaic Desk with Bronze Metal Base by Ercole Home
Modern Gray Blossom Glass Mosaic Desk with Bronze Metal Base by Ercole Home

Modern Gray Blossom Glass Mosaic Desk with Bronze Metal Base by Ercole Home

Contemporary High Lacquered Black Organic Ash Wood Desk by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Oracle Desk by kar Dimensions: W 168 x D 56 x H 75 cm Materials: Ash Wood, High Gloss. Oracle bone script dates back to the Shang Dynasty of China, a text engravedon tortoise shells and animal bones for divination. Taking China's oldestscript as its creative source, kar presents a new collection of furniture,"Oracle", which consists of a chair, a desk, a bench, a shelf, and a screen.The symbolic form of the ancient script...
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2010s Chinese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Contemporary High Lacquered Black Organic Ash Wood Desk by kar
Contemporary High Lacquered Black Organic Ash Wood Desk by kar

Contemporary High Lacquered Black Organic Ash Wood Desk by kar

Xiitle Desk Small
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archetypical modern furniture...
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2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Xiitle Desk Small
Xiitle Desk Small

Xiitle Desk Small

Molteni&C D.847.1 Ash Wood Desk by Gio Ponti
By Molteni & C, Gio Ponti
Located in Boston, MA
A Molteni&C exclusive has given new life to Gio Ponti's table which was originally designed 70 years ago. Thanks to dedicated craftsmanship, this signature piece has been reproduced ...
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Molteni&C D.847.1 Ash Wood Desk by Gio Ponti
Molteni&C D.847.1 Ash Wood Desk by Gio Ponti

Molteni&C D.847.1 Ash Wood Desk by Gio Ponti

Contemporary Dining Table in Textured Powder Coated Metal
Located in London, GB
Onda table works on the juxtaposition of volumes and finishing. A Wavy organic extra-thin top on architectural chunky cylindric legs. Like a paper sheet ...
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Contemporary Dining Table in Textured Powder Coated Metal
Contemporary Dining Table in Textured Powder Coated Metal

Contemporary Dining Table in Textured Powder Coated Metal

Guy LeFevre for Maison Jansen Lacquered Wood w/ Leather Desk, France C 1970s
By Guy Lefevre, Maison Jansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Designed by noted designer Guy LeFevre who worked extensively with Maison Jansen in the 1970s, this handsome desk incorporates many of his signature details. The base and hardware ar...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Guy LeFevre for Maison Jansen Lacquered Wood w/ Leather Desk, France C 1970s
Guy LeFevre for Maison Jansen Lacquered Wood w/ Leather Desk, France C 1970s

Guy LeFevre for Maison Jansen Lacquered Wood w/ Leather Desk, France C 1970s

Folding Table by Giovanni Offredi for MC Selvini Italy
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Table by designer Giovanni Offredi and produced by MC Selvini, 1970s. Works excellent as a freestanding table, desk or against a wall and it can be ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate

Folding Table by Giovanni Offredi for MC Selvini Italy
Folding Table by Giovanni Offredi for MC Selvini Italy

Folding Table by Giovanni Offredi for MC Selvini Italy

'005' Palm Wood and Metal Desk in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
By Edition Modern, Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'005' Palm Wood and Metal Desk in the Manner of Pierre Chareau Handcrafted in the Los Angeles and French workshops of noted French designer a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

'005' Palm Wood and Metal Desk in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
'005' Palm Wood and Metal Desk in the Manner of Pierre Chareau

'005' Palm Wood and Metal Desk in the Manner of Pierre Chareau

Isabella Costantini, Italy, Duilio Desk with Polished Brass
By Isabella Costantini
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
Designed by IC and beautifully crafted by Italian artisans, the Duilio desk features a ribbed drawer and stylish legs. The brass, or powder coated metal, details and stunning design will bring elegance and sophistication to any space of your home. Accessories and details: 1 velvet, or faux leather, lined drawer...
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Isabella Costantini, Italy, Duilio Desk with Polished Brass
Isabella Costantini, Italy, Duilio Desk with Polished Brass

Isabella Costantini, Italy, Duilio Desk with Polished Brass

Lucite and Walnut floating Desk
Located in Ballard, CA
A highly engineered modernist desk made from a walnut (or oak, mahogany, or rosewood veneer) case “floating” on a Lucite base, which is affixed by custom-designed hardware. Custom si...
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Lucite and Walnut floating Desk
Lucite and Walnut floating Desk

Lucite and Walnut floating Desk

American Maple Butcher Block Parsons Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A supremely chic 20th century American maple butcher block parsons waterfall table constructed of two inch thick strips of laminated maple and ...
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20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

American Maple Butcher Block Parsons Table
American Maple Butcher Block Parsons Table

American Maple Butcher Block Parsons Table

Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk Walnut Brushed Stainless Steel
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
Inspired by the Sacred Ceiba trees in Havana, Joao Faria created the stunning Roots Home Office Desk for contemporary home offices. It is handcrafted using carefully selected wood ve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Stainless Steel, Steel, Cut Steel

Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk Walnut Brushed Stainless Steel
Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk Walnut Brushed Stainless Steel

Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk Walnut Brushed Stainless Steel

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Modern Minimalist Home Office Writing Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
Simple but sophisticated is the best way to describe the VOID Collection. Furniture with a void, reinforced by the existence of an exoskeleton, captures our attention to this space. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Modern Minimalist Home Office Writing Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
Modern Minimalist Home Office Writing Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass

Modern Minimalist Home Office Writing Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass

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Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk Black Oak Wood and Copper Effect
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
Inspired by the Sacred Ceiba trees in Havana, Joao Faria created the stunning Roots Home Office Desk for contemporary home offices. It is handcrafted using carefully selected wood ve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Copper

Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk Black Oak Wood and Copper Effect
Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk Black Oak Wood and Copper Effect

Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk Black Oak Wood and Copper Effect

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Desk, Writing Table, Office, Walnut, Modern, Hardwood, Semigood Design
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Hardwood, modern desk or writing table for your home or office. Shown in walnut. The timeless lines and subtle tapers of this desk will have you looking forward to sitting down...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Desk, Writing Table, Office, Walnut, Modern, Hardwood, Semigood Design
Desk, Writing Table, Office, Walnut, Modern, Hardwood, Semigood Design

Desk, Writing Table, Office, Walnut, Modern, Hardwood, Semigood Design

Hand Chiseled Tinted Oak Desk by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This hand chiseled desk was designed by Egg Designs for a high end safari lodge in Southern Africa. The robust hand chiseled markings make this a stand ou...
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2010s South African Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Hand Chiseled Tinted Oak Desk by Egg Designs
Hand Chiseled Tinted Oak Desk by Egg Designs

Hand Chiseled Tinted Oak Desk by Egg Designs

21st Cent. Elena Salmistraro Table Polyurethane Whitecarrara Marble Top Mat Base
By Elena Salmistraro
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Isotopo table design by Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni Limited Edition A vibrant round top is combined with a sculptural base made of three rounded conical suppo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

21st Cent. Elena Salmistraro Table Polyurethane Whitecarrara Marble Top Mat Base
21st Cent. Elena Salmistraro Table Polyurethane Whitecarrara Marble Top Mat Base

21st Cent. Elena Salmistraro Table Polyurethane Whitecarrara Marble Top Mat Base

Danilo Silvestrin for Rosenthal
By Danilo Silvestrin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A desk by Danilo Silvestrin edited by Rosenthal in the 1980. Mouvement against the modernism protest Very basic form. Five rectangul...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Danilo Silvestrin for Rosenthal
Danilo Silvestrin for Rosenthal

Danilo Silvestrin for Rosenthal

Lucite and Natural Walnut floating Desk
Located in Ballard, CA
A highly engineered modernist desk made from a walnut (or oak, mahogany, or rosewood veneer) case “floating” on a Lucite base, which is affixed by custom-designed hardware. Custom si...
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Lucite and Natural Walnut floating Desk
Lucite and Natural Walnut floating Desk

Lucite and Natural Walnut floating Desk

Modern Light Oak Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
With its rounded subtle barrel-shaped top with alternating quarter straight cut oak veneers stands squarely on solid trapezoid-style legs. The facing two drawers have adequate enough...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern Light Oak Desk
Modern Light Oak Desk

Modern Light Oak Desk

21st Century Two-Drawer Mirrored Glass and Brass Writing Desk or Console
Located in Miami, FL
This is one of five exclusive pieces. Two-drawer mirrored glass and brass writing desk Beautiful and elegant design Perfect finished. Overall dimensions: 127 cm W x 51 cm D x 8...
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2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

21st Century Two-Drawer Mirrored Glass and Brass Writing Desk or Console
21st Century Two-Drawer Mirrored Glass and Brass Writing Desk or Console

21st Century Two-Drawer Mirrored Glass and Brass Writing Desk or Console

Evo, Oak and Brass Desk or Dining Table by Feruccio Laviani, Made in Italy
By Feruccio Laviani
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. Table with firm design, made combining old and modern woodcraft. The classical side is in ...
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Evo, Oak and Brass Desk or Dining Table by Feruccio Laviani, Made in Italy
Evo, Oak and Brass Desk or Dining Table by Feruccio Laviani, Made in Italy

Evo, Oak and Brass Desk or Dining Table by Feruccio Laviani, Made in Italy

Hamilton Modern Desk, by Ambrozia, Tinted Glass, Black Steel, Solid Black Walnut
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Hamilton modern working desk is handcrafted from a light weight 2” x 1” steel frame. Featuring a nice 10mm tinted tempered glass which let you see the solid wood storage...
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2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Hamilton Modern Desk, by Ambrozia, Tinted Glass, Black Steel, Solid Black Walnut
Hamilton Modern Desk, by Ambrozia, Tinted Glass, Black Steel, Solid Black Walnut

Hamilton Modern Desk, by Ambrozia, Tinted Glass, Black Steel, Solid Black Walnut

Minimalist Rectangular Dining Table in Solid Caribbean Walnut
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The Lumi Table combines durability with comfort, adapting perfectly to any space. It features a simple form that highlights fine joinery details. A solid timber frame supports a tabl...
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2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Minimalist Rectangular Dining Table in Solid Caribbean Walnut
Minimalist Rectangular Dining Table in Solid Caribbean Walnut

Minimalist Rectangular Dining Table in Solid Caribbean Walnut

Amuneal’s Collector's Knife Edge Console with 3 Drawers
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal’s wall hanging patinaed soft maple console table uses our traditional Collector’s Shelving hardware to support this three-drawer unit with raised knife-edge surround. The sca...
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Amuneal’s Collector's Knife Edge Console with 3 Drawers
Amuneal’s Collector's Knife Edge Console with 3 Drawers

Amuneal’s Collector's Knife Edge Console with 3 Drawers

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made of walnut wood and brushed brass. However, we can produce this in customised options: Structure: Stainless steel (polished or br...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass

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Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk White Lacquer Brushed Stainless Steel
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The ExCentric 1.0 Executive Desk is made of white lacquered wood and brushed stainless steel. It is suitable for contemporary executive and home offices and would be the ideal compan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk White Lacquer Brushed Stainless Steel
Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk White Lacquer Brushed Stainless Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk White Lacquer Brushed Stainless Steel

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Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk Black Oak Wood & Black Lacquer
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
Joao Faria created the stunning Home Desk ROOTS for contemporary and home offices. Rather than being placed against a wall, it should stand in the middle of the room and be admired f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Cut Steel

Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk Black Oak Wood & Black Lacquer
Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk Black Oak Wood & Black Lacquer

Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk Black Oak Wood & Black Lacquer

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Modern Arco da Augusta Console Calacatta Marble Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Arco da Augusta Console, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Inspired by Lisbon's historical arch and as a homage to the Portuguese architecture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Steel

Modern Arco da Augusta Console Calacatta Marble Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Modern Arco da Augusta Console Calacatta Marble Handmade Portugal Greenapple

Modern Arco da Augusta Console Calacatta Marble Handmade Portugal Greenapple

Confidence of Cloud Writing Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Confidence of a cloud writing desk by Thomas Dariel Dimensions: D 43 x W 120 x H 147 cm Materials: Structure in MDF with color-painted ash veneer. Fronts and back in the matte or ...
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Confidence of Cloud Writing Desk by Thomas Dariel
Confidence of Cloud Writing Desk by Thomas Dariel

Confidence of Cloud Writing Desk by Thomas Dariel

Asian Modern Style Walnut Desk and Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Asian Modern Style Five-Drawer Walnut Desk and Chair, the Chinese style chair with high back, the desk with brass hardware. 30.5" H x 48" W x 20" D. Provenance: From an East 52nd Str...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Asian Modern Style Walnut Desk and Chair
Asian Modern Style Walnut Desk and Chair

Asian Modern Style Walnut Desk and Chair

Italian Executive Frau Desk " Artu' President Desk" by Michele De Lucchi, 2006
By Michele de Lucchi, Poltrona Frau
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A studied and flexible system for furnishing management offices, meeting and board rooms. Artù uses high quality leather and wood, handcrafted with typical Poltrona Frau quality and...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum, Steel

Italian Executive Frau Desk " Artu' President Desk" by Michele De Lucchi, 2006
Italian Executive Frau Desk " Artu' President Desk" by Michele De Lucchi, 2006

Italian Executive Frau Desk " Artu' President Desk" by Michele De Lucchi, 2006

"Optimum" Walnut Desk Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Stephane Lebrun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Optimum" is a desk, designed by Stephane Lebrun and manufactured by Dessie', with a structure made in solid Pascoso walnut (1.57" x 1.57") and features 2 drawers in solid walnut, a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

"Optimum" Walnut Desk Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'
"Optimum" Walnut Desk Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'

"Optimum" Walnut Desk Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'

Solid Wood Writer's Desk in Walnut with Steel Joinery and Removable Legs
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
This writer's desk is an exercise in restraint. This sleek desk’s tapered legs are made from solid Walnut and are detachable thanks to the custom blackene...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Solid Wood Writer's Desk in Walnut with Steel Joinery and Removable Legs
Solid Wood Writer's Desk in Walnut with Steel Joinery and Removable Legs

Solid Wood Writer's Desk in Walnut with Steel Joinery and Removable Legs

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Table Polyurethane Classic Travertino Glossy Legs
By Elena Salmistraro
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Isotopo table design by Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni Limited Edition A vibrant round top is combined with a sculptural base made of three rounded conical suppo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Table Polyurethane Classic Travertino Glossy Legs
21st Century Elena Salmistraro Table Polyurethane Classic Travertino Glossy Legs

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Table Polyurethane Classic Travertino Glossy Legs

Alexandra Von Furstenberg AVF Desk Table in Black and Green Acrylic
By Alexandra Von Furstenberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Built from layers of opaque and translucent acrylic, this solid desk blends sleek, modern design with a touch of luxury. The same style as AVF's personal office desk, it brings sophi...
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Alexandra Von Furstenberg AVF Desk Table in Black and Green Acrylic
Alexandra Von Furstenberg AVF Desk Table in Black and Green Acrylic

Alexandra Von Furstenberg AVF Desk Table in Black and Green Acrylic

Light Ash Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
The desk makes a statement with its contemporary design and unique personality. Its metal pulls in an Ember finish and figured cathedral ash construction add elegance and set it apar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Light Ash Modern Desk
Light Ash Modern Desk

Light Ash Modern Desk

Compact Slim Desk Handcrafted In Natural Walnut with Metal Arc Joinery
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This desk embodies the ideal workstation for the contemporary office in the 21st century, catering to enthusiasts of robust wooden craftsmanship. Characterized by sleek rounded surfa...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Compact Slim Desk Handcrafted In Natural Walnut with Metal Arc Joinery
Compact Slim Desk Handcrafted In Natural Walnut with Metal Arc Joinery

Compact Slim Desk Handcrafted In Natural Walnut with Metal Arc Joinery

Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Stool from the city of Chandigarh, India 1950 - 1959
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Stool from the city of Chandigarh, India 1950 - 1959 Teak Holland and Sherry boiled wool. Desk: 27 H x 31.5 W x 23 D inches Stoo...
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1950s Indian Vintage Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak, Wool

Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Stool from the city of Chandigarh, India 1950 - 1959
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Stool from the city of Chandigarh, India 1950 - 1959

Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Stool from the city of Chandigarh, India 1950 - 1959

Zoumey desk 012024
By Arno Declercq
Located in Lubbeek, BE
The name "Zoumey" finds resonance across Arno's oeuvre, predominantly made in iroko wood sourced from Benin, West Africa. This wood, discovered during travels with his father amidst ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Zoumey desk 012024
Zoumey desk 012024

Zoumey desk 012024

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Table Polyurethane Red Marble Scapin Collezioni
By Elena Salmistraro
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Isotopo table design by Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni Limited Edition A vibrant round top is combined with a sculptural base made of three rounded conical suppo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Table Polyurethane Red Marble Scapin Collezioni
21st Century Elena Salmistraro Table Polyurethane Red Marble Scapin Collezioni

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Table Polyurethane Red Marble Scapin Collezioni

Isabel O'neil Attributed. Hand Painted Kneehole Desk
By Isabel O'Neil Studio
Located in New York, NY
Isabel O'Neil (1908-1981) hand painted kneehole desk. The desk is a Louis XIV style and was hand-painted in 1986. The desk is black lacquered with hand-painted flowers. The desk ha...
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20th Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Isabel O'neil Attributed. Hand Painted Kneehole Desk
Isabel O'neil Attributed. Hand Painted Kneehole Desk

Isabel O'neil Attributed. Hand Painted Kneehole Desk

Set desk and chair Derk Jan De Vries 1980 circa
By Maisa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The SAMARA collection desk, designed by Derk Jan De Vries (Obergum, 1917 – Veendam, 1991) for MAISA (Belgium) in 1977, offers a fascinating blend of timeless design and functional el...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Set desk and chair Derk Jan De Vries 1980 circa
Set desk and chair Derk Jan De Vries 1980 circa

Set desk and chair Derk Jan De Vries 1980 circa

Mallard writing desk, English Walnut
By Stout Duck Ltd
Located in Skipton, GB
This truly unique English walnut writing desk has been exquisitely crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail. Inspired by the el...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Burl, Walnut, Fruitwood, Cherry, Boxwood

Mallard writing desk, English Walnut
Mallard writing desk, English Walnut

Mallard writing desk, English Walnut

Apartment-Sized Patterned Osis Desk by Llot Llov
By LLOT LLOV
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Llot Llov's Osis desk was developed specifically for the home office — it has a small footprint yet offers the necessary space to work, and it has a privacy screen to help with both ...
Category

2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Apartment-Sized Patterned Osis Desk by Llot Llov
Apartment-Sized Patterned Osis Desk by Llot Llov

Apartment-Sized Patterned Osis Desk by Llot Llov

Green Marble Coffee Table with Brushed Aluminum or Brass Hardware by Slash
By Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Each Lino table is a one-of-a-kind piece that celebrates the beauty in imperfection. Crafted from Cipollino marble, quarried from the Apuan Alps in northern Italy, its distinctive de...
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Aluminum, Brass

Green Marble Coffee Table with Brushed Aluminum or Brass Hardware by Slash
Green Marble Coffee Table with Brushed Aluminum or Brass Hardware by Slash

Green Marble Coffee Table with Brushed Aluminum or Brass Hardware by Slash

aino & alvar aalto 40's K-96
By Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
alvar & aino aalto 40's K-69 desk ,early model, very rear,oliginal condition with great patina
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1930s Finnish Vintage Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

aino & alvar aalto 40's K-96
aino & alvar aalto 40's K-96

aino & alvar aalto 40's K-96

Mid-Century French Four Drawers Rattan Desk, C 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very decorative mid-century French rattan desk, four drawers, C 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century French Four Drawers Rattan Desk, C 1950
Mid-Century French Four Drawers Rattan Desk, C 1950

Mid-Century French Four Drawers Rattan Desk, C 1950

Long Study Desk / Large Console Table in Beige Linoleum and Steel
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large Study desk / Console Table is made with a butternut beige powder-coated steel frame and a pearl linoleum top made from all-natural ingredients, such as flax, wood flour, a...
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2010s English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Long Study Desk / Large Console Table in Beige Linoleum and Steel
Long Study Desk / Large Console Table in Beige Linoleum and Steel

Long Study Desk / Large Console Table in Beige Linoleum and Steel

EDHA Writing Desk, by Reda Amalou, Limited Edition
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
The Gallery collection showcases exclusive designs by Reda Amalou. The pieces are crafted by some of the best artisans around the world and are edited as a unique îece or a serie of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

EDHA Writing Desk, by Reda Amalou, Limited Edition
EDHA Writing Desk, by Reda Amalou, Limited Edition

EDHA Writing Desk, by Reda Amalou, Limited Edition

Japanese Style Desk Kitsü
By Jonathan Jouan
Located in Timisoara, RO
Kitsü Desk Kitsu, A Functional Artwork By Jonathan Jouan, Draws Upon The Rich Tapestry Of Japanese Folklore To Explore Themes Of Love, Transformation, And The Boundaries Between Wor...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Japanese Style Desk Kitsü
Japanese Style Desk Kitsü

Japanese Style Desk Kitsü

Contemporary Home Desk in Metallic Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Home desk comes in two sizes and the top has one drawer and one extra open box. There is a second open box in lacquer and the base is metallic with powder coating in variety of color...
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Home Desk in Metallic Base
Contemporary Home Desk in Metallic Base

Contemporary Home Desk in Metallic Base

Custom Modern Waterfall Desk with Marble Accent
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom modern waterfall desk with marble accent. Unique modern styling with rich walnut woods. Finished in a satin espresso color. Featuring beautiful...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Custom Modern Waterfall Desk with Marble Accent
Custom Modern Waterfall Desk with Marble Accent

Custom Modern Waterfall Desk with Marble Accent

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli 2019 Writing Desk with leather top
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Writing desk with base in Pama wood, structure in Sycomoro dark frisè wood, drawers with soft closing, top and front panel in leather. Also available with glass top (SC32).
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli 2019 Writing Desk with leather top
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli 2019 Writing Desk with leather top

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli 2019 Writing Desk with leather top

Franco Albini for Knoll - Chrome glass and black wood Desk
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Designed by Franco Albini in 1928, the Albini Desk is an iconic example of early modernist design, known for its clarity, structural balance, and refined material palette. The desk c...
Category

1920s Italian Vintage Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Franco Albini for Knoll - Chrome glass and black wood Desk
Franco Albini for Knoll - Chrome glass and black wood Desk

Franco Albini for Knoll - Chrome glass and black wood Desk

Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful ash desk by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 140 * D 75 * H 103 cm Desktop in painted ash veneer • fronts in matte paint finish Structure in MDF • Metal legs with pain...
Category

2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel
Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel

Colorful Ash Desk by Thomas Dariel

Stratos Desk by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
By Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
For nearly twenty years, the Giobagnara brand has combined traditional know-how and leading-edge technology to produce elegance of the highest standard. With luxurious creations avai...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Stratos Desk by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
Stratos Desk by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara

Stratos Desk by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara

Modern Mismatch Desk Oak Walnut Root Brass Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Mismatch Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Mismatch seamlessly combines the beauty of organic materials with the elegance of cont...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Modern Mismatch Desk Oak Walnut Root Brass Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Mismatch Desk Oak Walnut Root Brass Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Mismatch Desk Oak Walnut Root Brass Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Minimalist Modern Desk in Oak
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided, and as a part of the desk’s structure, as well as cable storage under the tabletop. F...
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Oak

Minimalist Modern Desk in Oak
Minimalist Modern Desk in Oak

Minimalist Modern Desk in Oak

AD6, Solid White Oak and Cold-Rolled Steel Desk with File and Drawers
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
Elegant, comfortable and confident. The AD6 is handcrafted of dovetail-joined solid hardwood and cold-rolled steel bar; a study in the basic elements of composition: line, plane and ...
Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

AD6, Solid White Oak and Cold-Rolled Steel Desk with File and Drawers
AD6, Solid White Oak and Cold-Rolled Steel Desk with File and Drawers

AD6, Solid White Oak and Cold-Rolled Steel Desk with File and Drawers

Calen Desk by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Calen desk by Madheke. Dimensions: D 90 x W 210 x H 78.5 cm. Materials: leather, wood, veneer, metal. Classic leather front and upper, dead matte veneer, bronzed metal detailing...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Calen Desk by Madheke
Calen Desk by Madheke

Calen Desk by Madheke

Eileen Writing Desk in Walnut with Palissandro Stone Inset by Chapter & Verse
By Chapter & Verse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our Eileen writing desk shown in walnut with palissandro stone inset (COM). All of our pieces are made to order with custom sizes available upon request. Additional options includ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Eileen Writing Desk in Walnut with Palissandro Stone Inset by Chapter & Verse
Eileen Writing Desk in Walnut with Palissandro Stone Inset by Chapter & Verse

Eileen Writing Desk in Walnut with Palissandro Stone Inset by Chapter & Verse

Modern Menir Console Table, Calacatta Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Menir Console, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Menir modern console table draws inspiration from menhir silhouettes, standing as a tribu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Modern Menir Console Table, Calacatta Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Menir Console Table, Calacatta Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Menir Console Table, Calacatta Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Modern desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern 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 wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America 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 Marco Zanuso Jr., Finn Juhl, Greenapple, and Elena Salmistraro. 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 $205 and tops out at $76,270 while the average work can sell for $6,480.

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