Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
POSTMODERN STYLE
Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s. The characteristics of vintage postmodern furniture and other postmodern objects and decor for the home included loud-patterned, usually plastic surfaces; strange proportions, vibrant colors and weird angles; and a vague-at-best relationship between form and function.
ORIGINS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerges during the 1960s; popularity explodes during the ’80s
- A reaction to prevailing conventions of modernism by mainly American architects
- Architect Robert Venturi critiques modern architecture in his Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture (1966)
- Theorist Charles Jencks, who championed architecture filled with allusions and cultural references, writes The Language of Post-Modern Architecture (1977)
- Italian design collective the Memphis Group, also known as Memphis Milano, meets for the first time (1980)
- Memphis collective debuts more than 50 objects and furnishings at Salone del Milano (1981)
- Interest in style declines, minimalism gains steam
CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Dizzying graphic patterns and an emphasis on loud, off-the-wall colors
- Use of plastic and laminates, glass, metal and marble; lacquered and painted wood
- Unconventional proportions and abundant ornamentation
- Playful nods to Art Deco and Pop art
POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Ettore Sottsass
- Robert Venturi
- Alessandro Mendini
- Michele de Lucchi
- Michael Graves
- Nathalie du Pasquier
VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.
Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini — a onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.
Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group, which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.
Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals.
After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.
On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.
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Style: Post-Modern
Slate Grey Metal Hyppolite Writing Desk Natural Walnut by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Slate Grey Metal Hyppolite Writing Desk Natural Walnut by HARTO
Dimensions: W 120 x D 56 x H 83 cm.
Materials: MDF wood veneer, Painted metal.
Weight: 34.5 kg
A practical desk par ...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Triangular Memphis Style Inspired Lacquered 'Boca Desk' by Leon Rosen for Pace
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Triangular, almost sail-shaped desk in high gloss lacquered walnut with three drawers. The desk is mounted on cylindrical black lacquered legs, with one prominent tapered black lacqu...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Postmodern Industrial Dining Table Designed by Robert Josten
Located in Culver City, CA
This dining table is equal parts post modern and industrial modern and just oozes California modernism. This dining table or writing desk was designed by Robert Josten in the 1970's. Made of aluminum, this metal grille / grid style is a staple of Robert Josten's work.
This dining table is a great transitional piece that could easily flex into any contemporary environment. The table has an almost Allsaints, industrial modern feel with a slight steampunk vibe as well. The table could also be used in an ultra modern environment and would look great in a new modern designed home. This piece could also be used as a retail display table...
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1970s Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Dolce and Gabbana Game Library Brass Chrome Table Chrome Mirror Top, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Brass 1970s geometric dining entry table with chrome details mirror top, Italy
From Dolce and Gabbana restaurant designed exclusively for the shop
Beautiful and heavy brass and chr...
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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Postmodern desk, interlübke
By Interlübke
Located in Neuss, NW
Postmodern desk by interlübke from the 1980s. High quality desk with a white asymethric working surface and white lacquered tubular steel legs.
Quality Features:
very good work...
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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Stone Shadow Desk by DAaZ
Located in Geneve, CH
Stone Shadow Desk by DAaZ
Dimensions: D 75 x W 257.5 x H 67.5 cm.
Materials: Ash wood.
DAaZ Furniture honors the spirit of adventure. We embrace the escape of the ordinary and reve...
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2010s Chinese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$5,379 / item
American Post-War Chrome and Marble Desk
Located in Queens, NY
American Post-War Design (1960s) rectangular chrome base office desk with a green marble top and 2 light wood side drawers. Designed by Skidmore Owing for Chase Bank...
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20th Century Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Bravero Laguna Oak And Breccia Imperiale Glass Desk by Morica Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bravero Laguna Oak And Breccia Imperiale Glass Desk by Morica Design
Dimensions: D 48 x W 126 x H 87 cm
Materials: Laguna oak, Breccia Imperiale glass, metal.
Available in Canaletto...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Post modern Memphis style artistic writing desk and chair, Germany 1980s
Located in ECHT, NL
Unique artistic writing desk and chair. The frame is made from steel and wrought iron in different shapes and sizes. Painted in several different colors. The glass top rest on 4 wood...
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,365 Sale Price / set
53% Off
Gallio Desk by Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Geneve, CH
Gallio Desk by Barberini & Gunnell
Limited Edition of 30
Dimensions: D 100 x W 200 x H 74 cm.
Materials: Versilys marble, mirror polished stainless steel.
We were inspired by Galliu...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
$42,321 / item
Giancarlo Piretti, Platone Folding Desk for Anonima Castelli, 1971
Located in London, GB
One of the most influential Italian designers of the twentieth century, Giancarlo Piretti’s chair designs – for which he is most celebrated – have sold millions worldwide.
Piretti’s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rúna Oiled Walnut Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Rúna Oiled Walnut desk by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D130 x W65 x H74 cm
Material: Oiled solid walnut
Weight: 37 kg
Also available in different finishes.
Timeless desk with a po...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$3,526 / item
Postmodern Memphis Design Writing Desk, Germany, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
This striking postmodern writing desk exemplifies the bold aesthetics of the Memphis design movement. The desk features an asymmetrical green laminated wood surface supported by a bl...
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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Delano 5064 Desk by Redeco
Located in Geneve, CH
Delano 5064 Desk by Redeco
Dimensions: W 160 x D 60 x H 77 cm
Materials: Mdf structure. One soft closing drawer, Structure in Palissandro Santos veneer with polyester matt finish. In...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
$7,041 / item
Postmodern Writing Desk by Bohuslav Horak for Anthologie Quartett, 1993
Located in Hellouw, NL
Bohuslav Horák’s work often sits at the intersection of sculpture and function. Known for his imaginative forms, he developed a distinct voice in postmodern design, particularly thro...
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1990s Czech Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
White Parsons Desk with Embossed Leather, Shagreen, by Karl Springer
Located in New York City, NY
A sleek desk covered in eye-catching embossed leather. In excellent condition.
Category
1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer, Shagreen Stingray
Cavalletto Table Desk by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, Italy 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare project by the Japanese architect and designer Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina.
Metal base, top covered with billiard cloth. It can easily be used both as a desk and as a dining t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Rough Split Reception Desk in Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor
Located in Geneve, CH
Rough Split Reception Desk in Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor
Limited Edition of 3 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 82 x W 237 x H 90 cm.
Materials: Mirror-polished stainless s...
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2010s British Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Delano 5063 Desk by Redeco
Located in Geneve, CH
Delano 5063 Desk by Redeco
Dimensions: W 160 x D 60 x H 77 cm
Materials: Mdf structure. One soft closing drawer, Structure in Palissandro Santos veneer with polyester matt finish. In...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
$11,091 / item
Ideale Writing Desk by Dale Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Ideale Writing Desk by Dale Italia
Dimensions: D 65 x W 105 x H 88 cm.
Materials: Walnut.
Writing desk with top in walnut veneer blockboard. Structure and legs in solid walnut Inclu...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$3,681 / item
Extraordinary, One of a Kind, Sculptural Desk and Chair, Japan, 1970s/80s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A striking, unique, sculptural desk and chair, Japan, 1970s/80s. Fast shipping worldwide.
Desk: W63 D43 H86cm
Chair: W37 D34 H63cm
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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Sage Drawers Gaston Floating Writing Desk 60 cm Natural Oak by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Sage Drawers Gaston Floating Writing Desk 60 cm Natural Oak by HARTO
Dimensions: W 60 x D 32 x H 72 cm.
Materials: MDF wood veneer, Lacquered MDF, Leather.
Weight: 22.0 kg
Gaston h...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Petrol Blue Drawers Gaston Floating Writing Desk 80 cm Natural Walnut by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Petrol Blue Drawers Gaston Floating Writing Desk 80 cm Natural Walnut by HARTO
Dimensions: W 80 x D 32 x H 72 cm.
Materials: MDF wood veneer, Lacquered MDF, Leather.
Weight: 27.5 kg...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Slate Grey Drawers Gaston Floating Writing Desk 80 cm Natural Oak by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Slate Grey Drawers Gaston Floating Writing Desk 80 cm Natural Oak by HARTO
Dimensions: W 80 x D 32 x H 72 cm.
Materials: MDF wood veneer, Lacquered MDF, Leather.
Weight: 27.5 kg
Ga...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Orange Acrylic Top Desk/ Game Table
Located in North Miami, FL
This waterfall design all acrylic desk or game table has perfect lines and scale, heavy and perfect for any space. The top is a VIVID orange and the side panels are 2 inches thick cl...
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2010s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Acrylic
Origami Desk by Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Geneve, CH
Origami Desk by Barberini & Gunnell
Limited Edition of 25
Dimensions: D 93 x W 195 x H 74 cm.
Materials: Extra-clear crystal glass.
The inspiration for ORIGAMI came from the observa...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
$13,644 / item
Small Subtle Ecru W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Subtle Ecru W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Dimensions: D 50 x W 100 x H 76 cm.
Materials: MDF 20 mm.
The W(hole) collection is a playful game of forms and openwork, combining...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,123 / item
Le Bureau De Paolo Desk by Secondome Edizioni
Located in Geneve, CH
Le Bureau De Paolo Desk by Secondome Edizioni
Designer: Sam Baron.
Dimensions: D 80 x W 175 x H 75 cm.
Materials: Marine teak.
Collection / Production: Secondome. This piece can be ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
$37,642 / item
Small Gui Desk by Estudio Prosa
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Gui Desk by Estudio Prosa
Dimensions: W 124 x D 60 x H 78 cm
Materials: Wood.
Available in Cedro Arana, Jequitiba, Muiracatiara, or Cumaru wood options. Please contact us.
Th...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$8,193 / item
Sahara Dressing Table by DAaZ
Located in Geneve, CH
Sahara Dressing Table by DAaZ
Dimensions: D 45 x W 150 x H 75 cm.
Materials: Albizzia wood.
DAaZ Furniture honors the spirit of adventure. We embrace the escape of the ordinary and...
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2010s Chinese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,883 / item
Iridescent White Metal Victor Desk Natural Oak by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Iridescent White Metal Victor Desk Natural Oak by HARTO
Dimensions: W 100 x D 60 x H 81.5 cm.
Materials: MDF wood veneer, Painted metal.
Weight: 19.5 kg
The Victor desk is an invitation to concentration and creativity. Generous in its shapes and in the surface area it offers to sit comfortably, it is nevertheless remarkably compact. Despite its roundness, Victor does not forget rigor: a lacquered metal structure with a finely taut line, supporting two drawers with clever compartments. The Victor desk is made in Portugal. Its 100cm top is in oak veneer and its structure is in lacquered metal. The Victor desk is a creation of Pierre-François Dubois...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1970’s French Elm Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern French writing desk. Made of Elm.
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1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
1970s Italian Travertine Dining, Conference Table, Desk, Rectangle Post-Modern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Simple is so often better! This elegant rectangular dining table shows us that. Filled and polished travertine-marble, with just the right amount of attractive natural grain. And a b...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Rúna Smoked Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Rúna Smoked Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D130 x W65 x H74 cm
Material: Smoked solid oak
Weight: 37 kg
Also available in different finishes. Please contact us.
Timeless ...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$2,707 / item
Gentile Writing Desk by Dale Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Gentile Writing Desk by Dale Italia
Dimensions: D 80 x W 158 x H 76 cm.
Materials: Walnut.
Writing Desk in solid Canaletto walnut with five drawers. Available in grey or natural wal...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$6,578 / item
Antonia Dresser by Lorena Vieyra
By Lorena Vieyra
Located in Geneve, CH
Antonia dresser by Lorena Vieyra
Dimensions: D 120 x W 47 x H 160 cm
Materials: walnut wood, Calcatta marble.
Dressing table made of walnut and steel. Includes mirror without di...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
$15,425 / item
Slate Grey Metal Victor Desk Natural Walnut by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Slate Grey Metal Victor Desk Natural Walnut by HARTO
Dimensions: W 100 x D 60 x H 81.5 cm.
Materials: MDF wood veneer, Painted metal.
Weight: 19.5 kg
The Victor desk is an invitation to concentration and creativity. Generous in its shapes and in the surface area it offers to sit comfortably, it is nevertheless remarkably compact. Despite its roundness, Victor does not forget rigor: a lacquered metal structure with a finely taut line, supporting two drawers with clever compartments. The Victor desk is made in Portugal. Its 100cm top is in oak veneer and its structure is in lacquered metal. The Victor desk is a creation of Pierre-François Dubois...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,175 / item
Sculptural Postmodern Desk by Tidis Belgium, 1980
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly extraordinary postmodern desk designed and manufactured by unknown artist called Tidis, Belgium 1980s. This sculptural desk has high quality features and extraordinary woodwor...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone
Medium Subtle Ecru W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Subtle Ecru W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Dimensions: D 60 x W 120 x H 76 cm.
Materials: MDF 20 mm.
The W(hole) collection is a playful game of forms and openwork, combinin...
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,906 / item
Jürgen Lange, Secretary mod. Privé for Rosenthal Einrichtung, 1980
By Jürgen Lange
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
The secretary mod. "Privé" by Jürgen Lange is formally characterized by the interplay of horizontal surfaces and slopes.
The result is a furniture "sculpture" that combines the advan...
Category
1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Acrylic, Wood
Small Eternal Graphite W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Eternal Graphite W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Dimensions: D 50 x W 100 x H 76 cm.
Materials: MDF 20 mm.
The W(hole) collection is a playful game of forms and openwork, comb...
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Odin Desk by Mythology
Located in Geneve, CH
Odin Desk by Mythology
Dimensions: D 60 x W 165 x H 75 cm
Materials: Walnut.
Showcasing clean lines and a minimal, sculptural form, the Odin desk is inspired by the timeless simplic...
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2010s British Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$13,525 / item
AES Emperador Marble and Brass Contemporary Desk by Jan Garncarek
Located in Geneve, CH
AES Emperador Marble and Brass Contemporary Desk by Jan Garncarek
Materials: Emperador marble, brass, steel.
Dimensions: 73 x 180 x 78 cm
Weight: 110 ...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
Postmodern Home Office Standing Desk by Holznest Design
By Holznest Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive standing desk by Holznest Design.
A functional design featuring high-quality materials and craftsmanship. The postmodern color combination of black with red details is st...
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1990s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Utopia Desk by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
Utopia Desk by InsidherLand
Dimensions: D 76 x W 160 x H 74 cm.
Materials: Oak veneer in open grain with cream finish and polished brass.
70 kg.
Other finishes are available
Since t...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$13,489 / item
Medium Eternal Graphite W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Eternal Graphite W(hole) Console Desk by Majbele
Dimensions: D 60 x W 120 x H 76 cm.
Materials: MDF 20 mm.
The W(hole) collection is a playful game of forms and openwork, com...
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
S3 Desk by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
S3 desk by Atra Design
Dimensions: D 213 x W 64 x H 77 cm
Materials: Taj Mahal marble, brass, oak wood
Atra Design
We are Atra, a furniture bran...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
$75,107 / item
Mantis Desk by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Mantis desk by Atra Design
Dimensions: D 120 x W 80 x H 72 cm
Materials: walnut wood, steel
Other top materials available.
Atra Design
We are Atra, ...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$18,773 / item
Wood Small Desk by Goons
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood small desk by Goons
Dimensions: W 80 x D 50 x H 74 cm
Materials: Wood
Dimensions can be adjusted +/- 10 cm
Goons is located in Paris, France. All of their designs are mad...
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2010s French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$6,091 / item
Large, Airisto Work Desk, Natural Ash by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Large, Airisto work desk, natural ash by Made By Choice with Joanna Laajisto
Dimensions: W 160cm, D 55cm, H 74 cm
Materials: Solid Ash
Finishes: Natural ash / painted black
Als...
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash
Layered Parkerized Steel Desk II by Hyungshin Hwang
Located in Geneve, CH
Layered parkerized steel desk II by Hyungshin Hwang.
Dimensions: D 150 x W 90 x H 75 cm.
Materials: parkerized steel.
Layered Series is the main theme and concept of work of Hwa...
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2010s Korean Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
$15,674 / item
1980s Eppinger Post Modern Wood Chrome Pedestal Oval Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and one of a kind, oval pedestal wood desk you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Chrome hardware. ...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Piano desk black lacqued wood
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A sleek, black-polished, sculptural piece conjuring the presence of a grand piano.
Piano Desk evokes an intricate fusion of the grace in artistic expression and the discipline of w...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$9,660 / item
Large Layered Parkerized Steel Desk by Hyungshin Hwang
Located in Geneve, CH
Large layered parkerized steel desk by Hyungshin Hwang
Dimensions: D 310 x W 100 x H 75 cm
Materials: parkerized steel
Layered Series is the main theme and concept of work of Hw...
Category
2010s Korean Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
$33,961 / item
Layered Parkerized Steel Desk I by Hyungshin Hwang
Located in Geneve, CH
Layered parkerized steel desk I by Hyungshin Hwang.
Dimensions: D 200 x W 100 x H 75 cm.
Materials: parkerized steel.
Layered Series is the main theme and concept of work of Hwa...
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2010s Korean Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
$19,593 / item
Gun Metal Y Desk by KY ARCHITECTURE
Located in Geneve, CH
Gun Metal Y Desk by KY ARCHITECTURE
Dimensions: W 208 x D 75 x H 75 cm
Materials: Gun Metal.
Available Finishes : Marble or Metal.
Kelly Boukobza is the founder of KY Architecture...
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2010s French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$61,582 / item
1970s Bieffeplast Bieffe Y 70 Rodney Kinsman Postmodern Design Quaderna Trestle
Located in Biella, IT
Bieffeplast Italy production desk/table "trestle" design years 70 by Rodney Kinsman
Post modern design, never used, new measure ; long 52 inches x W 28 inches and H 28 inches.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Original USM Haller Eck-Schreibtisch Kitos M Plus schwarz Eiche
By Usm Haller
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen USM Haller Eck-Schreibtisch/ Verbindungselement der Serie "Kitos" zum Verkauf an. Der Tisch wurde professionell gereinigt und die Tischplatte neu und o...
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Early 2000s Swiss Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Original ‘Igl’ Ernest Hofmann for Werndl Free-Standing Desk 'Igl-Jet' in Polyurethane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
‘Igl’ Ernest Hofmann for Werndl, desk model 'Igl-Jet', polyurethane, wood, Germany, 1970/71
Ernest Hofmann’s, artist name ‘Igl’, design recently gained int...
Category
1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Marble Y Desk by KY ARCHITECTURE
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble Y Desk by KY ARCHITECTURE
Dimensions: W 208 x D 75 x H 75 cm
Materials: Marble.
Available Finishes : Marble or Metal.
Kelly Boukobza is the founder of KY Architecture.
Pass...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
$50,206 / item
Post-modern desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Post-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, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-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 ATRA, Ernest Igl, &New, and Bruce Burdick. 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 $194 and tops out at $70,338 while the average work can sell for $6,706.
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