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
Set of Onna Desk and Table Lamp by Swell Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of Onna desk and table lamp by Swell Studio
Dimensions: D 153 x W 76 x H 76 cm
Materials: alabastrino travertine and white oak.
Also available in var...
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2010s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone, Travertine
Lupa Desk by Gisbert Pöppler
Located in Geneve, CH
Lupa desk by Gisbert Pöppler.
Dimensions: D 170 x W 74,5 x H 76 cm.
Materials: high gloss lacquered wood, black walnut.
Work should not dominate our lives, so Lupa is a dainty d...
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2010s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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.
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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer, Shagreen Stingray
Epifania Desk & Cube by Studio Christinekalia
Located in Geneve, CH
Epifania desk & cube by Studio Christinekalia
Dimensions: Desk: W 70 x D 140 x H 75 cm.
Cube: W 40 x D 40 x H 40 cm.
Materials: Wood, burl venner.
Christine Kalia is a design ...
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2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
Original Vintage Karl Springer Executive Black Lacquered Desk
Located in East Hampton, NY
This large scale executive desk belonged to the late fashion designer, Geoffrey Beene. Sourced from his Estate in Oyster Bay, NY, it is in good vintage condition, 4 invisible drawer...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Woa Desk by Culto Ponsoda
Located in Geneve, CH
Woa Desk by Culto Ponsoda
Dimensions: D 76 x W 160 x H 80 cm
Materials: Velvet, wood, gold stainless steel, iron, glass.
Available in other colors and finishes. Please contact us....
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Iron
Desk in Iroko Wood by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Desk in Iroko Wood by Arno Declercq
Limited Edition of 12 pieces.
Materials: Burned and waxed Iroko wood.
Dimensions: W 233 x D 100 x H 75 cm
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Compass Writing Desk Bureau by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990
Located in London, GB
The compass desk was designed by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990. One of Pedro Miralles last designs before his untimely death in 1993...
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1990s Spanish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Cherry
N2 Writing Desk by Aaron Scott
Located in Geneve, CH
N2 writing desk by Aaron Scott
Dimensions: D 56 x W 132.5 x H 150 cm
Materials: bleached cherry, glass.
Also available in other woods: lacquered cherry, bleached walnut.
Broo...
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2010s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Cherry
Square Drop Console Table by Nów
Located in Geneve, CH
Square drop console table by Nów.
Designed by Square Drop.
Dimensions: D 60 x W 120 x H 76 cm
Materials: stained, solid ash wood, brass hardware, natural stone.
Agnieszka Sniad...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Medium, Airisto Work Desk, Stained Black by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium, Airisto work desk, stained black by Made By Choice with Joanna Laajisto
Dimensions: W140cm, D55cm, H74 cm.
Materials: solid ash
Finishes: natural ash / painted black
Al...
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash
Layered Steel Desk by Hyungshin Hwang
Located in Geneve, CH
Layered steel desk by Hyungshin Hwang
Dimensions: D 230 x W 110 x H 75 cm
Materials: stainless steel
Layered Series is the main theme and concept of work of Hwang, who continues...
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2010s Korean Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Large, Airisto Work Desk, Stained Black by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Large, Airisto work desk, stained black by Made By Choice with Joanna Laajisto
Dimensions: W 160cm, D 55cm, H 74 cm
Materials: Solid Ash
Finishes: Natural ash / painted black
A...
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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
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...
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2010s Korean Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Fem Work Desk, Natural Ash by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
FEM work desk, natural ash by Made By Choice
Dimensions: D 55 x W 95 x H 105 cm
Materials: natural ash
Also available: FEM work desk stained black.
FEM is a compact piece of home office...
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
Modern Contemporary Italian Dining Table "METRA" by Makio Hasuike for Seccose
By Seccose
Located in Philadelphia, PA
For your consideration a beautiful sculptural dining table designed by Makio Hasuike for Seccose, Italy, circa 1980s. The name is METRA and is built with a super light yet super-stro...
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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Fem Work Desk, Stained Black by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
FEM work desk, stained black by Made By Choice
Dimensions: D55 x W95 x H105 cm
Materials: natural ash
Also available: FEM work desk natural ash
FEM is a compact piece of home office furniture...
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
EM207 Desk by Eero Moss
Located in Geneve, CH
EM207 desk by Eero Moss
One of a kind
Dimensions; W 215 x D 76 x H 75 cm
Materials: Walnut, ash, India ink.
Finish: Natural oils.
18 Brut Collection
The latest collection by the ar...
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2010s Romanian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash, Walnut
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.
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Rare 'Kono' Dining Table / Desk by Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, 1984
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and large 'Kono' table, which works excellent as either a dining table or a desk, by Lella Vignelli and Massimo Vignelli was designed in 1984 and this example...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Granite, Copper
Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Marble Dining Table or Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking marble dining table or desk from Italy circa 1990's. It features beautifully grained marble slab construction.
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Nove Table, Marquinia with F. Wooden Case by Sissy Daniele
Located in Geneve, CH
Nove table, Marquinia with F. wooden case by Sissy Daniele
Dimensions: W 220 x D 110 x H 75 cm
Materials: marquinia, bronze
Also available: Fumigated wooden case packing.
A m...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Nove Table, Marquinia by Sissy Daniele
Located in Geneve, CH
Nove table, Marquinia by Sissy Daniele
Dimensions: W220 x D110 x H75 cm
Materials: Marquinia, Bronze
Also available: Fumigated wooden case packing,
A marble block that rolls,...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bamboo Console Table Red Formica Desk Postmodern, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Red (oxblood red) Formica bamboo desk, Italy, circa 1985
Dimensions are: 55.12" x 29.92 x 15.74".
A Postmodern desk or console table, perfect and stylish, comprised of for...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Formica
1 of 20 British Military Army Stacking Desk Tables Full Sized Stainless Steel
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 20 British military Army stacking desk tables
A well made suite, this listing is to buy one with the option to ...
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1980s English Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ernest H. Igl for Bayer AG 'Hadi' Desk
By Ernest Igl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest Igl for Bayer AG, 'Hadi' desk, polyurethane, Germany, 1970s
This design by Ernest Igl truly resembles the ethos of the seventies, featuring the commonly used material of that time: polyurethane. Ernest Igl strived for the creation of a desk that focused on functionality combined with an aesthetically pleasing design for daily use. This is discernible in the playful composition of curved lines and round shapes executed in the whole construction. On the left side, three drawers are situated hidden perfectly in the column of the design. At the right side there is a storage compartment placed. Taking every stylistic realization into account, this writing desk feels retro, without clashing with contemporary interiors.
Ernest Hofmann...
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1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Polyester
Scandinavian Ergonomic Design Writing Desk and Stool, Stokke, 1980's
By Stokke
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Scandinavian ergonomic design writing desk with pivoting stool, made by Stokke, Norway 1980's. Ergonomical designed writing desk with black inlay and middle reading section w...
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1980s Norwegian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Casablanca Desk by Nomade Atelier
Located in Geneve, CH
Casablanca desk by Nomade Atelier
Dimensions: D 130 x W 60 x H 73 cm
Material: Brass, walnut, leather.
Available in black leather. For others finishes,
A striking balance between sharp edges and soft leather pocketing is found in the Casablanca desk by contemporary Nomade Atelier ´s Mexican design. Secret compartments for storing small treasures and chords.
Walnut hardwood handcrafted tabletop, bovine leather book hammock and varnished brass legs.
Nomade Atelier is an exclusive art, design and production studio, headed by Mexican visual artist Diana...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Pivot Desk by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
Pivot Desk by SEM
Dimensions: W150 x D57 x H72 cm
Material: metallic tubolar structure, pivoting doors in surface in antique brass or patinas, shelves in ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Object 006 Desk by Ng Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Object 006 desk by NG Design
Dimensions: D160 x W75 x H75 cm
Materials: Powder coated steel.
Also Available: All of objects available in different materials and colors on demand...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Pivot Desk by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
Pivot desk by SEM
Dimensions: W150 x D57 x H72 cm
Material: metallic tubolar structure, pivoting doors in surface in antique brass or patinas, shelves in foss...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
1980s Postmodern Marble Stone Executive Two Sided Desk
Located in Madison, WI
Incredible 1980s Postmodern Marble designer desk. Great for use as an executive desk or a two sided desk. The black pieces supporting the marble writing...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
AES Emperador Marble Contemporary Desk, Jan Garncarek
Located in Geneve, CH
AES Emperador marble contemporary desk, Jan Garncarek
Materials: Emperador marble, brass, steel.
Dimensions: 73 x 180 x 78 cm
Weight: 110 kg
Thi...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
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 brand produced by Atra form a mexico...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Bent Desk by Gentner Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bent desk by Gentner Design
Dimensions: D 147 x W 63.5 x H 76 cm
Materials: bronze, walnut wood
A single metal sheet is bent creating the surface and sides, aptly giving the desk its name. The finish is darkened by hand through a proprietary solution and the drawers are made from solid walnut and veneered fronts. Perfect as a writing desk in any residential library or office or even as a concierge desk...
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2010s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Postmodern Metal Desk With Birch Top, France 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A Postmodern desk featuring a rectangular birch table top with rounded corners and beautiful graining. It has a black metal base with tubular legs and demilune details with round fee...
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20th Century French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Arquitectonica 1984 Madonna Table Desk Memphis Milano Postmodern Miami Sottsass
Located in Munster, NRW
Madonna table by Arquitectonica Miami for Memphis Milano, 1984.
Iconic an extremely rare postmodern piece and one of the only Memphis Group productions whose design was commissione...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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
Dot Console Desk, Hand-Sculpted by Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
Dot console desk, hand-sculpted by Cedric Breisacher
Dimension: L 180 x l 60 x H 80
Materials: Platane Wood
Can be made in customized finish and dimensions.
The hand-sculpted stool c...
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2010s French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Post Modern Marble Glass Dining Table Made in Italy by Artedi
By Artedi
Located in New York, NY
Chic, voguish, and sophisticated late 20th C large dining table by noted Italian furniture maker Artedi. The table features an impressive beveled plate glass top ( 78.25. x 39. 25 x ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Postmodern Memphis Design Interlubke Writing Desk, Home Office, Germany 1980s
By Interlübke
Located in Zagreb, HR
Stunning Memphis design style postmodern desk manufactured in the 1980s in Germany by a high-end furniture company Interlubke
The desk is a pure example of Memphis's design.
It'...
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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Wood Veneered Dining Table with ALPI Sottsass Veneered Table Top
Located in London, GB
This stunning table is an original Studio James Stickley design.
This post modern influenced but contemporary dining table is both bold and unique. A perfect statement piece for ...
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2010s European Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Customizable Large Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Top, Made in England
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large study desk is made with a burgundy powder coated steel frame and a deep red linoleum top made from all natural ingredients, such as flax, wood flour and limestone. The furniture linoleum provides a natural satin matt surface with a warm fine texture, a look and feel that is very tactile. This modern minimal desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Large Bespoke Study Desk with Four Drawers / Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large burgandy color study desk is made with a powder coated steel frame and a beautiful natural linoleum top made out of linseed oil. This modern minimal desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Dramatic 1970s / Early 80s Solid Bronze Antelope Head Desk Table / Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A Dramatic Table base seeing as either a Dining Table, Buffet Table, or Desk. Dating to the 1970s to possibly the 1980s.
Mounted at each corner are Solid Heavy Bronze Antelope hea...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Secretary Desk ‘Entremanos’ by Spanish Artist Andrés Nagel for Akaba, 1988 Spain
Located in Zagreb, HR
Postmodern anthropomorphic form secretary desk 'Entremanos' made of cut steel and wood
Stunning avant-garde sculptural surrealist design by Spanish ...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Mid Century Italian Post Modern Dining Table or Desk in Grey Tone Granite Marble
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple form design dining table that would also make a fabulous desk. It features solid slab speckled granite construction. In very good ready to use condition.
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Granite
Butternut Study Desk with Birch Plywood Table Top, Cream Desk Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The study desk is made with a butternut powder-coated steel frame and a lacquered birch plywood tabletop. The combination of the natural wood table top and powder coated steel frame ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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
Gaetano Pesce Desk for the Chiat\Day Offices, 1994
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare Gaetano Pesce desk from his design of the Manhattan office for the advertising agency Chiat\Day, 1994. Together with Jay Chiat they designed and built t...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Michele de Lucchi Burgundy Writing Dining Table For Memphis Milano Italy, 1985
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic dining table, laminated wood and steel, Michele de Lucchi 'Burgundy' table Memphis Italy, 1985.
Dimensions are: 61" x 41.3" x 28.74" (height).
Rare dining- or office table d...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Pierre Cardin desk
Located in Bruxelles, BE
One off a kind desk designed by famous couturier pierre Cardin at the end of the seventies.
This desk is well known and published in a lot of books and a version a little bit different was used by pierre Cardin himself in his bureau in the Espace Office in Paris.
One of these desk are part of the museum Pierre Cardin in Paris.
This is most probably a special command made for an French businessman alongside with the coffee table and the dresser and desk chair.
The desk is signed also the dresser .
A museum piece.
It’s in good condition but the black glossy surface shows some mark of time .
Best for me to sell all together.
This example is very close to the desk designed in 1971-1973 by Fransesco Bocola for Pierre Cardin’s office (see page 21 of P.C.E.)
Published in a similar version page 110 &111 in “PIERRE CARDIN EVOLUTION...
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1980s European Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
"San Miniato" Walnut & Two-Tone Marble Dining Table by Montaperto Studios, 2021
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"San Miniato" walnut & two-tone marble dining table by Montaperto Studios, 2021. An explorative and experimental form, this one-off dining table borrows motifs from Romanesque/Mediev...
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2010s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Italian Bent Glass Table/ Desk Attributed to FIAM, Italy
By FIAM
Located in East Hampton, NY
Attributed to FIAM of Italy. Three pieces attached by steel discs, bent glass legs and a solid structure. This is a wonderfully chic desk or dining table for...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
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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