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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Classic Modernist walnut and leather desk by GUILDHALL CABINET SHOPS
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist walnut and leather desk by GUILDHALL CABINET SHOPS / Toronto,, Beautifully crafted,, nice simple ,elegant design,, one center drawer,, Retains original brown leathe...
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1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid century walnut writing desk designed by John Van Koert and manufactured by Drexel in the United States circa 1960s. Made from high-quality walnut, this desk radiates elegance and...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique French Art Deco Cherry Wood Writing Desk Table by Quinet
Located in Detroit, MI
This antique French Art Deco writing desk table by Jacques Quinet (attr.) is circa 1940 with a provenance from the Hotel "Ma Campagne" in Martigues, France. This lovely desk table ha...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Cherry

Mid-Century Modern Italian Writing Desk in Oak with Green Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, oak, type of plastic, Italy, 1953 An exquisite Italian-crafted office desk commands attention with its captivating form and distinctive material composition. Reflectin...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Plastic, Oak

Art Deco Desk by Sanyas and Popot Paris 1930
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ART DECO DESK A stunning French Art Deco desk produced in Paris in 1930 by Sanyas et Popot ,this example has been crafted from oak and rosewood designed with a curved top section. It...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

American Drafting Table
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable wood top, cast iron base drafting table. This table adjusts in height from tallest position (42") to lowest (30.5") and the to...
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Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Industrial 1950s French Tandem School Desk by Matco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Prouve style Mid-Century school "Tandem" desk with oak wood desk top and slatted seats on a green enameled metal frame that have a lower oak storage shelf. This vintage two seat...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1870-1880 period. It is of superb quality and is a very useful ...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Writing Desk in Oak with Green Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, oak, type of plastic, Italy, 1953 An exquisite Italian-crafted office desk commands attention with its captivating form and distinctive material composition. Reflectin...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Modern Chiado Console Table, Red Leather, Stone, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chiado Console, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Chiado console table honors Lisbon’s historic quarter, cap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Onyx, Granite

1970s Italian Burl-Wood Parsons Console/Desk
Located in La Mesa, CA
Vintage Burl wood console table or writing desk in the style of John Widdicomb. Console comes with two drawers and features parsons style legs.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Burl

Macassar Ebony Art Deco Amsterdamse School Desk by Daniel van Dorp for Reens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School desk. Design by Daniel van Dorp for Gebroeders Reens Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid macassar ebony with...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Faux Leather, Macassar

McGuire Rattan and Midcentury Oak Writing Desk with Three Drawer and Saber Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A McGuire rattan and oak writing desk from the Midcentury period, with three drawers and saber legs. This exquisite McGuire rattan and oak writing desk from the Midcentury period emb...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan, Oak

Jules Wabbes Cintree desk Mobilier Universel Belgium 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Minimalist 'Cintree' desk designed by Jules Wabbes and manufactured by Le Mobilier Universel in Belgium in 1960. This striking desk is in a very good condition and has been produced ...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

19th Century Cylinder Bureau by François Linke in the Louis XV Style
Located in London, GB
A Petit Bureau à Cylindre in the Transitional Manner After the design by Jean-François Oeben By François Linke Index no. 1626 A rare small cylinder bureau, after the celebrated exa...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

French Bamboo Desk + Chair Attributed to Louis Sognot
Located in East Hampton, NY
Attributed to Louis Sognot (1892-1970), this mid-century French desk or writing table, is constructed of bamboo and features a mica plateau and drawer fronts. Features three drawers ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Laminate

French 19th Century Writing Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Louis XIII style Writing Table is made of walnut and has a hidden drawer in the skirt.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

John Vesey Style Steel Bronze Neoclassical Console Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive brushed steel and patinated bronze clad writing table, desk, or console made in the manner and style of John Vesey (American 1924-1992). The desk is fronted by two storage...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze, Stainless Steel

Scrittoio Home Desk di George Nelson per Herman Miller Anni 60-70
Located in Milano, IT
Scrittoio con vani a giorno con scomparti sul piano e piccoli cassetti sotto piano. Legno di rovere e legno ricoperto in formica, struttura in alluminio. Restaurata.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

19th Century Louis XVI Style Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A lovely 19th century French leather-topped writing desk in warm-coloured walnut and veneer. Hand-crafted in the Louis XVI style, this charming desk has two lockable drawers complete...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

French leather, chrome and wood large desk
Located in London, GB
French 1970’s large chrome, wood and leather desk. Some minor scuffs to the central leather panel and surface scratches to the wood, but otherwise in good condition, strong and sturd...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

1960's Brazilian Desk Model « 1015 » by Geraldo de Barros Manufactured by Unilab
Located in New York, NY
The Model 1015 desk by Geraldo de Barros is a unique and special piece of furniture, distinguished by its innovative use of materials, minimalist design, and the artistic vision of ...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Contemporary Handcrafted Office Desk in Tropical Hardwood by Leo Strauss
Located in Atibaia, BR
In essence, between form and function, the minimalist design of the UMa Writing Desk considered all the necessary features to ensure the practicality that a workspace table requires....
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2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Cedar

Contemporary Desk in Solid Oak and Blackened Steel Legs by Carbonell Design
Located in Miami, FL
The contemporary 'Saddle' desk is made with a solid white oak top and blackened steel legs. Standard overall dimensions are 80 W x 32D x 29.75 H. The natural edge saddle leather is o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables

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Cut Steel

Art Deco Desk And Chairs Set By Jules Leleu And Maxime Old
Located in New Orleans, LA
This timeless chair and desk set features the iconic designs of two French Art Deco greats, Jules Leleu and Maxime Old. Together, the chic set epitomizes the fluid elegance of this p...
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20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Velvet, Mahogany, Lacquer

Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique burr walnut leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is superb, this is a lovely c...
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1930s British Queen Anne Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Rare Marzio Cecchi Writing Desk with Sculpted Bronze Base
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marzio Cecchi, writing desk, lacquered wood, lacquered iron, bronze, leather, Italy, 1985 Italian-based designer Marzio Cecchi (1940-1990) designed this remarkable office set that ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze, Iron

Marc van Rampelberg Freestanding Desk in Solid Iroko
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marc van Rampelberg, freestanding writing desk, iroko, Kenya, 1980s. This solid Iroko freestanding desk is manufactured in Kenya and designed by the Belgian designer Marc van Rampe...
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1980s Kenyan Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Radius Cutaway Reclaimed Walnut Desk
Located in brooklyn, NY
Radiused outer edges and scalloped inner edge create a contrasting profile that adorns this minimal desk. Made from hand oiled solid walnut, this desk blends simple lines with unique...
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Melting Vanity Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The melting vanity table's simple but elegant design, makes for an adaptable elegant piece of furniture. The cream shagreen inlaid surface is fram...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Writing Desk with Marquetry Top in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing table, walnut, The Netherlands, 1940s An elegant furniture piece that attests to masterful craftsmanship. Its marquetry top, adorned with a captivating array of various wood...
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1940s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Silvio Cavatorta Writing Desk in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Cavatorta desk, mahogany, brass, Italy, design 1948-1949 Beautifully shaped desk in mahogany designed by Silvio Cavatorta in the late 1940s. The desk consists of a sleek top,...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Maison Regain Desk - Fir - Ca 1960
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Maison Regain desk from the 1960s. A typical piece of the French brutalist style, Maison Regain serves as a reference in terms of furniture in this style with Pierre Chapo. It is all...
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1960s French Brutalist Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Fir

Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, AT-305 Desk, 1955
Located in Oakland, CA
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Danish desk designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, 1955, Denmark. Model AT-305 is handcrafted with a teak top on a solid oak base, featuring three dra...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Luigi Massoni Oval Glass Writing Table
Located in Dronten, NL
Versatile oval all glass table designed circa 1980 by Luigi Massoni for Gallotti & Radice. Useable as a desk or a conference table depending on how the 2 glass bases are placed under...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass

Rare Pierre Paulin "Model 250" Executive Desk with Cabinets for Dassas, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare "Model 250" executive desk with detached rolling filing cabinets designed by Pierre Paulin for Dassas, France, 1975. Drawers and cabinets all lock with the same key. Beauti...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Off-Grid Solid Wood Contemporary Sculptural Carved Wall-Mounted Bar Cabinet
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
Our Off-Grid Cabinet takes inspiration from the distinctive checkerboard pattern and functional pivot hinge of a Door for an Inner Room made in the late 19th century by an unnamed Ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

1960s Vintage Regency Italian Burlwood Desk and Chair - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage 1960s Italian Secretary Desk. A gorgeous burl Olive wood cabinet with chic vintage brocade lining. A charming little Tole lamp has been installed inside the top hal...
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1960s Italian Regency Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Burl

Teak Desk by Severin Hansen for Haslev
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A beautiful example of this classic Scandinavian Modern design, a great example of form and function. This is the more desireable 4 drawer version, and is in great condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

19th Century French Renaissance Stripped Oak End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Stripped Oak Writing Table ~ End Table will make a wonderful addition to any masculine decor! Hand-crafted from solid oak, it features a gadrooned to...
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Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, desk, model ‘BO 69’, teak, metal, brass, Denmark, design ca. 1953, made late 1950s Finn Juhl conceived this rare version of the desk model ‘BO 69’ in the late...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, cherry, brass, beech, formica, Italy, 1950s Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in cherry. The upper part of this piece is made fro...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry, Beech

Giotto Stoppino Set of Desk and Armchair in Yellow Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giotto Stoppino, desk and armchair, lacquered wood, lacquered metal, fabric upholstery, Italy, 1970s Playful combination of a desk and armchair designed by Italian architect Giotto ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik Writing Desk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik, desk, teak, oak, Denmark, design 1955 A beautiful freestanding desk designed by Nanna Ditzel. Flawless in its design and execution, thi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, cherry, mahogany, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in cherry. The...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Silvio Berrone for Bialetti Headquarters Free Standing Writing Desk
By Silvio Berrone
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Berrone for Bialetti headquarters, writing desk, faux leather, brass, stained beech, Vitrex glass, Italy, 1955-56 This writing desk is designed by Silvio Berrone for the Bial...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk Model '310' in Solid Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, desk model 310, solid teak, Denmark, 1950s. Stunning desk designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. It truly holds the quintessential...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Warren Platner Writing Desk with Black Leather Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, leather, metal, oak, United States, design 1973 This heavy, sturdy desk is designed by the American modernist Warren Platner. He is most know...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Oak and Granite
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, desk, oak, granite, France, 1960s Corner desk by French designer duo Guillerme and Chambron. This beautiful desk holds the characteristic decorations and lines...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Granite

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, h...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, corner writing desk, mutenyé, nickel-plated metal, aluminum, Belgium, 1957 Beautifully designed desk by one of Belgium's most renowned designers Jules Wabbes. This pie...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Aluminum, Nickel

Organic Modern Armona Desk, Oak Root, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Armona modern desk pays homage to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Oak

Wim Den Boon Dining Table in Mahogany and Black Lacquered Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim den Boon, dining table, mahogany, lacquered steel, The Netherlands, designed in 1955 and manufactured in 1958. Exclusive dining table designed by Wim den Boon for a Dutch famil...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Paolo Piva for B&B 'Arcada' Desk in Leather and Burl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Piva for B&B, executive desk model 'Arcada', stainless steel, burl, leather, glass, brass, Italy, 1985 This rare desk is designed by Austrian-Italian architect and designer Pa...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann Corner Desk in White Fiberglass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann for Wilhelm Werndl, corner desk, model 'Jet', fiberglass, Germany, designed in 1970 This design truly fits within the ethos of the seventies – a bright and bol...
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1970s German Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Fiberglass

Organic Modern Castelo Desk, Green Marble Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Castelo Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Castelo modern desk table pays h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Brass

1940s Italian Writing Desk in Ash and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, ash, brass, Italy, 1940s Made in Italy, this writing desk is a testament to the design ethos prevalent in the 1940s and 1950s. The office table bears witness to the de...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Modern Silhueta Console Table Carrara Marble Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Silhueta console, Modern Collection, handcrafted in portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Inspired by the organic shapes and lean silhouettes, this console adds a modern touch to every ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Antique and Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.

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