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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing table, walnut, Italy, 1950s Made in Italy, this writing desk is a testament to the design ethos prevalent in the 1950s. The desk showcases the designer's excellent taste in ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

20th Century Italian Rosewood Bernini Writing Table, Desk by Gianfranco Frattini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A freestanding, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing table made of hand crafted polished Brazilian Rosewood and Walnut, designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini in good cond...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Amuneal’s Collector's Knife Edge Console with 4 Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal’s wall hanging bleached oak console table uses our traditional Collector’s Shelving hardware to support this four-drawer unit with vintage bronze metal details and raised kni...
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

1930s Italian Art Deco Writing Desk in Rosewood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, rosewood veneer, rosewood, Italy, 1930s Originating from Italy in the 1930s, this writing table epitomizes the Art Deco movement with its substantial form and meticulo...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING VINTAGE FULL LEATHER DESK WITH THREE DRAWERS MADE BY ESQUiRE
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Absolutely Stunning Vintage Full Leather Desk With Three Drawers. Made by Esquire is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and luxury. The desk is...
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20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather

Spanish 1880s Walnut Side Table or Lady Desk, Lyre Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
A Spanish walnut side table with single drawer, scalloped apron, carved legs and iron side stretcher from the late 19th century. This elegant Spanish table features a simple, rectan...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Gustavian Style Unique 5 Drawer Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Unique 5 Drawer Desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1960s Pierre Guariche Design "Table Machine" Model Desk
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Desk "machine table" model designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop in the 1960s composed of a chrome-plated metal base, laminated wooden structure and top, wooden storage space compos...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Writing Desk in Walnut and Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, writing desk, walnut, iron, Italy, 1970s Giuseppe Rivadossi once again proves his great eye for materialization and technicality this tabl...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

BassamFellow Mid Century Style Solid Wood Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A custom long rectangular table having a slim silhouette with an inset vegetable-tanned black leather top, raised on demilune tapering legs with flat backs. The long flush leather-li...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Antique T. Wallis And Co. London Mahogany Roll Top Desk for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome and very well made Roll Top desk with dove-tail drawer construction, traditional British form and handsome contrasting woods. Brass plaque in a top drawer. The top cabinet...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

brutalist desk
By Associated Artists
Located in TARBES, FR
Discover this magnificent minister's desk, an impressive piece crafted from Padouk wood in the brutalist style. This remarkable furniture combines strength with raw aesthetic appeal,...
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Late 20th Century Congolese Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Padouk

Shape 2-Drawer Leather & Eucalyptus Desk
Located in Milan, IT
A sculptural silhouette defined by dynamic slanted cuts and enveloping curves marks this eye-catching desk from the Shape Collection. Offered in a luminous beige tone, the precious eucalyptus structure features two wide drawers sealed by a smooth top...
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th century French Louis XVI style small writing table with tooled brown leather top and bronze fittings. This charming and versatile table can be used as an end table, bedside ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Danish Modern Teak Desk Made by Domino Mobler
Located in Esperance, NY
This desk is a beautifully crafted original piece by Domino Møbler. It exemplifies the classic Danish design aesthetic in its entirety.
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Antique Restored Solid Oak Standing Secretary (circa 1820)
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Antique Restored Solid Oak Standing Secretary (circa 1820) Description: This exquisite standing secretary, crafted from solid oak and embodying the elegance and craftsmanship of th...
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Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

NONO Desk 18 Large Surface, Multi-functional, Asymmetrical
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
NONO Desk 18 Large Surface, Multi-functional, Asymmetrical — Introduction: Crafting Elegance with a Modernist Touch NONO, renowned for its decade-long journey in redefining everyd...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Vintage William & Mary Style Mahogany Tooled Leather Library Table Desk 56"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage William & Mary style / Spanish / Colonial / Renaissance Revival library desk featuring a mahogany finish with ribbed and stacked design supporting a tooled leather top with t...
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Late 20th Century William and Mary Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Rare 1950s Ico Parisi for Fratelli Rizzi Writing Desk Chestnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ico Parisi for Fratelli Rizzi, Intimiano, writing desk, cat. no, '1950.56', chestnut, Italy, 1950 This highly refined writing table is designed by the acknowledged master of Italian...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chestnut

Mid Century Three Drawer Writing Table
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century writing table attributed to Tomaso Buzzi. Solid Oak with patinated brass stretcher detail.
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1950s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Stylish Sculptural Desk
Located in Esperance, NY
This vintage desk is absolutely stunning, and it is in its original condition with only one previous owner. It features a sleek and elegant design that is truly impressive.
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1960s Unknown Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antique French Provincial Mahogany Kneehole Kidney Bean Writing Vanity Desk 43"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Provincial / Louis XV kidney bean kneehole writing or vanity desk. Made of mahogany and fruit wood featuring inlaid parquetry design with scrolled floral and acanthus...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

NONO Desk 23 Expansive, Robust Design, Organic
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
NONO Desk 23 Expansive, Robust Design, Organic — Introduction: Crafting Elegance with a Modernist Touch NONO, renowned for its decade-long journey in redefining everyday beauty, i...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Elefante Desk 16 Efficient, Ergonomic Build, Made of Wood
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Elefante Desk 16 Efficient, Ergonomic Build, Made of Wood — Introduction: Crafting Elegance with a Modernist Touch NONO, renowned for its decade-long journey in redefining everyda...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Joel Escalona Desk 12 Sleek, Functional Art Piece, Organic
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Joel Escalona Desk 12 Sleek, Functional Art Piece, Organic — Introduction: Crafting Elegance with a Modernist Touch NONO, renowned for its decade-long journey in redefining everyd...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Elefante Desk 11 Modern Design, Workspace Solution, Two Legs
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Elefante Desk 11 Modern Design, Workspace Solution, Two Legs — Introduction: Crafting Elegance with a Modernist Touch NONO, renowned for its decade-long journey in redefining ever...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Fibreglass Desk by Patrick Gingembre circa 1970s Space Age Design
Located in Torquay, GB
Space-Age design fibreglass desk by Patrick Gingembre for Paulus Edition circa 1970s. Made of moulded fibreglass with inset desk accessories holders to the top. Lightweight and durab...
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

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Fiberglass

Elefante Desk 21 Clean Lines, Office Elegance, Made of Wood
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Elefante Desk 21 Clean Lines, Office Elegance, Made of Wood — Introduction: Crafting Elegance with a Modernist Touch NONO, renowned for its decade-long journey in redefining every...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Antique Restored Lady's Desk in Jugendstil (circa 1915)
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Antique Jugendstil Lady's Desk (circa 1915) Description: This exquisite lady's desk, crafted from solid oak and embodying the elegance and craftsmanship of the Jugendstil era (circ...
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Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Desks and Writing Tables

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Mirror, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Russell Wright for Conant Ball
Located in Esperance, NY
This is a truly remarkable mid-century desk, crafted by Russell Wright for Conant Ball, and it remains in its original condition with just one owner.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

NONO Desk 3 Collaborative Space Enhancer, Asymmetrical
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Elefante Collection: A Harmony of Design and Heritage by NONO — Introduction: Crafting Elegance with a Modernist Touch NONO, renowned for its decade-long journey in redefining eve...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Antique Oak Roll Top Storage Secretary Desk
Located in New York, NY
This antique right-hand pedestal roll top desk features dovetailed drawers, 20 desktop compartments, a pull out tabletop and wood scalloped drawer pulls. Good condition with surface ...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Franco Albini TL22 wooden desk by Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Desk with shaped top from the "TL 22" series, wooden structure, italian manufacture from the 1950s, crafted by Poggi and designed by Franco Albini. This office desk stands out with ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid Century Walnut Desk in the style of Baker
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very nicely grained walnut desk with a matching rail to the backside top having six drawers and brushed brass pulls . A center pencil drawer , four medium sized drawers and a large...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Joel's Console 25 Functional, Decorative Appeal, Made of Wood
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Joel's Console 25 Functional, Decorative Appeal, Made of Wood — Introduction: Crafting Elegance with a Modernist Touch NONO, renowned for its decade-long journey in redefining eve...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Elefante Desk 19 Stylish, Adapts to Any Setting, Solid Wood
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Elefante Desk 19 Stylish, Adapts to Any Setting, Solid Wood — Introduction: Crafting Elegance with a Modernist Touch NONO, renowned for its decade-long journey in redefining every...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Elefante Desk 14 Elegant, Multi-Use Configuration, Asymmetrical
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Elefante Desk 14 Elegant, Multi-Use Configuration, Asymmetrical — Introduction: Crafting Elegance with a Modernist Touch NONO, renowned for its decade-long journey in redefining e...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

NONO Desk 13 Modern, Spacious Design, Solid Wood
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
NONO Desk 13 Modern, Spacious Design, Solid Wood — Introduction: Crafting Elegance with a Modernist Touch NONO, renowned for its decade-long journey in redefining everyday beauty,...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

NONO Desk 8 Spacious, Converts to Conference Table, Asymmetrical
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
NONO Desk 8 Spacious, Converts to Conference Table, Asymmetrical — Introduction: Crafting Elegance with a Modernist Touch NONO, renowned for its decade-long journey in redefining ...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Country French Provincial Bleached Pine Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Weathered country French provincial writing table, desk, or console featuring a stripped, bleached finish. The table has a one inch thick rectangular plank top and is fronted by two ...
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20th Century French Country Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Regency Style Burton-Ching Mahogany & Ebony Giltwood Partners Desk Writing Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Regency Style Burton-Ching Mahogany & Ebony Giltwood Writing Table Partners Desk
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2010s American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Gallotti & Radice White Satin Glass Air Unit in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Air desk hall Scrivania special Reception desk in 12 mm tempered painted glass top with cable management on the top. Measures: cm 300 x 90 x 74 H/100 H Top...
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass

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

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Steel

Contemporary Mid-Century Style Writing Desk with Glass Top
Located in London, London
Desk Mid Century style Ash frame Coloured glass top Made in Italy Contemporary If not held in stock can be made to order
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Ash

Secretaire Abattant Biedermaier Style Leather
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Important secretary to show off in your living room or bedroom, very good size and in very good condition, it only has one defect on the cover that has a small burn about 5 cm long
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Early 2000s Argentine Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid Century Danish Modern Roll Top Desk or Dresser in Teak Wood with Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A writing desk and cabinet from Denmark circa 1960's. It features beautifully grained teak with tons of storage. Writing table extends outwards as shown in photos. No key present but...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

18th Century French Baroque Pinewood Writing Table - Antique Leather Office Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An late 18th Century, antique French Baroque writing table made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The detailed freestanding desk is composed with its original ligh...
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Late 18th Century French Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Pine

"Volpi" writing desk with drawer in natural Brazilian wood, office table
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Alfredo Volpi is a Brazilian painter who, throughout his career, experimented with geometric shapes, especially variations on flag shapes. The Volpi desk is inspired by the geometric...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Writing Table or Desk with Leather Top by Maison Leger
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French writing table or desk of ormolu mounted walnut and mahogany, in the Louis XVI style, featuring an inset embossed leather top framed with an inlaid pattern of mahogany, with brass trim around the edge, with three drawers with brass hardware and escutcheons, finished inlaid back, and resting on tapering legs with decorative ormolu accents. The lockplate to the central drawer signed 'Mson Léger / 28, Place des Vosges, Paris' Dimensions are H 29.25 in x W 55 in x D 27.57 in Maison Léger (also known as Emile Léger...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

English Writing Table or Desk of Patinated Oak with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk of a handsomely patinated oak from the Edwardian era, featuring an inset embossed leather top, with moulded edge around the circumference, over a...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Double Sided Executive Desk in Teak by Arne Iversen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern Scandinavian design from Denmark circa 1960's by Arne Wahl Iversen. This desk features all teak wood construction that is double sided to be used in the middle of a r...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Swedish Antique Gustavian Console Table Desk Grey White Carved Detail 1850-1870
Located in LONDON, GB
Shipping update - please message us directly with your city and zip/postcode for a delivery cost to your location on this item - please do not request shipping from 1st dibs Rare An...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Jacques Apricot Orange Console Table in Bird's Eye Maple by Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Designed with the aim to find the perfect balance between clean lines and warm texture. Consisting of 5 rounded, 50 mm thick slats with bird’s eye maple veneer, the console table is ...
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Birdseye Maple, Maple

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

Large Rectangular Mid Century Danish Modern Parsons Dining Table in Exotic Woods
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and beautifully grained exotic hardwoods dining from Denmark circa 1970's. Its features a large classic Parsons design form. It has one 20 inch extension leaf as shown. The m...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood, Birch, Oak

Louis XVI Style Writing Table or Desk with Leather Top from France
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French writing table or desk in the Louis XVI style, featuring a leather top inset into a moulded top over a frieze of three drawers, with paneled sides and brass accents,...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Regency Period Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine period English writing table or desk of mahogany from the Regency Era, circa 1825, featuring an inset rectangular embossed leather top with a reeded edge around the circumfere...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Postmodern desk, 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 Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

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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