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1940s Writing Desk by Ico Parisi for Brugnoli Mobili, Cantu, Wax-Polished
By Ico Parisi, Brugnoli Mobili Cantú
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant writing desk with legs and frame in solid walnut, veneer teak wood the tops and partridge
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Teak

1940s Writing Desk by Ico Parisi for Brugnoli Mobili, Cantu, Wax-Polished
1940s Writing Desk by Ico Parisi for Brugnoli Mobili, Cantu, Wax-Polished

1940s Writing Desk by Ico Parisi for Brugnoli Mobili, Cantu, Wax-Polished

H 29.14 in W 40.16 in D 20.48 in
1940's Traditional style 9 Drawer Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's Traditional style 9 Drawer Mahogany Writing Desk. Finished all the way around and can be
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1940's Traditional style 9 Drawer Mahogany Writing Desk
1940's Traditional style 9 Drawer Mahogany Writing Desk

1940's Traditional style 9 Drawer Mahogany Writing Desk

H 30.25 in W 23 in D 45 in
Italian 1940's Walnut Writing Desk with Black Glass Top
Located in New York, NY
A refined and sleek Italian 1940's walnut desk with a black glass top over two rectangular drawers
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian 1940's Walnut Writing Desk with Black Glass Top
Italian 1940's Walnut Writing Desk with Black Glass Top

Italian 1940's Walnut Writing Desk with Black Glass Top

H 30.25 in W 51 in D 26 in
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
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1940s Italian Writing Desk in Ash and Brass
1940s Italian Writing Desk in Ash and Brass

1940s Italian Writing Desk in Ash and Brass

H 31.3 in W 59.06 in D 27.76 in
1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Glass Writing Desk Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in wood with elegant carved frame
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Glass Writing Desk Table
1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Glass Writing Desk Table

1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Glass Writing Desk Table

H 30.32 in W 40.16 in D 21.26 in
Maison Jansen attr., Ebony and Parcel-Gilt, Writing Desk, France, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency desk. An ebony and parcel-gilt decorated three drawer desk or writing table. This finely
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Maison Jansen attr., Ebony and Parcel-Gilt, Writing Desk, France, 1940s
Maison Jansen attr., Ebony and Parcel-Gilt, Writing Desk, France, 1940s

Maison Jansen attr., Ebony and Parcel-Gilt, Writing Desk, France, 1940s

H 31.5 in W 47.5 in D 22 in
Italian 1940's wooden desk attributed to Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milan, IT
Exquisite craftsmanship desk, Attributed to Ignazio Gardella. The desk has 3 side drawers and 3
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian 1940's wooden desk attributed to Ignazio Gardella
Italian 1940's wooden desk attributed to Ignazio Gardella

Italian 1940's wooden desk attributed to Ignazio Gardella

H 30.32 in W 43.31 in D 27.56 in
1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Glass Writing Desk Table Console
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in wood with elegant carved frame
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Glass Writing Desk Table Console
1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Glass Writing Desk Table Console

1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Glass Writing Desk Table Console

H 28.35 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
Industrial Portuguese Oak-wood Tambour Door Desk, 1940's
Located in Lisboa, PT
the 1940's. It is made of oak and it features a tambour door to close the table top and hide some
Category

Vintage 1940s Portuguese Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Industrial Portuguese Oak-wood Tambour Door Desk, 1940's
Industrial Portuguese Oak-wood Tambour Door Desk, 1940's

Industrial Portuguese Oak-wood Tambour Door Desk, 1940's

H 36.62 in W 32.68 in D 20.08 in
1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Metal Wood Glass Writing Desk Console Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, with beautiful low front side
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Metal Wood Glass Writing Desk Console Table
1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Metal Wood Glass Writing Desk Console Table

1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Metal Wood Glass Writing Desk Console Table

H 30.71 in W 35.04 in D 17.72 in
1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Walnut Wood and Brass Writing Desk Table
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, with black glass top and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Walnut Wood and Brass Writing Desk Table
1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Walnut Wood and Brass Writing Desk Table

1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Walnut Wood and Brass Writing Desk Table

H 31.5 in W 39.77 in D 18.9 in
Rare Rundform Series Berlin Writing Desk by Mauser Werke 1940s
By Mauser Werke
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare and impressive Berlin executive desk from the Rundform series was designed in the 40s and
Category

Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Rare Rundform Series Berlin Writing Desk by Mauser Werke 1940s
Rare Rundform Series Berlin Writing Desk by Mauser Werke 1940s

Rare Rundform Series Berlin Writing Desk by Mauser Werke 1940s

H 29.14 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Gio Ponti Writing Desk in Walnut and Brass for the BNL Offices, Italy 1940s
By Schirolli, Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
a typical example of the Ponti's way of thinking lines and proportions. The writing desk has been
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti Writing Desk in Walnut and Brass for the BNL Offices, Italy 1940s
Gio Ponti Writing Desk in Walnut and Brass for the BNL Offices, Italy 1940s

Gio Ponti Writing Desk in Walnut and Brass for the BNL Offices, Italy 1940s

H 31.5 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Jacques Adnet President Oak Desk, France 1940's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
“President” Oak Desk on drawer pedestals and brass plinth, copper handles with original British
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet President Oak Desk, France 1940's
Jacques Adnet President Oak Desk, France 1940's

Jacques Adnet President Oak Desk, France 1940's

H 31 in W 68 in D 36 in
1940's Small elegant desk with extraordinary side uprights
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2791 Guglielmo Ulrich (1904 -1977) Small elegant desk with extraordinary side uprights, four
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1940's Small elegant desk with extraordinary side uprights
1940's Small elegant desk with extraordinary side uprights

1940's Small elegant desk with extraordinary side uprights

H 26.78 in W 38.59 in D 21.66 in
Art Deco Desk, France 1940s
Located in Greding, DE
Art Deco desk with slightly curved table top and two drawer elements with four drawers each. These
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Desk, France 1940s
Art Deco Desk, France 1940s

Art Deco Desk, France 1940s

H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 33.86 in
Paul Goldman, Desk, Wood, USA, 1940s
By Plymodern, Paul Goldman
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden desk designed by Paul Goldman and produced by Plymodern Furniture, USA, c. 1940s
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Paul Goldman, Desk, Wood, USA, 1940s
Paul Goldman, Desk, Wood, USA, 1940s

Paul Goldman, Desk, Wood, USA, 1940s

H 30 in W 45 in D 23 in
French 1940s Leather Top Mahogany Desk
Located in Buchanan, NY
Unusual and handsome mahogany French desk from the 1940s-1950s with a distressed leather top. There
Category

Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French 1940s Leather Top Mahogany Desk
French 1940s Leather Top Mahogany Desk

French 1940s Leather Top Mahogany Desk

H 31.5 in W 64.5 in D 36.5 in
French Andre Arbus Ormolu Maple Writing Desk
By André Arbus
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940s ormolu mounted maple writing desk with leather inset top above 2 frieze drawers on
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French Andre Arbus Ormolu Maple Writing Desk
French Andre Arbus Ormolu Maple Writing Desk

French Andre Arbus Ormolu Maple Writing Desk

H 29.25 in W 58.5 in D 27 in
Curved Directors desk in walnut, Italy 1940s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
1940s. Although the designer and maker are unknown, this details on desk show true craftsmanship. The
Category

Vintage 1940s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Curved Directors desk in walnut, Italy 1940s
Curved Directors desk in walnut, Italy 1940s

Curved Directors desk in walnut, Italy 1940s

H 27.56 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in
1940s Paul Laszlo Freeform Desk
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Oakland, CA
53" W x 26.5" D x 29.75" H 1940s "Freeform desk" by celebrated designer, Paul Laszlo for Brown
Category

Vintage 1940s North American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1940s Paul Laszlo Freeform Desk
1940s Paul Laszlo Freeform Desk

1940s Paul Laszlo Freeform Desk

H 29.75 in W 53 in D 26.5 in
Mid-Century Desk with Leather Top, Italy, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Desk with Leather Top, Italy, 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Desk with Leather Top, Italy, 1940s
Mid-Century Desk with Leather Top, Italy, 1940s

Mid-Century Desk with Leather Top, Italy, 1940s

H 30.71 in W 74.81 in D 34.26 in
1940s Norman Bel Geddes Metal Desk for Simmons
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering a rare 1940's industrial design desk designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1940s Norman Bel Geddes Metal Desk for Simmons
1940s Norman Bel Geddes Metal Desk for Simmons

1940s Norman Bel Geddes Metal Desk for Simmons

H 30 in W 60 in D 21 in
Frits Henningsen Cabinetmaker Copenhagen, Fine Large Desk 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Fine large desk by the famous danish cabinetmaker and designer Frits Henningsen 1940s. With 3
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Frits Henningsen Cabinetmaker Copenhagen, Fine Large Desk 1940s
Frits Henningsen Cabinetmaker Copenhagen, Fine Large Desk 1940s

Frits Henningsen Cabinetmaker Copenhagen, Fine Large Desk 1940s

H 28.94 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Art Deco style desk, Poland, 1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco desk from the 1940s, Poland. Dimensions: height 79 cm / width 146 cm / depth 70 cm
Category

Vintage 1940s Polish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco style desk, Poland, 1940s.
Art Deco style desk, Poland, 1940s.

Art Deco style desk, Poland, 1940s.

H 31.11 in W 57.49 in D 27.56 in
Ole Wanscher 1940s Danish Mahogany Desk
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in London, England
Ole Wasncher - Rare Mahogany Desk This beautifully elegant desk in a classical style was designed
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Ole Wanscher 1940s Danish Mahogany Desk
Ole Wanscher 1940s Danish Mahogany Desk

Ole Wanscher 1940s Danish Mahogany Desk

H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 29.14 in
Dining Table/ Desk, Macassar Ebony, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Dining Table/ Desk, Macassar Ebony, 1940
Category

Vintage 1940s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Dining Table/ Desk, Macassar Ebony, 1940s
Dining Table/ Desk, Macassar Ebony, 1940s

Dining Table/ Desk, Macassar Ebony, 1940s

H 29.53 in W 84.65 in D 47.25 in
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Desk, 1940s, Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara desk, Domus Academica student house, 1940s. Birch with painted table top
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Paint

Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Desk, 1940s, Finland
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Desk, 1940s, Finland

Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Desk, 1940s, Finland

H 28.94 in W 47.25 in D 29.53 in
1940s Mid Century Italian Leather Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian Mid century modern leather desk with two drawers. The desk had ben polished in
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1940s Mid Century Italian Leather Desk
1940s Mid Century Italian Leather Desk

1940s Mid Century Italian Leather Desk

H 29.5 in W 47.5 in D 24 in
Paolo Buffa grissinato wood desk with four drawers, Italy 1940s
By Galdino Maspero, Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid and essential Paolo Buffa Desk in grissinato wood with four drawers and saber legs. Iconic
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Paolo Buffa grissinato wood desk with four drawers, Italy 1940s
Paolo Buffa grissinato wood desk with four drawers, Italy 1940s

Paolo Buffa grissinato wood desk with four drawers, Italy 1940s

H 31.7 in W 66.15 in D 30.71 in
Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Imposing 1950's French modernist desk. Structure in solid mahogany and veneer, top in black glass
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498
Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498

Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498

H 30.32 in W 34.26 in D 71.26 in
Beautifully Tailored French Desk in Black Lacquer with Brass Pulls 1940s
Located in New York, NY
brass pulls and pull-out tray, France 1940's. The curved form and clean lines of this desk are
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Beautifully Tailored French Desk in Black Lacquer with Brass Pulls 1940s
Beautifully Tailored French Desk in Black Lacquer with Brass Pulls 1940s

Beautifully Tailored French Desk in Black Lacquer with Brass Pulls 1940s

H 32.5 in W 60 in D 25 in
Curved Directors Desk In Walnut, Italy 1940s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
1940s. Although the designer and maker are unknown, this details on desk show true craftsmanship. The
Category

Vintage 1940s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Curved Directors Desk In Walnut, Italy 1940s
Curved Directors Desk In Walnut, Italy 1940s

Curved Directors Desk In Walnut, Italy 1940s

H 25.2 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Oak Desk with Seven Drawers, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning vintage oak desk, designed in France, circa 1940s. Crafted with meticulous attention to
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Vintage Oak Desk with Seven Drawers, 1940s
Vintage Oak Desk with Seven Drawers, 1940s

Vintage Oak Desk with Seven Drawers, 1940s

H 29.1 in W 44.1 in D 25.2 in
Large french writing table from the 1940s in solid oak
Located in LYON, FR
Large and beautiful solid oak table from the 1940s with spindle legs, used as a desk or display
Category

Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Large french writing table from the 1940s in solid oak
Large french writing table from the 1940s in solid oak

Large french writing table from the 1940s in solid oak

H 31.5 in W 90.56 in D 35.83 in
1940s Italian Art Deco Desk with Grissinato Carvings in Oak Brass Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, oak, brass, glass, Italy, 1940s This exquisite writing table, a creation of Italian
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1940s Italian Art Deco Desk with Grissinato Carvings in Oak Brass Glass
1940s Italian Art Deco Desk with Grissinato Carvings in Oak Brass Glass

1940s Italian Art Deco Desk with Grissinato Carvings in Oak Brass Glass

H 30.71 in W 54.73 in D 26.78 in
Vintage 1940s Traditional John Scalia for Schmieg & Kotzian Mahogany Desk Table
By John Scalia, Schmieg & Kotzian
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous traditional John Scalia for Schmieg & Kotzian mahogany library writing desk table. Schmieg
Category

Vintage 1940s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Mahogany

Vintage 1940s Traditional John Scalia for Schmieg & Kotzian Mahogany Desk Table
Vintage 1940s Traditional John Scalia for Schmieg & Kotzian Mahogany Desk Table

Vintage 1940s Traditional John Scalia for Schmieg & Kotzian Mahogany Desk Table

H 30.25 in W 60 in D 18 in
Limed Oak Desk in the Manner of René Gabriel, France 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Utrecht, NL
desk is an example of a piece that is equally striking standing alone, or as part of an interior with a
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Limed Oak Desk in the Manner of René Gabriel, France 1940s
Limed Oak Desk in the Manner of René Gabriel, France 1940s

Limed Oak Desk in the Manner of René Gabriel, France 1940s

H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 28.35 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Blue Desk, Drawers, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Blue Desk, Drawers, 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Blue Desk, Drawers, 1940s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Blue Desk, Drawers, 1940s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Blue Desk, Drawers, 1940s

H 31.7 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
Art Deco Desk by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charles Dudouyt oak desk with double base, made in the 1940s in France. The sturdy oak construction
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Desk by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
Art Deco Desk by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s

Art Deco Desk by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s

H 29.93 in W 74.81 in D 30.52 in
Wood, Fabric and Glass Italian 1940s Rationalist Desk
By Franco Albini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
A beautiful and rare desk in the style of Franco Albini. It is made from a wooden crossed structure
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Wood, Fabric and Glass Italian 1940s Rationalist Desk
Wood, Fabric and Glass Italian 1940s Rationalist Desk

Wood, Fabric and Glass Italian 1940s Rationalist Desk

H 30.52 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century French walnut veneer and marquetry dressing table with wooden drawers crest and bronze handles.
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s
Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s

Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s

H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 17.92 in
Very rare Børge Mogensen Desk 1940s for FDB Møbler
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Very rare Børge Mogensen desk / library table in teak and beech. Designed in 1940s and produced by
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Very rare Børge Mogensen Desk 1940s for FDB Møbler
Very rare Børge Mogensen Desk 1940s for FDB Møbler

Very rare Børge Mogensen Desk 1940s for FDB Møbler

H 27.96 in W 49.61 in D 35.44 in
Art Deco oak desk by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
This oak Art Deco desk, designed by French designer Charles Dudouyt, embodies the elegance of the
Category

Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Art Deco oak desk by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940s
Art Deco oak desk by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940s

Art Deco oak desk by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940s

H 29.53 in W 63.39 in D 31.89 in
A Fine French 1940s Louis XVI Style Cherrywood Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Neoclassical cherry writing table in the style of Louis XVI with one drawer, bronze
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

A Fine French 1940s Louis XVI Style Cherrywood Desk
A Fine French 1940s Louis XVI Style Cherrywood Desk

A Fine French 1940s Louis XVI Style Cherrywood Desk

H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk /Writing Table by Jacques Adnet 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important French mid-century 1940's desk or writing table by Jacques Adnet symbolizing the
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk /Writing Table by Jacques Adnet 1940
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk /Writing Table by Jacques Adnet 1940

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk /Writing Table by Jacques Adnet 1940

H 27.25 in W 31.5 in D 22.25 in
Oak Wood Desk or Dining Table Style of Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
1940s French desk in the style of Charles Dudouyt. Also would make a great dining table. Two
Category

Vintage 1940s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Wood Desk or Dining Table Style of Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
Oak Wood Desk or Dining Table Style of Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s

Oak Wood Desk or Dining Table Style of Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s

H 31 in W 30.5 in D 29.5 in
Danish Modern Desk / Dining Table in Birch Attributed to Philip Arctander, 1940s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Odense, DK
Arctander. Beautiful structure and lines. It can also be used as a desk. Each extendable measures 25cm. A
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Danish Modern Desk / Dining Table in Birch Attributed to Philip Arctander, 1940s
Danish Modern Desk / Dining Table in Birch Attributed to Philip Arctander, 1940s

Danish Modern Desk / Dining Table in Birch Attributed to Philip Arctander, 1940s

H 27.56 in W 44.89 in D 27.56 in
Wooden library table. Portugal, 1940s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
drawers designed by Olaio. Portugal, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s European Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Wooden library table. Portugal, 1940s.
Wooden library table. Portugal, 1940s.

Wooden library table. Portugal, 1940s.

H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 78.75 in
1940s Paul Frankl Eight-Drawer Desk Art Deco Style By Johnson Furniture Co.
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Paul Frankl designed eight-drawer desk for the Johnson Furniture Co. of Grand Rapids, Michigan
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1940s Paul Frankl Eight-Drawer Desk Art Deco Style By Johnson Furniture Co.
1940s Paul Frankl Eight-Drawer Desk Art Deco Style By Johnson Furniture Co.

1940s Paul Frankl Eight-Drawer Desk Art Deco Style By Johnson Furniture Co.

H 28.25 in W 61.25 in D 26 in
Elwood 1940s French Secretary with Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Elwood 1940s French Secretary with chair
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Vintage 1940s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Elwood 1940s French Secretary with Chair
Elwood 1940s French Secretary with Chair

Elwood 1940s French Secretary with Chair

H 30.5 in W 59 in D 27 in
Swedish Grace Elmroot Table, Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Grace, elm, elm root and ebonized table or desk by Erik Chambert, with a rectangular top
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Swedish Grace Elmroot Table, Circa 1940s
Swedish Grace Elmroot Table, Circa 1940s

Swedish Grace Elmroot Table, Circa 1940s

H 30 in W 59 in D 31 in
Cuban Mahogany Drawing Table, Denmark, 1940s
Located in London, GB
Denmark by a master cabinetmaker between 1940-1950. The deep proportions of this elegant piece speak of
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Vintage 1940s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Cuban Mahogany Drawing Table, Denmark, 1940s
Cuban Mahogany Drawing Table, Denmark, 1940s

Cuban Mahogany Drawing Table, Denmark, 1940s

H 28.35 in W 46.86 in D 33.08 in
1940s Speech Table, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- made of solid pine tree wood - good original condition with some sign of use
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

1940s Speech Table, Czechoslovakia
1940s Speech Table, Czechoslovakia

1940s Speech Table, Czechoslovakia

H 50.01 in W 29.14 in D 15.75 in
1940s Petite Mahogany Ornate Painted Secretary Bureau with Flip Leather Top
Located in Germantown, MD
. Desk knee clearance is 24 and writing table height is 29.75 inches.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

1940s Petite Mahogany Ornate Painted Secretary Bureau with Flip Leather Top
1940s Petite Mahogany Ornate Painted Secretary Bureau with Flip Leather Top

1940s Petite Mahogany Ornate Painted Secretary Bureau with Flip Leather Top

H 43.75 in W 27.25 in D 16 in
1940s Danish Oak Table with Twisted Legs and New Patinated Leather Top by Cabine
Located in Lejre, DK
This table is a beautiful example of Danish craftsmanship from the 1940s, created by a Danish
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

1940s Danish Oak Table with Twisted Legs and New Patinated Leather Top by Cabine
1940s Danish Oak Table with Twisted Legs and New Patinated Leather Top by Cabine

1940s Danish Oak Table with Twisted Legs and New Patinated Leather Top by Cabine

H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 33.47 in
French Art Deco Cerused Oak Curved Desk Attributed to Jules Leleu
By Gio Ponti, Charles Dudouyt, André Arbus, Francisque Chaleyssin, Jules Leleu
Located in Houston, TX
1940s desk or writing table was made for floating in a room as it's gorgeous from every angle.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Cerused Oak Curved Desk Attributed to Jules Leleu
French Art Deco Cerused Oak Curved Desk Attributed to Jules Leleu

French Art Deco Cerused Oak Curved Desk Attributed to Jules Leleu

H 29.75 in W 60 in D 28.75 in
Italian design desk referable to the hand of Paolo BUFFA. Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Torino, IT
Design desk italian referable to the hand of Paul BUFFA, wooden, with mirrors on the front of the drawers and on the hips. ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 1940s DESIGNER The line of the desk ...
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Italian design desk referable to the hand of Paolo BUFFA. Italy, 1940s
Italian design desk referable to the hand of Paolo BUFFA. Italy, 1940s

Italian design desk referable to the hand of Paolo BUFFA. Italy, 1940s

H 31.5 in W 57.88 in D 18.9 in
1940s Traditional style Writing Desk w/ Hermes Orange Leather Top
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Traditional style Writing Desk with Hermes Leather Top. Beautifully carved with 4 spacious
Category

Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

1940s Traditional style Writing Desk w/ Hermes Orange Leather Top
1940s Traditional style Writing Desk w/ Hermes Orange Leather Top

1940s Traditional style Writing Desk w/ Hermes Orange Leather Top

H 30.25 in W 25 in D 52.25 in
Antique Spinet Style Writing Desk w/ Hidden Deawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 1940s antique spinet-style writing desk blends elegance with clever functionality
Category

Vintage 1940s American Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Spinet Style Writing Desk w/ Hidden Deawers
Antique Spinet Style Writing Desk w/ Hidden Deawers

Antique Spinet Style Writing Desk w/ Hidden Deawers

H 32.25 in W 34 in D 19.5 in
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1940s Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1940s writing desk you’re looking for. Each 1940s writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1940s writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1940s writing desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made 1940s writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maison Jansen, Frits Henningsen and George Nelson are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1940s Writing Desk?

A 1940s writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,995, while the lowest priced sells for $60 and the highest can go for as much as $113,245.

Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You

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.

Questions About 1940s Writing Desk
  • What is a writing desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • What is a small writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • What is a writing desk with drawers called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • What did Ladies Wear in the 1940s?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • What dresses were popular in the 1940s?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • What is a 1940s style dress?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • What is an old-fashioned writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.
  • Which designer was called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.

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