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Vintage French School Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Modern French school desk, featuring a black laquered steel structure supporting both a
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Industrial Jean Prouvé Style One Seat School Desk
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Vintage Industrial school desk.
In the style of Jean Prouvé
Striking French design from
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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen Munkegaard School Desk Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Munkegaard school desk designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 24.02 in W 24.02 in D 20.48 in
Mid Century Modern School Desk with drawer and Iron Legs, 8 pieces available
Located in Miami, FL
Rare school desk in Arne Jacobsen style.
Very functional piece, you can use as a side table
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 28.55 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
20th Century Yellow Formica children's school desk with two leaves
Located in Miami, FL
Yellow formica and black metal desk, Italian modernism, ca. 1960. Small desk from a hotel room with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica
Vintage Adjustable Height Metal School Writing Desk With Laminate Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Adjustable Height Metal School Desk With Laminate Top. Item features a wood grain laminate
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Desk by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, 1950s
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century school desk designed by Willy Van Der Meeren and produced by Tubax in Belgium
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, C1900
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique roll top desk offers paneled quarter sawn oak construction with s-top opening to full
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Early 20th Century American Desks
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Oak Pedestal Desk, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School pedestal desk.
Striking Dutch design from the
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Macassar, Oak
Amsterdam School Design Painted Desk, Netherlands 1920's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Early 20th Century Amsterdam School Arts & Crafts Design Painted Furniture Desk. Made in the
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Elegant Italian Desk Convertible into Sewing Machine
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant Italian desk convertible into sewing machine from the 1950s. The desk through its shapes
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
Fa. Drilling Art Deco Amsterdamse School Ladies Desk, 1924
By Fa. Drilling
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School ladies desk.
Design by Fa. Drilling Amsterdam
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Macassar, Walnut
Antique Correspondence Desk, English, Library, Writing Table, Cotswold School
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
manner of the Cotswold School, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Strikingly figured desk of
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Mid-20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 43.12 in W 57.09 in D 23.63 in
Antique American Industrial Iron and Maple Childs School Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American industrial iron and maple childs school writing desk. Item features a lower cubby
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV026
Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk with one drawer, newspaper holder and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Early American Country Farmhouse Slant Top School Student Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early American schoolhouse / country / farmhouse writing desk. Made of poplar featuring a
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Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Poplar
H 32 in W 25 in D 18.5 in
Old 19th Century School Bench with Cast Iron Frame and Desk
Located in Udenhout, NL
Beautiful school bench and table with cast iron frame from the 19th Century.
Recuperated out of
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Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, Circa 1900
Located in Savannah, GA
Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, Circa 1900. Roll top desk has paneled
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Antique Early 1900s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Reguitti Italy design in years '60 rare children desk school in wood
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Biella, IT
Reguitti Italy Brescia design in years '60 rare children desk school in wood
good structure with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
School Blackboard, Italy, 1900
By Paravia
Located in Milan, IT
Revolving free-standing blackboard for school, in wood and slate (also called Lavagna stone), with
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone
Antique Roycroft School Arts & Crafts Mahogany Library Table, Slat Sides, C1910
By Roycroft
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Library Table in the Manner of Roycroft with Slat Sides, Single ...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
H 30 in W 35.5 in D 23.5 in
Poul Kjaerholm Very Rare Large Professor Desk
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in London, GB
An original Professor's desk from the School of Architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Style Wooden Desk, Italian Manufactory, 1960s
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This wooden desk dating from the 1960s is a classic example of the era's design, featuring clean, functional lines. Made of solid wood, it stands out for its craftsmanship and elegan...
Category
Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Two Mid-Century Elm Arts and Crafts Style Tables or Desks
Located in London, London
Table or desk
Elm
Arts and craft style
Probably originally used as desks in a school
Tables
Category
Mid-20th Century British Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Italian 1950's Desk and Chair in the Manner of Gio Ponti
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Sculptural Italian School 1950's desk and matching chair is made of cherry wood in the manner of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Linen, Formica, Fruitwood
Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Desk, the Netherlands
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Dom Hans van der Laan Bossche School office desk , the Netherlands
Very rare and highly
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Pine
Old School Desk
Located in Brussels, BE
Old School desk for children
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Vintage 1940s French Industrial and Work Tables
1950s industrial Children's School Desk Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Midcentury Vintage children's school desk chair. Untouched paint and original parts. Great
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique Chinese School Desk
Located in New York, NY
A nicely worn antique Chinese school desk with simple stool and single drawer all in one piece
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish School Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original painted school bank (child not included).
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks
Materials
Pine
Vintage London School Desks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical, graffite topped fold up wooden desks from London school house. Would make wonderful TV
Category
Vintage 1960s British Desks and Writing Tables
Outstanding 1930s Arts & Crafts Glasgow School Desk / Dining Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good quality, circa 1930s Glasgow School Arts & Crafts dining table / desk. The top made of a
Category
Vintage 1930s British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1950s Industrial Child's School Desk
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Remember your school days with this charming desk set. Made of steel with beautiful cabriolet legs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage Child's Desk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A charming old children's school desk for two. remains of original paint, original finish.
desk 17
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Unusual Antique School Double Oak Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual Antique School Double Oak Desk
Category
Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique American Child's Double School House Desk
Located in Norwalk, CT
Oak double school house desk with slat bench, porcelain inkwells and pencil slots.
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Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Table Desk of Oak Classic Lab School Design
Located in Madison, WI
School lab table of oak with linoleum top and cast iron feet in shades of brown. Clean-lined, solid
Category
20th Century American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Belgian Heart Pine School Masters Desk, circa 1940
Located in Antwerp, BE
Classical Belgian School Masters desk made from solid heart pine wood boards by Dox of Lier
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Embru Original 1960s Swiss Made School Bench, Desk, Office Table
By Embru
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Embru original 1960s Swiss made school bench – Desk – Office table.
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Embru Original 1960s Swiss Made School Bench, Desk, Office Table and Chair
By Embru
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Embru original 1960s Swiss made School bench, desk, office table and chair
Swiss School chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Set of Children Desk or School Bench with Two Flototto Chairs, Germany, 1970s
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Warsaw, PL
A decent set consisting of a school bench / desk and a chairs of a well-known German brand (Elmar
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Metal
H 22.84 in W 23.63 in D 16.54 in
Vintage French Single School Table
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
Vintage French school table. Remains in good condition.
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Vintage 1960s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1930s School Art Easel/Hostess Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s school art easel/Hostess stand.
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Vintage 1930s American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Wooden and Metal Double School Bench, 1950
Located in Milan, Italy
. It could be an amazing alternative to a desk for children that will give character and romanticism to
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Student Desk for Scool of Architecture by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Brussels, BE
Student desk for the School of Architecture, designed in 1955 by Poul Kjaerholm.
Ole Wanscher ask
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Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Antique Belgian School Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden school desk from Belgium, circa 1900. An upright shape and a sloping desktop create a
Category
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Softwood
French Antique Painted School Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Painted school desk with 4 cubbies and inkwells (4 covers). Green and gray textured finish.
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plaster
Antique English Oak School Desk
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Beautiful antique English school desk with turned legs and fine beaded trim along the skirt. The
Category
Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Early 1900's School Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
turn of the [last] century school desk... carving on the top surface from 1907, seat flips up and
Category
Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage Painted Wood School Desk
Located in Houston, TX
We found this charming vintage school desk near Barcelona Spain. This piece has great painted
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20th Century Spanish Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Childrens School Desk, 1930s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Antique childrens school desk.
Beautifully crafted cast iron legs with oak seat and desk
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Dutch Mid-Century School Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cute little Industrial Dutch school desk with original metal frame and birch side stacking drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Architectural School Desk after Prouve
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
Great architectural design school desk, with obvious Jean Prouve influence. The desk is painted
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1940s Children's Adjustable Spanish School Desk in Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Base height: 9 in
1940s Children's Adjustable Spanish School Desk in Wood
Category
20th Century Spanish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Late 18th Century French Primitive Slanted School Desk
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A late 18th century French primitive slanted school desk. Featuring its original dry scraped paint
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Antique Late 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
1960s French Midcentury Mullca School Desk, Console Table
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s French midcentury Mullca school desk - console table
1960s French midcentury Mullca school
Category
Vintage 1960s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate
Italian School Desk in Solid Oak, 1890
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Italian school desk in solid oak, the bench is at one with the desk, there are housings for ink
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Dutch School Desk with Blue Metal Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Dutch school desk with floating top, Prouve inspired blue metal legs and birch drawer
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stickley School Desk C1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
Quarter Sawn Oak Arts & Craft Stickley Single Drawer School Desk with Slat Sides, C1910
Measures - 30.5"h
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Haagse School Desk in Wood, Holland, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Haagse School; The Hague School; Wooden Desk; Writing Table; The Netherlands; Holland; Geometric
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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Antique and Vintage School Desks For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of antique and vintage school desks available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique and vintage school desks — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. Antique and vintage school desks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique and vintage school desks bearing Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small antique and vintage school desks measuring 20.25 inches across. Many antique and vintage school desks are appealing in their simplicity, but Hendrik Wouda, Anton Lucas and H. Pander produced popular antique and vintage school desks that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique and Vintage School Desks?
Prices for antique and vintage school desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique and vintage school desks begin at $277 and can go as high as $143,908, while the average can fetch as much as $1,694.
Finding the Right Desks And 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.
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