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Minimalist Desk Produced by Sormani c1960
By Sormani
Located in London, GB
Minimalist Desk designed by the architect Antonello Mosca.
Produced by Sormani in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950s Danish Sawhorse Minimalist Desk or Dining Table 1950s Danish Desk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
1950s Danish Sawhorse Minimalist Desk or Dining Table
1950s Danish Sawhorse Minimalist Desk or
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Narrow Minimalist Desk in two tone burl and walnut w/Nickel bronze tubular legs
Located in New York City, NY
, polished nickeled bronze banded surround and matching square tube supports.
This Minimalist desk features
Category
Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nickel
H 30.5 in W 53.38 in D 17.38 in
Jacques Adnet : Oak Tripod minimalist desk C. 1955
By Jacques Adnet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jacques Adnet (1900-194, France) : Tripod oak wood desk
Minimalist and modernist tripod brown
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Narrow modular/ reversible/ Minimalist Desk in Two Tone Wood and Nickel
Located in New York City, NY
French Art Deco slim and streamline unusual desk in two tone wood with side storage compartment
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nickel
Minimalist Space Age Desk by Planmöbel, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare Minimalist desk in very good condition.
Manufactured by Planmöbel in the 1960s
The
Category
20th Century German Space Age Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Stone Steel Minimalist Table by William Katavolos, Ross Littell & Douglas Kelly
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Minimalist desk or table fashioned from a rectangular slab of black granite perforated by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Granite, Steel
H 27.75 in W 96 in D 24 in
Compact & Minimalist Home Desk Dex by Reinier de Jong
By Reinier de Jong
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Dex is an elegant and minimalist desk designed by Dutch designer Reinier de Jong. DEX is a compact
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Burlwood Mid-Century Modern Floating Desk, Console, 1960s, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Burl-wood minimalist desk with a solid wooden top and aluminium base. The top of the desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Striking ‘Arkitekten’ desk in oak by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1951
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Antwerp, BE
minimalist desk is made out of high-quality oak and features a series of four drawers. This piece combines
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Exceptional Mid Century Danish Teak Writing Desk with Hutch
Located in Detroit, MI
dovetailed drawers with original working brass key. This lovely, minimalist desk has a classic and timeless
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk by Herbert Hirche, circa 1967
By Herbert Hirche
Located in Brussels, BE
Wonderfull minimalist desk By Herbert Hirche, manufactured by Christian Holzäpfel in 1967.
Original
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided
Category
2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Plywood
Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided
Category
2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Plywood
Minimalist Modern Desk in Oak
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided
Category
2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Plywood, Oak
Minimalist Modern Desk in Ash
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided
Category
2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Plywood, Ash
Minimalist Modern Desk in Ash
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided
Category
2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Plywood, Ash
Minimalist Modern Desk in Oak
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided
Category
2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Plywood, Oak
Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided
Category
2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Plywood
Minimalist Modern Desk in Ash
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided
Category
2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Plywood, Ash
Minimalist Modern Desk in Oak
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided
Category
2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Plywood, Walnut
Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided
Category
2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Plywood
Minimalist Modern Desk in Ash
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided
Category
2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Plywood, Ash
Minimalist Brazilian Handcrafted Desk ''Glória'' by Dimitrih Correa
By Dimitrih Correa
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Glória is a minimal working desk designed to offer great usability and pleasure.
The aesthetics
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Contemporary & minimalist Cantilever Desk in Recycled Polished Stainless Steel
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This extended c-shaped desk with cantilevered top is made of 1/4” recycled polished stainless steel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Minimalist Desks and Writin...
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 48 in D 22 in
Minimalist Brazilian Handcrafted Peroba Desk ''Cantilever'' by Dimitrih Correa
By Dimitrih Correa
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Cantilever is a minimal working desk designed to offer great usability and pleasure.
The
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in
Minimalist Brazilian Handcrafted Freijó Desk ''Cantilever'' by Dimitrih Correa
By Dimitrih Correa
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Cantilever is a minimal working desk designed to offer great usability and pleasure.
The
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in
Minimalist Solid Desk in Oak France 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalist dark stained oak desk with dovetail construction connecting the top to the side panels
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Modern Minimalist Oak Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
Modern minimalist oak leather top writing desk. Simplistic modern styling with beautiful textured
Category
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Olivier Mourgue Minimalist Textured Crystal Glass Desk
By Cassina, Olivier Mourgue
Located in Dronten, NL
Graceful compact desk designed by French designer Olivier Mourgue.
Unique example executed with a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Crystal, Steel, Chrome
Minimalist Modern Desk in Oak 160x80 cm
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided
Category
2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Plywood, Oak
Minimalist Modern Desk in Ash for Home Office
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided
Category
2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
Minimalist Modern Desk in Oak for Home Office
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided
Category
2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Plywood, Oak
Minimalist Modern O Mr. President Oak Children Desk or Occasional Table by Bulo
By Bulo
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous O Mr. President oak children's desk or occasional table by Bulo.
Bulo celebrates its 50th
Category
2010s Belgian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 21.75 in W 39.5 in D 22 in
Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut for Home or Office
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided
Category
2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plywood, Walnut, Wood
Joel's Desk 15 Minimalist Design, Versatile Usage, Two Legs
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Joel's Desk 15 Minimalist Design, Versatile Usage, Two Legs
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Introduction: Crafting Elegance
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Teak Desk from Asko Finland, 1960s
By Asko
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare desk from the finnish manufacturer Asko.
A minimalist design that is particularly
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak, Walnut
Modern Minimalist Home Office Writing Desk Oak Wood and Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
minimalist work or home offices, this Home Desk's tabletop is handcrafted using carefully selected wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
H 29.14 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Modern Minimalist Home Office Writing Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
minimalist work or home offices, this Home Desk's tabletop is handcrafted using carefully selected wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 29.14 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Modern Minimalist Home Office Writing Desk in Black Oak Wood and Black Lacquer
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
minimalist work or home offices, this Home Desk's tabletop is handcrafted using carefully selected wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Cut Steel, Steel
H 29.14 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Minimalist Steel and Glass Trestle Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist steel and glass trestle table.
Category
Late 20th Century French Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Steel And Glass Trestle Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist steel and glass trestle table
Category
Late 20th Century French Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Steel And Glass Trestle Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist steel and glass trestle table
Category
Late 20th Century French Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Coast Table by Sun at Six, Sienna, Minimalist Dining Table or Desk in Wood
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. The coast table can be used as a desk or dining
Category
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Coast Table by Sun at Six, Nude, Minimalist Dining Table or Desk in Wood
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. The coast table can be used as a desk or dining
Category
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Coast Table Square by Sun at Six, Nude Minimalist Dining Table or Desk in Wood
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
coast table can be used as a desk or dining table. Fits perfectly in small space or urban living
Category
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
Coast Table Square by Sun at Six, Sienna Minimalist Dining Table or Desk in Wood
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. The coast table can be used as a desk or dining
Category
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
Modern Minimalist Home Office Writing Desk Satinwood & Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Writing Home Desk Convex is made to last for generations and features exquisite wood veneers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks
Materials
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
H 29.14 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Okha, "Geometer", Desk
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
OKHA’s diverse design repertoire is keenly focused on purity of form and a high regard for noble materials, traditional artisanal and hand-crafted techniques. OKHA’s creative directi...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash, Oak, Walnut
Charcoal Modern Waterfall Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A perfect blend of modern elegance and functionality. This desk showcases a smooth, waterfall-style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Chrome Trestles Desk, 1970s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-Century Chrome Trestles Desk, 1970s
Minimalist - table desk - Vintage furniture
Measures
Category
20th Century Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Clarke Desk Walnut White
Located in Cincinnati, US
The Clarke Collection comes in ten different table top sizes, two wood species, and two metal finishes. The exposed stainless steel bolts blur the line between Scandinavian and Indus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mirto Zocca glass desk by Tisettanta Halifax - 1980s
By Mirto Zocca
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mirto Zocca glass desk by Tisettanta Halifax - 1980s
Minimalist - Modern
Mirto desk with top in
Category
20th Century Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
M_016 Desk / Lava Stone by Monolith Studio
By Monolith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carved from a single block of lava stone, the M_016 Desk's minimalist form and powerful silhouette
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone
Ebony Desk
By Extroverso
Located in Milan, IT
Exuding aesthetic lightness in an attractive, minimalist design, this desk will ensure a chic
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Chinese Black Lacquer Writing Desk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This five-drawer writing desk from the early 20th century has a timeless simplicity, designed with
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut Mustard
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut Red
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Maple Navy
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Silas Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Silas Writing Desk finds its inspiration from the classic “Makers Bench” from the Mid-Century
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Minimalist Desks For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of minimalist desks is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct minimalist desks — often made from wood, metal and oak — can elevate any home. Find 40 antique and vintage minimalist desks at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 39 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of minimalist desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Minimalist desks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some minimalist desks are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller minimalist desks, measuring 21 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Minimalist desks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Ale Preda, Miduny and Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer are consistently popular.
How Much are Minimalist Desks?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,661, while they’re typically $429 on the low end and $56,000 highest priced.
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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