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Burl Wood Writing Desk Modern Executive Desks Contemporary French Office Desk
Located in København N, DK
Yellow Valley
It was a very unusual project for me. I was approached by a man from the UK to make a table for his little daughter. The girl was very fond of dragonflies and insects i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 40 in D 80 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
This stunning mid-century modern writing desk, crafted in the USA circa 1970s, is a timeless
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Modern Sled Leg Writing Desk
Located in Trenton, NJ
Step back into the elegance of mid-century design with this exquisite vintage writing desk
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Composition
Danish Modern Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Walnut
Measurements: 52.5″ wide x 24.5″ deep x 28.5″ tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern writing desk.
Spectacular large writing / working desk made in the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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
Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sleek writing desk featuring a dual-panel tabletop with a crisp white finish and red trim. This
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1960s Mid Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut executive desk designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s. The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Jim Writing Desk
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
This is a modern writing desk with a sophisticated and minimalist design. It features a sleek
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bauhaus Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
Introducing the Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bauhaus Writing Desk, a stunning piece that seamlessly
Category
Vintage 1960s American Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern United Diamond Walnut Writing Desk
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern United Diamond Walnut Writing Desk. Featuring a straight
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Faux Wood Laminate Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Faux Wood Laminate Writing Desk. Designed to bring a timeless appeal to any home
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate
Oscar Writing Desk
By Guerra Vanni
Located in Milan, IT
A remarkable piece of refined taste, this splendid writing desk with 3 drawers and push pull
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Silver Leaf
Jobe Writing Desk
By Arteriors
Located in Hudson, NY
We love the Jobe writing table desk for its generous surface area and classic style. The top
Category
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Saga Walnut Writing Desk
By Broyhill
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Saga Walnut Writing Desk. Featuring a straight
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Lane Tuxedo Walnut Writing Desk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Tuxedo Walnut Writing Desk. Featuring a straight line
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Three Drawer Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern writing desk features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
Vintage Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern writing desk by Harvey Probber. This desk features walnut construction, ample
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Modern Walnut and Black High Gloss Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
Modern walnut and black high gloss writing desk. Beautiful walnut wood grains finished in a high
Category
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk by Mainline
By Mainline by Hooker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant, functional, and full of mid-century quality, this vintage writing desk by Mainline stands
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Danish Modern Writing Desk by Domino Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern office desk with two banks of drawers. Danish made teak wood desk for home or
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Modern Walnut Wood Desk Handmade Executive Desk Luxury French Writing Desks
Located in København N, DK
There is a fire that does not harm or destroy, and brings benefits, takes away unnecessary and unnecessary, burdensome and brings ease and purity. It does not turn everything that ge...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...
Materials
Steel
Modern Curved Black Leather Writing Desk by Nancy Corzine Fusion Desk
By Nancy Corzine
Located in North York, ON
Modern curved black leather writing desk by Nancy Corzine Fusion Desk. Original Nancy Corzine
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Desk, Writing Table, Office, Walnut, Modern, Hardwood, Semigood Design
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Hardwood, modern desk or writing table for your home or office. Shown in walnut. The timeless lines
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Solid Walnut Writing Desk with Brass Inlay "Library Writing Desk"
By Anton Maka
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
The library writing desk is made of solid walnut with brass inlays. The desk drawer is split into
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing ...
Materials
Brass
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Cartesio Writing Desk in Ebony
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Writing desk made with a mix of raw materials: wood, leather, stainless steel and glass. Drawers in
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ebony
Raily Dark Writing Desk
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
This sophisticated writing desk will transform simple office tasks into a luxurious occasion with
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Inspired Writing Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
This midcentury inspired writing desk is perfect for those looking for a blend of elegance and
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...
Materials
Wood
Danish Teak Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish made mid-century modern desk in teak wood grain. Four drawers and finished back.
Please
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Venezia Rialto Writing Desk
By Morici
Located in Milan, IT
Effortlessly enriching any modern interior - from a conference room, office, home study - this
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
By Thomasville
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptionally made and extremely rare Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie desk from the "Tamerlane
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Child Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This compact desk is functional and stylish, with a minimal design and three drawers for
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
1970s Writing Desk, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished
- sturdy and stable
- mahogany veneer
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli 2019 Writing Desk with leather top
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Writing desk with base in Pama wood, structure in Sycomoro dark frisè wood, drawers with soft
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Modern Lacquered Writing Desk with Brass Accents by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Dallas, TX
A timeless vintage piece, this midcentury writing desk feels glamourous, manufactured for John
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Walnut Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Italian walnut writing desk, dating from the 1960’s.
This is of superb quality
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rare and Unique Modern Craftsman / Adirondack Twig Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
A rare, unique neo-primitive /modern craftsman desk attributed to Lee Fountain (1869-1941) and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Twig, Cherry
Jack Writing Desk by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
A magnificent addition to your contemporary or more Classic style home, the Jack Writing Desk
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Modern Neoclassical Ebony & Leather Desk /Writing Table, JeanMichel Frank
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
An elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical desk in the style of Jean-Michel Frank. The piece
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 30.75 in W 42 in D 21 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk or Writing Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful and simply designed teak desk from Scandinavia circa 1970's. It features teak
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Dante Writing Desk by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
Refined elegance and a classic design characterize the Dante Writing Desk. With a structure in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Curved Writing Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern grey leather top writing desk with three drawers. This desk is crafted with
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...
Materials
Wood
Harvey Probber Writing Desk- Signed
By Harvey Probber
Located in Trenton, NJ
This impressive mid-century modern writing desk from Harvey Probber features a striking yet simple
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Writing Desk by Henry Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Striking writing desk in oak with drawers. By Henry Kjærnulf.
Refreshing design with bold
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern Teak Executive Writing Desk Henning Jorgensen for Fredericia
By Fredericia
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare Danish Modern desk by Henning Jorgensen for Fredericia Mobelfabrik, 1960.Not confuse with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 28.75 in W 29.14 in D 59.85 in
Aimo Writing Desk by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
Clean lines and a unique shape are the characterizing aspects of the Aimo writing desk. With a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Gianfranco Frattini Rosewood Writing Desk
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Washington, DC
A beautiful Midcentury rosewood writing desk by an Italian design icon, Gianfranco Frattini for
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mallard writing desk, English Walnut
By Stout Duck Ltd
Located in Skipton, GB
This truly unique English walnut writing desk has been exquisitely crafted with the utmost care and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Burl, Walnut, Fruitwood, Cherry, Boxwood
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Writing Desk
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 24.25 in
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Desyo Writing Desk Walnut Wood with Leather
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Writing desk in Canaletto walnut. Pen-holder and predisposition for electrical outlets. Upholstery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 30.71 in W 25.6 in D 59.06 in
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Pegaso Writing Desk Walnut Wood with Leather
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Writing desk in Canaletta walnut with large drawer with push and pull mechanism, small drawers with
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 51.19 in
Light Cherry Wood Writing Table Desk by Andreas Hansen Danish Modern
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning light cherry wood writing desk with leather top inset. Gorgeous lines and better scale.
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Modern Black Writing Table Desk or Vanity Console in high gloss
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Refined elegance and classic design characterize the Kanttari Writing Desk. The definition of rich
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Williams Writing Desk Maple Orange
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...
Materials
Steel
Williams Writing Desk Walnut Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...
Materials
Steel
Williams Writing Desk Walnut Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...
Materials
Steel
Williams Writing Desk Walnut Gray
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 Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...
Materials
Steel
Williams Writing Desk Maple 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 Scandinavian Modern Desks and Wri...
Materials
Steel
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 48 in D 24.13 in
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Writing Desk Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the writing desk modern you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every writing desk modern was constructed with great care. Find 5082 options for an antique or vintage writing desk modern now, or shop our selection of 491 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a writing desk modern — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each writing desk modern bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one writing desk modern that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Arne Vodder and Herman Miller produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Writing Desk Modern?
Prices for a writing desk modern start at $1 and top out at $138,000 with the average selling for $4,374.
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 Writing Desk Modern
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In 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.
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