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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Writing Desk with Chair in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega, desk with chair, oak, stained wood, leather, iron, Turin, Italy, 1930s
This desk and chair ensemble, designed by Ernesto Valabrega in the 1...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Custom Italian Drawing Table or Writing Desk in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Unique desk or drawing table, oak, brass, metal, Italy, 1950s
An Italian architect or furniture designer with a great eye for proportions planned this free-standing, functional desk...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Macassar Deco Executive Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome Art Deco desk made of lacquered macassar woods, with polished bass hardware. Hidden drawers behind a long side door, pivoting side tables, plus an inset clock. Beautifully c...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Walnut & Birch L-Shaped Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
Art Deco Walnut and Birch L-Shaped Desk, 20th century with three drawers above two cabinets, the rounded return with a two-tier bookshelf and two open shelves to reverse. 30.5" H x 7...
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20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Walnut
Custom Knoll 9' Executive Credenza Desk in Walnut & Chrome
By Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Florence Knoll's transformative influence on Mid-Century design is evident in this elegant custom-designed Executive Credenza Desk. As a pioneer in interior design, Knoll founded the...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid Century Desk in Macassar Ebony
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Italian Mid Century Desk
A truly exceptional piece of mid-century design with this rare Italian desk, crafted in the 1960s from luxurious Macassar ebony. Its striking silhouette is ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Macassar
1960s Desk, Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic freestanding desk from the 1960s by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard. High-quality corpus in teak veneer with two drawers, two shelves, a floating table top, one bookcase on the rea...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Desk in Teak, Oak and Brass by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Desk in Teak, Oak and Brass by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Teak, oak and brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare desk model AT-303
Produced by Andreas ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Characteristic, well-worn English desk with a leather desktop and 9 drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This charming desk is full of character, making it a true eye-catcher. It features a leather desktop in a beautiful color and offers 9 drawers for practical storage space. Due to yea...
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20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Double-Faced Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Double-Faced Desk is a remarkable testament to style and craftsmanship! Created from solid indigenous oak, it features a sophisticated rendition of the Ba...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
art deco desk in ceruse oak from the 40s
By André Arbus
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French art deco desk from the 1930s in the style of André Arbus. Solid oak structure with white ceruse finish throughout. It features a column of 3 drawers on the left and a hinged d...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Charles Dudouyt desk in art deco solid oak from the 1930s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Superb 1930s art deco desk by French designer Charles Dudouyt. This desk is part of a rare set composed of a bar, an armchair and a cabinet. The desk is in solid oak. It features a c...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Pink Roll Top Standing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare and highly collectible original vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller roll top "Action Desk" refinished in a salmon pink.
Early productions of this piece are far more va...
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1950s Canadian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Large Writing Desk with Green Leather Top, Elegant Legs, and 3 Drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stunning English-style writing desk is not only a visual masterpiece with its green leather tabletop, but it also offers practical benefits. With three drawers on one side for s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Hans Wegner AT-305 Desk
Located in Oakland, CA
55" W x 30" D x 28.5"
With Leaves: 91.35" W
Own a piece of Danish design history with this lovely drop leaf desk or table designed by the Danish furniture master, Hans J. Wegner. T...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Desk in Rio rosewood by Bodil Kjær
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Free standing desk table in Rio rosewood with four integrated drawers with a drawer on wheels. Key included. Label from manufacturer.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Writing Desk in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega, desk, oak, Turin, Italy, 1930s
This desk, designed by Ernesto Valabrega in the 1930s, reflects a departure from Art Deco influences. The re...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1950s Mid-Century Modern French Desk with Return in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Directors' desk with return and cabinet, mahogany, lacquered wood, brass, France, 1950s
French furniture at its finest, this desk with return and cabinet originating from the 1950s ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desk in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, writing desk, oak, faux leather, France, 1960s.
This desk is designed by the renowned French duo Guillerme et Chambron. This design holds an ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Faux Leather
Leather Wrapped Table with Lion, Maitland Smith Style
Located in Toledo, OH
Leather wrapped writing table with lion, Maitland Smith style. Mahogany table, could be used as a writing table, side table, or console table; 40" wide is a perfect versatile size. L...
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1980s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Boomerang desk
By Hans Hartl
Located in Paris, FR
Teak and oak, one top, one shelf, one double-sided pedestal with drawers, one tapered leg incorporating two electrical outlets.
Nordic design
72 x 180 x 100 cm
Category
1960s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Unique Luciano Frigerio 'Lucien' Free Standing Desk in Walnut and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio Di Desio, 'Lucien' executive desk, walnut, brass, marble, Italy, 1968
An exceptional unique creation by Luciano Frigerio, it commands attention through...
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Rare ‘Architect’s Desk’ in Teak and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, writing desk, model 'JH571', teak, oak, metal, Denmark, 1953
Out of all the desks that Wegner designed, the ‘JH571‘ is the most 'Wegnerian'. This...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Table or Desk in Walnut and Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, table, walnut, iron, Italy, 1970s
Giuseppe Rivadossi once again proves his great eye for materialization and technicality this table is ex...
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1970s Italian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Industrial iron kitchen table from the 1950s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This industrial kitchen table was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s
It´s made of iron with wooden plate on the table top.
The table is overall in good vintage conditi...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Lacquered Rosewood Desk
Located in London, GB
Compact in size this excellent lacquered rosewood desk is a versatile piece, boasting two storage compartments and single draw with decorative brass handle. The piece's unique slim l...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French Art Deco Extendable Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible Art Deco extendable wood desk from France, 1930s. Stunning asymmetrical oak wood top and a pull out leaf on one side. Original finish shows great age and patina. Stunning ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Adjustable Oak and Cast Iron Industrial Drafting Table / Dietzgen
By Dietzgen
Located in Buffalo, NY
An early 20th century cast iron and oak drafting table , The three-legged base adjusts up and down and the table top tilts, as well.Wonderful patina.great color. , Adjustable height ...
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1910s American Industrial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Desk and Matching Chair by Massimo Scolari for Giorgetti, Italy1990
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Desk and Matching Chair by Massimo Scolari for Giorgetti, Italy,1990s
Dimensions D: 80 - Chair : 46 cm H: 73 - Chair : 89 cm W: 160,5 - Chair : 65 cm
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Stunning desk table in Brazilian Rosewood by Jean Gillon for Italma Woodart.
By Jean Gillon
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
This stunning and rare vintage desk, designed by Jean Gillon and manufactured by Italma Woodart in Brazil in 1965, exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship that define mid-century ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Wooden dressing table / writing desk - Italy, 1940s
Located in London, GB
A simple wooden writing desk or dressing table with a drawer to the front, enhanced by the interesting jointwork and visible grain. There is a wooden lip at the edge of the working s...
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Library Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite carvings in the style of the Italian Renaissance adorn this versatile library table. Hand-carved in the 1800s, the highly detailed legs and stretcher have a deep chocolate ...
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Concave Desk / Side Table
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique burr walnut leather top concave desk / side table. This is in the Georgian style, it was made in England, and dates from around the 1930’s.
It’s of great quality an...
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1930s British Georgian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid Century MODERN Danish Teak Double-Sided DESK, 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Desk, featuring six drawers for plenty of storage, large tabletop workspace and a finished back. This desk is highlighted by dovetailed drawers, sculpt...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Gaetano Borsani Varedo Elegant writing desk in Italian Rationalist Style
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2740
Gaetano Borsani Varedo
Elegant writing desk in Italian Rationalist Style with lateral upright and two drawers on bottom, continuous band footboard that extends vertically ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Mahogany Writing Table with Tooled Leather Top
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century mahogany writing table with tooled leather top. Supported by cabriole legs adorned with carved scroll and foliate motifs, terminating on carved trefoil feet.
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19th Century British Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Ennio Fazioli for MIM 'Tolomeo' Writing Desk in Rosewood and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ennio Fazioli for MIM Roma, 'Tolomeo' writing desk, rosewood veneer, walnut, steel, Italy, after 1963
The Tolomeo desk has often been mistakenly attributed to Ico Parisi due to its ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1870 period.
It is of outstanding quality, it stands on beautifully turne...
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1860s British High Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Corner desk in oak by Guillerme and Chambron, 1950s
Located in PARIS, FR
Large oak desk by the duo Robert Guillerme (1913-1990) and Jacques Chambron (1914-2001), "Votre Maison" edition, 1950s.
Shaped like an "L", the desk features a large work surface wit...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Victorian writing table / desk of the highest order. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1850-60’s period.
It is of outstanding quality, with a so...
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1850s British High Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Impressive Italian Postmodern Desk with Return in Orange Nubuck Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Desk with return, metal, brass, nubuck leather, glass, Italy, 1970s
An impressive Italian desk with return, showcasing the bold aesthetics of 1970s postmodern design. Crafted from a...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Art Deco Desk in Burr Maple
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
French Art Deco Desk
A beautiful French Art Deco desk produced in 1930 in burr maple, having three drawers and standing on a very stylish u shaped end and central support, the desk...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Art Deco Walnut Desk by Waring and Gillows
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Walnut Desk
This exceptional Art Deco walnut desk, a stunning centre piece that seamlessly combines functionality and elegance. Crafted by the renowned Waring and Gillow in...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk by Domino Mobler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Discover the form and function of genuine mid-century Danish design with this classic Scandinavian Modern desk produced by Domino Møbler of Denmark. With its timeless, simple silhoue...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Teak
20th Century French Mahogany Bureau Plat
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An early 20th Century French Bureau Plat or desk with drawers and leather inset.
In addition the desk has a slide either side which can be extended for additional work space and hid...
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1920s French Empire Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Biedermeier Secretary, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier secretary comes from Austria and was made in 19th century. It is made of coniferous wood, veneered with maple wood. It has undergone a professional renovation proces...
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Danish Modern Teak Desk with drop-leaf by Aksel Boll Jensen
Located in Brussels, BE
This Danish Modern teak desk, designed by Aksel Boll Jensen, embodies the elegance and functionality of mid-century Scandinavian design. Made from teak, the desk showcases warm tones...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Edwardian Mahogany Sheraton Style Desk
Located in Altrincham, GB
Edwardian Mahogany Sheraton Style Desk
with Dyed Sycamore Scroll, Swag and Bellflower Inlays, Inset Tooled Leather Top on Square Tapered Legs and ...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Hans J. Wegner "JH 810” oak desk, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large freestanding desk in oak by Hans J. Wegner. Produced by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1970s. Signed.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Figured Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made Art Deco figured walnut leather top desk. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s.
The quality is outstanding and this is a lovely size. T...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Leather Top Military Campaign Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb quality antique leather top military campaign pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
It is extremely well made, with a useful and smart d...
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1930s British Campaign Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Studio BBPR Versatile ‘Spazio’ Table
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' table, lacquered steel, felt, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s
In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, hire...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Antique French Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French leather top desk / writing table, dating from around the 1930’s.
The quality is outstanding, this has a gorgeous...
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1930s French Empire Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Italian Executive Frau Desk " Artu' President Desk" by Michele De Lucchi, 2006
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A studied and flexible system for furnishing management offices, meeting and board rooms. Artù uses high quality leather and wood,
handcrafted with typical Poltrona Frau quality and...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Italian antique desk with drawers in walnut wood, mid 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique desk with drawers in walnut wood, mid 1800s
Vintage and fantastic desk or writing table in walnut wood. The rectangular top ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Diagonal Desk By Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Diagonal Desk By Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
Giovanni Offredi (born 1927, Milan–died 2007, Milan) was a prominent Italian furniture and...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
19th Century Spanish Wood Trestle Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 19th century wood console table from Spain. Rectangular top and four wood legs with ornate carved detailing. Original dark stain shows great age and patina. Perfect as cons...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique and Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.
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