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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
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
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
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
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
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
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
Primitive Console / Desk, France 1790
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive Console / Desk
France, 1790
Composed of oak, with drawer on each end.
42"L x 24"d x 27"h
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1790s French Directoire Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Victorian leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.
It is very well made and is a lovely size. It sits ...
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1860s British High Victorian Antique 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
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
Small Spanish Walnut Table - 17th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely little Spanish table from the 17th century
Table that can be used as a desk or a small table
It has a very beautiful walnut top with a beautiful thickness of 4 cm made of one ...
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17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
Biedermeier Secretary, Maple Veneer, Ink on Wood Decor, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful Secretary comes from Germany and was made in 19th century. The piece is made of coniferous wood, veneered with maple wood veneer on the inside. When opening the main s...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
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
Art Deco Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
An outstanding Art Deco burr walnut leather top desk. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s.
It is of amazing quality, with stunning burr walnut grain patterns througho...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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
Vintage Danish Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for HP Hansen
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Danish desk by Svend Aage Madsen for HP Hansen. This was recently imported from Denmark, it dates from the 1960’s.
It is of superb quality and has an incredibly s...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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 Olivetti, Studio BBPR
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
Vintage Danish Teak Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning vintage Danish teak desk by Arne Wahl Iversen. It was made in Denmark by Vinde Mobelfabrik, it dates from the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, this has bea...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
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
Vintage Charlotte Horstmann Campaign Style Sawhorse Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dashing mid century campaign style desk crafted in teak with a black leather top banded in brass having a case with a fold down center ...
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20th Century Hong Kong Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Writing Desk in the Louis XVI Style, Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Writing desk in the Louis XVI style, early 20th century.
A Louis XVI style writing case in precious wood marquetry with writing motifs, early 20th century.
H: 103.5cm, W: 72.5cm, D:...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Industrial Work Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large and sturdy work table is full of weathered charm and Mid-Century details. Raised edges keep items from falling or rolling off the surface, and additional drawers add funct...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Presidential Executive teak desk by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brussels, BE
Elevate your workspace with this iconic presidential executive desk designed by Arne Vodder. Crafted from rich teak, this mid-century masterpiece showcases Vodder’s signature clean l...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Artona desk designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1979.
Located in Athens, Attiki
The Artona executive desk by Afra and Tobia Scarpa was the first line ever produced by Maxalto.
Maxalto was set up in 1975 as a high-end division of B&B Italia to focus exclusively ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Burl
Fine French Art Deco Cherry Desk with Bronze Details
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco two drawers cherry desk with bronze details.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
19th Century English Pine Desk with Tooled Leather Top and Brass Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English pine desk from the 19th century with tooled leather top. Introduce timeless charm into your home with this 19th-century English pine desk, a piece that blends practicality...
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19th Century English Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Satinwood Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Victorian satin wood writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1860 period.
It is of outstanding quality, with gorgeous satin...
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Satinwood
Antique Keuffel & Esser Drafting Table With Iron Base
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique Keuffel & Esser Drafting Table with Iron Base.. this table goes from 30 inches tall to 38 inches tall maybe a little bit more if you push it 24 inches wide original oak top. ...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Desk Swedish Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 2 drawer Swedsh Gustavian style desk.
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1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique English British Colonial Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century English campaign desk handcrafted in mahogany in three piece construction featuring the original tooled leather top on a case with three drawers on two pedestal...
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Desk By Zanotta, Italy
By Zanotta
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk By Zanotta, Italy
When Aurelio Zanotta opened the doors to his eponymous label in 1954, its initial focus was on the production of sofas and armchairs which,...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Japanese Maiji Period Carved Desk Circa 1900
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A Japanese Meiji period writing desk dating from the late 19th century, exquisitely hand-carved, lacquered hardwood. An enchanting array of intricate carvings, including high-relief ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Edwardian Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Edwardian leather top kidney shaped desk. It was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period.
The quality is outstanding, this is extremely well made...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
French Wood Table by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great wood table by Charles Dudouyt, made in France, 1940's. Rectangular top with four thick carved wood legs and ball feet. Newly refinished in dark stain showing nice grain in woo...
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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
French Seltz Curved Writing Desk in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ebénisterie Seltz, writing desk with return, solid elm, France, 1980s
Situated in a small French region Alsace, Ebénisterie Seltz gained prominence as a workshop recognized for craf...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Elm
Merighi & Dall'Olmo Italian Floating Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Teak 1950s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Merighi & Dall'Olmo, wall-mounted sideboard, rosewood veneer, teak veneer, mirrored glass, glass, brass, lacquered steel, linoleum, Cantù, Italy, 1950s
This refined floating wall-mo...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Danish Vintage Desk by Ganddal Mobelfabrik
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made Danish vintage desk by Ganddal Mobelfabrik, dating from the 1960’s.
This is of outstanding quality and is a great size, with a very practical desig...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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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