Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
INDUSTRIAL STYLE
Industrial floor lamps, bar stools, desks and other industrial-style furnishings have experienced a resurgence in popularity with the rise of interest in minimalist design.
It's a look that celebrates the past even as it suggests vigor, productivity and brawn. The newly chic industrial style of decor repurposes the simple, sturdy furniture of an earlier world of commerce — brushed-metal storage cabinets and display shelves, task lamps and pendant lights with enameled shades, work tables with worn wooden tops and cast-iron bases — and couples them with aesthetic touches emblematic of energy and optimism, from bright upholstery fabrics to flowers.
The rise in prominence of the industrial style has come hand-in-hand with the residential repurposing of former manufacturing and warehouse districts throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In many loft apartments created in shuttered factories, the architectural envelope has been left intact.
Industrial-style interiors feature elements like raw brick walls, exposed steel beams and oak floors whose history is written in every pit and gouge. Iron and glass transom windows give definition and interest to small kitchen areas anchored by kitchen islands made of marble, steel and brass, while taxidermy or vintage neon signs serve as wall art in living rooms dotted with leather club chairs. Patina is the keynote to a decor in sync with such surroundings.
On 1stDibs you will find industrial furniture designs that wear their age beautifully — and were built to last.
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Style: Industrial
Friso Kramer Style "Werzalit" Industrial Desks
By Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small industrial work desks with teak toned formica top and dark gray frame by Werzalit, Austria. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use. Sold indivi...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique Architect's Drafting Table Keuffel & Esser Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Architect's Drafting Table Keuffel & Esser Company
Unmarked attributed to German company Keuffel Esser New York
Adjustable. One drawer.
42.5 h x 47.25 w x 35.5 d height adjus...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Coen de Vries Enameled Metal and Faux Walnut Writing Desk or Vanity
By Coen de Vries, Emmein Staal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century industrial desk or vanity designed by Coen de Vries for Emmein Staal. The desk has one set of side drawers with teak pulls, faux walnut top and black enameled metal frame...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Small Dutch Enameled Metal Industrial "3353" Desk by Gispen, 1965
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Gispen industrial enameled metal desk or vanity with linoleum top and one side drawer enameled in blue with aluminum drawer pull. Cute work desk, vanity or entry table. In origi...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Anco Bilt Folding Solid Wood Industrial Drafting Table Writing Desk
By Anco Bilt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Anco Bilt Folding Solid Wood Industrial Drafting Table Writing Desk. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 47" H (Slightly up) x 31" H (Flat) x 36" W x 24" D. Folded: 39" H x...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Adjustable Drafting Table in Cast Iron
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this 19th century adjustable drafting table in cast iron. The top of the table are original and made in solid oak, supported by a finely cast iron base with a pair of wheels...
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1920s American Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Bespoke Executive Metal Desk, Lacquered Metal, Industrial Design, Germany, 2018
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Executive metal desk in classical industrial design style. The timeless essential form with two cests of drawers, creates a clear and distinctive ...
Category
2010s German Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Early 20th Century Industrial Oak Library Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This early 20th century, quarter sawn oak desk manufactured by The Gunn Furniture Company is a a flexible industrial piece with rich history that can be used as a desk, work table, d...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Gispen Industrial "7804" Desk in Blue & Gray with Two Drawers & Slide Out Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Gispen industrial "7804" desk with blue linoleum top and blue enameled metal drawers fronts designed by A.R. Cordemeyer. There is a slide-out shelf hidden above the two drawers....
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Ralph Lauren Trestle Desk
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Evergreen, CO
Crafted from wood and finished with a light stain that enhances the wood's natural grain, this beautiful desk by Ralph Lauren Home features a plank top raised on wooden trestle legs....
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2010s Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Industrial Cast Iron Drafting / Drawing Table by Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s American eagle drawing table by Keuffel & Esser Co.
Overall dimensions: 32″ x 51″
Height range when top is flat: 37″ – 48″
Materials: Cast Iron &...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
A.R. Cordemeyer for Gispen "3803" Desk or Vanity with Linoleum Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century gray enameled desk or vanity designed by A.R. Cordemeyer for famed Dutch manufacturer Gispen. This 1960s desk has one white cabinet with two drawers, a corrugated metal p...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Cast Iron Drafting Table by A. Hoffman Co. 1910 Rochester, NY
By A. Hoffman Co.
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
1910 drafting table by A. Hoffman Co. blackened cast iron and steel with wood. Stamped "Peerless" "ROCHESTER NY" "A HOFFMAN CO". Cast iron tripod base. Fu...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage Industrial Jean Prouvé Style One Seat School Desk
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Vintage Industrial school desk.
In the style of Jean Prouvé
Striking French design from the 1950s /60s.
Green lacquered met...
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1950s French Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Walnut Drafting Table Adjustable Lift and Tilt Steel Base
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handcrafted in Baltimore. This Marabu inspired, custom-crafted drafting table is a fully functional piece. It boasts an adjustable height and tilt feature that effortlessly adjusts v...
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2010s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Walnut Butch Block Tilt Drafting Desk Standing Height table
Located in Baltimore, MD
Crafted in the heart of Baltimore, Maryland, this modest yet impressive piece is a blend of traditional craftsmanship and practicality.
The table features a solid 1.5" walnut butche...
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2010s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Meccano Metal Desk - Headboard, Collectible Italian Furniture, Spinzi Milano
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Spinzi Meccano - Bedroom Desk - Headboard Writing Table
Headboard-Desk from Spinzi's Meccano collection, designed to be placed behind a queen size double bed to provide a comfortabl...
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2010s Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Wim Rietveld + Friso Kramer "Reply" Drafting Table for Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wim Rietveld "Reply" drafting table. The hinging mechanism was a collaborative design with Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel in 1958. Adjustable on two points. Woode...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Industrial Design Executive Metal Desk in Lacquered Metal, Germany, 2018
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Executive metal desk in classical industrial design style. The timeless essential form with two cests of drawers, creates a clear and distinctive ...
Category
2010s German Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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
Oak French Industrial Drafting Table Desk Tilt Steel Base
Located in Baltimore, MD
The Oak Top French Industrial Drafting Table is a thoughtfully designed and expertly crafted piece of furniture. Made in the USA with a commitment to using mostly domestic materials,...
Category
2010s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Victorian Soapstone Laboratory Writing Desk Bohemian Rustic Farmhouse Steel Fire
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful example of 19th century Laboratory (Institutional, Academia) Furniture. Writing desk with pullout vulcanized surfaced writing board and single drawer.
Estimated weight: ...
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1920s American Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Soapstone, Brass, Steel
1950's Post Office Steel Industrial Mail Sorting Desk Workstation Table
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage industrial salvage USPS Post Office steel mail sorting station desk circa 1956 with single drawer, cubby, and various hooks undernea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Antique American Industrial Iron and Maple Childs School Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American industrial iron and maple childs school writing desk. Item features a lower cubby storage to side, iron frame, pivoting backrest, very nice antique item, quality Ame...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Rustic Industrial Dining or Writing Table or Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century French industrial, rustic writing table or desk. Soundly constructed, all wood top with iron strap around entire edge and bottoms of legs. Trestle base. Multi purpose t...
Category
19th Century French Antique Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Painted Metal Desk with Brown Leatherette Top from Mermelada Estudio, 1960s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Painted Metal Desk with Brown Leatherette Top from Mermelada Estudio, 1960s
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Industrial Design Metal Desk in Painted and Chromed Metal and Aluminium, Bespoke
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Industrial design metal desk, lacquered and chromed metal and aluminium, made to measure.
Category
2010s German Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Painted Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Painted Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Antique American Industrial Small Drafting Table Work Desk Cast Iron Solid Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American industrial small drafting table work desk cast iron hardware solid wood. Item features cast iron hardware, adjustable height and...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Industrial Anco Bilt Cast Iron and Oak Drafting Table with Steel Surface
By Anco Bilt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial drafting table/desk in oak with steel surface, fully adjustable via cast iron hinges, knobs, and brackets manufactured by Anco Bilt of Glendale, New York (ca. 1940s).
Surf...
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cut Steel, 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
Vintage Industrial Oak Printing Press Desk Design Hamilton Typesetters WorkShop
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Antique Hamilton of Two Rivers Wisconsin Industrial steel/oak type Ledge Worktable for Printers, Printmakers, or TypeSetting. Patina and wear to all su...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Spanish Desk and Stool in Oak with Green Blue Patina
Located in Barcelona, ES
Industrial Desk and Stool, Oak, Spain, 1930s
A lovely set composed by an industrial desk with Art Deco accents patinated in Jade green-blue color with the top in oakwood.
The small s...
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20th Century Spanish Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Pine, Wood
Rationalist Italian Desk by Giuseppe Pagano
Located in Milano, IT
This desk, designed by Giuseppe Pagano between 1937 and 1942, is much more than just a piece of furniture-it's a true icon of Italian Rationalist design. Every detail of this piece e...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Cast Iron Pedestal and Glass Industrial Dining / Work Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural cast iron pedestal base and glass Industrial dining / work table.
Beautiful patina on the base. Heavy custom made glass top with cable opening in the middle.
Impress...
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Early 1900s North American Antique Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Industrial Style Raw Metal Vintage Center Table Base Jean Prouve Style, 1980s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Vienna, AT
Industrial style vintage metal center table base or table Style Jean Prouve 1980s.
A high quality industrial style table base or table from metal style Jean Prouve from the 1980s.
This extraordinary and gorgeous raw metal table base from steel works wonderful as writing desk as well as center table or dining table.
The beauty of this minimalist industrial table features the imperfection and you could see tear and wear in this hand made work, particularly in the structured material and finish.
Consider pairing with rustic, contemporary or mid century environment and with cosy and earthen color tones.
Great to use table tops...
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Late 20th Century European Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Dining Table 'NIAN' Made of Concrete and Steel (200cm)
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
'NIAN' is a dining table
by Bentu Design
Tabletop: concrete
Table base: powder coated steel
4 sizes available:
- Small: 180 x 80 cm (H 74cm)
- Medium: 200 x 80 cm (H 74cm)...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Concrete, Steel
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Large fiberglass desk by Martin Szekely, 2000s
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare and remarkable desk model "plate-forme" from the "Six Constructions" series, designed by Martin Szekely and edited by Kreo in 2002. This minimalist piece was produced in only ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Industrial Design Rolling Cart/ Trolley Lacquered Metal for Office/Living Spaces
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Rolling cart / trolley in classical industrial design style. The timeless essential form is adapted office and living spaces with different interior situ...
Category
2010s German Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Palisander Desk with a Three Drawers Unit by Jules Wabbes, Belgium, 1960
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
Black Lacquered and chromed metal parts. Palisander and multiplex.
Designed by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier International.
Three drawers unit.
Each handle are stamped "WABBES".
Belgium, 1960.
Litt.: Het fifties -meubel in Belgïe ( Mil De Koning...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Scrivania in ferro e laminato di palissandro di Mobiltecnica Torino anni '70
Located in Premariacco, IT
Importante scrivania direzionale italiana anni '70 circa, produzione Mobiltecnica Torino.
Si presenta con una struttura in ferro corredata di tre cassetti scorrevoli sul lato sinist...
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1970s Italian Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Modern Industrial Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern industrial desk with cast 'Vintage' metal bound top and tapered pegs with a rustic oak parquetry inlaid top with a leather inset writing surfa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Bbpr for Olivetti, Spazio Table, Desk, 1950s/60s
By Studio BBPR
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large 'Spazio' table or desk with a top covered in green vinyl, resting on a gray and black metal base. The feet end with black circular tips.
Studio BBPR model for Olivetti, in the...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Painted Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Painted aluminium desk with laminate top from Carlotti, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Industrial Equestrian Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Industrial Equestrian desk of walnut and reclaimed wood with an iron base. The parquetry inlaid top with five drawers is flanked by two horse heads...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Industrial Live Edge Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Absolutely fantastic writing desk, seamlessly blending nature and machine. A sturdy live edge slab desktop offers ample workspace for any project on hand. An industrial iron base fea...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Industrial Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern iron and mango wood Industrial desk finished in our dark ascot finish, with a bold style and design. An ideal desk in a home office or corporate environment.
Dimensions: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Refinished Metal Console Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metal console table with beveled glass top, restored with a bare metal style finish.
(Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer).
Category
20th Century Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut Blood Red
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a bevelled wooden top. The irregular b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Green Leatherette and Metal Cabinets, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Pair of green leatherette and metal cabinets with shelf, Italy, 60s. Provenance Gabicce Mare city hall.
Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden pack...
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1960s Italian Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Desk by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century school desk designed by Willy Van Der Meeren and produced by Tubax in Belgium.
Industrial design which was widely used in schools. Sadly troughout the time when schools ...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut Pink
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top. The irregular be...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut White
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top. The irregular be...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Fokker Airplane Wingflap Writing Desk
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Fokker Airplane Wingflap writing desk
Desk made from the left and right wing flab of a Fokker F50.
Fokker was one of the pioneers in Airplane design and manufacturing.
The Founder...
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2010s Dutch Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Solid Antique Oak Writing Table, circa 1920
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920 we offer this Solid Antique Oak Writing Table.
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1920s American Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Painted Metal Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Painted metal desk with laminate top from Carlotti, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Dining Table 'Nian' Made of Terrazzo and Steel
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
'NIAN' is a dining (terrazzo version)
by Bentu design
Tabletop: White terrazzo
Table base: Powder-coated steel
Bentu Design's furniture derives its uniqueness from the simplicity ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Industrial desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Industrial desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Industrial desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are North America, Europe, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include Alexander Diaz Andersson, ATRA, GMD Berlin, and Bolander. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $188 and tops out at $57,492 while the average work can sell for $3,395.