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Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

MINIMALIST STYLE

A revival in the popularity of authentic Minimalist furniture is rooted in history while reflecting the needs and tastes of the 21st century. Designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s aphorism that “less is more” influenced the evolution of 20th-century interiors with an emphasis on function and order. This was a shift from the 19th century, with its lavish Victorian decorating, and was spread around the world through design styles including Bauhaus and brutalism.

Yet Minimalism was present in furniture design long before the clean lines of modernism, such as in the simple and elegant utility of Shaker furniture. Although the Minimalist art movement of the 1960s and ’70s had little crossover with furniture design, artist Donald Judd was inspired by the Shakers in creating his own spare daybeds and tables from sturdy wood. (Judd, whose advocacy of symmetry also informed his architectural projects, furnished his Manhattan loft with unassuming but poetic works by iconic modernist designers such as Gerrit Rietveld and Alvar Aalto.)

Understatement rather than ornamentation and open space instead of clutter are central themes for a Minimalist living room and bedroom. As opposed to Maximalism, the focus for Minimalist furniture and decor is on simplicity and considering the design and purpose of every object.

Furnishings are usually made in neutral or monochrome colors and pared down to their essentials — think nesting coffee tables, sectional sofas and accent pieces such as ottomans. And Minimalist ceramics can help achieve a decor that is both timeless and of the moment. The organic textures and personalization of handmade craftsmanship associated with these works have served as a sort of anti-Internet to screen-weary decorators. That said, while the thoughtful ergonomics of Scandinavian modern furniture, with its handcrafted teak frames, are at home in Minimalist spaces, so are the quietly striking pieces by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa that employ industrial materials like stainless steel, aluminum and plastic.

Minimalist furniture is not for making flashy statements; it boasts subdued appeal and excels at harmonizing with any room. And, as it encompasses many different movements and eras of design, it also never goes out of style, owing to its tasteful refinement.

Find a collection of Minimalist tables, seating, lighting and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Minimalist
Walnut Black MiMi Console or Tiny Desk by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi console table creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with painted surface...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Walnut, Plywood

Chinese Black Lacquer Writing Desk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This five-drawer writing desk from the early 20th century has a timeless simplicity, designed with clean-lines and an even, black lacquer finish. Crafted of northern elm (yumu), the ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Elm

'AB019' Wall Desk in Lacquered Oak & Drawer by Anker Bak for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
'AB019' Wall Desk in Lacquered Oak & Drawer by Anker Bak for Carl Hansen & Son In collaboration with Carl Hansen & Søn, Danish designer Anker Bak has designed a desk that has been ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Nº113 Vein-cut Romano Travertine Console Table by Amee Allsop
Located in East Hampton, NY
Meticulously and simply crafted with solid 3cm thick travertine slabs, the proportions create a lightness of form juxtaposing the materiality. A continuation of Coffee Table Nº 106,...
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2010s American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Travertine

Ebonized Wood All Black MiMi Desk by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The faceted geometry of the MiMi desk creates a slender, elegant profile and captures light differently depending on the orientation. This modern and gracefu...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Birch, Plywood

Oak Wood MiMi Desk White by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi desk creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with painted surfaces that captu...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Oak, Plywood

Contemporary Organic Natural Plaster Desk 323cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design, handmade natural plaster desk with a textured and earthy character. This unique first of its kind design is handcrafted with multiple layers Mortex® on ...
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel

White Oak Worth & Worth Table Slatted
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This molten grain walnut table spans in magical chamfered edges. Handcrafted in solid oak, a perfect setup for a desk. This was designed for the interior of a storefront gallery space to serve as a desk with two side cabinet...
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2010s American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Walnut

Walnut Dresser Continuous Grain Drawer Fronts Bookmatched
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Boston Dresser is a double book-matched piece with luscious drawers in dark walnut. Round over void edges with a cantilevered belly on slender legs....
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2010s American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Walnut

Ebonized Wood All Black MiMi Console or Tiny Desk by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The faceted geometry of the MiMi console table creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with angled surfaces that capture light. This sculptural and ...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Plywood, Oak, Birch

C.E.O. Cube Leather Desk Designed by Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Poltrona Frau
Located in Zagreb, HR
Highly exclusive CEO cube desk in leather, designed by Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Poltrona Frau, Italy late 90s/00s The price of the new ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Walnut Orange MiMi Console or Tiny Desk by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi console table creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with painted surface...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Walnut, Plywood

M_016 Desk / Lava Stone by Monolith Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carved from a single block of lava stone, the M_016 Desk's minimalist form and powerful silhouette bring a bold, brutalist style to any room. Numbered and Signed *Given the unique...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Stone

Nº113 Travertine console table or desk by Amee Allsop
Located in East Hampton, NY
Meticulously and simply crafted with solid travertine slabs, the proportions create a lightness of form juxtaposing the materiality. A continuation of Coffee Table Nº 106, this cons...
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2010s American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Travertine

Walnut Black MiMi Table by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi table creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with painted surfaces that cap...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech, Oak, Plywood

USM Haller Desk Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Scharer, Switzerland
Located in Athens, Attiki
USM Haller table designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1964 A great modern, significant design piece that can be used as a dining table or an executive desk...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Stainless Steel

Narrow Minimalist Desk in two tone burl and walnut w/Nickel bronze tubular legs
Located in New York City, NY
French Art Deco slim and streamline unusual desk in two tone wood with side storage compartment, polished nickeled bronze banded surround and matching square tube supports. This Mini...
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Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Nickel

Meridiem Desk of Antiqued Mirror and Patinated Steel, Made in Italy
Located in London, GB
The Meridiem desk is designed by Emél & Browne in the Minimalist and contemporary style and custom made in Italy by skilled artisans. The Meridiem desk reflects the transition from midnight to the coming dawn. The essence of this transcendent time is expressed with an array of clear and antiqued mirror finishes...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Contemporary Organic Natural Plaster Desk 285cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design, handmade natural plaster desk with a textured and earthy character. Stain free and very easy to maintain. Unlike natural stone, the plaster surface has a...
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel

Oak White MiMi Table by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi table creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with painted surfaces that cap...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Plywood, Beech

Writing Desk Table by Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Deborah Ehrlich's simple writing desk is handmade with traditional joinery by an incredibly talented master craftsman in RI. The delicate proporti...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Ash, Hickory, Oak

Contemporary Organic Natural Plaster Desk 250cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design, handmade natural plaster desk with a textured and earthy character. Stain free and very easy to maintain. Unlike natural stone, the plaster surface has a...
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel

19th Century Italian Oak Desk
Located in Nijlen, BE
An Italian writing desk that has been used a lot by an artist over the years. It comes from the north of Italy. Due to use, the tablet has weathered to a silky soft. Very sturdy tabl...
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19th Century Italian Antique Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Bacco desk in clear glass attributed to Tonelli, Italy, 1980s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Attributed to Tonelli Design... is a glass table whose pure lines convey all the strength of its balance. Supports can be arranged mirrored or parallel ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass

The Secretary by Jonathan Nesci in Powder Coated Aluminum Plate with Leather
Located in Columbus, IN
The Secretary: Designed by American industrial and furniture designer Jonathan Nesci, and is made of powder-coated aluminum, steel, and leather. ___ This is a beautifully built...
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2010s American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Minimalist Steel and Glass Trestle Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist steel and glass trestle table.
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Late 20th Century French Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Charcoal Modern Waterfall Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A perfect blend of modern elegance and functionality. This desk showcases a smooth, waterfall-style top that seamlessly flows into the three storage drawers integrated into the apron...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Next General Desk by Jonathan Nesci in Wax Polished Aluminum Plate
Located in Columbus, IN
Next General desk made in three eights inch thick waxed aluminum. The tiered top has cord drop offsets in the back as well as the bottom. Variations, leather and powder colors are av...
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2010s American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Butternut Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Table Top, Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The study desk is made with a butternut powder-coated steel frame and a pearl coloured natural linoleum tabletop. The linoleum for our desks is selected for...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Mid-Century Chrome Trestles Desk, 1970s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-Century Chrome Trestles Desk, 1970s Minimalist - table desk - Vintage furniture Measures : 140x70cm H:74cm Materials : Chrome - Glass Light signs of oxidation on the trestles.
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20th Century Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

"Hillestak' dining table/desk by Robin Day in the 1950's for Hille
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage beech table compass feet by Robin Day for Hille, United Kingdom 1950s "Hillestak" dining table designed by Robin Day in the 1950s for Hille, UK. The table has beech compass l...
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Mid-20th Century British Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Contemporary Organic Natural Plaster Desk 215cm by Atelier BB
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design, handmade natural plaster desk with a textured and earthy character. Stain free and very easy to maintain. Unlike natural stone, the plaster surface has a...
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel

General Desk by Jonathan Nesci in Wax Polished Aluminum Plate
Located in Columbus, IN
General desk made in quarter-inch waxed aluminum. The tiered top has cord drop offsets in the back as well as the bottom. Produced for The New, the inaugural show of Volume Gallery...
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2010s American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut Rose Copper
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 Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Desk, SOA by Reda Amalou Design, 2021, Deep Garnet Lacquer, Walnut, 160 cm
Located in Paris, FR
American walnut structure, Lacquered drawers. The inside is finished with leather. Special size and color made to order. Exits also as a console. Measures : 160 cm. Designed by Reda...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Supernova, Recycled Cast Aluminum Trestle Table Legs & Glass by Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary supernova is a dynamic, self-levelling trestle cast entirely from entirely recycled aluminium in a fully sustainable closed-loop factory. Simple and versatile to ori...
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2010s British Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Pair of Raw Live Edge Wood Hourglass Dining Table Pedestals
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Completely unique and one of a kind twist to your traditional live edge table. These hourglass shaped pedestals are solid wood and could easily support a huge piece of glass. They wo...
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20th Century Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

Supernova, Recycled Cast Aluminum Black Trestles & Glass Desk by Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary supernova is a dynamic, self-levelling trestle cast entirely from entirely recycled aluminium in a fully sustainable closed-loop factory. Simple and versatile to ori...
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2010s British Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Gae Aulenti's "Gaetano" desk for Zanotta, Italy 1973
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Gaetano work table by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta. The original beveled crystal top edged in red, supported by two folding black enameled aluminum trestles with rubber shelf supports. A ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Crystal, Aluminum

Contemporary & minimalist Cantilever Desk in Recycled Polished Stainless Steel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This extended c-shaped desk with cantilevered top is made of 1/4” recycled polished stainless steel or brass. It is also available in 5/8" transparent lucite. Its top projecting surf...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Desk, TARA by Reda Amalou, 2019, Beige Lacquer Top, Walnut, 140 cm
Located in Paris, FR
The perfect interior writing desk. Size: 140cm Flat surface, smooth, purity of the line only asking to be inhabited. If it is a console or a desk, TARA is a piece that distinguish it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Walnut

'Nido' Mid-Century Modern style Desk in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Nido desk is comprised of an ample work area and a slim drawer all enclosed by delicate slats and suspended upon four slender legs. The offset drawer pull breaks the symmetry of the ...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Supernova, Recycled Cast Aluminum Contemporary Table Leg in Raw by Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary supernova is a dynamic, self-levelling trestle cast entirely from entirely recycled aluminium in a fully sustainable closed-loop factory. Simple and versatile to ori...
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2010s British Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Stellarnova Desk or Dining Table, Cast Bronze Legs with Bamboo Ply Top
Located in London, GB
The biomorphic forms of the elegant Stellarnova legs are inspired by nature and sand cast in recycled aluminium or bronze in a fully sustainable closed-loop factory. Designed with a ...
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2010s British Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Desk, TARA by Reda Amalou, 2019, Orange Lacquer Top, Walnut, 160cm
Located in Paris, FR
The perfect Interior Writing Desk : 160cm Flat surface, smooth, purity of the line only asking to be inhabited. If it is a console or a desk, TARA is a piece that distinguish itself ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Wood

'AB019' Wall Desk in Lacquered Oak by Anker Bak for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
'AB019' Wall Desk in Lacquered Oak by Anker Bak for Carl Hansen & Son In collaboration with Carl Hansen & Søn, Danish designer Anker Bak has designed a desk that has been pared bac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Minimalist Brazilian Handcrafted Peroba Desk ''Cantilever'' by Dimitrih Correa
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Cantilever is a minimal working desk designed to offer great usability and pleasure. The aesthetics proposes a clean approach by using a cantilever system to hold the table surfac...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Walnut Console Table Continuous Grain Drawer Fronts
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This molten grain walnut table spans in magical round over edges. It is handcrafted in solid walnut with tapered legs, a perfect setup for a console or an artist's desk. Drawer front...
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2010s American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Walnut

Minimalist Brazilian Handcrafted Freijó Desk ''Cantilever'' by Dimitrih Correa
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Cantilever is a minimal working desk designed to offer great usability and pleasure. The aesthetics proposes a clean approach by using a cantilever system to hold the table surface....
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Minimal Writing desk Office Table Red Travertine Marble Crystal Glass Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
'PD V2' is a table designed and created by Atelier Barberini & Gunnell in Italy. The base is made up of two solid monoliths of premium red travertine and the top in finest extra-clea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Crystal, Travertine, Marble

Supernova, Recycled Cast Aluminum Table Leg in White by Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary supernova is a dynamic, self-levelling trestle cast entirely from entirely recycled aluminium in a fully sustainable closed-loop factory. Simple and versatile to orientate, the star-shaped structure can be positioned vertically for a high desk or dining table or horizontally for a low coffee table. The number of trestles can vary according to glass size and are available in sea green, bright orange, charcoal black, pure white or raw aluminium. This listing is for one trestle only. Glass not...
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2010s British Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Mikado Minimal Folding Table, Black American Walnut in Black Steel Frame
Located in beirut, LB
Inspired by old-school field operating tables, the Mikado folding table features a solid wood top and solid steel legs. In-cased with a signature steel edge to protect the wood when folded flat. The mikado table...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Supernova, Recycled Cast Aluminum Table Leg in Black by Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary supernova is a dynamic, self-levelling trestle cast entirely from entirely recycled aluminium in a fully sustainable closed-loop factory. Simple and versatile to ori...
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2010s British Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Supernova, Recycled Cast Aluminum Table Leg in White by Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary supernova is a dynamic, self-levelling trestle cast entirely from entirely recycled aluminium in a fully sustainable closed-loop factory. Simple and versatile to orientate, the star-shaped structure can be positioned vertically for a high desk or dining table or horizontally for a low coffee table. The number of trestles can vary according to glass size and are available in sea green, bright orange, charcoal black, pure white or raw aluminium. This listing is for one trestle only. Glass not...
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2010s British Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Supernova, Recycled Cast Aluminum Table Leg in Black by Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary supernova is a dynamic, self-levelling trestle cast entirely from entirely recycled aluminium in a fully sustainable closed-loop factory. Simple and versatile to ori...
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2010s British Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

'AB019' Wall Desk in Black Laminate & Drawer by Anker Bak for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
'AB019' Wall Desk in Black Laminate & Drawer by Anker Bak for Carl Hansen & Son In collaboration with Carl Hansen & Søn, Danish designer Anker Bak has designed a desk that has been...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Minimalist Modern O Mr. President Oak Children Desk or Occasional Table by Bulo
By Bulo
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous O Mr. President oak children's desk or occasional table by Bulo. Bulo celebrates its 50th anniversary with inspiration. The Bulo designers team created this unique work tabl...
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

'AB019' Wall Desk in Black Laminate by Anker Bak for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
'AB019' Wall Desk in Black Laminate by Anker Bak for Carl Hansen & Son In collaboration with Carl Hansen & Søn, Danish designer Anker Bak has designed a desk that has been pared ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Minimalist desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Minimalist 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, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America 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 Brodie Neill, Made in Ratio, Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer , and Ale Preda. 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 $840 and tops out at $44,250 while the average work can sell for $3,654.

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