Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
POSTMODERN STYLE
Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s. The characteristics of vintage postmodern furniture and other postmodern objects and decor for the home included loud-patterned, usually plastic surfaces; strange proportions, vibrant colors and weird angles; and a vague-at-best relationship between form and function.
ORIGINS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerges during the 1960s; popularity explodes during the ’80s
- A reaction to prevailing conventions of modernism by mainly American architects
- Architect Robert Venturi critiques modern architecture in his Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture (1966)
- Theorist Charles Jencks, who championed architecture filled with allusions and cultural references, writes The Language of Post-Modern Architecture (1977)
- Italian design collective the Memphis Group, also known as Memphis Milano, meets for the first time (1980)
- Memphis collective debuts more than 50 objects and furnishings at Salone del Milano (1981)
- Interest in style declines, minimalism gains steam
CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Dizzying graphic patterns and an emphasis on loud, off-the-wall colors
- Use of plastic and laminates, glass, metal and marble; lacquered and painted wood
- Unconventional proportions and abundant ornamentation
- Playful nods to Art Deco and Pop art
POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Ettore Sottsass
- Robert Venturi
- Alessandro Mendini
- Michele de Lucchi
- Michael Graves
- Nathalie du Pasquier
VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.
Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini — a onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.
Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group, which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.
Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals.
After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.
On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.
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Style: Post-Modern
Piano desk black lacqued wood
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A sleek, black-polished, sculptural piece conjuring the presence of a grand piano.
Piano Desk evokes an intricate fusion of the grace in artistic expressi...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Adjustable Desk in Beech Produced by Seltz, France 1980s
Located in Hellouw, NL
A striking piece of 1980s French design, this desk by Seltz embodies a unique approach to construction and form. Designed with precision and a clear sense of innovation, it plays wit...
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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Beech
Scandinavian Ergonomic Design Writing Desk and Stool, Stokke, 1980's
By Stokke
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Scandinavian ergonomic design writing desk with pivoting stool, made by Stokke, Norway 1980's. Ergonomical designed writing desk with black inlay and middle reading section w...
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1980s Norwegian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
1970s Italian Travertine Dining, Conference Table, Desk, Rectangle Post-Modern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Simple is so often better! This elegant rectangular dining table shows us that. Filled and polished travertine-marble, with just the right amount of attractive natural grain. And a b...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Travertine, Marble
"Zeno" Asymmetrical Beech and Ebony Desk by Massimo Scolari for Giorgetti, 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A well crafted asymmetric 90's desk designed by Massimo Scolari for Giorgetti S.p.A. The desk is made of a beech frame with Macassar Ebony inset top and aluminum hardware. The leg ha...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum
Rare 'Kono' Dining Table / Desk by Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, 1984
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and large 'Kono' table, which works excellent as either a dining table or a desk, by Lella Vignelli and Massimo Vignelli was designed in 1984 and this example created in the mid-to-late 1980s by Casigliani in Pisa, Italy. This rare example of the 'Kono' design features a monumental Black Granite slab for the top, two thick slabs of Imperial Red Granite which connect together to form one of the bases, and the Vignellis signature Patinated Copper cone which forms the other base.
The 'Kono' design was normally made as coffee tables so it is quite rare to find examples made scaled up in dining table size. In addition, typical Kono tables were made with glass tops and a single slab granite base. This example however, the Vignellis selected Black Granite instead of the typical glass tops. Also, rather than using a rectangular single-slab base, this example features an L-shaped base constructed with two slabs that connect together along one angled edge. It still employs the cone-shaped patinated copper base typical of Kono tables, however this example is much larger of course than cocktail table versions.
The Vignelli Center for Design Studies, which houses the artists’ archive, confirmed this table to be one of two known drawings by the Vignellis (a copy of the Vignelli sketch, which they provided, is included in the photo gallery) though it is unknown if the other table was ever produced, making this table potentially an important one-of-a-kind.
The Black Granite top in lower light settings is dark, deep and mysterious. With direct sunlight its luminosity is intense - see the photo gallery for images of the table in direct sunlight from our skylight above. It glows, shines and shimmers with incredible vibrancy, similar to diamonds - to see it in person is quite exquisite and remarkable. While we only had it set up under our skylight for a couple hours, I would describe the experience as recharging - I felt like I had just spent a couple hours meditating, this would be incredible to wake up to every day before leaving to work.
The Vignellis described the 'Kono' table as: “This design exploits the relationship between geometrical figures and material finishes." Over the course of their four-decade-long design practice, Lella and Massimo Vignelli collaborated on projects that ranged from product design and brand identity to interior and furniture design. Whether designing New York City’s subway map...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Granite, Copper
1980s Herman Miller Burdick Group Post Modern Industrial Design Modular Desk USA
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A rare opportunity to buy a stunning Post Modern desk designed in 1981 by Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller.
Burdick’s first product for Herman Miller was the 'Burdick Group System', ...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum, Steel
Customizable Large Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Top, Made in England
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large study desk is made with a burgundy powder coated steel frame and a deep red linoleum top made from all natural ingredients, such as flax, wood flour and limestone. The furniture linoleum provides a natural satin matt surface with a warm fine texture, a look and feel that is very tactile. This modern minimal desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel
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 Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Walnut, Burl
Postmodern Memphis Design Writing Desk, Germany, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
This striking postmodern writing desk exemplifies the bold aesthetics of the Memphis design movement. The desk features an asymmetrical green laminated wood surface supported by a bl...
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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
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 Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal, Brass
Sage Drawers Gaston Floating Writing Desk 80 cm Natural Oak by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Sage Drawers Gaston Floating Writing Desk 80 cm Natural Oak by HARTO
Dimensions: W 80 x D 32 x H 72 cm.
Materials: MDF wood veneer, Lacquered MDF, Leather.
Weight: 27.5 kg
Gaston h...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Petrol Blue Drawers Gaston Floating Writing Desk 80 cm Natural Walnut by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Petrol Blue Drawers Gaston Floating Writing Desk 80 cm Natural Walnut by HARTO
Dimensions: W 80 x D 32 x H 72 cm.
Materials: MDF wood veneer, Lacquered MDF, Leather.
Weight: 27.5 kg...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Postmodern White Laminate Credenza Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
Postmodern white laminate credenza desk, of extended rectangular form, with four drawers across the top section, above a cantilevered lower section with two short drawers and a suppo...
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20th Century Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Laminate
Postmodern Desk, Writing Table by Bohumil Landsman, 1970s, Fully Restored
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Exquisitely crafted in the 1970s, this vintage desk showcases a harmonious blend of style and functionality. With its sleek and lightweight design, it exudes a timeless appeal that i...
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1970s Czech Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Marble Dining Table or Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking marble dining table or desk from Italy circa 1990's. It features beautifully grained marble slab construction.
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Marble
Postmodern Memphis Design Interlubke Writing Desk, Home Office, Germany 1980s
By Interlübke
Located in Zagreb, HR
Stunning Memphis design style postmodern desk manufactured in the 1980s in Germany by a high-end furniture company Interlubke
The desk is a pure example of Memphis's design.
It'...
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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Arquitectonica 1984 Madonna Table Desk Memphis Milano Postmodern Miami Sottsass
Located in Munster, NRW
Madonna table by Arquitectonica Miami for Memphis Milano, 1984.
Iconic an extremely rare postmodern piece and one of the only Memphis Group productions whose design was commissione...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl 'Directors' Writing Desk in White Polyurethane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl, 'Directors' writing desk, polyurethane, Germany, 1970/71
Ernest Hofmann, also known by his artist name 'Igl', recently gained an international audienc...
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1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Plastic
Rúna Smoked Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Rúna Smoked Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D130 x W65 x H74 cm
Material: Smoked solid oak
Weight: 37 kg
Also available in different finishes. Please contact us.
Timeless ...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Rúna White Oiled Solid Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Rúna White Oiled Solid Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D130 x W65 x H74 cm
Material: White oiled solid oak
Weight: 37 kg
Also available in different finishes. Please contact ...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Modern Contemporary Italian Dining Table "METRA" by Makio Hasuike for Seccose
By Seccose
Located in Philadelphia, PA
For your consideration a beautiful sculptural dining table designed by Makio Hasuike for Seccose, Italy, circa 1980s. The name is METRA and is built with a super light yet super-stro...
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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum
Postmodern desk, interlübke
By Interlübke
Located in Neuss, NW
Postmodern desk by interlübke from the 1980s. High quality desk with a white asymethric working surface and white lacquered tubular steel legs.
Quality Features:
very good work...
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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel
Rare Marzio Cecchi Writing Desk with Sculpted Bronze Base
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marzio Cecchi, writing desk, lacquered wood, lacquered iron, bronze, leather, Italy, 1985
Italian-based designer Marzio Cecchi (1940-1990) designed this remarkable office set that ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Bronze, Iron
Gae Aulenti worktable / desk, Gaetano-series for Zanotta, Italy Post-Modern
By Gae Aulenti, Zanotta
Located in Stockholm, SE
Worktable / desk with original glass top with two black and red colored metal folding saw horse legs. Model Cardine, apart of the Geatano-series designed in the 1970s by Gae Aulenti ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Mistral Writing Desk by Studio Bazazo
Located in Geneve, CH
Mistral Writing Desk by Studio Bazazo
Dimensions: D 65 x W 180 x H 75 cm.
Materials: French oak, Alcantara, and steel.
Light as a breeze with the force to shape landscapes, the “Mi...
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2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Other
1980's Memphis Style 'La Vuelta' Desk by Perry King and Santiago Miranda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980's Memphis Style 'La Vuelta' desk by Perry King & Santiago Miranda. Named after a Spanish bicycle race this large versatile desk has attractive curves and unique accents that liv...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Post Modern Marble Glass Dining Table Made in Italy by Artedi
By Artedi
Located in New York, NY
Chic, voguish, and sophisticated late 20th C large dining table by noted Italian furniture maker Artedi. The table features an impressive beveled plate glass top ( 78.25. x 39. 25 x ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Marble, Brass
Writing desk space age ORIX model produced by Molteni Italia 1970s
Located in Milano, MI
iconic vintage space age design desk model Orix designed by Vittorio Parigi and Nanni Prina, production Molteni 1971. Orange-colored ABS plastic top, the chromed steel frame, tilting...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Rúna Oiled Walnut Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Rúna Oiled Walnut desk by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D130 x W65 x H74 cm
Material: Oiled solid walnut
Weight: 37 kg
Also available in different finishes.
Timeless desk with a po...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Ernest H. Igl for Bayer AG 'Hadi' Desk
By Ernest Igl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest Igl for Bayer AG, 'Hadi' desk, polyurethane, Germany, 1970s
This design by Ernest Igl truly resembles the ethos of the seventies, featuring the commonly used material of that time: polyurethane. Ernest Igl strived for the creation of a desk that focused on functionality combined with an aesthetically pleasing design for daily use. This is discernible in the playful composition of curved lines and round shapes executed in the whole construction. On the left side, three drawers are situated hidden perfectly in the column of the design. At the right side there is a storage compartment placed. Taking every stylistic realization into account, this writing desk feels retro, without clashing with contemporary interiors.
Ernest Hofmann...
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1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Plastic
Secretary Desk ‘Entremanos’ by Spanish Artist Andrés Nagel for Akaba, 1988 Spain
Located in Zagreb, HR
Postmodern anthropomorphic form secretary desk 'Entremanos' made of cut steel and wood
Stunning avant-garde sculptural surrealist design by Spanish ...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel, Chrome
Triangular Memphis Style Inspired Lacquered 'Boca Desk' by Leon Rosen for Pace
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Triangular, almost sail-shaped desk in high gloss lacquered walnut with three drawers. The desk is mounted on cylindrical black lacquered legs, with one prominent tapered black lacqu...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Roberto Fallani "IONICA" Desk with chair for Formitalia, Italy, 1991.
Located in Padova, IT
Roberto Fallani "IONICA" Desk with chair for Formitalia, Italy, 1991.
Chair dimensions cm 72x63xH112
Lacquered wood with gilded and silver inserts.
Literature: F. D'Amico, M. Do...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
1980s Teal Laminated Over Wood Waterfall Desk Karl Springer Style
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and one of a kind, in the style of Karl Springer, Tiffany teal laminate over solid wood desk you co...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1980s Postmodern Marble Stone Executive Two Sided Desk
Located in Madison, WI
Incredible 1980s Postmodern Marble designer desk. Great for use as an executive desk or a two sided desk. The black pieces supporting the marble writing...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Vittorio Introini Rare Sculptural Fiberglass Desk for Saporiti Italy
Located in Padova, IT
This sculptural free-standing desk was designed by the Italian designer Vittorio Introini. Due to its all-white design and the distinct shapes, this desk has a strong sculptural look...
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1970s Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Fiberglass, Wood
Ideale Writing Desk by Dale Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Ideale Writing Desk by Dale Italia
Dimensions: D 65 x W 105 x H 88 cm.
Materials: Walnut.
Writing desk with top in walnut veneer blockboard. Structure and legs in solid walnut Inclu...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
White Honoré Desk Natural Oak by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
White Honoré Desk Natural Oak by HARTO
Dimensions: W 136 x D 65 x H 83 cm.
Materials: Solid wood, Wood veneered MDF.
Weight: 43.5 kg
The Honoré desk is resolutely practical and aesthetic with its large workspace and its refined silhouette. Ingenious, it hides cables and chargers under its desk and its drawer allows you to store everything. Form and function go hand in hand at Honoré and every detail is designed for the comfort and inspiration of its user. The Honoré desk is made in Portugal, in solid oak, oak veneered MDF and lacquered MDF. Honoré is a creation of Pierre-François Dubois...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Executive Desk, Italy, 1980s Maple Wood
Located in Sacile, PN
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, executive desk, bird’s-eye maple, Italy, 1980s.
This postmodern pieces is sculptural and holds various striking elements. Firstly the execution of the...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Birdseye Maple
Charles Swanson Writing Desk, Post Modernist, Sculpture, cerused oak / stainless
By Ray Swanson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charlie Swanson didn’t start making art until his early 30s. After acquiring a Degree in Business and Economics, he owned a construction company for a while, and that fuelled his lov...
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1990s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Stainless Steel
1 of 20 British Military Army Stacking Desk Tables Full Sized Stainless Steel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 20 British military Army stacking desk tables
A well made suite, this listing is to buy one with the option to ...
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1980s English Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Iridescent White Metal Victor Desk Natural Oak by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Iridescent White Metal Victor Desk Natural Oak by HARTO
Dimensions: W 100 x D 60 x H 81.5 cm.
Materials: MDF wood veneer, Painted metal.
Weight: 19.5 kg
The Victor desk is an invitation to concentration and creativity. Generous in its shapes and in the surface area it offers to sit comfortably, it is nevertheless remarkably compact. Despite its roundness, Victor does not forget rigor: a lacquered metal structure with a finely taut line, supporting two drawers with clever compartments. The Victor desk is made in Portugal. Its 100cm top is in oak veneer and its structure is in lacquered metal. The Victor desk is a creation of Pierre-François Dubois...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
7x Vitra Schreibtisch Ad Hoc Antonio Citterio auf Rollen Soft Light
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten sieben wunderschöne rollbare Schreibtische von Vitra zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Antonio Citterio und vereint funktionale Eleganz mit modernen Materialien. Citte...
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2010s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Glass Top on Chrome Executive 'Nomos' Desk by Norman Foster for Tecno
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A Large Executive Desk, designed by Sir Norman Foster and manufactured by Tecno, Italy. This vintage example dates to late 1980s and in superb original condition. A modern and sleek ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Chrome, Aluminum
Postmodern Design in Style of Milo Baughman Burl Wood Desk, 1970's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern design burl wood desk in the style of Milo Baughman, 1970's / 80's. Made in Italy. Architectural in design. Burl wood top and drawers on brushed metal and brass co...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann 'Jet' Corner Desk in Brown & Orange Polyurethane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann for Wilhelm Werndl, corner desk, model 'Jet', polyurethane, Germany, 1970/71
Ernest Hofmann, also known by his artist name 'Igl', recently gained an internation...
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1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plastic
Slate Grey Metal Hyppolite Writing Desk Natural Walnut by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Slate Grey Metal Hyppolite Writing Desk Natural Walnut by HARTO
Dimensions: W 120 x D 56 x H 83 cm.
Materials: MDF wood veneer, Painted metal.
Weight: 34.5 kg
A practical desk par ...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Lupa Desk by Gisbert Pöppler
Located in Geneve, CH
Lupa desk by Gisbert Pöppler.
Dimensions: D 170 x W 74,5 x H 76 cm.
Materials: high gloss lacquered wood, black walnut.
Work should not dominate our lives, so Lupa is a dainty d...
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2010s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
1970’s French Elm Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern French writing desk. Made of Elm.
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1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Elm
Achille Castiglioni & Paolo Ferrari Desk 'Quark' in Black Lacquered Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Achille Castiglioni & Paolo Ferrari for BBB Bonacina, desk 'Quark', black lacquered wood, Italy, 1982
The 'Quark' desk, designed by Achille Castiglioni and Paolo Ferrari, showcases ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Bespoke Study Desk with Four Drawers / Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large burgandy color study desk is made with a powder coated steel frame and a beautiful natural linoleum top made out of linseed oil. This modern minimal desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel
Delano 5064 Desk by Redeco
Located in Geneve, CH
Delano 5064 Desk by Redeco
Dimensions: W 160 x D 60 x H 77 cm
Materials: Mdf structure. One soft closing drawer, Structure in Palissandro Santos veneer with polyester matt finish. In...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Cavalletto Table Desk by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, Italy 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare project by the Japanese architect and designer Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina.
Metal base, top covered with billiard cloth. It can easily be used both as a desk and as a dining t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Iridescent White Metal Hyppolite Writing Desk Natural Oak by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Iridescent White Metal Hyppolite Writing Desk Natural Oak by HARTO
Dimensions: W 120 x D 56 x H 83 cm.
Materials: MDF wood veneer, Painted metal.
Weight: 34.5 kg
A practical desk p...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Slate Grey Honoré Desk Natural Walnut by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Slate Grey Honoré Desk Natural Walnut by HARTO
Dimensions: W 136 x D 65 x H 83 cm.
Materials: Solid wood, Wood veneered MDF.
Weight: 43.5 kg
The Honoré desk is resolutely practical...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Slate Grey Drawers Gaston Floating Writing Desk 60 cm Natural Walnut by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Slate Grey Drawers Gaston Floating Writing Desk 60 cm Natural Walnut by HARTO
Dimensions: W 60 x D 32 x H 72 cm.
Materials: MDF wood veneer, Lacquered MDF, Leather.
Weight: 22.0 kg
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Hans Eichenberger, Secretary mod. HE for the Kollektion Röthlisberger Schweiz
By Hans Eichenberger, Kollection Röthlisberger Schweiz
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Postmodern secretary desk by Hans Eichenberger for Kollektion Röthlisberger Schweiz.
Two drawers and glass shelves on the inside.
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1980s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Post-modern desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Post-Modern 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, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern 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 ATRA, Ernest Igl, &New, and Bruce Burdick. 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 $194 and tops out at $70,338 while the average work can sell for $6,706.