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Desk or Console Handmade in Organic Design solid wood
By Eckehard Weimann
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Solid wood desk or console in organic design. Manufactured by German carpenter and sculptor
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2010s German Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Solid Wood Desk Console Handmade in Organic Design
By Eckehard Weimann
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Solid wood desk or console in organic design. Manufactured by German carpenter and sculptor
Category

2010s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Organic Modern Home Office Writing Desk White Lacquer Brushed Stainless Steel
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
- Roots Collection). In 2018, this Desk won a "Silver A' Design Award" in the "Furniture, Decorative
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel, Metal, Stainless Steel

Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk Walnut Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
- Roots Collection). In 2018, this Desk won a "Silver A' Design Award" in the "Furniture, Decorative
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel, Cut Steel, Metal

Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk Black Oak Wood Black Lacquer
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
website - Roots Collection). In 2018, this Desk won a "Silver A' Design Award" in the "Furniture
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cut Steel, Metal, Steel

Organic Modern Madrona Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Organic modern madrona desk, Inspirational design elements lead with a mesmerizing butcher block
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Organic Modern Madrona Desk
Organic Modern Madrona Desk
H 29.5 in W 73 in D 29.5 in
Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk in Black Oak Wood & Copper Effect
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
, this Desk won a "Silver A' Design Award" in the "Furniture, Decorative Items, and Homeware Design
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper, Metal, Cut Steel, Steel

Organic Modern Basket Weave Cerused Wicker Kneehole Pedestal Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
by 25 inches deep which covers the writing surface. Lovely organic modern design with a faded coastal
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20th Century American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Ebonized Wood Writing Table Designed by the Keno Brothers
Located in Houston, TX
The Art Nouveau-inspired Writing Table designed by the Keno Brothers is a captivating fusion of
Category

Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Writing Desk with Marquetry Top in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing table, walnut, The Netherlands, 1940s An elegant furniture piece that attests to masterful
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Writing Desk with Marquetry Top in Walnut
Writing Desk with Marquetry Top in Walnut
H 29.53 in W 53.94 in D 27.17 in
Giovanni Battista Bassi Asymmetrical writing desk Italy 1950
By Giovanni Bassi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful a-symmetrical writing desk-table designed by Giovanni Battista Bassi and made in Italy in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Black Polished Mahogany Writing Desk by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ole Wanscher, Danish 1903-1985. Mid-century desk in black polished mahogany by Danish cabinetmaker
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Pembroke Writing Desk by AMBROZIA, Claro Walnut, Stainless Steel, Camel Leather
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
This Organic/Modern Pembroke writing desk/table is handmade to order from a hand selected
Category

2010s Canadian Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze, Brass

Silvio Berrone for Bialetti Headquarters Free Standing Writing Desk
By Silvio Berrone
Located in Waalwijk, NL
glass, Italy, 1955-56 This writing desk is designed by Silvio Berrone for the Bialetti headquarters in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Marzio Cecchi Writing Desk with Sculpted Bronze Base
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marzio Cecchi, writing desk, lacquered wood, lacquered iron, bronze, leather, Italy, 1985 Italian
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Organic Orange Fiberglass "BAOBAB" Style Desk Attributed To Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in Monrovia, CA
Organic Orange Fiberglass "BAOBAB" Style Desk Attributed To Philippe Starck. This Organic Freeform
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Organic Modern Armona Desk, Walnut, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Arne Vodder for Bovirke Writing Desk in Teak and Brass
By Arne Vodder, Bovirke
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Bovirke, desk 'model BO85', teak, brass, Denmark, 1950s This teak writing desk was
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Organic Modern Armona Desk, Walnut Brass Onyx, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Organic Modern Armona Desk, Walnut Brass Onyx, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Organic Modern Armona Desk, Walnut Onyx, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Onyx

Organic Modern Armona Desk, Oak Root, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Exceptional Coconut Tiled Veneer Writing Desk with Ebony Wood Accents
Located in East Hampton, NY
Incredible detail work in the small coconut shell mosaic tiles - natural and organic. Very heavy
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Coconut

Organic Modern Castelo Desk, Green Marble Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Castelo Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Organic Modern Armona Desk, Oak Root Onyx, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Onyx

Organic Modern Oga Desk Raw American Oak Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
combines the beauty of organic materials with the elegance of contemporary design. The natural textured
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Organic Modern Armona Desk, Oak Root Onyx Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Onyx, Brass

'Écritoire', a Gem-Like Desk Bridging Design and the Decorative Arts
By Charles Kalpakian
Located in Paris, FR
like a bridge between design and the decorative arts. Charles Kalpakian's ‘Écritoire’ Desk (Lacquered
Category

2010s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Mid-Century Modern Wenge Wood Organic-Shaped Boomerang Custom Desk, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This very rare organic-shaped desk comes from Netherlands and was manufactured during the 1960s. It
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wenge

1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Brass and Glass Writing Desk Table
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, with glass top and beautiful shape of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

"Locust" Wood Desk by Alexandre Caldas
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Geneve, CH
"Locust" Wood desk with "Nest" chair by Alexandre Caldas Desk: Width: 120 cm Depth: 80 cm Height
Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

"Locust" Wood Desk by Alexandre Caldas
"Locust" Wood Desk by Alexandre Caldas
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Mid Century Writing Table - Silent Black
Located in Westwood, NJ
Slender lines form a light and airy design in this modern table. A graceful combination of burl
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

Materials

Marble, Metal

Mid Century Burl Top Writing Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Slender lines form a light and airy design in this modern table. A graceful combination of burl
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

Materials

Marble, Metal

Mid Century Burl Top Writing Table
Mid Century Burl Top Writing Table
H 30 in W 72 in D 31.75 in
Mid Century Marble Top Writing Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Slender lines form a light and airy design in this modern table. A graceful combination of white
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

Materials

Marble, Metal

Mid Century Marble Top Writing Table
Mid Century Marble Top Writing Table
H 30 in W 72 in D 31.75 in
Dança Desk
By Gabriela Campos, Estúdio Mais Alma
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
present in the work, bringing a rhythmic pattern, colors and harmony through a fluid and organic design.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Dança Desk
Dança Desk
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
Contemporary Desk Table 'Ms Bean', Smoked Oak
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, FR
Desk table MS BEAN Designed by IDA L. HILDEBRAND Dimensions : L. 150 cm / D. 70 cm / H. 75 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Desk Table 'Ms Bean', Smoked Oak
Contemporary Desk Table 'Ms Bean', Smoked Oak
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Whiskey Oak
By Man of Parts, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Paris, FR
. Designer Sebastian Herkner’s desk is also designed to be a venue to share with the organic influence of the
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21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Oak

Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Whiskey Oak
Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Whiskey Oak
H 29.53 in W 77.76 in D 36.03 in
Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Mist Oak
By Man of Parts, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Paris, FR
. Designer Sebastian Herkner’s desk is also designed to be a venue to share with the organic influence of the
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21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Oak

Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Mist Oak
Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Mist Oak
H 29.53 in W 77.76 in D 36.03 in
Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Ivory Oak
By Man of Parts, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Paris, FR
. Designer Sebastian Herkner’s desk is also designed to be a venue to share with the organic influence of the
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21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Oak

Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Ivory Oak
Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Ivory Oak
H 29.53 in W 77.76 in D 36.03 in
Nesting Tables with Sculptural Live Edge Design Custom Made by Petersen Antiques
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
created from a single piece of cherrywood, warts and all! We designed this desk to expand when needed but
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2010s American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

AES Black Marble Contemporary Desk, Jan Garncarek
By Jan Garncarek
Located in Geneve, CH
AES black marble contemporary desk, Jan Garncarek Materials: Nero Marquina marble, brass, steel
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2010s Polish Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

Contemporary Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Nude Oak
By Man of Parts, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Paris, FR
also designed to be a venue to share with the organic influence of the park and artistic energy and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Black Oak
By Man of Parts, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Paris, FR
. Designer Sebastian Herkner’s desk is also designed to be a venue to share with the organic influence of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Oak

"Locust" Wood Desk with "Nest" Chair by Alexandre Caldas
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Geneve, CH
"Locust" Wood Desk with "Nest" chair by Alexandre Caldas Measures: Desk: Width 150 cm Depth 80
Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Desk Table 'Ms Bean', Smoked Oak, Black Tabletop
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, FR
Desk table MS Bean Designed by IDA L. HILDEBRAND Dimensions : L. 150 cm / D. 70 cm / H. 75 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Desk Table 'Ms Bean', Smoked Oak, White Tabletop
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, FR
Desk table MS BEAN Designed by IDA L. HILDEBRAND Dimensions : L. 150 cm / D. 70 cm / H. 75 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Oak

Big Sur Desk by Fogia, Clear & Anthracite Glass , Wenge Legs
By Simon Klenell, FOGIA
Located in Paris, FR
Grounded in Californian mid-century design, the Big Sur desk creates a strong impression. It is made from a
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Glass, Oak

Working Desk No. 1 - Fluentum Series in Ebony by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
This is the Working Desk No. 1 of the Studio's Fluentum Series. The construction of the table is a
Category

2010s Pakistani Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash, Bentwood

Utopia Desk by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
of a utopian urbanism. Reflecting the city that never was, the Utopia desk is designed in the
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Utopia Desk by InsidherLand
Utopia Desk by InsidherLand
H 29.14 in W 63 in D 29.93 in
Contemporary sculptural 'knotted' desk hand carved in natural or ebonized ash
By Tom Vaughan
Located in London, GB
The 'Nodum Desk' by British designer-maker, Tom Vaughan, is part of a series of work tracing three
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2010s British Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

Modern Escarpa Desk made with natural oak mate, Handmade by Stylish Club
By Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Escarpa desk is a confident choice for those with an audacious taste. This furniture element dares
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writin...

Materials

Oak

Modern Metal Leather Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Metal Leather top desk, featuring a digitally carved, traditional woven cane design. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Modern Metal Leather Top Desk
Modern Metal Leather Top Desk
H 29 in W 60 in D 24 in
Atus Desk by Bea Interiors
Located in Geneve, CH
nature into its design, this desk beautifully blends functionality and artistry. With its unique style
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Atus Desk by Bea Interiors
Atus Desk by Bea Interiors
H 31.11 in W 80.32 in D 35.83 in
Desk or Dining Table "100/20" by Vincent Vincent in Burnt Wood
By Vincent Vincent
Located in Lyon, FR
Desk or dining table "100/20" in burnt wood designed and made by the art cabinetmaker Vincent
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech

'Arche' Desk by Charles Kalpakian
By Charles Kalpakian
Located in Paris, FR
‘Arche’ desk by French Lebanese Charles Kalpakian is a true gem, resounding in its elegance
Category

2010s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

'Arche' Desk by Charles Kalpakian
'Arche' Desk by Charles Kalpakian
H 28.75 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
Revised Edburton – solid oak desk
By Sjoerd Vroonland, Revised
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Edburton: a desk crafted from solid wood featuring a perforated powder coated metal screen (sand or
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2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Revised Edburton – solid oak desk
Revised Edburton – solid oak desk
H 38.19 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Revised Edburton – solid walnut desk
By Sjoerd Vroonland, Revised
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Edburton: a desk crafted from solid wood featuring a perforated powder coated metal screen (sand or
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2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Revised Edburton – solid walnut desk
Revised Edburton – solid walnut desk
H 38.19 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Modern kidney top Solid Wood Oak Work table desk with brass inlay & storage
By Esvee
Located in Hyderabad, TG
The Jazba work/writing desk table in solid Oak, is designed thoughtfully to address all the needs
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Brass

Carlo de Carli Walnut Desk, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Wooden desk with drawer, Italian craftsmanship from the nineteen fifties, designed by Carlo de
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Carlo de Carli Walnut Desk, Italy, 1950s
Carlo de Carli Walnut Desk, Italy, 1950s
H 30.71 in W 63 in D 28.35 in
Alias Plettro Desk W01 by Paolo Rizzatto
By Paolo Rizzatto, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
entire collection and is configured as a three-seat. The second is a desk with an organic, welcoming sha
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Alias Plettro Desk W01 by Paolo Rizzatto
Alias Plettro Desk W01 by Paolo Rizzatto
H 30.71 in W 57.09 in D 41.34 in
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Writing Desk Organic Design For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal writing desk organic design for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, every writing desk organic design was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a writing desk organic design, we have 96 options in-stock, while there are 75 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect writing desk organic design — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each writing desk organic design bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made writing desk organic design over the years, but those crafted by The Table Company, Svend Åge Madsen and Alias are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Writing Desk Organic Design?

The average selling price for a writing desk organic design at 1stDibs is $5,992, while they’re typically $1,162 on the low end and $184,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right desks-writing-tables for You

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.