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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Vintage Swedish Teak Desk
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage Swedish teak desk. This was recently imported from Sweden, it dates from the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, this has an interesti...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Swedish Teak Desk
Vintage Swedish Teak Desk

Vintage Swedish Teak Desk

Guillerme et Chambron Oak and Leather Mid-Century French Desk
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
A Guillerme et Chambron petite desk. Oak and leather. France, c1960s. Single drawer to the underside. A delicate design, which will fit into a smaller space. Good vintage co...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

Guillerme et Chambron Oak and Leather Mid-Century French Desk
Guillerme et Chambron Oak and Leather Mid-Century French Desk

Guillerme et Chambron Oak and Leather Mid-Century French Desk

19th Century Italian Solid Walnut Antique Small Writing Desk or Side Table
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
essential antique Italian small writing desk or side table. The table is made of solid walnut wood. Important turned legs. Equipped with one comfortable large drawer on the front. Du...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

19th Century Italian Solid Walnut Antique Small Writing Desk or Side Table
19th Century Italian Solid Walnut Antique Small Writing Desk or Side Table

19th Century Italian Solid Walnut Antique Small Writing Desk or Side Table

1950s Industrial Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk by Orma Milano, Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
A unique small 1950s industrial design single bank steel tanker desk with green top, produced by Orma Milano from Italy. Features four drawers of different sizes, and a fifth top dra...
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1950s Italian Industrial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

1950s Industrial Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk by Orma Milano, Italy

1950s Industrial Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk by Orma Milano, Italy

Cavalletto Table Desk by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, Italy 1970s
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
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 Post-Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Cavalletto Table Desk by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, Italy 1970s
Cavalletto Table Desk by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, Italy 1970s

Cavalletto Table Desk by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, Italy 1970s

Rare 19th century carved mahogany Swedish pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare 19th century carved mahogany swedish pedestal desk circa 1880. Beautiful desk and rare to be made from mahogany for a swedish piece, believed to be from skottorp castle in the ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Rare 19th century carved mahogany Swedish pedestal desk

Rare 19th century carved mahogany Swedish pedestal desk

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany kneehole architects desk having a quality figured mahogany lift up top opening to reveal a large writing surface crossbanded in mah...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Other

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk

Vintage Mid Century Belgian Desk
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage desk, made in Belgium and dating from the 1960-70’s. The quality is outstanding, this has a gorgeous design, standing on chromed steel...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Vintage Mid Century Belgian Desk
Vintage Mid Century Belgian Desk

Vintage Mid Century Belgian Desk

Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Refinished
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardwa...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Refinished
Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Refinished

Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Refinished

Scandinavian Modern Teak Executive Desk
By Jesper International
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Executive Desk from Jesper Furniture makes a timeless masterpiece that combines elegant design with exceptional craftsmanship. Crafted with rich...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Executive Desk
Scandinavian Modern Teak Executive Desk

Scandinavian Modern Teak Executive Desk

Good French crotch mahogany late 19th Century leather top desk having round legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Good French crotch mahogany late 19th Century leather top desk having round legs with bronze mounts. This desk is finished on the backside. Kneehole measurements: 25.5" x 24"
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Good French crotch mahogany late 19th Century leather top desk having round legs
Good French crotch mahogany late 19th Century leather top desk having round legs

Good French crotch mahogany late 19th Century leather top desk having round legs

Burl Maple and Rosewood Art Deco Waterfall Executive Desk
By Henredon
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Everyone here on team FMV adores this desk. We don't know much (if anything) about the origin, maker or designer, but it's awesome nonetheless. Similar to the Henredon "Scene Two" ...
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1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Burl Maple and Rosewood Art Deco Waterfall Executive Desk
Burl Maple and Rosewood Art Deco Waterfall Executive Desk

Burl Maple and Rosewood Art Deco Waterfall Executive Desk

Georgian Desk Mahogany Writing Table Circa 1800
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian Mahogany Writing Table. This Writing Table is Raised upon Tapered Legs with Boxwood Line Inlays. Having an Arrangement of 3 Oak Lined Drawers (note the fine dovetails) Circa...
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Early 1800s Georgian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Georgian Desk Mahogany Writing Table Circa 1800
Georgian Desk Mahogany Writing Table Circa 1800

Georgian Desk Mahogany Writing Table Circa 1800

Fully restored Large ART DECO writing desk, 1930´s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This ART DECO writing desk was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. The table has a simple and unconventional design typical of the ART DECO period. The table is double-s...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Fully restored Large ART DECO writing desk, 1930´s, Bohemia
Fully restored Large ART DECO writing desk, 1930´s, Bohemia

Fully restored Large ART DECO writing desk, 1930´s, Bohemia

Vintage Asian Custom Built Reclaimed Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible vintage Asian writing desk. Custom built to the designers specs. Beautiful reclaimed wood finish in warm reddish brown. Hidden drawers th...
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Late 20th Century Singaporean Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Vintage Asian Custom Built Reclaimed Writing Desk
Vintage Asian Custom Built Reclaimed Writing Desk

Vintage Asian Custom Built Reclaimed Writing Desk

Great English Partner Desk/Writing Desk 20th Century, Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
Great English Partner Desk/Writing Desk 20th Century, Mahogany Solid mahogany, partially veneered. Three-drawer frame profiled on both sides, slightly protruding table top. Writing ...
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20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Great English Partner Desk/Writing Desk 20th Century, Mahogany
Great English Partner Desk/Writing Desk 20th Century, Mahogany

Great English Partner Desk/Writing Desk 20th Century, Mahogany

19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful 19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk with immaculate new embossed leather writing surface. French Louis XVI bureau plat table desk with five spacious drawers and lovel...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk
19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk

19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk

A George IV Century Holland and Sons Writing Table
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
A very fine mahogany writing table on four masculine legs, terminating in cope castors with two drawers above, deep rich timber top with stamp. England, 1820 H 80 x W 122 x D 57 cm...
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1820s English George IV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

A George IV Century Holland and Sons Writing Table
A George IV Century Holland and Sons Writing Table

A George IV Century Holland and Sons Writing Table

19th Century French Renaissance Writing Desk ~ End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Desk ~ End Table is a work of the sculptor's art, that also serves as a convenient student desk, writi...
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1870s French Renaissance Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Renaissance Writing Desk ~ End Table
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Desk ~ End Table

19th Century French Renaissance Writing Desk ~ End Table

Large Empire Style Mahogany Bureau Plat or Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
A large Empire style mahogany bureau plat or writing desk with a dark green leather writing surface above a central long drawer, flanked to each side by a short drawer. The square ta...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Large Empire Style Mahogany Bureau Plat or Writing Desk
Large Empire Style Mahogany Bureau Plat or Writing Desk

Large Empire Style Mahogany Bureau Plat or Writing Desk

Mid-Century Modern T333 Desk by Oslvado Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern T333 Desk by Oslvado Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, Italy, 1975
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1970s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern T333 Desk by Oslvado Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
Mid-Century Modern T333 Desk by Oslvado Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno

Mid-Century Modern T333 Desk by Oslvado Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Double Pedestal Executive Desk, Restored
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern "Taliesin" writing desk By Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon USA, 1950s Gorgeous mahogany, with iconic carved geometric Talie...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Double Pedestal Executive Desk, Restored
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Double Pedestal Executive Desk, Restored

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Double Pedestal Executive Desk, Restored

Contemporary Work Station Set: Curved Birch Pillar Desk & Tetris Chair
By Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Work hard, play hard. Elevate in geometric continuity with the Curved Birch Pillar Desk and the Tetris Chair, a perfect pairing. Distinguished by its sle...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Plywood

Contemporary Work Station Set: Curved Birch Pillar Desk & Tetris Chair
Contemporary Work Station Set: Curved Birch Pillar Desk & Tetris Chair

Contemporary Work Station Set: Curved Birch Pillar Desk & Tetris Chair

English Edwardian Fully Fitted Oak Serpentine Roll Top Desk - Twin Pedestal
Located in Leicester, GB
Beautiful English Edwardian double pedestal, roll top oak desk. Handsomely made by ‘HLL’ Harris Lebus, London ‘Entirely English Make’. Classic English solid oak desk from the early 1...
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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

English Edwardian Fully Fitted Oak Serpentine Roll Top Desk - Twin Pedestal
English Edwardian Fully Fitted Oak Serpentine Roll Top Desk - Twin Pedestal

English Edwardian Fully Fitted Oak Serpentine Roll Top Desk - Twin Pedestal

1970s Writing Desk, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished - sturdy and stable - mahogany veneer
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1970s Writing Desk, Italy
1970s Writing Desk, Italy

1970s Writing Desk, Italy

Arne Vodder Executive Teak Desk for Sibast Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark teakwood executive desk with three drawers to each side and inset finger pulls to the fronts, the back side has two small bookcase cubies . The perfect desk for home or office...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Arne Vodder Executive Teak Desk for Sibast Denmark
Arne Vodder Executive Teak Desk for Sibast Denmark

Arne Vodder Executive Teak Desk for Sibast Denmark

White Painted Gustavian Style Table Writing Desk With One Drawer, circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish Gustavian style table with single fluted drawer and tapered legs. Restored, later professionally painted in layered shades of white now distressed to add to the character and...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Paint

White Painted Gustavian Style Table Writing Desk With One Drawer, circa 1860-80
White Painted Gustavian Style Table Writing Desk With One Drawer, circa 1860-80

White Painted Gustavian Style Table Writing Desk With One Drawer, circa 1860-80

English Edwardian Writing Table Bureaux
Located in Leicester, GB
Stunning English Edwardian slim cabinet bureaux in Mahogany. Beautiful inlay decoration. The writing table can be opened and closed with a key and a lock. Inside the writing table th...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Edwardian Writing Table Bureaux
English Edwardian Writing Table Bureaux

English Edwardian Writing Table Bureaux

Ban Curved Steel and Maple Wood Desk by Autonomous Furniture
By Autonomous Furniture, Kirk Van Ludwig
Located in Victoria, BC
Introducing the Ban Desk by Autonomous Furniture, where timeless elegance meets industrial edge, crafted to elevate your workspace with unparalleled sophistication. Imagine your wor...
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2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash, Oak, Walnut

Ban Curved Steel and Maple Wood Desk by Autonomous Furniture
Ban Curved Steel and Maple Wood Desk by Autonomous Furniture

Ban Curved Steel and Maple Wood Desk by Autonomous Furniture

Czechoslovakian Writing Desk by Bohumil Landsman for Jitona, 1970s
By Jitona, Bohumil Landsman
Located in Poznań, PL
An oak desk designed by Bohumil Landsman, produced during the 1970's in former Czechoslovakia by a furniture factory Jitona. A striking design. Surfaces cleaned, stained and lacquer...
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Czechoslovakian Writing Desk by Bohumil Landsman for Jitona, 1970s
Czechoslovakian Writing Desk by Bohumil Landsman for Jitona, 1970s

Czechoslovakian Writing Desk by Bohumil Landsman for Jitona, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
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1960s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s

Circa 18th Century English Unusual Size Painted Knee Hole Desk or Side Table
Located in London, GB
A charming diminutively sized English kneehole desk. It was not originally made for a child but could be used as such as well as for an adult. Repainted sympathetically in a dark blu...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Circa 18th Century English Unusual Size Painted Knee Hole Desk or Side Table
Circa 18th Century English Unusual Size Painted Knee Hole Desk or Side Table

Circa 18th Century English Unusual Size Painted Knee Hole Desk or Side Table

Postmodern Black Lacquered Desk by Interlubke, Germany 1980s
By Interlübke
Located in Miami, FL
All black lacquered postmodern writing desk with a storage cabinet and drawer with organizer by Interlubke, Germany 1980s.
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Black Lacquered Desk by Interlubke, Germany 1980s
Postmodern Black Lacquered Desk by Interlubke, Germany 1980s

Postmodern Black Lacquered Desk by Interlubke, Germany 1980s

Burl Wood and Lucite Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W51 D19 H29.5 KW21.5 KC23.5 KD18 Vintage Fully Restored Desk with a Medium Walnut Finish. Item is structurally sound and fully functional. Desk features very unique hardware and bur...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Lucite, Burl

Burl Wood and Lucite Writing Desk
Burl Wood and Lucite Writing Desk

Burl Wood and Lucite Writing Desk

Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk or Writing Table by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table. Design by Louis Van Teeffelen for WéBé. Striking Dutch design from the 1950s. Minimalistic design in solid teak and ori...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk or Writing Table by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé
Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk or Writing Table by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé

Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk or Writing Table by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé

Carlo Hauner's Mid-Century Modern Personal Use Desk in Caviúna Wood and Iron
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This desk was where Carlo Hauner designed, at the beginning of the 1950's, several of his incredible and numerous autoral furniture for both Móveis Artesanal and Forma. Acquired dire...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Carlo Hauner's Mid-Century Modern Personal Use Desk in Caviúna Wood and Iron
Carlo Hauner's Mid-Century Modern Personal Use Desk in Caviúna Wood and Iron

Carlo Hauner's Mid-Century Modern Personal Use Desk in Caviúna Wood and Iron

Elle Ecrit Office Desk by Riva 1920, Walnut Knot
By Jamie Durie
Located in New York, NY
The Elle Ecrit Desk is designed with sleek, rectangular contours and enhanced functionality, featuring a central drawer flanked by two sets of side drawers. Its top includes a slidin...
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Elle Ecrit Office Desk by Riva 1920, Walnut Knot
Elle Ecrit Office Desk by Riva 1920, Walnut Knot

Elle Ecrit Office Desk by Riva 1920, Walnut Knot

Vintage Walnut and Oak Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and well made vintage walnut and oak leather top desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950-60’s. It is beautifully designed and is of superb quali...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

Vintage Walnut and Oak Leather Top Desk
Vintage Walnut and Oak Leather Top Desk

Vintage Walnut and Oak Leather Top Desk

Signed Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk By Gustav Stickley (original label present) USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with original copp...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Signed Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Circa 1900
Signed Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Circa 1900

Signed Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Circa 1900

Aurora Sculptural Steel and Ash Wood Desk by Autonomous Furniture
By Autonomous Furniture, Kirk Van Ludwig
Located in Victoria, BC
Elevate your workspace with the stunning Aurora Desk from Autonomous Furniture. Crafted from the finest Whitened Ash wood and raw steel, this modern industrial desk is a true stateme...
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2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash, Oak, Walnut

Aurora Sculptural Steel and Ash Wood Desk by Autonomous Furniture
Aurora Sculptural Steel and Ash Wood Desk by Autonomous Furniture

Aurora Sculptural Steel and Ash Wood Desk by Autonomous Furniture

Antique French Regence Stripped Oak Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Regence Stripped Oak Desk ~ Writing Table is a delightful little desk that is ideal for efficient floor plans, home offices, or just as a convenient table for any room...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Regence Stripped Oak Desk ~ Writing Table
Antique French Regence Stripped Oak Desk ~ Writing Table

Antique French Regence Stripped Oak Desk ~ Writing Table

Franco Albini TL2 Cavalletto table Poggi Italy 1950
By Franco Albini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic and early example of the TL2 'Cavalletto' table designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Poggi in Italy around 1950. The table has an amazing dynamic and archtectural sha...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Franco Albini TL2 Cavalletto table Poggi Italy 1950
Franco Albini TL2 Cavalletto table Poggi Italy 1950

Franco Albini TL2 Cavalletto table Poggi Italy 1950

Mid-Century Large Desk By Jens Risom with Green Rixine Top, circa 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Ely, GB
A Beautiful Large Executive Desk Attributed to Jens Risom. Circa 1960s. The desk is in good vintage condition with small age related marks and scuffs. (please see photos), with one ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Large Desk By Jens Risom with Green Rixine Top, circa 1960s
Mid-Century Large Desk By Jens Risom with Green Rixine Top, circa 1960s

Mid-Century Large Desk By Jens Risom with Green Rixine Top, circa 1960s

20th Century Italian Mahogany Writing Table - Vintage Desk by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A freestanding, half rounded vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing table made of hand crafted shellac polished, party veneered Mahogany and Rosewood, designed by Vittorio Dassi ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century Italian Mahogany Writing Table - Vintage Desk by Vittorio Dassi
20th Century Italian Mahogany Writing Table - Vintage Desk by Vittorio Dassi

20th Century Italian Mahogany Writing Table - Vintage Desk by Vittorio Dassi

Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique slant front secretary desk with graduated drawers (one over two short, over two long) with retracting supporting brackets...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk
Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk

Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk

Antique French Desk Table Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Carved Tiger Oak 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
HANDSOME Antique French Tiger Oak Renaissance Revival Library Office Desk with Double Drawers, Barley Twist Legs and Stretcher ~~c. 1880s-1900 With so many people working from home,...
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Desk Table Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Carved Tiger Oak 19C
Antique French Desk Table Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Carved Tiger Oak 19C

Antique French Desk Table Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Carved Tiger Oak 19C

Stainless steel desk circa 1970
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Rare stainless steel desk circa 1970. A thick glass top is on top of a stainless steel frame which adapts to the 2 legs. Very pure design, great quality and condition.
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1970s Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel desk circa 1970
Stainless steel desk circa 1970

Stainless steel desk circa 1970

Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table / Desk W/ Drawer Early 19th C
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Age: 1800 - 1850 Furniture Style: French Provincial (1700 - 1800) Overall Dimensions: Width - 38-7/8" Depth - 24-1/4" Height - 27-1/4" Early 19th Century French Provincial Fruitwo...
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table / Desk W/ Drawer Early 19th C
Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table / Desk W/ Drawer Early 19th C

Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table / Desk W/ Drawer Early 19th C

Antique 6ft George III Mahogany Crossbanded Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique George III flame mahogany inlaid and crossbanded pedestal partners desk, circa 1810 in date. The desk is made from beautiful flame mahogany with highly deco...
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1810s English George III Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 6ft George III Mahogany Crossbanded Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Antique 6ft George III Mahogany Crossbanded Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Antique 6ft George III Mahogany Crossbanded Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Rare Mid Century Italian Grissinato Desk In The Style Of Gio Ponti
Located in Westport, CT
Wonderful Modernist fruitwood desk shown with its original grey laminate top which we have covered in a new black glass top above an angular base consisting of two grissinato drawers...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare Mid Century Italian Grissinato Desk In The Style Of Gio Ponti
Rare Mid Century Italian Grissinato Desk In The Style Of Gio Ponti

Rare Mid Century Italian Grissinato Desk In The Style Of Gio Ponti

Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed
By Seng
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique American Renaissance Revival style carved walnut extension table by Seng, Chicago, Illinois. circa 1920/1930 Born in the United States in the early 20th century, featuring a rare and unusual form and extension mechanism. Slightly lift the rectangular top and the slide the mechanical horizontal draw-leaf style extensions to expand the the width of the top, morphing the library table / sofa console into a kitchen table / dining table. Having a bookmatched burl wood, oak and walnut banded, parquetry inlay top, molded apron with dovetailed frieze drawer, rising on turned urn baluster-form standards, over shaped stretcher joined trestle base with twist ornamentation, resting on bun feet, signed, stamp to frame under top. Dimensions: (approx) 31" High, 54" Wide, 23.5" Deep Extended: 37.5" Deep Provenance / Acquisition: John Phifer Marrs collection. Important auction house J. Garrett Auctioneers, Dallas, Texas, May 2021 catalog, presented a special curated collection from John Phifer Marrs, premier Southern interior designer known for an elegant, fresh and inviting design method, often called The New Southern Style...
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Burl

Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed
Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed

Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed

P.E.L. Tubular Steel Writing Desk and Chair, United Kingdom 1930s
By PEL
Located in Hellouw, NL
Charming P.E.L. Tubular Steel Writing Desk and Chair from the United Kingdom, the 1930s. This set is probably designed by Serge Chermayeff (1900–1996)...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

P.E.L. Tubular Steel Writing Desk and Chair, United Kingdom 1930s
P.E.L. Tubular Steel Writing Desk and Chair, United Kingdom 1930s

P.E.L. Tubular Steel Writing Desk and Chair, United Kingdom 1930s

Vintage Italian Walnut and Satin Wood Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage Italian walnut and satin wood desk, dating from the 1950-60’s. It is beautifully designed and is of superb quality, standing on wonderful tapered legs with brass fe...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

Vintage Italian Walnut and Satin Wood Desk
Vintage Italian Walnut and Satin Wood Desk

Vintage Italian Walnut and Satin Wood Desk

19th century Art Nouveau Secessionist leather and mahogany writing table
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very high quality 20th century mahogany and leather writing desk. It dates to the late 19th century and looks to have strong influence from the Secessionist movement which ...
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19th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

19th century Art Nouveau Secessionist leather and mahogany writing table
19th century Art Nouveau Secessionist leather and mahogany writing table

19th century Art Nouveau Secessionist leather and mahogany writing table

Mid Century Teak Five Drawer Austinsuite Low Desk/Dresser
By Austinsuite
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Mid Century Teak Five Drawer Austinsuite Low Desk/Dresser, Danish style on four Pin legs. This classic sleek design is both stylish and practical and fits into any theme of design H:...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Teak Five Drawer Austinsuite Low Desk/Dresser
Mid Century Teak Five Drawer Austinsuite Low Desk/Dresser

Mid Century Teak Five Drawer Austinsuite Low Desk/Dresser

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Charlotte Perriand Style Desk, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wooden Desk; working desk; writing table; office furniture; Charlotte Perriand; French design; Mid-Century Modern; 1960s; Desk in the style of French designer Charlotte Perriand, ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Charlotte Perriand Style Desk, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Charlotte Perriand Style Desk, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

Charlotte Perriand Style Desk, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

"Armand" Angular Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The first ready-to-assemble desk from Lemieux et Cie features angular cut corners and ample surface space for use as a table, console or vanity. A single hidden drawer adds storage s...
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2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Burl

"Armand" Angular Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
"Armand" Angular Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux

"Armand" Angular Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux

Antique 1900's Rosewood Empire Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
28” x 15.5” x 38.5”H; desk height 28” Gorgeous Empire-style rosewood secretary desk from the turn of the century with Biedermeier influences. • four-way matched rosewood veneer •...
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Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Antique 1900's Rosewood Empire Secretary Desk
Antique 1900's Rosewood Empire Secretary Desk

Antique 1900's Rosewood Empire Secretary Desk

Antique and Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.

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