$2,367Sale Price|40% Off
1920s Bauhaus Executive Desk in Black Lacquered Steel, German Machine Age Modern
Located in Berlin, DE
The contrast between the matte black lacquer and the subtly industrial metal detailing lends the piece a powerful architectural presence.
Metal, Chrome
Franco Albini Cavalletto Table, Black Stained Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Franco Albini in 1950. Relaunched in 2008. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This table, with its minimal lines and an extremely light look, underscores the extens...
Metal
Warren Platner Writing Desk in Oak with Black Leather Top
By Warren Platner, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
He is most known for his airy metal, sculptural lounge chairs. The three materials chromed metal, black leather and blonde oak wood combine beautifully in color and texture.
Metal, Chrome
$6,527Sale Price|25% Off
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Black and Grey Cansado Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950. Wood with formica, metal frame legs. Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (Africa). In good original condition, with minor wear consis...
Metal
Franco Albini Cavalletto Table, Black Stained Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Franco Albini in 1950. Relaunched in 2008. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This table, with its minimal lines and an extremely light look, underscores the extens...
Metal
$4,328 / item
Oak Natur Frame Office Table L by Milla & Milli
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Natur Frame Office Table L by Milla & Milli Signed by Maša Vukmanović, Jelena Lukač Kirš, Jakov Šrajer Dimensions: W 160 x D 80 x H 75 cm Materials: Oak Natur, Black Metal. F...
Oak
$3,968 / item
Ash Noir Frame Office Table L by Milla & Milli
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Noir Frame Office Table L by Milla & Milli Signed by Maša Vukmanović, Jelena Lukač Kirš, Jakov Šrajer Dimensions: W 160 x D 80 x H 75 cm Materials: Ash Noir, Black Metal. Fra...
Ash
$4,943 / item
Walnut Natur Frame Office Table L by Milla & Milli
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Natur Frame Office Table M by Milla & Milli Signed by Maša Vukmanović, Jelena Lukač Kirš, Jakov Šrajer Dimensions: W 160 x D 80 x H 75 cm Materials: Walnut Natur, Black Metal...
Walnut
$3,225 / item
Ash Noir Frame Office Table M by Milla & Milli
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Noir Frame Office Table M by Milla & Milli Signed by Maša Vukmanović, Jelena Lukač Kirš, Jakov Šrajer Dimensions: W 140 x D 60 x H 75 cm Materials: Ash Noir, Black Metal. Fra...
Ash
$3,875 / item
Walnut Natur Frame Office Table M by Milla & Milli
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Natur Frame Office Table M by Milla & Milli Signed by Maša Vukmanović, Jelena Lukač Kirš, Jakov Šrajer Dimensions: W 140 x D 60 x H 75 cm Materials: Walnut Natur, Black Metal...
Walnut
$3,469 / item
Oak Natur Frame Office Table M by Milla & Milli
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Natur Frame Office Table M by Milla & Milli Signed by Maša Vukmanović, Jelena Lukač Kirš, Jakov Šrajer Dimensions: W 140 x D 60 x H 75 cm Materials: Oak Natur, Black Metal. F...
Oak
Modern Desk "Little Shanghai" by Aymeric Lefort Black and Santos Wood
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Little Shanghai desk in santos wood and black saycomore silver painted leg. There are two drawers on each side. This desk is hand build in or workshop in Paris and can be made in ot...
Metal
Little Shanghai Desk in Zebrano Wood and Black Sycomore Silver Painted Leg
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Little Shanghai desk in zebrano wood and black saycomore silver painted leg. There are two drawers on each side. The end sides are in zebrano and black sycamore marquetry. This desk ...
Metal
Elegant Black Stained French Style Bureau Plat or Desk by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Black Stained French Style Bureau Plat or Desk by Kittinger, American, circa 1960s. It has recently been refinished in a black stain that still allows you to see the beautifu...
Metal, Brass
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno ‘T96’ Executive Corner Desk in Black Lacquered Wood
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
In addition, the cabinets can be interchanged. The black lacquered wood gives the desk its defining, distinctive look.
Steel, Chrome, Metal
Contemporary Matias Sagaría Vanitiy Writing Desk Italian Walnut Marble Top Black
By Matias Sagaría
Located in San Polo, Parma
Top: honed Marquiña marble Profile: lacquer black extra gloss and Italian walnut wood Frame: powder coated metal black extra gloss and Italian walnut wood Details: fin in Italian ...
Marble, Metal
$1,754Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid-Century Modular Desk and Storage Unit by Mojmír Požár, UP Závody, 1960s
By M. Požár
Located in Praha, CZ
This versatile composition includes a storage cabinet with glass sliding doors and drawers, combined with an extended desk module supported by black metal legs. The modular design a...
Glass, Wood
2001 Rectangular Metal Desk in Gold and Bronze Leaf by Jean Jacques Argueyrolles
By Jean-Jacques Argueyrolles
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful 2001 rectangular in handcrafted iron desk in gold and bronze leaf by the French artist "Jean Jacques Argueyrolles".
Iron, Gold Leaf
Organic Modern Home Office Writing Desk Black Lacquer Polished Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
This listing is for a desk mastercrafted of black lacquered wood with a thick structure in hand-polished stainless steel.
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk with Black Laminate Top, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern Walnut L-Shape Executive Desk designed and manufactured in the United States, circa 1960s. This impressive executive desk embodies the clean lines and functional s...
Metal
Edo 120 Matt Breccia Medicea Marble And Black Nickel Legs Desk by Casa Casati
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Lacquer, Breccia Medicea marble, and black nickel metal. Available in different materials and size options.
Breccia Marble, Other, Metal, Nickel
"Symmetric" Console / Desk, Black Walnut, Patina Steel
By Joseph Cauvel of CAUV Design
Located in North Branch, NY
The "Symmetric" console / desk is a perfectly balanced design of interlocking steel plate joinery and a solid black walnut surface. Customizable to any variation of dimensions, mater...
Metal
Miterz Modern Writing Desk by Cauv Design Powder Coated Steel and Black Walnut
By Joseph Cauvel of CAUV Design
Located in North Branch, NY
A modern and clean twist on the traditional writing desk. The "MiterZ" writing desk by Cauv Design offers the user stunning lines from any angle with miter cut, welded steel framing,...
Metal
Arflex Sigmund Writing Desk in White Carrara Top with Metal Base by Studio Asai
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Additional Information: Materials: Carrara Marble Top with Black Base Base: Black lacquered metal.Screws and feet in brass Top: Carrara Marble Dimensions: W. 150 x D. 66 x H. 90...
Marble
Little Shanghai Desk in Olive Wood and Black Sycamore Silver Painted Leg
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Little Shanghai desk in olive wood and black sycamore silver painted leg. There are two drawers on each side. The and sides are in olive and black sycamore marquetry. This desk can b...
Metal
Little Shanghai Desk in Olive Wood and Black Sycamore Silver Painted Leg
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Little Shanghai desk in olive wood and black sycamore silver painted leg. There are two drawers on each side. The and sides are in olive and black sycamore marquetry . This desk can ...
Metal
Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Oak and Black Leather
By Florence Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
The three materials chromed metal, black leather and blonde oak wood combine beautifully in color and texture.
Steel
Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk Black Oak Wood and Copper Effect
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
It is handcrafted using carefully selected wood veneers, metals, and materials. Rather than being placed against a wall, it should be admired from all angles in the middle of the room.
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Copper
A Black Art Deco Desk for the Boss Voltaire by De Coene Frères Belgium 1940s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Ulm, DE
Double Face desk for the boss on one side and the secretary on the other Well known Art Déco Furniture, Belgium 1940s Fresh Black Piano Lacquer All Metal Applications ORIGINAL!!!
Brass
"Arco" Desk by BBPR for Olivetti, Italy, 1960s
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
"Arco" desk by BBPR for Olivetti. Compact desk with chest of drawers and wood decorated top.
Metal
Laurameroni Stars Desk, Burnished Brass, Modern Design, Customizable
By Bartoli Design, Laurameroni
Located in Monza, IT
CUSTOMIZATION: Available in polished steel, satin brass, burnished brass, satin copper, burnished copper and black iron Cenere. Equipped with one or two drawers.
Metal
$3,872 / item
SUPERMETAL Table Designed by Chiara Ferrari
By Chiara Ferrari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The table is a simple, minimal and timeless dining room centerpiece. It comes in a black, matte powder coated finish. Supermetal_Dining table indoor/outdoor powder coated matt meta...
Metal
Set Of Two 1970s Modern Easels for Gaetano Table by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta
By Zanotta, Gae Aulenti
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This sophisticated set of two vintage easels represents a quintessential collaboration between the visionary Italian architect Gae Aulenti and the renowned manufacturer Zanotta durin...
Metal
From 9 to 5 office desk by Richard Sapper for Castelli 1986
Located in Athens, Attiki
Office furniture system "From 9 to 5" designed by Richard Sapper for Castelli, Italy 1986. With cable fitting inside the metal frame so there aren't any visible cables and a glass de...
Metal
$7,060 / item
Raily Dark Writing Desk
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
This sophisticated writing desk will transform simple office tasks into a luxurious occasion with its exclusive details. Prized leather covers the wooden top, featuring a practical s...
Metal
Luce Set of three Low Tables in glass by Giulio Cappellini for Cappellini
By Giulio Cappellini, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luce table by Giulio Cappellini & Antonio Facco represents the fruition of expertise, creativity and the sensibility to experiment with new uses for materials whilst maintain...
Metal
Small Desk by Studio Celli Tognon for Sormani, Italy, c. 1970
By Celli Tognon
Located in New York City, NY
Small metal and laminate desk by Studio Celli Tognon for Sormani, made c. 1970 in Italy.
Metal
1960s Friso Kramer Style Industrial Desk Teak Formica Top by Werzalit
By Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial work desk attributed to the Friso Kramer style manufactured by Werzalit in Austria during the 1960s. The design features a compact cantilever frame construction in dark gr...
Metal
"Nizza" Table or Desk with Copper Varnished Steel Top by Moroso for Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Nizza" is a table or desk, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring a top made of a perforated steel sheet varnished with a copper finish and black var...
Metal, Steel
Rare Complete “Orix” Desk by Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina for Molteni, 1970s
By Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina, Molteni & C
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
This rare and complete “Orix” desk was designed by Italian architects Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni in the early 1970s. A bold example of Space Age Italian design, this ...
Metal
$3,208Sale Price|20% Off
Postmodern Glass Dining Table with Red Lacquered Legs Italy
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
With its vivid red lacquered cylindrical legs, striped detail, and bold graphically etched black glass shelf, the table is a perfect expression of the era’s daring approach to form a...
Metal
BBPR 'Arco' Desk for Olivetti
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Firenze, IT
This desk is defined by its architectural elegance and structural clarity. The black-lacquered metal frame features a high-quality iron core and is equipped with the signature adjust...
Metal
$27,500 / item
J1 Blackened Steel Desk by Edelman New York
Located in New York, NY
The hot rolled J Desk is New York sleek. She's hot and cool, smooth and effortless. Dark, but transparent about it. Hides nothing, elevating your home character. Featuring removabl...
Metal
"B286" Desk By Bruno Weil For Thonet
By Bruno Weil
Located in London, GB
A modernist B286 desk designed by German designer Bruno Weil for Thonet circa 1930. Blue enamelled steel with chromed draws and a magnificent thick Saint Gobain glass table top. ...
Metal
A " Washington " Desk by Jean Michel Wilmotte France 1980s
By Jean-Michel Wilmotte
Located in HYÈRES, FR
An important desk by Jean Michel Wilmotte France 1985s Editor : Academy Radical and Industrial design. In good condition. Report : 2 or 3 very light chip on the glass top.
Metal
Cavalletto Table Desk by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, Italy 1970s
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
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...
Metal
Ellipse Light Up Leather Desk w/ Travertine Top by Federico Peri for Baxter
By Federico Peri
Located in Boston, MA
Made in Italy. The Ellipse Light Up Desk is a refined blend of premium materials—leather, stone, and brass—elevated by a built‑in lighting feature. Designed by Federico Peri for Bax...
Stone, Travertine, Metal, Brass
Red Orix Desk by Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni
By Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina, Molteni & C
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Striking example of Italian Radical design, this red “Orix” desk was created by architects Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni in the early 1970s. Bold, sculptural, and unmist...
Metal
Oval Coffee Table with Dark Marble Base & Smoky Glass Top by Antonio De Marco
Located in Geneve, CH
Opus Mod 3 Marble, Extrawhite Glass And Metal Writing Desk by Antonio De Marco Dimensions: D 85,5 x W 158 x H 73,5 cm. Materials: Verde Notte marble, metal, and glass. Available in...
Marble, Metal
Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Desk in painted aluminium with laminate top from Carlotti. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated crates or boxes) f...
Metal
$1,969
Paolo Parigi
By Giovanni Paolo Panini
Located in London, Lambeth
Designed by Paolo Parigi for Heron Parigi, 1975 Italy. Structure in black high pressure laminate and green metal. Forming an architectural construction.
Metal
$2,650 / item
Modern Industrial Leather Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern industrial leather desk with a solid hammered metal base. It has three drawers accented with cast brass campaign drawer pulls. Dimensions 49 in. W x 22 in. D x 31 in. H....
Metal
Ziricotte Wood Desk "Litle Shanghai" with Leather Top and Silver Leg
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Little Shanghai desk in ziricotte wood and silver patined leg. There are two drawers on each side. The sides are in zircone and black sycamore marquetry. This desk can be made in oth...
Metal
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather desk covered with stitched leather France Designed by Jacques Adnet.
Metal
Gae Aulenti for Zanotta "Gaetano" Writing Table, Italy 1970s
By Zanotta, Gae Aulenti
Located in Naples, IT
Gaetano work table by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta with original glass top supported by two folding trestles in black and red enamelled metal. Timeless object. With its dry and essential ...
Metal
$1,392Sale Price|40% Off
Lacquered Desk With Leather Top By Kazuhide Takahama For Simon, 70s
By Simon International
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Distinct and refined, the desk has a solid structure with a leather heart. Classy details for a choice of style. The structure of the furniture is made up of polyester painted eleme...
Metal
Shanghai Desk in Ziricotte Wood, Leather Top and Silver Patined Leg
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Shanghai desk in Ziricotte wood, leather top and silver patined leg. The inside is made in Sycomore.
Metal
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.
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