Important Desk in wood and glass by Melchiorre Bega (Attr.), Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Melchiorre Bega
Located in Argelato, BO
Melchiorre Bega (1898-1976), attributed to Desk Cherry, glass, rubber and brass Model created around 1950 H 78 × W 151 × D 65 cm
Brass
Glass Top Bamboo Desk/Table
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Glass top bamboo desk/table.
Bamboo, Glass
1950's Italian Oak Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi with Black Glass Top
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A mid-century Italian oak executive desk with black glass top over four pedestal drawers raised on flat splayed supports. Mid Century Modern Oak Glazed Desk by Italian Designer Vitto...
Hardwood, Glass
French Deco Desk with Glass Knobs
Located in IT
Large French Deco desk of excellent quality made of walnut feather in the upper part. The desk has 20 drawers with glass handles. The locks and keys are original from the Deco period...
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Italian Glass Top on Chrome Executive 'Nomos' Desk by Norman Foster for Tecno
By Tecno, Sir Norman Foster
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 ...
Aluminum, Chrome
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
Mid Century Italian Executive Desk Attributed Dassi Mobili
Located in Westport, CT
Sculptural Italian Mid Century Curved Executive Desk with a floating inset plateau in a silver opaque glass above a base comprised of four drawers, two opening with brass pulls and t...
Glass
$3,900Sale Price|40% Off
Metal and Glass Desk Table by Castelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metal and glass desk table by Castelli located in NY. Missing glass
Metal
Black Onyx Glass & Walnut Italian Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk by Gio Ponti
By Schirolli, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Elegant Italian MId-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk / Writing Table by Gio Ponti in solid walnut with an inset top of black onyx glass and brass details.
Onyx, Brass
Italian Midcentury Modern Desk attributed to Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
An eye-catching mid century modern desk from Italy with built in lighting made in the 1950s. This Silvio Cavatorta attributed piece is a wonderful combination of Italian modernist fo...
Marble
Large Italian Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Red Lion, PA
This stunning and impressive Italian executive desk is one of the masterpieces of the Italian designer Vittorio Dassi, a model type produced in Italy in the 1950s and specifically de...
Brass
Glas Italia Folio Rectangular Desk in Glass by Yabu Pushelberg
By Yabu Pushelberg, Glas Italia
Located in Varedo, MB
The Folio desk by Glas Italia, designed by Yabu Pushelberg, is an elegant and understated piece that highlights the purity and beauty of glass. Crafted from a single 15 mm extra-lig...
Glass
Gianfranco Frattini Sesamo desk for Bernini Italy, 1980s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Skokie, IL
The form is both innovative and elegant: the desk functions seamlessly as an entrance accent, a refined workspace, or a secretary station, with a matching chair that tucks effortless...
Steel
Italian Mid-Century Executive Desk Set by EPMC, 1950s
By Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù
Located in Buccinasco, MI
An exceptional and increasingly rare Italian Mid-Century executive desk set, produced in the 1950s and officially marked by Esposizione Permanente Mobili Cantù, a benchmark of post-w...
Glass, Wood
Dal Vera Mid-Century Desk with Drawers in Bamboo, Brass with Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century organic desk with drawers in bamboo, woven rattan wicker and brass and completed by a clear crystal top. This wonderful desk was produced by Dal Vera in Italy du...
Crystal
Italian Mid-Century Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Buccinasco, MI
An exceptionally refined Italian executive desk designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s, a piece that perfectly reflects the sophisticated dialogue between architectural modernism an...
Brass
Italy Mid-20th Century Modern Steel Crystal Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brescia, IT
This modern Italian design desk, has been made in Milano, in 1960 circa, an item of the ones custom-made produced specially for the Rinascente Milano. Slim and modern shape, with de...
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Vittorio Dassi Desk, Wood and Glass, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Vittorio Dassi Desk, Wood and Glass, 1950s
Glass, Wood
Glas Italia Simoon Desk in Glass by Patricia Urquiola - Light Blue
By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia
Located in Varedo, MB
The Simoon desk by Glas Italia, designed by Patricia Urquiola, is a refined piece that combines artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary elegance. Constructed by UV-bonding 12 mm e...
Glass
Rare Sculptural Walnut Executive Desk by Arturo Roversi, Italy, 1950s
By Arturo Roversi
Located in Buccinasco, MI
A rare and highly architectural executive desk designed by Arturo Roversi and produced in Italy during the 1950s. Crafted in richly figured walnut, this remarkable freestanding desk...
Glass, Wood, Walnut
$4,165 / item
Desk in glass Porada Academy design Tarcisio Colzani
By Tarcisio Colzani
Located in Varedo, MB
The Academy desk by Porada is a sophisticated fusion of fine materials and timeless design, perfectly suited for both home offices and professional workspaces. Solid Canaletta Walnu...
Wood
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni rosewood Rampa secretary desk Bernini Italy
By Bernini, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Skokie, IL
Designed in 1965 by the legendary brothers Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni, the "Rampa" unit is a masterclass in multidisciplinary design. Renowned for their ability to merge ar...
Brass
Italian Mid Century Table Desk attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Its proportions make it ideal as a writing desk, console table, or center table, perfect for apartments, studies, or modern interiors where space optimization meets refined Italian s...
Brass
Franco Albini for Knoll - Chrome glass and black wood Desk
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Designed by Franco Albini in 1928, the Albini Desk is an iconic example of early modernist design, known for its clarity, structural balance, and refined material palette. The desk c...
Chrome
Glas Italia RATIO Desk with Drawers in Smoked Glass by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Glas Italia
Located in Varedo, MB
Designed by Piero Lissoni for Glas Italia, the RATIO desk is a refined sculptural writing surface that combines elegance, minimalism, and functionality. Composed of 10 mm tempered sm...
Glass, Wood
Luciano Frigerio 1970s Parchment, Brass and Mirrored Glass Executive Desk
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Milano, IT
This elegant 1970s desk by Luciano Frigerio exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and luxurious materials that define Italian mid - Century design of the period. The structure is cla...
Brass
Glas Italia Strata Desk / Vanity 125×48cm (49.2×18.9in) Glass - Yabu Pushelberg
By Glas Italia, Yabu Pushelberg
Located in Varedo, MB
The Strata Desk / Vanity by Glas Italia, designed by Yabu Pushelberg, is a versatile piece of furniture that combines elegance, transparency, and functional design. The desk feature...
Glass
Italian Mid-Century Presidential Executive Desk designed by Vittorio Dassi 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Rare executive desk designed by Vittorio Dassi and produced in Italy during the 1950s. This sculptural desk exemplifies the refined elegance and innovative craftsmanship that charac...
Brass
Bravero Laguna Oak And Breccia Imperiale Glass Desk by Morica Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bravero Laguna Oak And Breccia Imperiale Glass Desk by Morica Design Dimensions: D 48 x W 126 x H 87 cm Materials: Laguna oak, Breccia Imperiale glass, metal. Available in Canaletto...
Wood, Glass
Neoclassical Italian Desk Table Adorned w/ Duck Feet by Banci Firenze
By Banci Firenze
Located in North Miami, FL
This whimsical and elegant desk / table was made in Italy during the 70's by the company that is a symbol of Florentine craftsmanship: Banci Firenze. The design of this mid-20th cen...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Desk By Silvio Berrone from the Bialetti building, Omegna, Italy 1955
By Silvio Berrone
Located in Brussels, BE
Desk By Silvio Berrone from the Bialetti building, Omegna, Italy 1955 This writing desk is designed by Silvio Berrone for the Bialetti headquarters in Omegna, the renowned producer ...
Brass
$28,967 / item
Rossana Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Rossana with all structure in solid walnut in natural finish, with genuine leather underhand on the desk top in brown color, divided into two sections by a pencil holder. Back ...
Leather, Glass, Walnut
1960 Mid-Century Modern Italian Design Brushed Steel Crystal Desk
Located in Brescia, IT
This modern Italian design desk, has been made in Milano, in circa 1960, an item of the ones custom made produced specially for the store Rinascente Milano. Slim and modern shape, w...
Stainless Steel
Gae Aulenti worktable / desk, Gaetano-series for Zanotta, Italy Post-Modern
By Zanotta, Gae Aulenti
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 ...
Metal
French Plexiglass Desk with Glass Top by Marcello Gacita + Pierre Tiberi, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s desk by Marcello Gacita and Pierre Tiberi for Mode Europe, composed of two sculptural trestle legs in amber plexiglass with curved silhouettes. Each base is joined by visible...
Glass, Plexiglass
Steel and Glass Desk by Vittorio Introini and L.Caccia Dominioni from Vips Hotel
By Vittorio Introini, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
Vittorio Introini for Vips Residence Italian Glass and Chrome-Plated Steel Writing Desk Elegant Italian writing desk designed by Vittorio Introini for Vips Residence in the 1970s, d...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Desk/Table by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta, Italy, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk/Table by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta,Italy, 1970s
Glass
Large Desk By Silvio Berrone from the Bialetti building, Omegna, Italy, 1955
By Silvio Berrone
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Desk By Silvio Berrone from the Bialetti building, Omegna, Italy 1955 This writing desk is designed by Silvio Berrone for the Bialetti headquarters in Omegna, the renowned pro...
Faux Leather, Glass, Wood
$4,458Sale Price / item|20% Off
Axis Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Axis all in clear glass with asymetrical. shape. 15mm thickness glass with oblique welding on sides. Also available in Axis Console Table, on request.
Glass
$13,810 / item
Brera Desk
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Elementare collection, this desk strikes a clean-lined rectangular silhouette made of stained oak with a matte two-tone finish, featuring a top blotter of stained cork in...
Oak, Glass, Cork
21st Century Modern Desk In Copper And Wood With Rotating Glass Extension
By Alberto Colzani
Located in Milan, IT
An original desk with a wooden top and a glass extension that can rotate around a central pivoting point, like the hand of a clock. This allows the table to expand and contract its u...
Copper
Glass, Painted wood & Chrome Plated Metal 1990s desk by Gallotti e Radice
By Gallotti & Radice
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Minimal Desk with wheeled chest of drawers in white lacquered wood, thick cut glass and chrome plated metal. Minimal and elegant Desk with chest of drawers on wheels in white lacqu...
Metal, Chrome
Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Desk with Drawers in Metal Glass and Wood 1930s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Mid-century desk with structure in chromed tubular metal, wooden drawers, and ground glass tabletop, designed by Osvaldo Borsani; Italian manufacturer from the 1930s. This desk prese...
Metal
$5,758Sale Price / item|20% Off
Killy Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Killy with steel structure in chrome plated finish. With tempered clear glass top, 8mm thickness. With 1 drawer in solid walnut wood under the top.
Steel, Chrome
$3,018Sale Price / set|20% Off
Italian Design Desk by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi or a office set
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Oirlo, LI
This modern Italian desk, designed by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi in 1979, exemplifies the sophistication and functionality of 1970s Italian design. Crafted with meticulous attenti...
Leather, Glass
Italian Hollywood Regency Bimetal Bicolor Table or Desk, in Romeo Rega Style
By Romeo Rega
Located in Telgte, DE
Italian Hollywood Regency bimetal bicolor table desk metal gilded brass Italy, stunning table. Impressive Geometric base made of chromed and brass-plated steel. Can be used as a din...
Brass, Metal
$3,208Sale Price|20% Off
Postmodern Glass Dining Table with Red Lacquered Legs Italy
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Bold vintage dining table with red cylindrical legs and graphic glass top A striking vintage dining table in the postmodern Italian style, likely produced during the 1980s, this pie...
Metal
$4,551Sale Price / item|20% Off
Shine Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Desk shine with tempered and welded glass, 15mm thickness with mounting brackets in polished aluminum and steel. Available in: L 120 x D 60 x H 73cm, price: 3400,00€ L 130 x D 60 x H...
Aluminum, Steel
Steel Chromed and glass desk by Mirto Zocca for Tisettanta Halifax , 1980s
By Mirto Zocca, Tisettanta
Located in Padova, IT
Conditions: wear consistent with age and use. You are what you do. When it comes to Mirto Zocca (Zurich, 1959), the saying is perfect. He was not “born” a designer, but after finis...
Steel
$12,655 / item
Bella Coiffeuse Walnut Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Bella Coiffeuse Walnut with all structure in solid walnut wood and covered with genuine leather in dark grey color. Desk with a lift-up mirror glass and with a storage compartm...
Leather, Glass, Walnut
$1,814
Chrome trestles desk
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This chrome trestles desk came together with the Tabacof chair, they are a matching pair. The trestles are well made with sense for detail, definitely good quality. The glass top is ...
Chrome
Rare Italian Art Deco Desk by Gucci for Gucci Executive Offices, Florence, 1938
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
A Rare, One of a KInd and Exquisite Italian Art Deco Desk by Gucci for the House of Gucci Executive Offices, Florence, Italy, circa 1938. Since it's birth in Florence in 1921 with ...
Onyx, Brass
$20,035
Roll Black Desk
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
Evoking old fashioned banker's desks, the compact design of this stunningly stylish and innovative desk is rich in functional storage space. The black stained oak frame is raised on ...
Ebony, Glass, Leather, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Desk, Beech & Walnut with Yellow Glass Top, 1950s
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A beautifully restored mid-century modern desk that combines timeless charm with everyday functionality. The original high-gloss piano black top contrasts elegantly with the oiled ma...
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani Bureau T403, Glass & Chrome, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Bureau T403 conçu par Osvaldo Borsani pour Tecno dans les années 1970. Ce bureau vintage italien moderne présente une structure en acier, un plateau en verre laqué et des éléments en...
Chrome
Molteni ‘Orix’ Multi-Purpose Desk
By Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina
Located in Zagreb, HR
Iconic and instantly recognizable 'Orix' desk designed by Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni & Co in 1971. Seen here in its most beautiful colourway (according to us), a ...
Metal
Chair and desk Willy Rizzo, 1970
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Chair and desk with stell legs and glass top by Willy Rizzo, 1970. Chair dimensions 50x54x79
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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