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1980's Campaign Style Mahogany Writing Desk
By Heritage Furniture, Henkel Harris, Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Campaign style writing desk with four cock beaded dovetailed drawers boasting fiery Mahogany grains
Category

20th Century American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1980's Campaign Style Mahogany Writing Desk
1980's Campaign Style Mahogany Writing Desk

1980's Campaign Style Mahogany Writing Desk

H 29.75 in W 44 in D 18 in
Scandinavian Ergonomic Design Writing Desk and Stool, Stokke, 1980's
By Stokke
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Scandinavian ergonomic design writing desk with pivoting stool, made by Stokke, Norway 1980
Category

Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Ergonomic Design Writing Desk and Stool, Stokke, 1980's
Scandinavian Ergonomic Design Writing Desk and Stool, Stokke, 1980's

Scandinavian Ergonomic Design Writing Desk and Stool, Stokke, 1980's

H 29.34 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Bamboo Writing Desk with Drawers, 1980s
Located in Roma, RM
BAMBOO WRITING DESK WITH DRAWERS 1980 Product details Dimensions: 90L x 80H x 61D cm.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Bamboo Writing Desk with Drawers, 1980s
Bamboo Writing Desk with Drawers, 1980s

Bamboo Writing Desk with Drawers, 1980s

H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 24.02 in
Karl Springer "Ming Writing Desk" in Embossed Leather 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
“Ming Desk” in color embossed textured leather with 2 drawers by Karl Springer, American 1980's
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Karl Springer "Ming Writing Desk" in Embossed Leather 1980s
Karl Springer "Ming Writing Desk" in Embossed Leather 1980s

Karl Springer "Ming Writing Desk" in Embossed Leather 1980s

H 29.5 in W 60 in D 30 in
Postmodern Memphis Design Interlubke Writing Desk, Home Office, Germany 1980s
By Interlübke
Located in Zagreb, HR
Stunning Memphis design style postmodern desk manufactured in the 1980s in Germany by a high-end
Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Memphis Design Interlubke Writing Desk, Home Office, Germany 1980s
Postmodern Memphis Design Interlubke Writing Desk, Home Office, Germany 1980s

Postmodern Memphis Design Interlubke Writing Desk, Home Office, Germany 1980s

H 29.53 in W 100.4 in D 78.75 in
J. Robert Scott Art Deco Style Modern Writing Table Desk, 1980s
By Sally Sirkin Lewis
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
"J. Robert Scott Art Deco Style modern writing table desk Additional information: Materials
Category

20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony

J. Robert Scott Art Deco Style Modern Writing Table Desk, 1980s
J. Robert Scott Art Deco Style Modern Writing Table Desk, 1980s

J. Robert Scott Art Deco Style Modern Writing Table Desk, 1980s

H 30 in W 65 in D 26 in
Ladies desk from HIKOR, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple beech wood writing desk from the HIKOR Písek company, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia The design is
Category

Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech

Ladies desk from HIKOR, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia
Ladies desk from HIKOR, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia

Ladies desk from HIKOR, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia

H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Ladies Desk from Hikor, 1980´S, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple beech wood writing desk from the HIKOR Písek company, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia The design
Category

Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech

Ladies Desk from Hikor, 1980´S, Czechoslovakia
Ladies Desk from Hikor, 1980´S, Czechoslovakia

Ladies Desk from Hikor, 1980´S, Czechoslovakia

H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
1980s English Root Wood Writing Desk with Door and Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s English root wood writing desk with door and drawers.
Category

Late 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1980s English Root Wood Writing Desk with Door and Drawers
1980s English Root Wood Writing Desk with Door and Drawers

1980s English Root Wood Writing Desk with Door and Drawers

H 38.19 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Half-circle desk, 1980s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Half-circle desk in exotic wood and glass. France, 1980s.
Category

Vintage 1980s European Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Half-circle desk, 1980s.
Half-circle desk, 1980s.

Half-circle desk, 1980s.

H 29.93 in Dm 70.87 in
Post modern Memphis style artistic writing desk and chair, Germany 1980s
By Memphis Group, Gaetano Pesce, Ettore Sottsass
Located in ECHT, NL
Unique artistic writing desk and chair. The frame is made from steel and wrought iron in different
Category

Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Post modern Memphis style artistic writing desk and chair, Germany 1980s
Post modern Memphis style artistic writing desk and chair, Germany 1980s

Post modern Memphis style artistic writing desk and chair, Germany 1980s

H 29.53 in W 50.01 in D 29.93 in
Vintage Mahogany Ladies Desk from Up Zavody, Czechoslovakia, 1980's
By Up Závody
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Vintage ladies desk made by UP Zavody company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1980´s. Features
Category

Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Vintage Mahogany Ladies Desk from Up Zavody, Czechoslovakia, 1980's
Vintage Mahogany Ladies Desk from Up Zavody, Czechoslovakia, 1980's

Vintage Mahogany Ladies Desk from Up Zavody, Czechoslovakia, 1980's

H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 18.9 in
Postmodern 1980s Pine Wood writing Desk in the style of Guillerme & Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely fabulous, sculptural desk made of solid pine wood! Three storage drawers on the right
Category

Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Postmodern 1980s Pine Wood writing Desk in the style of Guillerme & Chambron
Postmodern 1980s Pine Wood writing Desk in the style of Guillerme & Chambron

Postmodern 1980s Pine Wood writing Desk in the style of Guillerme & Chambron

H 30.32 in W 47.64 in D 22.84 in
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style writing desk By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Writing Desk
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Writing Desk

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Writing Desk

H 29.63 in W 45.5 in D 21.25 in
Derk Jan de Vries Desk - 1980s
Located in Brussels , BE
Wooden desk by Derk Jan de Vries. Holds a drawer on each side, simple and timeless.
Category

Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Derk Jan de Vries Desk - 1980s
Derk Jan de Vries Desk - 1980s

Derk Jan de Vries Desk - 1980s

H 27.96 in W 52.37 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Carrara Marble Desk, Switzerland 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
1970s or early 1980s of beautiful Italian Carrara marble. The desk top has curved, notched corners and
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Carrara Marble Desk, Switzerland 1980s
Vintage Carrara Marble Desk, Switzerland 1980s

Vintage Carrara Marble Desk, Switzerland 1980s

H 30.25 in W 71 in D 31.5 in
Ghianda & Regondi "Talete" desk for Rosenthal, 1980s
By Pierluigi Ghianda, Rosenthal
Located in Neuss, NW
Talete desk/dining table from the 1980s by Pierluigi Ghianda and Gabriele Regondi for Rosenthal
Category

Vintage 1980s German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wire

Ghianda & Regondi "Talete" desk for Rosenthal, 1980s
Ghianda & Regondi "Talete" desk for Rosenthal, 1980s

Ghianda & Regondi "Talete" desk for Rosenthal, 1980s

H 29.14 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
1980s Postmodern Birdseye Maple Artisan Made Desk
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Postmodern Birdseye maple desk with turned and reverse-tapered ebonized legs and a single
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple

1980s Postmodern Birdseye Maple Artisan Made Desk
1980s Postmodern Birdseye Maple Artisan Made Desk

1980s Postmodern Birdseye Maple Artisan Made Desk

H 27 in W 70 in D 32 in
Postmodern Gray Faux Stone Laminate Writing Desk - 4 Drawers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your workspace with the Postmodern Gray Faux Stone Laminate Writing Desk, featuring four
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Gray Faux Stone Laminate Writing Desk - 4 Drawers
Postmodern Gray Faux Stone Laminate Writing Desk - 4 Drawers

Postmodern Gray Faux Stone Laminate Writing Desk - 4 Drawers

H 30.25 in W 47.5 in D 18.25 in
Boho Chic Reed and Wicker Writing Desk by Whitecraft
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage boho regency writing desk by Whitecraft Furniture. Features a pencil reed frame
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wicker, Reed, Glass

Boho Chic Reed and Wicker Writing Desk by Whitecraft
Boho Chic Reed and Wicker Writing Desk by Whitecraft

Boho Chic Reed and Wicker Writing Desk by Whitecraft

H 30.5 in W 43 in D 20.5 in
Post modernist desk, 1980s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Desk from the 80s in France - Red laminate box with 3 drawers on the left - Black lacquered pyramid
Category

Late 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Laminate

Post modernist desk, 1980s
Post modernist desk, 1980s

Post modernist desk, 1980s

H 38.59 in W 80.71 in D 23.63 in
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
Category

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

H 29.25 in W 67.5 in D 30 in
Vintage Contemporary Burl Wood Writing Desk After Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage contemporary 80s writing desk. Done in the manner of the iconic Milo Baughman
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Contemporary Burl Wood Writing Desk After Milo Baughman
Vintage Contemporary Burl Wood Writing Desk After Milo Baughman

Vintage Contemporary Burl Wood Writing Desk After Milo Baughman

H 28.5 in W 54 in D 24 in
Italian Bamboo Rattan Writing Table or Desk
By Dal Vera
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
during the 1980s. This writing table is unique because of the materials used, bamboo and rattan, and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Italian Bamboo Rattan Writing Table or Desk
Italian Bamboo Rattan Writing Table or Desk

Italian Bamboo Rattan Writing Table or Desk

H 30.71 in W 45.67 in D 24.02 in
Boho Chic Wicker Rattan Glass Top Writing Desk by Henry Link
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your workspace with the Boho Chic Wicker Rattan Writing Desk by Henry Link. Crafted with
Category

20th Century American Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

Boho Chic Wicker Rattan Glass Top Writing Desk by Henry Link
Boho Chic Wicker Rattan Glass Top Writing Desk by Henry Link

Boho Chic Wicker Rattan Glass Top Writing Desk by Henry Link

H 30.25 in W 46.5 in D 19.5 in
Italian Walnut Baroque Style Lyre-Leg Trestle Refectory Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Italian Baroque style desk, or writing table with lyre shaped legs and joint with a central drawer
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Walnut Baroque Style Lyre-Leg Trestle Refectory Desk Writing Table
Italian Walnut Baroque Style Lyre-Leg Trestle Refectory Desk Writing Table

Italian Walnut Baroque Style Lyre-Leg Trestle Refectory Desk Writing Table

H 30.71 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Hand-Crafted Early American Style Solid Pine Slant Front Writing Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautifully hand-crafted early American Style Solid Pine Writing Desk in good vintage condition
Category

Late 20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Hand-Crafted Early American Style Solid Pine Slant Front Writing Desk
Hand-Crafted Early American Style Solid Pine Slant Front Writing Desk

Hand-Crafted Early American Style Solid Pine Slant Front Writing Desk

H 32.5 in W 28 in D 28 in
Ladies Desk from Hikor, 1980s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple beech wood writing desk from the Hikor Písek company, 1980´s, Czechoslovakia The design
Category

Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech

Ladies Desk from Hikor, 1980s, Czechoslovakia
Ladies Desk from Hikor, 1980s, Czechoslovakia

Ladies Desk from Hikor, 1980s, Czechoslovakia

H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
1980s Style Black and White Desk
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting 1980s era writing desk. Black lacquer and white laminent tops by Carlton House
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood, Lacquer

1980s Style Black and White Desk
1980s Style Black and White Desk

1980s Style Black and White Desk

H 30 in W 58 in D 18 in
Exclusive Designer Desk Sir Norman Foster Architecture School, 1980s
Located in Berlin, DE
Exclusive designer desk Sir Norman Foster Architecture school, 1980s Large, extravagant designer
Category

Vintage 1980s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Exclusive Designer Desk Sir Norman Foster Architecture School, 1980s
Exclusive Designer Desk Sir Norman Foster Architecture School, 1980s

Exclusive Designer Desk Sir Norman Foster Architecture School, 1980s

H 28.75 in W 84.65 in D 78.75 in
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 and well constructed. Finished in front and back for floating in a room. Lovely Asian...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Coconut

Exceptional Coconut Tiled Veneer Writing Desk with Ebony Wood Accents
Exceptional Coconut Tiled Veneer Writing Desk with Ebony Wood Accents

Exceptional Coconut Tiled Veneer Writing Desk with Ebony Wood Accents

H 28.5 in W 60 in D 30 in
"Kroma" Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy, 1980s
By Driade, Antonia Astori
Located in Brussels, BE
"Kroma" desk by Antonia Astori For Driade, Italy, 1980s.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

"Kroma" Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy, 1980s
"Kroma" Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy, 1980s

"Kroma" Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy, 1980s

H 30.32 in W 51.58 in D 27.56 in
Baker Furniture English Regency Burled Walnut Writing Desk or Console Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Regency style writing desk or console table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture English Regency Burled Walnut Writing Desk or Console Table
Baker Furniture English Regency Burled Walnut Writing Desk or Console Table

Baker Furniture English Regency Burled Walnut Writing Desk or Console Table

H 30 in W 40 in D 22 in
Baker Furniture Regency Rosewood Drop Leaf Writing Desk or Console, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Regency or Georgian style drop leaf writing desk, console, or sofa table By Baker
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood

Baker Furniture Regency Rosewood Drop Leaf Writing Desk or Console, Refinished
Baker Furniture Regency Rosewood Drop Leaf Writing Desk or Console, Refinished

Baker Furniture Regency Rosewood Drop Leaf Writing Desk or Console, Refinished

H 29.25 in W 36 in D 27 in
Maitland Smith French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Maitland Smith Philippines, Circa
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk
Maitland Smith French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk

Maitland Smith French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk

H 32 in W 33 in D 20 in
Interlübke White Laminate Desk, 1980s, Germany.
By Interlübke
Located in Antwerp, BE
Post modern white laminate Interlübke desk beautiful, simple, sleek design that can stand freely in
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Interlübke White Laminate Desk, 1980s, Germany.
Interlübke White Laminate Desk, 1980s, Germany.

Interlübke White Laminate Desk, 1980s, Germany.

H 29.53 in W 53.55 in D 24.02 in
Vanity Desk Postmodern 1980s Including Chair
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
Unique sculptural postmodern vanity desk in cherry wood with chair included. Beautifull
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Vanity Desk Postmodern 1980s Including Chair
Vanity Desk Postmodern 1980s Including Chair

Vanity Desk Postmodern 1980s Including Chair

H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 22.45 in
Italian Bauhaus White Desk Comacina by Piero Bottoni for Zanotta, 1980s
By Zanotta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Bauhaus White Desk Comacina by Piero Bottoni for Zanotta, 1980s Desk mod. Comacina with
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italian Bauhaus White Desk Comacina by Piero Bottoni for Zanotta, 1980s
Italian Bauhaus White Desk Comacina by Piero Bottoni for Zanotta, 1980s

Italian Bauhaus White Desk Comacina by Piero Bottoni for Zanotta, 1980s

H 28.35 in W 51.19 in D 26.78 in
1980s Bamboo and Rattan Desk with Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s bamboo and rattan desk with drawers.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

1980s Bamboo and Rattan Desk with Drawers
1980s Bamboo and Rattan Desk with Drawers

1980s Bamboo and Rattan Desk with Drawers

H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Ivory Lacquered Desk with Leather Top by Alessandro for Baker, 1980s
By Alessandro for Baker Furniture, Alessandro Gambrielli
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous desk or console table designed by European designer and artist Alessandro Gabrielli
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Lacquer, Wood, Parchment Paper

Ivory Lacquered Desk with Leather Top by Alessandro for Baker, 1980s
Ivory Lacquered Desk with Leather Top by Alessandro for Baker, 1980s

Ivory Lacquered Desk with Leather Top by Alessandro for Baker, 1980s

H 29.5 in W 61 in D 24 in
Midcentury Glass Top, Bamboo and Wicker Italian Desk with Drawers, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Italy in the 1980s. This desk is unique for the materials used, bamboo and rattan, and has two
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Glass

Midcentury Glass Top, Bamboo and Wicker Italian Desk with Drawers, 1980s
Midcentury Glass Top, Bamboo and Wicker Italian Desk with Drawers, 1980s

Midcentury Glass Top, Bamboo and Wicker Italian Desk with Drawers, 1980s

H 29.93 in W 47.64 in D 23.23 in
Bowed Front Solid Cherry Desk with Suspended Drawers Maine Studio 1980s
By Thomas Moser
Located in Camden, ME
Bow front cherry desk with two suspended drawers studio built in Portland Maine in the 1980s in the
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Bowed Front Solid Cherry Desk with Suspended Drawers Maine Studio 1980s
Bowed Front Solid Cherry Desk with Suspended Drawers Maine Studio 1980s

Bowed Front Solid Cherry Desk with Suspended Drawers Maine Studio 1980s

H 31 in W 79 in D 32.5 in
Karl Springer Ming Writing Desk/Console in Embossed Crocodile 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted Ming Writing Desk/Console in lacquered embossed crocodile leather with 3
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Karl Springer Ming Writing Desk/Console in Embossed Crocodile 1970s
Karl Springer Ming Writing Desk/Console in Embossed Crocodile 1970s

Karl Springer Ming Writing Desk/Console in Embossed Crocodile 1970s

H 29 in W 63 in D 18 in
1980s Postmodern Marble Stone Executive Two Sided Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in Madison, WI
Incredible 1980s Postmodern Marble designer desk. Great for use as an executive desk or a two sided
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

1980s Postmodern Marble Stone Executive Two Sided Desk
1980s Postmodern Marble Stone Executive Two Sided Desk

1980s Postmodern Marble Stone Executive Two Sided Desk

H 30 in W 50 in D 70 in
Executive Monumental Rosewood with Polished Steel Platner Insp. Desk with, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful midcentury desk with rosewood top. The wood is in excellent condition. The bases are made
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Executive Monumental Rosewood with Polished Steel Platner Insp. Desk with, 1980s
Executive Monumental Rosewood with Polished Steel Platner Insp. Desk with, 1980s

Executive Monumental Rosewood with Polished Steel Platner Insp. Desk with, 1980s

H 30 in W 60 in D 34 in
1980s Teal Laminated Over Wood Waterfall Cane Desk Attributed to Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
solid wood desk you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Cane back details
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1980s Teal Laminated Over Wood Waterfall Cane Desk Attributed to Karl Springer
1980s Teal Laminated Over Wood Waterfall Cane Desk Attributed to Karl Springer

1980s Teal Laminated Over Wood Waterfall Cane Desk Attributed to Karl Springer

H 30 in W 54 in D 24 in
1980s Extendible Gilded Brass Office Desk in the Style of Rodolfo Dubarry
By Pino Rustico
Located in Marbella, ES
Handcrafted 1980s extendible mirror and gilded brass over a wooden frame office desk signed "Pino
Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

1980s Extendible Gilded Brass Office Desk in the Style of Rodolfo Dubarry
1980s Extendible Gilded Brass Office Desk in the Style of Rodolfo Dubarry

1980s Extendible Gilded Brass Office Desk in the Style of Rodolfo Dubarry

H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 22.84 in
Late 20th-C. French Maison Jansen Style Silver & Gold Leaf Writing Desk
By Maison Jansen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a show stopper! It is a French Louis XVI style writing desk that has been finished in the
Category

Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Late 20th-C. French Maison Jansen Style Silver & Gold Leaf Writing Desk
Late 20th-C. French Maison Jansen Style Silver & Gold Leaf Writing Desk

Late 20th-C. French Maison Jansen Style Silver & Gold Leaf Writing Desk

H 31 in W 60.5 in D 30 in
Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik Writing Desk in Teak and Brass
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik, desk, model 65, teak, brass, Denmark, 1960s. Refined desk
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik Writing Desk in Teak and Brass
Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik Writing Desk in Teak and Brass

Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik Writing Desk in Teak and Brass

H 32.68 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in
"Kroma" Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy, 1980s
By Antonia Astori
Located in Brussels, BE
Architect, designer, and entrepreneur, Antonia Astori began her own design activity within the Driade company, founded with her brother Enrico and Adelaide Acerbi, to whom she offers...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

"Kroma" Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy, 1980s
"Kroma" Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy, 1980s

"Kroma" Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy, 1980s

H 28.75 in W 63 in D 28.75 in
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Executive Desk, Italy, 1980s Maple Wood
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Sacile, PN
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, executive desk, bird’s-eye maple, Italy, 1980s. This postmodern
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Executive Desk, Italy, 1980s Maple Wood
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Executive Desk, Italy, 1980s Maple Wood

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Executive Desk, Italy, 1980s Maple Wood

H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 47.25 in
Rare "Dione" Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy, 1980s
By Antonia Astori, Driade
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Dione desk by Antonia Astori for Aleph Aforismi collection - Driade.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare "Dione" Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy, 1980s
Rare "Dione" Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy, 1980s

Rare "Dione" Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy, 1980s

H 53.15 in W 68.9 in D 28.75 in
1980s Spanish Four Drawer Wood & Wicker Office Desk w/ Glass Top
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1980s Spanish four drawer wood and wicker office desk with glass top.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wicker, Wood

1980s Spanish Four Drawer Wood & Wicker Office Desk w/ Glass Top
1980s Spanish Four Drawer Wood & Wicker Office Desk w/ Glass Top

1980s Spanish Four Drawer Wood & Wicker Office Desk w/ Glass Top

H 28.35 in W 47.64 in D 24.02 in
Golden Burlwood Dining table or Desk Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1980s
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Italian top quality manufactured desk or dining table in beautiful golden Burlwood Most like
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Golden Burlwood Dining table or Desk Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1980s
Golden Burlwood Dining table or Desk Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1980s

Golden Burlwood Dining table or Desk Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1980s

H 29.73 in W 39.38 in D 78.75 in
Postmodern Pluto Desk by Pierre Colleu for Starform and Disney, France 1980s.
By Disney Studios, Starform, Pierre Colleu 1
Located in Lille, FR
desk top. Some fading on the head and the legs.
Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Postmodern Pluto Desk by Pierre Colleu for Starform and Disney, France 1980s.
Postmodern Pluto Desk by Pierre Colleu for Starform and Disney, France 1980s.

Postmodern Pluto Desk by Pierre Colleu for Starform and Disney, France 1980s.

H 22.84 in W 51.19 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Desk Set with Cabinets Designed by Elmar Flötotto for Flötotto, 1980s
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
This German desk is part of the Profilsystem collection, designed by Elmar Flötotto for the
Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech

Vintage Desk Set with Cabinets Designed by Elmar Flötotto for Flötotto, 1980s
Vintage Desk Set with Cabinets Designed by Elmar Flötotto for Flötotto, 1980s

Vintage Desk Set with Cabinets Designed by Elmar Flötotto for Flötotto, 1980s

H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Postmodern Dalmatian Pongo Desk by Pierre Colleu for Starform and Disney, 1980s.
By Disney Studios, Starform, Pierre Colleu 1
Located in Lille, FR
Table height: 50 cm. Total height with the head: 80 cm Good condition. Some chips on the top.
Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Postmodern Dalmatian Pongo Desk by Pierre Colleu for Starform and Disney, 1980s.
Postmodern Dalmatian Pongo Desk by Pierre Colleu for Starform and Disney, 1980s.

Postmodern Dalmatian Pongo Desk by Pierre Colleu for Starform and Disney, 1980s.

H 18.9 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
Italian 1980s Mid Century Style Black Lacquer and Brass Desk with Two Drawers
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1980s mid century style black lacquer and brass desk with two drawers with brass handles.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian 1980s Mid Century Style Black Lacquer and Brass Desk with Two Drawers
Italian 1980s Mid Century Style Black Lacquer and Brass Desk with Two Drawers

Italian 1980s Mid Century Style Black Lacquer and Brass Desk with Two Drawers

H 31.89 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Saporiti Italia Executive Desk
By Saporiti
Located in Denton, TX
Saporiti Italia Exotic Burl wood & leather executive desk. A combination of straight and curved
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Saporiti Italia Executive Desk
Saporiti Italia Executive Desk

Saporiti Italia Executive Desk

H 29.5 in W 98.75 in D 43.25 in
Chinese Red Lacquered Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the allure of the Red Lacquered Chinese Secretary Desk. Meticulously crafted with
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Red Lacquered Secretary Desk
Chinese Red Lacquered Secretary Desk

Chinese Red Lacquered Secretary Desk

H 42 in W 38.5 in D 18.5 in
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1980s Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1980s writing desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, every 1980s writing desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 1980s writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1980s writing desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made 1980s writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Maitland Smith and Bruce Burdick are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1980s Writing Desk?

Prices for a 1980s writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $212 and can go as high as $180,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.

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.

Questions About 1980s Writing Desk
  • What is a writing desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • What was in fashion in the 1980s?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Bold, head-turning looks were in fashion during the 1980s. It was the decade of bright electric neon colors as well as suits, jackets, tops and dresses with shoulder pads. The aerobics and fitness craze of the ’80s spilled over into fashion, with people sporting leg warmers, headbands and leggings as everyday apparel. Punk culture also influenced style, with leather jackets, fishnet stockings and chunky metal jewelry being favored by some. Denim looks of the time were often baggy and flaunted acid washes. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1980s.
  • What is a small writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • What is a writing desk with drawers called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • Was plaid popular in the 1980s?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, plaid was popular in the 1980s. Interestingly, it was a signature feature of two very different styles that trended during the decade. Plaid appeared on pleated skirts and blazers, common among the preppy set. In addition, many in the punk subculture sported plaid pants and dresses. Find a wide variety of 1980s apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • What is an old-fashioned writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.

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