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Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

POSTMODERN STYLE

Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s. The characteristics of vintage postmodern furniture and other postmodern objects and decor for the home included loud-patterned, usually plastic surfaces; strange proportions, vibrant colors and weird angles; and a vague-at-best relationship between form and function.

ORIGINS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Emerges during the 1960s; popularity explodes during the ’80s
  • A reaction to prevailing conventions of modernism by mainly American architects
  • Architect Robert Venturi critiques modern architecture in his Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture (1966)
  • Theorist Charles Jencks, who championed architecture filled with allusions and cultural references, writes The Language of Post-Modern Architecture (1977)
  • Italian design collective the Memphis Group, also known as Memphis Milano, meets for the first time (1980) 
  • Memphis collective debuts more than 50 objects and furnishings at Salone del Milano (1981)
  • Interest in style declines, minimalism gains steam

CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Dizzying graphic patterns and an emphasis on loud, off-the-wall colors
  • Use of plastic and laminates, glass, metal and marble; lacquered and painted wood 
  • Unconventional proportions and abundant ornamentation
  • Playful nods to Art Deco and Pop art

POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.

Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendinia onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.

Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group,  which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.

Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals. 

After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.

On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.

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Style: Post-Modern
Rúna Teak Oiled Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Rúna teak oiled oak desk by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D130 x W65 x H74 cm Material: Teak oiled solid oak Weight: 37 kg Also available in different finishes. Timeless desk with ...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

Rúna Smoked Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Rúna Smoked Oak Desk by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D130 x W65 x H74 cm Material: Smoked solid oak Weight: 37 kg Also available in different finishes. Please contact us. Timeless ...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Rúna White Oiled Solid Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Rúna White Oiled Solid Oak Desk by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D130 x W65 x H74 cm Material: White oiled solid oak Weight: 37 kg Also available in different finishes. Please contact ...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Marble Dining Table or Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking marble dining table or desk from Italy circa 1990's. It features beautifully grained marble slab construction.
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

1980s Teal Laminated Over Wood Waterfall Cane Desk Attributed to Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and one of a kind, Tiffany teal laminate over solid wood desk you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Postmodern Pluto Desk by Pierre Colleu for Starform and Disney, France 1980s.
Located in Lille, FR
Table height: 58 cm. Total height with the head: 90 cm Good condition. Some restaurations on the desk top. Some fading on the head and the legs.
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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Resin, Plastic

JFK Office Desk With Adjustable Height Legs by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
JFK Office Desk With Adjustable Height Legs by NORR11 Dimensions: D 75 x W 140 x H 79/129 cm. Materials: Ash, clear lacquer, aluminum with powder-coating and felt. Available in two ...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

JFK Home Desk With Standard Legs by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
JFK Home Desk With Standard Legs by NORR11 Dimensions: D 65 x W 130 x H 76 cm. Materials: Ash, clear lacquer, aluminum with powder-coating and felt. Available in two different wood ...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

JFK Office Desk With Standard Legs by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
JFK Office Desk With Standard Legs by NORR11 Dimensions: D 75 x W 150 x H 76 cm. Materials: Ash, clear lacquer, aluminum with powder-coating and felt. Available in two different woo...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

JFK Home Desk With Adjustable Height Legs by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
JFK Home Desk With Adjustable Height Legs by NORR11 Dimensions: D 65 x W 130 x H 79/129 cm. Materials: Ash, clear lacquer, aluminum with powder-coating and felt. Available in two di...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Tessellated Faux Bone Lacquered Desk With Leather Top by Alessandro for Baker
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Dive into the world of luxury design with this stunning desk or console table by the renowned European designer and artist Alessandro Gabrielli Gambalogna, affectionately known as “A...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Postmodern Desk / Dining Table with Rounded Triangular Glass Top and Marble Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1990s marble double pedestal desj with chrome crossbar and rounded scalene triangle glass top (3/4"). Excellent vintage condition, wear consistent with age. Great as a dining table,...
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20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Chrome

Vintage Carrara Marble Desk, Switzerland 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A custom made executive desk that came from an office in Geneva, Switzerland. . Made in the late 1970s or early 1980s of beautiful Italian Carrara marble. The desk top has curved, no...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

Postmodern Salmon Lacquer Laminate Waterfall Desk With Gold Base
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Transform your workspace with this Salmon Lacquer Waterfall Desk. Featuring a bold salmon lacquer finish and a gold base, this desk is a blend o...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Post Modern Corner Desk Glass
Located in Mortsel, BE
Please message us for more info or transportation options
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Jürgen Lange, Secretary mod. Privé for Rosenthal Einrichtung, 1980
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
The secretary mod. "Privé" by Jürgen Lange is formally characterized by the interplay of horizontal surfaces and slopes. The result is a furniture "sculpture" that combines the advan...
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1980s German Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Acrylic, Wood

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 drawers for optimal organization. This desk comb...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Baker Furniture Parquetry Maple Console Desk
Located in New York, NY
Baker Parquetry Maple Console Desk, 20th Century.
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20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

ikons Postmodern Glass Top Desk
Located in New York, NY
ikons Postmodern glass top desk with four polychromed metal legs in differing geometric designs, etched "ikons" signature to glass top. 29.25" H x 6...
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20th Century Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass

Post modern Memphis style artistic writing desk and chair, Germany 1980s
Located in ECHT, NL
Unique artistic writing desk and chair. The frame is made from steel and wrought iron in different shapes and sizes. Painted in several different colors. The glass top rest on 4 wood...
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Hans Eichenberger, Secretary mod. HE for the Kollektion Röthlisberger Schweiz
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Postmodern secretary desk by Hans Eichenberger for Kollektion Röthlisberger Schweiz. Two drawers and glass shelves on the inside.
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1980s Swiss Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Paolo Piva for B&B 'Arcada' Desk in Leather and Burl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Piva for B&B, executive desk model 'Arcada', stainless steel, burl, leather, glass, brass, Italy, 1985 This rare desk is designed by Austrian-Italian architect and designer Pa...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann Corner Desk in White Fiberglass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann for Wilhelm Werndl, corner desk, model 'Jet', fiberglass, Germany, designed in 1970 This design truly fits within the ethos of the seventies – a bright and bol...
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1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Fiberglass

Writing Desk with Chair by Chi Wing Lo for Giorgetti, Italy, 1990s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chi Wing Lo for Giorgetti "Epi" desk and "Aro" office chair made from high-quality materials. The "Epi" desk embodies the epitome of refined luxury, made of rich cherry wood and ador...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Cherry

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 drawer. With its unique design this cool artisan made desk is sure to be the focal poi...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birdseye Maple

Memphis desk Sophia design Aldo Cibic 1985
Located in Parma, IT
Sophia desk design Aldo Cibic for Memphis Milano 1985. In solid wood, briar and laminate with metal foot. One drawer and upper storage compartment. In excellent condition.
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Gae Aulenti worktable / desk, Gaetano-series for Zanotta, Italy Post-Modern
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 ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl 'Igl-Jet' Writing Desk in Fiberglass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl, directors writing desk model 'Igl-jet', fiberglass, Germany, 1970s. This design truly resembles the ethos of the seventies – a bright and bold era – f...
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1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Fiberglass

Utopia Desk by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
Utopia Desk by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 76 x W 160 x H 74 cm. Materials: Oak veneer in open grain with cream finish and polished brass. 70 kg. Other finishes are available Since t...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Achille Castiglioni & Paolo Ferrari Desk 'Quark' in Black Lacquered Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Achille Castiglioni & Paolo Ferrari for BBB Bonacina, desk 'Quark', black lacquered wood, Italy, 1982 Like other table designs of Achille Castiglioni & Paolo Ferrari shows the desk ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Le Bureau De Paolo Desk by Secondome Edizioni
Located in Geneve, CH
Le Bureau De Paolo Desk by Secondome Edizioni Designer: Sam Baron. Dimensions: D 80 x W 175 x H 75 cm. Materials: Marine teak. Collection / Production: Secondome. This piece can be ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Recinto Stone Surf Desk by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Surf Desk by Atra Design Dimensions: D 94 x W 210 x H 75.5 cm. Materials: Recinto stone and steel. Different marble options available: Verde Tikal, Negro Monterrey, Silver Traverti...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stone, Steel

Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta Adjustable Table ‘Leonardo’ in Blond Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, adjustable desk ‘Leonardo’, beech, laminated wood, Italy, design 1969. Italian architect and designer Achille Castiglioni (1918-2002) designed the ‘...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech

Most Unique Handcrafted Organic 3-Legged Laminated Cherry Wood Desk
Located in Izegem, VWV
A quirky three-legged desk with integrated drawers. An organic interplay of different types of plywood and solid wood. Crafted with pure craftsmanship with attention to details, such...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Bone, Wood, Cherry, Maple, Plywood

Jay Spectre Barrel Desk with Glass Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jay Spectre for Century Furniture White Oak Desk with Glass Top. Desk Writing Surface is 29.75 high. Desk was also sold as a Vanity as well. Overall ...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Oak

Atus Desk by Bea Interiors
Located in Geneve, CH
Atus Desk by Bea Interiors One of a Kind. Dimensions: D 91 x W 204 x H 79 cm. Materials: Solid white oak and marble. Atus desk is a stunning addition to...
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2010s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

1970s Burl Wood Executive Desk With Lacquer Finish
Located in Elkton, MD
This executive desk from the 1970s is a stunning piece of furniture, boasting a gorgeous burl veneer with a lacquered finish. The beautiful and spacial top of the desk features three...
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1970s North American Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Lacquer

Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann 'Jet' Corner Desk in Brown & Orange Fiberglass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann for Wilhelm Werndl, corner desk, model 'Jet', fiberglass, Germany, design 1970 This design truly fits within the ethos of the seventies – a bright and bold era...
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1970s German Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Fiberglass

Post Modern Campaign Style Table or Desk.
Located in Chicago, IL
1/2" Glass top with, with polished aluminum "X" base with stretcher. Could be used as a dining table or desk.
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast Rare Desk Grid Table, Italy, circa 1985
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast Desk Grid Trestle, Italy circa 1985 Dimensions are 0,78" x 26.77" x 28,74" Well preserved Postmodern desk perfect for any stylish daily accompli...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Rúna Oiled Walnut Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Rúna Oiled Walnut desk by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D130 x W65 x H74 cm Material: Oiled solid walnut Weight: 37 kg Also available in different finishes. Timeless desk with a po...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Wood Small Desk by Goons
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood small desk by Goons Dimensions: W 80 x D 50 x H 74 cm Materials: Wood Dimensions can be adjusted +/- 10 cm Goons is located in Paris, France. All of their designs are mad...
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2010s French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Compass Writing Desk Bureau by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990
Located in London, GB
The compass desk was designed by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990. One of Pedro Miralles last designs before his untimely death in 1993...
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1990s Spanish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Cherry

Sculptural Postmodern Desk by Tidis Belgium, 1980
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly extraordinary postmodern desk designed and manufactured by unknown artist called Tidis, Belgium 1980s. This sculptural desk has high quality features and extraordinary woodwor...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stone

Work Desk by Goons
Located in Geneve, CH
Work desk by Goons Dimensions: W 80 x D 50 x H 74 cm. Materials: Wood. Dimensions can be adjusted +/- 10 cm. Goons is located in Paris, France. All of their designs are made ou...
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2010s French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antonia Dresser by Lorena Vieyra
By Lorena Vieyra
Located in Geneve, CH
Antonia dresser by Lorena Vieyra Dimensions: D 120 x W 47 x H 160 cm Materials: walnut wood, Calcatta marble. Dressing table made of walnut and steel. Includes mirror without di...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Steel

Post-Modern Travertine Dining Table in the Style of Scarpa, Mangiarotti, 1970's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Post-modern; Dining table; travertine; Marble; Writing desk; Postmodern dining table in travertine marble that can also be used as a writing desk. Fits up to eight people comfor...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Travertine

Carrara Marble Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- 29.5" H, 58" W, 34" D - Hand-made column base Italian Carrara marble desk with inset Calacatta viola marble detail - Condition: Good: repaired crack to interior side of one base ...
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1990s Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Carrara Marble

Vanity Desk Postmodern 1980s Including Chair
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
Unique sculptural postmodern vanity desk in cherry wood with chair included. Beautifull handcrafted details with sliding doors.
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1980s Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

White Parsons Desk with Embossed Leather, Shagreen, by Karl Springer
Located in New York City, NY
A sleek desk covered in eye-catching embossed leather. In excellent condition.
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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood, Lacquer, Shagreen Stingray

Woa Desk by Culto Ponsoda
Located in Geneve, CH
Woa Desk by Culto Ponsoda Dimensions: D 76 x W 160 x H 80 cm Materials: Velvet, wood, gold stainless steel, iron, glass. Available in other colors and finishes. Please contact us....
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel, Iron

Brutalism Inspired Modern Walnut Desk by Eero Moss
Located in Ghimbav, RO
Step up your office game with this stunning post-modern style walnut desk from Eero Moss Studio. Expertly crafted with the finest materials and a keen eye fo...
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2010s Romanian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Ash, Walnut

Epifania Desk & Cube by Studio Christinekalia
Located in Geneve, CH
Epifania desk & cube by Studio Christinekalia Dimensions: Desk: W 70 x D 140 x H 75 cm. Cube: W 40 x D 40 x H 40 cm. Materials: Wood, burl venner. Christine Kalia is a design ...
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2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Burl

Lupa Desk by Gisbert Pöppler
Located in Geneve, CH
Lupa desk by Gisbert Pöppler. Dimensions: D 170 x W 74,5 x H 76 cm. Materials: high gloss lacquered wood, black walnut. Work should not dominate our lives, so Lupa is a dainty d...
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2010s German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Large, Airisto Work Desk, Natural Ash by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Large, Airisto work desk, natural ash by Made By Choice with Joanna Laajisto Dimensions: W 160cm, D 55cm, H 74 cm Materials: Solid Ash Finishes: Natural ash / painted black Als...
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Ash

Postmodern Design in Style of Milo Baughman Burl Wood Desk, 1970's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern design burl wood desk in the style of Milo Baughman, 1970's / 80's. Made in Italy. Architectural in design. Burl wood top and drawers on brushed metal and brass co...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Square Drop Console Table by Nów
Located in Geneve, CH
Square drop console table by Nów. Designed by Square Drop. Dimensions: D 60 x W 120 x H 76 cm Materials: stained, solid ash wood, brass hardware, natural stone. Agnieszka Sniad...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stone, Brass

Set of Onna Desk and Table Lamp by Swell Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of Onna desk and table lamp by Swell Studio Dimensions: D 153 x W 76 x H 76 cm Materials: alabastrino travertine and white oak. Also available in var...
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2010s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stone, Travertine

Post-modern desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Post-Modern desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-Modern desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include ATRA, Ernest Igl, &New, and Bruce Burdick. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $194 and tops out at $70,338 while the average work can sell for $6,706.

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