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Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Oak 2 Drawer Writing Desk Console Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian Louis XV style oak 2 drawer writing desk console table. Item features
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Early 20th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern 2 Drawer Writing Desk with Finished Back
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish Modern writing desk features pressed wood construction, teak veneer with original
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique Victorian Four Drawer Partners Writing Table Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian partners writing table, crafted from beautiful flame mahogany
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Partner Desk, Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood, mahogany stained. Baluster-shaped table legs with roller feet. Profiled 2-drawer frame
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

English Partner Desk, Writing Desk
English Partner Desk, Writing Desk
H 28.35 in W 48.04 in D 30.71 in
2 Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Folding Mission Campaign Writing Desks
Located in Dayton, OH
featuring Gothic quatrefoil and beaded carved accents with drawer and pull out writing surface. Neatly folds
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Antique Late 19th Century Mission Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
. The desk is equipped with a central drawer flanked by 2 smaller drawers at either side. A pull-out
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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Rosewood Writing Desk
19th Century Rosewood Writing Desk
H 39.25 in W 50.5 in D 25 in
Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
, center square of the desk, frieze, corners, carved lion’s heads and throughout the base. A writing slide
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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
H 32.75 in W 54.5 in D 33 in
Post Modern artistic funky Painted 2 Drawer narrow Desk or console table
By Memphis Milano
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Post Modern artistic funky painted yellow orange green splatters with 2 drawers wood
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Portuguese Late Baroque Rosewood 2-Drawer Center Table or Desk, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a substantial rectangular top with molded edge above a rounded case housing two long drawers which are mounted with shaped metal escutcheons, the opposite side with false fron...
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Antique Late 17th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Modern Curved Black Leather Writing Desk by Nancy Corzine Fusion Desk
By Nancy Corzine
Located in North York, ON
Modern curved black leather writing desk by Nancy Corzine Fusion Desk. Original Nancy Corzine
Category

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

Materials

Metal

19th century William IV mahogany roll top writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
holes below.  Green leather adjustable writing surface with gold tooling. 2 flame mahogany drawers with
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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk or Console Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
shelf and a top drawer. The right side height is 28" as it drops down 2" from the writing portion which
Category

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

Materials

Teak

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

Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Desk, Rosewood and Ormulu
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Antique Louis XV style bureau plat writing desk, rosewood and Ormulu mounts, raised on cabriole
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique Thomas Turner Manchester English Mahogany Writing Desk Library Table
By Thomas Turner
Located in Dayton, OH
"An antique Thomas Turner English Victorian era writing desk. Made from solid mahogany with a
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Writing Desk in Solid English Walnut, Design No 5. Unique.
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
: 29 7/8 H x 47 1/4 x 20 1/2 in, 76 H x 120 x 52 cm. The central drawer runs on concealed, fully
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Early 2000s English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Regency Period Rosewood Writing Slope Lap Desk circa 1815
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A RARE AND FINE REGENCY ROSEWOOD WRITING SLOPE England, ca. 1815 Includes a quill by Isaac Parkes
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Rundform Series Berlin Writing Desk by Mauser Werke 1940s
By Mauser Werke
Located in Aachen, NW
circular drawer mechanism. The desk was 20 years ago restored and comes in a very good condition with
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Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

English George III Mahogany & Leather Pedestal “Rent” Writing Desk ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
period writing desk features a wonderful series of alphabetized "rent" compartments in the upper drawer
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Antique 19th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Writing Desk or Sofa Table in Mahogany, Sweden, circa 1840
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome Biedermeier sofa table or writing desk in Cuban mahogany with one drawer and two drop
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Antique 1840s Swedish Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Baltic Empire Style Writing Table or Desk, circa 1910 in Mahogany
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine Baltic writing or sofa table in the Empire style (and edging toward the Art Deco period
Category

Vintage 1910s Baltic Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET. Direct from France
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

1970s Spanish Washed Wood 2-Drawer Farmhouse Table w/ Crossbeam
Located in Marbella, ES
Rustic 1970s Spanish washed wood 2-drawer farmhouse table with crossbeam legs.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Custom Floating Lucite, Steel and White Lacquered Two Drawer Desk Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage custom made sensational floating desk with 2 drawers has a recessed glass top that
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century Writing Desk in Walnut with Inlay by Meroni & Fossati
By Meroni & Fossati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian elegant early 20th century Directoire writing desk in walnut massive and veneered with
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Early 20th Century Italian Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Clear Glass Top with Natural Oak Frame
By Zanotta, Carlo Mollino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Clear Glass Top with Natural Oak Frame by Carlo Mollino Legs
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21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Burr Walnut Sevres & Ormolu Mounted Writing Table Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique French ormolu mounted burr walnut writing table, Circa 1870 in date
Category

Antique 1870s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French Directoire style Desk, light-grey lacquered, with a drawer & leather pad
Located in Landivy, FR
vignetted black leather pad and slides to access to the drawer. On top of it, the upper level offers 2
Category

2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Clear Glass Top with Canaletto Walnut Frame
By Zanotta, Carlo Mollino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Clear Glass Top with Canaletto Walnut Frame by Carlo Mollino
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Paul McCobb Planner Group Model 1560 Black Double Drawer Desk, 1950's
By Winchester Furniture, Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Classic Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon Black Lacquer Desk. Featuring a rectangular frame
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Enamel

A French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood Marquetry Writing Table/Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Writing Table or Desk. The single drawer center table surmounted on each corner with ormolu mounts of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950's
By John Stuart Inc., Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Bainbridge, NY
. Featuring a larger, rectangular wood and metal four drawer desk form with 2 rear cubby shelves, sturdy glass
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Enamel, Iron

21st Century Akbar Writing Desk in Wood and Leather by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro, Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Institutional tones and rigorous lines for the first desk of ETRO Home Interiors. The protagonist
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Smoky Glass Top with Black Varnished Oak Frame
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Smoky Glass Top with Black Varnished Oak Frame by Carlo Mollino
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Italian Late Neoclassic Walnut 2-Drawer Library Table / Kitchen Island, ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large and tall in scale this table has a rectangular top with rounded corners atop a conforming frame housing two drawers and raised on turned and tapering legs, its size and storage...
Category

Antique 1840s Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Sculpted Legs Kneehole Desk & Chair - 2 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Sculpted Legs Kneehole Desk & Chair - 2 Pc Set. Item features a
Category

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

Materials

Formica, Walnut

19th Century Well Figured Tiger Maple Desk With Chair - a Set of 2
Located in Charleston, SC
A nice size with a shaped open back splash and a single apron drawer with fine wood knob pulls
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Fine French 1930s Macassar Ebony Writing Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco macassar ebony writing table with one drawer and a chrome pull. Height of
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Vintage 1930s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Fine French 1930s Macassar Ebony Writing Table
Fine French 1930s Macassar Ebony Writing Table
H 30.71 in W 31.5 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original magic box desk, cabinet/desk
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
H 45.3 in W 64.5 in D 20.38 in
French fruitwood marquetry top writing table, 1950’s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
with a brass molding and fitted with square bail & rosette drawer pulls. The desk is supported by
Category

Mid-20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Partner Desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique teak partners desk that can be used from 2 sides. Entirely in very good condition
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Antique 1850s Indian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique Partner Desk
Antique Partner Desk
H 30.32 in W 59.45 in D 35.44 in
Linea Leather Desk
Located in Paris, FR
finish with top covered in white genuine leather. With 1 drawer and with 2 compartments with totally
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wenge, Leather, Walnut

Linea Leather Desk
Linea Leather Desk
H 32.29 in W 52.76 in D 27.17 in
An Important George III Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine mahogany writing table made in England in the French taste would have been for only
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

Fine 19th Century Sheraton Style Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome antique writing Table in original condition. The top with a shaped 3/4 gallery and fine
Category

Antique 19th Century Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

17th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Louis XIV writing table with fine form and having a Sotheby's New York auction house label. The
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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare And Important Antique English Georgian Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
C. 1760-1780. An early and exceptional Antique writing table, English and likely Irish. With a
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique mahogany campaign desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
tooled leather writing surface, that makes for a great work area. It is unusual how the desk dismantles
Category

Antique 1890s English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique mahogany campaign desk
Antique mahogany campaign desk
H 30 in W 58.25 in D 31.5 in
Set Square Walnut Desk
Located in Paris, FR
inserts on the side cabinet fronts. Desk top including 2 USB pop-out plugs. Warning: Lateral desk part
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Set Square Walnut Desk
Set Square Walnut Desk
H 29.53 in W 87.01 in D 33.47 in
Rare Gio Ponti Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Gio Ponti desk manufactured in Italy by Giordano Chiesa. An early example with 2 tone drawer
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rare Gio Ponti Desk
Rare Gio Ponti Desk
H 29.25 in W 50.5 in D 25.5 in
Vintage Drafting Table / Desk
Located in Oakville, CT
Drafting Table Overall Dimensions: 72" x 44 1/2" x 38" - 64 1/2" high Inner Drawer Dimensions
Category

Mid-20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Pine

Vintage Drafting Table / Desk
Vintage Drafting Table / Desk
H 38 in W 72 in D 44.5 in
Linea Desk in Solid Walnut
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Linea all handcrafted in solid Walnut wood, with 1 drawer and with 2 compartments with totally
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Linea Desk in Solid Walnut
Linea Desk in Solid Walnut
H 32.29 in W 52.76 in D 27.17 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Baltimore, MD
the modern interior. Measurements: 48 1/2" Wide x 18 1/2" Deep x 27" tall (Filing drawer 16' x
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
H 27 in W 48.5 in D 18.5 in
Circa 1780 English George III Patinated Oak Antique Writing Table
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III PROVINCIAL PATINATED OAK THREE-DRAWER WRITING TABLE England, circa 1780 with scrolled
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Milo Baughman Desk for Directional Furniture
By Milo Baughman
Located in Toledo, OH
Milo Baughman desk for Directional Furniture. 48" writing desk with movable drawer base on rollers
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Stylish Tubular Steel Executive Desk
Located in Athens, Attiki
Stylish design! Glass-top executive desk on elegant tubular steel structure with 2-sided sliding
Category

1990s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Stylish Tubular Steel Executive Desk
Stylish Tubular Steel Executive Desk
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Scandinavian mid century birch pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
veneer wear to 1 drawer front. Knee height: 25 2/3" Knee width: 22 1/2"
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

French Louis XV Style Diminutive Kingwood Writing Table by J. Lapie
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. Ormolu cartouche escutcheons (lacking a key). The top drawer with a gilt tooled brown leather writing
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Victorian Golden Oak Swivel Pedestal Desk
By James Shoolbred
Located in Dorking, GB
the desk. This enables a full access to the interior 12 drawer and various compartments. The lift
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Italian Venetian Walnut Serpentine Desk
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian (18th Century) walnut serpentine shaped desk with 2 side doors and 2 narrow front
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Italian Venetian Walnut Serpentine Desk
Italian Venetian Walnut Serpentine Desk
H 35.75 in W 44.75 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
pencil drawer flanked by 2 pull out writing shelves for extra workspace. Five storage drawers below, all
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

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2 Drawer Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 2 drawer writing desk available at 1stDibs. A 2 drawer writing desk — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are 734 variations of the antique or vintage 2 drawer writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 45 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 2 drawer writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 2 drawer writing desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made 2 drawer writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) and &New are consistently popular.

How Much is a 2 Drawer Writing Desk?

Prices for a 2 drawer writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $325 and can go as high as $78,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,852.
Questions About 2 Drawer Writing Desk
  • 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.